Guidebook for Darlinghurst
Food Scene
Breakfast or brunch- this is the place to go! Be prepared for a line on the weekend.
Get the corn fritters or the buttermilk pancakes.
88 locals recommend
Bills
433 Liverpool StBreakfast or brunch- this is the place to go! Be prepared for a line on the weekend.
Get the corn fritters or the buttermilk pancakes.
Onde
346 Liverpool StreetFrench fare. Helpful waiters. Changing menu. Get the steak :)
Because you have to try the slushie cocktails and the amazing menu. Cheeseburger spring rolls! Yes please.
141 locals recommend
Ms.G’s
155 Victoria StBecause you have to try the slushie cocktails and the amazing menu. Cheeseburger spring rolls! Yes please.
The best farmers market in Sydney. Open 8-1 Saturdays. Get the train to Redfern and walk down Wilson St.
276 locals recommend
Carriageworks
245 Wilson StThe best farmers market in Sydney. Open 8-1 Saturdays. Get the train to Redfern and walk down Wilson St.
Known for their sourdough, stop in for a coffee and some breakfast. Each store offers close to a dozen different sourdoughs, as well as traditional loaves, sandwiches, pies, brownies, cookies, cakes, soup du jour and excellent coffee.
66 locals recommend
Infinity Bakery
274 Victoria StKnown for their sourdough, stop in for a coffee and some breakfast. Each store offers close to a dozen different sourdoughs, as well as traditional loaves, sandwiches, pies, brownies, cookies, cakes, soup du jour and excellent coffee.
Clever pan-Asian menus and seasonal cocktails in a stylish spot with outdoor tables and city views.
Walk down and it's probably safer to book online.
81 locals recommend
China Doll
6 Cowper Wharf RoadwayClever pan-Asian menus and seasonal cocktails in a stylish spot with outdoor tables and city views.
Walk down and it's probably safer to book online.
Minimal means more, especially at Love Supreme, the Paddington pizza place known for its regular use of organic ingredients. Get here early to grab a table.
29 locals recommend
Love Supreme
180 Oxford StMinimal means more, especially at Love Supreme, the Paddington pizza place known for its regular use of organic ingredients. Get here early to grab a table.
Eclectic cafe meals served in a cool cafe with rustic decor, retro fittings and a wooden chandelier.
Delicious breakfasts! And coffees. And lunches. You can't go wrong.
22 locals recommend
Bootsdarling
333 S Dowling StEclectic cafe meals served in a cool cafe with rustic decor, retro fittings and a wooden chandelier.
Delicious breakfasts! And coffees. And lunches. You can't go wrong.
Argentinian restaurant with BBQ pit serving an array of meats, delicious sides (get the brussel sprouts), beer & wine.
Upstairs is the cocktail bar Gardel's Bar which is good if you are waiting for a table and need a bar snack or two.
110 locals recommend
Porteño
50 Holt StArgentinian restaurant with BBQ pit serving an array of meats, delicious sides (get the brussel sprouts), beer & wine.
Upstairs is the cocktail bar Gardel's Bar which is good if you are waiting for a table and need a bar snack or two.
The original Bourke St Bakery (or there is one closer to us in Potts Point). Bourke Street Bakery began as a little corner store bakery. Over the years Bourke Street Bakery has grown into a Sydney institution
Get the sausage roll!
324 locals recommend
Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
633 Bourke StThe original Bourke St Bakery (or there is one closer to us in Potts Point). Bourke Street Bakery began as a little corner store bakery. Over the years Bourke Street Bakery has grown into a Sydney institution
Get the sausage roll!
Shopping
Voted best gelato in Australia. Treat yourself to one of the five weekly specials.
262 locals recommend
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria StVoted best gelato in Australia. Treat yourself to one of the five weekly specials.
Bookstore with a cafe to help you browse for longer. Good selection of small gifts.
50 locals recommend
Berkelouw Paddington
19 Oxford StBookstore with a cafe to help you browse for longer. Good selection of small gifts.
Gorman
161 King StAussie brand with quirky clothes
Saturday market featuring clothing, accessories & home items from local craftspeople & designers.
252 locals recommend
Paddington Markets
395 Oxford StSaturday market featuring clothing, accessories & home items from local craftspeople & designers.
Parks & Nature
A harbour beach in Double Bay. A lovely beach with shark nets, cafe and kiosk.
11 locals recommend
The Nielsen
Greycliffe AvenueA harbour beach in Double Bay. A lovely beach with shark nets, cafe and kiosk.
Fantasic walking track around The Botanic Gardens taking you past the amazing views at Mrs Macquarie's Chair and further on to The Opera House. Stop for a coffee at Opera Bar.
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadFantasic walking track around The Botanic Gardens taking you past the amazing views at Mrs Macquarie's Chair and further on to The Opera House. Stop for a coffee at Opera Bar.
Lovely walk down to Rushcutters Bay, continue walking along the path to the right til you touch the wall and walk home- a solid 5km walk. Alternatively, take a rug and a picnic and grab a lovely spot in the sun.
339 locals recommend
Rushcutters Bay Park
2A New South Head RdLovely walk down to Rushcutters Bay, continue walking along the path to the right til you touch the wall and walk home- a solid 5km walk. Alternatively, take a rug and a picnic and grab a lovely spot in the sun.
Parsley Bay Reserve
Parsley RoadFantastic beach with plenty of grass areas for picnics.
Join the cool kids and grab a rock in the sun. Fantastic snorkelling here too with a map to follow.
180 locals recommend
Gordons Bay
Join the cool kids and grab a rock in the sun. Fantastic snorkelling here too with a map to follow.
Secret beach and our favourite. Get the bus 324 from Bayswater Rd. Get off at the council chambers and walk down the steps.
Pontoons and shark nets, showers and a cafe.
101 locals recommend
Redleaf Cafe
536 New South Head RdSecret beach and our favourite. Get the bus 324 from Bayswater Rd. Get off at the council chambers and walk down the steps.
Pontoons and shark nets, showers and a cafe.
Hyde Park is Australia’s oldest park and a particularly good spot for a lunchtime picnic or just relax under a shady tree. Features, Archibald Fountain, a statue of Captain Cook, ANZAC War Memorial and Pool of Remembrance.
374 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Elizabeth StreetHyde Park is Australia’s oldest park and a particularly good spot for a lunchtime picnic or just relax under a shady tree. Features, Archibald Fountain, a statue of Captain Cook, ANZAC War Memorial and Pool of Remembrance.
Sightseeing
Walk down to Mrs Macquarie's Chair for an awesome view of the Opera House & Harbour Bridge.
204 locals recommend
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
1d Mrs Macquaries RdWalk down to Mrs Macquarie's Chair for an awesome view of the Opera House & Harbour Bridge.
Walk to the Bridge and go up the Pylon. Fantastic views up there! Entry is $13. Be prepared for stairs!
984 locals recommend
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour BridgeWalk to the Bridge and go up the Pylon. Fantastic views up there! Entry is $13. Be prepared for stairs!
The Rocks is an urban locality, tourist precinct and historic area of Sydney's city centre. Get a sense of Sydney's past.
612 locals recommend
The Rocks
The Rocks is an urban locality, tourist precinct and historic area of Sydney's city centre. Get a sense of Sydney's past.
Essentials
Small grocery store to get essentials. Very fresh fruit & vegetables. Amazing variety of chocolate :)
117 locals recommend
QE Foodstores
235 Bronte RdSmall grocery store to get essentials. Very fresh fruit & vegetables. Amazing variety of chocolate :)
Arts & Culture
Have a vegetarian banquet before you watch a film. Take a load off and watch a film as you rest amongst the pillows.
Dinner & a movie $34.50
59 locals recommend
Govindas Cinema and Restaurant
112 Darlinghurst RdHave a vegetarian banquet before you watch a film. Take a load off and watch a film as you rest amongst the pillows.
Dinner & a movie $34.50
Photography gallery downstairs. Always an interesting, ever-changing collection showcasing local photographers.
Black Eye Gallery
Photography gallery downstairs. Always an interesting, ever-changing collection showcasing local photographers.
Large art gallery close to The Botanical Gardens. Fantastic exhibitions. Collections of Australian, European, Asian and contemporary art. Check the website for the latest exhibition.
891 locals recommend
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery RoadLarge art gallery close to The Botanical Gardens. Fantastic exhibitions. Collections of Australian, European, Asian and contemporary art. Check the website for the latest exhibition.
Explore collections, exhibitions, natural science and indigenous cultures at the AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM close to Hyde Park on College St.
Tel: (02) 9320 6000
320 locals recommend
Australian Museum
1 William StExplore collections, exhibitions, natural science and indigenous cultures at the AUSTRALIAN MUSEUM close to Hyde Park on College St.
Tel: (02) 9320 6000
Classic and cult movies, plus new releases and a cosy bar, in an art deco building from 1940 with a fantastic bar!
75 locals recommend
Golden Age Cinema & Bar
80 Commonwealth StClassic and cult movies, plus new releases and a cosy bar, in an art deco building from 1940 with a fantastic bar!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Darlo- our local pub.
Trivia Wednesdays- be prepared it's hard. Vinyl Sundays.
Great drinks. Outdoor roof area. Good cocktails. Huge selection of food from neighbouring restaurants and take aways.
92 locals recommend
Darlo Bar
306 Liverpool StThe Darlo- our local pub.
Trivia Wednesdays- be prepared it's hard. Vinyl Sundays.
Great drinks. Outdoor roof area. Good cocktails. Huge selection of food from neighbouring restaurants and take aways.
The Winery
285A Crown StGreat wine, great cocktails, and good food. Great for groups.
Downstairs you will find a tiki themed night club which is always a lot of fun! Come for cocktails and rum. Grab a booth near the dancefloor and listen to the DJ.
25 locals recommend
The Cliff Dive
18 Oxford StDownstairs you will find a tiki themed night club which is always a lot of fun! Come for cocktails and rum. Grab a booth near the dancefloor and listen to the DJ.
Catch the ferry from Circular Quay or get the bus and enjoy casual dining and drinks in the sunshine by the harbour.
193 locals recommend
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
1 Military RdCatch the ferry from Circular Quay or get the bus and enjoy casual dining and drinks in the sunshine by the harbour.
Burgers, pizzas and mains in a light-filled corner pub with a beer garden and industrial-chic decor. They often have the game on. Go here to pat dogs!
75 locals recommend
The London Hotel
85 Underwood StBurgers, pizzas and mains in a light-filled corner pub with a beer garden and industrial-chic decor. They often have the game on. Go here to pat dogs!
The Print Room is a wine and cocktail lounge on the balcony, and The Village Inn is its downstairs counterpart where you can get great pub food.
18 locals recommend
The Village Inn Paddington
9-11 Glenmore RdThe Print Room is a wine and cocktail lounge on the balcony, and The Village Inn is its downstairs counterpart where you can get great pub food.