The Star

No matter what your idea of fun is, chances are you’ll find it at the Star.

Looking for fun things to do in Sydney? Whatever your idea of a good time is, chances are you’ll find it at The Star.

The Star is a gigantic entertainment hub in Darling Harbour stacked with a selection of Sydney’s best restaurants, bars, hotels and events. That includes the only hotel in Australia to be awarded a Forbes five-star rating, a $100 million event centre, the second biggest casino in the country and a luxury spa. How good’s that line up?

Play

The Star Casino, Sydney’s premier luxury gaming venue and the second biggest casino in the country. It features over 100,000 sqm of poker tables, table games, dice games, gaming machines and more spread over two expansive levels. If you want to try your luck, this is the place to be.

One of the venue’s most exciting features is the Stadium - a gigantic 15 x 3.5m mega screen that displays blackjack and roulette dealers while they deal your cards and roll the dice. We guarantee this is the biggest game you’ve ever played!

Dine

If you like food you’re going to love The Star. The complex is home to over a dozen of Sydney’s best restaurants, from elegant fine dining to unfussy quick bites and comfort food.

For the ultimate foodie experience visit Ele by Federico & Karl, where you’ll dine in a dimly lit techni-colour room and eat dishes like Butter-poached marron, which Good Food called “aggressively delicious.” Or for something refined yet exciting, book a table at Sokyo, a smart casual restaurant that takes traditional Japanese cuisine and gives it a delicious Australian twist using the best local produce.

More casual options include Din Tai Fung (which arguably serves the world’s best xiao long bao, soup dumplings), Gelato Messina (which definitely serves Sydney’s best gelato) and Fat Noodle for funky Asian Street Food.

Drink

Fancy a tipple? You’ll be spoilt for choice at The Star, which is home to a dozen of Sydney’s best bars. There’s the Michael Reid Art bar, a gallery that curates a coveted selection of works from local and international artists and in the evening transforms into a cocktail bar... Then there’s G&Tea, which has an incredible menu of gin cocktails, teas (and even gin and tea cocktails!).

Black Bar is another must-visit, featuring a luxurious but moody interior and phenomenal twists on classic cocktails - like the ‘Velvet Martini’ which features house infused vanilla vodka. There’s also Rock Lily, where you’ll find live music from local acts.

Stay

When you feel like you need a break and some luxurious shut eye there’s nowhere better than The Star. It’s home to four unique hotels and residences, including Sydney’s first and only Forbes five-star boutique hotel and urban resort - The Darling.

With panoramic views over Darling Harbour, the city’s most iconic landmarks, glamorous and indulgent rooms, and Sydney’s most attentive service, this is the pinnacle of hospitality. To top off your luxury experience, relax, refresh and be pampered, why not visit the Darling Spa? It’s got 11 treatment rooms, two exclusive couples suites, a Moroccan Hammam chamber, steam room and jacuzzi - sure to leave you feeling like a star.

Getting to The Star

The Star is conveniently located right in the heart of Darling Harbour and easily accessible by public transport, car, coach or The Star Express.

• Sydney light rail departs from Central Station via Darling Harbour to The Star regularly - buses and ferries are also easily accessible nearby.
• Parking in Darling Harbour is easy with flat rates and free parking for Star Club Gold members on site at The Star.
• The Star Express is a network of chauffeured coaches that run dedicated routes between The Star and key suburbs across greater Sydney. It’s free for Star Club members!

Keen to visit The Star soon? Head to their website to check out all their bars, restaurants and events and book a table, a night of luxury, or both.