North Sydney Festival

Local food venues and offers

The North Sydney Festival isn’t just about music and art - it's also your chance to dive into the vibrant local food scene! Our hospitality partners are ready to make your festival day unforgettable, with exclusive offers, extended hours, and unique in-store events.

Featured local venues and special offers:

  • Marlies Eatery (@marlieseatery)
    Trading 11am to 5pm (normally closed)
    Serving a full menu, including event specials like signature brisket and pulled pork sandwiches. Enjoy a special selection of craft beers, wines from the US, and signature Margaritas from Marlies Depot and Smokehouse.

  • Glorietta (@glorietta_xx)
    Extended hours: 12pm to 10pm
    Grab lunch on the go with takeaway porchetta ciabattas and pizzetas on the patio. Regular dinner service starts from 5pm.

  • Greenhouse Asian Salads (@greenhouseasiansalads)
    Trading 11am to 5pm (normally closed)
    Full menu available, plus a meat skewer and noodle special for the Festival.

  • Antica Dining (@anticadining)
    Bar open from 3pm till late (after party vibes!)
    Enjoy $2 oysters from 3pm until sold out.
    Aperitivo Afternoon from 3pm to 6pm: $6 beers, $10 Spritz, $12 cocktails and wines, and complimentary bar snacks.

  • Charlie and Franks Cafe (@charlieandfranks)
    Extended hours: 6am to 5pm
    Festival specials include $10 Margaritas (the drink!) and $15 tacos (box of three). Dining rooms open from 5pm.

  • Green Moustache (@greenmustacherooftop)
    Regular hours: 11.30am to 10pm
    Festival deals: $10 pints of Coopers Pale Ale and Sydney Beer Co. Lager, $15 Roku gin spritz, $20 with salt and pepper squid canapés, and $3 oysters all day.
    Live music kicks off at 5.30pm.

  • The Treehouse Hotel (@thetreehousenorthsydney)
    Special opening time: 4pm (normally opens at 5pm)
    Enjoy $7 flatbreads, $7 schooners of select beer, and $7 glasses of wine and bubbles.
    Live music throughout the day.

  • The Terrace Hotel (@terracehotel)
    Special opening time: 10am
    Enjoy $7 house beers, wines, and spirits throughout the day.
    Traditional music session from 6pm to 9pm.
    Our kitchen will be open from 12pm to 8pm with $14.95 lunch specials available.
    Kids are welcome in the bistro area.

  • Poetica Bar and Grill (@poetica.sydney)
    Special opening time 11am – until late
    Special Festival offer: Enjoy $2 fresh shucked Merimbula oysters, along with small snack plates, cocktails starting at $13, $7 beers, and $12 wine - available all day.

  • The Rag & Famish (@ragandfamish)
    Extended kitchen hours: 11.30am - 9.30pm
    Special Festival offer: $5 kids meals plus a refreshing kids soft drink - all day long!

  • RAFI North Sydney (@rafisydney)
    Open from 12pm - until late
    DJ from 12pm-5pm
    Special Festival offer: takeaway menu featuring fresh drinks and delicious food options.

Greenwood Plaza

  • Blue 36 Café Restaurant (@blue36cafe_northsydney)
    Special opening time: 7am - 1.45pm
  • Brooklyn Bridge Deli (@brooklynbridge_deli)
    Special opening time: 8am - 1pm
  • Bun Me (@bunme_viet)
    Special opening time: 10.15am - 4pm
  • Greenwood Chinese Restaurant
    Special opening time: 11am - 10pm
  • UMMA Korean Kitchen (@ummakitchen)
    Special opening time: 9am - 4pm
  • Mirichi
    Special opening time: 10am - 4pm
  • Sharetea (@shareteaaustralia)
    Special opening time: 10.50am - 5pm
  • Oporto (@orportoaustralia)
    Special opening time: 10am - 5pm

Vic X Eateries

Day time:

  • Marrickville Pork Roll
  • Only Coffee Project
  • Sushi Hub
  • Top Impression Bakery OP
  • North Sandwiches
  • Machi Machi

Day and night:

  • Mary’s
  • Torotoro Ramen + Tempura
  • Koji Grill & Dumplings
  • Doodee King
  • Dopa Donburi and Dessert
  • McDonald’s

Community partners

  • Northside Produce Market
    Kick off your day at the Northside Produce Market from 8am to 12pm at Ted Mack Civic Park before heading to the festival. Stock up on fresh local produce and enjoy the market's lively atmosphere.

  • Mary MacKillop Museum
    Free entry from 9am to 3pm. Explore fascinating exhibits, and stop by the cafe to recharge before or after the festival fun.