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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Sweet Lu Chinatown ★ 4.5 · 1.1k
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Capitol Theatre ★ 4.7 · 6.1k
Ornate Victorian theatre offering musicals, comedy acts, ballets and plays, plus 5 stylish bars.
Kpopfriends ★ 4.8 · 345
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
Hay St Market ★ 4.5 · 1.1k
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
Chinatown Friday Night Market ★ 4.3 · 1.1k
Vibrant weekly Asian market featuring work by local designers & artists, plus street-food stalls.
Mon–Thu Closed
Fri 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Haymarket
Mamak ★ 4.3 · 6.1k· $
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
6oz Coffee ★ 4.9 · 246· A$1–20
Mon 7 AM – 3 PM
Tue–Thu 7 AM – 4 PM
Fri 7 AM – 3 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Maka Baka Bar ★ 4.9 · 547· A$20–40
Mon–Thu 6 PM – 2 AM
Fri 4 PM – 2 AM
Sat 4 PM – 2 AM
Sun 6 PM – 12 AM
Haven Coffee - Haymarket ★ 4.7 · 529· 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
Matsusaka Backstreet ★ 4.7 · 3.5k· A$40–60
Japanese noodle joint where dishes are ordered using tablets and served on small wooden tables.
Every day 12 PM – 9:30 PM
Noelle’s cafe ★ 4.9 · 820· A$1–20
Every day 7 AM – 3 PM
Manoushi Espresso ★ 4.7 · 259
Mon–Fri 6 AM – 9 PM
Sat 8 AM – 9 PM
Sun 8 AM – 10 PM
Cam On Restaurant (Market City) ★ 4.8 · 816· A$20–40
Every day 11 AM – 8 PM
Temu Kangen Indonesian Restaurant ★ 4.8 · 709· A$20–40
Every day 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Wingboy Darling Square ★ 4.6 · 1.2k· $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
Nanjing Dumpling 小金陵 ★ 4.5 · 1.7k· A$20–40
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun 8:30 AM – 9:30 PM Planning time in Haymarket?
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