Food Scene
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria St The Sydneysider staple for gelato
Bills
433 Liverpool StVery popular breakfast spot
Dumplings & Beer
9 Ward AveEasy guess what they serve...
Cho Cho San
73 Macleay StBit on the expensive side but great Japanese food
Acme
60 Bayswater RdItalian with an Asian twist...pumps hip-hop music while you eat
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best cocktail bars in Sydney. Hidden in the back of the Kirketon Hotel.
102 locals recommend
Eau De Vie
285 Darlinghurst RdOne of the best cocktail bars in Sydney. Hidden in the back of the Kirketon Hotel.
Small bar close to Oxford St. Decent place for appetizers and drinks
68 locals recommend
Mister Pocket
13 Burton StSmall bar close to Oxford St. Decent place for appetizers and drinks
Arguably one of Paddingtons most popular pubs/hotels. Good for both food and drink
75 locals recommend
The London Hotel
85 Underwood StArguably one of Paddingtons most popular pubs/hotels. Good for both food and drink
The Light Brigade
Jersey RoadBrand new rooftop pub with views of the city
The Baxter Inn
156 Clarence StProhibition style whisky bar in the CBD
Not quite a "nightclub" but a good stop for those looking for a big night
44 locals recommend
Home The Venue
1-5 Wheat RoadNot quite a "nightclub" but a good stop for those looking for a big night
Huge venue that has it all: indoor pub, outdoor patio, live-music/DJ upstairs
203 locals recommend
The Beresford
354 Bourke StHuge venue that has it all: indoor pub, outdoor patio, live-music/DJ upstairs
ivy precinct
330 George StFor those looking for a big weekend night/live DJ
Bit out of the way for most, but great summer spot for both food and drink with a long distance view of the harbour. (Note both ferries and buses make stops here)
193 locals recommend
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
1 Military RdBit out of the way for most, but great summer spot for both food and drink with a long distance view of the harbour. (Note both ferries and buses make stops here)
Sitting right on bondi beach the bucket list is a great place to grab a few drinks post beach. Check out one of their Sunday Sessions if you can!
437 locals recommend
The Bucket List
1 Queen Elizabeth DrSitting right on bondi beach the bucket list is a great place to grab a few drinks post beach. Check out one of their Sunday Sessions if you can!
Sightseeing
Get a glimpse of the famous white sails with a ferry ride from Circular Quay to Manly
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
Get a glimpse of the famous white sails with a ferry ride from Circular Quay to Manly
Tourist favourite. Go for a swim, surf, lay on the beach or grab a drink at bondi icebergs
1453 locals recommend
Bondi Beach
Tourist favourite. Go for a swim, surf, lay on the beach or grab a drink at bondi icebergs
The busy New Years fireworks spot gives you the best view in the city of the Harbour bridge
204 locals recommend
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
1d Mrs Macquaries RdThe busy New Years fireworks spot gives you the best view in the city of the Harbour bridge
Darling Harbour
Sydney's 'other' harbour. Full of restaurants, bars, and casino
Quick ferry across the harbour will get you to this very popular zoo. Be sure to plan ahead if you're looking to see a koala (see zoo website).
645 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadQuick ferry across the harbour will get you to this very popular zoo. Be sure to plan ahead if you're looking to see a koala (see zoo website).
Arts & Culture
Museum of Contemporary Art sitting opposite from the Opera House in Circular Quay. Great breakfast cafe on its top floor balcony as well
829 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StMuseum of Contemporary Art sitting opposite from the Opera House in Circular Quay. Great breakfast cafe on its top floor balcony as well
Shopping
Pitt Street Mall covers the bases for almost any and all of your shopping interest
455 locals recommend
Westfield
Market StreetPitt Street Mall covers the bases for almost any and all of your shopping interest
Parks & Nature
Rushcutters Bay Park
2A New South Head RdNearby bayside park