The restaurant said the urinals were "a commonly used European design piece from female Dutch artist Meike van Schijnde" but would be removed.

The red lip urinals by Dutch artist Meike van Schijnde at Ananas Bar and Brasserie in The Rocks. Credit:AAP

"We sincerely apologise if they have caused offence. They are being removed today," a spokeswoman said in a statement.

A spokeswoman for the interior design company that selected the items for the restaurant described them as "playful".

Feminist publisher Anne Summers said interior design was not an excuse for misogyny.