Parlour

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A French Bistro, Reimagined

Parlour sits at 49 Market Street inside QT Sydney, bringing classic Parisian charm into the present with an ease that feels both effortless and considered. The room leans into warm lighting, bustling tables and a touch of Art Deco — the kind of space that works equally well for a quiet dinner or a late night that stretches well past midnight.

The Food and Drink

The menu is built around sharing: small plates that, in the kitchen's own words, "punch well above their weight," alongside steak frites done properly and martinis with genuine attitude. The rhythm moves from Aperitif Hour through to a final nightcap, following the pace of the city outside rather than fighting it. This is French cuisine interpreted with confidence — familiar in its references, sharper in its execution.

Recognition

Wine Spectator awarded Parlour its Award of Excellence in 2024, a mark that reflects the seriousness of the wine list backing up that French cuisine on the plate. It is the kind of recognition that confirms what a good evening here already suggests: that the drinks programme is as considered as the food.

The Setting

The bistro occupies a corner of one of Sydney's more storied city hotels, yet it carries its own distinct identity. Outdoor seating, a private room for more intimate gatherings, and the option of takeaway give it a range that suits the neighbourhood it serves — city workers at lunch, couples in the evening, night owls drawn in by the bar long after the kitchen closes.