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Built in 1889, the Grand Central Coffee Palace on Clarence Street, in the Sydney CBD was then converted into Hotel Arcadia in 1929. It wasn't until the 1960s where 151 Clarence Street was then turned into, and remained an office building only until recently.

Now, more than just a commercial office tower, stands Barrack Place. A 23-storey brick facade with co-working spaces and ground-level laneway running through to Kent Street sets it apart from the city landscape. That laneway and it's adjoining arcade, now make-up Sydney’s most vibrant food and beverage retail hub.

Learn more about our retailers here and experience all that Barrack Place has to offer.

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History

A new food and caffeine-filled laneway hangout has joined Sydney's CBD as Barrack Place opens to the public. Taking inspiration from the laneways of Melbourne and New York, the space has an industrial fit-out with a touch of art — there's a brick façade, black steel details and cobblestone streets, plus installations by Adelaide artist Amy Joy Watson.

Located in between Clarence Street and York Street, the precinct centres around an award-winning 23-storey tower that spans 22,000 square-metres of office space. But the ground level is the real food destination.

Retail directory

Barrack Arcade Retailers

Barrack Arcade is Sydney’s most vibrant and contemporary laneway retail precinct. A true backstreet hub full of delacant eateries and coffee options, it is the perfect place to spend your time talking business with colleagues or taking time-out to re-energize.

Batch Espresso

Shop 9/152 Clarence St
Sydney NSW 2000

Pick up your favourite breakfast and lunch items like a handmade pastry and coffee, or freshly made sandwiches and salads all on the go, or sit down with colleague or client for a cup of Batch coffee perfection. Our latest New York style York st Location offers alsfresco dinning plus booth seating indoors, our food and coffee menu has grown while still providing all of your favourites, the Single Origin’s, filter and Cold Drip coffee menu is updated weekly.

Visit the Batch website here

Cali Press

Shop 8/151 Clarence St
Sydney NSW 2000

Cali Press was the result of a conversation amongst friends in the surf one afternoon. The idea quickly escalated into a life changing series of events with the now Cali Press team quitting their jobs and setting about becoming full time cold pressed juicers. The idea was to create the best possible cold pressed juice with the goal of bringing better health to peoples lives through juice, smoothies and wholefoods. The name Cali Press comes from our love and nostalgia for Golden California and its fun and natural way of clean living.

Visit the Cali Press website here

Work Club

Shop 12/151 Clarence St
Sydney NSW 2000

Nestled between Kent and Clarence Street, just moments from Martin Place, Work Club Barrack Place sits within a vibrant cobbled laneway of cafés, dining, and specialty retailers. Offering a prestigious CBD address, it provides private, all-inclusive workspaces with best in-class services. More than an workspace, it’s a hub for connection and success. With exposed brick, warm timbers, and custom steel frames, every detail is designed to inspire, where heritage meets innovation.
Visit Work Club website here

The Carriageway

Connected to Barrack Arcade is The Carriageway, an exposed-brick laneway featuring more eateries and space to break from your day to relax and grab a bite or stop in while you're on the move.

Monster Sushi

Shop 5/151 Clarence St
Sydney NSW 2000

Monster Sushi combines premium sashimi graded seafoods, bar, and Wagyu in one in the Sydney CBD. Modern cafe offers a wide variety of Japanese treats, from freshly made onigiri and hearty bento boxes to traditional ramen noodles.

Visit the Monster Sushi website here

Little Vietnamese Restaurant

Shop 6/151 Clarence St
Sydney NSW 2000

Little Vietnamese Restaurant brings traditional Vietnamese food to the Sydney streets. Little Vietnamese Restaurant incorporates authentic flavour and dining, to create an experience like no other.

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Firegrill

Shop 2/151 Clarence St
Sydney NSW 2000

Firegrill is one of Sydney's leading steak and seafood restaurants with a mezzanine cocktail bar and an express lunch menu. Serving the business community since 2020 through functions, corporate lunches, dinners and special events. Often regarded as "some of the best steaks in Sydney". Firegrill's lux interior and consistent high-quality food and service continues to maintain the restaurant's reputation as a top-class dining destination.

Visit the Firegrill website here

Kent Street Retailers

To complement the laneways of Barrack Place, two of our retailers can be accessed via Kent Street, the connector between the bustling Barangaroo and the CBD hub.

Fishbowl

Shop 1/268 Kent St
Sydney NSW 2000

Accepting takeaway, order-ahead pick up orders and running deliveries through a number of third parties: UberEats, Deliveroo and DoorDash. Contactless payments are in place. Follow their Instagram page for competitions and more.

The idea of fishbowl came about in the summer of 2016, inspired by a trip to the United States where a new wave of salad bars were emerging. Upon returning to sydney, we decided to make the most of Australia’s access to the finest quality sashimi and produce and create a destination that delivered people beautiful salads made fresh to order. We started by creating bowls of beautiful goodness and then we surrounded it with style, design, music and personality.

Visit the Fishbowl website here

The Barber Co. Sydney

Shop 2/268 Kent St
Sydney NSW 2000

The Barber Co. are accepting bookings via their website and walk-ins. They are continuing to uphold and maintain their strict hygiene practices, which have always been applied daily in the salon.

Located in the brand-new Barrack Place in Sydney’s bustling CBD, The Barber Co. Sydney is the city’s freshest boutique barber. Adding a unique, modern edge to the traditional barber experience, the team at The Barber Co. Sydney will have you relaxed, trimmed, and all with an ice-cold beverage in hand, of course!

Whether it’s a styled cut, a spruce-up or just the hot towel you’re seeking, The Barber Co. Sydney is the place for you. With custom-designed premises and lux products, everything at The Barber Co. Sydney has been considered with you at front of mind.

As the famous saying goes, “Behind every great gentleman is an extraordinary barber”.

Visit the The Barber Co. Sydney's website here

Public art

Amy Joy Watson

The eye-catching sculptural artwork display of Barrack Place was created by the talented Amy Joy Watson with Urban Art Projects. The feature combines colour and creativity to further enhance the buzzing retail precinct at 151 Clarence Street and has already become a talking point of the new space. Don't take our word for it, come down and see for yourself at Barrack Place.

Amy has been successful in winning several grants through CARCLEW, Arts SA and the Australia Council and was awarded the 2012 CARCLEW Ruth Tuck Scholarship which supported a 3-month studio residency at International Studio and Curatorial Program in New York in 2012. Amy was the recipient for the 2012 Critics Circle Emerging Art Prize, the 2013 Qantas Encouragement of Australian Contemporary Art Award for South Australia and was a finalist in the 2014 Redlands Art Prize, the 2015 Gold Coast Art Prize and for the 2018 and 2015 Fleurieu Art Prize.
Public art

Ngallowah Dayala

Come here and sit down, let’s talk together

Artists - Trevor Eastwood and Jason Douglas, Dalmarri

Lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora nation

In October 2021, artists Trevor Eastwood and Jason Douglas from Dalmarri hand painted the Barrack Place bollards in the laneway.

The artwork reflects a celebration of reconciliation, of coming together, sitting down, having a meeting, sharing a meal, or swapping a story. Vibrant colours represent the diversity in Australia whilst acknowledging, and paying respect to, the Gadigal People of the Eora nation. We continue the journey of reconciliation.

About the Artists

Trevor hails from the Ngamba people on the Barwon River, part of Kamiloroi country, on the outskirts of Brewarrina, NSW, and Jason is a Murri Man, whose people belong to the tribal lands of the Kabi Kabi of south-eastern Queensland, including Noosa. His father, Michael Douglas is Traditional Owner/ Native Title Kubi-Kubi.