Guidebook for Edgecliff
Food Scene
Spice Market
340 New South Head RdBest Thai in Double bay. Their yellow Chicken curry is a personal favorite.
Personal favorite. Very nice local pub, simple menu with a 2 Hat (Australian Michelin Star) fine dining restaurant attached. Also voted best pub food in the Eastern Suburbs.
44 residents recomanen
Four in Hand Hotel
105 Sutherland StPersonal favorite. Very nice local pub, simple menu with a 2 Hat (Australian Michelin Star) fine dining restaurant attached. Also voted best pub food in the Eastern Suburbs.
Great, breakfast just down the hill. Can get busy but always worth the wait.
54 residents recomanen
Indigo Double Bay
15 Cross StGreat, breakfast just down the hill. Can get busy but always worth the wait.
Flat White Cafe
98 Holdsworth StGreat Coffee and Food off the main tourist areas.
One of my favorite breakfast spots at Five Ways, in the heart of Paddington.
21 residents recomanen
Gusto Paddington
226 Glenmore RdOne of my favorite breakfast spots at Five Ways, in the heart of Paddington.
One of Paddingtons best Pub's. Good food and drink. Go to the top level for a great view of the city with your meal. Can get busy in the evenings.
79 residents recomanen
Royal Hotel Paddington
237 Glenmore RdOne of Paddingtons best Pub's. Good food and drink. Go to the top level for a great view of the city with your meal. Can get busy in the evenings.
Nice little Japanese restaurant. Good food and very close, can get busy at peak times.
9 residents recomanen
Makizo
210c New South Head RdNice little Japanese restaurant. Good food and very close, can get busy at peak times.
Good takeaway fish and chips to eat in the park or on the beach. Catch the 324 (Quickest), or 325 from Edgecliff or the F7 Ferry from Double Bay Wharf.
12 residents recomanen
Doyles on the Wharf Take Away
1 Military RdGood takeaway fish and chips to eat in the park or on the beach. Catch the 324 (Quickest), or 325 from Edgecliff or the F7 Ferry from Double Bay Wharf.
Well know staple, great seafood and views. Catch the 324 (Quickest), or 325 from Edgecliff or the F7 Ferry from Double Bay Wharf.
66 residents recomanen
Doyles on the Beach Restaurant
11 Marine ParadeWell know staple, great seafood and views. Catch the 324 (Quickest), or 325 from Edgecliff or the F7 Ferry from Double Bay Wharf.
One of Sydney's great restaurants. Set in a park, great atmosphere and surroundings. A bit expensive but worth it. Personal favorite is the lamb shoulder.
72 residents recomanen
Chiswick Woollahra
65 Ocean StOne of Sydney's great restaurants. Set in a park, great atmosphere and surroundings. A bit expensive but worth it. Personal favorite is the lamb shoulder.
The main pub in the area. Good for an easy meal and a drink. Can get busy on the weekends.
130 residents recomanen
The Golden Sheaf
429 New South Head RdThe main pub in the area. Good for an easy meal and a drink. Can get busy on the weekends.
Chinta Kechil
342 New South Head RdGood Malaysian food.
Roy's Seafood & Tapas Bar
141 Curlewis StWell known Japanese Restaurant. Can be a bit pricey.
Fish Face
346 New South Head RdGood Japanese seafood.
Simmone Logue Double Bay
2 Cross StNice little Cafe.
D'Bees Cafe
27 Knox StWell known local Cafe/Restaurant.
Cosmopolitan Cafe
2-22 Knox StWell known local Cafe/Restaurant.
Niji Restaurant & Bar
21 Bay StGood Japanese option.
Well known Sydney establishment, 1 Hat fine dining restaurant.
25 residents recomanen
Lucio's Italian Restaurant
47 Windsor StWell known Sydney establishment, 1 Hat fine dining restaurant.
Fine dining restaurant of well known celebrity chef Guillaume Brahimi.
7 residents recomanen
Guillaume
Fine dining restaurant of well known celebrity chef Guillaume Brahimi.
Favorite take-away chicken shop. Large range of different salads, pastas, and variations of chicken. Great quality and wont disappoint.
21 residents recomanen
Chargrill Charlie's Woollahra
134 Queen StFavorite take-away chicken shop. Large range of different salads, pastas, and variations of chicken. Great quality and wont disappoint.
Nice 1 Hat French restaurant. Sydney staple, will not disappoint.
42 residents recomanen
Bistro Moncur
116A Queen StNice 1 Hat French restaurant. Sydney staple, will not disappoint.
About : Spicer
Queen St & Spicer StreetSimple local Cafe. Good staple breakfast options.
Zey Queen st.
103 Queen StGood local cafe, great for people watching a long Queen street.
Cafe specializing in Polish and eastern European produce and ingredients.
7 residents recomanen
Wieczorkowski Fine Foods
78 Queen StCafe specializing in Polish and eastern European produce and ingredients.
Small Cafe at the bottom of the William Street shopping strip. They do small dishes in addition to good Coffee.
45 residents recomanen
Paddington Alimentari
2 Hopetoun StSmall Cafe at the bottom of the William Street shopping strip. They do small dishes in addition to good Coffee.
The London Hotel
85 Underwood StGood pub, great pizza.
Crate Bar & Pizza
393 Oxford StFunky restaurant and bar. Good pizza.
Micky's
268 Oxford StLocal cafe/Restaurant. Does simple basics well.
Son of Frank
263 Victoria StGood Pizza option.
Good Cafe, great producer of bread and other baked goods.
35 residents recomanen
Sonoma Cafe Paddington
241B Glenmore RdGood Cafe, great producer of bread and other baked goods.
Well known German restaurant. Order one of their giant Schnitzels. Catch the train from Edgecliff to Kings Cross.
44 residents recomanen
Una's
340 Victoria StWell known German restaurant. Order one of their giant Schnitzels. Catch the train from Edgecliff to Kings Cross.
Famous for its gnocchi. Very small so make sure to get in early.
87 residents recomanen
Buffalo Dining Club
116 Surrey StFamous for its gnocchi. Very small so make sure to get in early.
Sel & Poivre Cafe
263 Victoria StWell know French restaurant. Good value for money.
Well know Sydney Thai restaurant that started at Central Station. Good dinner option.
27 residents recomanen
Spice I Am
296-300 Victoria StreetWell know Sydney Thai restaurant that started at Central Station. Good dinner option.
The unsuspecting birth place of Sydney's famous Tropfest Short Film Festival. Simple cafe, does good food, quick and easy.
34 residents recomanen
Tropicana Caffe
227 Victoria StThe unsuspecting birth place of Sydney's famous Tropfest Short Film Festival. Simple cafe, does good food, quick and easy.
Madame Nhu
82 Campbell StVietnamese restaurant, good food reasonably priced.
Best pizza in Sydney, run by a group of Italians. Make sure to book over the weekends, they also do takeaway.
125 residents recomanen
Vacanza Pizzeria
414 Bourke StBest pizza in Sydney, run by a group of Italians. Make sure to book over the weekends, they also do takeaway.
The sister restaurant to il Baretto. They do they "best hits" from il Baretto but focus more on being a bar. Great option to skip the line at il Baretto.
bar baretto
544 Bourke StThe sister restaurant to il Baretto. They do they "best hits" from il Baretto but focus more on being a bar. Great option to skip the line at il Baretto.
Favorite Cafe in Sydney. The don't try to impress but they do all the basics perfectly.
45 residents recomanen
St Jude Cafe
728 Bourke StFavorite Cafe in Sydney. The don't try to impress but they do all the basics perfectly.
Italian restaurant, a bit on the pricier side but will not disappoint. Reservations are recommended on the weekends.
55 residents recomanen
Cake Wines Cellar Door
16 Eveleigh StItalian restaurant, a bit on the pricier side but will not disappoint. Reservations are recommended on the weekends.
Famous Sydney Bakery. Particularly like their sausage rolls and pies.
324 residents recomanen
Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
633 Bourke StFamous Sydney Bakery. Particularly like their sausage rolls and pies.
Jazushi
145 Devonshire StJapanese fusion restaurant, live Jazz on some nights.
Mam Mam
150 Bourke StFamous Vietnamese restaurant. Simple easy food. A bit pricey.
Trovata Mediterranean Restaurant
76 Stanley StGood simple Italian.
Bill & Toni Italian Restaurant
72-74 Stanley StCheap and cheerful Italian restaurant.
Great Italian restaurant, well known in Sydney. On the weekends booking is recommended.
60 residents recomanen
Bar Reggio
135 Crown StGreat Italian restaurant, well known in Sydney. On the weekends booking is recommended.
Din Tai Fung World Square Restaurant
644 George StFamous Shanghainese restaurant.
East Ocean Restaurant
421-429 Sussex StOne of the best Yum Cha (Dim Sum) in Sydney.
Marigold
683 George StOne of the best Yum Cha (Dim Sum) in Sydney.
Best Malaysian in Sydney. Specialize in Roti, Nasi Goreng, and curries. Generally a 30 minute wait at peak time but well worth it.
115 residents recomanen
Mamak
15 Goulburn StBest Malaysian in Sydney. Specialize in Roti, Nasi Goreng, and curries. Generally a 30 minute wait at peak time but well worth it.
Simple, perfect, little Café. Great Coffee and friendly staff.
41 residents recomanen
Brewtown Surry Hills
536 Crown StSimple, perfect, little Café. Great Coffee and friendly staff.
Best value for money in Sydney. 1 Hat restaurant with standard prices. Simple kitchen table Italian, gets busy so try and get there early.
49 residents recomanen
il baretto
496 Bourke StBest value for money in Sydney. 1 Hat restaurant with standard prices. Simple kitchen table Italian, gets busy so try and get there early.
Everything Else
One of Sydney's great harbor parks. Walk up to the eastern tip of the park for one of the best views of the Sydney skyline and Harbor Bridge
339 residents recomanen
Parc Rushcutters Bay
2A New South Head RdOne of Sydney's great harbor parks. Walk up to the eastern tip of the park for one of the best views of the Sydney skyline and Harbor Bridge
The best beach in Sydney. Little know public beach, with gun barrel views of the Harbor, Sydney City Skyline, and Bridge. Catch the 325 bus from Edgecliff Interchange to Vaucluse Road.
60 residents recomanen
Milk Beach
The best beach in Sydney. Little know public beach, with gun barrel views of the Harbor, Sydney City Skyline, and Bridge. Catch the 325 bus from Edgecliff Interchange to Vaucluse Road.
Don't let the name throw you off. Located in Nielson Park great family beach with a nice Cafe/Restaurant in the middle. Catch the 325 from Edgecliff Interchange to Vaucluse Road.
24 residents recomanen
Shark Beach
Don't let the name throw you off. Located in Nielson Park great family beach with a nice Cafe/Restaurant in the middle. Catch the 325 from Edgecliff Interchange to Vaucluse Road.
Great park, explore The Gap and Sydney Harbors South Head. Sheer Cliffs and panoramic views. Catch the 324 (Quickest), or 325 from Edgecliff or the F7 Ferry from Double Bay Wharf.
25 residents recomanen
Sydney Harbour National Park
18 Clifton StGreat park, explore The Gap and Sydney Harbors South Head. Sheer Cliffs and panoramic views. Catch the 324 (Quickest), or 325 from Edgecliff or the F7 Ferry from Double Bay Wharf.
Upscale bakery with Parisian origins, specializing in French macarons in a number of flavors.
24 residents recomanen
Luxe Woollahra
118 Queen StUpscale bakery with Parisian origins, specializing in French macarons in a number of flavors.
Famous Sydney butcher, great shop which takes meat presentation to a new level. Good produce but expect a price to match.
23 residents recomanen
Victor Churchill
132 Queen StFamous Sydney butcher, great shop which takes meat presentation to a new level. Good produce but expect a price to match.
Large shopping center will all the local and international brands.
1074 residents recomanen
Westfield Bondi Junction
500 Oxford StLarge shopping center will all the local and international brands.
Open on Saturdays. Hosted in the local primary school, the markets focus on local arts, clothing, and food.
252 residents recomanen
Mercat de Paddington
395 Oxford StOpen on Saturdays. Hosted in the local primary school, the markets focus on local arts, clothing, and food.
Verona Street
Verona StreetArt house cinema. Easy going and friendly environment.
Parks & Nature
Little known harbor park, generally quite. Unbeatable views of the harbor. Includes Darling Point Ferry Wharf on the F7 Eastern Suburbs Route.
36 residents recomanen
McKell Park
159 Darling Point RdLittle known harbor park, generally quite. Unbeatable views of the harbor. Includes Darling Point Ferry Wharf on the F7 Eastern Suburbs Route.
Another one of my Sydney favorite beaches. Generally quieter then the ocean beaches, great views into the harbor. Catch the 324 (Quickest), or 325 from Edgecliff or the F7 Ferry from Double Bay Wharf.
50 residents recomanen
Camp Cove Beach
Another one of my Sydney favorite beaches. Generally quieter then the ocean beaches, great views into the harbor. Catch the 324 (Quickest), or 325 from Edgecliff or the F7 Ferry from Double Bay Wharf.
Drinks & Nightlife
Large pub, more of bar than a restaurant. Go to the beach during the day, and settle into the "Watto Bay" for a drink in the evening. Catch the 324 (Quickest), or 325 from Edgecliff or the F7 Ferry.
193 residents recomanen
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
1 Military RdLarge pub, more of bar than a restaurant. Go to the beach during the day, and settle into the "Watto Bay" for a drink in the evening. Catch the 324 (Quickest), or 325 from Edgecliff or the F7 Ferry.
Royal Oak Hotel
28 Bay StLarge local pub, good for an easy meal and a drink.
Pelicano
24 Bay StNice Local Bar/Club, gets busy and is a bit pricey.
Small plates and cocktails in a laid-back open-air bar with colourful graffiti.
82 residents recomanen
Mrs Sippy
Small plates and cocktails in a laid-back open-air bar with colourful graffiti.
Well known local English pub, good on a cold night. I'm told by the Irish that it's one of the few pubs that do Guinness right.
68 residents recomanen
Lord Dudley Hotel
236 Jersey RdWell known local English pub, good on a cold night. I'm told by the Irish that it's one of the few pubs that do Guinness right.
Woollahra Hotel
116 Queen StUpscale bar/restaurant. Good food and drink.
Great small win bar to start or end a walk around Paddington/Woollahra. Can get busy after working hours.
79 residents recomanen
The Wine Library
18 Oxford StGreat small win bar to start or end a walk around Paddington/Woollahra. Can get busy after working hours.
Paddo Inn
338 Oxford StWell know local Pub, great for a drink and some food.
10 William St
Cosy small bar, modern Italian food and good wine.
Recently renovated pub, good food but can get a bit noisy during busy periods.
49 residents recomanen
Grand National Hotel
161 Underwood StRecently renovated pub, good food but can get a bit noisy during busy periods.
The Paddington
384 Oxford StLocal English pub, good on a cold day.
Well know bar. They do cheap pizzas on Sundays nights. Drinks can be pricey and a smart dress code is enforced.
15 residents recomanen
Hugos Lounge
33 Bayswater RdWell know bar. They do cheap pizzas on Sundays nights. Drinks can be pricey and a smart dress code is enforced.
Darlo Bar
306 Liverpool StFunky pub/bar.
One of the first small bars in Sydney. American style, free nuts, and good whisky cocktails and beers. It's hidden in Foley St, look out for the friendly bouncer standing in the ally. Gets busy.
168 residents recomanen
Shady Pines Saloon
256 Crown StOne of the first small bars in Sydney. American style, free nuts, and good whisky cocktails and beers. It's hidden in Foley St, look out for the friendly bouncer standing in the ally. Gets busy.
Fun and vibrant, Mexican themed small bar. Try and get their early as it fills up quickly.
43 residents recomanen
Tio's Cerveceria
14 Foster StFun and vibrant, Mexican themed small bar. Try and get their early as it fills up quickly.
The Wild Rover
75 Campbell StFun small bar, great cocktails.
Loud and fun small bar. The bar has a rock theme with great music and entertaining bar staff. Fantastic cocktails.
26 residents recomanen
Vasco
421 Cleveland StLoud and fun small bar. The bar has a rock theme with great music and entertaining bar staff. Fantastic cocktails.
Annandale Hotel
17 Parramatta RdFun alternative bar. They do good food and drinks.
Small Jazz bar, live music and good drinks. Check their website as there is often a cover charge.
280 Cleveland St
Small Jazz bar, live music and good drinks. Check their website as there is often a cover charge.
Nice bar with a large open out door area. Good for groups of people or for a lazy afternoon drink.
228 residents recomanen
The Winery
285A Crown StNice bar with a large open out door area. Good for groups of people or for a lazy afternoon drink.
The Clock
470 Crown StLarge local pub, good food and drink.
Cafe Mint
579 Crown StreetSmall Tapas bar they do great wine and good food.
Dove & Olive
156 Devonshire StNice pub, good food and drink.
The Horse - Surry Hills
381 Crown StreetFunky Sydney bar.
Hidden Small bar, feels like walking into Vietnam. Heavily themed, good dumplings, good cocktails, and friendly bar staff.
17 residents recomanen
Uncle Mings
49 York StHidden Small bar, feels like walking into Vietnam. Heavily themed, good dumplings, good cocktails, and friendly bar staff.
Hidden small bar, themed as if it was a tailor. Good drinks and good.
79 residents recomanen
Stitch Bar
61 York StHidden small bar, themed as if it was a tailor. Good drinks and good.
Hidden small bar/restaurant. Themed as if it was a garden shed. Bar downstairs and restaurant up stairs. Menu's a little strange but fun.
7 residents recomanen
Grasshopper Eating House and Bar
1 Temperance LaneHidden small bar/restaurant. Themed as if it was a garden shed. Bar downstairs and restaurant up stairs. Menu's a little strange but fun.
Hidden small bar, this one's grandparent themed. Comfy couches, throw overs, and jaffels.
78 residents recomanen
Grandma's Bar
275 Clarence StHidden small bar, this one's grandparent themed. Comfy couches, throw overs, and jaffels.
The Baxter Inn
156 Clarence StHidden small bar, whisky bar good for a stiff drink.
Hidden small bar, go through the back of a barber to find a fairly big hidden bar. Good cocktails and friendly bar staff.
16 residents recomanen
The Barber Shop
89 York StHidden small bar, go through the back of a barber to find a fairly big hidden bar. Good cocktails and friendly bar staff.
Hidden small bar, down a flight of stairs our the back of a record store. Good cocktails and friendly bar staff.
9 residents recomanen
Mojo Record Bar
73 York StHidden small bar, down a flight of stairs our the back of a record store. Good cocktails and friendly bar staff.
The Passage
231A Victoria StreetWell known local bar.
The Victoria Room
Bar and restaurant. Jazz on Sunday nights.
Lively bar and restaurant. Generally a good start for a night out.
19 residents recomanen
Barrio Chino
28-30 Bayswater RoadLively bar and restaurant. Generally a good start for a night out.
Rosie Campbell's
320 Crown StExcellent cocktails, fun Caribbean themed bar/restaurant.
Essentials
Woolworths Double Bay
Kiaora RoadLarge super market. Great cheese room.
Bottle Shop, by far the cheapest and largest in the area.
17 residents recomanen
Dan Murphy's Double Bay
1 Kiaora RdBottle Shop, by far the cheapest and largest in the area.
Coles Edgecliff
Ocean AvenueSupermarket, 2 minutes walk.
ALDI Edgecliff
233 New South Head RdSupermarket, 3 minutes walk.
BWS Edgecliff
233 New South Head RdBottle Shop, 2 minutes walk.
Thomas Dux - Paddington
Up market supermarket, provides niche produce.
Shopping
Famous Sydney Gelato Bar, be prepared to wait in line. Loads of different flavors and variations.
262 residents recomanen
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria StFamous Sydney Gelato Bar, be prepared to wait in line. Loads of different flavors and variations.
Famous Gelato bar. This is their second shop, there is generally a line so be prepared for a short wait.
236 residents recomanen
Gelato Messina Surry Hills
389 Crown StFamous Gelato bar. This is their second shop, there is generally a line so be prepared for a short wait.
Zara
Cnr Pitt Street MallArts & Culture
Well know local theater. Generally do niche productions.
84 residents recomanen
Belvoir Street Theatre
25 Belvoir StWell know local theater. Generally do niche productions.