The Paddy’s Market is in the Haymarket area near Chinatown. Today, it is not just regarded as a market but an Australian icon that dates back to the first European settlements in the land.
Paddy’s Market gets its name from the Irish Market in Liverpool, England that has the same atmosphere as the Paddy’s of Sydney. Sydney had become the home of many Irish settlers, some whom came as convicts and others as immigrants, and the name came to stay. It was established in 1834 by Governor Bourke who built a market for hay and grain near an existing cattle market. Soon food sellers and second hand dealers set up shop here and later it became the major farm produce outlet in the city. In the Gold Rush era, there was an entertainment centre near the market where circuses, especially the Wilson’s Circus, and fairs took place. In 1891, a building was constructed and Paddy’s Market became an indoor trading space and the entertainment centre was demolished. The city allowed the market to stay open till 10 p.m.
The old Paddy’s Market has stalls selling fruit, vegetables, clothes and novelties. It is frequented by tourists looking for cheap mementoes to take back home like caps, tee shirts, bags and other Australian souvenirs.

The Sydney Chinatown Night Market is held every Friday night in Dixon and Little Hay Streets between December and June. It has a typically Asian colourful and festive shopping and eating atmosphere.
The Chinatown Night Market includes entertainment, street theatre, alfresco shopping, fine dining and extended outdoor dining. There are over a hundred stalls selling Asian food, jewellery, arts, electronic gadgets, jade figures, crafts, clothing, furniture and flowers. The market does business from 4 to 11 pm each Friday and gives visitors the feeling that they are in Shanghai while in the heart of Sydney.
The highlight of the Chinatown Night Market is the range of Asian cuisine available. Visitors can choose from Taiwanese, Indian, Japanese, Malaysian, Indonesian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean or Thai food. One can also get Dragon Beard Candy, a special sweet confectionery served only to Emperors in ancient China. There are over 60 restaurants and food courts for casual dining around Chinatown.
Besides food, visitors can haggle with traders over Asian ornaments, gift articles, designer dresses, scarves and footwear to get a true feeling of being in a traditional Asian market. Visitors can also opt for a relaxing massage if they are weary after shopping at this busy bazaar.

The Galeries Victoria, also known as TGV, is situated in the center of Sydney’s Central Business District, and across from the famous Queen Victoria Building. In this shopping center you will find dozens of boutiques and shops, where you can spend hours choosing unique gifts and souvenirs, fashionable clothing and accessories, then take a break at one of the many restaurants and food stops.

The Queen Victoria Building is a beautiful architectural masterpiece designed in Romanesque Revival style, which was built in the center of Sydney’s Central Business District at the end of 19th century. Here you can see the unique Great Australian Clock, which is 10 meters tall and includes 33 scenes from Australian history. In addition, it is one of the greatest shopping spots in Sydney. Here you can find probably the largest variety of specialty shops with original and traditional Australian items.

Sydney Fish Market will definitely impress you in the most positive way. It is the most popular market among both locals and tourists. Including a working fishing port, bars, pizzerias, restaurants, and shops which don’t sell fish, it is a unique place which combines shopping and leisure. Of course, there are plenty of seafood shops where you can find a huge variety of seafood, which is always fresh and tasty. You can even attend a master class at Seafood School, Australia's leading cooking school.