Waterfront bar & bistro
Sydney’s best spot to casually unwind and enjoy the Darling Harbour views for lunch or dinner, drinks or your next event.
Menu
Open for lunch and dinner and a bar menu in-between service. Our menu features a variety of seafood dishes, pizza, and classic bistro fare.
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Make a reservation for both of our waterfront venues. Helm Bar & Bistro is on the upper deck and the Cockle Bay Yacht Club is on the ground level.
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Functions & Events
- 2 amazing side-by-side water front venues.
- Views looking over Darling Harbour’s skyline.
- A variety of spaces for functions sized between 10 – 600 people.
Live Sports
Both Helm Bar and the Cockle Bay Yacht Club have dedicated screens throughout the venue for Live Sports matches.
Live Sport Schedule
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Indulge with our weekly specials and special events at Helm Bar & Bistro and the Cockle Bay Yacht Club. Reservations are always advised to secure a table.
Make a reservation
Plan ahead and secure a table at the Helm Bar & Bistro and the CBYC through our convenient online booking engine. We offer a wide range of times to suit your plans.
Please note that sitting times are set to 2 hours maximum. If you wish to stay longer, please speak with one of our friendly venue staff when you arrive and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Set sail to Helm Bar
Mon: 11 am–4 pm
Tue: 11 am–9 pm
Wed & Thur: 11 am–Late
Fri: 11 am–12 am
Sat: 11 am–2 am
Sun: 11 am–8 pm
Aquarium Wharf, 7 Wheat Rd
Sydney NSW 2000
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