Nearby Dining
Theatre Royal Sydney is located between the hustle and bustle of Martin Place and Pitt Street Mall. Surrounded by numerous dining options to suit all tastes, visitors to the venue will be spoilt for choice when it comes to enjoying a pre-theatre meal. Our Bars offer light snacks, such as confectionery, gelato, and an excellent array of beverages perfect to enjoy before the performance.
Pricing and menus may differ from below and are subject to change without notice.
For SIX the Musical over the Christmas period:
- 26 December: Babylon Rooftop, Arches on Market, The Place and The Bar at The Fullerton Hotel
- 27 December: AALIA, Babylon Rooftop, The Place and The Bar at The Fullerton Hotel, The Restaurant Pendolino, Ten Stories, The International, Shell House
- 28 December: AALIA, Babylon Rooftop, The Place and The Bar at The Fullerton Hotel, The Restaurant Pendolino, Ten Stories, The International, Shell House
For Bluey's Big Play from 2 to 4 January, various retailers (as listed below) will be open in the food court near our theatre, along with Cabana Bar, located above our theatre on Level 8.
Cabana Bar
Level 8, 25 Martin Place (2-minute walk)
Looking for a place to grab a quick pre or post-show bite? Brought to you from the team behind Sydney's gem Verandah Precinct, Cabana Bar is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy while dining on great pub classics and delicious good-quality food.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, bookings available and walk-ins welcome. Late night menu available 9pm to 11pm from Thursday to Saturday.
The Place at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
1 Martin Place (2-minute walk, 120m)
The Pre-Theatre Dinner menu features a two-course dining experience for $58pp or a three-course experience for $68pp with a choice of entrée, main, and dessert, including a complimentary glass of house wine, beer, or soft drink.
Pre-Theatre Dinner menu is available Tuesday to Saturday 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Bookings and walk-ins welcome.
AALIA
Level 7, 25 Martin Place (2-minute walk)
Designed to share, AALIA's pre-theatre menu offers two courses for $60pp with additional sides and desserts available.
AALIA’s culinary team led by Executive Chef Paul Farag have spent years exploring dishes and techniques from lesser-known regions and coastlines of the Middle East and North Africa.
Pre-theatre dining from Tuesday to Saturday.
The Bar at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
1 Martin Place (2-minute walk, 120m)
The Bar, located in The Fullerton Hotel, is a tranquil setting which offers an ideal spot for a quiet respite from the energy of the city with an extensive menu on offer to suit all tastebuds.
Bookings are required for their Signature Afternoon High Tea, otherwise walk-ins are welcome at any time.
Open 8am to 10pm Tuesday to Friday, 10am to 10pm Saturday, and 10am to 9pm Sunday.
Arches On Market
68 Market St (4-minute walk, 350m)
Located within Swissôtel Sydney, Arches Bar is a luxury oasis serving signature cocktails, an extensive wine list and mouth watering plates every day of the week. With sweeping city views, old world charm and an in house pianist, dine on a light snack or dinner, meeting under the marble Arches.
Open 7 days a week from midday to late with a bar menu available starting from $18 - $35 and featuring an extensive wine list and cocktail menu.
Babylon Rooftop
Level 7, 188 Pitt St (4-minute walk, 300m)
Babylon Rooftop has been built upon the greatest expression of Middle Eastern hospitality, food. Their $60pp pre-theatre restaurant menu features house made bread, hummus, babaganosh, fattoush salad, and baked rice pilav with a choice of Turkish coffee cured & roasted duck OR shish tawook.
Pre-theatre menu for 2-4 people between 5pm - 6pm. For groups of 4+, please contact Babylon to discuss your options further. Open 7 days a week from midday to late.
THE INTERNATIONAL
Levels 8-10, 25 Martin Place (2-minute walk)
Launching this Spring, The International is situated in the heart of Martin Place. Led by Culinary Director Joel Bickford, the approach is simple: if it’s fun, delicious and exciting; it is on the menu. Comprising three distinctly international levels; The Grill, The Wine Bar and The Panorama Bar, The International is not just a restaurant, it’s a new standard of big city dining.
SHELL HOUSE DINING ROOM & TERRACE
37 Margaret Street (8-minute walk, 650m)
The Shell House Dining Room is classic in theory, yet modern and forward-thinking in practice. It is elegant, grand, and approachable at the same time. The perfect location for pre-show dining! The menu by Culinary Director Joel Bickford and Head Chef Brad Guest, focuses on carefully sourced produce, presenting simple, refined dishes that are infused with Australian provenance yet bear the mark of the Mediterranean way of life.
Open 12pm to late, Tuesday to Saturday
Bopp & Tone
60 Carrington Street (6-minute walk, 450m)
Embodying every day opulence and grandeur, Bopp & Tone's style is lived-in luxury, with a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Their menu centres around honest and generous share food, with Mediterranean influences and is predominantly cooked on the in-house wood grill or charcoal oven.
Open 6 days a week from midday to late. Walk-ins welcome, but bookings recommended.
Open 12pm to 5pm on Sundays from 1 September.
Ten Stories
68 Market St (4-minute walk, 350m)
Located within Swissôtel Sydney, Ten Stories offers a dining sanctuary high above the city streets with sweeping views of Sydney. Located just a block from Theatre Royal Sydney, dine on modern Australian cuisine with a seasonally updated menu. Offering an extensive wine list and cocktail menu, it’s the perfect location to start your night.
Pre-theatre dining is available Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm to 6.30pm with 2 courses at $60pp and 3 courses at $70pp.
25 Martin Place Food Court
Level 6, 25 Martin Place (30 second walk)
For January 2nd - 4th performances of Bluey's Big Play:
- Schnitz: Monday to Saturday
- Urban Barrel: Monday to Friday
- Ko-V Korean: Monday to Friday
- Cali Press: Monday to Friday
- Bar Fino: Monday to Saturday
From 6 January, the Food Court will be open Mon-Fri 7AM to 3PM. Schnitz and Bar Fino will be open on Saturdays for Bluey's Big Play.
Verandah Bar
65 Elizabeth Street (3-minute walk, 210m)
Located off Castlereagh Street, brought to you by Cabana Bar’s big sister, Verandah Bar is Sydney CBD's one-stop inner-city jungle oasis! Slinging quality pub feeds, handcrafted cocktails and fresh tap beer, Verandah Bar sets the perfect scene for an elevated pub experience with colleagues and friends alike. Swing past for a quick bite, kick back with a cocktail, or finish the night with a night cap.
Open Tuesday to Saturday, bookings available and walk-ins welcome.
The Restaurant Pendolino
Shop 100 in The Strand Arcade (4-minute walk, 230m)
Located in the historic Strand Arcade and only a three minute stroll away, experience The Restaurant Pendolino’s "Presto" offering. Enjoy a delicious two-course dinner featuring their signature tasting plate and your choice of pasta or risotto—Pasta Silana, Ravioli Di Magro, Tagliatelle Senesi, or Risotto Verde Con Gamberi.
Available Tuesday to Saturday for $85pp with seating at 5.30pm.
Sydney Common
161 Elizabeth Street (5-minute walk, 400m)
Located within the Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, Sydney Common reimagines classic yet contemporary hotel dining. The hatted restaurant with sweeping views of Hyde Park is the perfect location for a pre theatre dinner or a leisurely post theatre drink. Sydney Common celebrates contemporary, ingredient focused woodfire cooking with a uniquely Australian accent.
Open for dinner 6pm – 10pm Wednesday to Saturday. Their Bar is open Tuesday to Saturday from 4pm to 11pm.
Pricing and menus may differ from above and are subject to change without notice.