Guidebook for Newtown
Food Scene
This is a unique place that relies on volunteers for its waiting staff, has a very community-oriented ethos, and operates on a pay-what-you-feel pricing model. You can pay $1 or $50 for you meal if you feel like it, and they won't bat an eye.
Always has a great vibe and is a good hub for other community-oriented things and generally meeting friendly people.
Generally open 12-3pm and again for dinner 6-9pm.
60 residents recomanen
Lentil As Anything
391 King StThis is a unique place that relies on volunteers for its waiting staff, has a very community-oriented ethos, and operates on a pay-what-you-feel pricing model. You can pay $1 or $50 for you meal if you feel like it, and they won't bat an eye.
Always has a great vibe and is a good hub for other community-oriented things and generally meeting friendly people.
Generally open 12-3pm and again for dinner 6-9pm.
This place has respectable pizza, maybe not the absolute best you'll find but pretty good, but its Zataar wraps are unique and very tasty, definitely worth checking out if you're in the mood for easy and tasty street food!
21 residents recomanen
Manoosh Pizzeria - Enmore
170 Enmore RdThis place has respectable pizza, maybe not the absolute best you'll find but pretty good, but its Zataar wraps are unique and very tasty, definitely worth checking out if you're in the mood for easy and tasty street food!
Faheem doesn't have the world's best service or decor, but it does have some excellent and spicy Indian and Pakistani food. I don't know of anywhere else around with comparable food, even though there are many competing Indian restaurants. If you want some really authentic Indian and Pakistani eats, this place is 100% the place to go.
29 residents recomanen
Faheem Fast Food
194-196 Enmore RdFaheem doesn't have the world's best service or decor, but it does have some excellent and spicy Indian and Pakistani food. I don't know of anywhere else around with comparable food, even though there are many competing Indian restaurants. If you want some really authentic Indian and Pakistani eats, this place is 100% the place to go.
Near here is a charming local market that's on every Sunday. They're known as the Addison Road Markets. Check it out if you can!
48 residents recomanen
The Addison Road Community Centre
142 Addison RdNear here is a charming local market that's on every Sunday. They're known as the Addison Road Markets. Check it out if you can!
This is a charming Turkish Cafe that's an easy walk away. Generally good food and a fairly authentic atmosphere. Good place to sit and people-watch. Try their apple tea or their Turkish delight!
Ferah Cafe and Restaurant
433A King StThis is a charming Turkish Cafe that's an easy walk away. Generally good food and a fairly authentic atmosphere. Good place to sit and people-watch. Try their apple tea or their Turkish delight!
I've only been here once, but they had excellent food and great ambiance, with real Turkish music.
14 residents recomanen
Pasha's Restaurant
492 King StI've only been here once, but they had excellent food and great ambiance, with real Turkish music.
I didn't set out to list so many Turkish places, but there happen to be a few good ones nearby, so I'm listing them. This place has great and convenient street food, definitely several steps up from the usual kebabs and wraps you find.
6 residents recomanen
Matee Turkish Grill
528 King StI didn't set out to list so many Turkish places, but there happen to be a few good ones nearby, so I'm listing them. This place has great and convenient street food, definitely several steps up from the usual kebabs and wraps you find.
Shopping
This is a unique little market scene that's worth checking out. You may have to google the details of when it's on, but it's nearby and part of the spirit of Newtown.
Newtown Market
1 Bedford StThis is a unique little market scene that's worth checking out. You may have to google the details of when it's on, but it's nearby and part of the spirit of Newtown.
If you're into books, this place is an iconic and very large 2nd hand bookshop. It used to be the absolute best, and it's still a good place to get lost for a little while.
13 residents recomanen
Gould's Book Arcade
536 King StIf you're into books, this place is an iconic and very large 2nd hand bookshop. It used to be the absolute best, and it's still a good place to get lost for a little while.
Arts & Culture
The Rat is a unique and diverse place with its own interesting history. If you want something that's local and probably very unusual, check out what they have on.
http://redrattler.org/sydney/whats+on
11 residents recomanen
Red Rattler Theatre
6 Faversham StThe Rat is a unique and diverse place with its own interesting history. If you want something that's local and probably very unusual, check out what they have on.
http://redrattler.org/sydney/whats+on
This place hosts all kinds of local shows, including music and comedy. Check out what they have on here:
http://www.factorytheatre.com.au/events/factory
59 residents recomanen
Teatre de la Fàbrica
105 Victoria RdThis place hosts all kinds of local shows, including music and comedy. Check out what they have on here:
http://www.factorytheatre.com.au/events/factory
Sydney Uni has a great campus with 19th century English architecture, and a decent park nearby also. It's a nice place to spend an afternoon wandering.
194 residents recomanen
The University of Sydney
Sydney Uni has a great campus with 19th century English architecture, and a decent park nearby also. It's a nice place to spend an afternoon wandering.
Parks & Nature
Parc Enmore
Black StreetClose. Nice. Has an aquatic centre. Enough said.
This is a surprisingly big park with lots of nice places to hang out, a playground, and lots of people walking their dogs all hours of the day and well into the evening.
243 residents recomanen
Parc de Sydney
416 Sydney Park RdThis is a surprisingly big park with lots of nice places to hang out, a playground, and lots of people walking their dogs all hours of the day and well into the evening.
This is a popular local park which has a unique old church and cemetery adjacent to it that's definitely worth checking out.
65 residents recomanen
Parc Memorial Camperdown
Church StreetThis is a popular local park which has a unique old church and cemetery adjacent to it that's definitely worth checking out.
This popular Sydney beach is one bus ride away. Catch the 370 from King street and you're on your way to the beach! If it's a really nice day and a weekend or public holiday, I strongly recommend catching the bus from just outside Newtown station. Yes, it's a little extra walking, but those busses can get packed and you don't want to be turned away!
While you're here, you can do the iconic (and very beautiful) Coogee to Bondi coastal walk.
529 residents recomanen
Platja de Coogee
This popular Sydney beach is one bus ride away. Catch the 370 from King street and you're on your way to the beach! If it's a really nice day and a weekend or public holiday, I strongly recommend catching the bus from just outside Newtown station. Yes, it's a little extra walking, but those busses can get packed and you don't want to be turned away!
While you're here, you can do the iconic (and very beautiful) Coogee to Bondi coastal walk.
This is a great place to spend a day. It's a huge and beautiful park, right near Circular Quay and the Opera House. Easily accessible by train and bus.
985 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic Reial de Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadThis is a great place to spend a day. It's a huge and beautiful park, right near Circular Quay and the Opera House. Easily accessible by train and bus.
Drinks & Nightlife
A charming hideaway spot with craft beer and a great vibe -- if you can find it.
157 residents recomanen
Mary's
6 Mary StA charming hideaway spot with craft beer and a great vibe -- if you can find it.
This place has a great vibe, with regular jazz and eclectic shows:
http://lazyboneslounge.com.au/venue.html#schedule
112 residents recomanen
Happy Chef Chinese Restaurant
262-266 King StThis place has a great vibe, with regular jazz and eclectic shows:
http://lazyboneslounge.com.au/venue.html#schedule
If you're into local stand-up, check out their "Mic in Hand" semi-open mic nights on Thursdays.
16 residents recomanen
Friend in Hand Hotel
58 Cowper StIf you're into local stand-up, check out their "Mic in Hand" semi-open mic nights on Thursdays.
Essentials
Has a Woolworths, an Aldi, a K-mart, a chemist, a cheap shop, clothes, food, etc... Most of your essentials should be covered here.
142 residents recomanen
Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre
20 Smidmore StHas a Woolworths, an Aldi, a K-mart, a chemist, a cheap shop, clothes, food, etc... Most of your essentials should be covered here.
Azzi fruit & vegetables
198 Enmore RdLocal fruit and veg place.
This is a local co-op with locally and ethically sourced foods and other products. If this stuff matters to you, then please check them out and give them some support.
11 residents recomanen
Alfalfa House Community Food Co-op
330 Enmore RdThis is a local co-op with locally and ethically sourced foods and other products. If this stuff matters to you, then please check them out and give them some support.
Entertainment & Activities
Dendy Cinemas Newtown
261-263 King St
The Enmore Theatre
118-132 Enmore RdSomewhat iconic venue, lots of big name shows.