Claret Club
Darlinghurst, Sydney
Restaurant in Sydney, Australia
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Darlinghurst's European-Italian wine-pairing counter, best for midweek regulars who track the rotating list and incremental menu shifts. Counter seating and bartender interaction define the format; walk-ins are easy Tuesday through Thursday, and weekend lunch offers a quieter alternative to the Friday-Saturday evening rush.
About Claret Club
Claret Club is a Sydney restaurant with a European/Italian-influenced menu and a focus on wine pairing. It works best as a smart-casual Sydney dining option built around European-leaning food and wine pairing.
The broad style is European/Italian-influenced cooking, a wine-pairing restaurant identity, and smart-casual dress expectations in Sydney.
What to Order on a Return Visit
The cuisine direction is European/Italian-influenced, with wine pairing central to the restaurant’s identity.
For repeat diners, expect a restaurant experience shaped by European/Italian-influenced food and wine pairing rather than a named signature dish or fixed format.
Timing and Booking Strategy
Claret Club is closed Monday and Sunday. Hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 4 PM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12 PM to 12 AM, and closed Sunday. Those hours make midweek evenings and Friday or Saturday service the windows to plan around.
Consider Claret Club on its own terms rather than comparing it against named venues with assumed similarities. Within Sydney, diners can compare it generally with other European-leaning or wine-focused dining rooms; Claret Club’s defining details are its Sydney location, smart-casual dress code, European/Italian-influenced cuisine, wine-pairing focus, and opening hours.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 4–11 PM
- Location
- 77 Stanley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- claretclub.com.au
- Phone
- +61 427 744 290
Venue details
Ambiance
A refined yet relaxed Euro-style terrace setting with classic bistro touches, intimate dining room lighting upstairs, and a cozy, convivial wine-bar feel downstairs that suits lingering over wine and courses at an unhurried pace.
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- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining, Small plates
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails, Beer
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Opened
- 2024
Signature Dishes
- crumbed sweetbreads
- lamb sweetbreads with sauce au poivre
- gnocco fritto with anchovy
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 77 Stanley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 4–11 PM
- Thursday
- 4–11 PM
- Friday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Saturday
- 12 PM–12 AM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
77 Stanley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Claret Club?
The dress code for Claret Club is smart casual. The venue is in Sydney.
Is lunch or dinner better at Claret Club?
Claret Club is open Tuesday to Thursday from 4 PM to 11 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 12 PM to 12 AM. It is closed Monday and Sunday.
What is Claret Club known for?
Claret Club is known as a European/Italian-influenced, wine-pairing restaurant in Sydney.
