Paddy's Markets Haymarket

Paddy’s Markets Haymarket is an indoor market beneath Market City, beside Chinatown in Sydney. Its stalls mix fresh fruit and vegetables, seafood, clothing, jewellery, gifts and Australiana souvenirs, with a food court for a meal or snack. Browse for Asian ingredients, seasonal produce or small keepsakes, then follow the aisles to see what else turns up. The market is open Wednesday to Sunday; allow time to explore, especially if you plan to shop and eat.

A market beneath Market City

Paddy’s Markets sits on the lower levels of Market City on Hay Street, beside Sydney’s Chinatown. The indoor hall brings together a broad mix of stalls, from fresh food to clothing and small goods. Its market history stretches back more than 150 years, though Haymarket today is largely a retail destination.

The market has been part of Sydney’s shopping scene for generations. Its setting beneath a shopping complex gives it a different feel from an open-air market: shoppers move through rows of vendors inside a large hall, with Market City above and Chinatown nearby.

What to look for

Produce stalls sell fruit and vegetables, including Asian varieties and specialty herbs and spices. You can also browse seafood, dairy products and bakery goods. The range makes the market useful for picking up ingredients as well as for an informal wander through the food stalls.

Other aisles bring together clothing, jewellery, accessories, cosmetics, homewares, gadgets and gifts. Souvenirs and Australiana items are among the draws for visitors, while the mix of everyday goods gives the market a practical side. The selection changes from stall to stall, so leave room to browse rather than heading in with just one item in mind.