Brasserie@156

Brasserie@156, Gladesville: What to Know Before You Book

The assumption about Brasserie@156 is that its Gladesville address puts it firmly in suburban-casual territory — a neighbourhood spot for a quick mid-week meal rather than a destination worth crossing the city for. That framing undersells what the venue is actually doing and sets you up to arrive with the wrong expectations. If you are coming here expecting a polished CBD dining room, recalibrate. If you are open to a local brasserie format in a quieter part of inner-west Sydney, the calculus may work in your favour.

Gladesville sits on the upper Lane Cove River, roughly equidistant from the CBD and the Hills District, and Brasserie@156 occupies a position on the A40 that serves a largely residential catchment. That context matters for your decision: this is not a venue designed around destination dining in the way that Saint Peter or Rockpool are. It is, by format, a brasserie — a style that prioritises accessibility, reliable execution, and repeat visits over theatrical tasting menus or front-of-house ceremony.

The brasserie format, done well, is harder than it looks. The technical benchmark is not pyrotechnics or rarity; it is consistency across a broad menu, confident handling of classic preparations, and the ability to serve a table of four with different appetites without the kitchen losing composure. Whether Brasserie@156 clears that bar on any given service is something current visitors are better placed to confirm, since the venue's public data trail is limited at this stage.

What the address and format do tell you: if you are planning a special-occasion dinner that depends on a recognised award credential or a well-documented kitchen reputation, the evidence base here does not yet support that booking. For a reliably booked neighbourhood brasserie that is easy to get a table at , booking difficulty rates as easy , it may well deliver exactly what a good local should: a room without attitude, a menu that covers ground, and a bill that does not require a post-dinner debrief. For context on the wider Sydney dining scene, see our full Sydney restaurants guide.

If you are a returning visitor wondering what to try next, the brasserie format suggests prioritising whatever the kitchen treats as its core strengths , typically proteins handled simply and sauces that do the work. Avoid over-ordering on the speculative end of the menu; brasseries reward you most when you let the kitchen do what it does habitually rather than asking it to reach.

For broader Sydney planning, our Sydney hotels guide, bars guide, and experiences guide are worth a look. If you are comparing Australian dining destinations further afield, Brae in Birregurra, Attica in Melbourne, and Botanic in Adelaide represent the tier above for destination-driven trips.

Practical Details

FAQ

Can I eat at the bar at Brasserie@156?

• Bar seating availability is not confirmed in current venue data. Given the brasserie format and the easy booking difficulty rating, counter or bar dining is plausible , but call ahead to confirm rather than arriving and assuming. For a Sydney bar dining experience with a documented format, 10 William St is a reliable benchmark.

Is Brasserie@156 good for a special occasion?

• It depends on what your occasion requires. If you need a venue with a recognisable award credential or a well-known kitchen reputation to anchor the evening, the documented evidence for Brasserie@156 does not yet support that. For a special occasion in Sydney with a stronger trust signal, Rockpool or Saint Peter are the safer bets. If the occasion is more about a relaxed, pressure-free dinner than a landmark booking, a local brasserie format can work well.

Can Brasserie@156 accommodate groups?

• Seat count and private dining data are not available for this venue. The brasserie format typically handles groups of four to six without difficulty, but larger parties should contact the venue directly to confirm arrangements. Gladesville's suburban setting means parking is generally easier than CBD alternatives, which helps for groups arriving by car.

What should I wear to Brasserie@156?

• No dress code is documented. A brasserie format in a suburban Sydney location typically runs smart-casual , think what you would wear to a good neighbourhood bistro, not a formal dining room. You will not be underdressed in a collared shirt and dark jeans, and a suit would be surplus to requirements.

What are alternatives to Brasserie@156 in Sydney?

• For a brasserie-adjacent format with a stronger documented reputation, 10 Pounds and 1021 Mediterranean are worth comparing. If you are open to moving up a tier, Saint Peter is the city's reference point for serious cooking with a clear point of view, and Rockpool covers the occasion-dining end. See our full Sydney restaurants guide for a broader view of the category.