Feb 2024 Update: Oh boy – there's news just in that Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool is closing for 16 months from May 2024 so that work, including retiling and the refitting of a heating system, can go ahead. Get around it while you still can.
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Oh Boy, the dreamy café found at Sydney's beloved harbourside pool – the Andrew Boy Charlton – has reopened with a fresh look, a load of new offerings and bottomless brunch. Oh boy, indeed.
Operated by the Bird and Bear group (also Foys Kirribilli, Mosman Rowing Club) this waterside gem is located right by the Botanic Gardens and boasts views of the idyllic pool and pristine harbour.
Breakfast hits include the chickpea breakfast bowl with falafel, green tahini, poached eggs, mixed leaves, pickles and yoghurt; sourdough crumpets with whipped ricotta and honey butter; and Oh Boy’s bacon and egg roll with Kewpie and hot barbecue sauce on a milk bun.
For lunch, there are crowd-pleasers like a classic cheeseburger with and an Angus beef patty, American cheese, pickles and a side of fries; chicken schnitzel with lemon caper butter and kaleslaw; and a grilled veg panini with eggplant, roast capsicum, pesto, stracciatella and rocket.
Poolside dining is now available every day. Snagged a coveted lounge chair by the pool on the weekend? You can order off the QR code and get your meal delivered to you (and not lose your seat).
Plus, Oh Boy is now offering bottomless brunch on Fridays to Sundays. Think free flowing Mimosas, sparkling and rosé matched with a three-course feast for $78 per person.
We say head down to swim laps, and then hit up Oh Boy afterwards for a feed.
