The Charles Brasserie & Bar
A stylish brasserie and bar on King Street in the Sydney CBD, rated 4.5 across more than 1,200 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Charles Brasserie & Bar sits on King Street in the heart of the Sydney CBD. A stylish brasserie and bar, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality cooking and good drinks — the kind of polished, elegant spot that suits everything from a special dinner to drinks, in a sophisticated city-centre setting.
The appeal is that combination of accomplished brasserie-style food, a great drinks and cocktail offering and a chic, refined setting in a prime King Street location, ideal for a special dinner, after-work drinks or a stylish night out in the city. Its polished, sophisticated approach gives it a real sense of occasion, and The Charles has clearly won over a discerning crowd.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,200 reviews, it's clearly delighting its visitors. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular city venue fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a stylish night out in the Sydney CBD.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Tuesday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- WednesdayToday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Friday
- 11:30 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 93
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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