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TASTE THE NIGHT. FEAR THE UNKNOWN.

TASTE THE NIGHT.
FEAR THE UNKNOWN.

Taste the Night. Fear the Unknown.

Step into the shadows and take your seat at the Dark Dinner by Pony Dining: a one-of-a-kind Halloween dining experience that unfolds across three nights, with a themed menu created by Chef Neil Nolan and immersive entertainment each evening.

Gather around a long, candlelit table as every course reveals a secret, every bite surprises, and the atmosphere teeters between elegance and eerie suspense.

4 menu courses

Drink Package

Live Entertainment

Immersive Atmosphere

Indulge in four decadent shared courses, perfectly paired with a drink package of hauntingly good wines and cocktails. All the while, live music, theatre, and interactive performances weave a story around you, pulling you deeper into a world where the line between dining and drama disappears.

Expect the unexpected, engage your senses, and experience Halloween like never before. A night where food, story, and spectacle collide...

FRIDAY 7:22pm - 10pm

NOW AT SYDNEY'S SAILOR'S HOME ON 106 GEORGE STREET

FRIDAY 7:22pm - 10pm

NOW AT SYDNEY'S SAILOR'S HOME ON 106 GEORGE STREET

Secrets from the kitchen crypt are out…
your haunted feast awaits.

BY YOUR DARK CHEF,

Neil Nolan

FROM PONY DINING

Amuse-Bouche

Sydney Rock Oyster with Dracula’s Blood
 (Freshly shucked oyster, dressed with native finger lime & a dark beet reduction)

Canapés

Blood Moon Parfait Tartlet
 (Duck liver parfait, beet gel, crisp tart shell)

Forest Floor Tartlet
 (Asparagus, roasted hazelnut, edible moss

Starter

Buried Beetroot & Ghostly Curd
 (Wood-roasted beetroot, whipped goat’s curd,
warrigal greens, finger lime “caviar,” wattleseed soil)

Main Course

Charred Beast – Rangers Valley Rump Cap
 (Wood-grilled rump cap, dark native green salsa verde with black garlic

Sides to Share

Crisps of the Cauldron
 (Potato scallops, roasted pumpkin seed aioli)

Crypt-Charred Cos
 (Charred baby cos, spring radishes, native buttermilk dressing)

Dessert

Graveyard Tart
 (Wood-roasted macadamia & salted caramel tart,
black cocoa tuile “gravestone,” ghostly vanilla crème fraîche

Dietary Notes

The Dark Dinner is catered by Pony Dining, a steakhouse. Vegetarian meals can be arranged, but vegan options are not available. If you have other dietary restrictions, please inform us before booking or ahead of your event night so we can accommodate where possible.

***Please note that any changes/dietary restrictions must be made known by at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled booking. Any notifications made after this time are not guaranteed to be catered to due to the preparation of ingredients and logistical requirements.

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Haunted Experiences

The Argyle Oracle

Curious what the spirits have in store? The Argyle Oracle has been Sydney’s psychic centre in The Rocks since 1993, and for Ghost Festival it’s bringing out a full line-up of readers: six indoors, plus one in the Gruesome Garden, weather permitting. Choose your reading: 15 minutes ($40), 30 minutes ($80), 45 minutes ($100) or a full 60 minutes ($145). Then browse the Oracle and Tarot cards, pick up a boxed Ouija board ($25), and stock up on assorted spell candles to take the séance home.

  • 39 George Street, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Hathi Jewellery

The night belongs to the ghosts, so Hathi Jewellery is staying open late just for Ghost Festival. Once you’ve wandered The Rocks and the festival is in full swing, drop in after dark to browse the pieces by candlelight, well, by shop light. A little sparkle goes a long way when the spirits are out.

  • 19 Playfair St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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The Orient

The Orient is turning up the heat for Ghost Festival with its spice margaritas and jalapeño bites. It’s a spicy, smoky pairing to keep you warm between the frights, and it’s back for the festival. Sip, snack and see how much heat you can handle.

  • 89 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Dux Collection

Dux Collection has put together a special Halloween bundle for Ghost Festival. It’s a limited-time offer made for the festival, so pop in while the spirits are about and see what’s inside.

  • 23 Playfair St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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PaniQ Room

Get spooky at PaniQ Room The Rocks. For 4 days only, groups of 3 or more get 15% off all escape rooms during Ghost in The Rocks. The venue is Halloween-ready and the staff are in costume, so you’ll be locked in with a few extra frights. Use the code SPOOKY26 at checkout. Gather your coven and try to escape.

  • 13 Cambridge St, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
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Get Drenched

Fill your own box of wax melts from the in-store selection at Get Drenched. Normally it’s $20 a box, but for the four days of Ghost Festival it’s half price: just $10 a box. Pick your favourite scents and let the spooky season fill your home.

  • 29 Playfair St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Atty Gallery

Say hello to Atty’s Peek-a-Boo prints, a trio of playful characters peeking out at you: a koala, an emu and an otter. The set of three is usually $400, but for Ghost Festival it’s just $200. They’re a fun, friendly way to take a little Halloween mischief home with you.

  • 27 Playfair St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Joe Bananas

Treat yourself this Ghost Festival with 20% off when you spend over $100 at Joe Bananas. Use the code GHOSTFEST20, in-store or online, from 29 October to 1 November 2026 (inclusive). It’s four days only, so grab it before the ghosts take it back.

  • 103 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Luna Lu

Luna Lu is serving something special for Ghost Festival, and it won’t be on the menu for long. The Black Margarita is made with Herradura tequila and finished with lime sugar and charcoal sugar. It’s smoky, dark and made exclusively for Ghost, so if you want a taste, you’ll have to catch it while the festival’s on.

  • Campbells Cove, Ground Level, Bays 4 and 5, 7-27 Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Como Italian

Como Italian has conjured up a Ghost-exclusive menu that’s only here for the festival. The main is an ink squid and pumpkin ravioli filled with crab and mascarpone, served in a butter and parmigiano sauce. Pair it with the Vampire’s Kiss Spritz, a hauntingly refreshing elixir of deep pomegranate and lush blueberries with a splash of tart lemon juice. It’s layered with sweet grenadine, topped with bubbly Prosecco and a splash of club soda for a bloody delicious finish. Once Ghost is over, so is the menu.

  • Bay 7 & 8, Campbell’s Stores, 7-27 Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Sicilian Restaurant

For Ghost Festival only, Sicilian Restaurant is serving a menu you won’t find any other time of year. Start with the Bocconcini Eye Prosciutto ($18), a creepy little starter that’s watching you back. Follow it with the Pumpkin Sage Ravioli ($31), then raise a Vampire Negroni ($28) to the night. Three dishes created just for Ghost, and gone when the festival ends, so come hungry and come early.

  • 17 Playfair St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Sticky

Got a sweet tooth that needs feeding? Pop into Sticky during Ghost Festival and take home a free bag of spooky candy with any purchase. It’s a little treat to go with your treat, and the perfect fuel for a night of Halloween wandering through The Rocks.

  • The Rocks Centre, 10/12-24 Playfair St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Shazia Gallery

This Halloween, step inside Shazia Imran Gallery in The Rocks and discover ‘Hauntingly Beautiful’, a specially curated collection of original artworks and limited-edition prints. Expect moody colours, atmospheric scenes, rich textures and mysterious tones. Selected works will be available at special Halloween prices, but there’s another surprise waiting inside. Choose a Trick-or-Treat Mystery Card to reveal an exclusive offer of up to 20%* off selected artworks. Come for the art, pick your card, and you might leave with something hauntingly beautiful.

*Offer available for a limited time this Halloween at Shazia Imran Gallery, The Rocks.

  • 102-104 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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Tea Cosy Witches Tea House

Welcome to the Witches Tea House at The Tea Cosy, where the Witches’ Brew is served hot or cold and comes in two bewitching versions. The Good Witch is spun with elderflower liqueur magic, while the Bad Witch is made wicked with Midori. Each brew has a popcorn partner to go with it: Good Witch Butterscotch Caramel for the sweet side, and Bad Witch Sea Witch Salt & Truffle for the dark side. Pick your coven and take your popcorn to go.

  • 7 Atherden St, The Rocks NSW 2000
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