Guidebook for Sydney
Food Scene
The best Korean Fried Chicken in town. There is often a line but it moves quickly and is worth the wait. We recommend the boneless chicken if you want instant gratification, with a side of seafood pancake and the tofu stew.
The Sparrow's Mill
116-120 Liverpool StThe best Korean Fried Chicken in town. There is often a line but it moves quickly and is worth the wait. We recommend the boneless chicken if you want instant gratification, with a side of seafood pancake and the tofu stew.
The closest coffee to our place, the staff are so friendly, the coffee dependable and there are free cookies with every cup!
BlueBird Coffee
501 George StreetThe closest coffee to our place, the staff are so friendly, the coffee dependable and there are free cookies with every cup!
Oh!Matcha by Chanoma cafe
501 George Stthe Matcha soft serve.
678 Korean BBQ Restaurant
396 Pitt StAmazing Korean BBQ
This is a fantastic Thai inspired cafe attached to a small Thai Grocer. Amazing fresh produce, coffee and meals.
14 moradores locais recomendam
Boon Cafe
425 Pitt StThis is a fantastic Thai inspired cafe attached to a small Thai Grocer. Amazing fresh produce, coffee and meals.
The pannacotta soaked lamington is an icon. A must try.
38 moradores locais recomendam
Flour and Stone
53 Riley StThe pannacotta soaked lamington is an icon. A must try.
A perennial Sydney favourite, there is always a line but it moves fast! Pies, sausage rolls, fresh bread and ginger creme brulee tarts are the go. Great coffee. Come here to gear up for a walk along Crown St, exploring the Surry Hills boutiques.
324 moradores locais recomendam
Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
633 Bourke StA perennial Sydney favourite, there is always a line but it moves fast! Pies, sausage rolls, fresh bread and ginger creme brulee tarts are the go. Great coffee. Come here to gear up for a walk along Crown St, exploring the Surry Hills boutiques.
This is one of the best spots for brunch nearby the apartment. Get a spot outside if the sun is out. These people know their coffee.
80 moradores locais recomendam
Paramount Coffee Project
80 Commonwealth StThis is one of the best spots for brunch nearby the apartment. Get a spot outside if the sun is out. These people know their coffee.
Michelin starred Dim Sum. Plenty of seats for take in or else a great option to take out.
Tim Ho Wan George Street
580 George StMichelin starred Dim Sum. Plenty of seats for take in or else a great option to take out.
Marigold
683 George StYum Cha
A Taiwanese restaurant specialising in the best xiao long bao.
113 moradores locais recomendam
Din Tai Fung World Square Restaurant
644 George StA Taiwanese restaurant specialising in the best xiao long bao.
A Sydney brunch institution. Ricotta Hotcakes are a crowd favourite.
88 moradores locais recomendam
Bills
433 Liverpool StA Sydney brunch institution. Ricotta Hotcakes are a crowd favourite.
Awesome basement bar and restaurant, rich French food and strong cocktails.
41 moradores locais recomendam
Restaurant Hubert
15 Bligh StAwesome basement bar and restaurant, rich French food and strong cocktails.
Ask for a table on the terrace and enjoy spectacular harbour views. Modern Australian food, they also offer a vegan menu.
78 moradores locais recomendam
Cafe Sydney
31 Alfred StAsk for a table on the terrace and enjoy spectacular harbour views. Modern Australian food, they also offer a vegan menu.
Long Chim Sydney
Angel PlaceDavid Thompson Thai. It's really good.
Kitchen by Mike
7 Bent StGorgeous Modern Australian food, locally sourced.
An array of Asian eateries in this recently developed outdoor food court. Head to Koi after your meal for desserts as seen on Masterchef.
154 moradores locais recomendam
Spice Alley
Kensington StreetAn array of Asian eateries in this recently developed outdoor food court. Head to Koi after your meal for desserts as seen on Masterchef.
Nordic Japanese brunch. This cafe is on a quiet street and is perfect for a slow start. Great coffee too!
26 moradores locais recomendam
Edition Coffee Roasters
265 Liverpool StreetNordic Japanese brunch. This cafe is on a quiet street and is perfect for a slow start. Great coffee too!
Single O CBD
89 York StThe spot for coffee and breakfast on the way to work, weekdays only.
Arts & Culture
an easy walk from the apartment through the botanical garderns, this gallery has a great collection of local artists, our favourite are the Brett Whiteley's.
891 moradores locais recomendam
Galeria de Arte de Nova Gales do Sul
Art Gallery Roadan easy walk from the apartment through the botanical garderns, this gallery has a great collection of local artists, our favourite are the Brett Whiteley's.
This gallery specialises in contemporary Chinese Art. It's a cool neighbourhood to wander around, particularly in Spring when the jacaranda trees are in bloom. Check out Brickfields Bakery nearby for the Persian Love Cake.
329 moradores locais recomendam
Galeria White Rabbit
30 Balfour StThis gallery specialises in contemporary Chinese Art. It's a cool neighbourhood to wander around, particularly in Spring when the jacaranda trees are in bloom. Check out Brickfields Bakery nearby for the Persian Love Cake.
Parks & Nature
This was a labour of love. Build over several years by the local community, this garden is a gem and the perfect spot for a picnic with harbour views. Take the train to Milson's Point, wander around the the garden then grab a ferry back from McMahon's Point.
111 moradores locais recomendam
Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
Lavender StreetThis was a labour of love. Build over several years by the local community, this garden is a gem and the perfect spot for a picnic with harbour views. Take the train to Milson's Point, wander around the the garden then grab a ferry back from McMahon's Point.
Across the street from David Jones, pick up a picnic from the Food Hall and enjoy it on the grass in the Park.
374 moradores locais recomendam
Hyde Park
Elizabeth StreetAcross the street from David Jones, pick up a picnic from the Food Hall and enjoy it on the grass in the Park.
Harbour side the botanical gardens feel a life away from the city. Great spot for a run around the harbour or a lazy walk down to Mrs Macquaries Chair - the perfect spot to be at sunset, watching the sun go down under the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
985 moradores locais recomendam
Royal Botanic Garden
Mrs Macquaries RoadHarbour side the botanical gardens feel a life away from the city. Great spot for a run around the harbour or a lazy walk down to Mrs Macquaries Chair - the perfect spot to be at sunset, watching the sun go down under the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
Essentials
Super close to the apartment, a great option on rainy days, duck through Town Hall station for covered access. A smaller supermarket that has all the basics.
66 moradores locais recomendam
Woolworths Town Hall
George StreetSuper close to the apartment, a great option on rainy days, duck through Town Hall station for covered access. A smaller supermarket that has all the basics.
a Japanese convenience store in the basement floor of Regent Place, underneath the apartment. It has a small grocery section of many asian food products and dinky Japanese stationery and other home supplies.
Daiso Regent Place
501 George Streeta Japanese convenience store in the basement floor of Regent Place, underneath the apartment. It has a small grocery section of many asian food products and dinky Japanese stationery and other home supplies.
A GP clinic that takes online bookings. You can usually get an appointment the day of or by booking one day out.
Myhealth Medical Centre Sydney CBD
151 Castlereagh StA GP clinic that takes online bookings. You can usually get an appointment the day of or by booking one day out.
Shopping
Great selection of stores and eateries one block from the apartment. Our picks are Muji for Japanese homewares, Incu for clothes, Kinokuniya for books and the Black Star Pastry for their famous Watermelon Cake. There is also a large food court in the basement level.
19 moradores locais recomendam
The Galeries
500 George StGreat selection of stores and eateries one block from the apartment. Our picks are Muji for Japanese homewares, Incu for clothes, Kinokuniya for books and the Black Star Pastry for their famous Watermelon Cake. There is also a large food court in the basement level.
DJ's is an Australian institution - the best department store in town.
26 moradores locais recomendam
David Jones - Elizabeth st
108 Castlereagh StDJ's is an Australian institution - the best department store in town.
a Sydney icon with a great range of stores. It's a beautiful building to walk around.
355 moradores locais recomendam
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
a Sydney icon with a great range of stores. It's a beautiful building to walk around.
A beautiful building that is ideal for a coffee with friends and a spot of shopping in boutiques such as Scanlan Theodore, Dinosaur Designs, Lover, Jac and Jack and more.
121 moradores locais recomendam
La Rosa The Strand
133/193 Pitt StA beautiful building that is ideal for a coffee with friends and a spot of shopping in boutiques such as Scanlan Theodore, Dinosaur Designs, Lover, Jac and Jack and more.
Everything Else
Closest gym to the apartment. Great facilities and an excellent range of classes. Guest passes available.
Fitness First - Park St Platinum
2 Park StClosest gym to the apartment. Great facilities and an excellent range of classes. Guest passes available.
Drinks & Nightlife
Grandma's Bar
275 Clarence StIntimate basement bar with amazing cocktails
Drinks right by the harbour with gorgeous views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Great vibe.
403 moradores locais recomendam
Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetDrinks right by the harbour with gorgeous views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Great vibe.
Cocktails with a view, this bar is on the rooftop of Hotel Palisade and comes with killer views. Perfect for afternoon drinks.
12 moradores locais recomendam
Henry Deane
35 Bettington StCocktails with a view, this bar is on the rooftop of Hotel Palisade and comes with killer views. Perfect for afternoon drinks.