Set Sail for Summer at Cruise Public Bar: Fresh Flavours, Harbour Views and Sydney Dining

Cruise Public Bar

Sydney summer is calling, and Cruise Public Bar is celebrating the warmer season with a fresh new menu that brings together seasonal Australian produce, delicious seafood, contemporary pub favourites and refreshing summer cocktails. Perfectly suited to relaxed waterfront dining, this popular Sydney destination invites locals and visitors to enjoy good food, great company and spectacular harbour views.

With its welcoming atmosphere and enticing summer menu, Cruise Public Bar is an ideal place to come for sunset drinks, enjoy a leisurely lunch or settle in for dinner overlooking Sydney Harbour.

A Summer Menu Inspired by Australian Produce

Head Chef Han Chen, winner of the 2025 AHA Metro Chef of the Year, has created a menu celebrating the best of the Australian summer harvest. Fresh seasonal ingredients and native Australian botanicals bring distinctive flavours to dishes, with finger lime, lemon aspen, pepper berry and lemon myrtle featuring throughout.

The menu takes diners on a culinary journey from the raw bar to the grill, combining fresh ingredients with generous portions and contemporary interpretations of familiar favourites.

Fresh Seafood and Modern Pub Favourites

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Seafood lovers will find plenty to tempt their tastebuds. Royal Miyagi oysters arrive with lemon aspen vinaigrette and finger lime pearls, while Vannella burrata is paired with heirloom tomatoes, charred pineapple and passionfruit dressing.

Grilled U6 king prawns are served with romesco and capsicum and tomato salsa, while the pan-seared Humpty Doo barramundi combines macadamia cream, bush tomato ragu and crispy saltbush.

Other menu highlights include blue swimmer crab rigatoni with lobster arrabbiata and lemon stracciatella, and steamed mussels prepared with either white wine and garlic or a bacon, celery and fennel broth, accompanied by confit garlic bread.

Traditional pub favourites have also received attention, including the Stone Axe Wagyu burger, cornflake fried chicken burger with hot honey, 250g chicken parmigiana and beer-battered flathead with chips.

For a special occasion or a memorable meal with friends, the 28-day dry-aged O'Connor rib eye on the bone and the Grande Cruise Seafood Tower provide impressive sharing options. The seafood tower features oysters, whole lobster, prawns, calamari and more.

Tropical Summer Cocktails

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The new summer cocktail list introduces tropical flavours featuring passionfruit, lychee, mango and pineapple.

The signature Aperol Sunset combines calamansi and passionfruit, while the Yuzu Twist brings together Gordon's Gin, yuzu, lemon, mint and tonic.

For sharing, the Passionflower combines Smirnoff vodka, passionfruit, hibiscus and lime. The Strawberry Rosé features rosé, Chambord, strawberry and lemon.

Non-alcoholic choices include the Amalfi Spritz, made with Lyre's non-alcoholic Italian Spritz, and the Wild Berry, featuring seasonal berries, cranberry and lime.

Weekly Specials and Happy Hour

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Cruise Public Bar offers something special throughout the working week, making it an appealing destination for casual Sydney dining.

Monday features steak and bottomless fries for $40, Tuesday offers parmi or schnitty for $25, and Wednesday brings $20 burgers. Thursday features bottomless wings for $30, while Friday offers fennel sausage orecchiette for $25. A 60-minute limit applies to the bottomless specials.

Happy Hour operates weekdays from 5pm to 7pm and Friday and Saturday from 10pm to midnight. Drinks specials include $12 Aperol Spritz, $16 classic or spicy margaritas, $10 pints and $8 house wines.

Enjoy a Sydney Summer at Cruise Public Bar

With its waterfront setting, fresh seasonal menu, Australian seafood, generous pub classics and tropical cocktails, Cruise Public Bar offers an inviting way to experience Sydney's summer dining scene.

Whether enjoying sunset drinks, catching up with friends or sharing a seafood feast, visitors can make the most of the warmer weather at this harbourside destination.

The summer menu is available now. Book your table and explore the menu at: https://www.cruisebar.com.au/menus .      Come for sunset. Stay for dinner.

Cruise Public Bar

Location: Overseaser Passeneger Terminal, Circular Quay W, NSW 2000
CRUISE PUBLIC BAR 7 days 11:30am – late
CRUISE PUBLIC BAR UPSTAIRS Wed to Sun 5:00pm - late
MELBA’S ROOFTOP Thur to Fri 4:00pm - late; Sat to Sun 12pm - late
Website: https://www.cruisebar.com.au/
Menus and bookings: https://www.cruisebar.com.au/menus

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