Representing the buzzing precinct around York, Clarence and Kent streets.
We are a collective of independently operated retail, hospitality and entertainment businesses around York, Clarence and Kent streets. Experience our world class hospitality at a range of hidden small bars and restaurants.
WELCOME TO YCK LANEWAYS
WHAT’S ON
Come and see our new public artwork Lightstream in York Lane, Wynyard
We have developed some exciting new bespoke tours for our precinct. Come walk the streets with our renowned historian Max Burns-McRuvie and artists Katy B Plummer and Cameron Stead.
Step back in time and explore the forgotten corners of Sydney’s YCK Laneways with expert guide, historian Max Burns-McRuvie.
This small-group walking tour will take you off the beaten path to explore hidden corners and forgotten stories of this fascinating district, once filled with cobblestone streets, quirky characters, and colourful history. As we wander through the eclectic mix of industrial and ornate architecture, we'll step back in time to the 19th century — an era that saw the transformation of Sydney’s downtown, from the rough-and-tumble wharves of Darling Harbour to the polished shopfronts of George Street.
Join us for an exciting walking tour of secret spots and stories!
Join award-winning artists Katy B. Plummer and Cameron Stead on a unique, participatory art walking tour through the YCK Laneways Precinct. Discover a vibrant mix of public artworks, hidden historical gems, and otherworldly oddities that bring this distinctive area to life.
Throughout the tour, Katy and Cam will share their passion for YCK Laneways’s rich tapestry of stories—blending the factual, the functional, and the fantastical. Expect ghostly encounters, local legends, tales of short-lived public lavatories, and stories of public nuisances.
Be prepared to learn, create, and leave your mark on this unique part of our city's creative and cultural history!
YCK Laneways is a trial Community Improvement District (CID) pilot proudly funded under the NSW Government’s CID Pilot program. This new tour has been produced by Cobalt Engagement for YCK Laneways as part of the physical interventions that are funded as part of this trial CID pilot.
YCK LANEWAYS EARNS AUSTRALIA’S FIRST PURPLE FLAG DISTRICT
You know how we feel about a good night out…
Through the collaboration and hard work of our venues, we are proud to share YCK Laneways is Australia’s first Purple Flag accredited precinct in Australia, joining a list of around 90 destinations around the world.
Purple Flag is an international accreditation scheme that aims to identify areas offering a diverse, vibrant and safe night out. This scheme is a key initiative of the NSW Government’s 24-Hour Economy Strategy, enhancing our thriving, diverse, and inclusive night-time destinations.
See you out and about the precinct!
Who are we?
Representing the buzzing precinct between Town Hall and Wynyard, YCK Laneways is a consortium of independently operated retail, hospitality, corporate and entertainment businesses around York, Clarence and Kent streets.
Discover world class hospitality at a range of hidden small bars, be looked after by some of the best barbers in the city, take a break from your shopping spree to enjoy a long lunch and soak up the atmosphere of one of the city’s most loved strips. The zone’s industrial heritage lives on, with many of the venues clustered around the area embracing restored original architecture in their laneway, carriageway and storehouse locations.
Our Team
Nick White
Founder & President, YCK Laneways
Owner, Since I Left You
Karl Schlothauer
Founder & Vice-President, YCK Laneways President, Independent Bars Association Owner, House of Pocket
Board of Directors
Chau Tran, Cash Only & Burrow Bar
Mikey Enright, Duke of Clarence & Barbershop
Karl Schlothauer, House of Pocket
Sandra Bellamy, Little National Hotel
Nick White, Since I Left You
Kiki Ward, Esteban
Simon Hopkins, Jolene’s & Lucille’s
Purple Flag Working Group
Karl Schlothauer, House of Pocket
Nick White, Since I Left You
Ash Nicholson - CBRE
Libby Harris - City of Sydney
Kels Bagust - City of Sydney
Nick Abrahim - NSW Taxi Council
Houri Tapiki - Theatre Royal
Victoria Moxey - Investment NSW
Nick Van Tiel - Merrivale
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where you can find us
Renowned as Sydney’s new 24 hour economy precinct, YCK LanEways is the go-to hub for world class shopping, hospitality and entertainment.
Whatever the nature of your visit, enjoy shopping, acclaimed boutique hotel accommodations, superb cocktail bars, dining and an annual calendar of arts and entertainment - all within walking distance of each other.
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