3 Weeds Rozelle

Iconic, award-winning bar and restaurant

Winner of the Gastro Pub of the year, AHA(NSW) Awards 2008 and rated a Top 10 Pub in Sydney, in the SMH Good Food Guide 2009, the 3 Weeds Rozelle is an iconic, award winning restaurant, bars and function venue. Now open for Sunday lunch.

Address

197 Evans St, Rozelle

Phone

9818 2788

ArtHouse Hotel

Award-winning restaurant and bar

Built in 1836, this inner city building has been faithfully restored to its former glory - presenting an amazing, multi-award winning venue with old world charm, four bars and an a la carte restaurant.

Address

275 Pitt Street, Sydney

Phone

9284 1200

Bar H

All day eating and drinking space

H is for Hamish. After nine years in the kitchen at Kylie Kwong, Hamish and partner Rebecca have transformed an iconic corner cafe into Bar H- a slick, European transitional bar space offering coffee, wine and modern Australian fare all day.

Address

80 Campbell St, Surry Hills

Phone

9280 1980

Beach Road Hotel

Corner pub

Aussie spirit, pacific soul, international flavour. A local institution with free live music 6 nights a week. Lunch and Dinner 7 days.

Address

71 Beach Road, Bondi Beach

Phone

9130 7247

Beauchamp Hotel

Fabulous heritage pub, courtyard & bistro

A major renovation has given this institution of a Sydney pub a charmingly modern, loungey, and luscious style which is laid back yet decidedly cool. The food and the upstairs courtyard are a must.

Address

267 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

Phone

9331 2575

bills Darlinghurst

Smart cafe with communal table

A refreshing, relaxed approach to modern Australian dining with a winning formula of great coffee, fresh produce, exceptional service, a renowned communal dining table and world-famous eggs.

Address

433 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst

Phone

9360 9631

Bondi Markets

Artists, designers and craft-makers

At the famous Bondi Markets, discover Australia's best emerging designers (Susien Chong established the 'Lover' fashion label here) amongst vintage clothes, art and novelties, sunglasses, books, gifts and so much more.

Address

Bondi Beach Public School, Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach.

Phone

9315 8988

Bourke Street Bakery

Iconic baked treats

This famous bakery is eternally buzzing. From unique pastries to gourmet sausage rolls and winning sourdough, this Surry Hills institution serves up delectable treats worth lining up for.

Address

633 Bourke Street, Surry Hills

Phone

9699-1011

Cargo Bar

Landmark of Sydney's nightlife

Waterside vistas, sparkling long drinks and a relaxed dining intimacy make up Cargo Bar's ineffable social recipe by day. As a landmark of Sydney's nightlife, the venue also welcomes local DJs and live musicians to brew its international party atmosphere. Its trusted ambiance and daily specials lure locals while its position ensures a diverse crowd.

Address

21 Lime St, King St Wharf

Phone

9262 1777

Corner Bar

Bar for all occasions

Corner Bar, the Peninsula's first small bar, serves up excellent cocktails, great wines by the glass, boutique beers and grazing boards all in a very cool setting. Available for selective function hire and external catering.

Address

632 Darling St, Balmain

Phone

9810 7070

Crane Sushi Bar

Japanese fusion bar and restaurant

A recent addition to the dining strip that is Bayswater Road, Crane fuses Japanese dining with the fun of a late night hangout, elements which are fast catching the attention of Sydney’s A list. Lead by head chef Tai Chi, the extensive fusion menu reveals both contemporary and traditional takes on Japanese favourites, from platters of sashimi and nigari bites to blends of green tea and tiramisu for dessert.

Address

32 Bayswater Road, Potts Point

Phone

9357 3414

Cruise Bar

Cruise Bar does a Modern Interpretation of Italian Cuisine, with cocktail lounge, bar, events space and wandering harbour views. DJs decorate the waterfront atmospheres four nights a week or try your hand at a Cocktail Master Class.

Address

Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay

Phone

9251 1188

Delicado Foods

A Taste Of Spain

Delicado Foods and Wines is a 'Taste of Spain' in McMahon's Point. The wine and tapas bar, a previous winner of Restaurant and Catering's Best Tapas in NSW, is a true 'cult' foodies and wine lovers destination which mixes modern and traditional Spanish cuisine with superior wine and food knowledge, service and ambience. Delicado also consists of a European style delicatessen and specialty bottle-shop where monthly wine education classes are offered.

Address

134 Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point

Phone

9955 9399

Drift at Ravesi's

Sydney's Hottest Beachside Bar

Ravesi's exclusive new cocktail lounge for the Bondi A-list and visitors, Drift boasts incredible beachside views, an exquisite menu and a world class cocktail and wine experience. Takes contemporary luxury to new heights.

Address

118 Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach

Phone

9365 4422

Fratelli Paradiso

Bistro e pasticceria

Iconic and perennially hip, Fratelli Paradiso is an all-Italian bistro and pasticceria with a weekly changing blackboard menu and knowledgeable and professional service. This eatery is deeply woven into Sydney's culinary folklore.

Address

12-16 Challis Avenue, Potts Point

Phone

9357 1744

Gelato Messina Surry Hills

Adventurous gelato, specialty cakes and pieces.

The mad professors of Darlinghurst desserts have brought all the fan favourites to the new location too including the poached figs and marsala and salted caramel with white chocolate.

Address

389 Crown Street, Surry Hills

Phone

8354 1223

gigi

Woodfire pizzas

Hard-core fans rave victoriously about gigi's 13 inches of scant thin crust topped with the secret recipes of Naples. Find a perch between the central woodfire oven and urban murals and review it for yourself.

Address

379 King St, Newtown

Phone

9557 2224

Grandma's Bar

Small bar & café

In the basement below a guitar shop find a retro-sexual haven of cosmopolitan kitsch and faded granny glamour complete with five pages of cocktails. Imbibe tiki drinks, Brazilian milkshakes and a Philadelphian Fish House punch invented in the 1700s.

Address

Basement, 275 Clarence St

Phone

9264 3004

Grasshopper Eating House & Bar

Small bar and restaurant

This watering hole wins the small bar stakes, thanks to dangerously addictive cocktails in recycled jam jars and a moody interior featuring vintage furniture by candlelight. It also boasts enough secret nooks to lose yourself for the night and the customary blinkand-you’ll-miss it laneway location. The menu at the upstairs restaurant is a classy take on comfort food – think quail with smoked eggplant and broadbeans.

Address

Temperance Lane (off George Street, between King and Market), Sydney

Phone

9947 9025

Greenwood Plaza

Shopping centre

Home to dozens of shops and restaurants, this is the kind of place you could lose yourself in for days. It's a good thing, then, that it also offers a childcare facility and free parking.

Address

Pacific Highway(above North Sydney train station), North Sydney

Phone

9923 0700

Hemmesphere

Opulent lounge bar

Inspired by Ottoman Empire sophistication, Hemmesphere is a world of refined opulence. Enjoy sumptuos cocktails & Japanese delicacies while relaxing at the lounge bar, exotically furnished with low, comfortable lounges.

Address

Level 4, 252 George Street, Sydney.

Phone

9240 3040

Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

Iconic restaurant and bar

A revamped swimming complex now home to a five star bar and restaurant gracing the cliffs of South Bondi. Floor to ceiling windows opening on to a balcony enhance this exceptional dining and bar experience.

Address

1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach.

Phone

9365 9000

ivy Bar

Bar of the Year - Time Out Magazine

A sophisticated new urban playground, this purpose-built bar has intimate corners for quiet chats and relaxed lounging plus lots of space for dancing the night away.

Address

330 George Street, ivy, Sydney.

Phone

9240 3000

Jackies Cafe

Cafe, restaurant and bar

Now open for dinner Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, this buzzing Paddington cafe and sushi bar is adored by many a local and celebrity. Bustle your way into the sunny courtyard and settle in for a great brew and amongst a cool Sydney crowd or bunker down for a relaxed meal and a chat.

Address

1c Glenmore Road (cnr Oxford Street), Paddington.

Phone

9380 9818

Jester Seeds

Small bar

Take a seat on a vinyl sofa, or channel an inner west house party in the courtyard and discover Jester Seeds' twist on grunge. Sip decadent cocktails against a backdrop that nods its head to street art.

Address

127 King St, Newtown

Phone

9557 7008

La Bodeguita Del Medio

Cuban themed restaurant & bar

The doors have recently opened at the Cuban themed La Bodeguita del Medio. 'The home of the mojito'. A delightfully bohemian restaurant and bar in the old Havana style, with a radiant, cosmopolitan atmosphere. Expect live Cuban music and dancing.

Address

125 York St, Sydney

Phone

9264 4224

Longrain Surry Hills

Restaurant and cocktail bar

Wicked cocktails and Thai street food circulate Longrain's chic and sexy cocktail bar, with resident DJ's setting the perfect mood. Try the Caipiroska, Ping-Pong and Bloody Longrain cocktails, or sit-down to contemporary Thai upstairs.

Address

85 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

Phone

9280 2888

Madame Fling Flong

Retro lounge & wine bar

Red boudoir hang out for mezze plates and a tipple in easy company at this hideaway about Soni's. Also screening classic, cult and foreign movies on Tuesday nights, which go down a treat with Madame's special cocktails.

Address

Level 1, 169 King St (above Soni's), Newtown

Phone

9565 2471

Manly Wine

Manly's favourite wine bar

A glass of vino watching the waves? Paradise. Ornate chandeliers, ferns and geraniums hang from the ceiling of this cozy wine bar where you can settle into a comfy chair in the corner with a glass of red or enjoy the sea breeze out the front with a cocktail and unobstructed views of Manly's famous beach.

Address

8-13 South Steyne, Manly

Phone

8966 9000

Mid City Centre

Inner-city retail mecca

This inner-city retail mecca is home to fast fashion stars like Trenery, Rodeo Show, Portmans, Witchery, Forever New and Oxford as well as leading lifestyle brands like Hype DC, General Pants, Industrie and Surf Dive and Ski.

Address

Pitt Street Mall, Sydney

Phone

9210 4242

Miss Chu

Vietnamese hawker style Café

Known as the queen of rice paper rolls, Miss Chu brings her bold take on Vietnamese hawker favourites to this hole in the wall canteen come cafe. Order from quirkily designed menus or take advantage of the catering service.

Address

Cnr Bourke & William Streets, Woolloomooloo

Phone

8356 9988

misschu Bondi

Vietnamese hawker style tuckshop

Slightly removed from the masses, the queen of rice paper rolls has set up shop in a fashionably tucked away Bondi Beach laneway. Serving up Misschu's usual favourites, enjoy a selection of Sake poured at the stylish inside bar, with some Banh Xeo specialties from their newly added Vietnamese Crepery.

Address

178 Campbell Pde

Phone

9365 7762

Mojo Record Bar

Great records, great drinks

There's a swagger of understated cool to this drinking den/vinyl store. From the play of dim light on the timber bar to the eclectic catalogue of records best perused beverage in hand, Mojo gets everything right.

Address

Basement Level, 73 York Street, Sydney

Phone

9262 4999

Morena

Modern Latin American fine dining

Headed by Peruvian chef Alejandro Saravia, diners can expect haute cuisine Latin American style at Morena. Saravia deftly combines Peruvian flavours with fine Australian produce from blue eye cod to seared alpaca backstrap.

Address

15/425 Bourke St, Surry Hills

Phone

0405 902 896

Olivo on Blue

Italian & Modern Australian casual dining

For great Italian and Modern Australian casual dining, head to Olivo on Blue in Mcmahons Point village. From breakfast to dinner and all in-between, it's friendly ambience will hit the spot whatever you're after.

Address

133-135 Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point

Phone

9922 2064

Paddington Inn

Boutique pub, bistro and outdoor area

An icon, the Paddington Inn is one of Sydney's original gastro pubs. Today it is one of Paddington's hotspots where the stylish and well heeled go to drink and sample some of "The Paddo's" amazing food.

Address

338 Oxford St, Paddington.

Phone

9380 5913

Paddington Markets

Artists, designers and craft-makers

This bustling collection of market stalls that springs up each Saturday from 10am to 4pm (10-5 EDST) is a must-see tourist attraction but has been just as popular with Sydneysiders since the first stalls were set up in 1973. Many established Australian designers started here, including Lisa Ho and the talent behind Dinosaur Designs. Alongside the work of budding fashion designers you will find jewellery, homewares, gourmet foiod, ceramics, art, baby clothes, toys and knick-knacks.

Address

395 Oxford Street, Paddington

Phone

02 9331 2923

Rozelle Markets

Sydney's favourite second-hand markets

With around 100 stalls and live music every Saturday and Sunday, Rozelle Markets is Sydney's favourite antique, collectable and second hand market. Vintage, rare, unusual, quirky or just plain practical must-haves at excellent prices.

Address

Rozelle School, 663 Darling Street, Rozelle

Phone

9818 5373

Rubyos

Modern Australian grazing restaurant

rubyos is a new concept in casual dining featuring a modern Australian grazing menu, which is designed to be shared. Fill a table with friends, entrée size dishes and voluptuous wines. Savor mixed morsels until full.

Address

18-20 King St, Newtown

Phone

9557 2669

Slide

Bar, restaurant, cabaret

Sydney's home of the acclaimed El Circo and nightly cabaret, this venue is housed in a 1920s Art Deco building moments from Hyde Park. Relish cocktails on the mezzanine, entertainment and fine dining packages or book a function

Address

41 Oxford St, Darlinghurst

Phone

8915 1899

Small Bar

Intimate bar

An early leader of the hole-in-the-wall bar movement currently reshaping Sydney's
socials scene, Small Bar's wooden floorboards echo the kitchen percussion of home cooked food. A prime spot for a dinner party with no washing up.

Address

48 Erskine Street, Sydney

Phone

9279 0782

Sonoma Cafe Paddington

Sourdough bakery

Tucked into a neat little posse of shops on Glenmore Road, Sonoma Bakery offers fine artisan breads filled with passion and integrity. Signature loaves line the windows, made with nothing but organic flour, filtered water, sourdough starter and sea salt, while seasonal menus provide breakfasts, lunches and pastries to satisfy throughout the day. The cosy cafe is a Paddington staple and an extension of the family built Sonoma Baking Company - perfect for bread-to-go or a little bit of time out.

Address

241A Glenmore Road, Paddington

Phone

9331 3601

Sugarmill

An ode to the Kings Cross of old

A lively blend of modern, antique and kitsch, Sugarmill is a unique Kings Cross spot day or night. Cocktail pitchers, board games and weekly comedy are highlights, as are the vintage furnishings, pub menu and DJs all week round.

Address

33-37 Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross

Phone

9368 7333

Sydney Fish Markets

Australia's home of seafood

Experience the slow food movement Pyrmont is heralded for. The SMH Growers' Market is held on the first Saturday of every month. Be tempted by freshly baked pastries, organic fruit and vegetables, flowers and preserves.

Address

Corner Jones & Gipps Street, Pyrmont

Phone

9660 4280

Sydney Jewish Museum

Holocaust & Australian Jewish history

This striking museum chronicles the Holocaust, Jewish culture, and the lives of Sydney's evolving Jewish community through artfully curated exhibitions. Don't miss Dressing Sydney: The Jewish Fashion Story - it offers a glimpse into Sydney's garment industry.

Address

148 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst

Phone

9360 7999

Sydney Opera House

Adventure underneath the sails and you will find an inspired world and one of the busiest performing arts centres on Earth – home to 1600 creative performances each year, daily tours and a colourful variety of dining options to spoil the tastebuds. 

Address

Bennelong Point

Phone

9250 7777

The East Village

A beautiful bar, delicious dining room food

Charming and multi-faceted, the East Village Hotel throws fantastic functions, pours boutique beer at a beautiful bar and presents five star food and expert wine matching in their dining room.

Address

234 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst

Phone

9331 5457

The Establishment

Chic Sydney bar

Sensationally decadent bar attracting the who's who of the Sydney's social scene. Commanding cast iron columns, pressed metal ceilings and a garden bar with exposed brick feautres complement this luxurious space.

Address

252 George Street, Sydney.

Phone

9240 3000

The Fringe Bar

Locals' favourite - iconic bohemian pub, entertainment venue & Saturday markets

Iconic, bohemian pub offering weekly comedy nights, live entertainment and scrumptious cocktails. A must destination also for nerd battles at Trivia or eclectic vintage finds at Fringe Bar Markets. Enjoy lunch, dinner or a big night out.

Address

106 Oxford Street, Paddington.

Phone

9360 5443

The Green Room Lounge

Small bar

This 50s style lounge bar presents a neat slice of yesteryear. The drinks list is mostly local with boutique wines, beers and ciders. Their real passion is cocktails, with an extensive list covering everything from the classics to their own exclusive menu.

Address

156 Enmore Rd, Enmore

Phone

8021 8451

The Grounds

Lunch, brunch and breakfast

There are a few ideas behind the name of The Grounds. One suggests its because almost everything served is grown on location, but others believe it's about the owners setting new grounds in quality coffee. The industrial warehouse turned sophisticated setting roasts coffee according to its origin and flavour profile to enhance unique tastes. And furthermore, despite this next level approach to early dining, the service and setting are humble and holistic - a refreshingly grounded, honest approach to first class produce.

Address

Building 7A, No.2 Huntley St, Alexandria

Phone

9699 2225

The Loft

Tapas and cocktail spot

theloft’s wood panelled bar, beaded chandeliers and up lit ceilings infuses this cocktail spot with a Moorish casbah extravagance. Between its 180 degree views of Sydney harbour, creative cocktail mixology and local DJs, this late night venue lures a crowd of style and sophistication.

Address

13 Lime St, King St Wharf

Phone

9299 4770

The Point Deli

Delicatessen, coffee shop, sandwich bar

With big lunch queues proof of their delicious deli, baked and sandwich goods, the converted house that is the Point Deli is a great spot to take in the local atmosphere.

Address

118 Blues Point Rd, McMahons Point

Phone

9955 1700

The Star

Sydney's premier location

Seek and you shall find' is the secret to Pyrmont after dark. Watch a musical at the Lyric Theatre followed by cocktails at Sokyo, a tequila degustation at Rock Lily or a bottle of red from the world-class cellar at Black.

Address

80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont

Phone

1800 700 700

The Strand Arcade

Premium fashion retailers

Defined by its ambient shopping experience and unique offering of premium fashion retailers, The Strand Arcade celebrates the craftsmanship and artisan techniques behind its leading contemporary Australian designers which include Lover, Manning Cartell, Alex Perry, Lisa Ho, Akira and Dinosaur Designs.

Address

412-414 George Street, Sydney

Phone

9232 4199

The World Bar

Bar, music venue, art space

This historic four-storey Victorian terrace has been home to countless legends and varied debauchery over the last century. The maze of cosy rooms, booths, stairwells and hidden areas, including concept space Apothecary Bar, is open for exploration. Its 'teapot' cocktail and pizza menus run alongside rotating art exhibitions and live jazz to embody mischief and embrace characters of all eccentricities, from all over the world.

Address

24 Bayswater Rd, Kings Cross

Phone

9357 7700

Tilbury Hotel

A little taste of good taste

Situated in the heart of Woolloomooloo, the Tilbury's boasts a warm and comfortable environment with varnished wood, long leather banquettes, fireplaces, a generous sized deck and tranquil courtyard. The downstairs dining room offers a view out to the courtyard.

Address

12-18 Nicholson Street, Woolloomooloo

Phone

9368 1955

Twig Café

Garden café with sustainable produce

Twig Café treats the 'organic' claim seriously, with a solemn promise to sustainability that mixes with serious foodie credentials for an all day brekkie, high tea or lunch experience you won't forget. Stay tuned for news on evening fare.

Address

357 Cleveland St, Surry Hills

Phone

8021 6406

Velero

Spanish restaurant & tapas bar

Embark on a culinary tour of provincial Spain with cured meats, imported cheese, paella and tapas alongside Spanish sherry, beer or wine. With private dining also available, Velero offers a unique niche at the picturesque Woolloomooloo wharf.

Address

2/6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo

Phone

9356 2222

Woolpack Hotel

Hotel & bistro

Pouring beer since 1885, Redfern's most elegant Hotel pub boasts a contemporary finish, stained timber public bar, lawn seating and bistro dining. Exhibitions and live music compliment Haloumi burgers and cider in this warm atmosphere

Address

229 Chalmers St, Redfern

Phone

9698 2077

Zeta Bar

Progressive, Sydney CBD Cocktail Bar

Zeta Bar is a progressive cocktail bar and exclusive escape in Sydney’s CBD. Stylish, sleek and sophisticated, Zeta is internationally acclaimed as one of the most cutting edge cocktail bars in the southern hemisphere. Zeta has won multiple awards year on year for its bartenders, playful drinks, cocktail classics and seasonal, trend setting concepts.

Address

Hilton Sydney, Level 4, 488 George Street, Sydney

Phone

9265 6070