The office night out in the CBD
Its the end of the week, so take the office with you as you get out on the town
The Main Event Strike Bowling
Far as office nights out go, Strike Bowling has all bases coverered - tenpin bowling (with space-age shoes), disco lighting, banging choons, plasma screens, private karaoke booths large enough for the entire office, pool tables, snacks and a surprisingly good cocktail menu. Office showponies will be in their element - especially with the photo facility that allows you to review and laugh at your (crazy) bowling action - as will the shy and quiet types who will come out of their shell to cut loose on the mic at karaoke.
22 The Promenade, King St Wharf, Sydney 2000. (1300 787 453). Mon-Thu 11am-12pm; Fri 11am-2am; Sat 10am-2am; Sun 10am-12am.
Eat Hurricanes Darling Harbour Ribs! Ribs! Ribs! And bibs! For plenty of messy, barbecue-y fun and not much cash, Hurricanes is a goer. Plus, they're used to big groups so it's A1 en masse stomach-lining.
Shops 433-436, Level 2, Darling Harbour, 2000. (02 9211 2210). Mon-Sat 12pm-3pm, 5:30pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-10:30pm.
Drink Sanctuary Hotel Big, showy, decked out like a baroness's powder room and boasting a dancefloor and killer cut-price menu this brand new bar emporium can accommodate the entire company... and the boss's AmEx... two more bottles of Moët! Oh, and one for yourself.
545 Kent St (Cnr of Liverpool st), Sydney 2000. (02 9264 1119). Mon-Fri 12pm-late; Sat 10pm-late.
While you're there... Retro The office will be a hive of giggles after a night of bad dancing to retro classics. Retro Hotel, 81 Sussex St Sydney 2000. (02 92625491)
Gelatissimo For a quick sugar fix.
Imax Building, Darling Harbour 2000. (02 9264 5566). Sun-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat 11am-12 midnight.