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Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay / King St Wharf, Sydney
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Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay / King St Wharf: Scene of VTers Meeting
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  • By aussiedoug on March 26, 2005
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  • Silhouettes at the Bar - Sydney
    Silhouettes at the Bar
    by aussiedoug
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    Not a bad spot in a nice setting overlooking the water. Think you'd need to be in a group to get the most enjoyment out of this place. There was a table of 3 women by themselves sitting right next to us & one of them was good enough to take a few photos for us using each of our cameras, however most groups seemed to be mixed groups of men & women just out enjoying themselves in a normal sort of way after a hard day's work. Mind you I think Saturday night is the big night partying here with DJ's rocking the house from 8 p.m till late. We sure had a good time provided by the interaction of friendly VTers. Sue (sue_stone), Dean (Groverdean), Elzbieta (Ela_S) had continued on from lunch at the Blackbird Cafe farther back around the Bay. We were joined by firstly Sheryn (Zanzibargirl) then Paula (emerald125), Deana (Deana) & for a short while Michael (AYankinSydney) who had to rush off fairly soon with a bottle of J'Adore perfume to meet a friend. He had us wondering. All these people were good company & it was good to see Sydney VTers coming out to socialise. Hope we can do it again sooner rather than later.

    No set dresscode, but most people had come straight from work so were fairly well dressed without going over the top.

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Number 8, The Promenade, King Street Wharf
  • Phone: 61 2 9299 4660
  • Directions: You can access it from the waterfront by walking around past the Sydney Aquarium towards away from Darling Harbour.
  • Website: www.bungalow8.com.au

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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay / King St Wharf: Pier 26
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  • Updated By cjg1 on October 22, 2007
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  • Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay / King St Wharf - Sydney
    by cjg1
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    Another of the many nightlife spots that doubles as after work in this town. Came here on a Saturday night in the middle of winter. And still it was 75 (24C). Right above the aquarium it is easily located and a good place to be. Just dont forget to bring your ID or an out of towner. Seems either can get you in.

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: Aquarium Wharf, Wheat Rd. Darling Harbour
  • Phone: 02 9290 1571
  • Website: www.pier26.com.au

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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay / King St Wharf: Bungalow8
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  • Updated By w3ndes on February 19, 2004
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  • Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay / King St Wharf - Sydney
    by w3ndes
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    much more relaxed and less crowded Cargo Bar equivalent. perhaps has to do with the fact that it is located right at the end of King St wharf. great leather lounges and communal tables scatter the inside and outside. the moveable furniture ensures that no one night is ever the same in terms of set-up. mini stage with dj set or band churning out a mixture of dance, house, depending on the night. 20 to 30-something crowd great loos with awesome basins =P gals, droolworthy eye candy behind the bar and on the prowl for empty glasses and used ashtrays hehe

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: #8 The Promenade King St Wharf
  • Phone: 02 9299 4660
  • Website: http://www.bungalow8sydney.com/

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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay / King St Wharf: Everything you need..........
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  • Updated By SierraSydney on November 27, 2004
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  • Cockle Bay, Sydney - Sydney
    Cockle Bay, Sydney
    by SierraSydney
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    Cockle Bay area is the most convenient place for a night out. It is located in the city. Parking stations are located within Cockle Bay so you only have a short walk from your car to a large selection of restaurants/cafes and bars all along one strip located on the waters edge. Here you will find bars such as 'Home Nightclub' 'Pontoon', 'Cargo', 'Wallaby Bar', 'The Loft' and 'Bungalow 8' The area is very safe, very clean and very well priced.

    Men: If you wear a collared shirt with black shoes you can't go wrong. Larger groups of guys usually have problems.

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: Wheat Rd, Cockle Bay
  • Directions: It is basically two blocks west from the Sydney Town Hall and Town Hall station. You can also walk under/ follow the monorail and it will get you there.

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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay / King St Wharf: Cargo
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  • Updated By cjg1 on October 29, 2007
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  • I haven't been here since my second visit in 2005. Your normal wharf side club like bar you'll find drinks and dancing until late hours. It has the benefit of being right on the end of the wharf where you have easy access to taxis when you are done.

    More to come.....

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: 52-60 The Promenade, King Street Wharf
  • Phone: (02) 9262 1777
  • Directions: Corner of King & Lime Streets
  • Website: http://www.cargobar.com.au/

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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay / King St Wharf: Jazzy & funky tunes
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  • Updated By martin_nl on November 6, 2004
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  • Cargo in Darling Harbour - Sydney
    Cargo in Darling Harbour
    by martin_nl
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    This place a little bit poshy but very nice to go to on a Saturday night. It is very crowded here but the atmosphere is brilliant. Everyone is relaxed and the bar and lights are very well set up. Drinks are somewhat more expensive than most other places, but if you're into groovy, jazzy and lounge music, this is the place to be!

    Guys have to wear collars. Girls can almost always get in. But for both guys and girls you have to be well groomed.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: 52-60 The Promenade, King Street Wharf
  • Directions: On the city side of the Pyrmont Bridge, behind the Aquarium.
  • Website: http://www.sydneypubguide.net
  • Other Contact: pic from www.sydneypubguide.net

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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay / King St Wharf: King Street Wharf - Cargo Bar
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  • By SydneyGal on September 3, 2002
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  • Inside Cargo Lounge - Sydney
    Inside Cargo Lounge
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    Since it opening date around the time of the Sydney Olympics, the Cargo Bar has been one of the hottest bars in town. There are 2 main sections of 'Cargo Bar'. Downstairs you will find more of a 'pub' style crowd and it may be easier to get inside - though sometimes there is a wait as this place tends to get pretty packed. Upstairs is Cargo Lounge - more upmarket and with a strict door policy later in the night. However, the bartenders upstairs at Cargo would have to be amongst the best in Sydney (think Tom' Cruise's 80s flick - Cocktail). A lot of fun. TIP - I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND going to 'The Malaya' restaurant for dinner before going to Cargo Bar. This restaurant is also located at King Street Wharf. Magnificent Malaysian food at reasonable prices, and great atmosphere.

    Downstairs - casual jeans will do. Upstairs - dress up a little more

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  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Address: King Street Wharf, Darling Harbour
  • Phone: 02 9262 1777
  • Directions: Go to Darling Harbour. From Cockle bay, you need to walk past the Sydney Aquarium, then you'll see the King Street Wharf complex.
  • Website: http://www.cargobar.com.au

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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay / King St Wharf: Club Havana for Salsa Addicts
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  • By RhythmicVibe on November 11, 2004
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  • Dancing & band - Sydney
    Dancing & band
    by RhythmicVibe
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    Club Havana is Salsa "night" held at Moreton's Hotel on Friday's. It reminded me a lot of a night back home called Hot latin fridays. Like most latin nights, they start of with lessons and dance after. Although I was extremely jet-lagged, I got through the lesson smoothly & stayed for a few dances before I hit the wall. "Carmen Vella" is one of Sydney's best instructors and you can tell she has an extensive dance background. This "club" is located in a hotel and has 2 rooms and full service bar. You will find the best salsa dancers in town coming to this night. Lessons: Beg: 7:30 – 8:30, Int & Adv: 8:30 – 9:30 Club: 9:30 – 2:30 Price: Lessons: $15, Lessons & Club $18, Club: $13

    Dressy casual, dressy "comfortable" and dance gear........if you're not sweating you're not doing it right!

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  • Theme: Dancing
  • Address: 20 Sussex St. Sydney
  • Directions: Corner Kent & Napoleon Street Sydney (near Wynyard Station)

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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay / King St Wharf: Darling Harbour
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  • By annipooh on August 26, 2002
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  • Beautiful night harbour scenes, great restaurants and bars

    nicer, trendy, no hats, no flip flops

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  • Theme: Live Music

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    Darling Harbour / Cockle Bay / King St Wharf: Manly beach - a variety of...
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  • By vili on August 27, 2002
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  • Manly beach - a variety of clubs and pubs can be found there Kings Cross - all sorts of night entertainment Darling Harbour - a bit more fancy place, where you can eat, dance and socialize

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  • Theme: Other

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