{"id":7033733,"date":"2026-08-08T14:37:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T14:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/alcohol\/applejack-opens-winnies-at-the-sydney-opera-house\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T14:37:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T14:37:19","slug":"applejack-opens-winnies-at-the-sydney-opera-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7033733","title":{"rendered":"Applejack opens Winnie\u2019s at the Sydney Opera House"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Applejack has officially opened Winnie\u2019s, an all-day dining and drinking destination at the Sydney Opera House, paying tribute to the pianist Winifred Atwell, the first woman to perform at the landmark before it officially opened.<\/span><\/p>\n

Located beside Opera Bar, the new venue expands Applejack\u2019s footprint within the Opera House precinct, adding a new electric kitchen, an upgraded bar and more than 330 seats spread across the terrace and seawall overlooking Sydney Harbour. The opening marks the first stage in Applejack\u2019s broader plans to refresh the precinct, with Opera Bar set to close for refurbishment before reopening ahead of summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Applejack Co-Founder Hamish Watts said the venue was inspired by Atwell\u2019s performance for construction workers in 1964, long before the Opera House became one of Australia\u2019s most recognisable buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis harbourside dining venue has always had incredible energy, people coming and going, meeting before shows, catching up over a drink,\u201d said Watts. \u201cWinnie\u2019s is our chance to build on the legacy of Winifred Atwell to create a venue with its own identity that truly belongs here and feels as significant as the location itself.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Sydney Opera House Chief Customer Officer Jade McKellar said Atwell\u2019s story made her the perfect inspiration for the new venue.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re so excited for Sydney to fall in love with this beautiful new venue. Winifred Atwell was a true trailblazer and her incredible performance here all those years ago is such a special part of the building\u2019s history. I love that we\u2019re bringing her story to life in a new way.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

While the kitchen focuses on Australian caf\u00e9-style dining, it\u2019s the drinks program that cements Winnie\u2019s as more than just another waterfront caf\u00e9.<\/span><\/p>\n

Curated by Applejack Group Beverage Manager Matt Johnson alongside Opera Bar Precinct Beverage Manager James \u201cRusty\u201d Russell, the menu moves from morning through to late afternoon drinks. Coffee comes exclusively from Sydney roaster Gabriel, joined by matcha, chai and fresh juices before transitioning into cocktails built around native Australian ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n

The signature cocktail list incorporates flavours including wattleseed and lilly pilly, while familiar favourites such as Espresso Martinis, House Margaritas and Aperol Spritz ensure there are approachable options for visitors stopping in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The beverage offering continues with a NSW-focused wine and beer list featuring producers including Aaron Mercer Wines and Tyrrell\u2019s Family Wines alongside local breweries Stone & Wood and Young Henrys, keeping the emphasis firmly on Australian producers.<\/span><\/p>\n

The venue itself has been redesigned by Australian interior studio Luchetti Krelle, drawing inspiration from the Opera House\u2019s original material palette. Red granite, dark terracotta, warm timber, and bronze detailing reference the heritage-listed building while giving Winnie\u2019s an identity distinct from its neighbouring Opera Bar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Open daily, Winnie\u2019s becomes the latest addition to Sydney\u2019s harbourside hospitality scene, bringing an all-day drinks and dining offer to one of the city\u2019s most visited locations while celebrating a piece of the Opera House\u2019s history.<\/span><\/p>\n