Haymarket, Sydney’s Chinatown is a constantly evolving urban hub celebrating authentic Asian cuisine, shopping, markets, entertainment and the arts, with a bustling 24 hour energy that’s easily accessible on foot and by public transport.
We’ve pulled together a list of some of the many great things to do in Chinatown outside of eating for you to enjoy!
KARAOKE
K1 Karaoke Lounge – Level 2/31/37 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 2000
Vibrant, late-night karaoke joint with LED tables, flat-screen TVs & flashy blue-and-pink rooms open until 4am.
Dynasty Karaoke – 1/63 Dixon Street, Haymarket NSW 2000 (Chinatown)
Located in the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown, Dynasty Karaoke is one of the most prestigious entertainment function venues combining karaoke, private rooms, lounge bar, live sports bar, restaurant and electronic darts all into one venue. Showcasing 13 private VIP rooms equipped with a state of the art touchscreen karaoke and audio/visual system, and an open lounge area accommodating more than 100 people.
GAMES
Million Life – 51 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 2000
Sydney’s first pink claw machine arcade. Step inside this pastel pink world and win yourself a life size teddy bear, authentic lipsticks or even a gaming console.
Timezone – Level 3 Market City, 9-13 Hay Street, Haymarket, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Offering a range of arcade games and interactive entertainment. Experience loads of cutting-edge and fun options for the whole family including interactive entertainment options, bumper cars, an epic dance stage, and an impressive prize shop with a great variety of high-quality unique and branded prizes to reward intrepid players.
Purikura Photoland at Capitol Square – Capitol Square Building, 2 Campbell St, Haymarket NSW 2000
The first Purikura Photo Sticker entertainment centre in Sydney, established in 1999. Large scale Photo Sticker machines allow up to 10 people to fit inside. Popular Japanese claw cranes filled with imported plush toys, figure models and character accessories. Token based video games provide endless fun for the whole family.
GALLERIES
4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art – 181-187 Hay Street, Haymarket
Warrane/Sydney NSW 2000
4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art is an initiative of the Asian Australian Artists’ Association Inc. (4A), a non-profit organisation established in 1996 to present and promote the work of Asian and Asian-Australian artists. This organisation was established by a group of artists who sought to highlight the cultural contribution of Asian migration to Australia and to develop Asian and Australian cultural relations. Entry to all exhibitions is free.
Blank Gallery – 2F/17 Valentine St, Haymarket NSW 2000
Blank Gallery is a dynamic creative space, located in Haymarket, Sydney. Blank Gallery prides itself as a gallery where art is not simply just an object to be observed, but an experience to be lived. Blank Gallery is a space that seeks to act as a canvas where artists, curators and creatives are able to bring their works to life and allow for visitors to fully immerse themselves in the creative process.
SHOPPING
Paddy’s Market – 9/13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000
Paddy’s has held a central place in Sydney’s history for over 150 years. Paddy’s Markets, Sydney’s biggest markets have a wide variety of stalls; food, fashion, gifts and gadgets in a true market atmosphere.
Anime at Abbotsford – Prince Centre – Shop 117, No 8 Quay Street “Prince Centre”, Haymarket. NSW 2000, Sydney Australia
Anime at Abbotsford is Sydney’s premiere Anime merchandise store. They have the largest variety of authentic Anime collectibles, plus a huge range of toys, figurines and trading cards.
Tom’s Project – Market City, Shop R1.10 / 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000
Tom’s Project is a leading Korean fashion brand that offers casual, chic, and edgy streetwear, inspired by K-pop fashion styles. Also check out Blue Elf clothing for luxury fashion direct from Seoul.