Sydney institutions Golden Century and Icebergs Dining Room and Bar will be opening a restaurant and a bar respectively at Crown Sydney this summer, bringing their classic dishes and signature drinks to Barangaroo’s luxe hotel. The iconic Cantonese diner and Bondi’s jewel will be joining Crown’s already-strong food and drink offering, including pasta palace A’Mare, fire-fuelled Woodcut, Japanese diner Nobu, and Oncore by Clare Smyth, which was just voted as the best restaurant in Sydney by global restaurant guide La Liste. Golden Century is set to open in early 2025, taking over the space formerly occupied by Silks. Meanwhile, Icebergs Harbour Bar, launching in December, will find its home on the ground floor, replacing TWR.
While you can currently get some Golden-Century action at The Century at The Star, XOPP and Golden Century BBQ, both at Darling Square, Golden Century at Crown Sydney will be returning to its OG roots, with the venue paying homage to its original Sussex Street eatery, which opened in 1989 and closed in 2021. Expect all of Golden Century’s hits, including XO pippies, live lobster, abalone steamboat, Peking duck and salt and pepper squid. Yum cha will be available at lunch and to that we say: yum town.
Billy Wong, co-owner of Golden Century, said: “Golden Century is where it all began and we are excited to once again welcome in our loyal customers, serving our beloved Cantonese classics in a picture-perfect location that overlooks Sydney harbour and beyond.”
A summer residency, Icebergs Harbour Bar will be offering its signature coastal Euro-leaning food and drinks, including the smashable Iceberger, and the No. 147, made with Ketel One vodka, coconut, passionfruit, pineapple, lemon and aromatic bitters.
Maurice Terzini, co-owner of Icebergs Dining Room and Bar said: “I have always had a love affair with great hotel bars; they’re transient and fun and you never know who you’re going to meet! This evolution of the Iceberg’s Bar will bring classic drinks and our signature bar food offering to Crown Sydney, matching the already decadent and luxurious guest experience.”
Crown Sydney Chief Executive Officer, Stanford Le, said: “Crown Sydney is already a beacon of hospitality in this beloved city, so it feels natural to add to our repertoire two renowned offerings from Sydney itself. We are thrilled to become the new home of the iconic Golden Century, offering our guests an experience that is at once nostalgic and exciting, and to partner with Icebergs for a summer residency of their bar experience, bringing their Bondi expertise to the harbourside.”
I don’t know about you but I reckon it’s nearly pippie-and-cocktail o’clock. We’ll keep you posted on the exact opening dates.