Food scene
Spice Alley
Kensington StreetStreet Food
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.
Cosy and casual Thai eatery with exposed brick walls, mismatched wood panelling and a tuk-tuk.
56 locals recommend
Thanon Khaosan
413 Pitt StCosy and casual Thai eatery with exposed brick walls, mismatched wood panelling and a tuk-tuk.
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.
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.
Mixed Asian vegetarian meals like san chow pow, in a basic space with simple seating and comfy vibe.
54 locals recommend
Mother Chu's Vegetarian Kitchen
367 Pitt StMixed Asian vegetarian meals like san chow pow, in a basic space with simple seating and comfy vibe.
Renowned handmade dumplings, plus noodle dishes and soups, doled out in a modern Taiwanese chain.
13 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung
28 BroadwayRenowned handmade dumplings, plus noodle dishes and soups, doled out in a modern Taiwanese chain.
Classic curries and stir-fries, plus express lunches, served in a modern, polished-wood dining room.
179 locals recommend
Capitol Theatre
13 Campbell StClassic curries and stir-fries, plus express lunches, served in a modern, polished-wood dining room.
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.
Doppio Espresso
284 Pitt StGreat for a quick morning coffee.
Bahista Cafe 231
231 Elizabeth StGood coffee round the corner.
McDonald's Plaza Metro George St
600 George StPopular American Food Chain
Chef Neil Perry offers Modern Australian cuisine in an ornate art deco room with a cocktail bar.
94 locals recommend
Rockpool Bar & Grill
66 Hunter StChef Neil Perry offers Modern Australian cuisine in an ornate art deco room with a cocktail bar.
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.
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.
Bistro food like lobster rolls and wood-fired pizzas in an 1820s building with sandstone courtyard.
92 locals recommend
The Argyle
18 Argyle StBistro food like lobster rolls and wood-fired pizzas in an 1820s building with sandstone courtyard.
Elegant Modern Australian lunches in an art museum restaurant with outdoor dining and harbour views.
55 locals recommend
GRAZE MCA
140 George StElegant Modern Australian lunches in an art museum restaurant with outdoor dining and harbour views.
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.
A trendy and laid-back cafe serving breakfast, creative fusion dishes and cocktails.
56 locals recommend
The Cuban Place
125 York StA trendy and laid-back cafe serving breakfast, creative fusion dishes and cocktails.
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.
Antipasti and Italian mains in a bold, black-and-red space with outdoor tables near the water.
58 locals recommend
Ventuno Restaurant
21 Hickson RdAntipasti and Italian mains in a bold, black-and-red space with outdoor tables near the water.
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.
GPO Grand
1 Martin PlGreat selection of restaurants under one roof.
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.
Upscale Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, served in an opulent, airy dining room.
55 locals recommend
Intermezzo Italian Restaurant
1 Martin PlUpscale Italian cuisine including handmade pasta, served in an opulent, airy dining room.
Gourmet Japanese set-menu grills with Wagyu beef and Alaskan crab, in a converted 1880s butchery.
56 locals recommend
The Rocks Teppanyaki
176 Cumberland StGourmet Japanese set-menu grills with Wagyu beef and Alaskan crab, in a converted 1880s butchery.
Sophisticated regional Italian cuisine in a rustic-chic dining room overlooking a rooftop pool.
55 locals recommend
Uccello
320 George StSophisticated regional Italian cuisine in a rustic-chic dining room overlooking a rooftop pool.
Euro-chic chain for pastas, pizzas & more, ordered cafeteria-style in modern environs with a bar.
57 locals recommend
Vapiano
York StreetEuro-chic chain for pastas, pizzas & more, ordered cafeteria-style in modern environs with a bar.
With beautiful food, educated staff and an atmosphere that puts you at ease on every level, Chippendale dining never looked so good
88 locals recommend
Ester Restaurant
46-52 Meagher StWith beautiful food, educated staff and an atmosphere that puts you at ease on every level, Chippendale dining never looked so good
Chippendale’s temple to woodfired meat is a reminder of all the reasons we go out for dinner – and it's our Best Casual Diner of 2015
39 locals recommend
LP's Quality Meats
7 Chippen StChippendale’s temple to woodfired meat is a reminder of all the reasons we go out for dinner – and it's our Best Casual Diner of 2015
Chippendale’s hottest new restaurant is everything we hoped it would be – in fact, it’s much more
21 locals recommend
Automata Restaurant
5 Kensington StChippendale’s hottest new restaurant is everything we hoped it would be – in fact, it’s much more
Brickfields
206 Cleveland StLine up for the best thing Chippendale's seen since sliced bread.
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.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Baxter Inn
156 Clarence StBest selection of whiskey. For whiskey lovers only.
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.
Eclectic cocktails and jaffles in a laid-back basement bar with exposed brick and a kitschy theme.
78 locals recommend
Grandma's Bar
275 Clarence StEclectic cocktails and jaffles in a laid-back basement bar with exposed brick and a kitschy theme.
Vibrant Caribbean-themed bar with cane light fittings and potted plants, serving 250 types of rum.
84 locals recommend
The Lobo
209 Clarence StVibrant Caribbean-themed bar with cane light fittings and potted plants, serving 250 types of rum.
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.
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.
34 locals recommend
Bulletin Place Bar
10-14 Bulletin PlSeasonal 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
1 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.
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.
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.
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.
An iconic Sydney location, situated by the glistening harbour, only a few minutes walk from the Sydney CBD and China Town is Cockle Bay Wharf.
127 locals recommend
ivy precinct
330 George StAn iconic Sydney location, situated by the glistening harbour, only a few minutes walk from the Sydney CBD and China Town is Cockle Bay Wharf.
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.
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.
Freda's
107-109 Regent StLoosen that collar at Chippendale’s neighbourhood party bar
Sport and candlelight – an odd combo that works a treat for this uni pub
55 locals recommend
The Rose Hotel
52-54 Cleveland StSport and candlelight – an odd combo that works a treat for this uni pub
A chip degustation and thou are all we need to make a good time at the Duck Inn
47 locals recommend
The Duck Inn Pub & Kitchen
74 Rose StA chip degustation and thou are all we need to make a good time at the Duck Inn
Sightseeing
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.
Sydney Tower is Sydney's tallest structure and the second tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere.
339 locals recommend
Sydney Tower Eye
108 Market StSydney Tower is Sydney's tallest structure and the second tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere.
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.
84 locals recommend
Cockle Bay Wharf
201 Sussex StDarling 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.
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.
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.
984 locals recommend
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour BridgeThe Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in Sydney, Australia, identified as one of the 20th century's most distinctive buildings.
Wild Life Sydney Zoo is a wildlife park in the heart of the city of Sydney, Australia. Officially opened in September 2006, it is located on the city side of the Darling Harbour leisure and retail precinct, next to Sydney Aquarium and Madame Tussauds Sydney
97 locals recommend
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
1-5 Wheat RdWild Life Sydney Zoo is a wildlife park in the heart of the city of Sydney, Australia. Officially opened in September 2006, it is located on the city side of the Darling Harbour leisure and retail precinct, next to Sydney Aquarium and Madame Tussauds Sydney
Elizabeth Bay House is a heritage-listed Colonial Regency style house and now a museum and grotto, located at 7 Onslow Avenue in the inner eastern Sydney suburb of Elizabeth Bay in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia
57 locals recommend
Elizabeth Bay House
7 Onslow AveElizabeth Bay House is a heritage-listed Colonial Regency style house and now a museum and grotto, located at 7 Onslow Avenue in the inner eastern Sydney suburb of Elizabeth Bay in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia
Mrs Macquarie's Chair is an exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench, on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour. It was hand carved by convicts in 1810, for Elizabeth Macquarie, the wife of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales
204 locals recommend
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
1d Mrs Macquaries RdMrs Macquarie's Chair is an exposed sandstone rock cut into the shape of a bench, on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour. It was hand carved by convicts in 1810, for Elizabeth Macquarie, the wife of Major-General Lachlan Macquarie, Governor of New South Wales
Captain Cook Statue
120 College StStatue of Captain Cook
Parks & Nature
The ANZAC Memorial, completed in 1934, is the main commemorative military monument of Sydney, Australia.
73 locals recommend
Anzac Memorial
126 Elizabeth StreetThe ANZAC Memorial, completed in 1934, is the main commemorative military monument of Sydney, Australia.
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.
Chippendale Green
O'Connor StreetPark
Hyde Park is a heritage-listed 16.2-hectare urban park located in the central business district of Sydney, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia, Hyde Park is the oldest public parkland in Australia.
374 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Elizabeth StreetHyde Park is a heritage-listed 16.2-hectare urban park located in the central business district of Sydney, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia, Hyde Park is the oldest public parkland in Australia.
Peace Park
70-80 Myrtle StPark
Large, landscaped park featuring a year-round, outdoor heated pool with a cafe, plus tennis courts.
272 locals recommend
Prince Alfred Park
Chalmers StreetLarge, landscaped park featuring a year-round, outdoor heated pool with a cafe, plus tennis courts.
Mary Ann Street Park
54-66 Mary Ann StPark
Victoria Park is a large park in Sydney, situated on the corner of Parramatta Road and City Road, Camperdown, adjacent to the grounds of University of Sydney and across Parramatta Road from Broadway Shopping Centre.
129 locals recommend
Victoria Park
Parramatta RoadVictoria Park is a large park in Sydney, situated on the corner of Parramatta Road and City Road, Camperdown, adjacent to the grounds of University of Sydney and across Parramatta Road from Broadway Shopping Centre.
Belmore Park is a public park at the southern end of the Sydney central business district in the Australian state of New South Wales. Adjacent to the Central railway station it is bounded by Hay Street, Eddy Avenue, Elizabeth Street and Pitt Street.
8 locals recommend
Belmore Park
Hay StreetBelmore Park is a public park at the southern end of the Sydney central business district in the Australian state of New South Wales. Adjacent to the Central railway station it is bounded by Hay Street, Eddy Avenue, Elizabeth Street and Pitt Street.
Getting Around
St James Station
St James train station.
Museum Station
Train Station
Town Hall Station
George StreetTrain Station
Europcar Sydney Central
820 George StCar Rental
Central Station
Eddy AvenueTrain Station
Europcar Sydney City
26-36 College StCar Rental
Paddy's Market
13 Hay StTrain Station
Martin Place Station
Train Station
Circular Quay
Alfred StreetTrain Station
Wynyard Station
Train Station
Redfern Station, Gibbons St, Stand A
Railway/Bus Station
Entertainment & Activities
Event Cinemas George Street
525 George StNearest cinema.
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.
Luna Park Sydney is a heritage-listed amusement park located at 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point, North Sydney Council, New South Wales, Australia, on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour
373 locals recommend
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrLuna Park Sydney is a heritage-listed amusement park located at 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point, North Sydney Council, New South Wales, Australia, on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour
The Manly Waterworks was a water park in Manly, New South Wales, Australia. It was operated jointly with the Mount Druitt Waterworks and Cairns Waterworks, surviving after the later two became defunct
78 locals recommend
Manly Surf School
95 N SteyneThe Manly Waterworks was a water park in Manly, New South Wales, Australia. It was operated jointly with the Mount Druitt Waterworks and Cairns Waterworks, surviving after the later two became defunct
Steel Park Waterplay Park
Illawarra RoadWater Park
Captain Cook Convenience Store
18-20 Buckland StEscape room center
Escape Hunt - Escape Room Sydney
393 George StEscape room center
Raging Waters Sydney, formerly Wet'n'Wild Sydney, is a water park in the greater western Sydney suburb of Prospect, New South Wales, Australia, that opened on 12 December 2013
72 locals recommend
Raging Waters Sydney
427 Reservoir RdRaging Waters Sydney, formerly Wet'n'Wild Sydney, is a water park in the greater western Sydney suburb of Prospect, New South Wales, Australia, that opened on 12 December 2013
HOYTS Broadway
Bay StreetMovie Theater
Essentials
7-Eleven Clarence Street
64 Clarence StConvenience store.
Woolworths Central Park
26-60 BroadwaySupermarket
Orange Supermarket
6 Discovery Point PlaceAsian Grocery Store
Coles Broadway
BroadwaySupermarket
Jasmine Asia Market
28 BroadwayAsian Grocery Store
New Yen Yen Supermarket
2 Endeavour StChinese Supermarket
Tong Li Supermarket Chinatown
79 Quay StAsian Grocery Store
IGA X-press Thaikee
2 Quay StSupermarket
Miracle Supermarket
135-139 McEvoy StChinese Supermarket