Guidebook for Camperdown
Food Scene
Gather On The Green
15 Fowler StBest cafe ever
Amazing eats at a restaurant I used to work at. Loud rock'n'roll and awesome tapas.
35 locals recommend
WyNo X Bodega
50 Gladstone StAmazing eats at a restaurant I used to work at. Loud rock'n'roll and awesome tapas.
Toko Sydney
275 Crown StGreat Japanese food.
Eat upstairs at Animal Bar, which has a great selection of shared food and delicious steaks.
85 locals recommend
Newtown Hotel
174 King StEat upstairs at Animal Bar, which has a great selection of shared food and delicious steaks.
A great spot to go on a Sunday afternoon. Be warned... it gets busy!
62 locals recommend
The Vic On The Park
2 Addison RdA great spot to go on a Sunday afternoon. Be warned... it gets busy!
Cow & The Moon
181 Enmore RdPeople line up around the block for their gelato and ice cream.
Everything Else
Newtown Station
330 King StCatch a train to the city from here.
Enmore Delicious Roll
207 Enmore RdBest Banh Mi ever at $5 a pop.
Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Church StreetGreat park in the summertime.
The Yoga Factory
1 Booth Stwww.yogafactory.com.au
Go here on Sundays to pick up super super super cheap vegetables and groceries. The food stalls are amazing too, I always leave at least 10kg heavier :)
9 locals recommend
Addison Road
Addison RoadGo here on Sundays to pick up super super super cheap vegetables and groceries. The food stalls are amazing too, I always leave at least 10kg heavier :)
A great store dedicated to vintage and custom motorcycles as well as street apparel. There's also a really good cafe attached to it. A great spot to walk into if you're ever out that way.
21 locals recommend
Deus Ex Machina Motorcycles
98-104 Parramatta RdA great store dedicated to vintage and custom motorcycles as well as street apparel. There's also a really good cafe attached to it. A great spot to walk into if you're ever out that way.
Catch a train into the city, and catch a ferry to Taronga Zoo. It's cheaper to buy tickets online in advance if you'd like to visit the Zoo.
645 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadCatch a train into the city, and catch a ferry to Taronga Zoo. It's cheaper to buy tickets online in advance if you'd like to visit the Zoo.
Dendy Cinemas Newtown
261-263 King StA short stroll if you wanna catch a movie.
King Street
King StreetA great record store.
Young Henrys
76 Wilford StA local brewery who has delicious beer.
Dr Earth Newtown
289 King StYour one stop shop for organic foods and products.
McDonald's Stanmore
7 Bridge RdIf you're feeling lazy and grubby!
Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre
Black StreetGreat local swimming pool.
World famous bondi beach. Catch a train to Bondi Junction and then hop on a bus. Easy.
1453 locals recommend
Bondi Beach
World famous bondi beach. Catch a train to Bondi Junction and then hop on a bus. Easy.
Essentials
IGA Newtown
259 King StA little more expensive than the supermarket but much closer.
Shopping
A basic mall if you need to grab bits and pieces. There is also a supermarket in here.
142 locals recommend
Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre
20 Smidmore StA basic mall if you need to grab bits and pieces. There is also a supermarket in here.
Cream on King
317 King StA really cool little vintage clothing store.
Arts & Culture
The Enmore Theatre
118-132 Enmore RdMaybe catch a concert or some comedy while you're in town?
Always a great exhibition on here, well worth checking out if you're down in the harbour.
829 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StAlways a great exhibition on here, well worth checking out if you're down in the harbour.
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar absolutely cranks. Huge outdoor area and packed with characters. Always something cool on every night of the week, including Crab Racing!
111 locals recommend
Courthouse Hotel
202 Australia StThis bar absolutely cranks. Huge outdoor area and packed with characters. Always something cool on every night of the week, including Crab Racing!
The best burgers hands down. Split up as a bar and a burger/fried chicken joint with a rock'n'roll vibe. Make sure you get there early to get a seat cos this place gets busy!
157 locals recommend
Mary's
6 Mary StThe best burgers hands down. Split up as a bar and a burger/fried chicken joint with a rock'n'roll vibe. Make sure you get there early to get a seat cos this place gets busy!
Great spot to chill out on a rooftop bar and good food too. I go here if the Courthouse is too packed and you're not in the mood to be around too many rowdy people.
52 locals recommend
Websters Bar
323 King StGreat spot to chill out on a rooftop bar and good food too. I go here if the Courthouse is too packed and you're not in the mood to be around too many rowdy people.
Head here on Tuesdays for $3 tacos (fish, pork, chicken, and vegetarian) and cheap beer.
90 locals recommend
Annandale Hotel
17 Parramatta RdHead here on Tuesdays for $3 tacos (fish, pork, chicken, and vegetarian) and cheap beer.
A relaxed bar with live solo sets, who generally play alt country, rock'n'roll and blues music.
39 locals recommend
The Midnight Special
44 Enmore RdA relaxed bar with live solo sets, who generally play alt country, rock'n'roll and blues music.
Oxford Tavern
1 New Canterbury RdThis place is awesome to grab a beer and some greasy diner food.