urban walkabout sydney shopping

an insider's shopping guide to Sydney's fashion, design and food culture

Alimentari

Delightful cafe in leafy street

2 Hopetoun Street, Paddington.

02 9358 2142

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Aperitif

European Wine Bar & Restaurant

7 Kellett Street, Potts Point.

T: 9357 4729

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Bambini Wine Room and Bar

Chic wine bar in the heart of CBD

185 Elizabeth Street.

9283 7089

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Bar Coluzzi

Popular cafe, renowned for its rich espresso

322 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.

02 9380 5420

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Beach Road Hotel

Corner pub

71 Beach Road, Bondi Beach.

T: 9130 7247

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Beauchamp Hotel

Fabulous heritage pub, courtyard & bistro

267 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst.

02 9331 2575

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bills Darlinghurst

Smart cafe with communal table

433 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst.

02 9360 9631.

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bills Surry Hills

Smart cafe in central location

359 Crown Street, Surry Hills.

02 9360 4762

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bills Woollahra

Slick cafe with outdoors area

Queens Court, 118 Queen Street, Woollahra.

02 9328 7997

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Bird Cow Fish

Bistro Espresso Cheese

4&5/500 Crown Street.

9380 4090

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Bondi Tucker

Restaurant quality food at cafe prices

80 Hall Street, Bondi Beach.

T: 9130 8080

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Bottega Del Vino

Wine made with food in mind

Shop 1, 77 Macleay St, Potts Point.

T: 9331 8333

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Brown Sugar

Cafe/Restaurant - "A local institution"

106 Curlewis St, Bondi Beach

9130 1566

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Cafe Hernandez

Quirky cafe open 24/7

60 Kings Cross Rd, Potts Point.

T: 9331 2343

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Cafe Mint

North African & Middle-eastern fusion

579 Crown Street, Surry Hills.

02 9319 0848

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Casa di Nico Italian Restaurant

Waterfront italian restaurant

The Promenade, King Street Wharf, Sydney.

9279 4115

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CherriJam

Moroccan style café, restaurant and bar

16/18 Cross St, Double Bay

02 9363 0555

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Coffee Tea or Me?

Charming, rustic corner cafe

536 Crown Street, Surry Hills.

02 9331 3452

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Dee Bees Cafe

Iconic café open 'til late

27 Knox Street, Double Bay

02 9327 6696

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Dov at Delectica

Personal cafe serving quality products

130 Victoria Street, Potts Point.

T: 9368 0600

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Drift at Ravesi's

Sydney's Hottest Beachside Bar

118 Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach

9365 4422

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Elizabeth Bay Cellars

Boutique liquors and fine wines

76 Elizabeth Bay Rd, Elizabeth Bay

T: 9358 1688

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Fifi Foveaux's

French-boudoir inspired cafe

428 Crown Street, Surry Hills.

02 9380 6881

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Forbes and Burton

Elegant bistro cafe

252 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst.

02 9356 8788

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Fratelli Fresh

Ever fresh goodness

81 Macleay Street, Potts Point.

T: 9368 6655

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Fratelli Paradiso

Trendy Italian cafe and bistro

12-16 Challis Avenue, Potts Point.

02 9357 1744

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Gertrude + Alice Cafe Bookstore

Cafe and second hand bookstore

46 Hall St, Bondi Beach

9130 5155

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Grand National

Cosy backstreet locals' bar and restaurant

161 Underwood Street, Paddington

02 9363 3096

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Gusto Cafe

Cosy, chic corner cafe

Broughton Street (corner Heeley Street)

02 9361 5640

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I'm Angus Steak House

Waterfront steak house

The Promenade, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney.

9264 5822

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Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

Iconic restaurant and bar

1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach.

T: 9365 9000

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Just William Chocolates

Exquisite hand-made chocolates

4 William Street, Paddington

02 9331 5468

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Kawa Cafe

Bohemian Surry Hills cafe

346-350 Crown Street, Surry Hills.

02 9331 6811

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Kirketon Dining Room & Bar

French Brasserie & Cocktail Bar

229 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst.

02 9332 2011

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Kobe Jones

Modern Japanese with a twist

29 Lime Street.

9299 5290

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Koko

Cool cafe, creative crowd

2/118 Devonshire Street (entry vial Holt).

8399 0100

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La Sala

Chic, modern Italian bistro

Ground Floor, 23 Foster Street, Surry Hills.

02 9281 3352

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Lamrock Cafe

Hip cafe, great food

72 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach.

T: 9130 6313

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Le Pain Quotidien

Bakery restaurant breakfast, lunch and dinner

72b Fitzroy St (cnr Bourke St), Surry Hills.

9360 8460

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Le pelican

Sandstone-walled French bistro

411 Bourke Street.

9380 2622

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Le Petit Creme

Delightful little French cafe

116-118 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst.

02 9361 4738

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Libertine

Shabby-chic French Vietnamese

1 Kellett Street, Kings Cross

02 9368 7507

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Light Brigade

Spacious bar, great restaurant upstairs

2a Oxford Street, Woollahra

02 9331 2930

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Lotus

Creative, sexy, cozy bar and bistro

22 Challis Avenue, Potts Point

02 9326 9000

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Lumiere

Smart cafe & French pattisserie

13/ 417 Bourke Street, Surry Hills.

02 9331 6184

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Lush on Bondi

Closest licensed cafe to Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach Pavilion, Bondi Beach.

T: 9300 8555

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Macleay Street Bistro

Foodies delight

73A Macleay St, Pottts Point.

T: 9358 4891

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Melt

Eclectic lounge and bar

12 Kellett Street, Potts Point

02 9380 6060

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Micky's Cafe

Popular diner open till midnight

268 Oxford Street, Paddington

02 9361 5157

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Nick's Bar & Grill

Innovative cuisine and stunning views

The Promenade- King Street Wharf.

02 9279 0122

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Nick's Bondi Beach Pavilion

Innovative cuisine and stunning views

Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach Pavilion.

T: 9365 4122

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Nick's Seafood Restaurant

Innovative cuisine and stunning views

The Promenade, Cockle Bay Wharf, Sydney.

9264 1212

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Organic Food Markets

Fresh, free-range and gourmet produce

Fitzroy Gardens, Macleay St, Potts Point

T: 9999 2226

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Paddington Inn

Boutique pub, bistro and outdoor area

338 Oxford St, Paddington.

9380 5913

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Penny's Lane

Relaxed, contemporary bistro

Cnr Pennys Lane and Kings Cross Road, Kings Cross

02 9356 8177

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Poolside Cafe @ Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

Chic cafe with breathtaking views

1C Mrs Macquarie's Rd, The Domain.

T: 8354 1044

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Red Belly at The Storrier

Contemporary a-la-carte

15 Springfield Ave, Potts Point.

T: 8988 6999

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Royal Hotel

Popular bar with stunning architecture

237 Glenmore Road, Paddington

02 9331 2604

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Ruby Rabbit

Bar, club & dance space

231 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst.

02 9326 0044

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SAKS espresso & wine

Boutique cafe and wine bar

82 Campbell St (Cnr Foster St), Surry Hills.

9281 1312

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Simmone Logue

Locally renown corner cafe

2 Cross St, Double Bay.

9327 5700

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Single Origins Roasters

Boutique coffee for serious coffee lovers

60-64 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills.

9211 0665

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Sloanes Cafe

Fantastic food and coffee, garden courtyard

312 Oxford Street, Paddington

02 9331 6717

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The Barrio

Tapas restaurant and late night bar

231A Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.

9357 6869

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The Bourbon

Stylish bar, bistro and cocktail venue

24 Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross.

T: 9358 1144

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The British Lolly Shop

All British favourites

3/1-21 Darlinghurst Rd (Cnr Macleay),Kings Cross.

T: 9368 1703

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The Colombian Hotel

117 ? 123 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst.

02 9360 2151

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The Deli Potts Point

Food lovers’ heaven – delicatessen

Shop5, 65 Macleay Street, Potts Point

02 9358 1266

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The Eastern Hotel

An oasis in the heart of the Junction

500 oxford Street. Bondi Junction

02 9287 7828

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The Establishment

Chic Sydney bar

252 George Street, Sydney.

9240 3000

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The Goods Organic

Organic food store and cafe

253 Crown Street, Darlinghurst.

02 9357 6690

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The Piano Room

Classic cocktail lounge

Cnr Kings Cross & Darlinghurst Rds, Kings Cross

T: 9356 8238

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The Polo Lounge

Premier nightspot

Level 2, 134 Oxford St, Darlinghurst.

9331 3467

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The Rocks Teppanyaki

Serving Traditional Japanese Teppanyaki Cuisine

176 Cumberland Street.

9250 6020

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The Sardine Room

Modern Seafood Bistro - BYO

2/31 Challis Ave, Potts Point.

T: 9357 7444

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The Tea Room QVB

Sydney's most decadent afternoon tea

L3, North End, QVB, 455 George Street.

9283 7279

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The Victoria Room

Bohemian elegance, restaurant & bar

Level 1, 235 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.

02 9357 4488

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The Water Bar

Chic cocktail lounge

6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo

T: 9331 9000

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Toast Café

Exclusive café of gourmet delights

45 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills

02 9280 2615

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Toby's Estate

Distinctive coffee and tea

Manning & Macleay Sts, Potts Point.

T: 8356 9264

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Tomatillo

Fast casual dining

40B Darlinghurst Rd, Kings Cross

T: 9326 0900

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Tropicana Cafe

Spacious cafe, open to sidewalk

227 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.

02 9360 9809

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Verde Bar and Restaurant

Modern Italian with soul

115 Riley Street (Cnr Stanley), East Sydney.

T: 9380 8877

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Vini

Italian wine bar & restaurant

3/ 118 Devonshire Street (via Holt Street), Surry Hills.

02 9698 5131

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Woollahra Hotel

Chic bars and cellars, home to Bistro Moncur

116 Queen Street, Woollahra

02 9363 2782

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Yellow Bistro & Food Store

Interactive Bistro and Food Store

57 Macleay Street, Potts Point

02 9357 3400

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Zinc Bar

Popular cafe with seasonal menu - BYO

77 Macleay St, Potts Point

T: 9358 6777

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