Eat & drink
Midden by Mark Olive
The land on which the Opera House stands is known as Tubowgule to its Traditional Custodians, the Gadigal. With its proximity to the water, the area was rich in resources, including oysters. The shells discarded by the First Nations people formed ‘middens’ located around Sydney Harbour.
Opera Bar
With the Sydney Opera House as its backdrop and picture perfect views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it is not surprising that Opera Bar has become a favourite Sydney experience. Reflecting the spirit of Sydney, Opera Bar is relaxed and stylish with a sunny disposition that celebrates the seasons and shares local favourites. Showcasing Australian suppliers and provenance, freshness and seasonality infuse everything they do from spritzy cocktails and crisp pale ales to their light and seasonal menu with a seafood focus. Come by the water's edge and enjoy al fresco wine and cocktails or watch chefs shuck oysters and grab a few plates to enjoy with friends. On evenings and weekends live music and DJs provide the perfect soundtrack to your long lunch, after work drinks or catch ups. Opera Bar is the perfect destination for firsts, finales and everything in between.
House Canteen
Nestled beneath the sails, House Canteen is a new all-day, canteen inspired dining venue with show-stopping views of Sydney Harbour. Crafted by Solotel Group and Matt Moran, House Canteen offers a vibrant pan-Asian, flavour-led experience suited to those on the run, and those stopping to take in the view.
Bennelong
Bennelong serves to celebrate the Sydney Opera House and its extraordinary architecture by offering a culturally significant and inspiring menu showcasing a most magnificent production of Australian food and wine. To quote The New York Times, “Bennelong may be the Holy Grail of Australian restaurants.” Named for the Aboriginal interlocutor who had his hut on this historic spot, a place for feasting and celebration for thousands of years, Fink’s Bennelong restaurant is housed in the first pavilion that greets visitors. With its spectacular, cathedral-like interior, the Bennelong pavilion is known as the Opera House in miniature, while the menu created by a team headed by one of Australia's most celebrated chefs, Peter Gilmore, is - as one critic put it - “Australia on a plate.”
The Lounge
Relax with comfortable lobby-style seating whilst enjoying a light pre-theatre offering two hours prior to the start of performances held in the Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre.
Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre Bars
Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre Bars are the place to meet with friends and family before a show. Enjoy refreshing drinks from the premium beverage list including all Australian wines, sip on a cocktail and snack on the delicious and convenient food options, whilst taking in some of the best views of Sydney Harbour. Please note that drinks and refreshments purchased at our theatre bars must be consumed in the designated foyer spaces and cannot be taken into venues unless otherwise advised.
Dining offers
Explore dining experiences and offers from pre-show meals to special occasions at the Sydney Opera House’s restaurants and bars.
