Sydney After Hours
Sydney is home to a dynamic 24-hour economy, with world-class restaurants, bars, live music venues, cultural institutions, attractions and retail precincts operating throughout the day and into the evening.
The NSW Government's 24-Hour Economy Office was established to help create a vibrant, safe and accessible city experience for residents and visitors alike, supporting businesses and experiences that bring Sydney to life around the clock.
Whether you're staying an extra day, looking for somewhere to meet colleagues after sessions, or keen to explore the city, these local recommendations and offers provide a great starting point.
The Old Clare Hotel |
Monday-Sunday | 4:00-6:00pm | Wind down at The Old Clare Hotel with daily Happy Hour from 4–6pm, featuring $7 house beer and wine and a $15 cocktail of the day. |
| Monday | Ease into the week with a $20 classic parmi, $10 mini martinis and complimentary signature popcorn at The Old Clare Hotel. | ||
| Tuesday | Tuesday calls for a classic pub feed, with $18 fish and chips and half-price selected tinnies at The Old Clare Hotel. | ||
| Wednesday | Make Wednesday dinner easy with an $18 chicken schnitty, alongside the hotel’s Wednesday Wines featuring a rotating selection of drops. | ||
| Thursday | Drop into The Old Clare Hotel on Thursday for a $16 cheeseburger and chips, with $10 mini martinis also available. | ||
| Friday | Kick off the weekend with $20 chicken wings and two-for-one Aperol Spritz at The Old Clare Hotel. | ||
| Saturday | Gather a group and settle in on Saturday with half-price jugs of house beer at The Old Clare Hotel. | ||
| Sunday | Finish the week with a classic Sunday roast, with roast beef and lamb for $25 alongside half-price glasses of Mumm Marlborough. | ||
Kyiv Social |
Tuesday-Thursday | 4:30-6:00pm | Discover Kyiv Social and settle in for Happy Hour from Tuesday to Thursday, with $8 beers, $10 house-infused vodkas, $10 house wines and $15 cocktails. |
| Saturday | 12:00-3:00pm | Experience a Ukrainian BBQ feast at Kyiv Social, featuring slow-cooked pork knuckle, smoked ribs, Ukrainian-style sausage and traditional sides. Designed to share between three for $130, with only 10 platters available each Saturday, bookings are recommended. | |
The Duck Inn |
Tuesday-Sunday | 4:00-6:00pm | Escape the bustle at this Chippendale neighbourhood pub, with $6 selected craft beers and house wines from 4–6pm, Tuesday to Sunday. |
The Rose Hotel |
Tuesday | 7:30pm | Put your knowledge to the test with Trivia with Jeeves every Tuesday from 7:30pm, alongside $7 Fellr tinnies and a $19 chicken schnitzel special. |
| Monday-Friday | 12:00-3:00pm | Stop by The Rose Hotel for an easy weekday lunch, with a selection of specials available for $15–$19 from Monday to Friday. | |
Lord Gladstone |
Tuesday | 5:00-9:00pm | Head to The Gladdy for Tuesday Schnitty Day, with $18 schnitzels and the option to upgrade to a parmi for an extra $4. |
| Wednesday | 5:00-9:00pm | Make a midweek stop at The Lord Gladstone for its Wednesday special: a burger and fries for $18. | |
| Thursday | From 11:00am | Thursday is steak night at The Gladdy, with a $22 rump steak from 11am. | |
Abercrombie Sydney |
Tuesday-Saturday | 5:00-7:00pm | Head to The Abercrombie from Tuesday to Saturday for Happy Hour, with $7 beer and house wine, $8 spirits and $10 margaritas from 5–7pm. |
| Tuesday | From 7:00pm | Put your music knowledge to the test at Tuesday Music Bingo. Listen for the songs, mark your card and enjoy a lively night at one of Chippendale’s landmark pubs. | |
| Thursday | From 5:30pm | Gather your team and put your general knowledge to the test with Thursday Trivia at The Abercrombie, kicking off from 5:30pm. | |
The Green Room Broadway |
Tuesday | 4:00-10:00pm | Spend Tuesday evening at Green Room with Happy Hour from 4–6pm, followed by Irish Specials Night featuring $20 Irish meals and $10 Guinness. |
| Wednesday | 5:00-9:00pm | Make Wednesday dinner easy with Green Room’s $25 burger and beer deal, available from 5–9pm. | |
| Wednesday | From 7:00pm | Gather a team and put your knowledge to the test at Green Room’s weekly Wednesday Trivia, kicking off from 7pm. | |
| Thursday | 5:00-9:00pm | Head to Green Room on Thursday for Steak Night, with a $22 steak special available from 5–9pm. | |
| Sunday | 12:00-9:00pm | Settle in for a Sunday roast at Green Room, with roast chicken for $26 or roast beef for $28. | |
| Wednesday-Friday | 2:00-6:00pm | Drop into Green Room from Wednesday to Friday for afternoon Happy Hour, running from 2–6pm. | |
Gin Lane |
Monday | All night | Discover one of Chippendale’s most unique small bars at Gin Lane, an intimate spot for creative cocktails, dining and late-afternoon drinks. Dine Wednesday to Saturday from 5–9:30pm, catch DJs Friday and Saturday from 4:30–8pm, or settle in for Sunday Roast from 12–6pm. |
| Tuesday | 7:00pm-late | ||
| Wednesday | 6:30pm-late | ||
| Monday-Sunday | 5:00-6:30pm | ||
Chez Becketts |
Thursday-Sunday | from 6:00pm | Combine dinner with live classical music at Chez Becketts. Classical + Cuisine brings musicians into the intimate neighbourhood restaurant from Thursday to Sunday, creating a distinctive Chippendale dining experience. |
| Friday-Sunday | 12:00-3:00pm | Take time out for a relaxed weekend lunch at Chez Becketts, with two courses for $55 or three courses for $65 from Friday to Sunday. | |
The Underground |
Tuesday-Friday | 12:00-8:00pm | Drop into The Underground for an easy midweek drink, with $7 schooners available all day from Tuesday to Friday. |
Lansdowne Hotel |
Tuesday-Sunday | 4:00-7:00pm | Experience one of Chippendale’s best-known pubs with Happy Hour from 4–7pm, Tuesday to Sunday. |
| Friday 30th | 8:00pm | "After Dark" is a regular live music event series featuring local indie bands, rock acts, and late-night sets. | |
| Saturday 31st | 7:00pm | Public House of Horrors takes over The Lansdowne Hotel this Halloween for a blistering night of punk, DIY art, zines, raffles and prizes for best dressed. Costumes are strongly encouraged. Respect the artists, practise active consent in the pit, and remember: bigotry, harassment and ghoulish behaviour have no place here. | |
Lord Gladstone Hotel |
Satruday 24th | 4:00pm-12:00am | The Shinnie returns to where it all began: house party energy, great music and late-night memories. Taking over The Lord Gladstone courtyard, expect indie-dance, disco, house and tech from Shinnie favourites and new friends, kicking off in the afternoon. |
White Rabbit Gallery |
Wednesday-Sunday | 10:00am-5:00pm | Black Myth explores the enduring power of myth through contemporary Chinese art. Inspired by Journey to the West and the video game Black Myth: Wukong, the exhibition examines journeys, transformation and transcendence across physical, spiritual and cosmic realms. Featuring artists including Sun Xun, Zong Ning and Hou Chun-Ming, it reimagines ancient legends through woodcuts, ink, photography and provocative characters. |
Chau Chak Wing Museum |
Monday-Friday Saturday-Sunday |
10:00am-5:00pm 12:00-4:00pm |
'Migrating Modernism' celebrates architect Harry Seidler’s remarkable life and global legacy. Through photographs, models, drawings and artworks, the expanded exhibition traces his journey from Vienna to Sydney and his role in reshaping modern Australian architecture. It also explores his influential collaborations, partnership with Penelope Seidler, and enduring commitment to bringing modernist architecture, engineering and art together. |
| Discover art, history and culture at the Chau Chak Wing Museum at the University of Sydney. Explore its free permanent exhibitions spanning ancient cultures, natural history, art and archaeology, with collections from Australia and around the world housed within an award-winning contemporary museum. | |||
Palace Cinemas |
Monday-Tuesday | Feel like cinema royalty at Palace Central Park every Monday and Tuesday with Palace Cinemas’ Royal Discount. Enjoy tickets for just $10 for Movie Club members and $12 for non-members, and catch everything from the latest blockbusters to award-winning arthouse and international films on the big screen. | |
The Chippo Hotel |
Monday | 7:30-9:15pm | Sydney’s longest-running improv comedy battle takes over The Chippo Hotel, with comedians going head-to-head in a fast-paced night of completely unscripted comedy. Expect quick thinking, unpredictable moments and plenty of laughs, with the audience voting to decide the night’s winners. |
| Tuesday | 7:30pm | Looking for a night of laughs? The Rolling Donkey Chinese Comedy Open Mic brings together a rotating lineup of stand-up comedians delivering sharp observations, hilarious stories and plenty of unexpected moments. Settle in for a relaxed evening of Chinese-language comedy in Chippendale. | |
| Tuesday | 7:30pm | Round up your crew for a night of trivia, laughs and friendly competition in Chippendale. Put your knowledge to the test with fresh questions, compete for prizes and see if your team has what it takes to claim the trivia crown. | |
| Wednesday | 7:15-9:30pm | Stand OUT Studio is a Sydney-based live entertainment company creating joyful, high-energy comedy experiences centred on connection, participation and community. Every Wednesday, Stand OUT Comedy takes over The Chippo with a rotating lineup of professional comedians, headline acts and a resident MC. Expect a warm, welcoming night filled with big laughs, lively energy and unforgettable moments. | |
| Saturday 31st | 2:00pm | Negative Approach bring their legendary hardcore sound to Australia and New Zealand. Formed in 1981 and still delivering with full force, the influential Detroit band hits Sydney alongside a stacked local lineup including Rapid Dye, Robber, Compound, Backhand and more. | |
The Rose Hotel |
Tuesday | 7:30pm | Put your knowledge to the test every Tuesday with Trivia with Jeeves. Gather your team for a 7:30pm start and enjoy a relaxed night of questions, friendly competition and prizes, alongside $7 Fellr tinnies and a $19 chicken schnitzel special. |
Seymour Centre |
Friday 30th | from 7:30pm | Spend your Friday night at the Seymour Centre for an evening of cabaret, cocktails and karaoke, bringing live performance, music and plenty of audience participation together for a lively night out. |
| Saturday 31st | from 8:00pm | Celebrate Mexico’s Day of the Dead with acclaimed musician Victor Valdes in a vibrant evening of live music, colour and culture at the Seymour Centre. | |
Fortress |
Tuesday | 6:30-9:00pm | Meet new people over games at Fortress Sydney’s Team Up Tuesdays. Jump into a social evening of gaming designed to bring players together, whether you arrive with friends or are looking for a new team. |
| Wednesday | 6:00-10:00pm | Discover Fortress Sydney’s huge board game collection every Wednesday, with free board gaming from 6–10pm. Grab some friends, choose a game and settle in for a relaxed evening. | |
| Thursday | 6:00-10:00pm | Thursday nights are for cards at Fortress Sydney. Pull up a seat, meet fellow players and get involved in an evening dedicated to tabletop card games. | |
| Friday | 6:00-10:00pm | Magic: The Gathering meets Friday night drinks at Fortress Sydney. Join fellow players for Mana On Tap and kick off the weekend with cards, competition and a social atmosphere. | |
| Sunday |
1:00-4:00pm 5:00-8:00pm |
Step into an afternoon of adventure with Dungeons & Flagons at Fortress Sydney. Join a tabletop role-playing session and experience a social, immersive way to spend your Sunday. | |
Holy Duck |
Everyday | Settle into one of Chippendale’s neighbourhood pubs for a classic Sunday roast at The Duck Inn, perfect for a relaxed end to the week. | |
Sneaky Possum |
Monday-Saturday | 12:00-4:00pm | Drop into Sneaky Possum from Monday to Saturday for burgers and bowls at special lunch prices, available from 12–4pm. An easy, casual option for a bite while exploring Chippendale. |
| Thursday | from 6:00pm | Get to know the people behind the pour at Sneaky Possum’s Thursday Meet the Brewer sessions, kicking off from 6pm. A relaxed chance to discover local brews and enjoy one of Chippendale’s favourite neighbourhood bars. | |
| Saturday | from 7:00pm | Spend Saturday night at Sneaky Possum with live music from 7pm. Settle into this neighbourhood Chippendale favourite for drinks, local sounds and an easygoing start to your weekend. | |
| Everyday | 4:00-6:00pm | Make the most of Happy Hour at Sneaky Possum every day from 4–6pm, with pints at schooner prices plus $12 margaritas, daiquiris and espresso martinis. | |
Nanda/Hobbs |
Monday-Friday Saturday |
9:00am-5:00pm 11:00am-4:00pm |
Explore Chippendale’s contemporary art scene with Radical Survival by PhilJames at Nanda\Hobbs. Take some time between conference activities to discover the exhibition at this leading local gallery. |
Pine Street Creative Arts Centre |
Monday-Sunday | Get creative at Pine Street Creative Arts Centre, with workshops spanning ceramics, jewellery, drawing, painting and printmaking. Explore the program and try something hands-on during your time in Chippendale. | |
Tech Central Walking Tour |
Tuesday 27th | 10:00am-12:00pm | Discover the neighbourhood beyond the conference with an insider’s walking tour of Tech Central, Australia’s leading innovation district. Explore the people, places and ideas shaping this rapidly evolving part of Sydney. |
Gladdy Drawing Club |
Tuesday 27th |
6:00-8:00pm 8:00-10:00pm |
Gladdy Drawing Club is a welcoming, all-levels life drawing group held every Tuesday evening at The Lord Gladstone Hotel in Chippendale. Hosted by Noni Cragg and Total Bore, its relaxed, social sessions feature a new model each week and provide materials for participants—creating an inclusive space to draw, connect and develop creative skills. |
Good Space Gallery |
Wednesday 28th | 5:00-9:00pm | Discover Chippendale’s independent creative scene with an evening exhibition by PoorPeople Co at Good Space Gallery. Drop in from 5–9pm and explore one of the neighbourhood’s artist-led gallery spaces. |
We encourage delegates to explore Sydney's diverse neighbourhoods, support local businesses and discover everything the city has to offer during their stay.
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