Food Scene
Goblin Kitchen & Bar
6 Sloane StExcellent coffee and food, especially the salads.
Middle Eastern brunch plates and great coffee. Sleek interior and a courtyard
14 locals recommend
Plunge 46
46 Lackey StMiddle Eastern brunch plates and great coffee. Sleek interior and a courtyard
The restaurant, in the old Post Office serves generous, earthy comfort food with an interesting wine list. Bookings essential
28 locals recommend
One Penny Red
2 Moonbie StThe restaurant, in the old Post Office serves generous, earthy comfort food with an interesting wine list. Bookings essential
Order pizza straight from the wood fired oven . The gelateria out the back secured a spot in the famous Gelato World Tour competition in Italy in 2017 for its fig lemon zest and dark chocolate flavour
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant
25 Lackey StOrder pizza straight from the wood fired oven . The gelateria out the back secured a spot in the famous Gelato World Tour competition in Italy in 2017 for its fig lemon zest and dark chocolate flavour
Fantastic thin crust pizza and interesting menu. Always busy go after 8 to secure a table
14 locals recommend
La Disfida
109 Ramsay StFantastic thin crust pizza and interesting menu. Always busy go after 8 to secure a table
Pasticceria Papa
145 Ramsay StA Haberfield institution. Try the ricotta cake or cannoli
Cute,casual Vietnamese restaurant serving Bahn Mi, rice paper rolls, charcoal grilled meat. Take away or eat in. Closed Sunday
Saigon Summer Streetfood
12 Lackey StCute,casual Vietnamese restaurant serving Bahn Mi, rice paper rolls, charcoal grilled meat. Take away or eat in. Closed Sunday
Pizzeria Birreria Enoteca is a modern contemporary chic Italian eatery set on Sydney's Harbour in the historical Walsh Bay precinct.
58 locals recommend
Ventuno Restaurant
21 Hickson RdPizzeria Birreria Enoteca is a modern contemporary chic Italian eatery set on Sydney's Harbour in the historical Walsh Bay precinct.
New-school Vietnamese: You're going to eat well at Hello Auntie.
Go to dish: Banh Xeo – crisp coconut and turmeric crepe, bean shoots, pork and prawn, $17
32 locals recommend
Hello Auntie
278 Illawarra RdNew-school Vietnamese: You're going to eat well at Hello Auntie.
Go to dish: Banh Xeo – crisp coconut and turmeric crepe, bean shoots, pork and prawn, $17
Essentials
Handy supermarket within walking distance with a good deli next door
28 locals recommend
SUPA IGA Summer Hill
11 Hardie AveHandy supermarket within walking distance with a good deli next door
Caring professional medical practice.
Ring for an appointment, usually available at short notice
The Village Medical Practice
130 Smith StCaring professional medical practice.
Ring for an appointment, usually available at short notice
Entertainment & Activities
8 licensed cinemas with good seating.
Da Moretti is a busy but great pizzeria downstairs
99 locals recommend
Palace Norton Street
99 Norton St8 licensed cinemas with good seating.
Da Moretti is a busy but great pizzeria downstairs
Getting Around
3 minutes walk from the cottage.
Easy access to the CBD,
Circular Quay, Opera House, Newtown
11 locals recommend
Summer Hill Station
3 minutes walk from the cottage.
Easy access to the CBD,
Circular Quay, Opera House, Newtown
The Light Rail, 10 minutes walk from us, takes you to the fish Market at Pyrmont, Darling Harbour and China Town
Taverners Hill station
The Light Rail, 10 minutes walk from us, takes you to the fish Market at Pyrmont, Darling Harbour and China Town
Drinks & Nightlife
Small bar with a collection of kooky spaces, quiet corners and a courtyard
36 locals recommend
The Temperance Society
122 Smith StSmall bar with a collection of kooky spaces, quiet corners and a courtyard
Vernon's Bar
2 Moonbie StGreat food and drinks, relaxed comfortable atmosphere, friendly professional service
Sydney’s favourite boutique venue, and home to the world’s finest Singer/Songwriters, World Music, Jazz, Folk, Blues, Cabaret, Comedy and other acts from Australia and beyond.
61 locals recommend
Camelot Lounge
19 Marrickville RdSydney’s favourite boutique venue, and home to the world’s finest Singer/Songwriters, World Music, Jazz, Folk, Blues, Cabaret, Comedy and other acts from Australia and beyond.
Foundry616 offers the best in contemporary jazz and jazz-oriented music from the best stars of today and tomorrow.
7 locals recommend
Foundry 616
616 Harris StFoundry616 offers the best in contemporary jazz and jazz-oriented music from the best stars of today and tomorrow.
Waterside bar with a balcony, serving share plates, plus cuisine inspired by theatre productions.
9.00 am -10.30 pm
18 locals recommend
The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf
15 Hickson RdWaterside bar with a balcony, serving share plates, plus cuisine inspired by theatre productions.
9.00 am -10.30 pm
Sightseeing
Take the ferry to Manly on a sunny day and enjoy a fabulous view of the Opera house and Harbour bridge, as well as all the
beautiful harbour beaches.
984 locals recommend
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour BridgeTake the ferry to Manly on a sunny day and enjoy a fabulous view of the Opera house and Harbour bridge, as well as all the
beautiful harbour beaches.
Parks & Nature
Botanic gardens are a welcome refuge in the city. Great views to the Opera House and bridge and also to Manly
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadBotanic gardens are a welcome refuge in the city. Great views to the Opera House and bridge and also to Manly
Nielsen Park is perfectly positioned at Vaucluse in Sydney's eastern suburbs. It offers sublime views, the lovely Shark Beach, a harbourside café and three great picnic areas. ... Blessed with the glistening Shark Beach and glorious harbour views.
98 locals recommend
Nielsen Park
6 Steele Point RdNielsen Park is perfectly positioned at Vaucluse in Sydney's eastern suburbs. It offers sublime views, the lovely Shark Beach, a harbourside café and three great picnic areas. ... Blessed with the glistening Shark Beach and glorious harbour views.