Stunning rooftop terraces; beachfront bars with swimming pools; jaw-dropping brunch spots… Sydney’s hospitality scene is so iconic that it’s known all across the world. But did you know that New South Wales is also home to some of Australia’s coolest dining pods? Check out our favourite pop-up igloos in Sydney for attractive alfresco picks waiting to fill your Instagram feed this winter.
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The Glass Room At Pier One Sydney
9th June to 1st October 2023
A Walsh Bay staple, Pier One offers incredible views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, casual dining dishes and signature cocktails like the Champagne margarita. Better yet, this winter the waterside beauty has welcomed The Glass Room. Hot tubs are back, it's all things pink, and you can pre-order food and drinks at these conservatory-igloos on the pier.
Pier One igloos are always a stunning scene come winter.
Kiama Winter Festival
7th July to 12th July 2023
You might know this coastal town for its world-famous blowholes and cliffside caverns... but that's not all this season. Taking place on the NSW South Coast, Kiama Winter Festival is combining ice skating, light installations, pop-ups bars and much more. Top that all off with your own seaside igloos for intimate affairs.
Treat yourself to a private igloo dining pod.
Raclette Igloo
13th July to 16th July 2023
Make your way to Raclette Igloo for a melted cheese dining experience like no other. Inside these domes, you'll get to bring up to 8 friends for a private dinner which includes oozy French cheese (and plenty of hearty plates for dipping), alongside your very own firepit to roast tasty marshmallows. After more? There are also pop-ups in Melbourne and Canberra.
You'll raclette nothing.
Bastille Festival
13th July to 16th July 2023
Experience Christmas in July with this celebration of all things French. Bastille Festival is bringing you live bands, a mulled wine cinema, a wine walk, and plenty of cheese. Head to the Customs House where you’ll find the Parisian Village, complete with crêpes, colour-changing igloos and open fires that set the scene as the temperature drops.
When it comes to winter igloos, Bastille Festival has 'em filled with cheese.
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