The Lanes don’t stop at the festival sites. Parramatta’s local businesses are joining the party with limited-time bites, late-night favourites, creative experiences and a few surprises of their own. Follow your appetite, try something new and make a night of it from 21 to 24 October.
Quick bites and street food
Follow the scent of freshly cooked wings to Wingstop, where bold flavours and familiar favourites make an easy stop between Lanes adventures. Grab a bite before your next performance or refuel after exploring the festival. It’s comfort food that keeps the night moving.
Big flavours and smoky aromas are on the menu at Smoky Cravings. Expect hearty comfort food with plenty of richness and character, served up for a satisfying stop between festival discoveries. Follow your appetite, take a breather and head back out for more Lanes.
Spicy broths, fragrant herbs and comforting bowls await at Kampung Laksa. Discover the rich flavours of Southeast Asia in dishes made for slowing down and warming up. Enjoy between festival stops and enjoy a bowl with plenty of character.
Golden frites and premium spritzes meet warm hospitality at Al Aseel. Created especially for Parramatta Lanes, this limited-time pairing brings a little indulgence to your festival route. Gather your crew, settle in and make time for a bite.
Harvey’s Hot Sandwiches is staying up late for Parramatta Lanes. Try the exclusive Harvey’s Lanes Frites, a festival-only steak frites sandwich made for a serious refuel. Pick one up before a show or after a lap of the festival. With extended late-night trading, there’s more time to fit it into your plans.
Restaurants and casual dining
The grills are firing at Baba Ghanouj for a lively stop on your Lanes night. Settle in with smoky barbecue favourites and a drink, then soak up the late-night atmosphere. The shisha lounge gives you another way to linger with friends. Come for the food and stay for the company.
Bombay After Dark is on the menu at Mumbaicha Vadapav for Parramatta Lanes. Choose a Bombay Street Snack Box or Frankie paired with a house-made fizz for a taste of Indian street food after dark. There’s also 10% off the full menu during the festival, giving you one more reason to swing by.
BOCCA by Frankie B’s brings people together over food and good company. Pull up a chair, settle in and enjoy the buzz of Parramatta during festival nights. Expect a welcoming atmosphere with plenty of local personality. It’s a chance to make dinner part of your Lanes plans.
Bars and drinks
Step away from the laneways and raise a glass at Bar 30 at PARKROYAL. Expertly crafted drinks and a relaxed city backdrop make it an easy place to pause between festival stops.
Commercial Hotel is serving festival specials with a colourful twist. Think tacos, signature cocktails and a lively atmosphere that carries on into the evening. Drop in for a bite and a drink with your crew. Then head back out and see where the Lanes take you next.
Explore and play
Swap scrolling for strategy at Good Games, where miniature worlds and creative minds meet. Pull up a chair and get hands-on with model building, or discover the fun of tabletop play. Whether you’re a seasoned player or a curious newcomer, there’s room to try something new.
Get creative at Eckersley’s Art & Craft, where colour and curiosity take centre stage. Pick up a brush and try a hands-on experience designed to spark new ideas. It’s a chance to make something of your own in the middle of a big Lanes night.
Step into the Kérastase Hair Lounge by Hair by PHD for a beauty experience with a futuristic twist. Explore AI-powered scalp consultations and express styling sessions, or stop by for a quick festival-ready touch-up. Keep an eye out for giveaways while you’re there. Then head back into the Lanes looking and feeling your best.
Turn the city into your playground with Scram Escape Rooms’ digital scavenger hunt. Solve clues and track down hidden details as you explore Parramatta Lanes from a different perspective. Follow the trail through the precinct and see what you uncover along the way. It’s a playful way to discover more of the festival.
