Cozy dining area at The Sanderson restaurant in Sydney, featuring elegant lighting and decor

The Sanderson Sydney

The Sanderson sits tucked away via Wynyard Lane, just off George Street. It is a ten-minute walk from the Queen Victoria Building, placing it firmly in the commercial grid of the city.

This is a space that favors function over the spectacle of the harbourfront. While tourists spend their evening chasing views of the Opera House, those who choose The Sanderson prioritize the quiet of a tucked-away terrace. It is dressier than the surrounding pubs, but the room remains smart and elegant rather than stiff. If you want a contemporary, international meal that ignores the typical frantic energy of Sydney’s waterfront dining, this is where you go. It succeeds by being a serious venue in a part of town that usually settles for quick bites and corporate convenience.

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Cuisine

The Sanderson FAQ

The Sanderson is a restaurant serving modern, contemporary, and international cuisine. It is an expensive, mid-to-high price point venue that features an indoor dining space alongside a bar area for guests to enjoy.

The Sanderson is at 285 George St, Sydney, with the entrance via Wynyard Lane. It is a ten-minute walk from the Queen Victoria Building and a twenty-minute walk from both the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House.

The dress code at The Sanderson is smart and elegant. The room runs to this standard, so dressing to fit that register is appropriate for dining here.

To book The Sanderson, share your preferred date, party size, and any occasion notes with NOX. We work through the venue's own booking route and come back with a confirmed answer.

Opening Hours

Sunday

Closed

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

17:30 - 22:00

Wednesday

12:00 - 14:00, 17:30 - 22:00

Thursday

12:00 - 14:00, 17:30 - 22:00

Friday

12:00 - 15:00, 17:00 - 22:00

Saturday

17:00 - 22:00

Location

Enter Via Wynyard Lane, 285 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Nearby

Queen Victoria Building700 m
Sydney Harbour Bridge1.2 km
Sydney Opera House1.5 km
Royal Botanic Garden1.8 km

Additional Information

Name

The Sanderson Sydney

Establishment Type

Restaurant

Cuisine Type

Modern, Contemporary, International, Fusion

Dress Code

Smart and Elegant

Price Range

$$$

Address

Enter Via Wynyard Lane, 285 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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