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The Gidley
A hidden underground steakhouse and lounge offering premium cuts, world-class burgers, and old-world charm in Sydney.
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A hidden underground steakhouse and lounge offering premium cuts, world-class burgers, and old-world charm in Sydney.
The Gidley is an exclusive, speakeasy-style steakhouse and lounge bar located in the basement of King Street, Sydney. Known for its mysterious, hidden entrance and sophisticated atmosphere, it combines old-world charm with impeccable service. The venue features a main dining room with a no-phone policy for an immersive experience, along with private spaces like 'The Library' for intimate gatherings. Specializing in premium steaks such as Rib Eye and Kangaroo Loin, as well as burgers ranked among the world's best, The Gidley offers a curated menu of high-quality dishes, including French dip, confit potato, and desserts. With a moody, relaxed vibe and top-notch staff, it's ideal for special occasions, celebrations, and refined nightlife.
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Expertly cooked steaks like Rib Eye and Kangaroo Loin, served with classic sides in an elegant setting.
World-ranked gourmet burgers made with high-quality ingredients, paired with crispy fries and aioli.
Exclusive bookings in areas like 'The Library' for private poker games, celebrations, or corporate gatherings.
Curated drink menu served in a moody lounge atmosphere with top-notch bartending.
Indulgent options including ice cream, fried pickles, and confit potato for a complete meal.
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Overall rating
Baabar Sohail
Went here after watching Mark Wiens rave about it and mention that it’s ranked as the world’s 9th best burger, so expectations were definitely high 🍔🔥 First of all, the service was absolutely top-notch. From the moment you walk in, the staff make you feel genuinely welcomed, comfortable, and well taken care of 👏✨ The atmosphere is classy, dark, and very premium — perfect for a special night out 🍷🕯️ Now coming to the burger itself: Presentation-wise, it looked great — very clean, well put together, and definitely appealing to the eye 😍📸 Taste-wise… it was fine, but not memorable. It didn’t have that “wow, I need to come back for this” factor. There are plenty of burger joints out there that offer much better flavor at a better price 🍔💸 Considering the price point, I personally felt it didn’t fully justify the hype. You’re paying a lot for the experience and name rather than the taste alone. ⭐ Final rating: 3/5 stars ➕ Amazing service & atmosphere ➖ Very basic taste for a premium price Worth trying once for the experience, but not something I’d crave again and again 🤷♂️🍔
Hamidoo
The burgers were 5/5, but they were similar to other great burgers I’ve had. I expected more from one of the top 12 burgers in the world. I did like their marketing strategy—the shop has no billboard or sign “”everyone already knows them”” nice
Mi
reserved a month in advance for 2 for a Saturday evening. I was ready exactly at 7 AM to make a booking for 7:30 PM but I was too slow so the only other option left was 5:30 PM, which was also fine. In the main dining room, there is a no-phone policy, ao our phones were taken away from us. However, they were happy to take a photo of us at the beginning and after finishing the food if we wanted to. Staff were friendly, took their time to explain the concept and the food was delicious. Burger and steak were excellent, not sure if it was the best I’ve ever had. Would definitely come back. I tried the burger, French dip, Spinalis, Sirloin on the bone, confit potato and broccolini. For dessert we had ice cream. as it was a birthday celebration they gave a jelly with a candle in it
Howardwashere
Classy and mysteriously hidden steak house blended with old world charm and service to match. The Rib Eye on the bone is superb especially if you finish it off by eating the burnt fat and meat from the bone! The Kangaroo Loin was very tender and not gamy reminding us of an eye fillet. Service was impeccable and we were seated in 'The Library' where they provided a dealer for a private poker game afterwards with drink service.
Christopher Wu
Came by The Gidley to finally try their burger, and overall it’s a very solid, high-quality feed. The patty was cooked well with good flavour, though personally I would’ve liked it just a touch thicker and juicier to really hit that next level. Still — it’s one of those burgers that feels carefully made rather than greasy, and you can taste the quality in every bite. The fries were excellent — perfectly salted, crispy, and served with a great aioli/mayo that tied it all together. Also tried the fried pickles, which I ordered out of curiosity. They kind of reminded me of grilled zucchini chips, but in a good way — crunchy, tangy, and addictive with that chipotle-style mayo on the side. The vibe inside is awesome — hidden, moody, and relaxed with that underground steakhouse feel. The guy who served us was super chill and friendly, adding to the easygoing atmosphere. At around $26 for the burger, it’s on the pricier side, but you can tell you’re paying for quality ingredients and execution.
