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After years of planning, a few setbacks and $800+ million later, the new Sydney Fish Market is finally here – and it's one giant catch for the city. Many of the original, much-loved seafood operators have relocated to the shiny new site, including Claudio's, Nicholas Seafood, Get Fish and more. But fresh prawns, oysters, sashimi and fish and chips are just the tip of the iceberg. With more than 40 stalls at the market, including top-shelf restaurants and cafés, plus lots of outdoor seating, the new Sydney Fish Market is the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere, estimated to reel in more than six million locals and tourists annually. From its location to how to get there and what you can expect, here’s everything you need to know about the new Sydney Fish Market.
Where is the new Sydney Fish Market located?
The new Sydney Fish Market is located at 1 Bridge Road, Glebe, on the edge of Blackwattle Bay. Found right across the bay from the old fish market, it’s bloody massive, featuring more than 6,000 square metres and a striking wave-like roof kitted out with 400 solar panels. One of my favourite things about the new market is how much outdoor seating there is so you can enjoy your salty delights alfresco.
Once complete, the wider precinct will boast almost 1.5 acres of public space, with new pedestrian and cycling links and a 15-kilometre connected waterfront promenade from Rozelle Bay to Woolloomooloo.
Three bronze sculptures on the promenades will pay respect to the Gadigal people, who for thousands of years fished, swam and gathered on the land.
How to get to the new Sydney Fish Market
Public transport is the best way to visit the new Sydney Fish Market. If you are catching the light rail, please note the original Fish Market stop, which you would have got off at when visiting the old Pyrmont site, will be renamed Bank Street on the same day as the new Fish Market opening. Don’t get off there. Instead, seafood-loving Sydneysiders and tourists visiting the new Fish Market should get off at Wentworth Park, which is closer to the new space. Transport for NSW has increased capacity on the L1 Dulwich Hill Line, with 150 extra weekly services added.
Catching a bus is another way to visit the new Sydney Fish Market. The 389 and 501 buses heading to Pyrmont and Ultimo are the ones to look out for. The bus stops are a short stroll – around 400 metres – from the new Sydney Fish Market. Travellers can plan their trip at transportnsw.info.
Riding your bike is another great way to visit!
Is there parking at the new Sydney Fish Market?
Parking is limited (around 400 car spaces) at the new Sydney Fish Market, with heavy traffic expected in the first few weeks after opening. It’s best to leave the car at home and either catch a bus or the light rail. If you do want to drive, the first 20 minutes of parking is free.
Can I catch a ferry to the new Sydney Fish Market?
Not right now. A new public ferry wharf connecting Blackwattle Bay to Barangaroo is still being built, with services expected to start in 2027. Some have criticised the planning, with the lack of ferry access expected to put pressure on light rail and buses.
What are the opening hours of the new Sydney Fish Market?
The new Sydney Fish Market has new, extended opening hours and is open from 7am to 10pm, Sunday to Thursday, and 7am to midnight, Friday to Saturday. That’s right – if you have a late-night crustacean craving, you can scratch that itch! (Note: individual retail trading hours apply).
What restaurants are at the new Sydney Fish Market?
As well as selling sustainably farmed oysters, wild-caught fish, prawns and lobsters – and fish and chips! – Sydney Fish Market is home to more than 40 stores – including restaurants, cafés, delis and bars – all under one roof, creating a world-class destination.
We’re pretty excited about a bunch of them: Luke Nguyen’s flagship Southeast Asian restaurant Lua (not yet open); Malaysian diner Tam Jiak by Junda Khoo from the award-winning Ho Jiak; first-class gelato purveyors Cow & The Moon; award-winning German bakery Lüneburger; and TJ’s Po’ Boys by Trippas White Group, selling prawn rolls, burgers and craft beers. Tin Tin Harbour serves yum cha alongside seafood, chic fire-powered Turkish go-to Hamsi by the Efendy Group is there, and keep an eye out for Olivetta, Sydney’s first specialty olive oil concept store. There’s also a 150-seat, family-friendly restaurant called Touch Wood, led by a head chef with Baba’s Place and Cho Cho San credentials – plus loads more!
What’s happening to the old Fish Market?
It will be going. In fact, the whole Blackwattle Bay area is getting a massive glow-up, and in good news for Sydney’s housing crisis, the precinct is set to gain 1,500 homes, with the first expected to be built by 2028. The new waterfront precinct will also feature a lush park and a new waterfront promenade to complete the 15-kilometre foreshore walk connecting Rozelle Bay to Woolloomooloo.