Cardann Exemac Donnell
Warm, low-key dining room at Cardann Exemac Donnell with dark wood tables and burgundy leather chairs

Dining Before the Deal

A Warm Room After the Felt

The restaurant at Cardann Exemac Donnell is designed for serious poker players who want a complete night out. It sits steps from the poker room, offering a refined space to eat before a session or unwind after the final hand.

The dining room uses burgundy leather, dark wood, and warm cream light to echo the card lounge atmosphere. The menu is built around shareable plates and composed dishes that can be enjoyed quickly between poker games or at a relaxed pace. Dining is positioned as an enhancement to the offline poker experience, never a distraction from the tables.

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A Meal Between Hands

Built Around the Poker Clock

The restaurant is designed to fit the flow of poker nights. Whether you have twenty minutes between tournaments or want a full dinner before the card lounge opens, the kitchen moves at your pace.

A focused bar menu offers quick plates that can be eaten at the table-side lounge or in the dining room. The full menu is available for those who arrive early or stay late after their poker session. Reservations are recommended for larger groups of poker players who want to dine together before an event.

Dining Options

  • Quick bar plates between hands
  • Full dinner before the card lounge
  • Late supper after a tournament
  • Group reservations for poker nights
  • Table-side lounge dining

The Dining Room

Burgundy, Wood, and Warm Light

The dining room is a study in the same materials that define the poker room: dark wood tables, burgundy leather chairs, and brass details. Low, warm lighting keeps the space intimate without feeling heavy.

The room seats up to 40 guests in a mix of banquettes and freestanding tables. A small bar at the far end serves as a transition point between the restaurant and the card lounge. The space is intentionally quiet, allowing conversation without competing with the poker room's focus.

Intimate dining room with dark wood tables, burgundy leather chairs, and warm pendant lighting
The dining room at 64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills

Menu Direction

The kitchen prepares a concise menu of shareable plates, grilled mains, and composed salads. The focus is on clean flavors that don't slow you down before a poker session.

Small Plates

Charcuterie, marinated olives, and wood-fired flatbreads built for sharing between hands.

Mains

Grilled fish, steak, and a rotating vegetarian dish with composed sides.

Desserts

Simple, shareable finishes perfect for a post-poker debrief.

The Bar

A Quiet Pour Before the Cards

The bar offers a short list of wines, local beers, and classic cocktails. It's a place to settle in before a poker night or to debrief after a tournament without leaving the venue.

The bar is open during all restaurant hours and remains open for poker players during events. Non-alcoholic options are always available. Bar seating is limited to maintain a calm atmosphere.

Small, elegant bar counter with dark wood, brass foot rail, and warm back-bar lighting

Hours & Booking

Plan Your Visit

Tuesday–Thursday
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday–Saturday
5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Monday
Closed, except private poker events

Reservations

The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours on poker nights. Reservations are recommended for groups and can be made by phone or email.

+61 407 915 263 [email protected] 64 Devonshire St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Private Dining for Poker Groups

A Table for Your Table

For poker clubs, corporate groups, or private events, the restaurant can be reserved in part or in full. The team will coordinate with the poker room to ensure your group can move seamlessly between dining and play.

  • Semi-private area for up to 12 guests
  • Full restaurant buyout for up to 40 guests
  • Custom menus available with advance notice
  • Coordination with poker room scheduling for tournament breaks

From the Kitchen to the Card Lounge

One Venue, Two Rhythms

The restaurant and the poker room share the same address, the same design language, and the same commitment to face-to-face hospitality. After your meal, the card lounge is only a few steps away.

The restaurant is located on the ground floor, with the poker room directly adjacent. The transition between spaces is designed to be seamless, with a shared hallway and consistent lighting. Poker players receive priority seating on poker nights when they show their player card.

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