Guidebook for Randwick
Food Scene
Since opening its doors on August the 10th, 2007, The Sweet Spot has become Randwick’s favoured patisserie, and a communal meeting point among friends who want to catch up with good coffee and an assortment of cakes to indulge in.
23 locals recommend
The Sweet Spot Patisserie
18 Perouse RdSince opening its doors on August the 10th, 2007, The Sweet Spot has become Randwick’s favoured patisserie, and a communal meeting point among friends who want to catch up with good coffee and an assortment of cakes to indulge in.
When it comes to Lebanese cuisine, it is all about family and colourful feasting. At Lebanon and beyond we strive to do just that- celebrate life and family through the rich and exquisite flavours of the Middle East. We use the freshest wholesome ingredients, to bring you a memorable dining experience with an aroma of home, every time.
20 locals recommend
Lebanon & Beyond
187 Alison RdWhen it comes to Lebanese cuisine, it is all about family and colourful feasting. At Lebanon and beyond we strive to do just that- celebrate life and family through the rich and exquisite flavours of the Middle East. We use the freshest wholesome ingredients, to bring you a memorable dining experience with an aroma of home, every time.
Our recommended place for all-day breakfast and lunch! Opens at 5.30 am in the week (7 am on the weekend) for your early bird morning coffee. They are also open for dinner until 9 pm. The menu offers a great variety of fresh handmade food: Acai bowl, eggs on toast, big brekkie, vegetarian options, salads, pasta or burgers. Try their famous spider benedict. Warm atmosphere to share with your family and friends. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. It is a 9-minute walk from St Marks Lodge. Go to the end of Rae Street, then turn left on Avocat Street and first right onto Alison Road. Take a left turn on Belmore Rd and The Eggshellent will be 60m on the left.
7 locals recommend
Eggshellent
11 Belmore RdOur recommended place for all-day breakfast and lunch! Opens at 5.30 am in the week (7 am on the weekend) for your early bird morning coffee. They are also open for dinner until 9 pm. The menu offers a great variety of fresh handmade food: Acai bowl, eggs on toast, big brekkie, vegetarian options, salads, pasta or burgers. Try their famous spider benedict. Warm atmosphere to share with your family and friends. The staff are very welcoming and helpful. It is a 9-minute walk from St Marks Lodge. Go to the end of Rae Street, then turn left on Avocat Street and first right onto Alison Road. Take a left turn on Belmore Rd and The Eggshellent will be 60m on the left.
Organic Bread made from local farmer’s produce. 'Open bakery' where you can watch bread, pastries, pies and sausage rolls being baked all day!
80 locals recommend
Bake Bar
67 Frenchmans RdOrganic Bread made from local farmer’s produce. 'Open bakery' where you can watch bread, pastries, pies and sausage rolls being baked all day!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Ritz Bar is situated on the mezzanine level of the iconic Ritz cinema, and serves a variety of cocktails, beers & ciders, wines and a selection of scrumptious bar snacks
8 locals recommend
Temaki Bar Cafe | Sushi Bar
310-330 Oxford StThe Ritz Bar is situated on the mezzanine level of the iconic Ritz cinema, and serves a variety of cocktails, beers & ciders, wines and a selection of scrumptious bar snacks
Convivial locale serving inventive cocktails and wooden boards topped with gourmet pizzas and tapas
19 locals recommend
Li'l Darlin
51 Perouse RdConvivial locale serving inventive cocktails and wooden boards topped with gourmet pizzas and tapas
Beers, wines, cocktails, tapas to share in a convivial haunt with exposed-brick walls and antler chandeliers
55 locals recommend
Bat Country
32 St Pauls StBeers, wines, cocktails, tapas to share in a convivial haunt with exposed-brick walls and antler chandeliers
Sightseeing
A cliff top coastal walk, the Bondi to Coogee walk extends for six kilometres in Sydney's eastern suburbs. The walk features stunning views, beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. Both joggers and walkers will love it! To avoid crowds, go in the week rather than the weekend and don't forget your camera for some of Sydney's best shots!
384 locals recommend
Bondi to Coogee Walk
A cliff top coastal walk, the Bondi to Coogee walk extends for six kilometres in Sydney's eastern suburbs. The walk features stunning views, beaches, parks, cliffs, bays and rock pools. Both joggers and walkers will love it! To avoid crowds, go in the week rather than the weekend and don't forget your camera for some of Sydney's best shots!
Parks & Nature
Coogee is a relaxed coastal suburb. Its broad, sandy beach appeals to both swimmers and surfers, and the ocean pools cut into the headlands are popular with families. There are laid-back pubs and bars on the beachfront, while the surrounding streets are filled with alfresco cafes. Joggers take in dramatic ocean views on the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. Nearby Gordon’s Bay has snorkelling trails and rich marine life
529 locals recommend
Coogee Beach
Coogee is a relaxed coastal suburb. Its broad, sandy beach appeals to both swimmers and surfers, and the ocean pools cut into the headlands are popular with families. There are laid-back pubs and bars on the beachfront, while the surrounding streets are filled with alfresco cafes. Joggers take in dramatic ocean views on the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk. Nearby Gordon’s Bay has snorkelling trails and rich marine life
Two steps from St Marks Lodge, discover this hidden jewel. It feels like a wild oasis in Randwick's bustling neighbourhood. Very special
6 locals recommend
Alison Rd opp Fred Hollows Reserve station
Two steps from St Marks Lodge, discover this hidden jewel. It feels like a wild oasis in Randwick's bustling neighbourhood. Very special
With almost 31 million visitors a year, Centennial Park is one of Australia's most popular and historic public parklands, offering 189-hectares of wide open spaces. Originally the traditional home of the Gadi people and inaugurated in 1888, it retains its status as a people’s park – it's a spectacular recreational space for adults and children of all ages and is one of the few inner city parks in the world to offer horse riding facilities. It is also home to diverse flora and fauna and many significant tree plantings, including spectacular Port Jackson figs, Holm oaks and Norfolk Island pines dating back to the early 20th century
1102 locals recommend
Centennial Park
15 Locked BagWith almost 31 million visitors a year, Centennial Park is one of Australia's most popular and historic public parklands, offering 189-hectares of wide open spaces. Originally the traditional home of the Gadi people and inaugurated in 1888, it retains its status as a people’s park – it's a spectacular recreational space for adults and children of all ages and is one of the few inner city parks in the world to offer horse riding facilities. It is also home to diverse flora and fauna and many significant tree plantings, including spectacular Port Jackson figs, Holm oaks and Norfolk Island pines dating back to the early 20th century
Essentials
Coles Randwick
148 Belmore RdWoolworths Randwick
73 Belmore RdHarris Farm offers fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, cheese, gourmet, delicatessen and other deli groceries. It is a family owned business with 25 stores Australia-wide. We just love their rice pudding and yoghurt!
434 locals recommend
Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveHarris Farm offers fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, cheese, gourmet, delicatessen and other deli groceries. It is a family owned business with 25 stores Australia-wide. We just love their rice pudding and yoghurt!
Chemist Warehouse Randwick
168 Belmore RdNAB branch
8-28 The CorsoEntertainment & Activities
The Ritz Cinema, also known as the Ritz Theatre, is a heritage-listed cinema located at 43 St Pauls Street. It was designed by Aaron Bolt and built in 1937 by C. & B. J. Williams. Bolt is known for his classic art deco buildings throughout Sydney, such as his commissions for grand apartment buildings in Potts Point. In 2008, the Australian Film Walk of Fame was created outside the Ritz, with plaques honouring members of the Australian film industry.
261 locals recommend
Ritz Cinema
45 St Pauls StThe Ritz Cinema, also known as the Ritz Theatre, is a heritage-listed cinema located at 43 St Pauls Street. It was designed by Aaron Bolt and built in 1937 by C. & B. J. Williams. Bolt is known for his classic art deco buildings throughout Sydney, such as his commissions for grand apartment buildings in Potts Point. In 2008, the Australian Film Walk of Fame was created outside the Ritz, with plaques honouring members of the Australian film industry.
Royal Randwick is an iconic racecourse and the headquarters of the Australian Turf Club. The course proper has a circumference of 2224m with a home straight of 410m. Since 2014, Randwick hosts The Championships, a two-day season-ending meeting in April that offers over AUD$20 million in prize money. Other annual events include the Sydney Carnival, Spring Carnival and the Chinese Festival of Racing. In 2017, the inaugural running of The Everest (the richest race in Australia and the richest turf race in the world with $10 million in prize money) was held at Royal Randwick. Besides horse racing, Randwick Racecourse has been used as a venue for many other events including music concerts.
86 locals recommend
Royal Randwick Racecourse
Alison RoadRoyal Randwick is an iconic racecourse and the headquarters of the Australian Turf Club. The course proper has a circumference of 2224m with a home straight of 410m. Since 2014, Randwick hosts The Championships, a two-day season-ending meeting in April that offers over AUD$20 million in prize money. Other annual events include the Sydney Carnival, Spring Carnival and the Chinese Festival of Racing. In 2017, the inaugural running of The Everest (the richest race in Australia and the richest turf race in the world with $10 million in prize money) was held at Royal Randwick. Besides horse racing, Randwick Racecourse has been used as a venue for many other events including music concerts.
Getting Around
Book a GoGet Car to visit Sydney! GoGet is Australia's leading car share network. Rent a car by the hour or the day. Each vehicle has a home location, referred to as a "pod", either in a car park or on a street, typically in a highly populated urban neighbourhood. A pod is located on Rae Street near Dutruc Stree
56 locals recommend
GoGet CarShare Pod
Book a GoGet Car to visit Sydney! GoGet is Australia's leading car share network. Rent a car by the hour or the day. Each vehicle has a home location, referred to as a "pod", either in a car park or on a street, typically in a highly populated urban neighbourhood. A pod is located on Rae Street near Dutruc Stree