Food Scene
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.
Encasa Deli
Great food and coffee round the corner.
McDonald's The Strand Arcade
377 George StMc Donalds
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.
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.
Traditional down-to-earth Mexican dishes served in a legendary live music venue and bar.
69 locals recommend
The Basement
29 Macquarie PlTraditional down-to-earth Mexican dishes served in a legendary live music venue and bar.
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.
Refined harbourside restaurant serving Modern Australian dishes in stylish, nautical-themed rooms.
27 locals recommend
Quay Restaurant
Refined harbourside restaurant serving Modern Australian dishes in stylish, nautical-themed rooms.
Edgy, Asian-influenced seafood and meat dishes served in an industrial-chic space with water views.
78 locals recommend
Flying Fish
80 Pyrmont StEdgy, Asian-influenced seafood and meat dishes served in an industrial-chic space with water views.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FUJIPAN Japanese Bakery
605 George StQuick bites on the go!
Renowned handmade dumplings, plus noodle dishes and soups, doled out in a modern Taiwanese chain.
113 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung World Square Restaurant
644 George StRenowned handmade dumplings, plus noodle dishes and soups, doled out in a modern Taiwanese chain.
Classic Chinese noodles, Shanghai-style dumplings and yum cha in a buzzy basement restaurant.
65 locals recommend
Taste of Shanghai
264 Liverpool RdClassic Chinese noodles, Shanghai-style dumplings and yum cha in a buzzy basement restaurant.
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.
Dixon House
Little Hay StreetBest food court under $30
Salads, wraps and light cafe meals made with seasonal ingredients, at a modern counter-serve chain.
21 locals recommend
SumoSalad Darling Park
201 Sussex StSalads, wraps and light cafe meals made with seasonal ingredients, at a modern counter-serve chain.
A waterfront Italian restaurant with a heated terrace, for wood-fired pizza, pasta and grills.
22 locals recommend
Casa Ristorante Italiano
48 The PromenadeA waterfront Italian restaurant with a heated terrace, for wood-fired pizza, pasta and grills.
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.
Onion soup, coq au vin and other French dishes in a cosy, romantic space decorated with old posters.
27 locals recommend
Bistro Papillon
98 Clarence StOnion soup, coq au vin and other French dishes in a cosy, romantic space decorated with old posters.
Sleek, popular cafe with pavement seating, roasting beans sourced from El Salvador and Ethiopia.
23 locals recommend
Mecca Coffee - King Street
67 King StSleek, popular cafe with pavement seating, roasting beans sourced from El Salvador and Ethiopia.
Owners Stephen and Tania and their staff make you feel at home with a warm and friendly atmosphere and outstanding customer service!.
23 locals recommend
Caffe Amici
355 Kent StOwners Stephen and Tania and their staff make you feel at home with a warm and friendly atmosphere and outstanding customer service!.
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.
Classic Malaysian cuisine in a contemporary space with a large balcony and harbour views.
32 locals recommend
The Malaya
39 Lime StClassic Malaysian cuisine in a contemporary space with a large balcony and harbour views.
King Street Wharf is a sophisticated waterfront restaurant and tourist precinct which includes exciting international food and beverage offerings as well as arts and cultural events for the public.
46 locals recommend
King Street Wharf
Lime StreetKing Street Wharf is a sophisticated waterfront restaurant and tourist precinct which includes exciting international food and beverage offerings as well as arts and cultural events for the public.
Drinks & Nightlife
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.
The Star is Sydney’s only world-class casino and entertainment destination. The Star offers award-winning chefs and restaurants.
358 locals recommend
The Star Sydney
20-80 Pyrmont StThe Star is Sydney’s only world-class casino and entertainment destination. The Star offers award-winning chefs and restaurants.
Stylish restaurants, a hip rooftop pool bar and big club nights in a landmark entertainment complex.
58 locals recommend
ivy Den, Lounge & Terrace
330 George StStylish restaurants, a hip rooftop pool bar and big club nights in a landmark entertainment complex.
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.
84 locals recommend
Cockle Bay Wharf
201 Sussex 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.
Colloquially known as The Cross, the area is known as Sydney's red-light district.
445 locals recommend
Kings Cross
Darlinghurst RoadColloquially known as The Cross, the area is known as Sydney's red-light district.
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.
Upscale bar meals and craft beer amid rustic decor over 3 levels, with laneway and cellar seating.
107 locals recommend
Small Bar
85 Willoughby RdUpscale bar meals and craft beer amid rustic decor over 3 levels, with laneway and cellar seating.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Redoak Boutique Beer Cafe
201 Clarence StGreat pub.
The Baxter Inn
156 Clarence StGreat whiskey selection.
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.
25 locals recommend
Darling Harbour
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.
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 Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district and the North Shore.
37 locals recommend
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour BridgeThe Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district and the North Shore.
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.
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
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.
Darling Quarter has everything you need for a great day out or just a quick break from the bustle of the city.
88 locals recommend
Darling Quarter Car Park
11 Harbour StDarling Quarter has everything you need for a great day out or just a quick break from the bustle of the city.
Parks & Nature
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.
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.
Arts & Culture
The Australian Museum is the oldest museum in Australia, with an international reputation in the fields of natural history and anthropology.
320 locals recommend
Australian Museum
1 William StThe Australian Museum is the oldest museum in Australia, with an international reputation in the fields of natural history and anthropology.
Ornate Victorian theatre offering musicals, comedy acts, ballets and plays, plus 5 stylish bars.
179 locals recommend
Capitol Theatre
13 Campbell StOrnate Victorian theatre offering musicals, comedy acts, ballets and plays, plus 5 stylish bars.
Enduring live music venue hosting local and international bands from rock to reggae, plus comedians.
66 locals recommend
The Metro Theatre
624 George StEnduring live music venue hosting local and international bands from rock to reggae, plus comedians.
Live music, film and comedy establishment with sumptuous Gothic, Italian and art deco architecture.
95 locals recommend
State Theatre
49 Market StLive music, film and comedy establishment with sumptuous Gothic, Italian and art deco architecture.
Museum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
107 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds Sydney
1-5 Wheat RdMuseum chain for life-size wax replicas of famous Americans & historic icons in themed galleries.
Shopping
Market City offers a wide selection of retailers right in the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown. Established shopping brands and factory outlets nestle between the vast array of more exotic and eclectic wares from around Asia.
117 locals recommend
Market City
2 Hay StMarket City offers a wide selection of retailers right in the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown. Established shopping brands and factory outlets nestle between the vast array of more exotic and eclectic wares from around Asia.
The Mid City Centre is a small shopping centre located in the heart of the Sydney central business district. Fronting the Pitt Street Mall and George Street, the Mid City Centre is an important link between two of Sydney's premier shopping streets.
57 locals recommend
MidCity Shopping Centre
197 Pitt StThe Mid City Centre is a small shopping centre located in the heart of the Sydney central business district. Fronting the Pitt Street Mall and George Street, the Mid City Centre is an important link between two of Sydney's premier shopping streets.
World Square features a shopping centre, hotels, office buildings and residential apartment towers.
37 locals recommend
644 George St
644 George StreetWorld Square features a shopping centre, hotels, office buildings and residential apartment towers.
The Strand Arcade is a Victorian-style shopping arcade in Sydney, New South Wales. The Strand Arcade is located in the heart of the Sydney central business district, between Pitt Street Mall and George Street.
121 locals recommend
La Rosa The Strand
133/193 Pitt StThe Strand Arcade is a Victorian-style shopping arcade in Sydney, New South Wales. The Strand Arcade is located in the heart of the Sydney central business district, between Pitt Street Mall and George Street.
Westfield Sydney, formerly Westfield Centrepoint, is an upscale shopping centre operated by Scentre Group and located beneath the Sydney Tower in the Sydney central business district. It is adjacent to the Westfield Sydney Central Plaza.
455 locals recommend
Westfield
Market StreetWestfield Sydney, formerly Westfield Centrepoint, is an upscale shopping centre operated by Scentre Group and located beneath the Sydney Tower in the Sydney central business district. It is adjacent to the Westfield Sydney Central Plaza.
The Queen Victoria Building, is a late nineteenth-century building designed by the architect George McRae in the central business district of Sydney, Australia.
68 locals recommend
QVB, York St, Stand B station
The Queen Victoria Building, is a late nineteenth-century building designed by the architect George McRae in the central business district of Sydney, Australia.
Essentials
CBD Storage World Square
644-680 George StLuggage Storage facility. CBD STORAGE
Woolworths Sydney Metcentre (Metro)
60 Margaret StWoolworths Supermarket
Coles World Square
650 George StSupermarket
7-Eleven Sydney
287 Elizabeth StConvenience store.
7-Eleven 100 Bathurst St
100 Bathurst StConvenience store.
City Gym
107 Crown StA great gym.
SMARTBUY CONVENIENCE STORE
379 Kent StSMARTBUY CONVENIENCE STORE