Hard Rock Cafe Returns To Sydney At Darling Harbour

Rock has officially returned to the Harbour City! Today, Hard Rock International is proud to introduce its newest rock star location Down Under. Hard Rock Cafe returns to Sydney, joining the existing cafe location in Surfers Paradise, as Australia's newest premier entertainment and dining destination, delivering a one-of-a-kind experience to guests.

Hard Rock Cafe Sydney is situated above the Rock Shop in the Darling Harbour precinct of Sydney, one of the nation's most popular gateway cities which features diverse dining, nightlife and cultural offerings. The 500-seat cafe is poised to be one of the city's "must-see" hotspots, with a state-of-the-art facility encompassing more than 1,500-square-meters of space. In addition to prime waterfront and cityscape views from the wraparound balcony, the new Sydney cafe includes outdoor terrace seating, a live music area and Rock Shop, featuring Hard Rock's limited-edition merchandise. The new Hard Rock Cafe Sydney offers guests a unique first look at one-of-a-kind rock 'n' roll memorabilia items from Hard Rock's iconic collection, including John Lennon, Madonna, and Elvis, as well as today's hottest artists like P!nk, Black Eyed Peas, Green Day, Taylor Swift, and more.

"We could not be more pleased to have a home in Sydney once again and look forward to success in our new location for many years to come," said Matthew Putna, Hard Rock International's Senior Director of Franchise Operations and Development, Asia/South Pacific.

Since it was established in 1971, Hard Rock has been committed to a wide variety of philanthropic causes and activities around the world, and Hard Rock Cafe Sydney will carry this causal commitment to its market. In every Hard Rock city, the staff makes it a priority to become a valuable community partner. In the form of funds, food and beverage, merchandise and man hours, Hard Rock Cafe Sydney will give back locally, as well as participate in global corporate philanthropic initiatives, ranging from breast cancer awareness programs, to rock icons' favorite causes through the annual Signature Series T-shirt program.

The new Sydney cafe is owned and operated by Goddings Pty Ltd., Hard Rock's franchisee in Australia. Goddings Pty Ltd. operates the current cafe location at Surfers Paradise with plans for additional cafes throughout the region.