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Best Oyster Happy Hours in Sydney: Where to Get Oysters From $2
The best oysters in Sydney starting at $2 a pop
Sydney’s best oyster happy hours start at just $2 and run the gamut from harbourside sunset moments at Pier Bar in Walsh Bay and late-night feasts at The Charles Bar in the CBD to the sunny beer garden of The Erko in Erskineville. An oyster hour, for every occasion.
We’ve slurped our way around town to suss the best happy hours, and you’re in for a real treat. Read on for the best oysters in Sydney, happy hour edition…
Best $2 Oyster Happy Hours in Sydney
Abode
Kick off your evenings at Abode with a midweek happy hour like no other. From Monday to Friday, 4:30 to 6:30pm, enjoy $2 oysters freshly sourced from the Nambucca River, paired with select beers and wines from $8 a glass, or sip on $15 cocktails, including the iconic Gin Fizz.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Cocktail lovers, Date night, Budget-friendly
Need To Know: Monday to Friday, 4:30pm to 6:30pm
The Sanderson
Chic CBD brasserie The Sanderson is elevating its weekday lunch service with a $2 oyster offering (down from $8). For city workers seeking to savour their meal, the venue is now offering a three-course power lunch for $85, with gnocchi, prawns and lamb rump all on the menu.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Long lunch, Group dining, Business lunch
Need To Know: Lunch service, Wednesday to Friday
Morrison’s
A stalwart of Sydney’s oyster scene, Morrison’s sells over 6000 shucked-to-order oysters per week. Served out of a brass oyster cabinet, every element of the service here is premium, with a variety of oysters up for grabs, including Moonlight Flat, East 33 Sydney Rock, Appellation and Coffin Bay Pacific oysters. Score them for $2 a pop every Wednesday!
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Date night, Budget-friendly, Quick bite
Need To Know: Wednesday, 6pm to 7pm
Sky Bar
It’s a fact that oysters consumed whilst taking in panoramic views of the city skyline taste even better. If you’re strategic, you can dine on Sky Bar‘s fresh Sydney Rock Oysters for just $2. Bonus points for $15 Don Julio margaritas.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cocktail bar
Best For: Date night, Budget-friendly, Locals
Need To Know: Tuesday to Saturday, 4pm to 6pm
Pier Bar
Join Pier Bar for sunset hour and you won’t just score swish views of the harbour. They’re serving up oysters at $2 a pop alongside $12 spritz.
Suburb: Walsh Bay
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cocktail bar
Best For: Date night, Waterfront, Outdoor dining
Need To Know: Monday to Friday, 5pm to 6pm
The Charles Bar
Feeling peckish of an evening? Head to The Charles Bar any night after 9pm and you’ll find $2 oysters up for grabs. You can also pick up $18 burgers, and $13 mini cocktails.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: French
Best For: Late night
Need To Know: Every day after 9pm
The Erko
The only thing better than a happy hour is a happy weekend. The Erko serves the happiest of these with $14 Tommy’s Margs and $2 oysters on Saturday and Sunday. Bargain.
Suburb: Erskineville
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Weekend plans, Locals, Budget-friendly
Need To Know: Saturday and Sunday
The Best $3 Oyster Happy Hours in Sydney
Jane
Sydney Rock Oyster lovers, make your way over to Jane in Surry Hills for Australiano hour to see what all the fuss is about. $3 oysters with a guava vinaigrette are yours for the taking. Pair it with one of Jane’s equally well-priced happy hour drinks, which include $12 highballs and a $10 G&T.
Suburb: Surry Hills
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Cocktail lovers, Budget-friendly, Date night
Need To Know: Monday to Thursday, 5pm to 6pm, Friday to Sunday, 4pm to 6pm
Maybe Sammy
Consistently ranked as one of the world’s best bars, you can trust that your drink at Maybe Sammy is going to be top-notch. In bonus news, you can also pair your world-class bevvie with delicious Sydney Rock Oysters…better yet, you can score some gorge Appellation oysters for $3 on Saturdays!
Suburb: The Rocks
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cocktail bar
Best For: Cocktail lovers, Weekend plans, Locals
Need To Know: Offer is available every Saturday until sold out
FAQs About the Best Oyster Happy Hours in Sydney
Abode (Monday to Friday, 4:30 to 6:30pm), Sky Bar (Tuesday to Saturday, 4 to 6pm), Morrison’s (Wednesday, 6 to 7pm) and The Charles Bar (daily after 9pm) all offer them in the city, while The Sanderson has $2 oysters at lunch from Wednesday to Friday. Beyond the CBD, Pier Bar in Walsh Bay runs a weekday sunset hour from 5 to 6pm, and The Erko in Erskineville serves $2 oysters every Saturday and Sunday.
The Erko in Erskineville serves $2 oysters every Saturday and Sunday, alongside $14 Tommy’s Margaritas in its beer garden. Maybe Sammy in The Rocks offers $3 Appellation oysters every Saturday until they sell out, so get in early. Jane in Surry Hills runs its happy hour from Friday to Sunday, 4pm to 6pm, with $3 Sydney rock oysters and guava vinaigrette. Sky Bar’s $2 oyster deal also extends to Saturday, from 4pm to 6pm, and The Charles Bar serves $2 oysters every night after 9pm.
For lunch, The Sanderson in the CBD offers $2 oysters (down from $8) during weekday lunch service from Wednesday to Friday. It also runs an $85 three-course power lunch featuring gnocchi, prawns and lamb rump, making it a strong pick for business lunches. For late-night cravings, The Charles Bar in the CBD serves $2 oysters every day after 9pm, along with $18 burgers and $13 mini cocktails.
Abode runs its happy hour Monday to Friday, 4:30pm to 6:30pm, while Sky Bar offers $2 oysters with skyline views from Tuesday to Saturday, 4pm to 6pm. Morrison’s serves premium varieties on Wednesdays from 6pm to 7pm, and The Sanderson offers $2 oysters at lunch from Wednesday to Friday. For a late-night option, The Charles Bar serves $2 oysters every day after 9pm.
Morrison’s in the CBD is the go-to for oyster variety, shucking more than 6,000 oysters to order each week from a brass oyster cabinet. The menu features several varieties, including Moonlight Flat, East 33 Sydney Rock, Appellation and Coffin Bay Pacific oysters, so you can compare flavours side by side. Its $2 oyster happy hour runs on Wednesdays from 6pm to 7pm. For something different, Abode sources its $2 oysters from the Nambucca River, while Jane dresses its $3 Sydney rock oysters with guava vinaigrette.
If you have already slurped your way through this edit of the best oysters in Sydney and are looking for more dining eats, be sure to check out our ultimate edits of the best bars and restaurants in Sydney.
