Restaurant
The Charles Brasserie & Bar
66 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Find The Charles Brasserie & Bar
66 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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Book NowAbout The Charles Brasserie & Bar
Old-world Parisian glamour meets dark Sydney sophistication beneath soaring ceilings and velvet banquettes. Regulars slip in for serious brasserie cooking—from steak and anchovy tartare folded tableside with house potato crisps to rich lumache slicked with sweet crab and spicy ’nduja. The floor runs with easy poise, whether you are lining up sommelier wine pairings for dinner guests or settling into the bar for Charles Hour oysters. Meal's end belongs to the roaming dessert cart, laden with crisp choux pastry and slices of spiced Russian honey cake.
- Tableside Theatre: Wagyu steak and anchovy tartare is seasoned and folded tableside, served alongside house potato crisps.
- Dessert Cart: A rolling cart wheels through the dining room showcasing fresh choux pastry, tarts, and slices of layered Russian honey cake.
- Charles Hour & Bar Dining: The dedicated bar draws afternoon crowds for Charles Hour oysters and casual prix fixe lunches in the CBD.
What's On at The Charles Brasserie & Bar
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
Why Choose The Charles Brasserie & Bar
Experience grand European dining, tableside theatricality, and thoughtful hospitality in the heart of the Sydney CBD.
Tableside Service Theatre
Signature items like steak tartare, whole duck, and cocktails are prepared and finished directly at the table for dining drama.
Tableside preparations add VIP flair.
Zara Kaylee Old-World European Atmosphere
Guests enjoy a romantic European brasserie setting beneath iconic lighting and elegant architectural decor.
Amazing food, romantic ambience and great service!
chrionna Attentive and Welcoming Hospitality
Dedicated staff anticipate guest preferences and provide warm, highly personalized care throughout every course.
His attentiveness, professionalism, and warm hospitality made us feel truly welcomed throughout the evening.
A Tseng Confidence for Milestone Celebrations
Guests celebrate milestones and events knowing the venue and attentive team deliver seamless hospitality.
I’d trust this team to host any special event. They never disappoint
Bean Quach The Charles Hour and Bar Specials
The Charles Bar delivers accessible city dining with timed happy hour specials including $2 oysters.
Charles Hour happy hour (4-7pm) never disappoints. $2 oysters are a must try.
Aimee Kilpa Roaming Pastry and Dessert Cart
A roaming dessert trolley brings an array of layered cakes, tortes, and house pastries directly to table-side view.
best part was the amazing dessert trolley - we tried almost all of them and loved them all!!
Nin Roberts
Most popular items
Signature brasserie classics and tableside specialties
Steak & Anchovy Tartare
Steak & anchovy tartare which is beautifully prepared at your table
Casandra TP Crab & 'Nduja Lumache
blue swimmer crab & ’nduja lumache. The portion was larger than expected and leaned on the spicier side, so it may not suit those who are sensitive to heat. That said, it was rich, bold, and full of flavour
Sam Y Whole Dry-Aged Aylesbury Duck
The duck was outstanding
A Tseng Blue Swimmer Crab Croquette
Crispy golden shells bursting with sweet crab meat and pops of fish roe. A textural dream!
Zara Kaylee
Other favorites
Desserts from the roaming trolley, cocktails, and bar staples
Russian Honey Cake
Russian honey cake are delightful
chrionna $2 Oysters
$2 oysters are a must try
Aimee Kilpa Martini
martini’s served at the table
Amanda Metua Skin-on Fries
skin-on fries, which were crispy, well seasoned, and very satisfying
Sam Y
Beyond the menu
Memorable dining details and personalized service touches that elevate your experience.
Tableside Steak Tartare Preparation
The signature Steak & Anchovy Tartare is assembled directly at the diner's table, offering an engaging visual display as Wagyu beef, seasonings, and house crisps are combined.
Roaming Dessert Trolley Presentation
A roaming dessert trolley is wheeled directly to tables, allowing guests to visually browse and select handcrafted cakes and pastries such as the Russian honey cake.
Tableside Martini Service
Martinix and signature cocktail pours are brought out and finished right at the dining table, elevating bar service into an interactive element.
Thoughtful Seating Adjustments
Floor staff actively notice diner comfort levels and proactively offer transitions to more spacious tables without prompting.
Before you head over
Practical planning and ordering tips to make the most of your visit
Book One to Two Weeks Ahead
Reserve your table one to two weeks ahead, particularly for peak seasonal dates or celebrations, as the dining room fills quickly.
Target the Bar for Prix Fixe Lunch
The weekday Prix Fixe lunch and burger specials are exclusive to the Bar, so ensure you reserve or head to the bar area rather than the Brasserie dining room.
Time Charles Hour for Oyster Specials
Arrive between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at Charles Bar to take advantage of the Charles Hour specials, including $2 oysters.
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