SXSW Sydney: The Ultimate Restaurant Dining Guide for 2024

This SXSW Sydney restaurant guide would not be complete without including the icon that is Bopp & Tone. Operated by Applejack Hospitality group, Bopp & Tone is a stylish Mediterranean restaurant tucked on Carrington Street in Sydney’s CBD. The interiors are simply exquisite with plenty of vintage marble and timber furnishings to marvel at. And, let’s not forget the charming alfresco terrace that comes to life on a balmy evening. The food menu centres around the use of their in-house wood grill and charcoal oven – so expect plenty of fiery flavours in their seasonal dishes. Of course, Bopp & Tone knows how to set the rhythm with their creative array of cocktails and thoughtfully chosen wine list.

Less than a two-minute walk away from Tumbalong Park is one of the best places to eat and drink this SXSW Sydney 2024 festival, Darling Pavilion. Think of it as a chic styled pub that blends traditional watering hole fare with the feels and flavours of the Mediterranean. With both indoor and outdoor areas, Darling Pavillion should be your go-to this October – whether you’re here for a feed or a drink to cap off the day. Plus, with lunch specials every Wednesday as well as live DJ’s every Friday and Saturday night, Darling Pavilion is the perfect solution regardless of your reason to visit.

If you’re wanting to spice up your SXSW festival plans, a visit to one of Sydney’s best Mexican restaurants will do the trick. Welcome to Esteban! Located at the back of York Street, Esteban is the lovechild brought to life by Tequila Mockingbird’s Michael Fegent, Luca Bielli and Mark Crawford. Focusing on Mexican cuisine mixed with a modern Australian twist, Esteban promises an authentic and flavoursome experience. The menu is divided by entrees, tacos, sides, parrilla-cooked dishes and, of course, divine dessert items to finish – expect to see the likes of Tasmanian Salmon Ceviche Taco, Twice-Cooked Pork Belly, NSW Lamb Should Birria and, even Tres Leches make a mention too. Esteban also offers a daily lunch express menu as well as a cocktail and taco happy hour every Monday and Tuesday.

Get ready to hook your tastebuds at one of Sydney’s best seafood restaurants, Flying Fish. Found inside of The Star Sydney, Flying Fish offers a refined dining experience highlighting freshly caught Australian and New Zealand seasonal seafood. The menu features the likes of Yellowfin Tuna, Bay Lobster Ravioli, Goolwa Pipis and, of course, Flying Fish’s Signature Seafood Platter for Two. Elevated by the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking out onto Pyrmont Bay and Sydney city, Flying Fish is also perfect for wine lovers with an extensive list including plenty of Australian and French varieties. So, stop swimming around and be sure to make a reservation for the SXSW Sydney!