Bar
A unique mix of sandy, sunny Australian vistas and classic Italian luxury.
Restaurant Bar of the Year 2024.
With a drinks list that includes both the freshness of seasonally changing cocktails and the integrity of classic twists on old favourites, Icebergs Bar is all about unwinding and taking in the unique views and lifestyle that make Australia’s Eastern Suburbs so unforgettable. The Bar combines handcrafted food, drinks, and sounds, served in a relaxed atmosphere, right on top of the Pacific Ocean.
Icebergs Dining Room and Bar was crowned Restaurant Bar of the Year at the 23rd Annual Bartender Magazine Bar Awards on Wednesday 11th September.
The Bar at Icebergs, Bondi
There’s many ways to do the Icebergs Bar. Some arrive salt-haired from a swim for an Icebergs Spritz and a dozen Sydney rock oysters. Others settle in after work with a Negroni as the evening light shifts over Bondi Beach. However you come to it, it’s one of the few Bondi Beach bars set right above the water.
The cocktail list moves with the seasons, from the Coastline Martini to the signature Americano No 4, a Campari and Chinotto build finished with Icebergs Lager from the tap, alongside a selection of wines by the glass and Champagne. The kitchen holds the same standards as the adjacent Dining Room in a more relaxed setting, delivering Spaghetti alle Vongole, the iconic Iceburger, Crudo, and Caviar when the occasion calls for it.
Add a soundtrack shaped by more than two decades of Icebergs collaborations, and you have the Bondi bar that Bartender Magazine named Restaurant Bar of the Year in 2024. Golden hour is the seat to chase, but locals know the balcony delivers at any time of day.
FAQs
Yes. The Bar welcomes walk-ins, and tables facing the water can be booked ahead. It is an easy place to stop in before or after dinner, or to settle in for the afternoon.
An Italian-led list built around aperitivo, with seasonal and signature cocktails, classic twists on old favourites, a considered selection of wines by the glass, and Champagne. A small menu of plates is served for sharing, in addition to more substantial menu items.
The Bar runs along the balcony at the southern end of Bondi Beach, looking north across the sand to the headland and the open Pacific, with the ocean pool of the swimming club directly below. Few Bondi Beach bars share the same outlook.
Late afternoon through to sunset is the most popular time, with the light over the water. Balcony tables are sought after then, so arriving early is recommended.
Its position. The Bar sits on the balcony directly above the swimming club’s ocean pool, with uninterrupted views north along Bondi Beach. Inside, it is Italian in focus: aperitivo, a cocktail list of classics, and small plates for sharing. Among Bondi bars, few combine this setting with the view, and Iceberg’s polished service.