There are long lunches, and then there’s Hacienda.
Tucked inside the Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour, Hacienda Sydney sits high above Circular Quay, where wrap-around glass windows frame the harbour like an overachieving postcard. Inside, it’s all blush velvet, soft curves, and daylight that flatters even the most sleep-deprived complexion. It’s bright, considered, and just a little bit theatrical — in the best way.
Every Saturday and Sunday, the Hacienda Long Lunch transforms the space into a slow, sparkling celebration of leisure. Across two sittings (12–2pm and 2:30–4pm), guests are treated to a $99pp share-style menu with bottomless drinks and a view that promises to take your breath away.
What sets it apart is its tone. There’s no rush. No chaos. Just polished service, good lighting, and the quiet luxury of having nowhere else to be. You arrive, you settle in, and the afternoon unfolds.
The menu is a careful mix of indulgence and restraint. Oysters arrive topped with blood plum. Lobster and prawn tostadas, crispy buttermilk fried chicken, and a harbour platter served on ice all make their rounds. It’s generous, confident food — high-flavour, low-fuss.
The drinks list pulls its weight, too. Cocktails include the herbaceous Verde, the mezcal-spiked Fuma, and the bright, citrusy Luz Dorada. The El Jefe offers a sharp martini twist, while the Double Negroni — stirred with Davidson plum — is a memorable take on a classic.
There’s a rhythm to it all. Music low, sun pouring in, glasses topped up without prompting. The crowd is a mix of first-daters, birthday girls, and friend groups who know how to order properly. And the setting? Velvet, curved lounges, leafy accents — every corner is camera-ready.
This is lunch for when you want to be truly looked after. When the week’s felt like a little too much. When you’re dressing up for no real reason except that you can. It’s equal parts escapism and reward, perfect for a long catch-up, a celebration, or just the sheer act of saying yes to a really, really nice afternoon.
The food is generous, the drinks are bottomless, and the view speaks for itself. All you have to do is show up.
Bookings essential. Visit haciendasydney.com.au or follow @haciendasydney for more.
