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Karl Schlothauer
District Coordinator
Nick White
District Coordinator
We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation as the Traditional Custodians of our local area.
One of the first collaborative business collectives of its type to emerge in Sydney’s hospitality sector, YCK Laneways is now at the heart of Australia’s first Purple Flag District, a globally-recognised accreditation for world-class nightlife.
With beautiful venues hidden down heritage laneways, a growing collective is bringing together work life, creative spaces, arts, performance and hospitality day and night.
Barbershop | Burrow Bar | Cash Only | Duke of Clarence | Esteban | Jolenes | Kabul Social | Kahii | Kasippu | Kuro Bar & Dining | Little National Hotel | Local Sauce Tours | Now & then | PS40 | Papa Gedes | Roast Republic | Stitch | SIly | Santa Catarina | Swinging Cat | Tiva | Uncle Mings | Vinabar
Dobby Single Launch X Neon Streets X YCK Laneways
Front & Centre : Major Activation : Jaguar Jonze
Intersection : Major Activation : Maybe Sammy Cocktail Class
YCK Fair Day : Major Activation
Intersections : Major Activation : Sneaky sound
YCK Fair Day : Major Activation : King Stingray
Block Party : Major Activation
Long Lunch : Major Activation
YCK Interactive Map : Major Project
Purple Flag Accredited District
Location
Nestled between York, Clarence and Kent streets in Sydney’s CBD.
Opportunities
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Opportunity closes
31 Dec 2025
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YCK Laneways are looking for new collaborators.
YCK Laneways are looking for new collaborators.
Opportunity closes
28 Feb 2025
Statistics
small bars, restaurants and hotels within a 3 block radius
major transport hubs
venues open after midnight
massive activations in 3 years
average visits on a Saturday night (DSpark mobility data)
average monthly visits (DSpark mobility data)
Organisations
Community and stakeholder codesign, engagement and strategy for precincts, adaptation and the arts.
We're supporting our vibrant city to continue to be one of the best places to live, work and play.
Your friendly neighborhood small bar in the heart of the CBD
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Community and stakeholder codesign, engagement and strategy for precincts, adaptation and the arts.
We're supporting our vibrant city to continue to be one of the best places to live, work and play.
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We acknowledge that we live and work on Aboriginal land and recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of First Nations Australians. We also acknowledge all of the traditional owners of the land in NSW, and pay respect to First Nations Elders, past and present.
