Guidebook for Bondi Beach
Food Scene
A lot of locals come here to grab their daily coffee. It's also a bakery, famous for their fresh bread.
76 locals recommend
Sonoma Cafe Bondi
178 Campbell ParadeA lot of locals come here to grab their daily coffee. It's also a bakery, famous for their fresh bread.
One of the fanciest restaurants in Bondi. There is also a bar where you can pop in anytime and enjoy a cocktail with the best view over Bondi Beach.
468 locals recommend
Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
1 Notts AveOne of the fanciest restaurants in Bondi. There is also a bar where you can pop in anytime and enjoy a cocktail with the best view over Bondi Beach.
Beautiful spot for lunch. Come early and get a table on the balcony.
261 locals recommend
North Bondi Fish
120 Ramsgate AveBeautiful spot for lunch. Come early and get a table on the balcony.
Great cafe, good for brunch/lunch. Go early or during the week or you will have to queue for a table.
144 locals recommend
Harrys Bondi
136 Wairoa AveGreat cafe, good for brunch/lunch. Go early or during the week or you will have to queue for a table.
Great cafe, good for brunch/lunch. Go early or during the week or you will have to queue for a table.
175 locals recommend
Porch and Parlour
110 Ramsgate AveGreat cafe, good for brunch/lunch. Go early or during the week or you will have to queue for a table.
Open air waterfront bar and restaurant, great during the day for casual lunch, or beautiful at sunset, with view over Sydney Harbour.
19 locals recommend
Beach Club at Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
1 Military RdOpen air waterfront bar and restaurant, great during the day for casual lunch, or beautiful at sunset, with view over Sydney Harbour.
A Tavola Bondi
75-79 Hall StBeautiful Italian - try the Ragu :)
Iconic Sydney dining by celebrity chef - Bill Granger. Famous for their brunch and the corn fritters.
181 locals recommend
bills
79 Hall StIconic Sydney dining by celebrity chef - Bill Granger. Famous for their brunch and the corn fritters.
Bonditony's Burger Joint
144-148 Glenayr AveA favourite locals hangout for burgers and beers.
The cafe located within the Icebergs swimming pool. Go for a coffee and enjoy the iconic view. (free entry to the pool area if you are just going to the cafe, otherwise it's $6.50 per person if you'd like to use the pool)
25 locals recommend
The Crabbe Hole
1 Notts AveThe cafe located within the Icebergs swimming pool. Go for a coffee and enjoy the iconic view. (free entry to the pool area if you are just going to the cafe, otherwise it's $6.50 per person if you'd like to use the pool)
Popular casual pizza joint by the same group as upmarket Icebergs Dining Room & Bar.
103 locals recommend
Da Orazio Pizza + Porchetta
79 Hall StPopular casual pizza joint by the same group as upmarket Icebergs Dining Room & Bar.
End your coastal walk with a stop at this hip restaurant for a drink or lunch. Casual dining downstairs or check out the rooftop bar and mediterranean restaurant with stunning views over Coogee Beach.
515 locals recommend
Coogee Pavilion
169 Dolphin StEnd your coastal walk with a stop at this hip restaurant for a drink or lunch. Casual dining downstairs or check out the rooftop bar and mediterranean restaurant with stunning views over Coogee Beach.
Essentials
Harris Farm Markets Bondi Beach
61 Hall StThe supermarket for fresh fruit and vegetables.
Woolworths Bondi Beach (Metro)
184 Campbell ParadeThe main supermarket in the Bondi Beach area.
Drinks & Nightlife
Neighbourhood Bondi
143 Curlewis StGood food, great drinks, cool tunes, chilled vibes.
Drinks and food right on the beach. During the day is more relaxed, at night becomes a louder and more like a night club.
437 locals recommend
The Bucket List
1 Queen Elizabeth DrDrinks and food right on the beach. During the day is more relaxed, at night becomes a louder and more like a night club.
Large bar complex with pool tables, outdoor courtyard, live acts and DJs.
291 locals recommend
Beach Road Hotel
71 Beach RdLarge bar complex with pool tables, outdoor courtyard, live acts and DJs.
Find a spot upstairs on the balcony and enjoy a drink whilst people watching. Fun DJs on Friday nights, and can get pretty busy after 10pm.
232 locals recommend
Hotel Ravesis
118 Campbell ParadeFind a spot upstairs on the balcony and enjoy a drink whilst people watching. Fun DJs on Friday nights, and can get pretty busy after 10pm.
The Anchor Bar & Restaurant of South Bondi
8 Campbell ParadeParks & Nature
Must do when in Sydney - walk to Bronte Beach and enjoy lunch at one of the cafes. Or continue along to coast down to Coogee Beach. The walk from Bondi to Coogee will take just over an hour.
769 locals recommend
Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk
1 Notts AveMust do when in Sydney - walk to Bronte Beach and enjoy lunch at one of the cafes. Or continue along to coast down to Coogee Beach. The walk from Bondi to Coogee will take just over an hour.
Tamarama Beach
Smaller than Bondi, one of the best beaches in the world!
The water at North Bondi is calmer than the rest of the beach - nicer for swimming. Also the best place to catch the sunset.
15 locals recommend
North Bondi Beach, Campbell Pde station
The water at North Bondi is calmer than the rest of the beach - nicer for swimming. Also the best place to catch the sunset.
Coastal clifftop scenes with views of Sydney Harbour and across to the north side. Whilst you're there, enjoy a meal or drink at Watson's Bay.
11 locals recommend
The Gap
Coastal clifftop scenes with views of Sydney Harbour and across to the north side. Whilst you're there, enjoy a meal or drink at Watson's Bay.
Stunning coastal walk that leads around Sydney's most exclusive harbourside suburbs. You'll see multi-million dollar homes, secret beaches and stunning iconic Sydney harbour views. Start at the bottom of Bayview Hill Rd, Vaucluse and walk up to Shark Beach and back.
Hermitage Foreshore Walk
Hermitage Foreshore WalkStunning coastal walk that leads around Sydney's most exclusive harbourside suburbs. You'll see multi-million dollar homes, secret beaches and stunning iconic Sydney harbour views. Start at the bottom of Bayview Hill Rd, Vaucluse and walk up to Shark Beach and back.
Shopping
This mall is the main shopping area in the Eastern Suburbs.
1074 locals recommend
Westfield Bondi Junction
500 Oxford StThis mall is the main shopping area in the Eastern Suburbs.
Located in the school grounds, Saturday mornings are a food market with lots of different food and fresh produce. Sundays is clothes, arts & crafts and local goods.
391 locals recommend
Bondi Markets
Campbell ParadeLocated in the school grounds, Saturday mornings are a food market with lots of different food and fresh produce. Sundays is clothes, arts & crafts and local goods.
Local brands and cool upmarket boutiques including Tuchuzy, General Pants Co, Orlebar Brown, Aesop, Bondi Wash, Jac + Jack, The People Vs, Academy Brand + more.
Gould Street
Gould StreetLocal brands and cool upmarket boutiques including Tuchuzy, General Pants Co, Orlebar Brown, Aesop, Bondi Wash, Jac + Jack, The People Vs, Academy Brand + more.
Sightseeing
The most photographed pool in Sydney. Thursdays is closed for cleaning.
364 locals recommend
Bondi Icebergs POOL
1 Notts AveThe most photographed pool in Sydney. Thursdays is closed for cleaning.
Entertainment & Activities
Hire a Kayak, Stand up Paddle Board or Self-drive boat and explore Sydney Harbour.
15 locals recommend
Rose Bay Aquatic Hire
Hire a Kayak, Stand up Paddle Board or Self-drive boat and explore Sydney Harbour.