Food Scene
This is right across the road so very handy, and they do a great sandwich. Their sister shop is in Circular quay. Look out for their sandwich + coffee specials in the morning
Colliers Sandwich Company
87-91 Cathedral StThis is right across the road so very handy, and they do a great sandwich. Their sister shop is in Circular quay. Look out for their sandwich + coffee specials in the morning
This place does the most awesome slow cooked beef cheeks toasted sandwich. Its not cheap but its amazing. The coffee isnt bad either. It gets busy on a weekend though so probably better to visit on a weekday
26 locals recommend
John Montagu
144 Cathedral StThis place does the most awesome slow cooked beef cheeks toasted sandwich. Its not cheap but its amazing. The coffee isnt bad either. It gets busy on a weekend though so probably better to visit on a weekday
A short walk up Crown and one block over from William Street, Stanley Street has a great diversity of restaurants, from the ubiquitous Thai and Japanese, to Mediterranean, South American, and gastro fare in the Lord Roberts Hotel. My favourite is Bar Reggio which is affordable and good quality Italian with a great atmosphere and staff.
26 locals recommend
Stanley Street
Stanley StreetA short walk up Crown and one block over from William Street, Stanley Street has a great diversity of restaurants, from the ubiquitous Thai and Japanese, to Mediterranean, South American, and gastro fare in the Lord Roberts Hotel. My favourite is Bar Reggio which is affordable and good quality Italian with a great atmosphere and staff.
Although not really my scene, the Finger Wharf restaurant strip is a drawcard for a lot of visitors who dont mind paying extra to be on the harbour and mixing it with Sydney's more affluent. Most popular is China Doll. For a reality check, The Bells Hotel across the road often has a free sausage sizzle for patrons on a Tuesday, and then of course there is Harrys Pies, which is almost as famous as the Opera House around these parts
35 locals recommend
Finger Wharf
6 Cowper Wharf RoadwayAlthough not really my scene, the Finger Wharf restaurant strip is a drawcard for a lot of visitors who dont mind paying extra to be on the harbour and mixing it with Sydney's more affluent. Most popular is China Doll. For a reality check, The Bells Hotel across the road often has a free sausage sizzle for patrons on a Tuesday, and then of course there is Harrys Pies, which is almost as famous as the Opera House around these parts
Great staff, great atmosphere, and traditional Neapolitan pizzas. This is a favorite with the locals
10 locals recommend
Puntino Trattoria
Great staff, great atmosphere, and traditional Neapolitan pizzas. This is a favorite with the locals
Do you like sausage rolls? If you do then you must go here. I havent eaten anything else there but it gets good reviews all the same
38 locals recommend
Flour and Stone
53 Riley StDo you like sausage rolls? If you do then you must go here. I havent eaten anything else there but it gets good reviews all the same
Drinks & Nightlife
Well this is about the first thing you see when you walk out the door. Its a bit like a country pub in the heart of the city and is well respected for their stance against pokies. There is also great jazz every Sunday afternoon, friendly staff, and although this venue properly belongs in the Drinks and Nightlife section, its worth noting that they have received a lot of recent attention in the media for their new vegan menu. There are still the old non-vega options available but the vegan spin on traditional pub grub is well worth checking out. And this is where you will meet all the locals
22 locals recommend
East Sydney Hotel
111-113 Cathedral StWell this is about the first thing you see when you walk out the door. Its a bit like a country pub in the heart of the city and is well respected for their stance against pokies. There is also great jazz every Sunday afternoon, friendly staff, and although this venue properly belongs in the Drinks and Nightlife section, its worth noting that they have received a lot of recent attention in the media for their new vegan menu. There are still the old non-vega options available but the vegan spin on traditional pub grub is well worth checking out. And this is where you will meet all the locals
This is a great venue and one of the few left in Kings Cross without an overbearing security presence at the door or ID checks. Its great if you are into craft beers as well
13 locals recommend
Chachi's
218 William StThis is a great venue and one of the few left in Kings Cross without an overbearing security presence at the door or ID checks. Its great if you are into craft beers as well
This converted terrace house, just over William on Crown is a cozy little wine bar downstairs and a restaurant above. They specialise in international wines and cocktails and the guys who run it are down to earth and happy to recommend a tipple. The price can be a bit prohibitive for a long stay depending on your budget, but well worth a stop in before or after a meal on Stanley Street
25 locals recommend
The Owl House
294 Victoria StThis converted terrace house, just over William on Crown is a cozy little wine bar downstairs and a restaurant above. They specialise in international wines and cocktails and the guys who run it are down to earth and happy to recommend a tipple. The price can be a bit prohibitive for a long stay depending on your budget, but well worth a stop in before or after a meal on Stanley Street
Sightseeing
You may wonder why I have put the Thrifty Carpark in here as a point of interest, but I couldnt find the Domain Moving Walkway on the map which is one of Sydneys hidden gems. It stretches from the second ffloor of the Domain caprark which you can access from St John Youngs Cresent around the corner and takes you all the way into the CBD to St James Park (and quite handy if its raining). Its the longest travelator in the Southern Hemispehere but its the mural that makes it a must see. The entire length of the tunnel is decorated by indigenous artist Tim Guider with the help of some locals. More details http://domaincarpark.com.au/sydneys-longest-moving-walkway.html
Thrifty Domain car park
You may wonder why I have put the Thrifty Carpark in here as a point of interest, but I couldnt find the Domain Moving Walkway on the map which is one of Sydneys hidden gems. It stretches from the second ffloor of the Domain caprark which you can access from St John Youngs Cresent around the corner and takes you all the way into the CBD to St James Park (and quite handy if its raining). Its the longest travelator in the Southern Hemispehere but its the mural that makes it a must see. The entire length of the tunnel is decorated by indigenous artist Tim Guider with the help of some locals. More details http://domaincarpark.com.au/sydneys-longest-moving-walkway.html
Parks & Nature
Sure, everyone knows about this place. But as its just around the corner from the apartment, and you will likely be heading into Circular Quay at some point, so take the walk through here. You can pass by the Art Gallery of NSW on the way, or Ms Macquarie's Chair, but take some time to appreciate the Botanic Gardens seeing youre in the neighborhood anyway
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadSure, everyone knows about this place. But as its just around the corner from the apartment, and you will likely be heading into Circular Quay at some point, so take the walk through here. You can pass by the Art Gallery of NSW on the way, or Ms Macquarie's Chair, but take some time to appreciate the Botanic Gardens seeing youre in the neighborhood anyway
Arts & Culture
This is just a library, but an old and historic one by Australian standards and has a beautiful reading room if you needed to catch up on some emails or research
Mitchell Library
1 Shakespeare PlaceThis is just a library, but an old and historic one by Australian standards and has a beautiful reading room if you needed to catch up on some emails or research
There is a small but popular theater out back of this popular drinking hole. They have discounts on theater tickets earlier in the week and have great, independent productions year round. Keep an eye on the listings and book something if you can
46 locals recommend
The Old Fitzroy Hotel
129 Dowling StThere is a small but popular theater out back of this popular drinking hole. They have discounts on theater tickets earlier in the week and have great, independent productions year round. Keep an eye on the listings and book something if you can
Another theater to check out, recommended because of the beautiful restored building and progressive shows they put on. Check out their website for more details
21 locals recommend
Darlinghurst Theatre Company
39 Burton StAnother theater to check out, recommended because of the beautiful restored building and progressive shows they put on. Check out their website for more details
There is not much I can add about this place that isnt in every guide book, but its such a short walk from Cathedral Street and check the listings for free events, especially on Wednesday nights. There is often free music or film events to compliment the current exhibition
891 locals recommend
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery RoadThere is not much I can add about this place that isnt in every guide book, but its such a short walk from Cathedral Street and check the listings for free events, especially on Wednesday nights. There is often free music or film events to compliment the current exhibition
Shopping
This place is great. At face value a second hand bookstore with really friendly, knowledgeable staff, but out back they have vinyl, clothes, plants and more. Stop in for a browse and a chat
Grand Days
220 William StThis place is great. At face value a second hand bookstore with really friendly, knowledgeable staff, but out back they have vinyl, clothes, plants and more. Stop in for a browse and a chat
Well, only part of it is organic. Although some complain that this is the face of inner city gentrification, this is the best place to be on a Saturday morning. There are cheap vegetables, loads of different food stalls, coffee, jewelry and chorizo. If you are in town on Saturday, take a walk up William Street and into the Cross to check it out
69 locals recommend
Kings Cross Organic Food Market
Macleay StreetWell, only part of it is organic. Although some complain that this is the face of inner city gentrification, this is the best place to be on a Saturday morning. There are cheap vegetables, loads of different food stalls, coffee, jewelry and chorizo. If you are in town on Saturday, take a walk up William Street and into the Cross to check it out
These guys dont need any free publicity but boy is it handy. Its hard to imagine what the neighbourhood was like before it came now. Open early until 10pm for all essentials and groceries
72 locals recommend
Woolworths Woolloomooloo (Metro)
75 Crown StThese guys dont need any free publicity but boy is it handy. Its hard to imagine what the neighbourhood was like before it came now. Open early until 10pm for all essentials and groceries
Essentials
Its across the road and they do a same day service wash for about $15 depending on volume. They are nice people too.
Woolloomooloo Washhouse
107 Cathedral StIts across the road and they do a same day service wash for about $15 depending on volume. They are nice people too.