Culture Vulture
Galleries, museums etc
A great place to see specific exhibitions or the general collection, the Art Gallery of NSW is a great place to visit if you are an art lover.
891 locals recommend
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery RoadA great place to see specific exhibitions or the general collection, the Art Gallery of NSW is a great place to visit if you are an art lover.
this museum has a broad range of exhibitions, with something for everyone.
320 locals recommend
Australian Museum
1 William Stthis museum has a broad range of exhibitions, with something for everyone.
If modern art is your bag, see this museum. You can walk there in 40 minutes or if you want to do a gallery day, it’s a 20 minutes walk to the Art Gallery of NSW in the morning and a further 20 minutes’ walk to MCA in the afternoon. Afterwards you might have a drink at one of the many watering holes in The Rocks.
829 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StIf modern art is your bag, see this museum. You can walk there in 40 minutes or if you want to do a gallery day, it’s a 20 minutes walk to the Art Gallery of NSW in the morning and a further 20 minutes’ walk to MCA in the afternoon. Afterwards you might have a drink at one of the many watering holes in The Rocks.
Sightseeing
A great way of discovering how people lived in Elizabeth Bay a few generations ago...
57 locals recommend
Elizabeth Bay House
7 Onslow AveA great way of discovering how people lived in Elizabeth Bay a few generations ago...
A great way of heading down from Potts Point to Woolloomooloo which features the Navy boats, Harry's Cafe de Wheels, the eateries at Woolloomooloo Wharf and is en route to the Botanic Gardens and the Art Gallery.
McElhone Stairs
McElhone StairsA great way of heading down from Potts Point to Woolloomooloo which features the Navy boats, Harry's Cafe de Wheels, the eateries at Woolloomooloo Wharf and is en route to the Botanic Gardens and the Art Gallery.
a great spot for to check out the harbour, look back at the Navy Base, or on the other side, check out the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. From here it's a great walk through the Botanic Gardens to the Opera House, and if you are a keen walker you can continue to Circular Quay.
204 locals recommend
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
1d Mrs Macquaries Rda great spot for to check out the harbour, look back at the Navy Base, or on the other side, check out the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. From here it's a great walk through the Botanic Gardens to the Opera House, and if you are a keen walker you can continue to Circular Quay.
Parks
Rushcutters Bay Park
2A New South Head RdA beautiful little park across from Elizabeth Bay House, with a fish pond and park benches which look out over Elizabeth Bay and all its little yachts and passing craft...
49 locals recommend
Arthur McElhone Reserve
1A Billyard AveA beautiful little park across from Elizabeth Bay House, with a fish pond and park benches which look out over Elizabeth Bay and all its little yachts and passing craft...
Beare Park is on Elizabeth Bay, and the marina has a great cafe. A great spot for locals!
123 locals recommend
Beare Park
Ithaca RoadBeare Park is on Elizabeth Bay, and the marina has a great cafe. A great spot for locals!
Sydney's stunning botanic gardens are a great way to reach the Opera House and provide great views of both the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadSydney's stunning botanic gardens are a great way to reach the Opera House and provide great views of both the Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Food scene
Cho Cho San
73 Macleay StIf you enjoy French Japanese food fusion, this is your restaurant!
The Butler
123 Victoria StModern Australian, with a nice vibe...
Fantastic for breakfast and lunch, excellent consistent service, and great coffee. Outdoor and indoor dining available
21 locals recommend
Zinc Cafe
77 Macleay StFantastic for breakfast and lunch, excellent consistent service, and great coffee. Outdoor and indoor dining available
If you love pizza with a thin crust and great options, this is your go-to!
Rocketboy Pizza Potts Point
165 Victoria StIf you love pizza with a thin crust and great options, this is your go-to!
A great cafe situated with a view of the Alamein Fountain - sit and have a drink/meal and watch the world go by...
6 locals recommend
Cafe Giorgio
18 Darlinghurst RdA great cafe situated with a view of the Alamein Fountain - sit and have a drink/meal and watch the world go by...
Within a stone's throw of the Coke Sign this hotel does value for money meals and has several floors offering different vibes...
65 locals recommend
Kings Cross Hotel
244-248 William StWithin a stone's throw of the Coke Sign this hotel does value for money meals and has several floors offering different vibes...
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria StBest gelato!
Nearby LLankelly Place is alive with restaurants and cafes - worth a wander through - you are bound to find one you like!
6 locals recommend
Llankelly Place
Llankelly PlaceNearby LLankelly Place is alive with restaurants and cafes - worth a wander through - you are bound to find one you like!
Jeremy and Sons are a great cafe for no fuss food and excellent coffee - you can find them on McLeay or Bayswater Rd, both are nearby.
6 locals recommend
Jeremy & Sons
40 Bayswater RdJeremy and Sons are a great cafe for no fuss food and excellent coffee - you can find them on McLeay or Bayswater Rd, both are nearby.
Wonderful Japanese food in a restaurant setting.
34 locals recommend
Busshari Authentic Japanese Restaurant
119 Macleay StWonderful Japanese food in a restaurant setting.
My personal favourite for croissants, and so many cakes and artisanal chocolates and cookies!
13 locals recommend
Croissant D'Or
117 Macleay StMy personal favourite for croissants, and so many cakes and artisanal chocolates and cookies!
Ms.G’s
155 Victoria StA great restaurant with a fun vibe!
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria StCheerful Japanese food - quick, simple, tasty.
This classic schnitzel restaurant has been here since 1970 - so that says it all. Locals love it - and if you love schnitzel, so will you.
44 locals recommend
Una's
340 Victoria StThis classic schnitzel restaurant has been here since 1970 - so that says it all. Locals love it - and if you love schnitzel, so will you.
You can visit Potts Point (Llankelly Lane) or Darlinghurst - they have great pizza and a nice vibe...
67 locals recommend
Mad Pizza E Bar
312 Victoria StYou can visit Potts Point (Llankelly Lane) or Darlinghurst - they have great pizza and a nice vibe...
Infinity Bakery
274 Victoria StFamous Infinity bread, pastries and coffee. Go no further!
If you love Indian food visit Malabar in the heart of the Cross - it's a 5 minute walk to a delicious Indian meal (we call it the restaurant of a thousand sad faces - you'll see why if you go) but you always leave with a huge smile and a full, happy feeling!
43 locals recommend
Malabar South Indian Restaurant
274 Victoria StIf you love Indian food visit Malabar in the heart of the Cross - it's a 5 minute walk to a delicious Indian meal (we call it the restaurant of a thousand sad faces - you'll see why if you go) but you always leave with a huge smile and a full, happy feeling!
Glider Cafe
197 Victoria StMorning caffeine fix at your doorstep!
A great place for a Thai food fix, a 3 minute walk from the studio - you don’t even need to cross the street!
Bang Tang
15 Victoria StA great place for a Thai food fix, a 3 minute walk from the studio - you don’t even need to cross the street!
Medical/Emergency
Darlinghurst Medical Centre
213-219 Darlinghurst RdA doctor nearby that bulk bills
in a medical emergency this is your nearest ER
7 locals recommend
St Vincent's Hospital: Emergency Room
390 Victoria Stin a medical emergency this is your nearest ER
This pharmacy is in the Kings Cross centre under the Coke Sign - 3 minutes' walk.
8 locals recommend
Kings Cross Centre Pharmacy
82-94 Darlinghurst RdThis pharmacy is in the Kings Cross centre under the Coke Sign - 3 minutes' walk.
Shopping
A Date With Mabel
21 Darlinghurst RdFashion - clothing and accessories
Ms.Cattea Tea Bar
1-21 Darlinghurst RdYour one stop shop for teas...
Mon Petit Chou Boutique
137 Macleay Stladies fashion store...
The Little Candle Shop
139 Macleay StFor that perfect gift - or for yourself, candles are always a treat.
A treasure chest for vintage wares, and such fun to browse - some gorgeous art deco glassware too...
Potts Point Galleries Sydney
67 Macleay StA treasure chest for vintage wares, and such fun to browse - some gorgeous art deco glassware too...
Fast Food Fixes
Sometimes fast food is what you want on the go...here are a few well known favourites.
McDonald's Kings Cross
45-47 Darlinghurst RdTSG Kings Cross
68A Darlinghurst RdKings Cross
Darlinghurst RoadPizza Hut Potts Point
94 Darlinghurst RoadDomino's Pizza Darlinghurst
106-110 Darlinghurst Rd