Paddington Markets
Rain or shine, this expansive outdoor Saturday market has something for everyone
Rain or shine, Paddington Markets, not to be confused with Paddy's Market, has something for everyone ranging from handcrafted jewellery to trendy fashions, unique artwork and food. This longstanding outdoor marketplace is open every Saturday starting at 10am where vendors have been plying their wares from up to 250 stalls since the early 1970s.
Located on the grounds of the historic United Church on Oxford Street in Paddington, this lively market place bustles with activity. You can browse through 1000s of unique Australian made items that you won't see in the shopping malls while buskers entertain the crowd with their live music. Merchandise includes trendy fashions, jewellery, artwork, perfumes, hand made pottery, books, flowers, food, all kinds of knick-knacks and more.
You will find plenty of choices for eating at the Market with the option of sitting outside or in.
Nearby attractions: Sydney Football Stadium and Centennial Park.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoPaddington Markets Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Address: 395 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Australia
Phone: 0402 666 272
Official Website: Paddington Markets
Paddington Markets Reviews
Rated out of 5
Jan 2026
Quaint. Nice grounds. Eclectic shops with crafts offerings and limited food options (8 stalls).
It's more of a neighbour weekend market than an international type place. Mainly local vendors with their own handmade crafts.
Should be able to cover the entire area in under an hour.
Ah yes, it has a small playground for happy kids to run around in.
SY Ng - 2 months ago
Came here to compliment the food. If you are gluten free, must try a Hopper from Just Hopper stall. Husband decided to try something new and came back with a warm, aromatic and exciting Sri Lankan dish we’ve never had before. We learned a “Hopper” is a bowl-shaped pancakes, with egg and vegetable options), kottu roti (chopped roti mixed with meat or vegetables), and various curries like butter chicken and vegetable korma. Egg was hard cooked so it made for a relatively firm contrast to the flavorful chicken curry and dal combo (sorry if I’m using the wrong term for the vegetarian lentil). SO GOOD.
We also got the Roman style pizza and that was fantastic too: light, crunchy and toppings tasted good (which is to say they were not just junky sausages and foam meatball). The sausage potato was so light and the ragu pizza was just right!
Tip: Bring cash to support the produce farmers in keeping our prices down!
Bustling market with lots of different, more curated assortment of offerings which made for more engaged browsing.
Ms G - 5 months ago
My forever favorite market, I love the atmosphere, the stylish clothes and jewelry, the food is good , you will find everything you can expect from a market but with more style 🤩
Sara Boho fairy - 7 months ago
Wow, haven’t been to these markets in 7 years. Not sure if it is just quieter for summer (??), but the number of vendors is definitely reduced. More space per vendor and also much more commercial. Seems still to have a lot of jewellery sellers, but otherwise not much of interest. A couple of the food places looked good but chose to eat elsewhere in Paddington
Derek Hafer - 2 months ago
My second time to this Paddy Market. I woll suggest you put aside 1 hour to enjoy browsing the shops.
You can get fresh fruits and vegetables at the market segment.
Do visit the Market City shopping centre for some more shopping.
Ling Sg - 9 months ago
Directions
| Train Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bus 333 | Circular Quay, Martin Place, St. James, Museum Station | 1 minutes |
How to get to Paddington Markets by Train
Bus 333: Bus Route 333 from Circular Quay, Martin Place, St. James, Museum Station or from anywhere along Elizabeth Street in the CDB will get you to Paddington Markets more by train bus combo. Disembark at the Paddington Public School Stop and walk back to the market. The total bus trip from Circular Quay takes under 25 minutes.
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Buskers entertain and add to the atmosphere at Paddington Markets cc licensed photo by Nelson Minar -
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