Vivid Sydney 2022: Best Dine with a View Options

Vivid Sydney lights up the capital of New South Wales for over three weeks and now for its twelfth installation it is going to be better and brighter! People from far and near flock to get a glimpse of these mesmerising installations. This extravagant display of creativity and innovation is best enjoyed with some eats and drinks so grab a table, pop a bottle and get ready to soak up some of the finest views of Vivid Sydney 2022.

Vivid Cruise Sydney Harbour 

Sydney Harbour catches all the limelight for housing two of the biggest landmark icons of the nation, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. Visitors from across the nation can enjoy views of these monuments structures onboard a dinner cruise in Sydney Harbour where they can also indulge in delicious food and drinks. You get to choose from a premium glass boat, an authentic paddlewheeler and a multi-million dollar catamaran, all of them built with exceptional nautical features and amenities. A Vivid Cruise lets you enjoy unparalleled views of one of the highlights of the festival– the Lighting of the Sails of the Opera House! So get your cameras rolling at all times, enjoy the night views of the harbour and its precincts, savour some flavoursome dishes and make the most of this stunning festival.

Vivid Sydney Dinner (Ivy Ballroom)

Vivid Sydney 2022 is back again with a bang and this time there is going to be many festival firsts including the Vivid Sydney Dinner. This inaugural event takes place in the newly vitalised Ivy Ballroom and is operated under the expertise of prominent chefs and talented entertainers. This massive feast is an intricate blend of lights, music, ideas and creative cuisines which celebrates the very theme of the festival “The Soul of The City” through an exceptional menu. This menu seeks to evoke the best of the harbour city through the freshest, finest, seasonal produce alongside brilliant matching drinks and Vivid Sydney’s most exquisite light installations. With a star-studded lineup of Justine Clarke, master of colour Ken Done and journalist Julia Baird, you will be more than entertained. So gather your favourite group of people for this unique festival first!

Opera Bar

One of the best tourist dining destinations in the city and when it comes to harbour views  it doesn’t get better than this bar/restaurant. Even though there are numerous food joints from where you can catch a glimpse of the festival, only a few can top the views enjoyed from the outdoor setting of the Opera Bar. Here you can get the best close-up frames of the Lighting of the Sails of the Opera House, a spectacle adored by the Australains for many years now. You can savour a wholesome menu of eatales and libations from the alfresco area which is perfect for larger groups of travellers. Go there for sunset to capture shots of the bridge and the house and stay for the Vivid after dark lights.

Bar Patron

Circular Quay is an excellent spot to kick off Vivid if you're out exploring on foot with numerous light sculptures and luminous projections gracing the precinct. Overlooking this unique setting is the popular Bar Patron, which is arguably one of the best places in the region to dine and wine. This restaurant/late-night bar offers splendid views over the harbour and the quay and boasts a traditional mexican menu. Even better guests can dine a la carte or enjoy a three-course Vivid menu, which will be made available from 5 to 6pm. On top of that you can also enjoy happy hour from 4pm-6pm which adds classic margaritas at half prices into the mix! Sounds like a plan right? Get your tables now!