Food Scene
This place is a local icon. Looks a bit rough around the edges but they have the most delicious gelato and are very generous with their serving sizes!
38 locals recommend
Bar Italia
169-171 Norton StThis place is a local icon. Looks a bit rough around the edges but they have the most delicious gelato and are very generous with their serving sizes!
They sell the most amazing cakes and the best Italian coffee in Leichhardt.
6 locals recommend
Locantro Fine Foods
9-11 Catherine StThey sell the most amazing cakes and the best Italian coffee in Leichhardt.
Closest cafe to the house. It opens fairly early on weekdays. I believe they have the BEST bacon and egg rolls. Try it - you will not be disappointed.
Cafe Especial
216 Catherine StreetClosest cafe to the house. It opens fairly early on weekdays. I believe they have the BEST bacon and egg rolls. Try it - you will not be disappointed.
Everything Else
The light rail is within walking distance of the house and takes you into the city (Central Station) or out to Dulwich Hill.
9 locals recommend
Lilyfield Light Rail, Catherine St station
The light rail is within walking distance of the house and takes you into the city (Central Station) or out to Dulwich Hill.
Best place to pick up an Opal card if you're heading on to the light rail or other public transport in Sydney. You buy the card, top it up with money and then tap on and tap off on public transport.
Lilyfield Newsagency
368 Catherine StBest place to pick up an Opal card if you're heading on to the light rail or other public transport in Sydney. You buy the card, top it up with money and then tap on and tap off on public transport.
You need an Opal card to get around Sydney on public transport - bus, light rail, ferry and train. The newsagent is the best place to get an Opal card or a bus ticket for a one off trip.
281 Parramatta Rd
281 Parramatta RoadYou need an Opal card to get around Sydney on public transport - bus, light rail, ferry and train. The newsagent is the best place to get an Opal card or a bus ticket for a one off trip.
Catherine Street has its very own hairdresser. Pop in get your hair done and walk away feeling totally pampered. http://www.cocoonhair.com.au/salon/
Cocoon Hair Salon
266 Catherine StreetCatherine Street has its very own hairdresser. Pop in get your hair done and walk away feeling totally pampered. http://www.cocoonhair.com.au/salon/
All Souls Anglican Church
126 Norton StThe closest Anglican church is a 10 minute walk away.
The closest Catholic church is a 3 minute walk down the road at 96 Catherine Street. Sunday mass is at 9.30am.
St Fiacre's School
98 Catherine StThe closest Catholic church is a 3 minute walk down the road at 96 Catherine Street. Sunday mass is at 9.30am.
Shopping
Great place to pick up wine, beer, soft drinks. They also stock a few groceries - mostly canned food, ice cream, chocolate.
43 locals recommend
Camperdown Cellars
140-144 Parramatta RdGreat place to pick up wine, beer, soft drinks. They also stock a few groceries - mostly canned food, ice cream, chocolate.
This is a lovely bookshop, cafe and gift shop all rolled into one. At the front of the store they have a curated selection of books that are worth looking at.
12 locals recommend
Berkelouw Leichhardt
70 Norton StThis is a lovely bookshop, cafe and gift shop all rolled into one. At the front of the store they have a curated selection of books that are worth looking at.
This is a small local shopping centre. You'll find a range of stores including a supermarket, bottle shop, flowers and a gift shop to name a few.
7 locals recommend
Leichhardt
55 Norton StreetThis is a small local shopping centre. You'll find a range of stores including a supermarket, bottle shop, flowers and a gift shop to name a few.
Essentials
IGA Lilyfield
402 Catherine StSupermarket where you'll be able to buy any manner of food items.
If you love books, check out the Leichhardt Library in the Italian Forum on Norton Street. You can get access to computers and also free wifi.
Leichhardt Library
23 Norton StIf you love books, check out the Leichhardt Library in the Italian Forum on Norton Street. You can get access to computers and also free wifi.
Coles is my favourite grocery store in Leichhardt. They have everything!
47 locals recommend
Coles Leichhardt
51 - 57 Norton StColes is my favourite grocery store in Leichhardt. They have everything!
An awesome range of the most beautiful fruit and vegetables. Plus great Italian deli and cheese. A must visit on any trip to Leichhardt. It's in the basement of Norton Street Plaza.
6 locals recommend
Norton St Grocer
51-57 Norton StAn awesome range of the most beautiful fruit and vegetables. Plus great Italian deli and cheese. A must visit on any trip to Leichhardt. It's in the basement of Norton Street Plaza.
Arts & Culture
We're really lucky in Leichhardt to have a local cinema that shows a great selection of movies. Mostly independent movies but the bigger blockbuster movies also make it there.
99 locals recommend
Palace Norton Street
99 Norton StWe're really lucky in Leichhardt to have a local cinema that shows a great selection of movies. Mostly independent movies but the bigger blockbuster movies also make it there.
Lawn bowls, anyone? I recommend you try the social bowls at 1pm on Sundays for a fun, relaxing afternoon outdoors. Bookings essential: http://www.leichhardtbowlingclub.com.au/bowls/twilight-bowls/
Leichhardt Bowling & Recreation Club
88-92 Piper StLawn bowls, anyone? I recommend you try the social bowls at 1pm on Sundays for a fun, relaxing afternoon outdoors. Bookings essential: http://www.leichhardtbowlingclub.com.au/bowls/twilight-bowls/
Sightseeing
The Leichhardt town hall building is a lovely building. It's generally lit up at night and makes a great photo.
Leichhardt Town Hall
Norton StreetThe Leichhardt town hall building is a lovely building. It's generally lit up at night and makes a great photo.