Sydney Fish Market
7.8Friend Score / 10#4 of 8 Markets & Food Halls in Sydney
Known forseafoodfish marketoysterssushi
Important: the fish market moved. The huge new Sydney Fish Market opened 19 January 2026 at Blackwattle Bay (1 Bridge Road, Glebe), replacing the old Pyrmont site. It's a striking waterfront building where you can watch the working market, buy just-landed seafood and eat it on the promenade. Touristy at weekends, but the seafood is genuinely the real thing.
Key facts
| Hours | Sun–Thu 07:00–22:00 Fri–Sat 07:00–24:00 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Fish Market light rail stop (L1), short walk; Wentworth Park stop also close |
| Time needed | 1.5-2 hours |
| Best time to go | Weekday mornings for the freshest picks and thinnest crowds; weekends are packed by 11am |
| Last verified | July 12, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.8/10- Value7.5
- iconic7.5
- Freshness9.1
- Crowd level5.0
- Authenticity8.0
- Accessibility8.5
Frequently asked questions
- What are the new Sydney Fish Market opening hours?
- The building is open 7am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and 7am to midnight Friday and Saturday, though individual retailers keep their own shorter trading hours. Fishmongers are a morning game; restaurants and bars carry the evening.
- Where is the Sydney Fish Market now — did it move?
- Yes. The new Sydney Fish Market opened on 19 January 2026 at 1 Bridge Road, Glebe, on Blackwattle Bay, replacing the old Pyrmont site next door. If your map app or an old guidebook points to Bank Street, Pyrmont, you want the shiny new building around the bay.
- What should I eat at the Sydney Fish Market?
- Freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters are the local flex, plus sashimi cut to order and a grilled or fried seafood plate to share. Prices vary by species and season, so browse a few counters before committing.
- Can I eat seafood on site at the fish market?
- Yes — that's the main event. Buy sashimi, oysters or cooked seafood from the retailers and eat on the waterfront promenade, or sit down at one of the restaurants in the building. Buying from the fishmongers is the better-value move.
- Is the Sydney Fish Market worth visiting or is it a tourist trap?
- It's touristy, especially weekends, but underneath it's still a genuine working fish market — one of the largest in the southern hemisphere — and the seafood quality is real. Go on a weekday morning and it tilts firmly back toward authentic.
- Can I still visit the old Pyrmont fish market site?
- No — the old Bank Street site closed when the new market opened in January 2026 and is slated for redevelopment. Everything, wholesale auction included, now runs from the Blackwattle Bay building.
- Does the new fish market do behind-the-scenes tours?
- The market has long run early-morning behind-the-scenes experiences of the wholesale auction, and the new building was designed with public viewing in mind. Check the official website for current tour offerings and times before you go.
- How do I get to the new Sydney Fish Market?
- Take the L1 light rail to the Fish Market stop and it's a short walk to the new building — Wentworth Park stop works too. From the CBD it's about 15 minutes door to door. Driving is possible but weekend parking gets ugly.
Nearby in Ask Sydney
- GlebeNeighborhood0.56 km · 7 min walk
- Glebe MarketsMarket1.15 km · 14 min walk
- Australian National Maritime MuseumMuseum1.3 km · 16 min walk
- Chau Chak Wing MuseumMuseum1.34 km · 17 min walk
- Darling HarbourAttraction1.42 km · 18 min walk
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