Guidebook for Sydney
Food Scene
The Reformatory Caffeine Lab
17-51 Foveaux StBest coffee in town
Una's
340 Victoria StGreat German restaurant, very popular with the locals
Playa Takeria Mexican Restaurant
132 Darlinghurst RdGreat Mexican!
The Bunker
399 Liverpool StCafe meals in a snug, rustic atmosphere
Gelato Messina sets the benchmark for gelato in Australia, with over 40 unique gelato flavours, bespoke gelato cakes & daily specials
262 locals recommend
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria StGelato Messina sets the benchmark for gelato in Australia, with over 40 unique gelato flavours, bespoke gelato cakes & daily specials
Seasonal Italian dining, plus brekkie staples, in an elegant space with a deck overlooking the sea.
468 locals recommend
Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
1 Notts AveSeasonal Italian dining, plus brekkie staples, in an elegant space with a deck overlooking the sea.
Fantastic vegan and gluten free pie shop in the heart of Bondi. Nothing beats their Easy Chick'n Cheezy with peas, mash and gravy... expect maybe their Funky Chunky
16 locals recommend
Funky Pies
144-148 Glenayr AveFantastic vegan and gluten free pie shop in the heart of Bondi. Nothing beats their Easy Chick'n Cheezy with peas, mash and gravy... expect maybe their Funky Chunky
Suzy Spoon’s Vegetarian Butcher is a vegetarian deli café on King Street Newtown Sydney Australia. Spoons hand make their own brand of vegan Sausages, Burger Patties, Schnitzels, Seitan and more!
Suzy Spoon's Vegetarian Butcher
108 King StSuzy Spoon’s Vegetarian Butcher is a vegetarian deli café on King Street Newtown Sydney Australia. Spoons hand make their own brand of vegan Sausages, Burger Patties, Schnitzels, Seitan and more!
Buzzy restaurant with rustic-chic decor and artwork, crafting hearty vegan and vegetarian fare.
24 locals recommend
The Dandylion Bondi
277 Bondi RdBuzzy restaurant with rustic-chic decor and artwork, crafting hearty vegan and vegetarian fare.
Homestyle vegetarian and vegan dishes, like curries, salads and burgers, in a busy, rustic eatery.
36 locals recommend
Laurie's Vegetarian
286 Bondi RdHomestyle vegetarian and vegan dishes, like curries, salads and burgers, in a busy, rustic eatery.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kings Cross
Darlinghurst RoadBar and nightclubs galore
The Beresford
354 Bourke StLove this place for vibe and happy hour. Beautiful courtyard
Enjoy a drink at the rooftop bar and take in the awesome Sydney skyline
79 locals recommend
Royal Hotel Paddington
237 Glenmore RdEnjoy a drink at the rooftop bar and take in the awesome Sydney skyline
Craft beer and burgers in a rustic bar with timber decor, a mezzanine and a rock 'n' roll vibe. I recommend the shroom burger washed down with a schooner of Young Henry's
157 locals recommend
Mary's
6 Mary StCraft beer and burgers in a rustic bar with timber decor, a mezzanine and a rock 'n' roll vibe. I recommend the shroom burger washed down with a schooner of Young Henry's
Opulent pub with a breezy lounge, balcony and a beer garden, plus gourmet grub and live jazz.
130 locals recommend
The Golden Sheaf
429 New South Head RdOpulent pub with a breezy lounge, balcony and a beer garden, plus gourmet grub and live jazz.
Big venue with covered outdoor area and a relaxed vibe, for pizza and bistro food plus cocktails.
403 locals recommend
Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetBig venue with covered outdoor area and a relaxed vibe, for pizza and bistro food plus cocktails.
Bistro food like lobster rolls and wood-fired pizzas in an 1820s building with sandstone courtyard. I recommend trying a cocktail jug or two
92 locals recommend
The Argyle
18 Argyle StBistro food like lobster rolls and wood-fired pizzas in an 1820s building with sandstone courtyard. I recommend trying a cocktail jug or two
Sightseeing
Perfect place to chill or have a picnic and make friends with the local dogs
339 locals recommend
Rushcutters Bay Park
2A New South Head RdPerfect place to chill or have a picnic and make friends with the local dogs
You can walk down to Woolloomooloo, around Mrs Macquarie's chair and through the botanical gardens to Circular Quay
41 locals recommend
Woolloomooloo
You can walk down to Woolloomooloo, around Mrs Macquarie's chair and through the botanical gardens to Circular Quay
Great place to watch the sunset over the harbour.. about a 15 minute walk from the unit
204 locals recommend
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
1d Mrs Macquaries RdGreat place to watch the sunset over the harbour.. about a 15 minute walk from the unit
Bondi Beach
Great beach
Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk
1 Notts AveLovely walk with amazing views
One of the best secret beaches in Sydney, with an amazing view of the harbour
60 locals recommend
Milk Beach
One of the best secret beaches in Sydney, with an amazing view of the harbour
Centennial Park is a large public, urban park that occupies 189 hectares in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Great place for a picnic and bike ride
1102 locals recommend
Centennial Park
15 Locked BagCentennial Park is a large public, urban park that occupies 189 hectares in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Great place for a picnic and bike ride
Colourful and unconventional, Newtown has inner-city attractions that range from restaurants and bars, to theatres and clubs.
331 locals recommend
Newtown
Colourful and unconventional, Newtown has inner-city attractions that range from restaurants and bars, to theatres and clubs.
Its lovely catching the fairy from circular quay across to Manly on a nice sunny day
752 locals recommend
Manly Beach
Its lovely catching the fairy from circular quay across to Manly on a nice sunny day
Gordon's Bay is a secluded oasis, hidden north of Coogee Beach and south of Clovelly Beach. It can only be accessed via the Coastal Walkway and parking is available at either Coogee or Clovelly Beach.
180 locals recommend
Gordons Bay
Gordon's Bay is a secluded oasis, hidden north of Coogee Beach and south of Clovelly Beach. It can only be accessed via the Coastal Walkway and parking is available at either Coogee or Clovelly Beach.
Explore Sydney's spectacular coastline at a leisurely pace on a walk between Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach
84 locals recommend
Coogee
Explore Sydney's spectacular coastline at a leisurely pace on a walk between Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach
Set in the heart of Sydney next to Central train station, Prince Alfred Park Pool is the ideal location for you to relax and recharge your batteries.
272 locals recommend
Prince Alfred Park
Chalmers StreetSet in the heart of Sydney next to Central train station, Prince Alfred Park Pool is the ideal location for you to relax and recharge your batteries.
The Pool complex allows everyone to combine swimming with other leisure or fitness pursuits in the one spectacular location overlooking Sydney Harbour, next door to Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge.
88 locals recommend
Olympic Pool North Sydney
4 Alfred St SThe Pool complex allows everyone to combine swimming with other leisure or fitness pursuits in the one spectacular location overlooking Sydney Harbour, next door to Luna Park and the Harbour Bridge.
Enjoy a relaxing swim by the harbour surrounded by the Royal Botanic Gardens, about a 15-20 minute walk from the unit
168 locals recommend
Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
1c Mrs Macquaries RdEnjoy a relaxing swim by the harbour surrounded by the Royal Botanic Gardens, about a 15-20 minute walk from the unit
Everything Else
St Vincent's Private Hospital Sydney
406 Victoria StIn case of emergency
Darlinghurst Medical Centre
213-219 Darlinghurst RdWalk in, bulk billing doctor, open 7am - 10pm daily
Essentials
Affordable natural, clean, organic, ethical and sustainable foods and eco-friendly household goods
57 locals recommend
About Life Surry Hills
Affordable natural, clean, organic, ethical and sustainable foods and eco-friendly household goods
Coles Kings Cross
94 Darlinghurst RdEasy, convenient groceries
I prefer Woolworths over Coles, it's a bit further to walk but nicer shopping experience
190 locals recommend
Woolworths Potts Point
81 Macleay StI prefer Woolworths over Coles, it's a bit further to walk but nicer shopping experience
Arts & Culture
Cutting-edge Australian and international modern art housed in a grand, waterside art deco building.
829 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StCutting-edge Australian and international modern art housed in a grand, waterside art deco building.
Enjoyable for kids both big and small, free entry, easily accessible via the ferry from Circular Quay. The Ferris wheel has a great view of the harbour.
373 locals recommend
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrEnjoyable for kids both big and small, free entry, easily accessible via the ferry from Circular Quay. The Ferris wheel has a great view of the harbour.