Helm Bar & Bistro
A popular bar and bistro at Darling Harbour in Sydney with a 3.8 rating across more than 2,100 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Helm Bar & Bistro sits on Wheat Road at Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour, in the heart of Sydney's waterfront entertainment precinct. With more than 2,100 reviews behind its 3.8 rating, it's a well-known spot.
The appeal is a relaxed spot for a drink and a feed in a lovely location — a bar and bistro right by the water at Darling Harbour, with the buzz of the precinct and the harbour views close by. Its central location, near the aquarium and the dining, makes it easy to fold a visit into a wider day or night out.
Menus, events and trading hours change over time, and it gets busy on weekends. If you're coming for a particular occasion or the kitchen, it's worth checking current details directly before you arrive.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 11:00 – 21:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 21:00
- WednesdayToday
- 11:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 11:00 – 19:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 52
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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