Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar
Last updatedβ 4.2 Β· 2,768 Google reviews Β· $$
Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar is a Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant and rooftop bar built for sharing. Visitors say it is lively and energetic, with music or entertainment on busy nights and warm, attentive staff. Its wood-fired dishes are the main draw, and the terraces suit a drink or a long lunch with friends.
Cuisine at Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar
Food at Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar
The menu is designed for sharing, with small meze dishes and larger plates inspired by flora, fauna and the ocean. Much of the cooking is done over wood fire and charcoal, on a long mangal and rotisseries. Visitors name the shish tawook, chicken souvlaki, chicken gozleme, cauliflower with hummus and pita, lamb kofta, and calamari with chips. Larger plates include sliced steak with pickled onion. It has vegetarian options.
Drinks at Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar
The drinks focus on cocktails and beer. Visitors mention a cocktail on the rooftop after lunch and a glass of Prosecco given as a birthday treat.
Events and private functions
Private events cater for 20 to 400 guests, seated or cocktail style. Gift vouchers are sold, and a loyalty program runs through The Pass app. The venue's events calendar lists live music, an express lunch, happy hour, rooftop brunch and corporate lunches.
What customers say about Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar
- π¬Staff are praised as warm and helpful, including for small birthday touches.
- π¬Food is praised for its flavour and suits sharing in a group.
- π¬The atmosphere is lively and energetic, especially on Saturday nights.
- π¬Rooftop seating is enjoyed for drinks, with heaters for cooler evenings.
Tips for visiting Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar
- βBook ahead for Saturday nights, when the venue can be fully booked.
- βRooftop seats are open to the sky, but heaters keep them warm on cooler nights.
- βWeekday lunch is quieter than weekends, which suits a relaxed meal.
Getting to Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar
Level 7, 182 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, at Westfield Pitt Street Mall. Parking is available.
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FAQ about Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar
What cuisine does Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar serve?
It serves contemporary Middle Eastern-inspired food with an Australian influence and a focus on Levantine flavours, shared as meze and larger plates.
Can I book a table at Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar?
Yes, bookings are made through SevenRooms. Saturday nights can fill up, so booking ahead is wise.
Does Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar have vegetarian options?
Yes, it has vegetarian options on the menu.
Can I hold a private event at Babylon Rooftop & Garden Bar?
Yes, private events for 20 to 400 guests can be seated or cocktail style.