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Santa Catarina: Oaxacan Restaurant & Mezcal Bar Sydney

Oaxacan restaurant and mezcal bar

156 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, 2000 SydneyView map

High-end Oaxacan restaurant and mezcal bar in Sydney CBD offering three private event spaces: full venue hire for up to 65 standing guests, intimate curtained nook for 10, and semi-private bar area for 15. Features handmade tacos, complex moles, rare mezcal selection, and full catering included with all bookings.

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Santa Catarina: Oaxacan Restaurant & Mezcal Bar Sydney

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About us

Oaxacan restaurant and mezcal bar

Santa Catarina is a high-end Oaxacan restaurant and artisanal mezcal bar located at 156 Clarence Street in Sydney's CBD. The venue specializes in traditional Oaxacan cuisine, featuring handmade tacos, complex moles developed over months, and dishes prepared in brick ovens with candlelight ambiance. The restaurant maintains an extensive mezcal collection, including rare varieties difficult to find even in Mexico, alongside signature cocktails, margaritas, and curated wine and beer selections.

For private events, Santa Catarina offers flexible space configurations. The full venue hire accommodates up to 55 seated guests or 65 standing, with access to a private bar. A cosy curtained space seats up to 10 guests for intimate gatherings, while the semi-private Bar Front area accommodates up to 15 guests for standing events. All bookings include catering, with set menus and drink packages available for seated events and canapé menus for cocktail-style gatherings.

The restaurant operates Tuesday to Saturday from 12pm, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday until midnight. Monday service begins at 5pm. The venue is designed for corporate functions, private celebrations, and business lunches, offering an energetic yet refined atmosphere that blends ancient Mexican culinary traditions with contemporary dining.

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Amenities

What this venue offers

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Rooms & facilities

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    3 rooms available

  • Indoor

    Indoor / Outdoor

Location & arrival

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  • In the city / village

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Food & drink

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  • In-house catering

    Event catering

  • Latin-South American

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  • Cocktails

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  • Restaurant / Hospitality Venue

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  • Bar / Club / Disco / Lounge

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  • Exotic

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Suitable for

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  • Corporate Event

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  • Private event

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Reviews

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Alejandra Vega
September 2026

Como Mexicana con sangre Oaxaqueña me llevé una alegre sorpresa, me dió curiosidad el uso de las pepitas en todos los platillos, la verdad funcionan muy bien, encantada con el mole verde

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Goodson Perron (Goodson & Perron)
September 2026

The mocktails were great. Lovely food with the highlight being the octopus tacos. It was a Monday night so a bit quiet, staff were fine but didn’t really connect with you. The fitout is lovely.

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damian barber
September 2026

The steak is the best I have ever had!

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Donna Sevallos
September 2026

What a little gem of a Mexican restaurant! We visited on a Thursday evening without a booking and, luckily, they were able to accommodate us at the high tables. We tried: Oaxacan Guacamole Hamachi Tiradito Yellowfin Tuna Tostada Chargrilled Octopus Tacos Cauliflower Al Pastor Everything we ate was absolutely amazing! The flavours, presentation and quality of the food were spot on. The Yellow Fin Tuna Tostada was great and my Favorite, the octopus Taco was the softest Octopus you couldn't get any better. Margaritas we tried: Santa Classic Jalapeño Pablo’s All amazing but Pablo's was the best The service was fantastic. Our server was wonderful, she made some great suggestions, and every recommendation was spot on. The bartender was also so lovely and made some of the best drinks! and full of information about Tequila. I’ll definitely be back. Santa Catarina is such a gem of a Mexican restaurant — highly recommend! 🌮🍹

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Santa Catarina: Oaxacan Restaurant & Mezcal Bar Sydney
156 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000, 2000 Sydney, AU
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