It's been an action packed year on Kensington Street, and things are showing no sign of slowing down!
The last few weeks of 2016 are full to the brim with the arrival of Sydney's most exciting new restaurants, freshly handcrafted menus at some of our culinary staples, truly fabulous end of year events, and so much more.
Kensington Street's exciting array of creative and culinary offerings are sure to make the last few weeks of the year the most fulfilling and exciting yet.
Photography by Lauren Commens
In a short space of time, Kensington Street has been transformed from a dilapidated section of Sydney's city centre, into a vibrant nexus of creativity.
Nestled within the Chippendale Creative Precinct, Kensington Street has attracted international attention for it's intriguing marriage of old and new, and it's status as a hub of culinary, creative and cultural innovation.
Tantalising the tastebuds, satiating the stomach and fascinating the eye, our precinct holds a labyrinth of discoveries, from food to fashion, and all of the street-wide festivities in between.
We are completely humbled to be shortlisted by Concrete Playground as Sydney's Best New Precinct for 2016.
Get those fingers clicking to help us secure top spot as Sydney's most cutting-edge, innovative and sustainable new precinct - Vote here
Voting closes Wednesday 14 December, 5pm
Photography by Lauren Commens
Into The Old Rum Store saunters Kensington Street's new kid on the block, Chef Lino Sauro, all the way from Sicily, via Singapore.
Raring to launch his homage to the Italian countryside in early 2017, Chef Lino is giving you the chance to book your end of year functions at Olio Kensington Street before handing bragging rights over to diners of the public.
Get in contact with us to be the first to taste the godly goods of legendary Chef Lino:
events@kensingtonstreet.com.au
Photography by Lauren Commens
Kensington Street's most luxurious destination for Southeast Asian cuisine is offering a new summer menu.
Celebrated chef Tiw Rakarin infuses authentic Indochine delicacies with his uniquely modern flair, resulting in a refreshing and exciting reinterpretation of Mekong's lauded culinary experience.
Gather your friends together for a New Year's bite before heading out to catch the fireworks on New Year's Eve!
Click here to check out their new menu, and book online.
Holy Duck
Holy Duck!, a Chinese street-diner-come-burger-joint, has opened its doors today on our hip eat-street.
Blending together the flavours of traditional Chinese with a modern takeout vibe, Holy Duck! is a food fusion diner serving up fast, fresh and duckin' delicious eats for lunch and dinner.
Their duck sliders are flying out the door as we speak.
So get in quack - ahem, quick - to taste what the hype is about!
View the Holy Duck! menu here
Photography by Lauren Commens
Follow the fiery red dragon up the stairs at 18-20 Kensington Street to discover the spicy flavour of Kensington Street.
We are offering Spice House to you and your intimate gathering of friends, family or colleagues for an enticing $25 per head.
Indulge in a feast of your Spice Alley favourites under the shimmering fairy lights, and be transported to the bustling metropoles of Asia at large.
Spice up your Christmas without the venue hire charges.
Not feeling spicy? Many of our other wonderful venues are still available for revellers planning last minute end of year celebrations.
Kensington Street favourites Bar Chinois, Kyo-to and Mekong are still taking bookings for a range of end of year events, from intimate dinners to large scale cocktail parties. Kensington Street's newest pop-up The Private Kitchen is also still available for venue hire, offering an exclusive previews of what's to come in 2017.
For more information email: events@kensingtonstreet.com.au
There’s nothing we love more on Kensington Street than an excuse to celebrate, and this year we are spoilt for choice, with several of our most exciting venues ready to indulge our festive desires.
Bistrot Gavroche is offering a three course feast on Christmas Eve, filled to the brim with delightfully French delicacies, alongside a complimentary Kir Royal cocktail. Meanwhile, just across the street Kensington Street Social offers two set menu options for groups, as well as the full a la carte menu for more intimate celebrations.
As Christmas festivities begin to take shape, we are eagerly anticipating New Years Eve with Mekong, Bistrot Gavroche and Kensington Street Social all offering celebratory feasts to ring in the new year.
Auto.lab
End your year long search for Sydney’s best brunch at any one of our mouthwatering venus, featuring seasonal menus, visiting chefs and, of course, plenty of Rosé.
Brunch at Auto.lab
Friday - Sunday, 9am - 3:30pm
One of Kensington Street’s most celebrated restaurants, Automata, has recently launched Auto.lab. This seasonal pop-up offers an à la carte brunch menu, featuring rotating guest chefs such as Pasi Petanan, Mitch Orr and O Tama Carey.
Left: Bistrot Gavroche Right: Kensington Street Social
Brunch at Bistrot Gavroche
Saturday & Sunday, 10.30am-3pm
At Bistrot Gavroche, Chef Frederic draws inspiration from his grandfather’s traditional French recipes, to create a pocket of Paris in the heart of Sydney. His brunch menu offers a plethora of wonderfully authentic French offerings. Choose from a selection of fresh pastries, omelettes, a truly delicious Croque Monsieur, and so much more.
Brunch at Kensington Street Social
Saturday 8am-10.30am, Sunday 8am-11am
Kensington Street Social offers a delectable brunch menu all weekend, but Sundays are undoubtedly the day to venture into this thoughtfully renovated space.
‘Social Sunday’s’ offer frosé cocktails ($16) and bottomless sparkling wine ($35 per person). The fun continues next door at The Clare where you can enjoy live music from 4pm onwards.
Kensington Street will be bustling all through Christmas and New Year! Plan your break with our street's opening hours below:
Spice Alley: Closed Christmas Day
Kensington Contemporary: Closed 24 December - 9 January
Bar Chinois: Closed Christmas Day
Kakawa: Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day
KOA BBQ in a Box: Open Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Concrete Playground - Kensington Street Precinct
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