Whether you’re about to hop on a long-haul or you’re returning from a trip away, a warm, sit-down meal presents the ultimate antidote to hurried travels. Wolfgang Puck’s Sydney Airport offering has all the hallmarks of the celebrity chef’s European-influenced home-style cuisine. arly flyers can dine on house-baked granola served with Greek yoghurt and seasonal fruit drizzled with local honey, whilst the lunch and dinner crowd it will be hard to go past the signature hand-stretched pizzas, but there’s traditional steak frites with herb butter, al dente pasta featuring chilli, white wine and Australian prawns, and the wagyu WP Burger to tempt as well. No matter which dish you choose or what time of day or night you fly, The Bistro by Wolfgang Puck will impress with its stunning views, classic bistro menu, note-worthy wine and cocktail lists, sit down service, and a welcoming dining experience that feels like a home kitchen away from home.

If you’re headed on a no-holds-barred food-oriented holiday, starting your trip on a virtuous, more wholesome note at Kitchen By Mike might just allow you that extra bowl of pasta at your destination. Chef and owner Mike McEnearny, best known as the man behind No. 1 Bent Street, has a firm focus on simple, fresh food. Wholesome, diverse, and full of flavour, the seasonal salads take centre stage – choose from peach and fennel, mirin and ginger kissed cucumber, or kale Caesar with free-range egg. For small share plates, go with the local cheese or cured meats featuring mortadella, and fennel seed salami. Snack on warm marinated olives and smoked almonds, or for larger appetites, dig into the slow cooked Moroccan lamb with couscous and harissa or wood roasted free range chicken. Unsurprisingly, tasty goodness is key, and what you’d expect from Chef Mike McInerney. You’re sure to find something delightful at any hour – and yes, they serve up an anything but ordinary breakfast here, too.

Stroll past duty-free and it will be hard to miss the impressive Heineken Tower grandly surveying the concourse below. Step inside Heineken House and be greeted by a buzzing vibe around the bar that features the namesake on tap, proudly pouring pint after pint of amber gold. The flagship venue for Heineken in Australia features the brand’s latest global innovations, including Heineken served Extra Cold, its coldest beer yet. In addition, the bar crew shakes up a range of cocktails from an impressive list of the sparkling, martini, short and long varieties, and guests can snack on crispy fries or settle in for something heartier like a crispy chicken burger or roasted salmon from next door’s The Bistro By Wolfgang Puck menu, ahead of their long-haul flight.

Why wait to have a sub-standard drink on the flight, when you can knock back a delicious Espresso martini at Peroni Bar. While it may carry a beer brand in its name, the bar’s Espresso martini’s are a crowd favourite. Don’t be fooled, it’s not all cocktails and beer here. Classic breakfast items, like a Big breakfast and Benedict croissant, are served till 11.30am. The menu then swaps to all-day dining till late.