Legend has it that good fortune comes to those who celebrate well. This Lunar New Year, The Charles introduces a special menu of Hennessy cocktails. Our collection brings together classic Hennessy flavours with our signature touches. Experience ‘The Golden Snake’, ‘The Charles 25’ and ‘The Mamba’ between Tuesday 28th January until Wednesday 12th February 2025, available at both our bar and brasserie. 

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Lucky Giveaway  

Win a bottle of Hennessy X.O 

Each festive Hennessy VSOP cocktail from this exclusive list comes with a lucky red envelope containing a chocolate coin. In one of these envelopes, a fortunate guest will find something special – a bottle of Hennessy XO (valued at $299). 

If you’re seeking good fortune without spirits, our vibrant Firecracker mocktail captures all the joy and celebration of the season. 

Bookings welcome at The Charles Brasserie & Bar, but as always, walk-ins welcome. 

The Charles Brasserie & Bar encourages responsible consumption of alcohol. T&Cs apply. 

T&CS: 

  • Each Hennessy VSOP Lunar New Year cocktail (‘The Golden Snake’, ‘The Charles 25’, or ‘The Mamba’) purchased between Tuesday 28th January – Wednesday 12th February 2025 (inclusive) during standard operating hours will receive a red envelope containing a chocolate gold coin. One random red envelope will contain the winning prize. The non-alcoholic Firecracker mocktail is excluded from this promotion. 
  • Only one prize will be awarded throughout the entire promotion period. 
  • Prize: 700ml bottle of Hennessy X.O (RRP $299), to be claimed immediately upon winning at The Charles Brasserie and Bar. 
  • Available exclusively at The Charles Brasserie and Bar. 
  • One entry per cocktail purchased. Maximum of 5 entries per person per day. 
  • Prize must be claimed by presenting the winning ticket to staff at The Charles Brasserie and Bar within 24 hours of winning. 
  • Winner must be over legal drinking age (18+) and present valid identification to claim prize. 
  • Prize not redeemable for cash or any other alternative. 
  • Staff, management, and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate. 
  • The Charles Brasserie and Bar reserves the right to verify the validity of entries and reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who tampers with the entry process, including but not limited to tampering with envelopes, presenting fraudulent tickets, or attempting to exceed entry limits. 
  • Any unclaimed prize will be reallocated at The Charles Brasserie and Bar’s discretion within 24 hours of the promotion end date. 
  • Entry into the promotion is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions. 
  • The Charles Brasserie & Bar’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 
  • The Charles Brasserie & Bar encourages responsible consumption of alcohol. 
  • Promotion may be modified, suspended, or cancelled at any time at The Charles Brasserie & Bar’s discretion without prior notice. 
  • This promotion is conducted in accordance with relevant state gaming regulations where applicable.

Remember those sweet candy hearts that spoke volumes in just a few words? Our Head of Pastry, Rhiann Mead, continues her signature reimagining of this classic tradition with the Chocolate Hearts, back again for Valentine’s Day. 

Each Valentine’s Chocolate Heart is crafted with premium Valrhona chocolate and filled with your choice of either hazelnut praline or salted caramel. Each is complete with a note of love baked on top – choose your special message from “Love You,” “Be Mine,” “BFF,” or “XOXO.” While you can’t choose the colour, each heart comes in a combination of pink, yellow, blue, green, or purple. 

Each Valentine’s Chocolate Heart is handmade, with a 72-hour turnaround. Pre-order and collect yours from The Charles in Sydney’s CBD from Monday 10th to Saturday 15th February. Pre-orders must be made and cut-off dates apply. 

Dining at an Etymon venue for Valentine’s Dinner? You can pre-order a “Love You” heart with your dinner booking at any of our restaurants across the group when making your reservation (don’t miss the cut off for this is – Tuesday 11th February at 5pm. )

 

Celebrate February’s sweetest weekend with an afternoon tea that you’ll love. Our Head Pastry Chef Rhiann Mead and her talented team have reimagined our classic high tea for a weekend worth falling in love with. 

Celebrate over delicate heart-shaped champagne chocolates, raspberry heart macarons, and our beloved honey cake with a fresh strawberry twist. On the savoury side, enjoy perfectly crafted gougères with Brillat-Savarin and delightful salmon madeleines with whipped dill cream cheese. Plus, many more moments to enjoy throughout the menu. 

Perfect for both love birds and best friends, this is an afternoon designed for sharing happy moments together. 

Afternoon tea menu:

$79 per person Only available on Friday 14th and Saturday 15th February, 2025. 

Champagne add-ons available: 

Glass of Moët & Chandon for +$30pp 

Glass of Chandon Blanc de Blancs for +$20pp 

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Book your table for an afternoon of treats, bubbles, and sweet moments together. Limited seating available so we highly recommend booking today. 

Can’t join us for Valentine’s weekend? We offer our classic afternoon tea year-round. 

Sample Menu

 

*Please note, a 72-hour cancellation policy applies as these items are made specially with love. 

From 5pm | Friday, 14th Feb 2025

 

Love deserves more than just dinner – it deserves an experience. 

Join us at The Charles Brasserie for a Valentine’s celebration to remember. Begin your evening with a glass of Ruinart Champagne Brut, renowned as one of the world’s most premium Champagnes, before indulging in Head Chef Billy Hannigan’s carefully curated three-course menu. 

To eat, enjoy Yellow Fin Tuna with confit tomato and fig leaf, premium Ranger Valley Wagyu MBS6+ with seasonal sides, and conclude with the artistry of Pastry Chef Rhiann Mead’s Red Berry & Vanilla Vacherin, accompanied by house-made petit fours.

Our Valentine’s Dinner experience is $165pp. Our Brasserie books out every year for Valentine’s Day, so we recommend reserving your spot to avoid disappointment. 

 

*Please note, a 72 Hour cancellation policy applies. 

 

Sample menu

The night’s still young at The Charles Bar. Introducing Supper Club: where $2 oysters meet $12 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. 

Sample Menu 

Monday – Saturday 4-7pm 

 

Savouring the good times with our $2 oysters, alongside $16 Happy Hour cocktails, $12 wines and $7 beers, plus a selection of bites including Bluefin Toro Potato Rösti, Blue Swimmer Crab Croquette and more. 

No booking’s required; walk-ins always welcome, available until sold out.   

Sample Menu

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.

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. 

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 as well as live nu-disco music by DJ Illya. 

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.

Sample Menu

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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