Restaurants celebrating Mardi Gras in Sydney

Ms.G’s Spot Drag Brunch is back and better than ever for Mardi Gras weekend. Kick off with an Absolut cocktail, then dive into a bottomless brunch featuring cheeseburger spring rolls, kingfish sashimi, mini banh mi, and a three-hour drinks package. The fun doesn’t stop there—CHRS NDRSN will be spinning tracks, and you’ll be treated to unforgettable drag performances by Coco Jumbo, Kalin Klein, Dammit Janet, Dominique Topp, and Fairah. Tickets are flying fast, so get in quick.

The Winery is inviting Enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless drinks and a colourful array of brunch dishes with drag performances every Saturday until March 8th. For laughs, don’t miss the Mardi Gras Comedy Night with four comedy Kings and Queens or get creative at Mardi Gras Drinks & Doodles with Darlinghurst Life Drawing. And The Winery’s first-ever Parade Night Party will keep the energy high with back-to-back DJs, festival vibes, and plenty of fun.

QT Sydney is turning up the glitter with The QT Playhouse, a vibrant sensory playground celebrating Mardi Gras. From February 17th to March 2nd, swing by for Playful Hour at Gowings & Parlour, where $14 Absolut Vodka cocktails like hibiscus passionfruit, strawberry yuzu, and tropical pineapple coconut set the mood. DJs keep the vibes going Thursday to Saturday, and the drinks flow as the celebrations heat up. Whether you’re pre-gaming or recovering, QT’s vibrant cocktails and energy are the perfect way to get into the Mardi Gras spirit. Don’t forget to treat yourself to the Rainbow High Tea by Adriano Zumbo on select dates.

Mardi Gras does Yum Cha at The Lucky Prawn at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, a brewery with a nostalgic 1980s pub vibe, served with a side of country-town Chinese Australian eats. This year, they’re celebrating Sydney Mardi Gras with Mardi Cha. A two-day event, Saturday will feature a lively Mardi Gras-themed yum cha session and entertainment to set the scene for the night’s festivities. Come Sunday, Mardi Cha slows down with Bloody Marys, lo-fi tunes, and stories from the night before. Recovery mode never tasted better.

If you're in Sydney for Mardi Gras and want to fuel the fire before the parade, make your way to Mee So. Just a stone’s throw from Oxford Street, it’s a no-reservation, high-energy haven where fierce drag queens and pounding DJs rule the stage from 4pm to 7pm. Think Karna Ford from RuPaul's Drag Race and Champagne X hosting a riot of glitter and groove. Thirsty? Get in the spirit with two exclusive Mardi Gras cocktails – Lava Lady, a spicy gin concoction, and Carnival Crush, a tropical tequila punch. With their à la carte menu and vibes that never quit, Mee So's got your pre-party game covered.