Guidebook for Darlinghurst
Food Scene
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 residents recomanen
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.
Spectacularly good chocolates- best in Sydney. Unique, innovative flavours and superb presentation.
Kakawa Chocolates
147 William StSpectacularly good chocolates- best in Sydney. Unique, innovative flavours and superb presentation.
Great selection of foods, particularly good at eggs for breakfast and salads at lunch. Many healthy options, all done well with good portion sizes.
19 residents recomanen
Sticky Bar
182 Campbell StGreat selection of foods, particularly good at eggs for breakfast and salads at lunch. Many healthy options, all done well with good portion sizes.
Shenkin Surry Hills
290 Crown StIsraeli inspired food.
Long established and very busy Potts Point cafe. Often hard to get a table on weekends.
42 residents recomanen
La Buvette
35 Challis AveLong established and very busy Potts Point cafe. Often hard to get a table on weekends.
Phamish Vietnamese Restaurant
248 Palmer StAmazingly fresh Vietnamese food.
Essentials
This particular Woolworths is the closest to your AirBnB. 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, it is good to find a freshly prepared sushi stand.
72 residents recomanen
Woolworths Woolloomooloo (Metro)
75 Crown StThis particular Woolworths is the closest to your AirBnB. 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, it is good to find a freshly prepared sushi stand.
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 (above), 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 residents recomanen
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 (above), 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.
Harris Farm Markets is a grocery store chain with many locations in the Greater Sydney area. 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. Good also for people who are into organic, hormone free, gluten free and lactose free options.
434 residents recomanen
Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveHarris Farm Markets is a grocery store chain with many locations in the Greater Sydney area. 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. Good also for people who are into organic, hormone free, gluten free and lactose free options.
The best laundry in the area is Boundary Street Laundrette. David Lam the owner does a fantastic job, not only with washing and ironing, but dry cleaning and clothing repairs/ alterations. Also perform a quick turn-around.
11 residents recomanen
Boundary Street Laundrette
110A Boundary StThe best laundry in the area is Boundary Street Laundrette. David Lam the owner does a fantastic job, not only with washing and ironing, but dry cleaning and clothing repairs/ alterations. Also perform a quick turn-around.
Helen, the owner, does the best pedicure and manicure in Darlinghurst. Well priced services.
Aloe Beauty and Nails
147 William StHelen, the owner, does the best pedicure and manicure in Darlinghurst. Well priced services.
Remedial Massage Kings Cross
78A Darlinghurst RdYing Yang Massage Clinic does the best massages in Darlinghurst.
Drinks & Nightlife
Recenly renovated, the East Village Hotel has a great atmosphere for all, from families to sports fans. Lots of different areas to choose from: bar inside and bar outside, dinning area and great bar snacks. Entertainment provided during the week.
33 residents recomanen
East Village Hotel
234 Palmer StRecenly renovated, the East Village Hotel has a great atmosphere for all, from families to sports fans. Lots of different areas to choose from: bar inside and bar outside, dinning area and great bar snacks. Entertainment provided during the week.
The Butler
123 Victoria StGreat views to the city
Hotel Palisade
35 Bettington StAmazing rooftop views of the city.