When the city sleeps and the cravings kick in, these are the five Sydney spots that keep the lights on and the flavours coming.
From comfort food to late night bites that hit just right, here are the must try places that satisfy every kind of craving.
Stitch Bar, CBD
Stitch Bar is a must-visit for late-night bites and drinks in the city. Hidden behind a seamstress façade, it’s home to some of Sydney’s best after-dark eats, from juicy burgers to classic hot dogs. Open until midnight all week and till 2am on Saturdays, it’s the perfect spot to end the night with great food, strong cocktails and a touch of New York charm.
Find Stich Bar at 61 York St, Sydney NSW 2000
Jangling Jack’s, Potts Point
Jangling Jack’s is easily one of the best late-night dining spots in Potts Point. This intimate haunt keeps the kitchen firing until 1am on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays — perfect for when the night’s too good to end early. Skip the fast food and settle in for elevated bites like steak tartare with salsa verde, a chorizo sandwich with fermented chilli, and one of the best burgers in the Cross. It’s everything you want from a late-night spot: good food, great drinks, and even better atmosphere.
Find Jangling Jack’s at1 75 Victoria St, Potts Point NSW 2011
Fat Thaiger, Haymarket
Fat Thaiger is another great late-night spot for those craving authentic Thai flavours long after most kitchens have closed. Open until 2am most nights, it’s perfect for a late dinner, post-drinks bite, or spontaneous supper with friends. With recipes passed down through generations, every dish brings a true taste of Bangkok, best enjoyed with a cold Thai beer or one of their signature cocktails.
Find Fat Thaiger at 739 George St, Haymarket NSW 2000
Indian Home Diner, Paddington
Indian Home Diner is one of Sydney’s most iconic late night spots and a true Paddington favourite. Open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays, it is the go to for anyone craving a warm, flavour packed feed after a night out. The Indian kebabs are the star, with grilled chicken tikka, spiced potatoes or crispy bhajis wrapped in soft, cheesy naan and drenched in curry sauce. It is simple, satisfying and exactly what you want when the city quiets down.
Find Indian Home Diner at 86 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021
Pancakes on the Rocks, The Rocks
When the sun is rising and your sweet tooth is crying out for some sugar, head on down to The Rocks for a pancake picnic. The menu is wide and varied from the sweetest of the sweet to savoury delights, so take your pick and marvel at the iconic Sydney scenery while you wait. This is an old faithful that is open 24/7 and is the best pancake pit stop after a bender of mammoth proportion. Pancakes on the Rocks is open until 12am most nights and until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays, serving up sweet and savoury classics perfect for any late-night craving.
Find more about Pancakes on the Rocks here.
