Dining offers

26 May - 17 June

Butter, the iconic fried chicken and sneaker joint in Surry Hills, has combined forces with award-winning distillery Archie Rose to bring you fried chicken, cocktails and beats at NEON RAMEN, a limited time pop-up in the Yallamundi Rooms. 

NEON RAMEN will be serving up Butter’s famous fried chicken atop of steaming hot ramen. There'll be burgers, tenders coated in an Archie Rose glaze with crispy golden fries, and hot cinnamon donuts. Pair with Archie Rose cocktails or get fancy with G.H. Mumm Champagne. 

26 May - 17 June

If you're looking for some sights, sounds, sips & snacks look no further than Opera Bar this VIVID Sydney.

Opera Bar will celebrate the natural beauty of the harbour city with food inspired by the land and sea, and specially-curated cocktails as part of Vivid Sydney’s brand new festival pillar, Vivid Food.

Entry is free and tables are operated on a walk-in basis! Opera Bar is ready to serve up some good eats and good times!

26 May - 17 June

Family-friendly dining destination House Canteen will come alive with Neon Harbour, a mesmerising LED glass-blown light installation by artist Carla O’Brien featuring life-size sculptures of underwater animals.

Grab a special cocktail that will light up your taste buds and satiate your appetite with their signature sushi rings.

22 July - 27 August 2023

Sit and savour ‘Pie’ Tea before you see Sweeney Todd. We'll be serving up a delicious, delectable concoction of pies, finger sandwiches and sweet treats with hot mulled tea from the Drama Theatre foyer. Perfect to share with a friend if you dare.

27 July - 25 August 2023

Join us for a thrilling ‘dinner and show’ experience which kicks off a with a private tour of the Opera House’s most enigmatic spaces before being led into our newest intimate space where will sit down to enjoy the twisted delights of a three-course Sweeney Todd inspired dinner, including entrée, main and dessert matched with paired wines.

After dinner, you'll be accompanied to the Drama Theatre to see Sweeney Todd from one of the best seats in the House. 

Wednesday to Saturday
Reservations from 5.30pm

Experience the best that the Sydney Opera House has to offer with pre-theatre dining at Bennelong.

Enjoy Bennelong’s signature à la carte menu and relax before the show, with reservations from 5.30pm, Wednesday to Saturday. Three-course choice menu available for $180 per person in the Restaurant.

Weekly on Sundays

On Sunday afternoons, Bennelong comes alive with the sounds of jazz. Enjoy an à la carte menu accompanied by live music performed by Australia’s best jazz musicians.

Bennelong Music Presents Sunday Jazz each Sunday with reservations from 12pm to 3.30pm, and music until 4.30pm.

Three-course choice menu for $180 per person available in The Restaurant with $35 cover charge per person. Please note, a 10% surcharge applies on Sundays.

Wednesday - Friday from 5.30pm
Saturday & Sunday from 12pm

Experience the glamour of The Bennelong Bar with an exclusive offer for the month of May. Enjoy a glass of Charles Heidsieck Champagne and Bennelong’s famous lobster toast for $75 per person, as part of delicious. Month Out.

Wednesday - Friday from 5.30pm
Saturday & Sunday from 12pm

Located on the top tier of the restaurant, the Bennelong Bar is the perfect place for pre- or post-theatre plans, an after-work drink, or a nightcap after your meal.

Enjoy freshly shucked oysters, bar snacks, and a selection of premium Australian cheeses, with your drink of choice.

Walk-ins welcome, subject to availability.

Pre-show experience for select Opera Australia shows

Sit back and relax before the show at Overture Dining.

Enjoy a delectable three-course set menu paired with a glass of sparkling cuvée on arrival, before heading into the performance in the Joan Sutherland Theatre.

Combined with uninterrupted harbour views, this will be the perfect start to your Opera Australia experience at the Sydney Opera House.