No.1 William - Darlinghurst

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No.1 William

No.1 William
3.3 / 5 (1112 reviews)

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Located on level four of the Australian Museum, No. 1 William offers a casual dining experience with stunning panoramic views of Sydney city and the harbor. With both indoor and outdoor seating, guests can enjoy the beautiful scenery while savoring a small selection of baked goods, sandwiches, salads, and a la carte dishes. The cafe serves coffee from The Little Marionette and offers dishes like bacon and egg rolls with potential for improvement. Despite some mixed reviews on the service and food quality, many visitors praise the cafe for its relaxing ambiance, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. No. 1 William is a hidden gem in Sydney, offering a great spot to unwind and enjoy the city views.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Ludimila

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★ 3.3 / 5 from 1112 reviews
austyn-torphy
31.08.2017

After a tour of the Australian Museum, there's a nice cafe' upstairs with a good view and a very relaxing ambience. Staff are nice and food is great! price is just right too. Instagrammable????

natasha39
13.08.2017

After a tour of the Australian Museum, there's a nice cafe' upstairs with a good view and a very relaxing ambience. Staff are nice and food is great! price is just right too. Instagrammable????

berniece38
20.12.2017

A cafe located at the top level of the museum The prices are on the steep side but pretty typical of museum cafes.

ludimila-vieira
04.02.2024

The first impression was amazing! The view from the restaurant is wonderful and the atmosphere is pleasant and fresh. The staff is friendly and the food is very good and reasonably priced. It's a hidden gem!

sydneyboi23
04.02.2024

Excellent service good food and a nice atmosphere. The food took a little while to come out but when it did it was well worth the wait.

FAQ

At 489, you'll find the stop Museum Station, from which you also have access to the municipal transportation.

You can use the WLAN of the place free of charge.

The restaurant also offers gluten-free menus.

Special high chairs are available for toddlers and babies.

The restaurant and its rooms are wheelchair accessible and thus usable with a wheelchair or physiological limitations.

The restaurant also accepts credit cards from the common providers as a means of payment.

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