Guidebook for Darlinghurst
Food Scene
Ms.G’s
155 Victoria StFunky modern Asian well done
Long established Japanese restaurant. The eggplant and sashimi salads are a must.
34 locals recommend
Busshari Authentic Japanese Restaurant
119 Macleay StLong established Japanese restaurant. The eggplant and sashimi salads are a must.
Amazing Greek food. The lamb is arguably the best in Sydney.
220 locals recommend
The Apollo Restaurant
44 Macleay StreetAmazing Greek food. The lamb is arguably the best in Sydney.
China Doll
6 Cowper Wharf RoadwayAlways popular and worth visiting to sit along Woolloomooloo wharf.
Espetus Churrascaria
70 William StBrazilian- fixed price meals, mainly meat.
Long established and very busy Potts Point cafe. Often hard to get a table on weekends.
42 locals recommend
La Buvette
35 Challis AveLong established and very busy Potts Point cafe. Often hard to get a table on weekends.
Israeli inspired food. Many healthy options, all done well with good portion sizes.
20 locals recommend
Shenkin Surry Hills
290 Crown StIsraeli inspired food. Many healthy options, all done well with good portion sizes.
Great food selections, particularly good for healthy options that taste great.
19 locals recommend
Sticky Bar
182 Campbell StGreat food selections, particularly good for healthy options that taste great.
A great little side of the street coffee place perfectly placed for a quick coffee with a wonderful strong full taste. Staff make a great effort to keep everything pleasant, quick and comfortable.
6 locals recommend
Detour Espresso Bar
135 William StA great little side of the street coffee place perfectly placed for a quick coffee with a wonderful strong full taste. Staff make a great effort to keep everything pleasant, quick and comfortable.
Amazing Vietnamese food- consistently fresh and flavoursome. Can get extremely busy, so try to book.
63 locals recommend
Phamish Vietnamese Restaurant
248 Palmer StAmazing Vietnamese food- consistently fresh and flavoursome. Can get extremely busy, so try to book.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sensational views from Miller's Point over Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and North Shore.
66 locals recommend
Hotel Palisade
35 Bettington StSensational views from Miller's Point over Barangaroo, Darling Harbour and North Shore.
The Butler
123 Victoria StWonderful views over the city, particularly Hyde Park.
East Village Hotel
234 Palmer StAmazing views from the top floor bar over the city.
Sightseeing
Iconic Sydney. Try to do the bridge climb or at least walk/ drive over.
984 locals recommend
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour BridgeIconic Sydney. Try to do the bridge climb or at least walk/ drive over.
Iconic Sydney. Try to do the guided tour or enjoy an event at the Opera House.
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
Iconic Sydney. Try to do the guided tour or enjoy an event at the Opera House.
Parks & Nature
Explore wonderful examples of Australian native vegetation.
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadExplore wonderful examples of Australian native vegetation.
Hyde Park Inn
271 Elizabeth StCharming park with wonderful walkways.
Essentials
The best laundry in the area is Boundary St Laundrette. David & Natalie Lam do a fantastic job, not only with washing and ironing, but dry cleaning and clothing repairs/ alterations. Also perform a quick turn-around.
11 locals recommend
Boundary Street Laundrette
110A Boundary StThe best laundry in the area is Boundary St Laundrette. David & Natalie Lam do a fantastic job, not only with washing and ironing, but dry cleaning and clothing repairs/ alterations. Also perform a quick turn-around.
Though it is much smaller than Woolworths and Coles, the focus of Harris is on farm fresh Australian produce. The grocery selection is modest, but sizable enough for a neighbourhood store. Harris Farm Markets carry some products that you would find at traditional grocery stores, but also some specialty brands that you may not. They do also have a good meat and seafood section. While I like the product offerings, the prices here can be a bit on the high side. So you might want to do everyday shopping at Woolworths or Coles, but pick up produce and items that are good deals here. Good also for people people who are into organic, hormone free, gluten free and lactose free options.
434 locals recommend
Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveThough it is much smaller than Woolworths and Coles, the focus of Harris is on farm fresh Australian produce. The grocery selection is modest, but sizable enough for a neighbourhood store. Harris Farm Markets carry some products that you would find at traditional grocery stores, but also some specialty brands that you may not. They do also have a good meat and seafood section. While I like the product offerings, the prices here can be a bit on the high side. So you might want to do everyday shopping at Woolworths or Coles, but pick up produce and items that are good deals here. Good also for people people who are into organic, hormone free, gluten free and lactose free options.
This is a standard Coles supermarket- with a large selection and variety of goods. If you can’t find what you are after at Woolworths Woolloomooloo, you should find it at Coles. Coles is easy to find (just under the Coca Cola sign on William St). Just be aware that it has a split-level, which is annoying if you are doing a larger shop. Make sure you take a basket/ trolley from upstairs, as there aren't any on the lower level.
223 locals recommend
Coles Kings Cross
94 Darlinghurst RdThis is a standard Coles supermarket- with a large selection and variety of goods. If you can’t find what you are after at Woolworths Woolloomooloo, you should find it at Coles. Coles is easy to find (just under the Coca Cola sign on William St). Just be aware that it has a split-level, which is annoying if you are doing a larger shop. Make sure you take a basket/ trolley from upstairs, as there aren't any on the lower level.
This particular Woolworths is the closest grocery store to me. It is what is called a ‘Metro Store’, meaning it’s more like an express store rather than the full-blown supermarket. Even though the location is quite strategic, there is not a very deep range per product, but it definitely has a wide variety of most grocery items. Prices are fairly typical of the area. They seem to focus a lot on prepared meals, packaged foods, items that are quick to grab and usually bought in small quantities. The store has an elevated section with tables and chairs so that people can sit down and enjoy the free Wi-Fi offered. Also, in the middle of the store is a surprisingly good takeaway sushi stand.
72 locals recommend
Woolworths Woolloomooloo (Metro)
75 Crown StThis particular Woolworths is the closest grocery store to me. It is what is called a ‘Metro Store’, meaning it’s more like an express store rather than the full-blown supermarket. Even though the location is quite strategic, there is not a very deep range per product, but it definitely has a wide variety of most grocery items. Prices are fairly typical of the area. They seem to focus a lot on prepared meals, packaged foods, items that are quick to grab and usually bought in small quantities. The store has an elevated section with tables and chairs so that people can sit down and enjoy the free Wi-Fi offered. Also, in the middle of the store is a surprisingly good takeaway sushi stand.
Getting Around
Make sure you catch a ferry, perhaps to Manly, Watsons Bay or Balmain
518 locals recommend
Circular Quay
Alfred StreetMake sure you catch a ferry, perhaps to Manly, Watsons Bay or Balmain