Food & Beverages

Shopping & dining

Information for Shoppers and Diners

Enjoy the Christmas ambience and do your shopping in the City this Christmas. Here is your one-stop-shop for retailers in the city, find out about Christmas trading hours, special deals and much more!

  • The Haymarket Hotel

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    The Haymarket Hotel is located in a former bank, with high ceilings and opulent marble features.

    Bringing back the elegance of lounge bars of yesteryear, the Haymarket Hotel is a refreshing surround of former opulence once only enjoyed by the privileged.

    With architectural features not seen in modern bars, it is a breathtakingly stunning space that you will be drawn into on a regular basis. The three designer spaces are perfect for your next work function, birthday or event.
    The Haymarket Hotel brings to you the most divine and tantalizing Cocktails in Sydney’s CBD!
    Pop by today and try one of our amazing beverages

    The Haymarket Hotel

    The Haymarket Hotel is located in a former bank, with high ceilings and opulent marble features.

    Bringing back the elegance of lounge bars of yesteryear, the Haymarket Hotel is a refreshing surround of former opulence once only enjoyed by the privileged.

    With architectural features not seen in modern bars, it is a breathtakingly stunning space that you will be drawn into on a regular basis. The three designer spaces are perfect for your next work function, birthday or event.
    The Haymarket Hotel brings to you the most divine and tantalizing Cocktails in Sydney’s CBD!
    Pop by today and try one of our amazing beverages

    Address
    661 George St Sydney, 2000
    Email address
    info@thehaymarkethotel.com.au
    Store phone
    (02) 8221 0226
    Website
    http://www.thehaymarkethotel.com.au
    Trading Hours

    Monday – Saturday 10am – 2am
    Sunday 10am – 10pm

  • Spiedo Restaurant & Bar

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    Alessandro Pavoni of one hatted Ormeggio at The Spit has launched Spiedo in the Sydney CBD. Spiedo is an informal restaurant and bar on Level 6 of the new Westfield Sydney.

    You’ll find something for all times of the day, 7 days a week – from breakfast to after dinner digestivi from our Grappa Trolley, and all times in between, including pre-theatre.

    Spiedo Restaurant & Bar features Alessandro’s famed SPIEDO BRESCIANO, Risotto and handmade Pastas as well as some new takes on Lombardy’s cuisine in the small plate selection. Oh, and did we mention how good the desserts are?

    The StuzziBar offers quality antipasto, sliced meats, pasta and salads not to mention great coffee and beer on tap, perfect for those a bit pushed for time!

    Christmas Present idea – GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE!

    Spiedo Restaurant & Bar

    Alessandro Pavoni of one hatted Ormeggio at The Spit has launched Spiedo in the Sydney CBD. Spiedo is an informal restaurant and bar on Level 6 of the new Westfield Sydney.

    You’ll find something for all times of the day, 7 days a week – from breakfast to after dinner digestivi from our Grappa Trolley, and all times in between, including pre-theatre.

    Spiedo Restaurant & Bar features Alessandro’s famed SPIEDO BRESCIANO, Risotto and handmade Pastas as well as some new takes on Lombardy’s cuisine in the small plate selection. Oh, and did we mention how good the desserts are?

    The StuzziBar offers quality antipasto, sliced meats, pasta and salads not to mention great coffee and beer on tap, perfect for those a bit pushed for time!

    Christmas Present idea – GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE!

    Address
    Shop 6004-6005 Westfield Sydney/77 Castlereagh St Sydney, 2000
    Email address
    info@spiedo.com.au
    Store phone
    (02) 8072 999
    Website
    http://www.spiedo.com.au
    Trading Hours

    7 days a week from 9am until late.
    www.spiedo.com.au

  • Sydney Fish Markets

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    36-Hour Seafood Marathon at Sydney Fish Market.

    5am Friday, 23 December right through to 5pm Saturday, 24 December (Christmas Eve)
    Shoppers can enjoy a midnight Prawn or Oyster and make the most of round the clock trading hours for their essential Christmas feast supplies.
    More details of trading hours for the Christmas holiday period to be announced shortly, please check the Sydney Fish Markets website.

    Sydney Fish Markets

    36-Hour Seafood Marathon at Sydney Fish Market.

    5am Friday, 23 December right through to 5pm Saturday, 24 December (Christmas Eve)
    Shoppers can enjoy a midnight Prawn or Oyster and make the most of round the clock trading hours for their essential Christmas feast supplies.
    More details of trading hours for the Christmas holiday period to be announced shortly, please check the Sydney Fish Markets website.

    Address
    1 Bank Stree Sydney, 2009
    Email address
    fishline@sydneyfishmarket.com.au
    Store phone
    (02) 9004 1100
    Website
    http://www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au/
    Trading Hours

    Special Christmas Trading:

    36-Hour Seafood Marathon at Sydney Fish Market
    5am Friday, 23 December right through to 5pm Saturday, 24 December (Christmas Eve)

    SFM retailers are open from 7am every day except Christmas Day.

  • The Victoria Room Tea Salon

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    Situated on Westfield Sydney’s Designer Gallery (Level 4), The Victoria Room Tea Salon is a luxury haven where fashion enthusiasts can rest their weary feet and enjoy a decadent High Tea with friends after a morning of Christmas shopping.

    Enjoy the Couture High Tea served with a glass of Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut at a cost of $56, or simply pop in for a plate of dainty ribbon sandwiches or the festive Christmas Scone.

    Assorted gifts are also available including Australia’s first High Tea cookbook ‘High Tea at The Victoria Room’ as well as beautiful tins of The Victoria Room’s premium loose leaf tea.

    The Victoria Room Tea Salon

    Situated on Westfield Sydney’s Designer Gallery (Level 4), The Victoria Room Tea Salon is a luxury haven where fashion enthusiasts can rest their weary feet and enjoy a decadent High Tea with friends after a morning of Christmas shopping.

    Enjoy the Couture High Tea served with a glass of Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut at a cost of $56, or simply pop in for a plate of dainty ribbon sandwiches or the festive Christmas Scone.

    Assorted gifts are also available including Australia’s first High Tea cookbook ‘High Tea at The Victoria Room’ as well as beautiful tins of The Victoria Room’s premium loose leaf tea.

    Address
    Designer Gallery (Level 4)/Westfield Sydney Cnr Pitt Street Mall and Market Street Sydney, 2000
    Email address
    info@theteasalon.com.au
    Store phone
    0293574488
    Website
    http://www.theteasalon.com.au
    Trading Hours

    The Victoria Room Tea Salon is open during Westfield Sydney’s extended Christmas trading hours.

    Centre Trading hours til Sunday 11 December

    Monday – Wednesday 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Thursday 9.30am – 9.00pm

    Friday – Saturday 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Sunday 10.00am – 6.00pm

    * Restaurants open until late.

    Christmas Trading hours as of Monday 12 December

    Monday 12 December 9.00am – 7.00pm

    Tuesday 13 December 9.00am – 7.00pm

    Wednesday 14 December 9.00am – 7.00pm

    Thursday 15 December 9.00am – 11.00pm

    Friday 16 December 9.00am – 9.00pm

    Saturday 17 December 9.00am – 6.30pm

    Sunday 18 December 9.00am – 6.00pm

    Monday 19 December 9.00am – 9.00pm

    Tuesday 20 December 9.00am – 10.00pm

    Wednesday 21 December 9.00am – 10.00pm

    Thursday 22 December 9.00am – 12.00am

    Friday 23 December 9.00am – 12.00am

    Saturday 24 December 9.00am – 6.30pm

    Sunday 25 December CLOSED

    Monday 26 December 8.00am – 9.00pm

    Tuesday 27 December 10.00am – 6.00pm

    Wednesday 28 December 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Thursday 29 December 9.30am – 9.00pm

    Friday 30 December 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Saturday 31 December 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Sunday 1 January CLOSED

    Monday 2 January 10.00am – 6.00pm

  • The Cupcake Bakery

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    Our cupcakes are baked from scratch daily, using the finest quality ingredients. With a great range of flavours available with Christmas decorations, come into one of our three CBD stores and place your order today. Why not make this season cupcakelicious!

    The Cupcake Bakery

    Our cupcakes are baked from scratch daily, using the finest quality ingredients. With a great range of flavours available with Christmas decorations, come into one of our three CBD stores and place your order today. Why not make this season cupcakelicious!

    Address
    2020B/188 Pitt St Sydney, 2000
    Store phone
    1300 635 002
    Website
    http://thecupcakebakery.com.au/
    Trading Hours

    Centre Trading hours til Sunday 11 December

    Monday – Wednesday 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Thursday 9.30am – 9.00pm

    Friday – Saturday 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Sunday 10.00am – 6.00pm

    * Restaurants open until late.

    Christmas Trading hours as of Monday 12 December

    Monday 12 December 9.00am – 7.00pm

    Tuesday 13 December 9.00am – 7.00pm

    Wednesday 14 December 9.00am – 7.00pm

    Thursday 15 December 9.00am – 11.00pm

    Friday 16 December 9.00am – 9.00pm

    Saturday 17 December 9.00am – 6.30pm

    Sunday 18 December 9.00am – 6.00pm

    Monday 19 December 9.00am – 9.00pm

    Tuesday 20 December 9.00am – 10.00pm

    Wednesday 21 December 9.00am – 10.00pm

    Thursday 22 December 9.00am – 12.00am

    Friday 23 December 9.00am – 12.00am

    Saturday 24 December 9.00am – 6.30pm

    Sunday 25 December CLOSED

    Monday 26 December 8.00am – 9.00pm

    Tuesday 27 December 10.00am – 6.00pm

    Wednesday 28 December 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Thursday 29 December 9.30am – 9.00pm

    Friday 30 December 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Saturday 31 December 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Sunday 1 January CLOSED

    Monday 2 January 10.00am – 6.00pm

  • Gloria Jean’s Coffees

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    Hot and cold coffee beverages, coffee accessories and merchandise, whole bean coffees, light savouries and patisseries.

  • Westfield, Sydney

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    The best Christmas ever! meet the experts, find tips and advice from the Westfield Experts

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    Westfield, Sydney

    The best Christmas ever! meet the experts, find tips and advice from the Westfield Experts

    Click here to meet the experts.

    Address
    Cnr Pitt Street and Market Street Sydney, 2000
    Store phone
    (02) 8236 9200
    Website
    http://www.westfield.com.au/sydney
    Trading Hours

    Centre Trading hours til Sunday 11 December

    Monday – Wednesday 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Thursday 9.30am – 9.00pm

    Friday – Saturday 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Sunday 10.00am – 6.00pm

    * Restaurants open until late.

    Christmas Trading hours as of Monday 12 December

    Monday 12 December 9.00am – 7.00pm

    Tuesday 13 December 9.00am – 7.00pm

    Wednesday 14 December 9.00am – 7.00pm

    Thursday 15 December 9.00am – 11.00pm

    Friday 16 December 9.00am – 9.00pm

    Saturday 17 December 9.00am – 6.30pm

    Sunday 18 December 9.00am – 6.00pm

    Monday 19 December 9.00am – 9.00pm

    Tuesday 20 December 9.00am – 10.00pm

    Wednesday 21 December 9.00am – 10.00pm

    Thursday 22 December 9.00am – 12.00am

    Friday 23 December 9.00am – 12.00am

    Saturday 24 December 9.00am – 6.30pm

    Sunday 25 December CLOSED

    Monday 26 December 8.00am – 9.00pm

    Tuesday 27 December 10.00am – 6.00pm

    Wednesday 28 December 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Thursday 29 December 9.30am – 9.00pm

    Friday 30 December 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Saturday 31 December 9.30am – 6.30pm

    Sunday 1 January CLOSED

    Monday 2 January 10.00am – 6.00pm

  • The Galeries

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    This Christmas, visit The Galeries to find unique gifts from our diverse mix of shops including Incu, Via Alley and Books Kinokuniya.

    With an exclusive in centre exhibition and gift wrapping services, escape into The Galeries and celebrate the beauty of the holiday season with art, fashion and literature. To find out more visit www.thegaleries.com

    The Galeries

    This Christmas, visit The Galeries to find unique gifts from our diverse mix of shops including Incu, Via Alley and Books Kinokuniya.

    With an exclusive in centre exhibition and gift wrapping services, escape into The Galeries and celebrate the beauty of the holiday season with art, fashion and literature. To find out more visit www.thegaleries.com

    Address
    500 George St Sydney, 2000
    Store phone
    02 9265 6888
    Website
    http://thegaleries.com
    Trading Hours

    Monday 12 December *9am – 7pm
    Tuesday 13 December *9am – 7pm
    Wednesday14 December *9am – 7pm
    Thursday 15 December *9am – 11pm
    Friday 16 December *9am – 9pm
    Saturday 17 December *9am – 6pm
    Sunday 18 December *9am – 6pm
    Monday 19 December *8am – 9pm
    Tuesday 20 December *8am – 10pm
    Wednesday 21 December *8am – 10pm
    Thursday 22 December *8am – 11pm
    Friday 23 December *8am – 8pm
    Saturday 24 December *8am – 6pm
    Sunday 25 December CLOSED
    Monday 26 December 8am – 9pm
    Tuesday 27 December 10am – 6pm
    Wednesday 28 December *9am – 6pm
    Thursday 29 December *9am – 9pm
    Friday 30 December *9am – 6pm
    Saturday 31 December *9am – 6pm
    Sunday 1 January CLOSED
    Monday 2 January 10am – 6pm
    Tuesday 3 January Normal trading hours resume

    *Please note that the opening times for stores on Ground, Levels 1 & 2 may differ.

  • Strand Arcade

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    Celebrate Christmas with the Stars! This holiday season, you can enjoy the charm of Christmas shopping at The Strand Arcade with extended shopping hours, festive music, decorations and live window displays. There will be four VIP nights each Thursday during December from 6pm – 9pm and you will be treated to exclusive offers from leading designers, a free gift bag, complimentary gift wrapping and a chance to win a $5000 shopping package. Join the Strand Society at www.strandarcade.com.au/Sign-Up to stay up to date with more information.

    To view our stylish Christmas gift ideas visit http://www.strandarcade.com.au/Catalogue.

    Strand Arcade

    Celebrate Christmas with the Stars! This holiday season, you can enjoy the charm of Christmas shopping at The Strand Arcade with extended shopping hours, festive music, decorations and live window displays. There will be four VIP nights each Thursday during December from 6pm – 9pm and you will be treated to exclusive offers from leading designers, a free gift bag, complimentary gift wrapping and a chance to win a $5000 shopping package. Join the Strand Society at www.strandarcade.com.au/Sign-Up to stay up to date with more information.

    To view our stylish Christmas gift ideas visit http://www.strandarcade.com.au/Catalogue.

    Address
    412-414 George St Sydney, 2000
    Store phone
    (02) 9232 4199
    Website
    http://strandarcade.com.au
    Trading Hours

    Monday 9:00am – 5:30pm
    Tuesday 9:00am – 5:30pm
    Wednesday 9:00am – 5:30pm
    Thursday 9:00am – 8:00pm
    Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm
    Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm
    Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm

    *Open until 9pm on Thursday nights in December

  • Market City

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    You’ve seen one shopping centre, you’ve seen them all right? That’s unless you’ve been to Market City, which has the lively feel of a market with all the choice of a shopping centre and the only Outlet Shopping in the CBD. It may not be so much a surprise when you think about where it’s located – right in the heart of Chinatown, above Paddy’s Markets.

    Market City

    You’ve seen one shopping centre, you’ve seen them all right? That’s unless you’ve been to Market City, which has the lively feel of a market with all the choice of a shopping centre and the only Outlet Shopping in the CBD. It may not be so much a surprise when you think about where it’s located – right in the heart of Chinatown, above Paddy’s Markets.

    Address
    9-13 Hay Street, Haymarket Sydney, 2000
    Store phone
    (02) 9288 8900
    Website
    http://www.marketcity.com.au
    Trading Hours

    Monday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
    Tuesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
    Wednesday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
    Thursday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
    Friday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
    Saturday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
    Sunday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

  • JB’s @ Holiday Inn Darling Harbour

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    Enjoy a relaxed Christmas Lunch or Dinner at JB’s (located in the Holiday Inn Darling Harbour).

    JB’s will be serving both a 2 and 3 course menu from $59.00 per person and is the perfect setting to enjoy the festivities with family and friends.

    JB’s @ Holiday Inn Darling Harbour

    Enjoy a relaxed Christmas Lunch or Dinner at JB’s (located in the Holiday Inn Darling Harbour).

    JB’s will be serving both a 2 and 3 course menu from $59.00 per person and is the perfect setting to enjoy the festivities with family and friends.

    Address
    68 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour Sydney, 2000
    Email address
    fb@holidayinndarlingharbour.com.au
    Store phone
    9291 0200
    Website
    http://www.holidayinn.com
    Trading Hours

    Christmas Day Lunch: 12noon – 2.00pm
    Christmas Night Dinner: 5.30pm – 9.00pm

  • VIVO Cafe

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    Located in the centre of the Sydney CBD, VIVO café is perfect for a dine in or takeaway breakfast or lunch as well as your next meeting or function. VIVO Cafe at 388 George Street is open from 6am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 6am to 6.30pm on Fridays, offers all day dining, is licensed and has audio visual capabilities.

    VIVO Cafe

    Located in the centre of the Sydney CBD, VIVO café is perfect for a dine in or takeaway breakfast or lunch as well as your next meeting or function. VIVO Cafe at 388 George Street is open from 6am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 6am to 6.30pm on Fridays, offers all day dining, is licensed and has audio visual capabilities.

    Address
    388 George Street Sydney, 2000
    Email address
    VIVO@vivocafe.com.au
    Store phone
    02 9221 1169
    Website
    http://www.vivocafe.com.au
    Trading Hours

    Monday to Thursday 6am to 5pm
    Friday 6am to 6.30pm

  • World Square Shopping Centre

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    To make this a Christmas you won’t forget, World Square are offering shoppers a chance to win an incredible adventure for 2 to the Canadian Rocky Mountains by simply making a purchase from any of our 90 specialty stores. With late night trading every day and gift wrapping services available in December, World Square offers a truly unique Christmas shopping experience.

    World Square Shopping Centre

    To make this a Christmas you won’t forget, World Square are offering shoppers a chance to win an incredible adventure for 2 to the Canadian Rocky Mountains by simply making a purchase from any of our 90 specialty stores. With late night trading every day and gift wrapping services available in December, World Square offers a truly unique Christmas shopping experience.

    Address
    680 George Street Sydney, 2000
    Email address
    info@worldsquare.com.au
    Store phone
    (02) 8669 6900
    Website
    http://www.worldsquare.com.au
    Trading Hours

    REGULAR TRADING HOURS
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat
    10am – 7pm
    Thursday
    10am – 9pm
    Sunday
    10am – 5pm

    CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS
    Monday 19 – Friday 23 December
    10am – 9pm
    Saturday 24 December (Christmas Eve)
    10am – 5pm
    Sunday 25 December (Christmas Day)
    CENTRE CLOSED
    Monday 26 December (Boxing Day)
    10am – 7pm

  • Chifley Plaza

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    Late night shopping! enjoy Christmas Jazz, complimentary gift wrapping and free car parking on Thursday 22 December open til 8pm.

    Enjoy late night shopping and recieve free parking! Simply spend $100 or more at Chifley Plaza (5.30-8.30pm). Conditions apply, please check the website for more details.

    Out now, our online Christmas Gift Guide.

    Chifley Plaza

    Late night shopping! enjoy Christmas Jazz, complimentary gift wrapping and free car parking on Thursday 22 December open til 8pm.

    Enjoy late night shopping and recieve free parking! Simply spend $100 or more at Chifley Plaza (5.30-8.30pm). Conditions apply, please check the website for more details.

    Out now, our online Christmas Gift Guide.

    Address
    2 Chifley Square Sydney, 2000
    Store phone
    (02) 9221 6111
    Website
    http://www.chifleyplaza.com.au/
    Trading Hours

    Hours up until 18 December:

    Mon 9:30am – 6:00pm
    Tue 9:30am – 6:00pm
    Wed 9:30am – 6:00pm
    Thu 9:30am – 6:00pm
    Fri 9:30am – 6:00pm
    Sat 9:30am – 4:00pm*
    Sun Closed
    * Individual store hours may vary.

    Holiday trading hours from Monday 19 December:

    Mon 19 Dec – Weds 21 Dec 9:30am – 6:00pm
    Thurs 22 Dec 9:30am – 8:00pm * Special Holiday late night shopping
    Fri 23 Dec 9:30am – 6:00pm
    Sat 24 Dec 9:30am – 4:00pm*
    Sun 25 Dec Closed
    Mon 26 Dec Closed
    Tues 27 Dec Closed
    Weds 28 Dec – Fri 30 Dec 9:30am – 6:00pm
    Sat 31 Dec 9:30am – 4:00pm*
    Sun 1 Jan Closed
    Mon 2 Jan Closed
    Tues 3 Jan 9:30am – 6:00pm
    * May exclude some retailers, individual store hours apply.

  • Myer Sydney City

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    Jump in – it’s Christmas

    Celebrate Christmas with great gift ideas, dazzling decorations, traditional trimmings, festive inspiration and much more.

    Gift finder.
    Ask a gift lifesaver.
    View catalogue.
    Shop now.

    Myer Sydney City

    Jump in – it’s Christmas

    Celebrate Christmas with great gift ideas, dazzling decorations, traditional trimmings, festive inspiration and much more.

    Gift finder.
    Ask a gift lifesaver.
    View catalogue.
    Shop now.

    Address
    436 George Street Sydney, 2000
    Store phone
    (02) 9238 9111
    Website
    http://www.myer.com.au/
    Trading Hours

    Mon 9 AM – 7 PM
    Tues 9 AM – 7 PM
    Wed 9 AM – 7 PM
    Thurs 9 AM – 9 PM
    Fri 9 AM – 8 PM
    Sat 9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun 10 AM – 6 PM

    Extended Christmas shopping hours will commence in December, please stay tuned for more information to be released shortly.