WILLIAM STREET SOCIAL
A boutique celebration of music, makers and neighbourhood culture.
William Street Social is a street activation bringing fresh energy to one of Paddington’s most iconic retail and hospo precincts. For one day, William Street will come alive with local DJs, creative pop-ups, art installations and in-store experiences curated by the neighbourhood’s best.
Wander the boutiques, follow the beats and discover something unexpected around every corner. Enjoy signature sips, bites, collaborative moments between much-loved local brands, exclusive product drops and creative showcases from emerging artists and designers.
From DJ parklets outside The London and The Paddo Inn, to student artworks, one-off collabs, retailer surprises and family-friendly creative corners—William Street Social is your chance to immerse yourself in Paddington’s unique culture of style, creativity and community.
What’s On — Participating Businesses
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Barbetta
The Offer:
$10 Aperol Spritz or Barbetta house wine with any meal, 12-4pm -
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Cipri Italian
The Offer:
Enjoy a glass of house wine with any antipasto and pasta for $55 pp -
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IMaccheroni
The Offer:
$59 2 course set menu from a la carte selection -
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The Royal Hotel Paddo
The Offer:
Royal Hotel Long Lunch: shared dishes and bottomless drinks for $95pp -
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Cafe Fiveways
The Offer:
$15 Rump chips & salad, $14.90 chilli prawn linguini, $15 cocktails, $6 beers -
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Tuckerbox
The Offer:
Aussie BBQ featuring a range of delicious meats + free coffee vouchers. -
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Paddo Inn
The Offer:
Spaghetti al Pomodoro with a glass of Paddo Select Wine for $30 -
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Bellevue Hotel
The Offer:
$25 pie special including a pint of Balter or glass of house wine -
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The London Hotel
The Offer:
2 for 1 Burgers from 12-3pm, plus $18 Fish & Chips all day. -
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Four In Hand
The Offer:
$22 mains and burgers and $16 housemade salads from 12pm - 2:30pm. -
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The Hood
The Offer:
30% off all food and drink. -
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Wolf Cafe
The Offer:
Free coffee of your choice with each lunch ordered. -
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Civico 47
The Offer:
$20 Cacio e Pepe, $3 Oysters, $10 Prosecco, $15 Spritz -
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Nori Table
The Offer:
Free Miso Soup or Soft Drink -
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Oxford House
The Offer (Oxford House Courtyard):
$60 lunch for 2: flat breads with house salad + a glass of house wine each -
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Wine Library
The Offer:
Order two glasses of wine by the glass and we’ll upgrade you to a carafe. -
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Ursula's
The Offer:
Moreton Bay bug pasta with a glass of Patrick Sullivan Chardonnay 2024 or a mocktail for $50 -
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Jozo Paddinton
The Offer:
$25 for house-made fish cake and a glass Pinot Grigio or $35 for Beef Bourguignon and a glass of Cote Du Rhone -
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The Paddington
The Offer:
Select our Banquet & Booze menu $75pp and get a free margarita! -
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Caness
The Offer:
A Special Gilda on the house for all walk-ins and bookings. -
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The Beacham
The Offer:
Red duck curry with bok choy, cherry tomatoes and lychee $24.
Are you a business owner in / around William Street?
WANT IN?
If you’re a business owner in or around William Street, join in!
To take part in the upcoming William Street Social, all we need from you is your chosen offer or experience. This could be anything from $15 margaritas, complimentary snacks on arrival, 2-for-1 specials, a gift with purchase, or a one-off in-store moment that showcases what you do best.
We will be supporting the event with a full suite of marketing activity, including:
- Dedicated marketing budget to promote the event
- Feature listings on the William Street Social landing page
- Instagram stories, posts + promotional reels
- Inclusion in our highly engaged, local email newsletters
- PR outreach and media engagement
- Digital and print design assets for participating businesses
