Guidebook for Darlinghurst
Food Scene
Delicious top quality Italian restaurant. Pasta all hand made on site. The ragu is a stand out.
102 locals recommend
A Tavola Darlinghurst
348 Victoria StDelicious top quality Italian restaurant. Pasta all hand made on site. The ragu is a stand out.
Bit hung over after a night out? This is the perfect place to go. They have a comprehensive Bloody Mary menu (funnily enough), and you can even order paracetamol on the side.
7 locals recommend
Bloody Mary's
2 Elizabeth Bay RoadBit hung over after a night out? This is the perfect place to go. They have a comprehensive Bloody Mary menu (funnily enough), and you can even order paracetamol on the side.
Yes, we admit it - every now and then we just feel like a burger and fries! They deliver in 30-45 mins, but if you pick up food is usually ready in 10 minutes and it is only a 3-minute walk.
8 locals recommend
The Burger Joint
249 Victoria StYes, we admit it - every now and then we just feel like a burger and fries! They deliver in 30-45 mins, but if you pick up food is usually ready in 10 minutes and it is only a 3-minute walk.
Another great burger place with some great healthy and gluten free options as well...
13 locals recommend
Grill'd Darlinghurst, Victoria St
314 Victoria StAnother great burger place with some great healthy and gluten free options as well...
Actually delicious pizzas. DJ spins disco tunes on Fri and Sat nights.
67 locals recommend
Mad Pizza E Bar
312 Victoria StActually delicious pizzas. DJ spins disco tunes on Fri and Sat nights.
One of our favourites. Cheap, quick and delicious. Try the chicken and pumpkin dish - mmmm. (no website). Cash only and BYO (bottle shop a few doors up the road).
12 locals recommend
Thai Tharee
245 Victoria StOne of our favourites. Cheap, quick and delicious. Try the chicken and pumpkin dish - mmmm. (no website). Cash only and BYO (bottle shop a few doors up the road).
Unbelievably fresh sushi and sashimi. Their kara age chicken is naughty but delicious.
29 locals recommend
Zushi Surry Hills
285A Crown StreetUnbelievably fresh sushi and sashimi. Their kara age chicken is naughty but delicious.
Australian Greek restaurant. The wood and charcoal grilled meats are fantastic and the oven baked lamb shoulder - well, let's just say we’re salivating thinking about it.
220 locals recommend
The Apollo Restaurant
44 Macleay StreetAustralian Greek restaurant. The wood and charcoal grilled meats are fantastic and the oven baked lamb shoulder - well, let's just say we’re salivating thinking about it.
It's one of the Merrivale group restaurants, so you know it is going to be good. The kitchen has been described as one of the most beautiful restaurant kitchens in the world. Most dishes cooked with fire of some sort (coals, wood fired oven, etc.). The head chef will often bring dishes to your table. Tip: ask for one of the kitchen tables for a seat in the middle of the action. Great wine list.
52 locals recommend
Fred's
380 Oxford StIt's one of the Merrivale group restaurants, so you know it is going to be good. The kitchen has been described as one of the most beautiful restaurant kitchens in the world. Most dishes cooked with fire of some sort (coals, wood fired oven, etc.). The head chef will often bring dishes to your table. Tip: ask for one of the kitchen tables for a seat in the middle of the action. Great wine list.
An institution. Some of Sydney's best ice creams. We dare you to try and only go once during your stay…
262 locals recommend
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria StAn institution. Some of Sydney's best ice creams. We dare you to try and only go once during your stay…
Our closest café run by the lovely Tommy. Great coffee and delicious breakfast and lunch. Simple and friendly. Cash only.
11 locals recommend
Apache Salute
110B Boundary StOur closest café run by the lovely Tommy. Great coffee and delicious breakfast and lunch. Simple and friendly. Cash only.
Essentials
Sydney Ka Huna
70 Bronte RdA bit further up, and a bit more upmarket ($120) but worth every dollar. One of our favourites.
Massage Envy Paddington
266 Oxford StA bit further up, and a bit more upmarket ($120) but worth every dollar. One of our favourites.
Affordable massage. $60 for one hour. Ask for Gibsy (works Thu, Sat and Sun)
Thai Village Massage and Spa Darlinghurst
18-32 Oxford StAffordable massage. $60 for one hour. Ask for Gibsy (works Thu, Sat and Sun)
Whilst Paul likes a massage to relax, Dan’s ultimate indulgence is floatation therapy. If you’ve never floated your cares away, Austin and the team here can help. The best 75 mins of nothingness you’ll ever have for $49.
True Float
50 Oxford StWhilst Paul likes a massage to relax, Dan’s ultimate indulgence is floatation therapy. If you’ve never floated your cares away, Austin and the team here can help. The best 75 mins of nothingness you’ll ever have for $49.
QE Foodstores
235 Bronte RdA stone's through from the house - David will make sure your clothes are kept in ship shape. You might not get a ticket, but don't worry - have never had an item lost or misplaced in three years!
11 locals recommend
Boundary Street Laundrette
110A Boundary StA stone's through from the house - David will make sure your clothes are kept in ship shape. You might not get a ticket, but don't worry - have never had an item lost or misplaced in three years!
Drinks & Nightlife
Eau De Vie
285 Darlinghurst RdHidden in the back of a hotel - great spot for a cocktail (or seven!)
Palmer & Co
Abercrombie LaneBest speak easy bar in Sydney. A great bit of NYC here.
Underground cocktail bar / speakeasy for those in the know. Great spot to start your evening, but even better spot to finish it!
29 locals recommend
Tatler Sydney
169 Darlinghurst RdUnderground cocktail bar / speakeasy for those in the know. Great spot to start your evening, but even better spot to finish it!
Sightseeing
Sydney Opera House
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadManly
Parks & Nature
Bondi Beach
One of Sydney's biggest and most beautiful parks. Excellent 6km running track around the perimeter, and some lovely spots for a picnic throughout the grounds. During the summer months the Moonlight Cinema can be found here.
1102 locals recommend
Centennial Park
15 Locked BagOne of Sydney's biggest and most beautiful parks. Excellent 6km running track around the perimeter, and some lovely spots for a picnic throughout the grounds. During the summer months the Moonlight Cinema can be found here.
Watsons Bay
Arts & Culture
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StMuseum of Sydney
Phillip StreetShopping
Westfield Bondi Junction
500 Oxford StEasy to get to on a bus from our house.
Alfie's Friend Rolfe
221 Darlinghurst RdGreat find very close to our house. Mens and womens fashion and accessories.