Park Hyatt is fully accessible to wheelchair users, although access is only possible from the street side of the hotel and not from the water side. The rooms that provide best accessibility are the King Park room, City Harbour room, Opera View room and Deluxe Opera View room. Each have handrails in the bathroom and built-in shower seats Each level of the hotel can be easily accessed by lift. There are plenty of accessible shops, cafés and restaurants nearby. Designated parking spots can be found at the hotel carpark for around $60 per day.

Park Hyatt Sydney

Dawes Point Park is inaccessible to wheelchair users. There are no entrances that are step-free and the park itself has a very steep gradient in places. There are also cobbles and rocky parts which make wheelchair access difficult. There are no toilets in the park.

Dawes Point Park

Located at the southern end of Sydney Harbour Bridge, Pylon Lookout is inaccessible to wheelchair users. There are 200 steps up to the lookout itself.

Pylon Lookout

Park Hyatt Sydney’ main restaurant is accessible. Use the hotel's main (front/road) entrance for arrival,  There are also lifts to enable access to the various parts of the venue, which has an accessible toilet. The space is generous therefore it shouldn’t be a problem to maneuver easily through the venue.
Designated parking spots can be found in the hotel carpark.

The Dining Room Park Hyatt Hotel

Pier One Sydney Harbour, is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Every level of the hotel is accessible via wheelchair and there are unisex toilets throughout the building. The bedrooms feature a roll-in shower, hand rails around the bathroom and plenty of space to maneuver in the room.
The hotel also offers an accessible restaurant. In the nearby area there are also plenty of accessible convenient shops, cafes and restaurants. Parking spots can be found in the hotel carpark.

Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection

The Gantry is an accessible fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar in Walsh Bay. Step-free access to the venue is via Walsh Bay Pier, leading into a generously spaced dining area. There is also outside seating available. The restaurant has accessible unisex toilets which are located next to the concierge desk.
There are no accessible parking spots nearby.

The Gantry Restaurant & Bar

Ribs & Burgers is an accessible bar and restaurant on George Street. There is ramp access outside the venue to enable access to the main entrance, which is step-free. There is accessible seating available at both the indoor and outdoor dining areas. There is also an accessible toilet on site. There are a number of secure, conveniently-located parking stations in The Rocks:
Wilson Parking, Quay West
Wilson Parking, Clocktower
Secure Parking, 121 Harrington Street
Wilson Parking, 155 George Street

Ribs & Burgers The Rocks

Rib & Burgers The Rocks is an accessible resturant with ramp and entrance from George Street. Plenty of space inside, with outdoor seating also available.  Parking can be found at Wilsons Overseas Passenger Terminal

Situated on the second floor of the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay, Quay Restaurant is accessible to wheelchair users. There are two lifts next to the terminal entry which provide access onto the second floor. Turn right out of the lift and you’ll find a step-free entry into the restaurant. Space is tight between both indoor and outdoor tables, which may mean some are inaccessible. There is also an accessible toilet on site.
Designated parking spots can be found in the Wilson Clocktower carpark.

Quay Restaurant

The Tea Cosy is an inaccessible cafe located on George Street. There are steps leading up to the main entrance and there is no portable ramp on site to enable entry. The only part of the venue that is accessible is the outside street level seating area which means you won’t have access to the toilets.
Accessible parking can be found around 250 metres away in the Wilson carpark.

The Tea Cosy

Situated on the fourth  floor of the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay, Yukis Japanese Restaurant is accessible to wheelchair users. There are two lifts next to the terminal entry which provide access onto the third floor. Turn left out of the lift and you’ll find a step-free entry into the restaurant. Space is tight between the indoor and outdoor tables, which may mean some are inaccessible. There is also an accessible toilet on site.

Yukis Japanese Restaurant

The Neilson Nutshell is Bell Shakespeare’s flagship performance space located at Pier 2/3, in the heart of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. 

Steeped in Sydney’s industrial history, Pier 2/3 houses Bell Shakespeare’s new premises combining the heritage features of Pier 2/3 with the contemporary needs of artists and audiences.
 


Bell Shakespeare is Australia’s national theatre company specialising in the works of Shakespeare and his contemporaries. With unrivalled reach and impact Bell Shakespeare delivers mainstage productions and an education and outreach program to every state and territory, ensuring classic theatre experiences are accessible to all Australians.

Limited on-street parking is available outside Roslyn Packer Theatre and The Wharf theatres and there are several other public carparks nearby. at Barangaroo Point & Barangaroo Reserve.

There are gendered bathrooms and a gender neutral, accessible bathroom available on Ground Floor and Level One.

The accessible bathroom on Level One is 1.2 metres x 2.7 metres, and it features inclusive fixtures, handrails, a distress button and a baby-changing station. 
 

Accessible seating and hearing loops are available at the venue. Please contact Sydney Festival to arrange this when booking tickets.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs and walkers can be stored in the cloak room if needed. 

If you have access needs, please let Sydney Festival know when booking tickets. 
 

Lift access to the venue is available. The lift dimensions are 1.4 m x 2 metres. The entry is 1 metre wide. Lift capacity is 18 people and 1350kg.

If not using the lift, there are two flights of wide set stairs with no-slip stairs and handrail. 

The curb on Hickson Road cuts to allow for step-free access onto the Pier. 

Bell Shakespeare

The Harbour View Hotel is situated on the corner of Cumberland Street and Lower Fort Street in The Rocks, under the southern end of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge.
It is accessible to wheelchair users. There is a ramp leading into the premises and a lift which provides access to the second floor restaurant. The venue’s accessible toilets are located on the ground floor.
Accessible parking available in nearby Argyle Street and other car parks.

Harbour View Hotel

Pier 2/3 is a heritage listed finger wharf in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct. Steeped in Sydney’s industrial history, Pier 2/3 is part of a landmark project by the NSW Government to rejuvenate Walsh Bay into a cultural and creative hub.

Limited on-street accessible parking is available outside Roslyn Packer Theatre and The Wharf theatres and there are several other public carparks nearby. at Barangaroo Point & Barangaroo Reserve.

Pier 2/3

Appetito Pizza Pasta Bar is an accessible restaurant that can only be accessed via the George Street entrance and not the rear entry on Circular Quay. But at the George Street entrance there is a special door for wheelchair users which has extra wide doorframes. Inside you will find a lift which takes you to the dining area. Staff are happy to assist with arranging a table and they will ensure that there is enough room between the tables. There is also an outside area which can be used.
An accessible toilet is available onsite. The closest designated parking spots can be found approximately 100 metres away from the venue on George Street.

Appetito Pizza Pasta Bar

This hotel is accessible to wheelchair users, although it is a little awkward, being in an older building.

Upon arrival you will need to use the ramp off Mill Lane which is just on the side street to get up onto footpath. 

There is step-free access into the hotel and throughout. The hotel offers two Queen rooms which are designated accessible. Both feature a roll-in shower with hand rails. You will need to specify that you require one upon booking. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby, including the Fine Food Store right next door, which has really wonderful food and coffee for lunch, brunch and breakfast.

Rydges Sydney Harbour

The Rebel Theatre is the Australian Theatre for Young People's world-class performance space, home to emerging artists from across Australia. Situated in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, The Rebel boasts spectacular views of Sydney's Harbour and features award-winning architecture within the historic 1900s Walsh Bay Wharves. 

Ground floor or Stair and lift access to first floor and second floor

First floor Cloak room and bar. Stair and lift access to ground floor and second floor

Second floor ATYP Box Office and Rebel Theatre entry. Stair and lift access to ground floor and first floor

ATYP

Cruise Bar is a waterfront bar and restaurant located next to the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay. There is step-free access into the restaurant and outdoor seating areas and tables are generously spaced meaning most are accessible. An accessible unisex toilet is located beside the bar area. Closest parking possibility its the Wilson carpark on George Street.

Cruise Bar

Step-free access

Accessible toilet

Space between tables

Outside tables

Bars

Moonshine Bar is the social centrepiece of Sydney Festival's Thirsty Mile, with a Colour Maze and cafe by day and free live music and DJs by night. Come early, stay late. And drink it all in.
 
Moonshine Bar is your ultimate harbourside hangout at Sydney Festival. Get stuck into lots of live music, from some of our city’s favourite acts and DJs – slinging feel-good grooves, full-throttle floor-fillers and everything in between.  
 
Moonshine Bar is a licensed venue – patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Entrance is via the ground floor foyer on either the Western or Eastern side of the Pier, shared with ACO, Bell Shakespeare and Australian Theatre for Young People. All areas on the precinct are wheelchair friendly and can be accessed by ramps and lifts.

Moonshine Bar - Sydney Festival

Caminetto is not accessible to wheelchair users, owing to steps at the main and rear entrances. However, the venue does offer table service and has an accessible seating area outside. 

Caminetto

Both of the entrances to Observer Hotel have steps and are inaccessible for wheelchair users. The only option at this bar and restaurant is to sit outside in the courtyard, which has a number of tables which means you will have no access to the toilets. Closest designated parking spots are available in the Wilson Clocktower carpark.

Observer Hotel

Located in The Rocks Centre, The Fine Food Store is a cafe and restaurant serving home-made cusine. The venue is accessible to wheelchair users and offers step-free access into and throughout the venue. There is no accessible toilet in the cafe, but there are public facilities in The Rocks Centre. Outdoor and indoor seating is also accessible at The Fine Food Store.
There are a number of secure, conveniently-located parking stations in The Rocks:
Wilson Parking, Quay West
Wilson Parking, Clocktower
Secure Parking, 121 Harrington Street
Wilson Parking, 155 George Street

The Fine Food Store

Wild Ginger Dining and Bar is an inaccessible restaurant located on George Street serving a fusion of Thai and Australian cuisine. The venue’s dining areas and outside seating can only be accessed by negotiating stairs as there are no lifts in the building.

Wild Ginger Dining and Bar

ACO on The Pier is home to The Neilson, the state -of-the-art performance space situated at the heart of the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO)’s operating base. The award-winning, architecturally designed space is part of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, surrounded by views of Sydney Harbour.

The ACO is comitted to providing accessible events that are inclusive, barrier-free & features step-free access, accessible seating options, accessible toilets & assistive hearing technology.  They welcome patrons with Companion Cards & Assistance Animals.

They also hold a range of accessible events, such as ACO Relaxed Performances & Audio Described performances. Please contact the box office on https://www.aco.com.au/your-visit/tickets-and-bookings or or on 1800 444 444 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm AEST) for more information. 

https://www.aco.com.au/your-visit/tickets-and-bookings

ACO On The Pier

Serving up Thai street food, Wok on Inn is a food outlet on Playfair Street in The Rocks. Gentle ramps lead up to the counter and seating areas, which are mostly accessible. Situated in a small food court, there are no accessible toilets on-site but some at the Visitors Centre nearby.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the Rocks carpark.

Wok on Inn Street Noodle Bar | Thai Food The Rocks

Housed in an early 20th-century cargo wharf, Sydney Dance Company's Wharf Studios contain five state-of-the-art studios. As an anchor tenant of the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Sydney Dance Company creates, rehearses, teaches and performs in the Wharf Studios, and welcomes tens of thousands of enthusiastic dancers of all ages through the doors every year.

Unassisted access
Wheelchair access into Sydney Dance Company Wharf Studios is via the main entrance located on Hickson Road.

Accessible facilities
There are accessible toilets on both the Ground floor and Admin floor of the Wharf Studios.

Sydney Dance Company, Neilson Studio

forumprojects, located at Commercial 2 in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, is a gallery dedicated to immersive sound and video art. 

The forumprojects team aim to bring cutting-edge artistic practices to a broader audience, creating innovative pathways for experiencing contemporary art in a unique and engaging way.

Limited on-street accessible parking is available outside Roslyn Packer Theatre and The Wharf theatres and there are several other public carparks nearby. at Barangaroo Point & Barangaroo Reserve.
 

The restrooms are located diagonally opposite the entrance of the gallery and include an accessible restroom.

forumprojects gallery

Gelatissimo in The Rocks is a partially accessible ice cream shop. The venue offers step-free access to the counter, but the outdoor seating area has steps leading up to it and there is no ramp on site. There are also no accessible toilets available.
Designated parking spots can be found in the Rocks carpark.

Gelatissimo The Rocks

Lotus Dumpling Bar is an accessible restaurant serving up pan-Asian cuisine and cocktails in Dawes Point. There is step-free entry into the venue but space is tight and some tables inside and outside may be inaccessible especially at peak times. There is also a small seating area outside Lotus and no accessible toilet.
There are also plenty of accessible public carparks nearby.

Lotus Dumpling Bar

The Rocks Discovery Museum is inaccessible to wheelchair users. A very narrow doorway provides step-free access but inside not all areas can be accessed via wheelchair. The reception is the only accessible part.

The Rocks Discovery Museum

Dare is an accessible cafe. The venue has two counters - one of which is too high for wheelchair users to pick up their order. Dare’s outdoor seating is generously spaced and easily accessible. There are no toilets on site. Accessible parking can be found in the Wilson carpark at the clocktower.

Dare

Accessible unisex toilet (or disabled toilet) on the lower floor of the arcade. Entrance from Kendall lane (this lane has cobbles), an easier less cobbled entrance can be found by entering the arcade from Argyle St. Automatic sliding door, plenty of room and clean.

Accessible Toilet

Fratelli Fresh is a restaurant located in Walsh Bay serving up authentic Italian cuisine. Step-free access is available via the main entrance and around the inside of the venue. There are accessible seating options inside and also tables outside the front of the restaurant. An accessible toilet is also on site.

Fratelli Fresh Walsh Bay

Bangarra is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation and one of Australia’s leading performing arts companies, widely acclaimed nationally and around the world. Bangarra Dance Theatre is partially accessible to wheelchair users. The lower level studios offer step-free access, but the Bangarra Room is only accessible by stairs. 

There is a designated accessible unisex toilet on site.

Bangarra Dance Theatre

The Wharf 1 & 2 theatres are the Sydney Theatre Company’s more intimate  theatres, located very close to the main Roslyn Packer Theatre in Walsh Bay. 

They are fully wheelchair accessible (although it should be noted that the accessible entrance is a very long roll from the main theatre entrances, the cafe/bar, and the accessible toilets). 

An alternative more pleasant route (and much more comfortable if you use a wheelchair) is to go down the right hand side of the pier to the lifts towards the end.

Most people do go in via the access ramp and lift on the pier 4 entry located adjacent to the main entrance on Hickson Road.  The lifts along the wharf lead you to level 1 or 2 depending where you want to go. In level 1 you can find Wharf 2 door 1 and a bit further, Wharf 1 door 3. To reach Wharf 1 doors 1 & 2,  you need to take a lift up to the level above the main entrance (it is marked level 3 – the main theatre level being on level 2). The box office is on the ground floor level (marked level G).

There are accessible toilets along the venue in level 1, they are spacious and mobility devices- friendly.

The Wharf 1 & 2 Theatres (Sydney Theatre Company)

Barney and Bligh Reserve is located adjacent to the Museum of Contemporary Art and contains the historic Cadman’s Cottage building. It's a popular spot for tourists and visitors to enjoy the sight and sounds of Circular Quay.
The Reserve is only accessible via a gravel driveway adjacent to the park, as there is a step running around the perimeter of the reserve. The terrain is mostly soft and there is no accessible parking or toilets nearby.

Barney and Bligh Reserve

Located in a food court on Playfair Street, Hero Sushi Box is a takeaway Japanese food outlet which is accessible by wheelchair. There are ramps around the courtyard giving access to the outlet and the various seating areas. The space in the seating area is generous. There are also designated accessible public toilets located a matter of metres away from Hero Sushi Box in the nearby  Visitor Centre
Accessible parking spots can be found in the Rocks carpark. 

Hero Sushi Box

A large restaurant upstairs in the centre of The Rocks area, great to visit with the whole family, very kid friendly too. Yummy pancakes, pizzas, some salads and it’s fully licensed - something for everyone. Caters easily for large family groups. 

There is a lift to go up to the first floor coming off Playfair street, next to the steps leading to the front door. Although the restaurant is quite roomy with wide aisles to get to all the seats, around half the tables are booth seats, so you may need to book ahead to get one of the open tables with chairs that you can move aside if need be. 

Parking in nearby Argyle Street, and the nearest accessible parking is on street outside 107 George Street, around 80meters away. 

Pancakes On The Rocks

Located in a food court on Playfair Street, 7Rocks is a deli and cafe which is accessible by wheelchair. There are ramps around the courtyard giving access to the outlet and the various seating areas. There are no accessible toilets on-site but some at the Visitors Centre nearby. Accessible parking spots can be found in the Rocks carpark.

7rocks Deli

Sydney Visitor Centre will help you plan your stay by providing maps, brochures and personalised information.
You can also take advantage of the complimentary travel booking service for day tours, attractions, accommodation and interstate travel.
Sydney Visitor Centre - The Rocks is fully accessible to wheelchair users. There is step-free access from the cobbled street into the main entrance, and step-free access throughout the inside of the venue. The centre also has accessible toilets.
Designated parking spots can found in the Rocks carpark.

Sydney Visitor Centre - The Rocks

Located in the shadow of the Sydney Opera House, the Opera Kitchen is an accessible restaurant and bar. Lifts at the Opera House itself provide access down to the venue, which has ramps throughout the premises to enable wheelchair access to all parts of the seating area. There are also unisex toilets.

Opera Kitchen

The Bund is a modern take on the traditional Chinese dining experience offering an upmarket Chinese restaurant serving elevated traditional cuisine in a warm, old-fashioned ambiance located on Hickson Road in Walsh Bay.   

The Bund features paved level pathway apporach to step free entry.  Inside is spacious with turquoise green decorating the walls alongside images of the old Bund in Shanghai, classic antiques & darkwood furniture creating an intimate ambience.  There is further seating outside.

Just a three-minute walk from BridgeClimb Sydney – The Bund offers a selection of wine & beers with meals, as well as a BYO option, with a bottle shop just next door.

For more information or to reserve a table go go https://www.bundfusion.com/

Accessible parking can be found closeby at Bond One Car park, Barangaroo Point.  Accessible toilets can be found 200m away at George Street, The Rocks.

https://www.bundfusion.com/

The Bund - Walsh Bay

Accessible parking

Accessible cafe / restaurant / kiosk

Large Venues

Walsh Bay Arts Precinct sits on two piers with incredible Harbour Views . Perfect location to enjoy concerts, dances , theatre performances , exhibitions, food and many other events.

The Arts Precinct is very inclusive by having Free Ticket if you have a companion card.. Contact The Sydney Festival on 02 8248 6500 for bookings.

Wheelchair access has been included in most venues, wheelchair designated spaces  (where possible) will be sold at the lowest full price. For all mobility access information visit Sydney festival.org.au/venues.

Street Parking is limited but available on Hickson Road. Wilson Paid Parking is available. Pre booking would be ideal. https://www.walshbay.com.au/arts-precinct

Sydney festival.org.au/venues

https://www.walshbay.com.au/arts-precinct

Walsh Bay Arts Precinct

The Orient Hotel is an accessible bar. Owing to the fact it is located in a heritage listed building, there is no lift access to the upper restaurant. There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor and there is a ramped entrance on Argyle Street. Ample space between the outside tables, which have glimpses of the harbour & water. Unfortunately all the tables inside are bar height with bar stools! 

Orient Hotel

There is a ramp outside Munich Brauhaus to provide access to the German-style bar and restaurant. Not all areas of the indoor dining area are accessible and there are no accessible toilets on the premises. The outdoor seating is made up of permanent benches, which may prove inaccessible for wheelchair users.

Munich Brauhaus The Rocks


Located on Playfair Street in The Rocks, Playfair Cafe is an accessible food outlet. There is step-free access to the counter and outdoor seating area, but there is no accessible toilet on site.
The seating areas are very cramped which means that the cafe is inaccessible at peak times.
Designated parking spots can be found in the Wilson Clocktower carpark.

Playfair Cafe

Located opposite the Tourist Information Centre in The Rocks, Pony Dining is fully accessible with step-free access into and around the venue. The outdoor seating area is cramped and does not have enough space to comfortably maneuver a wheelchair. Inform the venue about your visit and then they can arrange a special table with enough space. Accessible toilets are provided and designated parking spots can be found in the Rocks carpark.

Pony Dining The Rocks

Located in The Rocks next to The Argyle, El Camino Cantina is an inaccessible restaurant serving Mexican cuisine. There are cobbles leading up to the venue before you are confronted by a set of seven steps and no portable ramp to assist with entry.

El Camino Cantina

A spectacular semi open-air bar, cafe, and restaurant, with one of the best views in Sydney - right on the waterside with a perfect view of the Harbour bridge!

Part of the Sydney Opera House complex, it’s reachable in three main ways; either by strolling along Circular Quay (there is an entrance ramp directly alongside the water) or from the main parking for the Opera House, or from the Opera House directly (take the main lift to the lower ground floor).

The space is partially indoor and outdoor, there are many outdoor tables that are accessible with plenty of space between chairs to manoeuvre, but some areas (a few outdoor tables up steps) are inaccessible.

Those people in wheelchairs might want to avoid going here at peak times (eg Friday evenings; particularly sunny ones) because it gets very full.

There are well maintained accessible toilets at the Opera bar itself and in the Opera Kitchen and Opera House, both very nearby.

Opera Bar

Jounieh Walsh Bay is a spacious restaurant that strives to create an inclusive environment welcoming all guests, ensuring that everyone can enjoy their dining experience comfortably. It is a beautiful venue by the water, featuring an incredible nautical atmosphere, exquisite dishes, and many options to choose from within the large space. 
 

Guests can enjoy a meal, a drink, or both in the indoor area or on the outdoor terrace, with ample space between tables that allows for easy movement throughout the restaurant. The staff is dedicated to providing an incredible welcoming experience and accommodating all guests. 


Please note that the restrooms are located 200 meters away in a shared space within the Walsh Bay precinct. Kindly ask the friendly staff for the key, and they will guide you and explain how to get to the accessible toilets.

Jounieh Walsh Bay

Jounieh is an accessible contemporary Middle Eastern restaurant serving upmarket traditional & modern Lebanese dishes situated on the Walsh Bay harbour foreshore.

This glass fronted casual restaurant features step free entry via paved level pathway approach into a bright & spacious interior with white clothed tables & high backed chairs.. There is further outdoor seating available with waterside views.

For more information or book a table go to https://www.jounieh.com.au/

Accessible parking can be found closeby at Bond One Car Park, Barangaroo Point & Reserve.  Accessible toilets can also be found at Barangaroo Reserve , Watson Road 

https://www.jounieh.com.au/

Step free access via the entrance on Argyle Street which has a ramp but narrow doorway. Limited seating - 3 to 4 tables inside. Plenty of outdoor seating, easily accessible. George Street side entrance has stairs.  Accessible parking can be found at Quay Wesy or the Overseas  Passenger Terminal.  Toilets can be found at 15 George Street - The Rocks or Roslyn Packer Theatre Level 2

Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café

The Concert Hall of the Sydney Opera House is on the first floor. It is approached through the main lift entrance underneath the Monumental Steps (you will need to go through a security check). If you are coming from the lower ground level (with many bars and the car park), you take the same lift (once past security) to the first floor.

On the first floor, you turn right out of the main lift towards the main box office area. Here you will normally be greeted by an usher who will escort you down a corridor to another lift which takes you up another level to the main Concert Hall bar area.

Along the route, down this corridor, are two accessible toilets (with automatic doors).

When you arrive by lift up at the main bar area, it is a short distance, turning left to the wheelchair spaces at door 11 in the stalls, or a much longer distance, to the other side of the theatre to door 4 (if you want to make a quick exit after your show, it is definitely advisable to ask for door 11 spaces when booking).

If you are in the circle, you need to turn left out of the lift and continue straight on until you reach another lift to take you up another level (an usher will direct you because it can be confusing if crowded). There are more accessible toilets at the circle level.

Sydney Opera House Concert Hall

The Cut Bar & Grill is a steakhouse located on Argyle Street, but the venue is inaccessible for wheelchairs. There is a step at the entrance to the restaurant and steps inside the venue, which has no facilities to enable wheelchair access.

The Cut Bar & Grill

The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf is a waterside bar and restaurant, It is accessible. Located on Pier 4 in Walsh Bay next to the Wharf theatres, the venue offers step-free access upon entry, but some areas can only be accessed via steps. Generously spaced tables provide accessible seating both inside and outside, while the bar also has an accessible toilet.
There are also plenty of accessible public carparks nearby.

The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf

Located in The Rocks next to The Argyle, Saké Restaurant & Bar is accessible for wheelchair users. Access can only be attained via the Argyle Street entry, where staff will assist you with a portable ramp. There is only one accessible table in the main dining area, which is usually closed from Monday to Friday, but you can call the venue and make a booking so they can arrange that table for you. Accessible toilets are available on site. Designated parking spots can be found in the Wilson carpark around 150 meters away.

Saké Restaurant & Bar The Rocks

Spread over two levels, The Argyle is a bar, restaurant and nightclub located on Argyle Street. 
Cobbles leading up to the venue make wheelchair access tricky, but there is step-free access into and around the ground floor of the venue. The first floor is only accessible by stairs. Some of the tables are inaccessible due to high stools and benches.
Accessible toilets are located on the ground floor. There are several car-parking stations in the vicinity.

The Argyle

BarCycle is a cycling-themed accessible cafe located in Walsh Bay. There is step-free access into the venue, which also has an outdoor seating area. There are share accessible toilets and designated parking spots can be found in one of the nearby public carparks.

Barcycle Walsh Bay

There are stairs at the main entrance to Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café in The Rocks as well as at the side entrance.But there is also an outside seating area which is fully accessible. However, there are no accessible toilets on site.
Designated parking spots can be found in the Rocks carpark.

Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café The Rocks

Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café is an accessible chocolaterie on the waterfront at Circular Quay. There is step-free access into and throughout the venue, which also has an accessible toilet. There is accessible seating inside and outside of the cafe. The space is restricted but the staff members are willing to allocate the tables for wheelchair users.
Accessible parking spots can be found in the Wilson carpark around 300 meters away.

Guylian Belgian Chocolate Café Opera Quays

This is a small playground but great for the local families in the area and a plus that it is enclosed.This playground issuitable for toddlers and younger children. It includes swings and climbing equipment but unfortunately no special equipment for wheelchair users. 
Trinity Avenue Playground is fully accessible as the terrain is hard and flat. There is step-free access into the playground and throughout. There are no accessible toilets located on site. There are no designated accessible parking spots but 2 hour parking on the steets nearby is possible.

Trinity Avenue Playground

La Renaissance Patisserie is an inaccessible food outlet located on Argyle Street in The Rocks. There is a large step at the only entrance to the venue preventing wheelchair access to the counter. There is accessible seating located outside the venue.
Designated parking spots can be found around 50 meters away in the Rocks carpark.

La Renaissance Patisserie and Cafe

Zia Pina Pizzeria Restaurant is an inaccessible pizza parlour on George Street. The inside seating area and counter are inaccessible due to a step at the entrance and the lack of a portable ramp on site. However the outdoor tables at Zia Pina Pizzeria Restaurant are accessible.
An accessible toilet is not available and the closest designated parking spots can be found in the Rocks carpark. 

Zia Pina Pizzeria Restaurant

The Drama Theatre of the Sydney Opera House is on the ground floor level. It can be approached in one of two ways. Either through the main lift entrance underneath the Monumental Steps, or more directly, through the several pairs of automatic double glass doors that line the western side of the building.

Inside, are the three smaller theatres; The Drama Theatre, The Playhouse, and The Studio. Apart from the box office for these three theatres, there is a bar which also serves light food, ample seating, and the restaurant Midden, outside facing the western concourse.

There are two accessible toilets (with automatic doors) on this level. The main larger one by the lift up to the main box office and the larger theatres above, and a smaller toilet, much less used and hidden away between the Drama Theatre and the Playhouse.

Getting into the Drama Theatre is easy. The wide entry doors are close to the back row, with the wheelchair seating on either side, making it possible to move to your space at the very last minute, with the minimum of disruption.

Sydney Opera House Drama Theatre

Cinemas & Theatres

There are five main venues within the Sydney Opera House. The two largest - The Concert Hall and The Joan Sutherland Theatre, are both on the first floor. The three smaller venues; The Drama Theatre, The Playhouse, and The Studio are on the ground floor.

The Concert Hall and The Joan Sutherland Theatre are both accessed via a large lift from the ground floor, which can be reached through a passageway under the Monumental Steps, or directly from the Western Concourse. If you are coming from the lower ground level (with many bars and the car park), you take the same lift.

The Drama Theatre, The Playhouse, and The Studio are also accessed via the Monumental Steps, or more directly, through through the several pairs of automatic double glass doors that line the western side of the building, on the Western Concourse. Again, If you are coming from the lower ground level , you take the same lift.

There are accessible toilet facilities (with automatic doors) on every level, and also one backstage for the use of mobility impaired patrons of the two larger venues during intervals. There are 11 designated accessible parking spaces on Level 1 and 12 on Level 6 of the carpark. RMS permit is required.

Given the long cobbled approach to the building, there is also a courtesy shuttle bus service; Opera House staff are on hand to arrange transfers to the building via a wheelchair-accessible shuttle service from the taxi drop-off point.

Sydney Opera House

The Rocks Café is an accessible venue. There is step-free access into the venue, leading to a seating area and the counter. There are also a number of accessible tables outside the cafe, which doesn’t have an accessible toilet. However accessible toilets and parking spots can be found in the nearby Rocks shopping center.

The Rocks Café

Situated in the Rocks, within walking distance from Sydney’s landmarks, on the first floor of the Clocktower shopping complex, Shiki Japanese Restaurant can be accessed via a lift in the adjoining car park. There is step-free access into and around the venue, which has an accessible toilet. Secure Wilson car parking is available at Clocktower Square’s basement.

Shiki Japanese Restaurant


The public toilets located at Opera Kitchen are fully accessible to wheelchair users. Located near the entrance furthest away from the Opera House, the unisex facilities do not require an MLAK key to use. Designated parking spots can be found at the opera carpark.

Opera Kitchen Toilet

Located on a slight slope on Lower Fort Street, The Hero of Waterloo is a pub and restaurant that is inaccessible to wheelchair users. There are steps at every entrance and throughout the venue, preventing access. There is no portable ramp on site to assist with access.

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