Guidebook for Haymarket
Parks & Nature
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a major botanical garden located in the heart of Sydney, Australia.
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadThe Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is a major botanical garden located in the heart of Sydney, Australia.
Darling Harbour is a harbour adjacent to the city centre of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is also a large recreational and pedestrian precinct that is situated on western outskirts of the Sydney central business district.
892 locals recommend
Darling Harbour
Darling Harbour is a harbour adjacent to the city centre of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It is also a large recreational and pedestrian precinct that is situated on western outskirts of the Sydney central business district.
Large city park bordered by many significant buildings and containing statues of famous Australians
374 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Elizabeth StreetLarge city park bordered by many significant buildings and containing statues of famous Australians
Arts & Culture
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, Australia, identified as one of the 20th century's most distinctive buildings.
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, Australia, identified as one of the 20th century's most distinctive buildings.
The Australian Museum is the oldest museum in Australia, with an international reputation in the fields of natural history and anthropology.
320 locals recommend
Australian Museum
1 William StThe Australian Museum is the oldest museum in Australia, with an international reputation in the fields of natural history and anthropology.
Ornate Victorian theatre offering musicals, comedy acts, ballets and plays, plus 5 stylish bars.
179 locals recommend
Capitol Theatre
13 Campbell StOrnate Victorian theatre offering musicals, comedy acts, ballets and plays, plus 5 stylish bars.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Baxter Inn
156 Clarence St
Best selection of whiskey. For whiskey lovers only
Stylish restaurants, a hip rooftop pool bar and big club nights in a landmark entertainment complex.
127 locals recommend
ivy precinct
330 George StStylish restaurants, a hip rooftop pool bar and big club nights in a landmark entertainment complex.
Oxford Art Factory hasn’t quite made its mind up. Is it a bar, a club, a live music venue or an art space? But that’s exactly why we love it.
119 locals recommend
Oxford Art Factory
46 Oxford StOxford Art Factory hasn’t quite made its mind up. Is it a bar, a club, a live music venue or an art space? But that’s exactly why we love it.
Classy 1920s-themed cocktail bar in a vaulted brick basement with dapper staff and live music.
116 locals recommend
Palmer & Co
Abercrombie LaneClassy 1920s-themed cocktail bar in a vaulted brick basement with dapper staff and live music.
Modern Australian food by health-conscious chef Michael Moore, in a chic space with lofty views.
82 locals recommend
O Bar and Dining
264 George StModern Australian food by health-conscious chef Michael Moore, in a chic space with lofty views.
Buzzy vintage bar serving creative cocktails and American diner food like burgers, dogs and tacos.
79 locals recommend
Stitch Bar
61 York StBuzzy vintage bar serving creative cocktails and American diner food like burgers, dogs and tacos.
Contemporary Italian cuisine and a large selection of wines, above the North Sydney Olympic Pool.
92 locals recommend
The Argyle
18 Argyle StContemporary Italian cuisine and a large selection of wines, above the North Sydney Olympic Pool.
Cosy art deco-style bar with a modern edge and a courtyard, for creative cocktails and finger food.
63 locals recommend
Since I Left You (SILY)
338 Kent StreetCosy art deco-style bar with a modern edge and a courtyard, for creative cocktails and finger food.
Popular dance and R&B acts performing in a plush casino club with VIP tables and a light show.
89 locals recommend
Marquee Sydney
Pirrama RoadPopular dance and R&B acts performing in a plush casino club with VIP tables and a light show.
Inventive cocktails at a cool basement bar with cosy leather booths and exposed-brick walls.
62 locals recommend
Ramblin Rascal Tavern
60 Park StInventive cocktails at a cool basement bar with cosy leather booths and exposed-brick walls.
Seasonal cocktails in a cosy, low-lit bar with distressed decor, bare lightbulbs and wall art.
33 locals recommend
Bulletin Place
Bulletin PlaceSeasonal cocktails in a cosy, low-lit bar with distressed decor, bare lightbulbs and wall art.
The Laundry is one of Sydney’s biggest and most respected clubs. The top-notch sound system in the Cave has attracted heavyweight internationals James Holden, Gui Boratto and Sasha and the outdoor dance floor is a summer clubbing staple.
58 locals recommend
Chinese Laundry
111 Sussex StThe Laundry is one of Sydney’s biggest and most respected clubs. The top-notch sound system in the Cave has attracted heavyweight internationals James Holden, Gui Boratto and Sasha and the outdoor dance floor is a summer clubbing staple.
Creative cocktails mixed in a classy, high-ceilinged bar with a rooftop patio and views of the QVB.
62 locals recommend
Zeta Bar
488 George StCreative cocktails mixed in a classy, high-ceilinged bar with a rooftop patio and views of the QVB.
Upscale bar meals and craft beer amid rustic decor over 3 levels, with laneway and cellar seating.
107 locals recommend
Small Bar
85 Willoughby RdUpscale bar meals and craft beer amid rustic decor over 3 levels, with laneway and cellar seating.
You'll feel like you're in Ireland at this authentic Irish pub conveniently located in the hub of the Sydney CBD, corner of Pitt and Goulburn Street.
56 locals recommend
Maloney's Hotel
81 Goulburn StYou'll feel like you're in Ireland at this authentic Irish pub conveniently located in the hub of the Sydney CBD, corner of Pitt and Goulburn Street.
Everything Else
The Star is Sydney’s only world-class casino and entertainment destination. The Star offers award-winning chefs and restaurants.
358 locals recommend
The Star Sydney
20-80 Pyrmont StThe Star is Sydney’s only world-class casino and entertainment destination. The Star offers award-winning chefs and restaurants.
The Strand Arcade is a Victorian-style shopping arcade in Sydney, New South Wales. The Strand Arcade is located in the heart of the Sydney central business district, between Pitt Street Mall and George Street.
121 locals recommend
La Rosa The Strand
133/193 Pitt StThe Strand Arcade is a Victorian-style shopping arcade in Sydney, New South Wales. The Strand Arcade is located in the heart of the Sydney central business district, between Pitt Street Mall and George Street.
City Gym
107 Crown StA great gym.
Live music, film and comedy establishment with sumptuous Gothic, Italian and art deco architecture.
95 locals recommend
State Theatre
49 Market StLive music, film and comedy establishment with sumptuous Gothic, Italian and art deco architecture.
Sightseeing
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district and the North Shore.
984 locals recommend
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour BridgeThe Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district and the North Shore.
Today, Circular Quay and The Rocks are great to explore if you're looking for good quality souvenirs, art galleries, designer fashion as well as historic pubs, outdoor cafes and waterfront restaurants.
518 locals recommend
Circular Quay
Alfred StreetToday, Circular Quay and The Rocks are great to explore if you're looking for good quality souvenirs, art galleries, designer fashion as well as historic pubs, outdoor cafes and waterfront restaurants.
The Rocks is an urban locality, tourist precinct and historic area of Sydney's city centre, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
612 locals recommend
The Rocks
The Rocks is an urban locality, tourist precinct and historic area of Sydney's city centre, in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
Sydney Tower is Sydney's tallest structure and the second tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere.
29 locals recommend
Market Street
Market StreetSydney Tower is Sydney's tallest structure and the second tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere.
St Mary's Cathedral College
2 St Mary's RdFood Scene
Renowned handmade dumplings, plus noodle dishes and soups, doled out in a modern Taiwanese chain.
113 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung World Square Restaurant
644 George StRenowned handmade dumplings, plus noodle dishes and soups, doled out in a modern Taiwanese chain.
Buzzing Malaysian restaurant serving satay, noodles and desserts like sweet roti at shared tables.
115 locals recommend
Mamak
15 Goulburn StBuzzing Malaysian restaurant serving satay, noodles and desserts like sweet roti at shared tables.
Casual eatery with a buzzy vibe, exposed brick walls and an open kitchen serving Thai street food.
124 locals recommend
Chat Thai
20 Campbell StreetCasual eatery with a buzzy vibe, exposed brick walls and an open kitchen serving Thai street food.
Regional Italian dishes and housemade pasta served in a stylish space with a long communal table.
102 locals recommend
A Tavola Darlinghurst
348 Victoria StRegional Italian dishes and housemade pasta served in a stylish space with a long communal table.
Simple, buzzy spot for Chinese seafood, banquet menus and live lobsters in glass tanks. Open late.
104 locals recommend
Golden Century Seafood Restaurant
393 Sussex StreetSimple, buzzy spot for Chinese seafood, banquet menus and live lobsters in glass tanks. Open late.
An art-filled house overlooking a Japanese garden, offering an acclaimed French-Asian tasting menu.
88 locals recommend
Deli's Thai
381A Glebe Point RdAn art-filled house overlooking a Japanese garden, offering an acclaimed French-Asian tasting menu.
Rockpool is the fine dining jewel in the Rockpool Group’s crown. This iconic Sydney restaurant continues to redefine modern Australian cuisine.
94 locals recommend
Rockpool Bar & Grill
66 Hunter StRockpool is the fine dining jewel in the Rockpool Group’s crown. This iconic Sydney restaurant continues to redefine modern Australian cuisine.
Contemporary Italian cuisine and a large selection of wines, above the North Sydney Olympic Pool.
87 locals recommend
Aqua Dining
Paul StreetContemporary Italian cuisine and a large selection of wines, above the North Sydney Olympic Pool.
Traditional down-to-earth Mexican dishes served in a legendary live music venue and bar.
69 locals recommend
The Basement
7 Macquarie PlTraditional down-to-earth Mexican dishes served in a legendary live music venue and bar.
Sophisticated European and Asian seafood, served in an informal restaurant with waterside seating.
72 locals recommend
Sydney Cove Oyster Bar
2 Challenor DriveSophisticated European and Asian seafood, served in an informal restaurant with waterside seating.
Family-run trattoria serving refined Italian classics since 1956, with cosy seating in the cellar.
61 locals recommend
Beppi's
21 Yurong StFamily-run trattoria serving refined Italian classics since 1956, with cosy seating in the cellar.
Classic Italian food offered in a hip space, with outdoor tables and an exposed-brick wall.
Pizzaperta
Classic Italian food offered in a hip space, with outdoor tables and an exposed-brick wall.
Classic Chinese noodles, Shanghai-style dumplings and yum cha in a buzzy basement restaurant.
65 locals recommend
Taste of Shanghai
264 Liverpool RdClassic Chinese noodles, Shanghai-style dumplings and yum cha in a buzzy basement restaurant.
Rock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
86 locals recommend
Hard Rock Cafe
10 Darling DrRock ’n’ roll-themed chain with a high-energy vibe serving burgers & American classics.
A high-end, contemporary steakhouse dishing up premium meats in a warmly lit vintage space.
60 locals recommend
Chophouse Sydney
25 Bligh StA high-end, contemporary steakhouse dishing up premium meats in a warmly lit vintage space.
Upscale French fusion cuisine by renowned chef Peter Doyle, in a light-filled space.
59 locals recommend
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252 George StUpscale French fusion cuisine by renowned chef Peter Doyle, in a light-filled space.
Longstanding family-run establishment serving refined Italian dishes in simple, warm environs.
59 locals recommend
Machiavelli Ristorante Italiano
123 Clarence StLongstanding family-run establishment serving refined Italian dishes in simple, warm environs.
Entertainment & Activities
Movie theatre chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
128 locals recommend
IMAX Theatre Sydney
Movie theatre chain known for presenting 3D films on a giant screen, including blockbusters.
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium contains a large variety of Australian aquatic life, displaying more than 700 species comprising more than 13,000 individual fish and other sea and water creatures from most of Australia's water habitats.
233 locals recommend
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
1-5 Wheat RdSEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium contains a large variety of Australian aquatic life, displaying more than 700 species comprising more than 13,000 individual fish and other sea and water creatures from most of Australia's water habitats.
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadEvent Cinemas George Street
525 George StNearest cinema.