Ester RestaurantEST. 2013

46-52 Meagher St, Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Ester Restaurant, located in the heart of Sydney's Chippendale is the creation of Mat Lindsay.
Trendy restaurant executing eclectic dishes in a concrete-walled space with a wood-fired oven.
He turns out a variety of share-style plates from the wood-fired oven at the heart of the kitchen, with an emphasis on local and seasonal produce.
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Indoor Venue Space Only
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Ester Restaurant, located in the heart of Sydney's Chippendale is the creation of Mat Lindsay.
Trendy restaurant executing eclectic dishes in a concrete-walled space with a wood-fired oven.
He turns out a variety of share-style plates from the wood-fired oven at the heart of the kitchen, with an emphasis on local and seasonal produce.
venue photo
Indoor Venue Space Only
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Ester Restaurant, located in the heart of Sydney's Chippendale is the creation of Mat Lindsay.
Trendy restaurant executing eclectic dishes in a concrete-walled space with a wood-fired oven.
He turns out a variety of share-style plates from the wood-fired oven at the heart of the kitchen, with an emphasis on local and seasonal produce.
venue photo
Indoor Venue Space Only
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Ester Restaurant, located in the heart of Sydney's Chippendale is the creation of Mat Lindsay.
Trendy restaurant executing eclectic dishes in a concrete-walled space with a wood-fired oven.
He turns out a variety of share-style plates from the wood-fired oven at the heart of the kitchen, with an emphasis on local and seasonal produce.
venue photo
Indoor Venue Space Only
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
Architect: Anthony Gill Architects
UsersSpace only
Up to 75 guests
Avg. venue rate
Rate info
$7.5k - $10k

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Gather with your best mates for a night filled with good conversation and better food at this Australian spot! 

Perfect for a date night with your S.O. or a get together with a couple of close friends, this trendy and intimate Australian restaurant has mastered the art of executing eclectic dishes making your mouth water with every bite!

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

anniversaryBachelor / Bachelorette partybirthday partydinner partyengagement partyrehearsal dinner / Welcome Receptionsocial event

Venue type

Restaurant / Private Dining

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Style

CasualContemporaryIndustrialMinimalistic

Venue Settings

Ester Restaurant, located in the heart of Sydney's Chippendale is the creation of Mat Lindsay. He turns out a variety of share-style plates from the wood-fired oven at the heart of the kitchen, with an emphasis on local and seasonal produce. The understated interior is well matched by a small but comprehensive wine list of organic and biodynamic wines.

Capacity

50Seated75Standing
Fees

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Does this include catering fees?
Yes
Additional charges
There is an 8% service charge applied to the final bill for all exclusive use functions and for ordinary restaurant bookings of 8 guests or more there is a 10% service charge applied to the final bill.

All credit card transactions incur a 1.5% surcharge.
Insurance

Additional insurance is not required to host an event here

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Amenities

Event Logistics

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Celebrations hosted here since
2013
Curfew
12 AM
Venue spaces
Indoor venue space only
Catering
Client must use the catering provided by the venue
Alcohol
Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services
Music
Indoors Only
Smoking
Non-smoking venue
Handicap Accessible
Yes

Onsite amenities

WifiOnsite Restrooms

Awards, Notables & Events

2016
Australian Financial Review - 2016 Australian Top 100 Restaurants - 14th of 100
2015
2015 GAME Event - with Lyle's London
Australian Financial Review - 2015 Australian Top 100 Restaurants - 14th of 100
2016 SMH Good Food Guide - Two Hats
The Australian - Top 50 Restaurants 2015
2016 Gourmet Traveller's Restaurant Guide - 25th of 100
2014
SMH Good Food Guide - Two Hats and Best New Restaurant
The Australian - Top 50 Restaurants 2014
2014 Time Out Food Awards - Restaurant of the Year
2014 Time Out Food Awards - Best New Restaurant
2015 Gourmet Traveller's Restaurant Guide - Top 100
Hot Plates (Gourmet Traveller) 29th May 2014
The Urban List's Top 50 Sydney Meals
2013
Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Review
The Australian Restaurant Review
Daily Telegraph Restaurant Review
Time Out Restaurant Review
Broadsheet