Le Foote

restaurant

classycosygreat location

A European wine bar and Mediterranean bistro from the Swillhouse crew, housed in a heritage-listed 1838 building with 300+ bottles and charcoal grilling.

4.4

(782 reviews)Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$6 lager
$7 wines
cocktails from $12

Monday – Friday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Best For

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101 George Street, The Rocks 2000

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Opening Hours

MondayToday12pm – 10pm

Tuesday12pm – 10pm

Wednesday12pm – 12am

Thursday12pm – 12am

Friday12pm – 12am

Saturday12pm – 12am

Sunday12pm – 12am

The Vibe

Heritage architecture: Built in 1838, this heritage-listed space unfolds like a rabbit warren across multiple levels, with original features and timber construction giving it genuine old-world character.
Multi-zone layout: Two separate bars serve the front section, while upstairs offers black leather banquettes under artworks by Allie Webb. The showstopper is the 80-seat Cencio dining room at the back, dominated by a Greco-Roman mosaic mural.
Crowd and energy: The space adapts to different moods - casual wine drinkers in the front bar, date-night diners claiming tables with double cloths and vintage cutlery in the back room. Bow-tied waiters add a touch of old-school service without taking themselves too seriously.

What People Love

Wine selection: The 300+ bottle list focuses on European wines and minimal-intervention producers, with plenty available by the glass or carafe - a serious wine program in an area that's been lacking one.
Charcoal grill: The Mediterranean menu centres around the original cookhouse, turning out barramundi with beurre noisette and black olives, Rangers Valley bavette with salsa verde and crispy roasted lamb belly.
Banquet options: Two set menus take the decision-making away - the lighter option moves through focaccia, taramasalata, beef tartare and octopus, while the huskier version swaps in Black Tyde rib eye and adds cheese pie with native berries.

The Neighbourhood

George Street positioning: Sitting right on George Street in the heart of The Rocks, Le Foote offers a more serious drinking and dining alternative to the touristy heritage pubs that dominate this tourist-heavy strip.
Outdoor elements: The front terrace features marble tables with Harbour Bridge views, while a covered alfresco area sits further inside the venue - both giving you options to escape the rabbit warren interior.
Cultural context: The location works perfectly for pre-theatre drinks or post-MCA gallery opening dinners, positioning itself as a grown-up option in an area that can skew heavily toward tourist traps and chain venues.

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The Vibe

Heritage architecture: Built in 1838, this heritage-listed space unfolds like a rabbit warren across multiple levels, with original features and timber construction giving it genuine old-world character.

Multi-zone layout: Two separate bars serve the front section, while upstairs offers black leather banquettes under artworks by Allie Webb. The showstopper is the 80-seat Cencio dining room at the back, dominated by a Greco-Roman mosaic mural.

Crowd and energy: The space adapts to different moods - casual wine drinkers in the front bar, date-night diners claiming tables with double cloths and vintage cutlery in the back room. Bow-tied waiters add a touch of old-school service without taking themselves too seriously.

What People Love

Wine selection: The 300+ bottle list focuses on European wines and minimal-intervention producers, with plenty available by the glass or carafe - a serious wine program in an area that's been lacking one.

Charcoal grill: The Mediterranean menu centres around the original cookhouse, turning out barramundi with beurre noisette and black olives, Rangers Valley bavette with salsa verde and crispy roasted lamb belly.

Banquet options: Two set menus take the decision-making away - the lighter option moves through focaccia, taramasalata, beef tartare and octopus, while the huskier version swaps in Black Tyde rib eye and adds cheese pie with native berries.

The Neighbourhood

George Street positioning: Sitting right on George Street in the heart of The Rocks, Le Foote offers a more serious drinking and dining alternative to the touristy heritage pubs that dominate this tourist-heavy strip.

Outdoor elements: The front terrace features marble tables with Harbour Bridge views, while a covered alfresco area sits further inside the venue - both giving you options to escape the rabbit warren interior.

Cultural context: The location works perfectly for pre-theatre drinks or post-MCA gallery opening dinners, positioning itself as a grown-up option in an area that can skew heavily toward tourist traps and chain venues.