Sydney and Bondi Icebergs

Rachel's Wander Down Under

A guide to eating, drinking and exploring around Sydney. Pick Food, Drink or Activities, then narrow it down by category. Tap a tag such as Sunset or Live music to see only those places, then open a zone to see its suburbs. Jason's and Tiffy's favourites are marked, and a Top pick is a place we both love.

414 places in this list

Start here: top picks

Eastern Suburbs

167 places

Bondi

63 places

  • Blackwood

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchJason's favouriteCasual
    Shop 3, 87-89 Glenayr Ave, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
    Sydney brunch

  • Fruitologist

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchJason's favouriteCasual
    151 Bondi Rd, Bondi NSW 2026
    Best fruit and acai bowls

  • Harry's Bondi

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchJason's favouriteCasual
    2/136 Wairoa Ave, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
    Specialty coffee and brunch

  • Porch and Parlour

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchCasual
    17-18/110 Ramsgate Ave, North Bondi NSW 2026
    Cafe with health-focused brunch and Will & Co coffee by day, and a wine bar with share plates at night.

  • Shuk

    FoodMiddle EasternBrekkie/BrunchIsraeliTop pickCasual
    2 Mitchell St, North Bondi NSW 2026
    Israeli-Mediterranean: shakshuka and house-baked breads

Bondi Junction

13 places

  • Osteria Riva

    FoodEuropeanItalianJason's favouriteCasual
    1/96 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
    Emilia-Romagna-style house-made pasta

  • Rosso Pomodoro

    FoodEuropeanItalianCasual
    94 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
    Pizza

  • Ta Ta Ta Pizza

    FoodEuropeanItalianCasual
    10 Gray St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
    Pizza

  • Angie's Little Italy

    FoodEuropeanItalianCasual
    46 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
    Pizza

  • Munchies Sushi

    FoodAsianJapaneseTiffy's favouriteCasual
    50 Waverley St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
    Sushi

Bronte

3 places

  • Three Blue Ducks

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchCasual
    141/143 Macpherson St, Bronte NSW 2024
    Farm-to-table brunch

  • Bronte Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsMedium beachesTop pick
    Surf beach with a rock pool and park

  • Bronte Gully

    ActivitiesWalks and natureParks and gardens
    Bushland gully running down to Bronte Park and the beach

Coogee

5 places

  • Coogee Pavilion

    DrinkBarsRooftop barJason's favouriteSunset
    169 Dolphin St, Coogee NSW 2034
    Rooftop bar and restaurant by the beach

  • Ms Dumpling

    FoodAsianChineseCasual
    143-145 Dolphin St, Coogee NSW 2034
    Dumplings

  • Coogee Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsLarge beachesTop pick
    Surf beach with ocean pools

  • Gordons Bay

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsMedium beaches
    Small, calm bay reached by the coastal walk. Snorkel trail in the water.

  • Giles Baths

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsBaths and pools
    105-109R Beach St, Coogee NSW 2034
    Natural rock pool (the "Bogey hole") at the foot of the northern headland of Coogee Beach. Reached from the coastal walk in Dunningham Reserve near the Bali Memorial. Can be rough in strong surf. No facilities.

Maroubra

3 places

  • Maroubra Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsLarge beaches
    Surf beach

  • Betos Mexican Table

    FoodMexicanCasual
    186 Marine Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035
    Mexican spot built around slow-cooked birria, served as tacos, quesabirrias and bowls.

  • Bar Milano

    FoodEuropeanItalianCasual
    198-202 Marine Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035
    Beachside Italian restaurant and aperitivo bar. Spritz on the sun deck.

Vaucluse

9 places

  • Washoku

    FoodAsianJapaneseCasual
    Sushi

  • Kutti Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsSmall beachesJason's favourite
    Small harbour beach

  • Christison Park

    ActivitiesSights and cultureLandmarks and lookouts
    1 Old South Head Rd, Vaucluse NSW 2030
    Clifftop park with ocean and harbour views. Includes Macquarie Lighthouse, site of Australia's first lighthouse (1818). Grounds are free, the tower is by guided tour only.

  • Nielsen Park and Shark Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsMedium beachesJason's favourite
    Park with a netted swimming beach and a kiosk

  • Milk Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsSmall beachesTiffy's favourite
    Below Strickland House, Vaucluse NSW 2030
    Small, secluded beach in Sydney Harbour National Park. Views to the city.

Rose Bay

11 places

  • Perfection Chocolates

    FoodSweet treatsDessertGroceryJason's favouriteCasual
    700 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029
    Chocolates

  • Frango's (Rose Bay)

    FoodComfort foodEuropeanBBQ chickenPortugueseCasual
    702 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029
    Portuguese charcoal chicken

  • Jezve

    FoodMiddle EasternBrekkie/BrunchTurkishCasual
    Rose Bay Ferry Wharf, Lyne Park, 596 New South Head Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029
    Turkish coffee and Turkish-style cafe food, by the ferry wharf

  • African Vibe

    FoodSouth AfricanGroceryJason's favourite
    South African food shop

  • Bianca's

    FoodComfort foodDeliGroceryJason's favouriteCasual
    532 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029
    Jewish deli

Double Bay

12 places

  • Indigo

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchCasual
    6/15 Cross St, Double Bay NSW 2028
    Brunch, lunch and cocktails

  • Matteo

    FoodEuropeanItalianTop pickSmart casual
    29 Bay St, Double Bay NSW 2028
    Wood-fired pizza and spritzes

  • 21 Espresso

    FoodEuropeanHungarianCasual
    21 Knox St, Double Bay NSW 2028
    Family-run since 1958. Schnitzel, goulash and strudel.

  • White Rabbit

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchTiffy's favouriteCasual
    451-455 New South Head Rd, Double Bay NSW 2028
    All-day breakfast cafe (Kiaora Place). A second branch is on Cross St.

  • Bills (Double Bay)

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchCasual
    16 Cross St, Double Bay NSW 2028
    Ricotta hotcakes

Moore Park

3 places

  • Black Star Pastry

    FoodSweet treatsBakery
    Entertainment Quarter, 210 Bent St, Moore Park NSW 2021
    Famous strawberry watermelon cake.

  • Sydney Urban Winery

    DrinkBarsBar
    Entertainment Quarter, 116 Lang Rd, Moore Park NSW 2021
    Winery with cellar-door tastings and blending experiences.

  • Centennial Park

    ActivitiesWalks and natureParks and gardensJason's favourite
    Bike hire, horse riding, a labyrinth walk, the Spruce Goose cafe and black swans

Randwick

5 places

  • Vitaly

    FoodEuropeanItalianJason's favouriteCasual
    137 Avoca St, Randwick NSW 2031
    Italian restaurant with woodfired pizza, pasta and risotto.

  • El Jannah

    FoodComfort foodMiddle EasternBBQ chickenLebaneseTop pickCasual
    141 Belmore Rd, Randwick NSW 2031
    Lebanese charcoal chicken

  • Wingboy

    FoodComfort foodAmericanCasual
    51 Perouse Rd, Randwick NSW 2031
    Chicken wings

  • Thai Thae

    FoodAsianThaiCasual
    120 Belmore Rd, Randwick NSW 2031
    Casual Thai restaurant with curries, noodles, fried rice and barbecue meats.

  • Ritz Cinema

    ActivitiesShows and entertainmentShows
    43-47 St Pauls St, Randwick NSW 2031
    Art Deco cinema, open since 1937

Kingsford

11 places

  • Ayam Goreng 99

    FoodAsianIndonesianCasual
    464 Anzac Pde, Kingsford NSW 2032
    Fried or charcoal chicken, satay and nasi goreng with plenty of sambal. Often a queue.

  • Albee's Kitchen

    FoodAsianMalaysianCasual
    470 Anzac Pde, Kingsford NSW 2032
    Hawker-style laksa, Malay fried chicken, Marmite chicken

  • Manpuku

    FoodAsianJapaneseCasual
    482 Anzac Pde, Kingsford NSW 2032
    Known for the charred-garlic black ramen. Expect a queue.

  • Nanya Singapore

    FoodAsianMalaysianCasual
    466 Anzac Pde, Kingsford NSW 2032
    Malaysian and Singaporean. Hainanese chicken rice and laksa.

  • Like Noodle

    FoodAsianChineseCasual
    363 Anzac Pde, Kingsford NSW 2032
    Shanghainese. Braised lion's head meatballs with hand-cut noodles.

Kensington

6 places

  • Chairman Mao

    FoodAsianChineseCasual
    189 Anzac Pde, Kensington NSW 2033
    Hunan cooking, hot and spicy

  • Turpan

    FoodAsianChineseCasual
    6/240 Anzac Pde, Kensington NSW 2033
    Halal northwestern Chinese. Lamb dishes, skewers and crepes.

  • Hoh Won

    FoodAsianChineseCasual
    134 Anzac Pde, Kensington NSW 2033
    Old-school Chinese

  • Pondok Buyung

    FoodAsianIndonesianCasual
    140 Anzac Pde, Kensington NSW 2033
    Padang-style. Pick your dishes at the counter.

  • Khao Thai

    FoodAsianThaiCasual
    Shop 1/240 Anzac Pde, Kensington NSW 2033
    Casual Thai classics

  • Laksa Delight

    FoodAsianMalaysianCasual
    Mathews Food Court (E24a), UNSW, Kensington NSW 2033
    On the UNSW campus. Barbecue pork laksa.

Point Piper

1 place

  • Lady Martins Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsSmall beaches
    Felix Bay, off Wolseley Rd, Point Piper NSW 2027
    Small harbour beach

Watsons Bay

12 places

  • Gap to Christison Walk

    ActivitiesWalks and natureCoastal and harbour walks
    Coastal walk

  • South Head Heritage Trail

    ActivitiesWalks and natureCoastal and harbour walks
    About 1km loop through Sydney Harbour National Park, past Lady Bay Beach to Hornby Lighthouse

  • Federation Cliff Walk

    ActivitiesWalks and natureCoastal and harbour walks
    Clifftop walk from Watsons Bay towards Dover Heights with ocean views

  • Watsons Bay Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsSmall beaches
    Calm, shallow village beach in front of Robertson Park

  • Camp Cove

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsMedium beachesTop pickSunset
    Small, sheltered harbour beach. Good snorkelling around the rocks.

Malabar

1 place

  • Malabar Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsSmall beaches
    1-3R Fishermans Rd, Malabar NSW 2036
    Calm, family-friendly bay that most visitors miss. Wheelchair matting runs down the sand. Cromwell Park behind has a playground, toilets and showers, and there is a rock pool on the southern foreshore. Check with Randwick Council for current lifeguard patrol times.

Little Bay

1 place

  • Little Bay Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsSmall beachesJason's favourite
    4R Coast Hospital Rd, Little Bay NSW 2036
    Golden sand, sheltered from big swells and good for swimming and snorkelling. Reached by a steep timber staircase, with toilets and change rooms halfway down. Cafe in the Prince Henry Centre at the top. Check with Randwick Council for current lifeguard patrol times.

Woollahra

2 places

  • Chargrill Charlies

    FoodComfort foodBBQ chickenSouth AfricanCasual
    134 Queen St, Woollahra NSW 2025
    Charcoal chicken and salads

  • Woollahra Hotel

    FoodDrinkPubCasualSunset
    116 Queen St, Woollahra NSW 2025
    Historic 1930s art deco pub. Corner front bar, rooftop terrace with a vertical garden, and pub dining with modern Asian dishes.

Waverley

1 place

  • Charing Cross Hotel

    FoodDrinkPubCasual
    81 Carrington Rd, Waverley NSW 2024
    Refurbished old pub with a relaxed coastal look. Dining room led by chef Matt Kemp.

Clovelly

3 places

  • Clovelly Hotel

    FoodDrinkPubJason's favouriteCasual
    381 Clovelly Rd, Clovelly NSW 2031
    Art Deco pub with a sea-view beer garden

  • Out of the Blue

    FoodSeafoodJason's favouriteCasual
    272 Clovelly Rd, Clovelly NSW 2031
    Fish and chips and burgers. Known for the queue out the door.

  • Clovelly Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsMedium beaches
    Enclosed harbour-style beach

Tamarama

2 places

  • Mackenzies Bay

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsSmall beaches
    Mackenzies Point, below Marks Park, Tamarama NSW 2026
    Tiny cove between Bondi and Tamarama, a short detour off the coastal walk. Mostly a rock platform with tidal pools, with sand only in some years. Unpatrolled and not recommended for swimming. Steep steps and slippery rock, so wear sturdy shoes.

  • Tamarama Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsSmall beaches
    Small surf beach between Bondi and Bronte

Inner East

90 places

Paddington

9 places

  • The Paddington

    FoodDrinkPubCasual
    384 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021
    Pub known for rotisserie chicken

  • The Verona

    ActivitiesShows and entertainmentShows
    Independent cinema where you can drink wine during the film

  • The Unicorn Hotel

    FoodDrinkPubCasual
    106 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021
    Independent pub, no pokies. Tuesday trivia.

  • Charlie Parkers

    DrinkBarsCocktail bar
    380 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021
    Underground bar using Australian ingredients

  • Paddington Reservoir Gardens

    ActivitiesWalks and natureParks and gardens
    251-255 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021
    Former water reservoir, now a shady garden of ruined arches

Surry Hills

35 places

  • Lil' Miss Piggy

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchJason's favouriteCasual
    2/265 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
    Casual smokehouse and barbecue joint.

  • Pellegrino 2000

    FoodEuropeanItalianSmart casual
    80 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
    Taylor Swift was here

  • L'Amuse Bouche

    FoodEuropeanFrenchSmart casual
    2/411 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
    Informal, licensed French restaurant in Surry Hills.

  • South Dowling Sandwiches

    FoodComfort foodSandwichesFast food
    377 South Dowling St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
    Big sandwiches with bread baked in-house. Known for the chilli chicken and the Vegi.

  • Don't Tell Aunty

    FoodAsianIndianJason's favouriteSmart casual
    414 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
    Non-traditional modern Indian. Reimagined curries and tandoor meats.

Darlinghurst

35 places

  • Una's

    FoodEuropeanAustrianJason's favouriteCasual
    340 Victoria St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
    Schnitzel and Austrian dishes

  • Paski Vineria Popolare

    FoodEuropeanItalianCasual
    239 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
    Enoteca-style. Casual ground floor with a bottle shop, curated upstairs with fresh pasta.

  • Bill & Toni

    FoodEuropeanItalianCasual
    74 Stanley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
    Long-running Italian since 1965. Classic pasta, pizza and a cafe.

  • Harrys by Giuls

    FoodEuropeanItalianCasual
    78 Stanley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
    Inspired by Milan

  • Bar Reggio

    FoodEuropeanItalianCasual
    135 Crown St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
    Old-school Italian

Potts Point

9 places

  • Algorithm

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchTop pickCasual
    36 Darlinghurst Rd, Potts Point NSW 2011
    Mont Blanc and matcha-espresso coffee creations

  • The Apollo

    FoodEuropeanGreekSmart casual
    44 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011
    Modern Greek

  • The Roosevelt

    DrinkBarsBarJason's favourite
    32 Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011
    Retro 1950s New York bar and diner. Food late into the night.

  • Dear Sainte Éloise

    DrinkBarsBarJason's favourite
    5/29 Orwell St (Llankelly Place laneway), Potts Point NSW 2011
    Cosy wine bar. Over 350 bottles.

  • Bistro Rex

    FoodEuropeanFrenchSmart casual
    1, 50/58 Macleay St, Potts Point NSW 2011
    French bistro

Woolloomooloo

1 place

  • China Doll

    FoodAsianChineseSmart casual
    4/6 Cowper Wharf, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
    Pan-Asian share plates on a finger wharf, with water views.

Rushcutters Bay

1 place

  • Rushcutters Bay Park

    ActivitiesWalks and natureParks and gardensTiffy's favourite
    Harbour park

CBD and Harbour

94 places

CBD

52 places

  • Lune

    FoodSweet treatsBrekkie/BrunchBakeryDessertTiffy's favouriteCasual
    1 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000
    Croissants

  • Basket Brothers

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchCasual
    75 Wentworth Ave, Sydney NSW 2000
    Comfort food, brunch and lunch

  • The Duke of Clarence

    FoodDrinkPubCasual
    152/156 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000
    Hidden laneway pub styled as an 18th-century London tavern. Cocktails, cask ales and British-inspired share plates.

  • El Jannah

    FoodComfort foodMiddle EasternBBQ chickenLebaneseTop pickCasual
    151 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000
    Lebanese charcoal chicken, several locations.

  • Bar Luca's

    FoodComfort foodBurgersAmericanTiffy's favouriteCasual
    52 Phillip St, Sydney NSW 2000
    Order the Blame Canada

Barangaroo

5 places

  • Untied

    DrinkBarsRooftop barSunset
    Rooftop Level 4, Exchange Place, 400 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000
    Tropical-cocktail rooftop bar

  • Barangaroo Reserve

    ActivitiesWalks and natureParks and gardensSunset
    Man-made headland park. Swimming at Marrinawi Cove and Aboriginal cultural tours.

  • Riverino Gelato

    FoodSweet treatsDessertTop pickCasual
    Shop 4, 33 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000
    Ice cream

  • Crown Sydney

    ActivitiesShows and entertainmentTheme park and casinos
    1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000
    Casino and hotel resort on the Barangaroo waterfront

  • Waterfront art at Barangaroo South

    ActivitiesSights and cultureStreet art
    Barangaroo South, Sydney NSW 2000
    Street art. Larger commissions along the waterfront, which continue to King Street Wharf.

Haymarket

11 places

  • Ho Jiak

    FoodAsianChineseCasual
    Chinatown, 92 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000
    Malaysian home-style and street food from chef Junda Khoo. Char kway teow, Hainan chicken rice and laksa.

  • 789

    FoodAsianKoreanJason's favouriteCasual
    4/35 Tumbalong Bvd, Haymarket NSW 2000
    Korean barbecue with built-in table grills. Marinated short ribs and pork belly.

  • 678 Korean BBQ

    FoodAsianKoreanCasual
    Level 1, 396 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000
    Korean BBQ

  • Yan Sang Park

    FoodAsianKoreanCasual
    1 Dixon St, Haymarket NSW 2000
    Korean BBQ

  • Thai Town

    FoodAsianThaiJason's favouriteCasual
    Thai restaurants

The Rocks

8 places

  • Mercantile Hotel

    FoodDrinkPubCasual
    25 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
    Irish pub

  • Fortune of War

    FoodDrinkPubCasualLive music
    137 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
    Sydney's oldest pub, built in 1828. Live bands.

  • Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb

    ActivitiesSights and cultureLandmarks and lookoutsSunset
    3 Cumberland St, The Rocks NSW 2000
    Guided climb over the bridge

  • Observatory Hill

    ActivitiesSights and cultureLandmarks and lookoutsSunset
    Watson Rd, Millers Point NSW 2000
    Lookout with harbour views

  • Cadman's Cottage

    ActivitiesSights and cultureHeritage
    110 George St, The Rocks NSW 2000
    Heritage cottage that once served as a water police station

Millers Point

1 place

  • Millers Point Walk

    ActivitiesWalks and natureCoastal and harbour walksSunset
    Walk from Observatory Hill past sandstone terraces, the Garrison Church and old pubs to the Walsh Bay wharves.

Circular Quay

6 places

  • Opera House tour

    ActivitiesSights and cultureLandmarks and lookouts
    Guided tour of the Opera House

  • Sydney Opera House

    ActivitiesSights and cultureLandmarks and lookoutsTiffy's favouriteSunset
    Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
    Performing arts centre on the harbour

  • Opera Bar

    DrinkBarsBarJason's favouriteSunsetLive music
    Lower Concourse, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
    At the water's edge with views over Circular Quay and live entertainment daily. Walk-ins only.

  • Eora Journey trail

    ActivitiesSights and cultureStreet art
    Circular Quay, Sydney NSW 2000
    Street art. Linked Aboriginal artworks and acknowledgements across the city centre, from Circular Quay through The Rocks.

  • The Choir of Man

    ActivitiesShows and entertainmentShows
    Studio, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
    11 Dec 2026 to 24 Jan 2027Pub musical.

  • Hook's Neverland

    ActivitiesShows and entertainmentShows
    Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
    9 to 17 Jan 2027Circus, aerials and magic, about 1hr 20min.

Mrs Macquaries Point

2 places

  • Mrs Macquarie's Chair

    ActivitiesSights and cultureLandmarks and lookoutsTiffy's favouriteSunset
    Sandstone seat cut in 1810. One view takes in the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison.

  • Westpac OpenAir

    ActivitiesShows and entertainmentShowsTop pick
    Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney NSW 2000
    6 Jan to 19 Feb 2027 (unconfirmed)Outdoor cinema on the harbour

Pyrmont

3 places

  • Social Brew Cafe

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchCasual
    224 Harris St, Pyrmont NSW 2009
    Specialty coffee and creative dishes

  • Sydney Fish Markets

    FoodActivitiesShoppingSeafoodMarketsTop pickMarkets
    1 Bridge Rd, Glebe NSW 2037
    Big seafood market with restaurants, a deli and auction-floor tours

  • The Star Sydney

    ActivitiesShows and entertainmentTheme park and casinos
    80 Pyrmont St, Pyrmont NSW 2009
    Casino and entertainment complex at Pyrmont

Cockatoo Island

1 place

  • Cockatoo Island

    ActivitiesIslandsSunset
    Convict island turned arts venue, with camping

Alexandria

2 places

  • Meet Gerard

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchCasual
    54 Henderson Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015
    Cafe known for inventive brunch, such as a haloumi and egg roll and apple French toast, plus house-made sweets.

  • The Grounds of Alexandria

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchJason's favouriteCasual
    7a/2 Huntley St, Alexandria NSW 2015
    Garden cafe and bakery

Redfern

3 places

  • Olympus

    FoodEuropeanGreekSmart casual
    2 Baptist St, Redfern NSW 2016
    Greek taverna from chef Jonathan Barthelmess. Grilled meat and seafood in a room styled like an ancient amphitheatre.

  • R by Raita Noda

    FoodAsianJapaneseSmart casual
    RL104/399 Cleveland St, Redfern NSW 2016
    Award-winning Japanese

  • Carriageworks

    ActivitiesSights and cultureArts and culture
    245 Wilson St, Eveleigh NSW 2015
    Contemporary arts centre in the old railway workshops. Exterior walls sometimes carry festival art.

Inner West

36 places

Chippendale

2 places

  • Bibimbar

    FoodAsianKoreanCasual
    69 Abercrombie St, Chippendale NSW 2008
    Korean soul food. Soondubu jjigae, kimbap, tteokbokki, bibimbap and fried chicken.

  • Spice Alley

    FoodAsianPan-AsianMarkets
    18-20 Kensington St, Chippendale NSW 2008
    Asian street food

Newtown and Enmore

27 places

  • Deadwax

    DrinkBarsBarJason's favourite
    182 Enmore Rd, Enmore NSW 2042
    Music venue

  • Jacoby's Tiki Bar

    DrinkBarsBar
    154 Enmore Rd, Enmore NSW 2042
    Themed tiki bar

  • Baby Dragon Bar

    DrinkBarsCocktail barJason's favourite
    112 Enmore Rd, Newtown NSW 2042
    Fantasy-themed cocktail bar with dragon and mythical island decor, from the team behind Saga Bar. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm.

  • The Drunk Dumpling

    FoodAsianChineseTiffy's favouriteCasual
    Level 1/196 King St, Newtown NSW 2042
    Modern Chinese centred on dumplings, with cocktails and spirits. Peking duck pancakes, BBQ pork buns and eggplant dumplings.

  • Cow and the Moon

    FoodSweet treatsDessertJason's favouriteCasual
    181 Enmore Rd, Enmore NSW 2042
    Artisan gelato and sorbets made in-house, with 26 flavours daily. Also coffee and desserts.

Glebe

2 places

  • At Home Thai Cuisine

    FoodAsianThaiTiffy's favouriteCasual
    27 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037
    Thai classics: curries, pad see ew and laksa. Balcony and courtyard seating.

  • Glebe Markets

    FoodActivitiesShoppingMarketsTop pick
    46-56 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037
    Saturdays 10am to 4pm

Rozelle and Balmain

2 places

  • The Dry Dock

    FoodDrinkPubCasual
    22 Cameron St, Balmain NSW 2041
    Historic pub with modern dining

  • Rozelle Markets

    FoodActivitiesShoppingMarkets
    663 Darling St, Rozelle NSW 2039
    Saturdays 9am to 3pm

Marrickville

1 place

  • Chebbo's Burgers

    FoodComfort foodBurgersAmericanFast food
    308 Victoria Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204
    Smash burgers

Petersham

1 place

  • Frango's

    FoodComfort foodEuropeanBBQ chickenPortugueseJason's favouriteCasual
    98 New Canterbury Rd, Petersham NSW 2049
    Portuguese charcoal chicken

Burwood

1 place

  • Burwood Night Market

    FoodAsianChineseJason's favouriteMarkets
    127/133 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134
    Street food night market

Lower North Shore

9 places

Milsons Point

2 places

  • Milsons Point Foreshore

    ActivitiesWalks and natureCoastal and harbour walksSunset
    Easy 2.5 km, one hour loop from Milsons Point station. Harbour Bridge views, Luna Park and Wendy's Secret Garden.

  • Luna Park

    ActivitiesShows and entertainmentTheme park and casinosTop pickSunset
    1 Olympic Dr, Milsons Point NSW 2061
    Harbourside amusement park

Lavender Bay

1 place

  • Wendy's Secret Garden

    ActivitiesWalks and natureParks and gardensSunset
    Hidden harbourside garden

Waverton

1 place

  • Coal Loader Walk

    ActivitiesWalks and natureCoastal and harbour walks
    Harbour park in an old coal loader

Mosman

3 places

  • Balmoral Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsMedium beachesJason's favourite
    Harbour beach with a promenade and cafes

  • Chowder Bay

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsMedium beaches
    Chowder Bay Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
    Harbour snorkelling and diving, with waterfront cafes (Ripples Chowder Bay, L'Heritage, Cafe La Mer). Netted swimming beach at nearby Clifton Gardens.

  • Taronga Zoo

    ActivitiesWalks and natureWildlifeTiffy's favourite
    Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088
    Harbour views. Ferry from Circular Quay.

Greenwich

1 place

  • Greenwich Baths

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsBaths and pools
    Albert St, Greenwich NSW 2065
    Netted harbour pool in a sheltered bay with calm, clear water for all ages. Open October to April.

Chatswood

1 place

  • Chatswood Mall Markets

    FoodActivitiesShoppingMarketsTiffy's favourite
    Chatswood Mall, Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067
    Thursday to Saturday 10am to 9pm. Food and product stalls. Closed on public holidays.

Northern Beaches

6 places

Manly

4 places

  • Manly Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsLarge beachesTiffy's favourite
    Surf beach by Manly Wharf

  • Shelly Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsMedium beaches
    Calm cove for snorkelling

  • Manly to Spit Bridge Coastal Walk

    ActivitiesWalks and natureCoastal and harbour walks
    Battle Blvd, Seaforth NSW 2092 (Spit Bridge end) to Manly Wharf, East Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095
    About 10km one way, 3 to 5 hours, moderate, with steps. Most people walk from Spit Bridge to Manly and take the ferry back. Passes Clontarf Reserve, Castle Rock Beach, Dobroyd Head lookouts with Aboriginal rock engravings, Reef Beach, Forty Baskets Beach and the Fairlight Walk. Not suitable for wheelchairs or prams.

  • Manly to Circular Quay

    ActivitiesSights and cultureHarbour and ferries
    Manly ferry from Circular Quay Wharf 3. About 20 to 30 minutes each way.

Balgowlah Heights

1 place

  • Reef Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsMedium beaches
    Beatty St, Balgowlah Heights NSW 2093
    Quiet harbour beach in Sydney Harbour National Park at Dobroyd Head, on the Manly to Spit Bridge walk. 500m walking track from the end of Beatty St, where there is free street parking. No facilities.

Palm Beach

1 place

  • Palm Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsLarge beaches
    Beach at the tip of the Northern Beaches

Southern Sydney

10 places

Brighton-Le-Sands

1 place

  • Brighton-Le-Sands Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsMedium beaches
    Calm bay beach on Botany Bay

Dolls Point

1 place

  • Dolls Point Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsMedium beaches
    Calm bay beach on Botany Bay

Cronulla

2 places

  • Blackwood Pantry

    FoodBrekkie/BrunchCasual
    5/33 Surf Ln, Cronulla NSW 2230
    All-day cafe with vegetable-forward dishes, coffee and cocktails. Open daily from 7am.

  • Cronulla Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsLarge beachesJason's favourite
    Surf beach, train from the city

Bundeena

2 places

  • Jibbon Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsSmall beaches
    Jibbon Beach Loop Track, Bundeena NSW 2230
    Sheltered crescent beach at the eastern end of Bundeena. The loop track (about 5km, 2 hours) continues to Jibbon Head and its Dharawal sandstone engravings on a raised boardwalk. Unpatrolled, no facilities. Ferry from Cronulla.

  • Hordens Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsSmall beaches
    1R Brighton St, Bundeena NSW 2230
    Beach beside the Bundeena ferry wharf from Cronulla, with toilets at the ferry ramp. Dogs are allowed at set times.

Royal National Park

4 places

  • Wattamolla Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsSmall beaches
    Wattamolla Rd, Royal National Park NSW
    Calm lagoon for swimming and snorkelling, with a waterfall and shaded picnic area with barbecues. Don't jump off the waterfall. Park entry is $12 per vehicle per day. Bring your own drinking water.

  • Garie Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsMedium beaches
    Garie Rd, Royal National Park NSW
    Surf beach under dramatic cliffs, the southernmost beach in Greater Sydney. Toilets, kiosk, picnic area and a surf club that patrols on weekends. Rated highly hazardous, so swim between the flags.

  • Little Marley Beach

    ActivitiesBeaches and poolsMedium beaches
    Royal National Park Coast Track, between Wattamolla and Bundeena
    Small beach reached on foot by the Coast Track. About 7km return from Wattamolla, graded easy. A permanent rip runs out of the bay, so best for strong swimmers. Unpatrolled, no facilities, no dogs.

  • Royal National Park

    ActivitiesWalks and natureNational parks
    Coastal national park south of Sydney

Western Sydney

1 place

Doonside

1 place

  • Featherdale Wildlife Park

    ActivitiesWalks and natureWildlifeTop pick
    217 Kildare Rd, Doonside NSW 2767
    Feed kangaroos. Train to Blacktown, then bus 729. Allow most of a day.

Blue Mountains

1 place

Blue Mountains

1 place

  • Blue Mountains

    ActivitiesWalks and natureNational parks
    Mountain lookouts and bushwalks