Jo’s guidebook
Eat/ Drink
The eponymous Bill's, right at the end of the street!
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Bills
433 Liverpool StThe eponymous Bill's, right at the end of the street!
Our favourite 'local' for bread, coffee, treats and breakfasts.
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Organic Bread Bar Darlinghurst
354 Liverpool StOur favourite 'local' for bread, coffee, treats and breakfasts.
Sea Cow
251 Boundary StSmall local, well loved fish spot.
Hidden partially under the concourse in front of the Sydney Opera House, with great views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. A good option for a drink with a view amongst the buzz of Circular Quay and the Opera House.
403 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetHidden partially under the concourse in front of the Sydney Opera House, with great views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. A good option for a drink with a view amongst the buzz of Circular Quay and the Opera House.
One of our local favourites.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Phamish Vietnamese Restaurant
248 Palmer StOne of our local favourites.
Our 'local' (literally 1 minute away!) for coffee, pastries, take home meals and stylish homewares/ gifts
Darlo General.
Womerah AvenueOur 'local' (literally 1 minute away!) for coffee, pastries, take home meals and stylish homewares/ gifts
Veeeery popular sandwich spot. Try to go outside the lunchtime rush!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
South Dowling Sandwiches
377 S Dowling StVeeeery popular sandwich spot. Try to go outside the lunchtime rush!
Italian pastries and coffee for mornings and weekends, Italian restaurant at night.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marta Osteria Sydney
30 McLachlan AveItalian pastries and coffee for mornings and weekends, Italian restaurant at night.
Modern Italian inspired eatery new to the local area. Breakfast, Bruch, Lunch and Dinner.
Fortuna Drink And Eat
247 Victoria StreetModern Italian inspired eatery new to the local area. Breakfast, Bruch, Lunch and Dinner.
A great local place for breakfast, brunch, lunch place. Can book tables online but also walk ins available. Can be busy on weekends.
Our favourites include the Shakshuka or bacon and egg sandwich on Israeli roll.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shuk Elizabeth Bay
61-69 Roslyn GardensA great local place for breakfast, brunch, lunch place. Can book tables online but also walk ins available. Can be busy on weekends.
Our favourites include the Shakshuka or bacon and egg sandwich on Israeli roll.
French creperie and patisserie with a buzzy vibe on the weekends. Potts Point. Huge spread of treats.
Bypass Kings Cross like the locals, and walk direct from Darlinghurst to Potts Point via (a road called) Roslyn Gardens.
Café de la Fontaine
1A Darlinghurst RoadFrench creperie and patisserie with a buzzy vibe on the weekends. Potts Point. Huge spread of treats.
Bypass Kings Cross like the locals, and walk direct from Darlinghurst to Potts Point via (a road called) Roslyn Gardens.
Well known and loved, and very respected modern Vietnamese restaurant. A Sydney favourite. Reservations a must.
$$$
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Red Lantern Restaurant & Private Dining Room
60 Riley StreetWell known and loved, and very respected modern Vietnamese restaurant. A Sydney favourite. Reservations a must.
$$$
Freshly refurbished into a stylish bar, restaurant and hang out space. A drink on the rooftop is a must do, possibly after a visit to the new Sydney Modern extension to the Art Gallery of NSW.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel
2 Bourke StFreshly refurbished into a stylish bar, restaurant and hang out space. A drink on the rooftop is a must do, possibly after a visit to the new Sydney Modern extension to the Art Gallery of NSW.
The Rook
56-58 York StCity rooftop bar spot!
InterContinental Sydney, an IHG Hotel
Aster Bar - city rooftop bar!
Sightseeing
Our 'backyard' - perfect spot for all ages to get outdoors for a walk, run, scoot, game of soccer, coffee or a visit to the playground. Walk around to Yarranabee Point for a decent, easy (albeit further away from the action) option for New Year's Eve fireworks spot which doesn't require 8hrs camping out for a spot. Great option with kids.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rushcutters Bay
Our 'backyard' - perfect spot for all ages to get outdoors for a walk, run, scoot, game of soccer, coffee or a visit to the playground. Walk around to Yarranabee Point for a decent, easy (albeit further away from the action) option for New Year's Eve fireworks spot which doesn't require 8hrs camping out for a spot. Great option with kids.
An iconic local outdoor pool where Sydneysiders go to cool off, catch some sunshine and show off. Great views across to the historic Wooloomooloo Bay Wharf building. A great place to cool off after a walk around the Botanic Garden across to the Sydney Opera House. Includes a smaller, heated, shallow pool under shade cover for the kids. A favourite for city families.
168 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
1c Mrs Macquaries RdAn iconic local outdoor pool where Sydneysiders go to cool off, catch some sunshine and show off. Great views across to the historic Wooloomooloo Bay Wharf building. A great place to cool off after a walk around the Botanic Garden across to the Sydney Opera House. Includes a smaller, heated, shallow pool under shade cover for the kids. A favourite for city families.
Walk the walk or jog along this coastal pathway, winding past Sydney's favourite 'city' beaches. A stunning way to experience the coastline on a sunny blue sky day. Start at Bronte and finish with a swim at the iconic Iceberg's pool at Bondi.
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Caminata costera de Bondi a Bronte
1 Notts AveWalk the walk or jog along this coastal pathway, winding past Sydney's favourite 'city' beaches. A stunning way to experience the coastline on a sunny blue sky day. Start at Bronte and finish with a swim at the iconic Iceberg's pool at Bondi.
A local secret for the views- a sneaky way to get up higher for great views back towards the Sydney Opera House without the expense of doing the Bridge Climb (although the Bridge Climb is a must do if you can).
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mirador Pylon
Sydney Harbour BridgeA local secret for the views- a sneaky way to get up higher for great views back towards the Sydney Opera House without the expense of doing the Bridge Climb (although the Bridge Climb is a must do if you can).
Entertainment
Things to do!
Sydney's Moonlight Cinema runs through the Summer season. This is the local's favourite outdoor cinema - the hire a "beanbed" and spread yourself out version of outdoor cinema. Check out the programme at moonlight.com.au and book online. Go for the Goldgrass Package for rebooked beanbags in the best viewing areas, or get there early to snag a good spot!
(If you're more a 'sit on a chair' outdoor cinema type, check out westpacopenair.com.au, located at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge as a backdrop).
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Moonlight Cinema Sydney
Broome AvenueSydney's Moonlight Cinema runs through the Summer season. This is the local's favourite outdoor cinema - the hire a "beanbed" and spread yourself out version of outdoor cinema. Check out the programme at moonlight.com.au and book online. Go for the Goldgrass Package for rebooked beanbags in the best viewing areas, or get there early to snag a good spot!
(If you're more a 'sit on a chair' outdoor cinema type, check out westpacopenair.com.au, located at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, with the Sydney Harbour Bridge as a backdrop).
Outdoor cinema for those who are more 'sit on a chair', rather than lounge on the grass. outdoor cinema types. Located at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, with the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as a backdrop. Go to westpacopenair.com.au to check the programme and book tickets.
For a Sydney Summer experience, have an afternoon swim at the iconic outdoor Andrew Boy Charlton Pool. Make the (barely) 5min walk to the WestpacOpen Air Cinema for an evening movie (**pre-book tickets days/ weeks in advance, these sell out fast**).
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St.George OpenAir Cinema
Outdoor cinema for those who are more 'sit on a chair', rather than lounge on the grass. outdoor cinema types. Located at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, with the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge as a backdrop. Go to westpacopenair.com.au to check the programme and book tickets.
For a Sydney Summer experience, have an afternoon swim at the iconic outdoor Andrew Boy Charlton Pool. Make the (barely) 5min walk to the WestpacOpen Air Cinema for an evening movie (**pre-book tickets days/ weeks in advance, these sell out fast**).
Local Guide
ONLINE GUIDE - SYDNEY VISITORS START HERE
ConcretePlayground.com/Sydney
Check out ConcretePlayground.com/sydney for up to date details on all of the best local restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and events. The Sydney restaurant scene in particular can turn over pretty fast. Research here for your personal must-do and see places and events.
Concrete Playground
120 Bourke StONLINE GUIDE - SYDNEY VISITORS START HERE
ConcretePlayground.com/Sydney
Check out ConcretePlayground.com/sydney for up to date details on all of the best local restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and events. The Sydney restaurant scene in particular can turn over pretty fast. Research here for your personal must-do and see places and events.
ONLINE GUIDE - SYDNEY VISITORS START HERE
TheUrbanList.com/Sydney
Check out TheUrbanList.com/sydney for up to date details on all of the best local restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and events. The Sydney restaurant scene in particular can turn over pretty fast. Research here for your personal must-do and see places and events.
8 Hill St
8 Hill StreetONLINE GUIDE - SYDNEY VISITORS START HERE
TheUrbanList.com/Sydney
Check out TheUrbanList.com/sydney for up to date details on all of the best local restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and events. The Sydney restaurant scene in particular can turn over pretty fast. Research here for your personal must-do and see places and events.