Frequently Asked Questions

Opera Bar:
Sunday – Thursday: 11am to late
Friday & Saturday: 11am to 12am

House Canteen:
Monday – Sunday: 7:30am to late

Opera Bar and House Canteen welcomes walk-in’s only. Please note, we are currently not taking any bookings.

Large groups are welcome to walk in and our friendly team will do their best too accomodate you. We have plenty of spacious areas perfect for bigger parties.

If you have lost something within Sydney Opera House precinct (including Opera Bar and House Canteen), please complete the form on their website and Sydney Opera House will make every effort to locate your lost item.

You can find the form here >

We can cater for most special dietary requests, such as vegetarian and food allergies, however, some limitations apply. Please view our menu to see our Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian and Vegan options.

Our menu contains allergens and is prepared in a kitchen that handles nuts, shellfish, and gluten. Please inform our team if you have any allergies so they can guide you through the dietary options on our menu. While we make every reasonable effort to accommodate guests’ dietary needs, we cannot guarantee that our food will be completely allergen-free.

Yes, we have vegan and vegetarian options on our menu. These will be marked with a (V) or (VEGAN). Some dishes will also be able to be altered to make them vegan. Please ask our friendly staff when placing your order.

Opera Bar does not offer takeaway or delivery, however House Canteen’s menu is available for takeaway.

While we do not provide highchairs in the venue, we do have a few banquette tables which are more suited for younger children.

Opera Bar and House Canteen are both accessible venues, offering ramps, an elevator and accessible toilets on the Lower Concourse.

Most outdoor tables are accessible with plenty of room to move around, but some tables up steps are not accessible.

Visualise the accessible spaces within the Opera House precinct and find more information here>

As much as we love all friendly pooches, we do not allow dogs at Opera Bar or House Canteen.

Gift someone a memorable experience – purchase an Opera Bar online gift voucher and we’ll send it directly via email to the recipient to enjoy. 

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We always want to hear about our guests’ experiences, whether it’s a compliment, a suggestion, or feedback about something we could have done better. If you had a positive experience, then we would really appreciate if you left us a review on Google. We also place a high value on customer feedback and appreciate your honesty. If you have anything constructive that you feel might benefit our business, please do not hesitate to send through your thoughts directly to our manager at book@operabar.com.au. We always strive to improve our operation and genuinely value all your comments.

We love hearing from passionate bartenders, managers, floor staff, hosts and chefs that would like to join our family.

Please fill out the form and get in touch with our recruitment team here>