Fair Dining: Eat, Drink and Stay Awhile
Sydney Contemporary is more than an art fair – it’s a great day out, a meeting place and a chance to spend time immersed in contemporary culture.
Throughout the Fair, visitors can enjoy a range of dining and hospitality experiences across Carriageworks, whether you’re stopping for a morning coffee, meeting friends for lunch, celebrating a new acquisition, or unwinding with a glass of wine after exploring the galleries.
Designed to be enjoyed at your own pace, the Fair’s dining spaces offer the perfect opportunity to pause, recharge and continue the conversation.
A Taste of Sydney Contemporary
From casual bites to long lunches, Sydney Contemporary’s dining and hospitality offering is woven throughout the Fair experience.
Take a break between gallery visits, gather with friends and colleagues, or enjoy a drink while discussing the artworks you’ve discovered. The Fair’s hospitality spaces provide welcoming places to connect, reflect and make the most of your visit.
Whether you’re joining us during the day or visiting for one of our evening sessions, you’ll find food and beverage options to suit every occasion.
Enjoy a Glass of Something Special
Sydney Contemporary proudly partners with some of Australia’s most respected beverage producers, bringing exceptional wines, champagne, spirits and refreshments to the Fair.
Available throughout designated hospitality and dining spaces across the Fair. Visitors can enjoy selections from:
Wine by Yalumba
As the official wine partner of Sydney Contemporary, Yalumba invites visitors to discover a selection of wines from one of Australia’s most celebrated family-owned wineries. For more than 175 years, Yalumba has been part of the Barossa’s winemaking story, and its wines can be enjoyed throughout the Fair’s dining and hospitality spaces, providing the perfect accompaniment to long lunches, engaging conversations and moments of discovery.
Saison Aperitifs
Seasonality sits at the heart of Saison Aperitifs. Made from peak-season Australian ingredients, Saison obsessively crafts non-traditional vermouth and amaro. Each aperitif begins with a single core ingredient harvested at its peak, which is then layered with hand-picked wild herbs, fruit, and flowers from local growers. At Sydney Contemporary, visitors can discover Saison’s distinctive take on vermouth and amaro through a selection of cocktails. A thoughtful, contemporary expression of Australia, made for that first or last pour, whether it’s a great dinner party, a long lunch, or a slow afternoon.
Champagne Pommery
Few champagne houses are as intrinsically linked to the world of contemporary art as Champagne Pommery. At Sydney Contemporary, guests can enjoy a curated selection of Pommery’s celebrated cuvées, while exploring the Fair or unwinding in one of the hospitality spaces. Synonymous with elegance, innovation and cultural patronage, Pommery has long championed artistic expression. At Carriageworks, each glass offers an invitation to pause, reflect and celebrate the art of living as much as the art on display.
Four Pillars
Four Pillars makes modern Australian gin in the Yarra Valley, using fresh citrus and native botanicals. Visitors to Sydney Contemporary can enjoy signature cocktails and classic serves while discovering one of Australia’s most innovative and awarded spirits brands.
ST. ALi Coffee
As the exclusive Coffee Partner of Sydney Contemporary, ST. ALi will fuel the Fair with specialty coffee served throughout cafés and hospitality spaces. A pioneer of Australia’s specialty coffee movement, ST. ALi has spent two decades shaping coffee culture through exceptional sourcing, roasting and innovation. Whether you’re beginning your day at the Fair or taking a break between galleries, expect expertly crafted coffee from one of the country’s most loved names in the industry.
Make a Day of It
With 100 galleries, large-scale installations, performances, talks and hospitality experiences, Sydney Contemporary rewards those who take their time.
Arrive early, stay late, and enjoy everything the Fair has to offer—from your first coffee to your final glass of wine.
Plan Your Visit
3–6 September 2026
Carriageworks, Sydney
Explore contemporary art, discover new artists, enjoy great food and drinks, and experience Australasia’s premier art fair.
Tickets are on sale now, with First Release savings of up to 35%.
