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Eat Ozzo Pyrmont barista at the counter — a short walk from Sydney Lyric Theatre
— Pyrmont · 1 min from the Lyric —

Where to eat near Sydney Lyric Theatre

Wood-fired sandwiches, real coffee and pre-show dinner, an 1-minute harbour walk from the theatre.

Cirque Alice at Sydney Lyric Theatre — a circus reimagining of Alice in Wonderland

Now showing at the Lyric

Cirque Alice

25 September – 11 October 2026 · All ages · 2 hours, one 20-minute interval

Lewis Carroll's rabbit hole reimagined as circus spectacle — aerialists, acrobats and contortionists spun through Wonderland to a live classical score. All ages, and gone after two weeks.

  • Matinees · 1:00pm — Wed, Sat & Sun
  • Evenings · 7:00pm — most nights
  • Sunday twilight · 6:00pm
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Seeing Cirque Alice? Tickets & showtimes at Sydney Lyric Theatre →

A one-minute walk from the Lyric

The Lyric sits inside the Star precinct on the Pyrmont waterfront, and so do we, right around the corner. It's a flat, one-minute walk past The Star, close enough that you can eat properly and still make curtain with time to spare.

Doors open at 7am, so we cover the lot: coffee before a Wednesday matinee, a quick lunch, or a full sit-down dinner before an evening show.

Pre-show, without the pre-show panic

Theatre nights run to a clock. Our menu is built to move: Ozzos (our 72-hour fermented, wood-fired sandwich), pizzini (folded Italian street pizza) and bowls, all made to order and quick out the pass. Order ahead and it's ready when you walk in.

Bigger group, or a show with the kids? Message the Pyrmont counter and we'll have it waiting. See the whole menu →

Grab before curtain

A torch-finished Mortadella Mayhem Again ozzo — an easy grab before a show at Sydney Lyric Theatre
American Melt-down ozzo — roast beef, provolone and peppers on 72-hour bread, near the Lyric
A Margherita Madness pizzino, folded Italian street-style pizza, ready to eat on the harbour walk
Spicy Salami pizzino with pickled onion and mint — a fast pre-theatre bite in Pyrmont
Two ozzos in checkered paper, eaten on a Pyrmont bench a short walk from Sydney Lyric Theatre
A Five Senses latte with seahorse art — coffee before a matinee at the Lyric

Time it right for Cirque Alice

Get to Eat Ozzo by the time below and you'll have room to eat, the 1-minute walk, and the theatre's ask to be seated 15 minutes before curtain.

Your showGet to Eat Ozzo byWhy
1:00pm matinee11:30amBrunch, coffee, then an unhurried harbour walk.
7:00pm evening5:30pmA proper sit-down dinner before curtain.
6:00pm Sunday4:30pmEarly dinner, no rush to your seat.

Find us before the show

Address
Shop 22, 80 Pyrmont Street
Pyrmont NSW 2009
To the Lyric
1 min walk — same Star precinct, past The Star
Phone
0450 925 094
Hours
Mon–Thu · 7am – 3pm
Fri–Sat · 7am – 7:30pm
Sun · 7am – 6:30pm
Transit
Light Rail · The Star or Pyrmont Bay, both a short walk

Public holiday hours look different? Verify today's hours on Google →

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More about Eat Ozzo Pyrmont

The harbourside counter that locals come back to: 72-hour fermented bread baked fresh from 7:30am, Five Senses specialty coffee, and a matcha bar the neighbourhood quietly rates. Here every day, not just on theatre nights.

Visit the Pyrmont page →

Frequently asked questions

Where can I eat before a show at Sydney Lyric Theatre?
Eat Ozzo Pyrmont is a 1-minute walk from Sydney Lyric Theatre, along the harbour past The Star. We serve wood-fired Ozzo sandwiches, pizzini, bowls and specialty coffee from 7am, so it works for a pre-matinee brunch or a pre-show dinner. Order ahead online or book a table.
How far is Eat Ozzo from Sydney Lyric Theatre?
Barely a minute. Eat Ozzo Pyrmont sits in the same Star precinct as the theatre — a short, flat walk past The Star to the doors.
Can I order ahead before the show?
Yes. Order online for pickup and we'll have it ready when you arrive, so you're not queuing before curtain. It's the fastest option if you're tight on time.
Is it good for families before a matinee?
Very. The menu is all-ages, the room is casual, and service is quick — ideal before an afternoon show with kids. Grab a pizzino to eat on the harbour walk if you're running late.
What time should I arrive before Cirque Alice?
For the 1:00pm matinee, get to Eat Ozzo by 11:30am; For the 7:00pm evening, get to Eat Ozzo by 5:30pm; For the 6:00pm Sunday, get to Eat Ozzo by 4:30pm. That leaves room to eat, plus the 1-minute walk and the theatre's request to be in your seat 15 minutes early.
What's on at Sydney Lyric Theatre right now?
Cirque Alice is playing 25 September – 11 October 2026. Lewis Carroll's rabbit hole reimagined as circus spectacle — aerialists, acrobats and contortionists spun through Wonderland to a live classical score. All ages, and gone after two weeks. Check the theatre for tickets and exact times.