
Bungalow 8
A lively bar near Darling Harbour in Sydney, rated 4.3 across more than 5,300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Bungalow 8 sits on Lime Street at King Street Wharf, near Darling Harbour in central Sydney. A much-loved bar, it's a genuine fixture of the lively waterfront precinct — combining a great drinks offering with quality food and a fun, characterful atmosphere right on the water, the kind of crowd-pleasing spot that's become a real favourite for drinks and a sociable time by the harbour.
The appeal is that combination of well-made drinks, quality food and a lively, characterful setting in a brilliant waterfront location at King Street Wharf, ideal for drinks with friends, an after-work session, a date or a sociable day or night out by the water. The buzzing waterfront atmosphere and great location make it a real draw, and Bungalow 8 has clearly won over an enormous, loyal following.
With a 4.3 rating from more than 5,300 reviews, it's clearly a hugely popular, well-loved spot. The drinks list, menus, opening hours and any events vary, and a popular waterfront bar gets very busy on weekends and warm evenings, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for drinks, a bite and a lively waterfront atmosphere, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Bungalow 8 near Darling Harbour.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 12:00 – 23:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 01:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 23:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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