Sydney All
Cool Finds
100 squared
An incubator environment for 11 emerging fashion designers hand picked from markets and runways. Meet the creative identities of up and coming heroes within a theatrical 100 square metre cube
- Address
- Westfield Sydney, Level 1
- Phone
- 8246 9228
Alphaville
Melbourne's Alpha60 bring unusual designs and modern, wearable pop history to this Sydney retail space, along with an aesthetic that is halfway between a museum and apothecary. Dolls heads - reminiscent of the rubble left in WW1 German toy factories - speckle the walls and ceilings of this curious and cinematic interior.
- Address
- The Galeries, RG11
- Phone
- 9264 1991
Architext Bookshop
Specialist bookstore for all things architectural
Housed in the grounds of the historic Tusculum Villa, this niche bookstore is filled with local and international books and magazines on architecture and design. On Tuesday evenings the theatre hosts architectural talks open to the public.
- Address
- 3 Manning Street, Potts Point
- Phone
- 9356 2022
Australian Centre for Photography
Contemporary photographic art space
With an ever changing program of free exhibitions and events, Australia’s longest running contemporary art space, the ACP, remains at the forefront of contemporary photo media.
- Address
- 257 Oxford Street, Paddington
- Phone
- 02 9332 1455
Blender Gallery
New and emerging contemporary artists
Also home to the Just Shoot Lomography store and cafe for budding and experimental lense lovers.
- Address
- 16 Elizabeth Street, Paddington.
- Phone
- 02 9380 7080
Bodega Tapas Bar
Tapas restaurant and bar
With its garishly painted dining room and mouth-watering dishes, Bodega has risen meteorically to become Sydney’s tapas institution. Our favourite: the sashimi Kingfish on garlic toast with cuttlefish ceviche and mojama- and share the Bodega family love.
- Address
- 216 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 9212 7766
Books Kinokuniya
Sydney's largest range of books
Over 300,000 titles in English, Japanese, Chinese, French and German, including an excellent range of Manga, graphic novels, art and design, travel and cook books. Relax in the ambient cafe with your book of choice.
- Address
- Level 2, TGV, 500 George Street, Sydney.
- Phone
- 9262 7996
Boteco
Brazilian Inspired Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Boteco, Portuguese for 'small bar', is a cool restaurant/bar with fresh produce and authenitc flavours from South America. Enjoy a beautifully crafted drink from their extensive cocktail menu - our favourite, Pisco Sour - while tasting chef Fabricio Campos' ingenious sharing plates (petiscos) like ceviche, cassava chips or salted cod balls. The palm hearts and feta cheese empanadas are a must try.
- Address
- 421 Cleveland St, Surry Hills
- Phone
- 9318 2993
Brett Whiteley Studio
Former workplace & home of artist
Delve into the former studio, home and exhibition space of one of Australia's most famous and important artists - Brett Whiteley. Glimpse into his private collection of inspiring sketchbooks, photographs and personal memorabilia (weekends only).
- Address
- 2 Raper Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 02 9225 1881
Carhartt store
World-renowned fashion label
Offering Carhartt's European fashion collection based on the American label famous for its rugged fusion of minimalism and street style. Globally hunted labels such as Supreme, Visvim and OriginalFake available downstairs at Supply.
- Address
- 20 Burton Street, Darlinghurst.
- Phone
- 02 9361 0144
Chocolateria San Churro
Chocoholics rejoice
Churros are the Spanish take on doughnuts. Served with pots of melted chocolate these golden knots and other sweet treats can be enjoyed at San Churro or taken away (if they survive the journey home!).
*SPECIAL OFFER: Free ice cream cup when you buy a Hot Spanish Churros and Chocolate, when you present your Urban Walkabout guide.
- Address
- 47 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
- Phone
- 9692 0119
Collector Store
Lifestyle, fashion and homewares emporium
Collector Store is an eclectic lifestyle store with a love of fashion and homewares. Find rare objects and one-off items sitting next to must have fashion pieces. A gallery-style approach where new deliveries become installations.
- Address
- 473 Crown Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 9699 7740
Crumpler CBD
Messenger, laptop, photography bags
From humble beginnings in 1995, Crumpler began making messenger bags. Since then
they’ve grown to produce an extensive range of travel, tech and photography bags that last.
They have recently added a suite of business luggage to their range called called the Dry Red (pictured).
- Address
- Ground Floor, The Strand Arcade, 412-414 George Street.
- Phone
- 9222 1300
EDIT
Decorative furniture, homewares and fabrics
EDIT's Surry Hills emporium is brimming with an ever-changing collection of inspirational and chic furniture and fun decorative pieces. Their unique fabrics, designed by owner Sharyn Storrier Lyneham, are now sold internationally.
- Address
- 137 Albion Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 9358 5806
Formaggi Ocello
Best Cheese Store: Foodies Guide to Sydney 2010
Foodies delight in Formaggi Ocello's fine selection of rare Italian, French and Australian farmhouse cheeses, plus breads, jams, mustards, cured hams, fresh seasonal fruits, cafe and wine bar. A welcome retreat from the urban street.
- Address
- Shop 16, 425 Bourke Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 9357 7878
Friends of Leon
Fashion and female centric pop art gallery
Artist and curator Leon Krasenstein presents a new concept in urban galleries featuring a wonderful mix of pop imagery genres uniquely focused on fashion illustration and modern representations of the female form.
- Address
- 82 Marlborough Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 0403 248 978
funkis
Scandinavian design, homewares, fashion
Highly edited ensemble of Scandinavian and Swedish homewares, fashion, clogs, lighting, and jewellery with a selection of European and Australian designs. Labels include Marimekko, Iittala, mud ceramics and funkis' own range.
- Address
- 202 Oxford St, Paddington
- Phone
- 9358 3093
Great Dane Furniture
Danish & Scandinavian furniture
Australia's premier emporium of Scandinavian furniture, lighting and homewares. Featuring timeless classics and new production direct from Denmark, visit the showroom for inspiration
- Address
- 613 Elizabeth St, Redfern
- Phone
- 9699 7677
Holy Kitsch
Mexican art, gifts, jewellery, collectables
An eccentric wonderland of contemporary Mexican goodies. Find quirky prints, jewellery, sugar skulls and one-off pieces sourced ethically. Inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead, Frida Kahlo & old school tattoo culture
- Address
- 321 Crown St, Surry Hills
- Phone
- 8068 2437
I Ran the Wrong Way
Sustainable and ethical objects and fashion
I Ran The Wrong Way sits in a unique space furnished entirely from reclaimed fittings and fixtures. It fills itself with a carefully considered range of well-designed ethical, sustainable and local finds. Loads of interesting discoveries to be made here.
- Address
- 378 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills
- Phone
- T: 9698 0698
Incu
A pile up of cult fashion labels carving new highs in adornment. Find wearable magic by Lover, Lomography, Karen Walker, Rodarte,x Opening Ceremony, Romance was Born, Antipodium and Friedrich Gray
- Address
- The Galeries, Shop RG 19-20 & 23-24
- Phone
- 9283 7622 / 9266 0244
Koskela Design
Australian modern furniture, crafts, homewares
Situated on the 1st floor, this 400msq of original loft space is full of inspiring design and ideas. Koskela’s commitment to quality, sustainability and innovation is evident in their own collection of furniture -from dining tables to sofas and beds. Also in store, find objects and homewares handmade by local designers and artisans. Behind each Koskela product is a story to explore.
(NOTE: this store has moved to a new location at 114 Brougham Street, Potts Point)
- Address
- Level 1, 91 Campbell Street, Surry Hills (NOTE: this store has moved to a new location at 114 Brougham Street, Potts Point).
- Phone
- 02 9280 0999
Lazybones and Friends
Clothing, sleepwear & jewellery
Vintage-inspired fabrics and natural fibres underpin Lazybones, a Byron Bay based label offering seasonal collections of sleepwear, casuals and bedding for women and girls. Also, stunning hand-made jewellery pieces by Ghost and Lola.
- Address
- Shop 1, 461 Oxford Street, Paddington.
- Phone
- 02 9380 2211
May Day Market
Unique fashion boutique
The ultimate compromise between creative and ready-to-wear designs – or Milan and New York Fashion Week – May Day Market offers the pragmatic to progressive trend hunter a selection of Australian and UK designs
- Address
- 466 Oxford St, Paddington
- Phone
- 9360 0005
Monster Threads
Art for everyday
Making masterpieces of mainstream apparel, Monsterthreads brings monster status to the world's finest young illustrators – displaying their artworks across t-shirts, jewellery, homewares and stationery
- Address
- 251 King St, Newtown
- Phone
- 9550 3009
Mr Rose
Style for spirited women
A destination for women who crave individual style. Australian tailored femme shirting in luxurious European textiles plus Bespoke by Sasha, accessories couturier, specialising in silk flower headpieces, brooches and chokers.
- Address
- 31 Norfolk St, Paddington.
- Phone
- 9368 1423
Outre Gallery
Pop underground art, books, curios
Contemporary international pop, street, tiki, folk, surrealism, retro and underground art share the floor at Outre with an eclectic collection of books, rare magazines, kooky designer toys and other curiosities.
- Address
- Shop 7/285a Crown Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
Published Art
Specialist art and design bookshop
Fuelling the art, architecture and design communities, here lies an enviable stock of photography, fashion, film/video, interior design, graphic design, industrial design, landscape urban design and web design books.
- Address
- Shop 2/ 23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 02 9280 2839
Raoul Tackelburg Wedding Photography
Wedding Photography
Newtown-based wedding & portrait photographer with an artistic, timeless photojournalistic style. Raoul's quirky service includes a short Super 8 film as part of your wedding package (a creative alternative to standard wedding videos).
- Address
- Studio 107/3 Gladstone St, Newtown
- Phone
- 9550 3030
Sable and Argent
Premium 2-wheel lifestyle showroom
Sable & Argent is a must for any cycling or scooter enthusiast. With premium brands, a repair service and cafe, Sable & Argent is a lifestyle emporium, where like-minded people can seek professional advice.
- Address
- 85 Bourke St, Woolloomooloo
- Phone
- 9357 4699
Secret Dogs Business
Dog grooming & dog daycare
Watch your fellow dog owner glow green with envy after indulging your pooch in some Secret Dogs Business. Low profile, high quality grooming and day care for man's best friend. Also in North Sydney.
- Address
- 156 Mowbray Rd, Willoughby
- Phone
- 9967 0306
sidePLATE
Charming catering company
Bespoke caterer PLATED presents a fusion of delicious flavours, innovative presentation and seamless service incorporating their own farm products in event catering with a real flair.
- Address
- Phone
- T: 9699 6000
Single Origin Roasters
Boutique coffee for serious coffee lovers
Roasters of sustainably grown coffee from around the world. Serving up their outstanding espresso and delicious food from the cafe, the new Sideshow coffee bar alongside is ideal for a walk-by espresso or alternative brewing method.
- Address
- 60 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 9211 0665
somedays
Nordic fashion house & gallery
This store combines art and fashion in a loft-style gallery. Representing Scandinavian fashion, somedays is a hidden oasis of understated cool tucked away from the circus of Sydney's retail strip.
- Address
- 72 B Fitzroy Street, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 02 9331 6637
Spring Court
French shoes & art
The Spring Court Shop: Purveyors of the classic French shoe brands Spring Court and schmoove, and family-made since 1936. As worn by the legendary John Lennon amongst others. Open 7 days.
- Address
- 113a Commonwealth St, Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 9281 8806
Spring Court Potts Point
French shoes
Reminiscent of a 1920s parlour, complete with Florence Broadhurst wallpaper, Spring Court's Potts Point store showcases these classic French sneakers along side Schmoove (pictured) - classically influenced shoes with a genuine edge.
- Address
- 22 Macleay St, Potts Point
- Phone
- 9358 4888
Sur Bourke Espresso Bar
Espresso Bar
From the mismatched vintage crockery to house baked muffins, delectable homemade menus and a mounted installation of collector bicycles, Sur Bourke - French for 'On Bourke' - fuses urban French with Sydney style.
- Address
- 266 Bourke St, Darlinghurst
- Phone
- 8084 9376
T-Bar
Limited edition, designer t-shirts
Renowned for its originality, Melbourne-based T-Bar engages local artists, graphic designers, illustrators and photographers to create hundreds of unique, limited-edition, t-shirts showcased in a bar-like set up.
- Address
- 5 Palings Lane, ivy.
- Phone
- 9233 7174
The British Lolly Shop
All British favourites
Nostalgia meets many a new flavour at The British Lolly Shop. The colourful array of old favourites ranges from quality toffee, chocolate, sweets, liquorice and crisps to gourmet range Yorkshire Puddings, sauces and teas direct from the UK.
- Address
- 3/1-21 Darlinghurst Rd (Cnr Macleay),Kings Cross.
- Phone
- 9368 1703
The Candy Store
Fashion picks of the season
The sister store to Paris Texas and also the head office for Dollface Fashion Agency which is located above the shop. This store is everything you dreamt a fashion shop to be, filled with the best picks of the season.
- Address
- 561 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
- Phone
- 9380 9009
The Corner Shop CBD
The Corner Shop is for every cool hunter. With its eclectic mix of wait-list worthy designer collections, vintage finds and emerging Australian labels, the store is a creative sartorial platform in Sydney.
- Address
- The Strand, Shop 80-81, L1. Also at: 43 William St, Paddington
- Phone
- 9221 1788
The Family Jewels CBD
Lead designer Kate Dagher has been creating bold and fabulous jewels for 20 years, working in sterling silver and using semi-precious gems, pearls and crystals. Also features works from exciting Australian and international designers.
- Address
- Shop 6, 80 Castlereagh St.
- Phone
- 9233 5152
The Little Marionette
Boutique coffee and beans
Caffeine addicts can't go past this Parisian-inspired espresso bar where a team of impeccably trained baristas in matching striped shirts turn out luscious, creamy coffees using their many boutiquely roasted blends of beans. Sink into a cushiony sofa or pick a colourful rug from the basket and join the regulars at Gladstone Park across the road.
- Address
- 1a Booth Street, Balmain
- Phone
- 9810 9728
The r.e.a.l store
Sustainable design and living
A showcase of ordinary products with extraordinary messages. Shop from their edit of social, ethical and sustainable lifestyle products and designs and you will be supporting Hands That Shape Humanity and other global charities.
- Address
- 91 Bourke St, Woolloomooloo
- Phone
- 83569993
The Sardine Room
Modern Seafood Bistro - BYO
If you have an inclination to indulge in an authentic dining intimacy only found in European backstreets, The Sardine Room lures with its kitchen energy and adorably passionate owner, Angela Heracleous. Offering a seaside cabaret alongside a hand selected wine list, the menu is verbally delivered with enthusiasm to stimulate salivation. Rendezvous here with friends to experience when flamboyance meets fish.
- Address
- 2/31 Challis Ave, Potts Point.
- Phone
- 9357 7444
Urban Uprising
Collectible urban and underground art
Access the work of breakthrough and iconic urban artists at Urban Uprising's street art gallery. Investment pieces and prints for pleasure from artists as diverse as Banksy and Blak Le Rat.
- Address
- 314 Crown Street, Darlinghurst.
- Phone
- 9331 6614
Vendome Woollahra
Jewellery watches luxuries luggage
Complete with intimate jewellery salon, dedicated Haute Horology area and marble floors, 12 luxury brands are showcased for the first time in Australia. Sophisticated, limited, well crafted, and unique design takes priority at Vendome
- Address
- 178 Jersey Road (Cnr Hargrave), Woollahra
- Phone
- 02 9007 5332
Via Alley
Via Alley exists out of admiration for artists and designers who devote their brains to beautiful things. Cool objects, plastic cameras, mod cons, high fashion and independent publishing unite at this passionate gallery site
- Address
- The Galeries, Shop RG26A
- Phone
- 9264 7528
Vini
Italian Restaurant
Find simple yet elegant Italian food put on the menu board daily. Choose from over 25 Italian wines available by the glass. Vini holds weekly regional dinners on Tuesdays.
- Address
- 3/ 118 Devonshire Street (via Holt Street), Surry Hills.
- Phone
- 02 9698 5131
Wheels & Dollbaby
High glamour with rock'n'roll attitude
World famous for its posh-punk, Parisian scruff meets old Hollywood style, this boudoir-like boutique is a hotspot for those with a penchant for high glamour laced with a rock'n'roll attitude.
- Address
- 259 Crown Street, Darlinghurst.
- Phone
- 02 9361 3286
World
Men's and women's wear
Internationally renowned fashion house World offers a truly unique interpretation of luxury across men’s and womenswear collections. The store also incorporates WORLDbeauty, the first and only oasis of beauty brands sourcing time-honored apothecary delights.
- Address
- 1 Glenmore Road, Paddington
- Phone
- 02 9368 0442
Zambesi
Clothing store for women and men
Zambesi Men’s and Women’s collections are presented in this intriguing space alongside selected brands such as Martin Margiela, Nom*D, AF Vandevorst, Serge Thoraval, and Costume National Fragrances.
- Address
- 5 Glenmore Rd, Paddington.
- Phone
- 9331 1140
ZARA
Internationally popular, ZARA re-imagines and updates pieces for the contemporary wardrobe twice every week. Australia's first ZARA flagship features a custom range that considers our climatic conditions.
- Address
- Westfield Sydney, Pitt St Mall.
- Phone
- 9216 7000