If you fancy a dance or a drink overlooking the ocean on a wraparound balcony, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better spot than the retro-inspired Hotel Ravesis. It’s the kind of place where you can drop in for a cider post-swim and find yourself still there hours later carving up the dance floor. 118 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach. hotelravesis.com.

This Sydney institution needs no introduction with its sparkling views over Bondi Beach and relaxed Italian vibes emanating from Monty Koludrovic’s kitchen. Perch yourself at the bar for a pre-dinner drink and take in the sunset. This is one view you’ll never tire of. 1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach. idrb.com.

You may not recognise this place from the night before, but all-day eatery and bar The Pacific Club makes a dramatic change from late-night bar to laid back cafe, during the early hour of the day. You’ll find a round-up of Aussie natives on the breakfast menu, from crumpets topped with wattleseed butter to the Davidson plum fruit bowl with macadamia and cacao nibs. There’s also a dedicated raw bar to get you in the mood for a dip. 182 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach. thepacificclub.com.au.

Snag a table under the olive tree in Totti’s courtyard and you could imagine you’re enjoying an Italian summer. Here, chefs Mike Eggert (of Pinbone fame) and Khan Danis (ex-Rockpool) dish out wood-fired bread and whipped ricotta to pair with retro Italian cocktails and organic, biodynamic wines. 283 Bondi Road, Bondi. merivale.com/venues/tottis.

For those looking to loosen the tie, this surfside speakeasy and yakitori bar combines the best in stick food with a seriously good drinks list by award-winning mixologist, Kate McGraw. Breakaway from the beer with a Japanese whiskey, with the venue housing one of the largest collections in Australia, or try the fermented persimmon and rhubarb wine. L103, 180 – 186 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach. isabelbondi.com.

Taking its name from the curvature of a surfboard, this new wave diner in North Bondi rocks an inspired menu of European meets eastern suburbs fare. The drinks list caters to all residents, with a bottomless booze package sitting opposite green smoothies, kombucha and a detox tea. Natural wines dominate the tight wine list, otherwise, there’s a choice of frisky, floral ales or vermouth spritz, which taste as crisp and minerally as a gulp of ocean spray. 5/39-53 Campbell Parade, North Bondi. rockbondi.com.au.

Want great dining as well as great drinking? North Bondi Fish may be an upmarket version of a beachside seafood shack, but it hits all the right notes. From smoked rainbow trout and roasted cauliflower to sesame crusted tuna tataki, it’s worth bringing a group, ordering big and grabbing a pitcher of the house sangria. 120 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi. northbondifish.com.au.

Bondi Beach has become even more of a destination for dining with the opening of Promenade Bondi Beach in the new $48 million reimagined Bondi Pavilion. The sleek 900 square metre space has been carved up into a beach-chic main dining room, which seats 67, a semi-private space, The Dunes, which seats 20, and The Grotto, an intimate space seating 12. 4a Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach. promenadebondibeach.com

The restaurant named after the daughter of restaurateur Marco Ambrosino (Fratelli Paradiso, 10 William St) recently underwent a slight rebrand. And while there were reasons enough to visit Lola’s Level 1, hospitality veterans Ambrosino and Manny Spinola (Gunners Barracks, The Tea Room QVB) wanted to leave diners with no doubt about the new direction of the menu, flipping the focus from Mediterranean to 100 per cent classic Italian. Level 1/180/186 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach. lolasitalianandbar.com.au

Curly Lewis may be Bondi’s first brewery, but it’s a far cry from the usual warehouse brew bars we know. Muted tones with sandstone and wooden accents, and an elevated bar snack menu set this Bondi brewery apart. 102-106 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach. curlylewis.com.au

Good sandwiches and great wine are the name of the game at this tiny Bondi bar. Just a few sandy blocks from the beach, this hole-in-the-wall has been a hit since day one so get in early to score a seat. 78 Curlewis Street, Bondi Beach. theshopandwinebar.com

Bondi’s original (and best) diver bar diner, the Stuffed Beaver is the place to be if you want rock and roll, tasty Americana-style snacks, and a constantly revolving local beer selection. 271 Bondi Road, Bondi. stuffedbeaver.com.au