About Us

Located on the vibrant corner of Hay and Dixon Street, Covent Garden Hotel is right in the heart of Chinatown.

We have a large, diverse range of beers on tap, wine lists and cocktails, plus weekly cocktail and beer jug specials, happy hour and karaoke nights. Making it the perfect spot to enjoy all of what Chinatown has to offer.

Our History

1871

The Miller’s Arms Hotel was opened.

1910

The Hotel was renamed Covent Garden Hotel.

Late 1910

Covent Garden Hotel and the adjacent terraces were demolished to make way for the City Markets development.

1911-12

The three-story hotel was rebuilt by Tooths & Co and retained the named Covent Garden Hotel.

1910 to 1922

The site east of the Covent Garden Hotel sat vacant and the Covent Garden Hotel licensee was leaseholder of the vacant land.

1922

A three-story infill extension to the Covent Garden Hotel was completed. This extension comprised two shops divided by a central passage on the ground floor and a dining area and kitchen on the first floor. On the second floor, seven bedrooms connected to the adjoining hotel’s bedroom level.

1950

Tai Yuen Chinese Restaurant operated on the first floor of the hotel and was one of Sydney’s oldest, largest and most popular at the time.

1970

The Luey family took over as leaseholders.

1971

The building was officially added to the Australian-Chinese heritage list.

2018

The leasehold was sold by the Luey family after successfully occupying the hotel for decades.

Nearby

Paddy’s Markets

A bustling market in the heart of the City and right beside Chinatown offering a variety of lunchtime take away or eat in food options that are sure to have you coming back for more. It operates like a traditional market and offers imported and local women’s fashion, kid’s clothes, hair accessories, jewelry as well as gifts, souvenirs, gadgets, and lots more.

Market City

The premier hub for authentic Asian cuisine and smart brand shopping in Sydney CBD

Chinese Garden of Friendship

A tranquil retreat located at the southern end of Darling Harbour. Nestled between Darling Quarter and Darling Square, the garden is a collaborative effort between Sister States of NSW and Guangdong of China.

Chinatown Night Markets

Friday Night Markets are one of Sydney’s most popular late-night shopping hotspots, showcasing local designers, delicious Asian street food and unique products to locals and tourists.