When a stiff winter breeze whips at your ankles as soon as you step outside, the decision to stay indoors is a no-brainer.
But Sydney doesn't hit pause just because it's winter. Enter: Crown Sydney. Your go-to for cosy corners and soul-warming nightcaps, they're putting up an impressive winter lineup of fine dining, intimate bars, and smooth jazz music to help you lean into the mid-year indulgence. So fire up the group chat, don your warmest coat, and hit this list for everything to expect at Crown Sydney this winter.
After-Dark With Asahi At CIRQ
Running from Wednesdays to Sundays until 30 June, escape the winter chill and retreat to After-Dark at CIRQ. This (heated) rooftop hideaway sits on the 26th floor of Crown Sydney, overlooking the harbour and the kaleidoscopic city lights below.
Work up a welcome sweat as DJs crank out banger after banger until late in the night, and replenish those fluids with a meticulously crafted cocktail or an extra crisp beer straight from the tap.
With Asahi on board for this after-dark affair, guests of CIRQ will go in the running to win a glorious trip for two to Japan. All you have to do is venture to CIRQ, order a 500ml Asahi Super Dry and tap the glass. A cosy club with the chance of an overseas getaway all in one? Yes please.
THE DETAILS
When: Wednesdays to Sundays, until 30 June
Where: CIRQ, Crown Sydney
For more information, head here.
Winter Feasts At Oncore By Clare Smyth
Chef Clare Smyth is serving up a wintery degustation at Crown Sydney’s Oncore this winter. Making her first foray into the international restaurant market after becoming the first and only female chef to earn three Michelin stars in the UK, it's no surprise spots are strictly limited.
Showcasing top-tier Aussie produce, her seasonal menu heroes dishes like Potato and Roe—a nod to Smyth’s Northern Irish roots—that you'll be thinking about long after the night wraps. Get in quick and snag a seat, these spots are sure to fill up.
THE DETAILS
When: Lunch, Friday to Saturday, Dinner, Tuesday to Saturday
Where: Oncore, Crown Sydney
Cost: Seasonal Menu $370, optional wine pairing $250
For more information, head here.
Peroni Jazz Club At a’Mare
Late-night jazz fan? Saunter over to the Peroni Jazz Club at a’Mare and treat your ears to the Michael J Brady Trio, Paul Sun Trio, Sarah Davies Duo or The Uprights. Will the jazz tunes roll, tuck into a’Mare classics like fresh Skull Island Tiger prawns with Puttanesca and Calabrian chilli, or the decadent Blackmore wagyu beef Carpaccio with a bold rocket emulsion, zesty balsamic, and a Parmigiano Reggiano chip for texture.
THE DETAILS
When: Wednesdays to Fridays from 18 June–2 July, 6pm–9pm
Where: a’Mare, Crown Sydney
For more information, head here.
Secret Sessions
Crown Sydney's most intriguing experience of the season? It's secret sensory exploration across Crown Sydney’s hidden whiskey bar. Expect a Japanese-Peruvian menu courtesy of Nobu and a bespoke Nikka Whiskey tasting, where ticket-holders will be kitted out with headphones for a fully immersive experience. Watch this space for more details.
THE DETAILS
When: 26 June, 17 July, 14 August
Where: Crown Sydney’s Hidden Whiskey Bar
For more information, head here.
The Counter Cut At Woodcut
Diving into Woodcut’s new Counter Cut menu might be the best decision you make all year. One for those who enjoy a little whimsy with their lunch, think shiitake mushrooms smothered in mushroom butter with shiso and seaweed, crab cakes paired with an umami-heavy oyster mayonnaise, hemp seeds and saltbush, or perfectly cooked O’Connor grass-fed centre cut fillet with crispy, golden potatoes and a drizzle of Paris butter. Heaven.
Whether you choose one course or two, lunch is served with a complimentary wine, beer or soft drink.
THE DETAILS
When: Lunch, Tuesdays to Fridays
Where: Woodcut, Crown Sydney
Cost: One course for $55 per person, two courses for $70 per person
For more information, head here.
Beat the chill this winter with Crown Sydney’s stacked line-up of menus, events and secret shows ready to be explored here.
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