Sightseeing
2 min walk down to the bay. It is a picturesque 6.5km loop around Drummoyne and Rodd Point
22 locals recommend
The Bay Run
2 min walk down to the bay. It is a picturesque 6.5km loop around Drummoyne and Rodd Point
Beautiful foreshore walk of Balmain peninsula. Unobstructed views of the Harbour Bridge, the city skyline and the spectacular Sydney harbour.
Get on a ferry that takes you to Circular Quay or Barangaroo (both CBD).
9 locals recommend
Balmain East
Beautiful foreshore walk of Balmain peninsula. Unobstructed views of the Harbour Bridge, the city skyline and the spectacular Sydney harbour.
Get on a ferry that takes you to Circular Quay or Barangaroo (both CBD).
The Fenwick
2-8 Weston StAnother great foreshore walk along Glebe’s waters edge. Plenty of green space for a run
17 locals recommend
Jubilee Park
5 Northcote RdAnother great foreshore walk along Glebe’s waters edge. Plenty of green space for a run
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrBarangaroo
Neighbourhoods
Suburb sandwiched between Lilyfield and Balmain. A number of great cafes, restaurants and bars.
11 locals recommend
Rozelle
Suburb sandwiched between Lilyfield and Balmain. A number of great cafes, restaurants and bars.
One of the oldest suburbs in Sydney. Great place for coffee, a nice meal or an evening drink.
66 locals recommend
Balmain
One of the oldest suburbs in Sydney. Great place for coffee, a nice meal or an evening drink.
Norton St known as ‘Little Italy’ has a plethora of restaurants and bars. It also is home to Norton St Plaza (shopping/groceries), post office and cinemas.
22 locals recommend
Leichhardt
Norton St known as ‘Little Italy’ has a plethora of restaurants and bars. It also is home to Norton St Plaza (shopping/groceries), post office and cinemas.
Food scene
Great vibe, indoor/outdoor settings. Great food and wine
53 locals recommend
The Cottage Bar & Kitchen
342 Darling StGreat vibe, indoor/outdoor settings. Great food and wine
Cat & Fiddle Hotel
456 Darling StThe restaurant ‘Rita’s has excellent food and wine
Do yourself a favour and get a meat pie or sausage roll here. Great range of sweets too!
99 locals recommend
Bourke Street Bakery
19-25 Grosvenor StDo yourself a favour and get a meat pie or sausage roll here. Great range of sweets too!
Rozelle Sushi
617 Darling StDelicious little takeaway sushi place
Lombardo Cafe Deli + Catering
657 Darling StGreat coffee and deli sandwiches
SIR REUBEN
702 Darling StreetCorner Bar Rozelle
632 Darling StFun little vibe, good food and cocktails
The London Hotel
234 Darling StGreat old school pub
Tram sheds converted into shopping and dining. A great outdoor space too.
166 locals recommend
Tramsheds
1 Dalgal WyTram sheds converted into shopping and dining. A great outdoor space too.
Aperitivo
163 Norton StGreat Italian food
The Royal Leichhardt
156 Norton StreetLovely close by pub
Creek and Cella
54 Norton StNice little wine and salumi bar
Darlings Bistro
612 Darling StNice vibe wine and food
Sydney Fish Market
Bank StreetOrange Grove Market
Perry StreetLocantro Fine Foods
9-11 Catherine StScrumptious cakes, treats, coffee and pies
Wellbeing/exercise
Egg Of The Universe
713 Darling StYoga studio and nice food
The Bay Run
Nature's Energy
312 Darling StSaltsoak Float Studio
337 Darling StKing George Park
Manning StreetGroceries/shopping
MarketPlace, Leichhardt
122-138 Flood StNorton Plaza
55 Norton StTraveler advice
Getting around
Transport
Bus City/East -The 437 bus to the city and the 440 to Bondi are the bus services can be accessed by a 2 min walk to the end of Mary St. Rozelle/Balmain - Opposite side of the the road either the 440, 445 or the 437 head to the shops, cafes, restaurants and bars of Rozelle and Balmain. Light Rail 5 min walk down Mary St to Leichhardt North station to Jubilee station for the Tram Sheds, Fish Markets, Casino, and Central station.
Don't miss
Orange Grove Markets
Markets every Saturday morning from 7am-11am. Great array of fresh food and produce, coupled with treasures and treats. 2 min walk from the Oasis.