Food Scene
The best wholesome food in big quantities. Amazing coffee and the real vibe of Chippendale.
43 locals recommend
Café Giulia
92 Abercrombie StThe best wholesome food in big quantities. Amazing coffee and the real vibe of Chippendale.
The absolute best Malaysian in Sydney. You have to book because it is so popular and quite trendy right now.
Malacca Straits on Broadway
66 Mountain StThe absolute best Malaysian in Sydney. You have to book because it is so popular and quite trendy right now.
Cho Dumpling King
8 Quay StReally basic but the best hand made and fresh dumplings in China Town.
Fine dining and contemporary Australian food. Ideal for that very special occasion.
88 locals recommend
Ester Restaurant
46-52 Meagher StFine dining and contemporary Australian food. Ideal for that very special occasion.
The best bakery in the area with delicious sandwiches, coffee, breads and cakes.
98 locals recommend
Brickfields
206 Cleveland StThe best bakery in the area with delicious sandwiches, coffee, breads and cakes.
Just around the corner and does the freshest soups if you like Vietnamese. Cash only though.
Pho Mumum
8-14 BroadwayJust around the corner and does the freshest soups if you like Vietnamese. Cash only though.
They make their own noodles in front of you. Delicious lamb skewers and stir fires. Very cheap and delicious. Cash Only.
Kungfu Ramen
215A Thomas StreetThey make their own noodles in front of you. Delicious lamb skewers and stir fires. Very cheap and delicious. Cash Only.
The Trinity
505 Crown StGreat sports bar with some good beers and a very good pub menu.
Argentinian BBQ over a huge open fire. Book in advance but if you like meat - this will be great.
110 locals recommend
Porteño
50 Holt StArgentinian BBQ over a huge open fire. Book in advance but if you like meat - this will be great.
Very authentic Pakistani and Indian food that is beautifully prepared and has never seen a bain marie. The service is excellent.
18 locals recommend
Lal Qila Restaurant
353 Cleveland StVery authentic Pakistani and Indian food that is beautifully prepared and has never seen a bain marie. The service is excellent.
Beautiful Burgers
87-97 Regent StName says it all - only open during the day.
Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters
32-36 City RdThe best coffee in Sydney.
Abdul’s Restaurant
563 Elizabeth StGreat Lebanese food and a cushion room upstairs.
Arts & Culture
Contemporary Chinese Art and the best tea house in the area.
329 locals recommend
White Rabbit Gallery
30 Balfour StContemporary Chinese Art and the best tea house in the area.
One of Sydney's most famous theatres. Very 'artsy' crowd mix with the die hard theatre goers.
84 locals recommend
Belvoir Street Theatre
25 Belvoir StOne of Sydney's most famous theatres. Very 'artsy' crowd mix with the die hard theatre goers.
Seymour Centre
Cleveland StreetA great place to see everything from stand up comedy to jazz.
All the best musicals - all the time. See if you can get last minute 'rush tickets'. It is only a few minutes walk away.
179 locals recommend
Capitol Theatre
13 Campbell StAll the best musicals - all the time. See if you can get last minute 'rush tickets'. It is only a few minutes walk away.
The Vanguard
42 King StReal cabaret at its best! Always great fun.
Drinks & Nightlife
Now called 'Chip off the Old Block' - great wine bar downstairs and gallery upstairs.
Mission Restaurant & Bar
3 Little Queen StNow called 'Chip off the Old Block' - great wine bar downstairs and gallery upstairs.
Very chilled and local trendy drinking spot. The best Malbec (Chilean/Argentinean) red wine in the area. Good for drinks and nibbles. Walk down the drive way and open the door - it will surprise you.
90 locals recommend
Freda's
107-109 Regent StVery chilled and local trendy drinking spot. The best Malbec (Chilean/Argentinean) red wine in the area. Good for drinks and nibbles. Walk down the drive way and open the door - it will surprise you.
Very trendy - this bar allows people to bring their pets. Great for dog lovers.
120 locals recommend
Arcadia
7 Cope StVery trendy - this bar allows people to bring their pets. Great for dog lovers.
Everything Else
This complex is where the supermarket and a whole range of other cafes, eateries and shopping are. It's Sydney's only vertical garden and has a park with a BBQ area.
144 locals recommend
Central Park Mall
28 BroadwayThis complex is where the supermarket and a whole range of other cafes, eateries and shopping are. It's Sydney's only vertical garden and has a park with a BBQ area.
Victoria Park
Parramatta RoadSun bathing on the lawn and then a cool dip.
Prince Alfred Park
Chalmers StreetPristine clean and brand new. Great place to bake in the sun.
Australian Museum
1 William StA great place to pass the time.
Such an amazing collection of shops restaurants and night markets. During Chinese New Year there are lion dances and fireworks every night. A feast for the senses.
190 locals recommend
Chinatown Sydney
84 Dixon StSuch an amazing collection of shops restaurants and night markets. During Chinese New Year there are lion dances and fireworks every night. A feast for the senses.
Shopping
Everything under the sun. The butcher there sells ready made roasts that are amazing. Cooked and ready to go! Catch a film after shopping - there is a cinema here too.
371 locals recommend
Broadway Sydney
1 Bay StEverything under the sun. The butcher there sells ready made roasts that are amazing. Cooked and ready to go! Catch a film after shopping - there is a cinema here too.
Shopping for souvenirs, hand bags, shoes and clothes on the ground level. Upstairs are the brand outlets... go crazy.
230 locals recommend
Paddy's Market
13 Hay StShopping for souvenirs, hand bags, shoes and clothes on the ground level. Upstairs are the brand outlets... go crazy.
Shopping, cafes and all that city shopping has to offer.
355 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
Shopping, cafes and all that city shopping has to offer.
Sightseeing
Saturday morning farmers' organic food market, art galleries, trendy bars and shows. Great hang out for young professionals.
276 locals recommend
Carriageworks
245 Wilson StSaturday morning farmers' organic food market, art galleries, trendy bars and shows. Great hang out for young professionals.
A walk through the old sandstone buildings will take you back a hundred years.
194 locals recommend
The University of Sydney
A walk through the old sandstone buildings will take you back a hundred years.
Australia's only archaeological museum. Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman and other cultures represented in this extensive collection. The mummies are worth it alone!
Nicholson Museum
Australia's only archaeological museum. Ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman and other cultures represented in this extensive collection. The mummies are worth it alone!
Do not miss this amazing place. You disappear into another world - so good.
105 locals recommend
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Cnr Harbour StDo not miss this amazing place. You disappear into another world - so good.
Great markets for bric a brak and second hand books. Great handicrafts and perfect for just wandering and looking.
199 locals recommend
Glebe Markets
Glebe Point RoadGreat markets for bric a brak and second hand books. Great handicrafts and perfect for just wandering and looking.
The centre of the city - underground tunnels take you to all the great eateries and shopping Sydney has to offer. Just disappear, find George St again and walk home.
33 locals recommend
Sydney Town Hall
483 George StThe centre of the city - underground tunnels take you to all the great eateries and shopping Sydney has to offer. Just disappear, find George St again and walk home.
Dixon Street
Dixon StreetChinatown's heart. Pubs, markets, restaurants and all things Chinese.
Entertainment & Activities
An amazing place to go and do a few laps or the gym. Clean and modern!
39 locals recommend
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre
458 Harris StAn amazing place to go and do a few laps or the gym. Clean and modern!
Powerhouse Museum
500 Harris StSydney's interactive museum of modern cultural achievements.