Things to Do in Haymarket, Sydney

Haymarket is known for its diverse dining scene, featuring everything from dumpling bars to fine dining, and is home to Sydney's Chinatown. Market City offers factory outlets and Asian grocers, while the Capitol Theatre adds a cultural touch to the area.

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Top things to do in Haymarket

Capitol Theatre
★ 4.7 · 6.0k
Theater
Ornate Victorian theatre offering musicals, comedy acts, ballets and plays, plus 5 stylish bars.
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Sweet Lu Chinatown
★ 4.4 · 1.0k
Chocolate Shop
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 9:30 PM
Fri
11 AM – 10 PM
Sat
11 AM – 10 PM
Sun
11 AM – 9:30 PM
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Kpopfriends
★ 4.8 · 342
Record Store
Mon–Tue
12 PM – 5 PM
Wed–Fri
11 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
11 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
11 AM – 5:30 PM
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Hay St Market
★ 4.5 · 1.0k
Market
A buzzing, fully licensed market in Sydney with over 48 traders, offering food, drinks, shopping, and entertainment from morning until late, Wednesday to Sunday.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
8 AM – 10 PM
Sat
8 AM – 10 PM
Sun
8 AM – 6 PM
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Market City Shopping Centre
★ 4.4 · 1.3k
Outlet Mall
A shopping center in Sydney's CBD, known as a premier hub for factory outlet shopping in Haymarket's Chinatown.
Mon–Wed
10 AM – 7 PM
Thu
10 AM – 8 PM
Fri
10 AM – 7 PM
Sat
10 AM – 7 PM
Sun
10 AM – 7 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Haymarket

Ho Jiak Haymarket
★ 4.5 · 5.8k
Malaysian· A$20–40
A popular Malaysian restaurant in Chinatown known for its authentic, home-style dishes like laksa, char kwe tiao, satay, and innovative new combinations.
Mon–Wed
11 AM – 11 PM
Thu–Fri
11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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Mamak
★ 4.3 · 6.0k
Dessert Shop· $
Buzzing, contemporary Malaysian restaurant serving satay, noodles & desserts like sweet roti.
Mon–Thu
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Fri
11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 12 AM
Sat
11:30 AM – 12 AM
Sun
11:30 AM – 10 PM
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Noelle’s cafe
★ 4.9 · 778
Café & Bakery· A$1–20
Every day
7 AM – 3 PM
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6oz Coffee
★ 4.9 · 239
Coffee Shop· A$1–20
Mon
7 AM – 3 PM
Tue–Thu
7 AM – 4 PM
Fri
7 AM – 3 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Haven Coffee - Haymarket
★ 4.7 · 511
Coffee Roastery· A$1–20
A cafe in a network of five across Sydney, known for specialty coffee and seasonal food.
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 3:30 PM
Sun
8 AM – 3:30 PM
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Matsusaka Backstreet
★ 4.7 · 3.5k
Japanese· A$40–60
Japanese noodle joint where dishes are ordered using tablets and served on small wooden tables.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Fri
12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun
12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
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Squid Pocha × Chicken V
★ 4.7 · 1.3k
Korean· A$20–40
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 3:30 AM
Fri
12 PM – 5:30 AM
Sat
12 PM – 5:30 AM
Sun
12 PM – 3:30 AM
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Spice Paradise
★ 4.7 · 784
Chinese· A$40–60
Mon–Wed
11:30 AM – 9 PM
Thu–Fri
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat
11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun
11:30 AM – 9 PM
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Wingboy Darling Square
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Chicken Wings· A$20–40
A restaurant offering chicken wings with 13 sauces made daily, known for its chicken wings in Sydney.
Mon–Tue
11 AM – 9 PM
Wed–Thu
11 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10 PM
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Happy Chef Noodle Restaurant
★ 4.4 · 956
Chinese Noodles· A$1–20
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Edition Roasters
★ 4.3 · 1.5k
Café & Bakery· A$20–40
A roastery that offers a carefully curated and roasted range of single origin coffees, focusing on distinct omni-roasting to highlight each coffee's unique profile.
Mon–Wed
8 AM – 4 PM
Thu–Fri
8 AM – 10 PM
Sat
8 AM – 10 PM
Sun
8 AM – 8 PM
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