The Rum Diaries sounds like a seedy pirate hang-out but don’t be fooled. This hot new Bondi eatery is super friendly restaurant and bar.

Emmy-Award winning designer Mark Bowey has created a colonial interior which is warm and welcoming.

The open atmosphere continues with the menu, which features around 20 “fusion tapas” dishes which are made to share. My mouth’s watering just thinking about the Chilean Pil Pil prawns with citrus crème, Tuscan braised chicken drumsticks with olive salsa, and the naked wedges with Murray River salt and thyme.

But as the name suggests, visitors come for the rum. Your stay is not complete without sampling some of the unique cocktails made using rums from all over the world. Why not pair them with a rum-flavoured dessert, like the Rum Baba, or the white and dark chocolate rum-infused mousses?

The bubbling atmosphere and deliciously different meals are sure to make The Rum Diaries one of Sydney’s newest hotspots.

Trading hours: Monday to Saturday from 6 pm to 11:30 pm and from 6 pm to 10 pm on Sundays
Address: 288 Bondi Road, Bondi Beach
Public transport: Catch the #380 or #382 bus from the city to Bondi Road
Parking: Limited street parking
Cost: Tapas from $4.50 to $24.50
Website: http://www.therumdiaries.com.au

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World-class chef and restaurant owner Chris Cranswick-Smith is at the helm, creating a blend of French and Spanish food that can’t be beat. It’s tough to make a decision when faced with amazing choices like the crisp skinned snapper, spicy vongole, and poached beef fillet.

Night owls will love the tapas, which are available from 10 pm to until 1 am.

There’s always something new for the weekend, with Funky Fridays and Cheeky Sundays promotions. These nights usually involve some cool music and discount drinks - the perfect combination for a great night out. 

Trading hours: Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday 6 pm to 1 am, Fridays 5 pm to 1 am. Open for Cheeky Sundays once a month.
Address: 413 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
Public transport: Buses going to the Eastern Suburbs, Circular Quay, Central Station, Airport, and Inner West all pass through Surry Hills
Parking: Street parking is available
Cost: Entrees from $18, mains from $29, and desserts from $11
Website: http://www.emmilou.com.au

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