Guidebook for Sydney
Food Scene
Great for breakfast or an afternoon coffee, and right across the road from us!
21 recommandé par les habitants
DOVe Kitchen
130 Victoria StreetGreat for breakfast or an afternoon coffee, and right across the road from us!
For that last minute craving for great Thai food. Very simple and unpretentious street eating but tasty, fresh, authentic, and cheap. Our favourite Thai food in Sydney.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Thai Power
130 Victoria StFor that last minute craving for great Thai food. Very simple and unpretentious street eating but tasty, fresh, authentic, and cheap. Our favourite Thai food in Sydney.
Street style dining in one of Sydney's trendy lane ways. Small but well thought through and always tasty menu, friendly staff, and happily BYO!
19 recommandé par les habitants
Wilbur's Place
36 Llankelly PlaceStreet style dining in one of Sydney's trendy lane ways. Small but well thought through and always tasty menu, friendly staff, and happily BYO!
Trendy Asian fusion eatery run by one of Sydney's renowned chefs. The boisterous crowd, intimate decor, and great food give this place at buzzing atmosphere to spice up your evening
141 recommandé par les habitants
Ms.G’s
155 Victoria StTrendy Asian fusion eatery run by one of Sydney's renowned chefs. The boisterous crowd, intimate decor, and great food give this place at buzzing atmosphere to spice up your evening
Join a sociable long table in this stylish Asian fusion restaurant with a great atmosphere and food
9 recommandé par les habitants
Jimmy Liks
186-188 Victoria StreetJoin a sociable long table in this stylish Asian fusion restaurant with a great atmosphere and food
Credited with a coveted "Chef's Hat" this great Italian place serves dishes on a single central table where the kitchen's fresh pasta is made during the day. You'll love it.
102 recommandé par les habitants
A Tavola Darlinghurst
348 Victoria StCredited with a coveted "Chef's Hat" this great Italian place serves dishes on a single central table where the kitchen's fresh pasta is made during the day. You'll love it.
Best Greek restaurant in town.If"Greek"just put you off,don't be,the food is excellent,ambience well crafted,and it's always full.Be prepared to have a drink somewhere close by as you await your table
220 recommandé par les habitants
The Apollo Restaurant
44 Macleay StreetBest Greek restaurant in town.If"Greek"just put you off,don't be,the food is excellent,ambience well crafted,and it's always full.Be prepared to have a drink somewhere close by as you await your table
One of the best Italian restaurants in town. Great food, service, and setting. But you do pay for the privilege!
189 recommandé par les habitants
Fratelli Paradiso
12-16 Challis AveOne of the best Italian restaurants in town. Great food, service, and setting. But you do pay for the privilege!
Quite simply the best place for breakfast or brunch, and our favourite
42 recommandé par les habitants
La Buvette
35 Challis AveQuite simply the best place for breakfast or brunch, and our favourite
Best Vietnamese food in town. Unpretentious, authentic, delicious! Arrive early evening for the full menu selection- they serve until all the food's gone!
63 recommandé par les habitants
Phamish Vietnamese Restaurant
248 Palmer StBest Vietnamese food in town. Unpretentious, authentic, delicious! Arrive early evening for the full menu selection- they serve until all the food's gone!
Cafe on the end of the jetty in Elizabeth Bay. Great for brunch, lunch, or coffee. Unique spot amongst the boats with the Harbour lapping at your feet
25 recommandé par les habitants
Bird & Bear Boathouse
Cafe on the end of the jetty in Elizabeth Bay. Great for brunch, lunch, or coffee. Unique spot amongst the boats with the Harbour lapping at your feet
Upmarket Chinese frequented by client entertaining city types. Million dollar views of the yachts with the botanical gardens and city behind
81 recommandé par les habitants
China Doll
6 Cowper Wharf RoadwayUpmarket Chinese frequented by client entertaining city types. Million dollar views of the yachts with the botanical gardens and city behind
Upmarket, good food, great views. Perfect for celebrating an intimate special occasion in adult surrounds
16 recommandé par les habitants
Manta Restaurant
6 Cowper Wharf RoadwayUpmarket, good food, great views. Perfect for celebrating an intimate special occasion in adult surrounds
Beach house style casual fish restaurant with regularly changing local specials
62 recommandé par les habitants
The Fish Shop
22 Challis AveBeach house style casual fish restaurant with regularly changing local specials
Widely considered to be the best gelato in Sydney
262 recommandé par les habitants
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria StWidely considered to be the best gelato in Sydney
Vietnamese street dining from a hatch - genuine, delicious, good value, easy.
27 recommandé par les habitants
Mam Mam
150 Bourke StVietnamese street dining from a hatch - genuine, delicious, good value, easy.
An authentic Italian stallwart frequented by celebrities, politicians, executives, artists, poets, tourists, students, local residents and anybody who enjoys good food, wine and lively conversation!
11 recommandé par les habitants
Caffe Roma
9 Kellett StAn authentic Italian stallwart frequented by celebrities, politicians, executives, artists, poets, tourists, students, local residents and anybody who enjoys good food, wine and lively conversation!
Consistently good (though pricey) fare in an unbeatable location.
51 recommandé par les habitants
OTTO Ristorante
6 Cowper Wharf RoadwayConsistently good (though pricey) fare in an unbeatable location.
If pies, gravy, and mushy peas are your thing, it doesn't get more authentic than Harry's, an institution serving sailors and celebrities alike for over 70 years from this street stall kitchen hatch
80 recommandé par les habitants
Harry's Cafe de Wheels
Cowper Wharf RoadwayIf pies, gravy, and mushy peas are your thing, it doesn't get more authentic than Harry's, an institution serving sailors and celebrities alike for over 70 years from this street stall kitchen hatch
Get your hot croissants and freshly baked sausage rolls (and everything in between) from here
76 recommandé par les habitants
Bourke Street Bakery Potts Point
Crick AvenueGet your hot croissants and freshly baked sausage rolls (and everything in between) from here
Great sit-down pizza and bar with a buzzy in-crowd atmosphere
15 recommandé par les habitants
Hugos Lounge
33 Bayswater RdGreat sit-down pizza and bar with a buzzy in-crowd atmosphere
Rocketboy Pizza Potts Point
165 Victoria StBest local take-away pizza to enjoy at home
Everything Else
Our nearest train station taking you into the city, towards Bondi, or anywhere else!
445 recommandé par les habitants
Kings Cross
Darlinghurst RoadOur nearest train station taking you into the city, towards Bondi, or anywhere else!
If you'd like to "off-set" the indulgence of your time in Sydney by giving a little back, this place does a great job serving those less fortunate in our area and always welcome donations
The Wayside Chapel
29 Hughes StIf you'd like to "off-set" the indulgence of your time in Sydney by giving a little back, this place does a great job serving those less fortunate in our area and always welcome donations
Our local well equipped gym with free and machine weights, classes, and welcoming of casual guests
6 recommandé par les habitants
P.E. Dept.
15 Orwell StOur local well equipped gym with free and machine weights, classes, and welcoming of casual guests
Treat yourself at Alkaline, our closest quality spa. There are, however, other cheaper options close by (though without quite the luxury!)
Alkaline Spa & Clinic
91-93 Macleay StTreat yourself at Alkaline, our closest quality spa. There are, however, other cheaper options close by (though without quite the luxury!)
Our closest car hire company. We use Avis and have always had a good experience. Good value too.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Avis Car & Truck Rental Kings Cross
200 William StOur closest car hire company. We use Avis and have always had a good experience. Good value too.
Bondi Beach
Australia (the world's?) most famous beach
This is also next to the very good Potts Point market, which is bustling every Saturday and Sunday until about 2pm. Best early.
Kings Cross Tourist Information Service
Darlinghurst RoadThis is also next to the very good Potts Point market, which is bustling every Saturday and Sunday until about 2pm. Best early.
Great collection of flora,if that's your thing,and acres of lawn running down to Farm Cove,where Captain Cook landed,with views to the Opera House and Bridge. Blanket, wine, cheese, sun - perfect
985 recommandé par les habitants
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadGreat collection of flora,if that's your thing,and acres of lawn running down to Farm Cove,where Captain Cook landed,with views to the Opera House and Bridge. Blanket, wine, cheese, sun - perfect
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. 25 minutes away by train (2 stops to Town Hall) then a short walk.
48 recommandé par les habitants
ICC Sydney
14 Darling DrSydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. 25 minutes away by train (2 stops to Town Hall) then a short walk.
Essentials
Woolworths Potts Point
81 Macleay StOur closest large(ish) supermarket
Best supermarket for fresh food, including an excellent fresh seafood counter. Get your oysters here to enjoy on the balcony!
434 recommandé par les habitants
Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveBest supermarket for fresh food, including an excellent fresh seafood counter. Get your oysters here to enjoy on the balcony!
Our closest quality bottle shop for wine, beer etc
9 recommandé par les habitants
Potts Point Liquor & Deli
91-93 Macleay StOur closest quality bottle shop for wine, beer etc
Arts & Culture
Sydney Opera House
Speaks for itself!
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery RoadArt Gallery Of NSW
Museum of Sydney
Phillip StreetMuseum Of Sydney
State Library of New South Wales
1 Shakespeare PlState Library of New South Wales
Australian Museum
1 William StAustralian Museum
St Mary's Cathedral College
2 St Mary's RdSt Mary's Cathedral
Sightseeing
You can walk along the bridge and even climb one of the towers to a viewing platform at the top
984 recommandé par les habitants
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour BridgeYou can walk along the bridge and even climb one of the towers to a viewing platform at the top
Where Mrs Macquarie, wife of NSW's Governor from 1810, liked to sit in the shade and watch the Harbour craft from a small rise and sandstone bench. Iconic views of Opera House and Bridge.
204 recommandé par les habitants
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
1d Mrs Macquaries RdWhere Mrs Macquarie, wife of NSW's Governor from 1810, liked to sit in the shade and watch the Harbour craft from a small rise and sandstone bench. Iconic views of Opera House and Bridge.