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The Charles Awarded Three Goblets at 2025 Australia’s Wine List of the Year Awards

Three goblets. Three years running.

The highest recognition at the Wine List of the Year Awards – maintained again for a list that puts Champagne and Burgundy in the starring roles. Elegance to the max, with 800 wines to choose from.

Head Sommelier Maxime Bellon has built something distinct here. The goblet system doesn’t just measure size – it rewards curation, depth, and a point of view. It’s recognition for the work behind every bottle: the relationships with producers, the hours spent tasting, the commitment to quality over trends.

This is what we do at The Charles. Year after year.

Ready to explore 800 wines? Reserve your table here.

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See more about Australia’s most prestigious awards program for wine and beverage lists here.

Christmas Day at The Charles: Reservations Now Open

Make Christmas Day extraordinary this year. Join us for a generous feast in our elegant brasserie, where Executive Chef Billy Hannigan has created a set menu ($195pp) designed for celebration – from starters through to petit fours.

New traditions are being made – gathering around the table, letting exceptional hospitality take care of everything while you enjoy the moment with family and friends. Raise a glass of champagne, enjoy the merry cheer, and experience the European art of celebrating well. Our full wine and cocktail selection will be ready to accompany every course.

Last year sold out – don’t miss your spot.

Explore The Charles Christmas menu

Available from 11am, Christmas Day

Dining time and cancellation policy applies. Kids menu available for under 12-year-olds. Public holiday surcharge applies.

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Etymon Restaurants are open across Sydney for Christmas Day – prefer another location or a different menu? Check out everything on offer for Christmas through the Etymon website here

Prix Fixe Brasserie Menu at The Charles

Monday through Friday | Lunch & Early Dinner

Two course menu, served with our signature focaccia & choice of drink $49pp.

Perfect for those looking to slip away from a busy workday or enjoy pre-theatre dining, introducing The Charles’ newest Prix Fixe Brasserie menu.

Starting with our signature focaccia, the menu then offers a choice of main from John Dory to Riverine rump cap steak, finished with our housemade ice cream in the seasonal flavour. The menu also includes your choice of a glass of wine, draught beer or soft drink.

A quick, delicious dining experience from start to finish. Join us to try our newest menu offering.Available only in our Brasserie, Monday to Friday from 12pm (last booking 5:45pm)

Sample Menu

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* Maximum 1 hour seating time. Lunch bookings from 12pm – 2:30pm, Dinner bookings 5pm – 5:45pm, All Prix Fixe Brasserie Menu bookings need to complete their dining experience by 6:30pm.

Supper Club

The night’s still young at The Charles Bar. Introducing Supper Club: where $2 oysters meet $13 mini cocktails, $15 burgers pair with $12 wines, and everyone’s welcome to continue their night.

Whether you missed dinner or just don’t want the evening to end, we’ve got your table ready. Right in the sweet spot between a restaurant and a bar, this is where your night continues.

No fuss, no hurry, just good food and drinks when you want them. Join us Monday to Saturday from 8pm until close. Book or walk in- doesn’t matter, settle in, linger on.

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The Charles Hour

Monday – Saturday 4-7pm

Every Monday to Saturday from 4pm to 7pm, we invite you to join us at The Charles Bar for The Charles Hours. Grab friends or colleagues and bring them down to The Charles Bar to enjoy $2 oyster, a selection of cocktails at $16, a glass of wine at $12, or a schooner at $8. Toast to a day well done with $22 glasses of Moet & Chandon imperial or a bottle for $130.

Simply sit back, relax and unwind with drinks and a bite after a busy day. We’ll love to see you soon at The Charles bar.

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Cello Series At The Charles Bar

Introducing our house made Cello Series in The Charles Bar, with monthly rotating flavours, our Bar Manager Colin Tam isn’t just sticking to the well-known limoncello – think Honeydew, Mango & more!

Hailing from Southern Italy originally, this vibrant liqueur, is hand crafted from the freshest seasonal fruits.

Under the expert guidance of our Bar Manager, Colin Tam, our team meticulously follows traditional Italian methods, infusing each batch with zest and freshness.

With flavours rotating monthly, from the sweet and ripe mango-cello to the invigorating citrus-cello, there’s surely a flavour you haven’t tried.

Enjoy our Cello’s in multiple ways: as a sophisticated digestif following a meal in the Brasserie, mixed into a fizzy spritz for a leisurely afternoon with friends, or just neat in a perfectly chilled glass.

Walk-ins are always welcome or book a seat at the bar by clicking the link below.

$28 Pasta Specials

Rotating Pasta Specials, in The Charles Bar

Enjoy fresh, house made, pasta daily in The Charles Bar for $28, or with a glass of wine for $35.

Made in-house daily, our chefs are creating 3 unique pasta dishes, rotating flavours every two weeks. These dishes are not on the menu, you’ll need to visit the bar and look for our pasta special board to know what is on the menu this week.

While we can’t guarantee the pasta you’ve seen is on the menu, we can guarantee you that each dish uses seasonal ingredients and are packed with flavour.

Available at the bar all day from Monday to Saturday, Walk-ins welcome.

Free-Flowing Lunches at The Charles Bar

Every Saturday, from 12pm

Join us every Saturday in The Charles Bar for a relaxed free-flowing lunch.

Suitable for groups of 4 or more, our free-flowing experience includes our seasonal ‘Cello Spritz’, and a selection of wines and will be served alongside a delicious 3-course shared menu.

Your table will be treated to a selection of five bite-sized snacks including Chickpea panisse with Prosciutto San Daniele and Prawn cocktail with sauce Mary Rose. Mains will include Blue swimmer crab linguine Lobster butter and a Rangers Valley scotch fillet MBS 4+ with sauce Bordelaise, both served along two sides. End your meal with a slice of Russian honey cak for the perfect sweet finish.

To book your spot for your Saturday free-flowing lunch in The Charles Bar, follow the button below or call our reservations team on (02) 8000 7800.

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Sample Menu

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Afternoon Tea At The Charles Brasserie

Indulge in a spot of luxury at The Charles Brasserie Afternoon Tea.

After a long day trawling Pitt Street, finish your day in the luxurious surrounds of The Charles Grand Brasserie as you sip on a glass of Moet and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

The Charles offers guests an exclusive afternoon tea experience with a selection of Savoury and Sweets carefully crafted by our experienced pastry team, this is an Afternoon Tea experience that you won’t soon forget.

This experience is $110pp with a glass of Moet, for $99 with a glass of Chandon Blanc de Blancs. You’ll be also enjoying a curated menu of savoury & sweets and flowing tea and coffee.

For guests who would prefer a non-alcoholic option, this is priced at $79pp and includes a curated menu of savoury & sweets and flowing tea and coffee.

To book your Afternoon Tea at The Charles, please follow the link below or call our reservations team on 9145 8066.

Afternoon Tea is available from Monday-Saturday, from 12pm-5pm (last booking 3pm), in the Brasserie.
We require 24 hours’ notice for all dietary requirements and will do our best to accommodate all requests.

Sample Afternoon Tea Menu

BYO Mondays

Have a delicious drop you’ve been wanting to share? Bring your own bottle of wine and join us for lunch or dinner on Monday, so you can savour your preferred vino with every delicious bite at to The Charles Brasserie.

Pair your favourite Champagne with our Signature caviar service or pour a bottle of Rioja red to match with our Spatchcock and foie gras pithivier. Ask our Sommeliers for the best dish to pair with your bottle and enjoy your evening with us in the Brasserie.

BYO has a corkage fee of $35 per bottle and is available in the Brasserie on Mondays only, for both lunch and dinner.

To book follow the button below or contact our reservations team on (02) 9145 8066