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Sydney’s Best Dining Precincts for a Progressive Night Out
Dining precincts are popping up all over Sydney, offering Sydneysiders the chance to cruise from one venue to the next with ease. Sip pre-dinner drinks before moseying over to dinner and on to dessert, all without having to jump in the car or catch a train. Bliss! This is a dining trend we’re here for through and through.
Next time you’re firing off options in the group chat, consider these culinary hubs. From Japanese-centric precincts to brand-new builds, these are the best dining precincts in Sydney right now.
Wunderlich Lane
As Sydney’s newest dining precinct, Wunderlich Lane has attracted a lot of hype, but it’s all justified! Pleasing to the eye, this foodie haven has you sorted from your morning coffee to late-night drinks. Bar Julius is a breaky favourite (and also an all-day diner!) whilst Olympus has you sorted for top-tier Greek and Island Radio for Southeast Asian fusion. Head to Lottie if rooftop drinks and Mexican are on the cards or Baptist Street Rec Club for some seriously nostalgic tunes, interiors and bevvies. And to finish it off? Messina is it!
Corner of Cleveland and Baptist Street
South Eveleigh
This community hub is a favourite for everything from quick lunch breaks through to after-work beers and weekend coffee dates. With multiple areas to kick back, this precinct is ideal for picking up a bite to eat and settling into one of the many green spaces. Skate and scooter parks, sandpits and outdoor workstations are littered throughout, whilst free activations and events take place on a monthly basis. Head to Toby’s Estate or The Grounds Coffee Factory for a cup of the good stuff or swing by Eat Fuh, Fishbowl of Sana Mediterranean for a quick and healthy lunch. And when you’re looking to indulge, attend trivia night at BrewDog before stopping into Anita’s Gelato for a scoop of creamy Cookieman ice cream.
2 Locomotive Street, South Eveleigh
Prefecture 48
Dreams really do come true. If a trip to Japan isn’t on the cards for the minute, we’ve got some exciting news for you. Sydney is now home to a three-storey Japanese precinct consisting of six venues – the backdrop to what we can imagine will be many a delicious progressive dinner.
Nestled inside a heritage-listed Victorian warehouse, this precinct is home to six distinct venues, each offering a unique dining experience. Discover Ibushi, a robata grill restaurant; Dear Florence, a patisserie; Whisky Thief, an intimate whisky bar; Garuku, a Kaiseki fine-dining haven; Five, a modern European eatery; and Omakase by P48, where artistry takes centre stage. With impeccable service and an unforgettable atmosphere, this is one spot you’ll want to keep coming back to.
Prefecture 48, 230 Sussex Street Sydney
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Quay Quarter
Perched minutes from Circular Quay, Quay Quarter is the perfect precinct to hit up for drinks, dinner and a stroll. The laneways that make up the vast majority of this dining destination are a delight to explore, including a hidden bar tucked underneath the city and a pavement pasta bar. You’ll find hatted restaurants, fine diners, quick takeaway spots and chocolate shops with hot chocolate on tap (literally!). One to explore!
Quay Quarter, Sydney
Spice Alley
This little nook of the city is conveniently located a short walk from Central Station. Weave your way down Spice Alley and you’ll be treated to plenty of Southeast Asian restaurants that are available to dine-in or takeaway. There is a communal area for seating which means you and your pals can indulge in a combined feast or each pick your favourites to chow down on together. There are small bars to explore as well as Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai, Chinese and Japanese joints.
Darling Square
This expansive precinct is a grazer’s dream with plenty of snacky stops nestled within the cobblestoned laneways and buzzing Exchange building. If dessert is your number one priority, you’ll be spoilt for choice with frozen yoghurt favourite Freo, donuts slingers Short Stop, Japanese cheesecake purveyors 15 Cenchi and sugary tanghulu makers Hulu Hulu scattered throughout the precinct. You’ll also find an outpost from the iconic Marrickville Pork Roll and XOPP from the good people behind Golden Century. It’s a progressive feast of mass proportions!
Haymarket, Sydney
If you loved this edit of the best dining precincts in Sydney and fancy browsing for more great places to eat, be sure to take a peek at our favourite restaurants in Manly and our favourite bars in the Eastern Suburbs.
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