Ette

restaurant

A hidden laneway restaurant and bar off Bridge Street serving modern Australian small plates and curated wines from 11.30am to 2am.

4.7

(130 reviews)Google

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Happy Hour

$10 wine & cocktails

Monday – Friday

3:30pm – 5:30pm

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BarTakes ReservationsWheelchair AccessibleBar Food

10 Bridge Street, Sydney CBD 2000

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Opening Hours

Monday12-00-23:00

Tuesday12-00-23:00

WednesdayToday12-00-23:00

Thursday12-00-23:00

Friday12-00-23:00

Saturday5pm – 11pm

SundayClosed

The Vibe

Location: Tucked down a heritage laneway off Bridge Street, Ette occupies a swish space that's deliberately hard to find but worth seeking out.
Space: The venue centres around an open kitchen where British-born chef Adam Grimsley works, creating a theatrical element to the dining experience. Wine takes centre stage with a climate-controlled cellar visible as part of the interior design.
Energy: The atmosphere shifts naturally throughout the day - business lunch crowd giving way to date-night pairs, then late-night drinkers nursing nightcaps. It's designed for all-day enjoyment, with a warm and intimate feel that works equally well at 11.30am and 1am.
Crowd: Draws office workers for knockoff drinks, couples for impressive dinner dates and anyone looking for pocket-friendly late-night options in the CBD.

What People Love

The snackEttes: Fast-tracked fine dining hits the table in under five minutes with dishes like pork crackling with spiced apple dip and charred lamb rib topped with baba ganoush, all priced at $9.50 each.
Complimentary touches: House-made focaccia and oils arrive on arrival - a rarity in Sydney's dining scene that sets the tone for the thoughtful approach.
Wine program: The climate-controlled cellar offers bottles by the glass, bottle or half-bottle sizes, making it accessible whether you're having a quick drink or settling in for the evening.
Value proposition: Thoughtfully priced across the board, from those $9.50 snacks to cocktails like The Sgroppino Affair mixing Ketel One Vodka with seasonal sorbet and prosecco.
All-day flow: The smooth transition from daytime dining to late-night bar means you can arrive for lunch and stay until 2am without feeling out of place.

The Neighbourhood

Bridge Street position: Set down a heritage laneway off Bridge Street, Ette sits in the heart of Sydney's legal and financial district, surrounded by office towers and the old Customs House precinct.
CBD dining scene: The location puts it within walking distance of Circular Quay and the Opera House, making it a natural progression from harbour-side drinks or a pre-theatre dinner option.
Laneway culture: Part of Sydney's growing hidden bar scene, where venues deliberately eschew street-front visibility for the thrill of discovery. The heritage laneway setting gives it character that's hard to replicate in a standard CBD shopfront.
Transport links: Multiple train lines converge at Circular Quay and Wynyard, both within easy walking distance, making it accessible from across the city for both business meetings and after-work socialising.

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The Vibe

Location: Tucked down a heritage laneway off Bridge Street, Ette occupies a swish space that's deliberately hard to find but worth seeking out.

Space: The venue centres around an open kitchen where British-born chef Adam Grimsley works, creating a theatrical element to the dining experience. Wine takes centre stage with a climate-controlled cellar visible as part of the interior design.

Energy: The atmosphere shifts naturally throughout the day - business lunch crowd giving way to date-night pairs, then late-night drinkers nursing nightcaps. It's designed for all-day enjoyment, with a warm and intimate feel that works equally well at 11.30am and 1am.

Crowd: Draws office workers for knockoff drinks, couples for impressive dinner dates and anyone looking for pocket-friendly late-night options in the CBD.

What People Love

The snackEttes: Fast-tracked fine dining hits the table in under five minutes with dishes like pork crackling with spiced apple dip and charred lamb rib topped with baba ganoush, all priced at $9.50 each.

Complimentary touches: House-made focaccia and oils arrive on arrival - a rarity in Sydney's dining scene that sets the tone for the thoughtful approach.

Wine program: The climate-controlled cellar offers bottles by the glass, bottle or half-bottle sizes, making it accessible whether you're having a quick drink or settling in for the evening.

Value proposition: Thoughtfully priced across the board, from those $9.50 snacks to cocktails like The Sgroppino Affair mixing Ketel One Vodka with seasonal sorbet and prosecco.

All-day flow: The smooth transition from daytime dining to late-night bar means you can arrive for lunch and stay until 2am without feeling out of place.

The Neighbourhood

Bridge Street position: Set down a heritage laneway off Bridge Street, Ette sits in the heart of Sydney's legal and financial district, surrounded by office towers and the old Customs House precinct.

CBD dining scene: The location puts it within walking distance of Circular Quay and the Opera House, making it a natural progression from harbour-side drinks or a pre-theatre dinner option.

Laneway culture: Part of Sydney's growing hidden bar scene, where venues deliberately eschew street-front visibility for the thrill of discovery. The heritage laneway setting gives it character that's hard to replicate in a standard CBD shopfront.

Transport links: Multiple train lines converge at Circular Quay and Wynyard, both within easy walking distance, making it accessible from across the city for both business meetings and after-work socialising.