Discover the Quay Quarter Lanes in Sydney’s Circular Quay

Sydney’s long-awaited Quay Quarter Lanes is the city’s hottest lifestyle destination. Located in the Circular Quay harbour, this exciting precinct aligns lively restaurants and artisanal cafes with boutique retailers and wellness centres.

Marrying 21st century style yet with a respectful nod to the area’s past, Quay Quarter Lanes has thoughtfully transformed the Circular Quay while restoring significant heritage buildings. Discover what lies in store as you wander these characterful lanes.

Shopping and wellbeing at Quay Quarter Lanes

Once former merchant laneways, Quay Quarter Lanes has reinvigorated the neighbourhood with a slew of exciting shops and boutiques. Spanning Young Street and Loftus Lane, there are surprises to uncover at every turn.

Pick up local, handmade chocolates and confectionary at Adora. Refresh yourself with a classically Italian pistachio gelato and specialty coffee at Zini Contemporary Gelateria. Give your hair a trendy overhaul at the chic Tribe Lifestyle Salon.

Dining at Quay Quarter Lanes

Food and drink take centre stage at Quay Quarter Lanes. Featuring dynamic global eateries by Australia’s most imaginative chefs, you’ll find culinary experiences galore.

Immerse yourself in the art of Japanese Omakase dining at Besuto. With your 18-course sitting entirely in the hands of the chef, you’ll be promised a delightfully unexpected meal of Japanese taste sensations.

For a taste of Paris, Bouillon l’Entrecôte brings French-brasserie style dining to Sydney. Serving premium sirloin steak, accompanied by their delicious secret sauce and crispy homemade French fries, Bouillon l’Entrecôte is Sydney’s first classically French, Bouillon-style restaurant.

Fancy a grab-and-go lunch? Devour the best Vietnamese bánh mì in the city at Marrickville Pork Roll. Small, soft baguettes, generously stuffed with BBQ pork and fresh coriander, they’ll keep you going all day.

History and culture at Quay Quarter

Sydney’s Circular Quay has immense cultural significance to the city’s recent past as well as its original custodians, the Aboriginal people. Its heritage and identity are celebrated through sympathetic restoration of historical buildings and indigenous art.

For thousands of years, Sydney and its harbour was occupied by the Gadigal people. A series of beautiful public artworks by esteemed Wiradjuri/Kamilaroi artist Jonathan Jones tells the story of Aboriginal man, Arabanoo, who was central to the first engagement with European people.

To preserve and honour the area’s rich maritime and trading past, two 19th century heritage wool store buildings, the Gallipoli Memorial Club and Hinchcliff Woolstore have been lovingly restored to their original glory.

Visiting the Quay Quarter Lanes offers an immersive exploration of the area’s fascinating stories and culture as well as excellent shopping and dining destinations.

Quay Quarter at a glance

• Quay Quarter Lanes is 293km and three hours’ drive from Canberra.
• The greater Quay Quarter comprises Quay Quarter Tower, QQT Market Hall and Quay Quarter Lanes.
• Quay Quarter Lanes’ main shops and salons include Adora Handmade Chocolates, Zini Contemporary Gelateria, Tribe Lifestyle Salon and The Mens’ Grooming.
• Quay Quarter Lanes’ main restaurants include Besuto, Bouillon l’Entrecôte, Londres 126, Grana, Hinchcliff House and Marrickville Pork Roll.

Who is Quay Quarter Lanes good for?

Shoppers, foodies, families, couples.

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