Sydney Fish Market

Set on the edge of Blackwattle Bay and just a short walk from Pyrmont, the new Sydney Fish Market has officially opened, ushering in a bold new era for one of the city’s most loved food destinations.

Now housed beneath a striking 200-metre-wide canopy roof, the $800 million redevelopment brings together seafood, dining, retail and working wharves in a single, light-filled space. It’s bigger, more open and designed to welcome locals and visitors from early morning through to late evening.

Still unmistakably a working market, it remains the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, with the scale and energy to match its setting on the harbour.

From the boats to the floor

One of the defining features of the new market is how closely it connects the industry to the public. Dedicated wharves allow commercial fishing boats to unload their catch directly into the market, while upgraded wholesale and auction facilities showcase more than 100 species on any given morning, from mud crab and mussels to snapper and swordfish.

It’s a rare chance to see Australia’s seafood industry in motion, efficient, fast-paced and very real.

Seafood, dining and something sweet

Around 40 retailers now call the new market home, including long-standing favourites alongside more than 20 new arrivals. Fresh seafood sits alongside speciality stores, cafés and waterfront restaurants, making it just as easy to linger over a meal as it is to shop for the night’s dinner.

Notable additions include Lua Restaurant and Bar by Luke Nguyen, the market’s first small bar Little Red Wine Bar, and Cow & the Moon, bringing their award-winning gelato to the precinct. You’ll also find Fisherman’s Fine Wines for seafood-friendly drops and Olivetta, Australia’s first concept store dedicated entirely to olive oil.

Learn, taste and go behind the scenes

The experience extends well beyond the stalls. Sydney Seafood School continues to offer hands-on cooking classes, while expanded tours now include options like Sydney Fish Market Discovery and Sunsets on the Wharf, offering behind-the-scenes access and waterfront moments after hours.

Whether you’re here to learn, taste or simply observe, there’s more to explore than ever before.

Planning your visit

Sydney Fish Market is now open seven days a week, with extended hours:

Sunday to Thursday: 7am to 10pm
Friday and Saturday: 7am to midnight

The market is around a 12-minute walk from Hotel Woolstore 1888, following the foreshore past Darling Harbour. If you’re taking public transport, the Wentworth Park Light Rail stop is the closest option, located approximately 400 metres from the market.

Weekends and peak holiday periods can be busy, so arriving earlier in the day is still the best way to move easily and see the market at full pace.

Image credit: Destination NSW