Food
Spread across Circular Quay, Wynyard, The Rocks, Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and Chippendale, these are out top picks for where to make a night out of your Vivid experience.
Opera Bar
A must-do with out-of-towners or when you're seeing a gig at the Opera House.
Bouillon L'Entrecôte
Hidden away above Quay Quarter Lanes, this decadent French restaurant specialises in steak frites with its secret sauce and ultra-cheesy soufflé.
Belles Hot Chicken Circular Quay
This flagship Sydney Belles outpost brings the top-notch chicken and fun drinks list of its takeaway stores too a 130-seat diner.
Apollonia
This underground cocktail bar is serving up romantic cocktails and plenty of negronis in the basement of Hinchcliff House.
Hickson House Distilling Co.
In the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge lies Hickson House — a craft spirits distillery that offers immersive tours, tastings and private dining experiences.
Pinky Ji
Daughter in Law's Sydney sibling, Pinky Ji, features Jessi Singh's rule-breaking Indian food.
Vivid Fire Kitchen
This flame-fuelled al fresco food court returns to Vivid for another year of blazing bites and smoking-hot cooking demos along Ultimo's Goods Line.
Soot BBQ
This Korean barbecue spot is all about communal dining, soju shots and premium wagyu.
Barangaroo House
The jewel in Barangaroo's ever-growing crown, Barangaroo House is made up of three levels — we reviewed them all.
XOPP
The Golden Century team's Darling Square restaurant is a homage to its famed pipis in XO dish.
The Old Clare Rooftop Bar
This hotel pool bar is open to the public for cocktails and snacks.
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