Guidebook for Erskineville
Food Scene
Cafe Sofia
7 Swanson StClose and convenient. Plus they make great coffee
Super cool space in the back streets of Newtown. Try their cronuts for an extravagant treat!
86 residents recomanen
Brewtown
6-8 O'Connell StreetSuper cool space in the back streets of Newtown. Try their cronuts for an extravagant treat!
Gelato Messina Newtown
258 King StYummiest gelato!
Stanbuli
135 Enmore RdReally delicious Turkish style restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Hive Bar
93 Erskineville RdCool small bar in the village
Corridor
153A King StSmall and intimate with a killer cocktail list.
Nice and handy to our house. It does good food at decent prices. Good selection of craft beer.
53 residents recomanen
Rose of Australia
1 Swanson StNice and handy to our house. It does good food at decent prices. Good selection of craft beer.
Set below the Opera House with views across the harbour to the Harbour Bridge. Stunning views and a great way to watch the setting sun.
403 residents recomanen
Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetSet below the Opera House with views across the harbour to the Harbour Bridge. Stunning views and a great way to watch the setting sun.
The Gretz
125 Enmore RoadDim and dark cocktail bar. About a 15min walk away.
Everything Else
Dendy Cinemas Newtown
261-263 King StJust a 10min walk to see a movie or two
Pentimento
249 King StFun designs and gift ideas
Black Star Pastry Newtown
325 King StFunky cafe that makes amazing sweet treats
Shopping
Awesome independently owned bookstore with great kids selection also
14 residents recomanen
Better Read Than Dead
265 King StAwesome independently owned bookstore with great kids selection also
Monsterthreads Newtown Gift Shop
231 King StInteresting selection of Tee Shirts and quirky nick knacks
Octopus Design
260 King StQuirky design store. Lots of interesting things to buy for a friends birthday etc...
Westfield
Market StreetLarge shopping mall right in the heart of the city.
Entertainment & Activities
Infancy
328 Darling StKids shop specialising in local and imported fashion and toys
Sightseeing
Òpera de Sydney
Its the Opera House!
Did you know you can walk across this iconic Sydney landmark? Take the train to Circular Quay and then walk over to Milson's Point for a coffee and stunning coastal viewpoints.
984 residents recomanen
Pont del Port de Sydney
Sydney Harbour BridgeDid you know you can walk across this iconic Sydney landmark? Take the train to Circular Quay and then walk over to Milson's Point for a coffee and stunning coastal viewpoints.
Parks & Nature
Not necessarily the best but certainly the most famous beach in arguably all of Australia
1453 residents recomanen
Bondi Beach
Not necessarily the best but certainly the most famous beach in arguably all of Australia
Safe for young children as well protected. The area is also perfect for snorkelling as its a marine reserve.
232 residents recomanen
Clovelly Beach
Safe for young children as well protected. The area is also perfect for snorkelling as its a marine reserve.
Out of the way beach in the Royal National Park. Make sure you leave extra early as their are limited car parking spots. Stunning beach with waterfalls set in beautiful bushland.
46 residents recomanen
Wattamolla Beach
Out of the way beach in the Royal National Park. Make sure you leave extra early as their are limited car parking spots. Stunning beach with waterfalls set in beautiful bushland.
Sydney's iconic zoo. Catch the ferry from Circular Quay and cross the harbour to the Taronga Zoo for a day's fun with the family.
645 residents recomanen
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadSydney's iconic zoo. Catch the ferry from Circular Quay and cross the harbour to the Taronga Zoo for a day's fun with the family.