About Pontoon Bar
Pontoon Bar is a hotel and pub located at Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Park, Tenancy 112 201 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000. Iconic Waterfront Bar in Darling Harbour. The venue has 12 approved gaming machines (pokies). It is rated 3.5 out of 5 from 1298 Google reviews. Phone: (02) 9267 7099.
Iconic Waterfront Bar in Darling Harbour
Pontoon Bar is a premier waterfront venue located at Cockle Bay Wharf in Sydney's Darling Harbour. Known for its expansive outdoor terrace and stunning harbor views, it offers a transition from a relaxed daytime bistro atmosphere to a high-energy nightlife destination featuring local DJs, themed parties, and live entertainment.
What Pontoon Bar offers
Bar
12 Gaming machines
Night club
Establishment
Events
Open now
Pontoon Bar location and map
Opening times
Frequently asked questions about Pontoon Bar
Where is Pontoon Bar located?
Pontoon Bar is located at Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Park, Tenancy 112 201 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000. It is a hotel and pub in the suburb of Sydney, New South Wales.
What are the opening hours of Pontoon Bar?
Pontoon Bar opening hours: Monday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Thursday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM; Friday: 11:00 AM to 3:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM to 3:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Hours can change on public holidays, so check with the venue before visiting.
Does Pontoon Bar have pokies?
Yes. Pontoon Bar has 12 gaming machines (pokies) approved under its NSW hotel licence, ranking number 1104 among NSW hotels by gaming machine numbers.
Does Pontoon Bar have a bar?
Yes. Pontoon Bar holds a NSW liquor hotel licence and serves alcoholic drinks at the bar.
What is the phone number for Pontoon Bar?
You can phone Pontoon Bar on (02) 9267 7099.
How is Pontoon Bar rated?
Pontoon Bar is rated 3.5 out of 5 based on 1298 Google reviews.
Which venues are near Pontoon Bar?
Licensed venues close to Pontoon Bar include Hotel Sweeney's, Slip Inn, Kent St. Hotel, Shelbourne Hotel. See the nearby venues list on this page for distances and details.
Bar Services & Facilities
Dining & Bars
Pontoon Bar & Bistro
Offers a selection of modern Australian pub classics including burgers, pizzas, steaks, and seafood, paired with an extensive menu of cocktails, draught beers, and wines.
Entertainment & Leisure
Nightlife and DJs
Regular rotations of local and international DJs performing house, R&B, and commercial hits, particularly during weekend club nights.
Sports Viewing
Large plasma screens located throughout the venue broadcasting major sporting events including NRL, AFL, and international soccer.
Pool Tables
On-site pool tables available for casual use by patrons.
Family Features
Casual Family Dining
The venue is family-friendly during daylight hours, offering a bistro menu suitable for children.
Functions & Events
Full Venue Hire
A large-scale event space capable of hosting up to 600 guests for corporate events, product launches, and Christmas parties.
Cocktail Parties
Dedicated areas available for smaller group bookings and birthday celebrations with catering packages available.
Amenities & Services
Wheelchair Accessibility
The venue is located on the ground floor level of Cockle Bay Wharf and is fully wheelchair accessible.
Transport Links
Located within walking distance of Town Hall train station, the Pyrmont Bay Light Rail stop, and King Street Wharf ferry terminal.
Nearby Parking
Paid public parking is available at nearby Wilson Parking and Secure Parking stations within the Darling Harbour precinct.
Our Food & Drinks Menu
Unfortunately, this venue does not currently have a food menu available.
Venue owners/licencees should contact our customer support for inclusion.
Pontoon Bar reviews
3 Star Review by Jason Lau
If you are after a drink and some average food this is the place to go. Had some Friday drinks. It was busy but drinks were reasonably priced. Happy hour starts at 8pm with $10 Long Islands which isnt bad. They also start the dance floor around 9pm.
1 Star Review by Maryam Khouei
Terrible experience here. They used to have normal pizzas.. Today we ordered perry perry chicken poor pizza with basically no cheese on it. Once we complained they add frozen cheese to it brought to our table... like do you want extra cheese????... i said NO I WANT NORMAL CHEESE!! And I asked could you at least warm it up?????? At the end we got a terrible burnt pizza.. nothing you can even eat!! Will never get back there. please see the picture.
4 Star Review by Matt J
View is nice, plenty of shaded spots, I did not try the food but it smelled good. Australia, however, is not heavy handed with their alcohol, but this place came close to making a somewhat strong, off the menu, old fashioned. They could have made it a tad bigger but nonetheless it was delicious.
3 Star Review by vadermarvel
Not table service . Bartender was OK who served us, i got the jack burger the bread was stale and I had to eat just the fillings. My son liked his burger but left the chips so did my mum because they were like the crusts.
1 Star Review by Mathew Dunk
The food was delicious. The service after we ordered our food and drinks however was extremely poor. Understand they were a little busy but 30 minutes to just get drinks (which was after the food came out).
1 Star Review by Carissa Holland
Takes them 1 hour to make a simple cocktail. Ridiculous.
1 Star Review by Anastasia Mitkovskaya
I had to wait 25 minutes to get 1 cocktail. Seriously!!! Never will come back
3 Star Review by Jonathan Friedrich
Do not recommend kids chicken burger. Everything else was great though! Friendly staff and outstanding atmosphere.
4 Star Review by Imoksha Adriyana
Nice busy restaurant.. beautiful location long long waiting period .. drink was nice .. didnt enjoy the food
2 Star Review by Steve Blanch
Honestly, pretty poor. We went for lunch, waited at the counter for over 10 minutes to order, and then over 30 minutes for the food to arrive. Food didn't arrive at once. My burger was cold, and not very tasty. Chips were cold and salty.