Jimmy’s Sydney CBD guidebook
Entertainment & Activities
Dynasty Karaoke
63 Dixon StVibrant karaoke lounge offering private rooms, plus cocktails & savory Asian snacks.
Licensed late-night karaoke joint with LED tables, flat-screen TVs and flashy blue-and-pink rooms
K1 Karaoke Lounge
37 Dixon StLicensed late-night karaoke joint with LED tables, flat-screen TVs and flashy blue-and-pink rooms
Excellent traditional Victorian theatre that has been exceptionally well maintained. A must visit as a family when in Sydney.
179 locals recommend
Capitol Theatre
13 Campbell StExcellent traditional Victorian theatre that has been exceptionally well maintained. A must visit as a family when in Sydney.
One of the best museum experiences available. The exhibits are spectacular and often very interactive. The place is a kid magnet but adults have plenty to see and do without being overrun.
168 locals recommend
Powerhouse Museum
500 Harris StOne of the best museum experiences available. The exhibits are spectacular and often very interactive. The place is a kid magnet but adults have plenty to see and do without being overrun.
Great for kids. Although space is quite compact, many species and much information for kids to learn. If you are traveling with a family, this is a must go place in Sydney. High recommended.
233 locals recommend
Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
1-5 Wheat RdGreat for kids. Although space is quite compact, many species and much information for kids to learn. If you are traveling with a family, this is a must go place in Sydney. High recommended.
Quite a few sections where you can pet animals, kangaroos and koalas, although koala interaction cost is additional but well worth it.
97 locals recommend
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
1-5 Wheat RdQuite a few sections where you can pet animals, kangaroos and koalas, although koala interaction cost is additional but well worth it.
Many of the attractions are interactive or have props for funny photos. The wax figures are pretty lifelike with good detail and you'll be surprised by how different (short/tall/small etc) some famous people are in "real life".
107 locals recommend
Madame Tussauds Sydney
1-5 Wheat RdMany of the attractions are interactive or have props for funny photos. The wax figures are pretty lifelike with good detail and you'll be surprised by how different (short/tall/small etc) some famous people are in "real life".
You can get to see and board a battleship and submarine. The James Cameron Challenger Deep Exhibit was both amazing and inspiring. If you go through all the exhibits it could take you at least a half day as the museum is fairly huge. Truly worth the price of admission.
58 locals recommend
Australian National Maritime Museum
2 Murray StYou can get to see and board a battleship and submarine. The James Cameron Challenger Deep Exhibit was both amazing and inspiring. If you go through all the exhibits it could take you at least a half day as the museum is fairly huge. Truly worth the price of admission.
The climb is pretty easy with just a few steep ladders. The view is spectacular, especially during times like Vivid Sydney.
202 locals recommend
BridgeClimb Sydney
3 Cumberland StThe climb is pretty easy with just a few steep ladders. The view is spectacular, especially during times like Vivid Sydney.
The Star Sydney
20-80 Pyrmont StAustralia's second largest casino, overlooking Darling Harbour.
The gondola ride up gives a gorgeous view of the city and a sneak peak of the attractions.
645 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadThe gondola ride up gives a gorgeous view of the city and a sneak peak of the attractions.
Great venue to see a show, easy to get to and lovely atmosphere. Almost every seat in the theater has a full view of the stage.
30 locals recommend
Sydney Lyric Theatre
55 Pirrama RdGreat venue to see a show, easy to get to and lovely atmosphere. Almost every seat in the theater has a full view of the stage.
Landmark, skyline-dominating arts centre for opera, theatre, music and dance, plus guided tours.
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
Landmark, skyline-dominating arts centre for opera, theatre, music and dance, plus guided tours.
A great fun place for family and all ages. About 5 minutes walk from Milsons Point train station and one can get there by bus or even by fairies. With great views of Sydney's Iconic Harbour Bridge, Opera House and the City skyline, one of my favourite places for outings or just hanging out with friends
373 locals recommend
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrA great fun place for family and all ages. About 5 minutes walk from Milsons Point train station and one can get there by bus or even by fairies. With great views of Sydney's Iconic Harbour Bridge, Opera House and the City skyline, one of my favourite places for outings or just hanging out with friends
ICC Sydney
14 Darling DrWorld class venue for conferences and exhibitions
Food Scene
Heaven for all the seafood lovers, anyone passionate about buying, cooking and eating seafood, would love this market. Early morning around 7 is the best time to go, specially on Weekends, to get the best quality fish, avoid the crowd and find a parking spot.
399 locals recommend
Sydney Fish Market
Bank StreetHeaven for all the seafood lovers, anyone passionate about buying, cooking and eating seafood, would love this market. Early morning around 7 is the best time to go, specially on Weekends, to get the best quality fish, avoid the crowd and find a parking spot.
Inside the harbour plaza food court at Dixon street, easily missed unless you are looking for it specifically. Busy as always, still very good attention to details and presentation. Well known for the thick soup base, you either love it or hate it.. very strongly flavoured
10 locals recommend
Gumshara
9 Goulburn StInside the harbour plaza food court at Dixon street, easily missed unless you are looking for it specifically. Busy as always, still very good attention to details and presentation. Well known for the thick soup base, you either love it or hate it.. very strongly flavoured
Mamak has been my all-time favourite Malaysian restaurant in Sydney. The food here is outstanding, authentic and top of the class!! Also, it has a very nice atmosphere to dine at & great service
115 locals recommend
Mamak
15 Goulburn StMamak has been my all-time favourite Malaysian restaurant in Sydney. The food here is outstanding, authentic and top of the class!! Also, it has a very nice atmosphere to dine at & great service
The hand made noodle dishes and the dumplings are great and very reasonable prices.
8 locals recommend
Chinatown Noodle King
357 Sussex StThe hand made noodle dishes and the dumplings are great and very reasonable prices.
Close to authentic thai delicacies but still above average.
Wide range of dishes and options. Recommended for family and friend gatherings. No booking in advance policy.
If you're coming for dinner, expect a 15 minute waiting time.
29 locals recommend
Home Thai
299 Sussex StClose to authentic thai delicacies but still above average.
Wide range of dishes and options. Recommended for family and friend gatherings. No booking in advance policy.
If you're coming for dinner, expect a 15 minute waiting time.
US-style diner and bar serving hot dogs and retro cocktails, with booth seats, live music and DJs.
62 locals recommend
The Soda Factory
16 Wentworth AveUS-style diner and bar serving hot dogs and retro cocktails, with booth seats, live music and DJs.
Probably some of the best fried chicken you'll ever have. The burgers are amazing & the chicken is on another level. Brilliant venue with sneakers on display, pumping music & awesome staff
13 locals recommend
Butter Sydney
6 Hunt StProbably some of the best fried chicken you'll ever have. The burgers are amazing & the chicken is on another level. Brilliant venue with sneakers on display, pumping music & awesome staff
Renowned handmade dumplings, plus noodle dishes and soups, doled out in a modern Taiwanese chain.
113 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung World Square Restaurant
644 George StRenowned handmade dumplings, plus noodle dishes and soups, doled out in a modern Taiwanese chain.
Simple, buzzy spot for Chinese seafood, banquet menus and live lobsters in glass tanks. Open late.
104 locals recommend
Golden Century Seafood Restaurant
393 Sussex StreetSimple, buzzy spot for Chinese seafood, banquet menus and live lobsters in glass tanks. Open late.
Always a great feed after work or late night dining! Congee here is amazing
25 locals recommend
Lucio's Italian Restaurant
47 Windsor StAlways a great feed after work or late night dining! Congee here is amazing
Greek restaurant for share plates, with fishnet-covered lamps and decor evocative of ancient Greece.
8 locals recommend
Alpha Restaurant
238 Castlereagh StGreek restaurant for share plates, with fishnet-covered lamps and decor evocative of ancient Greece.
Brazilian BBQ in a beach house style restaurant. Meats, meats and more meats! A meat lovers heaven. A great variety of meats and seafood all included in the one set price.
32 locals recommend
Braza Churrascaria
25 Harbour StBrazilian BBQ in a beach house style restaurant. Meats, meats and more meats! A meat lovers heaven. A great variety of meats and seafood all included in the one set price.
Open-air waterside restaurant for seafood baskets, char grilled steaks and oysters shucked to order.
17 locals recommend
Nick's Seafood Restaurant
Open-air waterside restaurant for seafood baskets, char grilled steaks and oysters shucked to order.
Cocktails, gelato and 2-metre pizzas in a buzzing dining room with a balcony overlooking Cockle Bay.
14 locals recommend
Criniti's Darling Harbour
10 Darling DrCocktails, gelato and 2-metre pizzas in a buzzing dining room with a balcony overlooking Cockle Bay.
Steak, BBQ ribs and cocktails served in a buzzing dining room overlooking the harbour
43 locals recommend
Hurricane's Grill Darling Harbour
1 Darling DrSteak, BBQ ribs and cocktails served in a buzzing dining room overlooking the harbour
Meat & Wine Co is an all rounded sensation experience. With Impeccable staff great views and an opulent decor and atmosphere, it’s truly an escape. The food, simply put is resplendent you can’t go wrong with any dish on the menu. The kangaroo skewers are superb.
20 locals recommend
This Must Be The Place
239 Oxford StMeat & Wine Co is an all rounded sensation experience. With Impeccable staff great views and an opulent decor and atmosphere, it’s truly an escape. The food, simply put is resplendent you can’t go wrong with any dish on the menu. The kangaroo skewers are superb.
This place is always packed and it is for good reasons. The chicken is tasty!!! The spice levels is legit as well.
Belles Hot Chicken
33 Barangaroo AveThis place is always packed and it is for good reasons. The chicken is tasty!!! The spice levels is legit as well.
Glorious fresh crispy bread. Distinctive crunch of the first bite. Fresh moist vegetables and signature pate. Highly recommended. An institution for Vietnamese cuisine in Sydney.
69 locals recommend
Marrickville Pork Roll
236 Illawarra RdGlorious fresh crispy bread. Distinctive crunch of the first bite. Fresh moist vegetables and signature pate. Highly recommended. An institution for Vietnamese cuisine in Sydney.
If you like In N Out burger in the USA, then you'll love this place. Recommend getting it with a shake and save room for the "create your own" concretes. Worth the wait if there's a queue but if the weather's nice, get take out and enjoy it in the park opposite!!
Betty's Burgers & Concrete Co.
14 Darling DrIf you like In N Out burger in the USA, then you'll love this place. Recommend getting it with a shake and save room for the "create your own" concretes. Worth the wait if there's a queue but if the weather's nice, get take out and enjoy it in the park opposite!!
Big venue with covered outdoor area and a relaxed vibe, for pizza and bistro food plus cocktails.
403 locals recommend
Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetBig venue with covered outdoor area and a relaxed vibe, for pizza and bistro food plus cocktails.
This place is just my favourite. It’s right next to opera house and what a stunning view! It’s such an amazing place for all occasions where you can just sit back and relax with a total breathtaking view. You can sit in the open area or enjoy inside, wherever it’s just totally beautiful. Highly recommended to go once and I am sure you will fall in love with the place thereafter.
8 locals recommend
The Squire's Landing
Circular Quay WestThis place is just my favourite. It’s right next to opera house and what a stunning view! It’s such an amazing place for all occasions where you can just sit back and relax with a total breathtaking view. You can sit in the open area or enjoy inside, wherever it’s just totally beautiful. Highly recommended to go once and I am sure you will fall in love with the place thereafter.
When it comes to fine dining and degustation, Tetsuya's is the place, it doesn't get better than this. Service is exceptional as the staff explained each meal in great detail. Wine pairings complimented each dish perfectly. There was enough food to satisfy although each dish was no more than a few bites. Special place for special occasions, be sure to leave enough time to enjoy the meal.
88 locals recommend
Deli's Thai
381A Glebe Point RdWhen it comes to fine dining and degustation, Tetsuya's is the place, it doesn't get better than this. Service is exceptional as the staff explained each meal in great detail. Wine pairings complimented each dish perfectly. There was enough food to satisfy although each dish was no more than a few bites. Special place for special occasions, be sure to leave enough time to enjoy the meal.
A casual atmosphere with a beautiful ambiance. The food is fresh and exciting and the service is always on point
23 locals recommend
Momofuku Seiobo
80 Pyrmont StA casual atmosphere with a beautiful ambiance. The food is fresh and exciting and the service is always on point
Chinatown night Markets every Friday night from 4pm along Dixon St selling street foods, deserts and gifts. Try Mamak's roti canai!
13 locals recommend
Chinatown Friday Night Market
Dixon StreetChinatown night Markets every Friday night from 4pm along Dixon St selling street foods, deserts and gifts. Try Mamak's roti canai!
Parks & Nature
Great place to go in the city to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Nice place to go for quiet meditation, very photogenic and all around a lovely place to go. Many Australian water dragons run around here.
105 locals recommend
Chinese Garden of Friendship
Cnr Harbour StGreat place to go in the city to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Nice place to go for quiet meditation, very photogenic and all around a lovely place to go. Many Australian water dragons run around here.
Nicely laid-out green space in the city centre. Worth a few minutes to walk around and admire. Some lovely tree-lined avenues and the impressive Archibald Fountain. Some useful info boards around. ANZAC Memorial and reflection pool both beautifully looked after. Plenty of open space to lie in the sun or eat lunch
374 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Elizabeth StreetNicely laid-out green space in the city centre. Worth a few minutes to walk around and admire. Some lovely tree-lined avenues and the impressive Archibald Fountain. Some useful info boards around. ANZAC Memorial and reflection pool both beautifully looked after. Plenty of open space to lie in the sun or eat lunch
Bright open space, some water works and plenty of restaurants scattered about. It's a visually appealing place to relax while listening to joyful laughter of kids in the background.
32 locals recommend
Tumbalong Park
11 Harbour StBright open space, some water works and plenty of restaurants scattered about. It's a visually appealing place to relax while listening to joyful laughter of kids in the background.
The green heart of the city! You'll be impressed by the number of different varieties of plants from all over the world there are. All explained with little signs when you wander around. Perfect for an afternoon with friends, family or enjoy a picnic on a sunny day. You'll always find a little corner to lay down and have a great time. A must do if you're in Sydney for a few days only, highly recommended.
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadThe green heart of the city! You'll be impressed by the number of different varieties of plants from all over the world there are. All explained with little signs when you wander around. Perfect for an afternoon with friends, family or enjoy a picnic on a sunny day. You'll always find a little corner to lay down and have a great time. A must do if you're in Sydney for a few days only, highly recommended.
Shopping
Love this place for outlet shopping. Cotton on kids, Bonds, Review, Jay jays, Sketchers. The prices are so good. Pop up stores with great variety. Heaps of good places to eat and lots of fresh juice stores. The place to go if looking for a bargain in Sydney.
117 locals recommend
Market City
2 Hay StLove this place for outlet shopping. Cotton on kids, Bonds, Review, Jay jays, Sketchers. The prices are so good. Pop up stores with great variety. Heaps of good places to eat and lots of fresh juice stores. The place to go if looking for a bargain in Sydney.
There's always something special to view in the centre outdoor area. Access to all shops is easy and convenient. Heaps of people and a friendly vibe. Plenty of cafes and specialty stores. Located between Town Hall and Central Station on George Street.
126 locals recommend
CBD Storage World Square
644-680 George StThere's always something special to view in the centre outdoor area. Access to all shops is easy and convenient. Heaps of people and a friendly vibe. Plenty of cafes and specialty stores. Located between Town Hall and Central Station on George Street.
This is a great shopping centre with many many stores with almost everything you could want here. Food court is impressive with so many offering many different choices. Toilets and kids change rooms are always clean and never have to line up for them.
455 locals recommend
Westfield
Market StreetThis is a great shopping centre with many many stores with almost everything you could want here. Food court is impressive with so many offering many different choices. Toilets and kids change rooms are always clean and never have to line up for them.
Pitt Street is everything you think of in a city mall, brand names galore with all the prices to match, large busy crowds of shoppers, eateries, and buskers. If you have the money and are looking for high end goods this is paradise.
140 locals recommend
Pitt Street Mall
Pitt Street MallPitt Street is everything you think of in a city mall, brand names galore with all the prices to match, large busy crowds of shoppers, eateries, and buskers. If you have the money and are looking for high end goods this is paradise.
This Mall is a must visit in Sydney for so many reasons. The shops are amazing with very unique products and services.
The decor is something you have to see to believe. You tend to walk around in awe of what you see. From the unique tiled floors, stained glass windows, stained timber, outrageous clocks and the wonderful Dome in the centre.
355 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
This Mall is a must visit in Sydney for so many reasons. The shops are amazing with very unique products and services.
The decor is something you have to see to believe. You tend to walk around in awe of what you see. From the unique tiled floors, stained glass windows, stained timber, outrageous clocks and the wonderful Dome in the centre.
It has a beautiful interior and architecture is amazing. Shops inside are interesting and lot of restaurants and coffee shops as well.
121 locals recommend
La Rosa The Strand
133/193 Pitt StIt has a beautiful interior and architecture is amazing. Shops inside are interesting and lot of restaurants and coffee shops as well.
An excellent shopping centre right in the middle of Sydney CBD. Has a very nice old world charm to it. Some stores here are very unique which cannot be found anywhere else. Two excellent Italian restaurants are located at the top floor which are well worth a visit.
19 locals recommend
The Galeries
500 George StAn excellent shopping centre right in the middle of Sydney CBD. Has a very nice old world charm to it. Some stores here are very unique which cannot be found anywhere else. Two excellent Italian restaurants are located at the top floor which are well worth a visit.