The end of the year is near, meaning projects are starting to wrap up at work, Christmas and New Years’ plans are being made and, for many, weeks are getting packed with end-of-year festivities. If you’re in charge of planning any of those parties or gatherings and are scratching your head for where to go, may we suggest Darling Pavilion, if you’re in Sydney?
Opened in August 2023, the multimillion-dollar pub is a short stroll from Town Hall in Darling Harbour, across from Tumbalong Park and the ICC in Darling Quarter. Created by the team behind Newtown Hotel, Universal and The Imperial, the 350-seating venue was conceptualised by celebrated interior designer Michael McCann, also behind the interiors of Mr Wong and Felix.
It can accommodate intimate gatherings for close friends or family, or work parties with up to 780 guests. Mediterranean-style set menus can be personalised to your group’s preferences and dietaries — the events team will work with you to meet those food needs and anything else.
Book the outdoor terrace or indoors, in a light-filled restaurant space with Santorini-inspired white décor, blond wood floors and pops of greenery. A 20-metre stone and marble bar is the focal point of the indoor space.
The pub hosts weekday lunch specials, DJs at night and a funk and soul live duo from 3pm ‘til 7pm every Saturday and Sunday. The Darling Quarter precinct is also home to roughly a dozen restaurants and casual eateries, including Vesta Italian, MuMian Dining and a Gelatissimo.
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