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Belles Hot Chicken Circular Quay

Entry on Young St, Quay Quarter Tower, R2001/50 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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Find Belles Hot Chicken Circular Quay

Entry on Young St, Quay Quarter Tower, R2001/50 Bridge St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 7253 1909
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Belles Hot Chicken Circular Quay

Belles Hot Chicken serves up crunchy Nashville-style fried chicken cut with serious chili heat and harbour views. Settle into the retro diner booth under red glow for meaty wings dusted in your choice of spice—from mild Original Nashville to sweat-inducing Actually Hot. Diners balance the fiery crust with house ranch, crinkle-cut fries, and a cold pickle martini.

  • Customizable Heat Levels: Heat levels span from approachable Original Nashville and Traveller up to the tongue-numbing Actually Hot dusting.
  • Retro Diner Bar Program: Full sit-down bar shaking up pickle martinis, craft beer, and peach iced tea under retro red neon.
  • Generous Nashville Baskets: Juicy fried tenders and jumbo wings served over sliced bread with house-seasoned crinkle-cut fries.
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Why Choose Belles Hot Chicken Circular Quay

Why diners choose Belles Hot Chicken Circular Quay for authentic heat, retro diner charm, and generous comfort food

  • Multi-Tiered Nashville Spice Profiles

    Belles serves authentic Nashville-style fried chicken with customizable spice levels ranging from original and medium to the searing heat of Traveller and Actually Hot.

    Tried the Traveller and Actually Hot sauces — the Actually Hot is no joke. Even if you think you can handle spice, this one will test you.

    Abhinav Bidani

  • Generous, Juicy Tenders & Wings

    Tenders and wings arrive remarkably large, crunchy, and juicy, served over sliced bread that soaks up the seasoned drippings alongside house pickles and ranch.

    Tenders are big juicy mamas and my god they have soooo much flavour, I’ve gotten traveller spice level and Nashville and they are spicyyy.

    Charlotte B

  • Vibrant Retro American Diner Atmosphere

    Diners enjoy an upscale diner aesthetic featuring neon lighting, music, and views near Circular Quay and the Harbour Bridge.

    the atmosphere is impeccable - the upscale diner vibe is beautiful, especially at night.

    Alex C

  • Specialty Cocktails & Full Bar Program

    The sit-down bar program complements the chicken menu with curated drinks like pickle martinis, local craft beers, and homemade peach iced teas.

    Menu + drinks allowed for a more relaxed vibe, with shots, pickle martini’s, and a very retro interior.

    Alice Lau (Girl in a Food Frenzy)

  • Convenient Quay Quarter Hub

    Located in Quay Quarter Tower on Young Street, the venue is a convenient walk from Circular Quay station for weekday corporate lunches and social meetups.

    It’s walking distance from circular quay station and public transport.

    Gabriel

  • Group Feasting & All-You-Can-Eat Packages

    The restaurant caters to midday work crowds and social groups with generous portions, value-focused all-you-can-eat packages, and fast, friendly service.

    Our server was great, we were well looked after through the 90mins of ayce. Great value for money!

    Karla Phloem Figarola

Signature Nashville-style fried chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches

  • Chicken tenders

    Tenders are big juicy mamas and my god they have soooo much flavour

    Charlotte B

  • Chicken wings

    As described, the wings were actually big and meaty. They were delicious!

    Map Roy

  • Hot honey sandwich

    All the ingredients complimented each other, making it the best chicken sandwich I have ever had.

    kelly yong

  • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

    I had the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and loaded fries with blue cheese dipping sauce.

    Richard Gillespie-Jones

Other favorites

House-made iced teas and comforting diner sides to complete your meal

  • Crinkle cut chips

    really great chips, very crispy and generous serving for the basket as a side.

    Alex C

  • Peach iced tea

    the peach iced tea was insanely good. honestly would just come back for it!

    Alex C

  • Mac and cheese

    the mac and cheese was creamy and comforting, while the pickled vegetables provided a refreshing balance to the rich flavours of the chicken.

    Dave Raymond

  • Arnold Palmer

    Arnold Palmer - one of my fave iced teas to get if im around Belles!

    K

Before you head over

Practical dining advice for navigating spice tiers, peak lunch hours, and arrival at Quay Quarter.

  • Gauge the heat levels carefully

    The Actually Hot tier provides severe heat that can overwhelm unsuspecting diners; consider starting with Traveller or Original Nashville if you want classic flavor with manageable kick.

  • Beat the weekday lunch rush

    Midday lunch hours draw heavy corporate traffic in Quay Quarter with long queues for seating, so arrive early or schedule outside peak rush.

  • Arrive via public transport

    Parking nearby is limited and typically requires using facilities like the Opera House; plan to take public transit, as the restaurant is an easy walk from Circular Quay station.

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