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The Charles Brasserie & Bar

66 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 60 people

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Find The Charles Brasserie & Bar

66 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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+61 2 9145 8066
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM Friday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Charles Brasserie & Bar

Step through the heavy doors on King Street into a moody slice of vintage Paris with grand ceilings and dim lighting. Regulars head here for celebration dinners and date nights framed by old-world dining theatre. Steak tartare is prepared tableside with smoked anchovy and crisp house chips, followed by stuffed lumaconi or dry-aged duck. Floor staff guide tables through a massive cellar list, but save room for the roving guéridon cart—loaded with delicate choux pastries and spiced Russian honey cake wheeled right to the table.

  • Theatrical Dessert Trolley: A roving cart loaded with house confections, choux pastries, and layered Russian honey cake wheeled directly to tables.
  • Tableside Preparations: Interactive floor service featuring steak and anchovy tartare folded and seasoned right before your eyes.
  • Elevated Brasserie Mains: Generously stuffed pasta with crab and spicy sausage alongside dry-aged duck and tender wagyu.
  • Old-World Parisian Ambiance: Soaring heritage ceilings, velvet banquettes, and amber lighting set a moody stage for date nights and milestones.
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What's On at The Charles Brasserie & Bar

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Guests Choose The Charles Brasserie & Bar

Discover why diners choose The Charles Brasserie & Bar for landmark occasions, tableside drama, and refined European hospitality.

  • Theatrical Tableside Culinary Service

    Interactive culinary showmanship unfolds directly at the table, from seasoned steak and anchovy tartare mixed in front of diners to flounder and pressed dry-aged duck.

    Watching it come together was a treat, and the flavours were well balanced, with each ingredient complementing the others nicely.

    Sam Y

  • Roving Old-World Dessert Trolley

    An ornate mobile dessert trolley visits tables to present layered Russian honey cakes, delicate macarons, madeleines, and house pastries directly to guests.

    Food was great but best part was the amazing dessert trolley - we tried almost all of them and loved them all!!

    Nin Roberts

  • High-Status Backdrop for Celebrations

    An opulent dining room set with dramatic chandeliers, moody lighting, and velvet booths creates an impressive setting for milestone birthdays and celebrations.

    Thank you for making my friend’s birthday celebration absolutely perfect. I’d trust this team to host any special event.

    Bean Quach

  • Curated Setting for Memorable Evenings

    With its sophisticated European aesthetic and polished King Street setting, the brasserie provides an alluring destination for stylish group outings and romantic date nights.

    The overall atmosphere makes it a perfect place for date nights, celebrations, or a special dinner with friends.

    Jason Zhen

  • Attentive Hospitality That Indulges Every Detail

    Floor staff, sommeliers, and servers anticipate guest needs proactively, tailoring pairings and attending to every detail to ensure diners feel valued and pampered.

    His attentiveness, professionalism, and warm hospitality made us feel truly welcomed throughout the evening.

    A Tseng

  • Transportive European Romance and Ambience

    Guests are immersed in a transportive European dining atmosphere where refined comfort, thoughtful touches, and romantic lighting inspire lasting memories.

    Overall, the combination of excellent food, refined ambience, and attentive service made for a truly lovely and memorable dining experience

    Sam Y

Signature mains and entrees celebrated by guests

  • Steak & Anchovy Tartare

    Steak & anchovy tartare which is beautifully prepared at your table

    Casandra TP

  • Crab & 'Nduja Lumache

    Spicy Calabrian sausage paste + crab meat stuffed into shell pasta. Rich, buttery, carb heaven.

    Zara Kaylee

  • Whole Dry-Aged Aylesbury Duck

    The duck was outstanding, and the overall dining experience was exceptional.

    A Tseng

  • Crab Croquette

    Crispy golden shells bursting with sweet crab meat and pops of fish roe. A textural dream!

    Zara Kaylee

Other favorites

Sides, desserts from the trolley, and bar specials

  • Russian Honey Cake

    most-awaited Russian honey cake are delightful. The layered cake tasted just as what I’d expected.

    chrionna

  • Martini

    Spent more on martini’s served at the table!

    Amanda Metua

  • Oysters

    $2 oysters are a must try.

    Aimee Kilpa

  • Skin-On Fries

    We also ordered the skin-on fries, which were crispy, well seasoned, and very satisfying.

    Sam Y

Beyond the menu

Tableside theatre and signature hospitality touches that elevate dining at The Charles

  • Interactive Tableside Tartare Preparation

    Waitstaff prepare and toss the steak and anchovy tartare directly in front of diners, combining Wagyu beef, smoked anchovy, and house-made crisps at the table.

  • Mobile Roving Dessert Trolley

    A dedicated pastry cart roams between tables, presenting layered Russian honey cake, petit fours, cassata, and baked-to-order madeleines for diners to select visually.

  • Tableside Duck Press Ritual

    Signature whole dry-aged Aylesbury duck is brought out and pressed tableside, adding dramatic fine-dining ritual to the main course.

  • Tableside Martini Service

    Martinis are mixed and poured directly at table runner stations, bringing bespoke cocktail theatre to the dining room floor.

Before you head over

Practical advice on booking, lunch menus, and planning your meal

  • Reserve Bar Seating for Prix Fixe and Lunch Specials

    The Prix Fixe lunch menu, burger, and pasta lunch specials are exclusively offered at the Bar rather than in the main Brasserie dining room. Book or request seating specifically at the Bar if you intend to order these weekday lunch specials.

  • Book One to Two Weeks in Advance

    The dining room is frequently packed with diners and reservations can fill up fast. Book one to two weeks ahead, particularly during peak seasons, to guarantee your table for special occasions and group dinners.

  • Save Room for the Tableside Dessert Cart

    Be sure to leave ample room when pacing starters and mains, as the roving dessert trolley offers rich specialties like Russian honey cake and madeleines baked to order that are selected tableside at the end of the meal.

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