Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant
Sydney
Restaurant in Sydney, Australia
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A central Sydney wine-bar pick for diners who care more about the list than a showy restaurant format. Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant is strongest for weekday CBD catch-ups, flexible late-ish plans, wine-led meals, with Star Wine List recognition in 2026 giving it a useful credibility signal.
About Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant
Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant is a Sydney venue to consider when the plan needs to be practical and weekday-friendly. Its hours are Monday 12–8 PM and Tuesday to Friday 12–9 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed. The venue also has Star Wine List recognition for 2026, which gives it a useful planning signal for guests comparing Sydney options.
It works best as a Sydney restaurant with smart-casual dress expectations rather than as a choice driven by a chef narrative, signature dish, or specific cuisine claim. If you want to compare alternatives, The Gidley and Infinity at Sydney Tower are other Sydney options to review.
A Sydney wine-bar choice for weekday planning
The appeal is direct: Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant is open on weekdays, carries Star Wine List recognition for 2026, asks for smart casual dress. That makes it easiest to assess as a weekday Sydney option rather than as a destination defined by a cuisine lane, tasting-menu format, or named dish. Diners who need a specific food identity should compare more directly with other venues, including Chat Thai - Sydney or Babylon RESTAURANT.
For Sydney planning, this sits beside other short-list options rather than replacing them. Diners can also compare Wine Bar, The International. For broader trip planning, use Our full Sydney restaurants guide.
When to choose it, when to book elsewhere
Choose Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant if the details fit your plan: a Sydney venue, weekday opening from 12 PM, smart casual dress, Star Wine List recognition for 2026. Do not make it the default for diners who need a fixed culinary brief, a known chef counter, a tasting-menu format, or a dramatic room. In that case, compare it with another Sydney option that more clearly matches the occasion.
Planning details
- Location
- 111 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
- Website
- fixwine.com.au
- Phone
- +61 2 9232 2767
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Fix reads like a purposeful, small‑scale wine room tucked into the CBD. The interior signals intent rather than spectacle: it’s a wine bar that privileges a curated list and knowledgeable service over loud theatrics. The provenance — opened by a sommelier returned from London — gives the place a quietly refined character that feels intimate and classically inclined rather than trendy. In a neighborhood dominated by office rhythms, Fix deliberately slows the pace, inviting focused conversation and a more considered evening centered on wine and well‑matched small plates.
Best For
Fix is best visited in the evening when its programme comes into full effect. The copy frames the experience as an 'arc of an evening,' so dinners, after‑work pours and business dinners are the natural fits: guests settle in to work through the list rather than rush a single bottle. The CBD location makes it convenient for colleagues or clients to linger over several courses and glasses, while couples or small groups who value a thoughtful, wine‑led progression will find the room particularly well suited to those occasions.
Ordering Tips
Approach your visit as a tasting in conversation rather than a straightforward bottle purchase. The description emphasizes staff trained in a sommelier programme and a list that’s 'an argument,' so lean on the floor team to guide progression through the wines. Resist ordering a single bottle to 'get through'—instead, invite tasting suggestions and work with whoever is pouring to build a sequence that complements the small plates. That collaborative approach is presented as the point of the room and the best way to appreciate Fix’s wine‑forward focus.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern, split-level space with bare wood tables and a prominent vine graffiti wall in the bar area; bright by day with street-side seating, buzzing with energy in evenings.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Madeleines
- Duck cigar
- Wagyu striploin with bone marrow
- Salt and pepper school prawns
- Spanner crab linguine
- Fried chicken
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
Try Wine Bar, The International if the brief is still wine-bar energy in Sydney. Choose The Gidley instead if the night needs a more substantial, steakhouse-leaning restaurant feel.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Sydney
Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant is the practical choice when the booking revolves around wine and CBD convenience. The Gidley is better for a richer steakhouse-style night, while Infinity at Sydney Tower is the stronger pick when views and occasion energy matter more than wine-bar flexibility.
For value and ease, Fix is easier to justify for a smaller group or after-work plan than a more structured restaurant booking. Chat Thai - Sydney gives a clearer cuisine brief and usually makes more sense for diners who know they want Thai food. Babylon RESTAURANT is better for a larger, more social meal where the room and group energy carry the night.
The closest cross-shop is Wine Bar, The International. Choose Fix when Elizabeth Street convenience and a recognised wine program are the deciding factors; choose The International when the group wants another wine-bar option with a different room and address.
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Compare Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant | Sydney | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| The Gidley | Sydney | No published awards |
| Infinity at Sydney Tower | Sydney | No published awards |
| Chat Thai - Sydney | Sydney | No published awards |
| Babylon RESTAURANT | Sydney | No published awards |
| Wine Bar, The International | Sydney | No published awards |
How Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant Sydney compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant?
Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant is in Sydney and has Star Wine List recognition for 2026. The dress code is smart casual, the venue is open Monday to Friday, with Saturday and Sunday closed.
What should I order at Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant?
Is Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant good for a special occasion?
It can work if the details suit your occasion: Sydney location, smart casual dress, weekday opening, Star Wine List recognition for 2026. If you want to compare, consider Infinity at Sydney Tower or another Sydney venue that better matches your plans.
Is lunch or dinner better at Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant?
Hours start at 12 PM Monday to Friday. Monday closes at 8 PM, while Tuesday to Friday close at 9 PM. Saturday and Sunday are closed, so plan around a weekday visit.
What should I wear to Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant?
The dress code is smart casual. Aim for neat, polished clothing rather than anything overly casual.
What are alternatives to Fix Wine Bar & Restaurant in Sydney?
Consider Wine Bar, The International, The Gidley, Chat Thai - Sydney, Infinity at Sydney Tower, or another Sydney venue that better matches your plans.
