Alfie's

restaurant

amazing servicegreat variety of drinks and cocktailsgreat atmosphere

A fast-paced steakhouse near Martin Place serving single-cut Riverine sirloin alongside Sydney's coldest Martini at minus-10 degrees.

4.5

(825 reviews)Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$6 gin & tonic
$3 butcher of beer
$10 house red & white wines
$16 martinis

Monday – Saturday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Best For

BarOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsWheelchair AccessibleSmall Bar

Shop 2, 4/6 Bligh Street, Sydney CBD 2000

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Opening Hours

MondayToday12pm – 12am

Tuesday12pm – 12am

Wednesday12pm – 12am

Thursday12pm – 12am

Friday12pm – 12am

Saturday12pm – 12am

SundayClosed

The Vibe

Physical space: Inside a brutalist '50s building, Alfie's channels the laid-back energy of east London with loud, colourful artworks by Melbourne artist Steven John Clark - a total departure from traditional steakhouse design. A transparent, blood-red ageing room puts the steaks on display like a gallery, while projections and a DJ booth add to the dynamic atmosphere.
The crowd: The dining room draws everyone from power lunchers to groups starting a night out in the city, with the 15-minute steak guarantee keeping the pace brisk. The front bar overlooking Bligh Street has a different energy - more like a club you actually want to be in, with happy hour from 4-6pm bringing in after-work drinkers.
Atmosphere: This isn't your typical white-tablecloth steakhouse. The UK grime soundtrack, fiery open grill and fast-paced service create an energetic, no-fuss vibe that's all about action rather than ceremony.

What People Love

The signature steak: That 220-gram Riverine sirloin, butchered on-site and fired over ironbark and charcoal on a custom grill, guaranteed to hit your table in 15 minutes. It's the same quality as sister venues The Gidley and Bistecca but without the premium steakhouse price point.
Cocktails: The house Martini served at minus-10 degrees and touted as Sydney's coldest is drawing serious attention from the front bar crowd.
Creative sides: Executive chef Pip Pratt's UK-influenced sides include a cheesy gratin riffing on Welsh rarebit and chip-shop curry sauce with the fries instead of standard Heinz. The "Beefetta" - their five-hour spit-roast take on porchetta - sells out most nights from 5pm.
Dessert collaboration: The burnt honey gelato stick with beef fat and rosemary from Ciccione & Sons is an unexpected hit, available to-go for those keeping the night moving.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sitting on Bligh Street between Martin Place and Circular Quay, Alfie's occupies the ground floor of a brutalist building that makes it easy to spot from the street. The CBD location puts it within walking distance of the major banks and corporate towers, explaining the power lunch crowd.
Transport: Martin Place station is a three-minute walk, making it accessible from anywhere on the city rail network. Circular Quay is close enough for harbour-side pre-drinks or post-dinner harbour walks.
The strip: Bligh Street isn't known for its dining scene, which makes Alfie's something of an outlier in this corporate corridor. The venue functions as both a business lunch spot and a starting point for CBD bar crawls, with the front bar's street-facing windows giving it more visibility than most steakhouses tucked away in basement levels or upper floors around Martin Place.

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The Vibe

Physical space: Inside a brutalist '50s building, Alfie's channels the laid-back energy of east London with loud, colourful artworks by Melbourne artist Steven John Clark - a total departure from traditional steakhouse design. A transparent, blood-red ageing room puts the steaks on display like a gallery, while projections and a DJ booth add to the dynamic atmosphere.

The crowd: The dining room draws everyone from power lunchers to groups starting a night out in the city, with the 15-minute steak guarantee keeping the pace brisk. The front bar overlooking Bligh Street has a different energy - more like a club you actually want to be in, with happy hour from 4-6pm bringing in after-work drinkers.

Atmosphere: This isn't your typical white-tablecloth steakhouse. The UK grime soundtrack, fiery open grill and fast-paced service create an energetic, no-fuss vibe that's all about action rather than ceremony.

What People Love

The signature steak: That 220-gram Riverine sirloin, butchered on-site and fired over ironbark and charcoal on a custom grill, guaranteed to hit your table in 15 minutes. It's the same quality as sister venues The Gidley and Bistecca but without the premium steakhouse price point.

Cocktails: The house Martini served at minus-10 degrees and touted as Sydney's coldest is drawing serious attention from the front bar crowd.

Creative sides: Executive chef Pip Pratt's UK-influenced sides include a cheesy gratin riffing on Welsh rarebit and chip-shop curry sauce with the fries instead of standard Heinz. The "Beefetta" - their five-hour spit-roast take on porchetta - sells out most nights from 5pm.

Dessert collaboration: The burnt honey gelato stick with beef fat and rosemary from Ciccione & Sons is an unexpected hit, available to-go for those keeping the night moving.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sitting on Bligh Street between Martin Place and Circular Quay, Alfie's occupies the ground floor of a brutalist building that makes it easy to spot from the street. The CBD location puts it within walking distance of the major banks and corporate towers, explaining the power lunch crowd.

Transport: Martin Place station is a three-minute walk, making it accessible from anywhere on the city rail network. Circular Quay is close enough for harbour-side pre-drinks or post-dinner harbour walks.

The strip: Bligh Street isn't known for its dining scene, which makes Alfie's something of an outlier in this corporate corridor. The venue functions as both a business lunch spot and a starting point for CBD bar crawls, with the front bar's street-facing windows giving it more visibility than most steakhouses tucked away in basement levels or upper floors around Martin Place.