Guidebook for Clovelly and Sydney's Eastern Beaches
Food Scene
Local cafes and restaurants in Clovelly and Sydney's Eastern Beaches.
Great Italian food and pizzas. In true Italian fashion the owner Frank is a great host and loves kids. Tell him Phil sent you.
19 residents recomanen
Pizzavelly Italian Kitchen
347 Clovelly RdGreat Italian food and pizzas. In true Italian fashion the owner Frank is a great host and loves kids. Tell him Phil sent you.
The best take-away fish and chips around. It gets pretty busy on Friday and Saturday nights. (Get in early.)
44 residents recomanen
Out Of The Blue Clovelly
272 Clovelly RdThe best take-away fish and chips around. It gets pretty busy on Friday and Saturday nights. (Get in early.)
Great little local bakery. Try the sour dough loaf or one of the donut balls if you're feeling naughty.
18 residents recomanen
Clovelly Bakery
305 Clovelly RdGreat little local bakery. Try the sour dough loaf or one of the donut balls if you're feeling naughty.
Have a swim and coffee or breakfast at the beach. (The owner Mark is a local surfer and nice bloke.)
11 residents recomanen
Seasalt Clovelly
Victory StreetHave a swim and coffee or breakfast at the beach. (The owner Mark is a local surfer and nice bloke.)
Gusto has good coffee. (They have simple food that's good too.) On Coogee Bay Road.
79 residents recomanen
Gusto Espresso Bar
211 Coogee Bay RdGusto has good coffee. (They have simple food that's good too.) On Coogee Bay Road.
Barzura is our favourite place for dinner. (It's pretty good for breakfast and lunch too.) The food is the best around, it overlooks the water, you can have a beer or wine, and they're kid friendly.
100 residents recomanen
Barzura
62 Carr StBarzura is our favourite place for dinner. (It's pretty good for breakfast and lunch too.) The food is the best around, it overlooks the water, you can have a beer or wine, and they're kid friendly.
There's heaps of cafes down at Bronte. We think the Bogey Hole is probably the best. Their food is really good. Weekend mornings get busy down there.
40 residents recomanen
The Bogey Hole Cafe
473 Bronte RdThere's heaps of cafes down at Bronte. We think the Bogey Hole is probably the best. Their food is really good. Weekend mornings get busy down there.
This is a little unassuming cafe on the way down to Coogee. The coffee is usually good though. You can see the beach from the seats outside.
12 residents recomanen
The Coogee Bite Cafe
126a Beach StThis is a little unassuming cafe on the way down to Coogee. The coffee is usually good though. You can see the beach from the seats outside.
Hungarian patisserie a few doors down from us. If you have a sweet tooth, try the macarons.
7 residents recomanen
Sweet Kiss Cake Shop
19 Buckley StreetHungarian patisserie a few doors down from us. If you have a sweet tooth, try the macarons.
Great little fine dining restaurant near us. A good example of Australia's new food - a fusion of different cultures - European and Asian.
19 residents recomanen
Darley Street Bistro at Clovelly
309 Clovelly RdGreat little fine dining restaurant near us. A good example of Australia's new food - a fusion of different cultures - European and Asian.
Our little local Thai food place a few doors down. Has all the hallmarks of a classic Sydney Thai - cheap, quick, busy, friendly and all the family are there pitching in. Say hi to Richard the Dad.
11 residents recomanen
Pinto Thong Thai Restaurant
327 Clovelly RdOur little local Thai food place a few doors down. Has all the hallmarks of a classic Sydney Thai - cheap, quick, busy, friendly and all the family are there pitching in. Say hi to Richard the Dad.
Cafe by day, restaurant by night. This is the latest 'in' place to go for East Sydney foodies. Gets busy, especially on weekends. (Let us know what the service was like. It varies.)
213 residents recomanen
Three Blue Ducks
143 Macpherson StCafe by day, restaurant by night. This is the latest 'in' place to go for East Sydney foodies. Gets busy, especially on weekends. (Let us know what the service was like. It varies.)
Probably the best bread in the Southern Hemisphere. (Try it out and see if we're right.)
130 residents recomanen
Iggys Down Under
131 Macpherson StProbably the best bread in the Southern Hemisphere. (Try it out and see if we're right.)
Another one for your walk to Bondi - good for lunch or evening drink &/or dinner - it's right on the beach. (Gets busy Friday and Saturday nights.)
437 residents recomanen
The Bucket List
1 Queen Elizabeth DrAnother one for your walk to Bondi - good for lunch or evening drink &/or dinner - it's right on the beach. (Gets busy Friday and Saturday nights.)
Good place for a break on your walk to Bondi. (Or destination itself for a shorter walk.) A great spot on a sunny weekday. Closed if cold or rainy.
41 residents recomanen
Tamarama
Good place for a break on your walk to Bondi. (Or destination itself for a shorter walk.) A great spot on a sunny weekday. Closed if cold or rainy.
Iku Wholefood
279 Bronte RdThe best little vegetarian place around. Simple and inexpensive. Eat in or takeaway.
Great secret little locals cafe overlooking the Bondi Icebergs ocean pool. Amazing view, good simple food and coffee. There's also a gym and sauna right there. From Notts Av, take the stairs down.
25 residents recomanen
The Crabbe Hole
1 Notts AveGreat secret little locals cafe overlooking the Bondi Icebergs ocean pool. Amazing view, good simple food and coffee. There's also a gym and sauna right there. From Notts Av, take the stairs down.
Fantastic pizzas. Possibly the best in Sydney. About 15 to 20 minutes walk away or a few minutes in an Uber.
125 residents recomanen
Vacanza Pizzeria
414 Bourke StFantastic pizzas. Possibly the best in Sydney. About 15 to 20 minutes walk away or a few minutes in an Uber.
It's beautiful at Bronte in the evening. X Lounge is one of the few places open, has good food and good service. Worth a try.
11 residents recomanen
The Exlounge
471 Bronte RdIt's beautiful at Bronte in the evening. X Lounge is one of the few places open, has good food and good service. Worth a try.
Great little local cafe - just on the other side of the Arden Street intersection. Coffee from 6.30am.
37 residents recomanen
TopHat Coffee Merchants
315 Clovelly RdGreat little local cafe - just on the other side of the Arden Street intersection. Coffee from 6.30am.
We love Sushi Kun! It's takeaway food that's healthy, cheap and close. (A few doors down.) We go there a few times a week when we're out of energy to cook. It's authentic Japanese.
Sushi Kun
331 Clovelly RdWe love Sushi Kun! It's takeaway food that's healthy, cheap and close. (A few doors down.) We go there a few times a week when we're out of energy to cook. It's authentic Japanese.
Gelato Messina Bondi
61 Hall StBest ice cream in Sydney!
A terrific cafe right near us (on the corner of Beach Street.) Good food and coffee and nice vibe have made this one of the most popular cafes around. Also open as a wine bar in the evening.
27 residents recomanen
Gordons Cafe
355 Clovelly RdA terrific cafe right near us (on the corner of Beach Street.) Good food and coffee and nice vibe have made this one of the most popular cafes around. Also open as a wine bar in the evening.
Terrific South East Asian food. Gets busy, for good reason. Best to go early.
46 residents recomanen
Sugarcane Restaurant
56 Carr StTerrific South East Asian food. Gets busy, for good reason. Best to go early.
Entertainment & Activities
Entertainment and activities in Clovelly and Sydney's Eastern Beaches.
Treat yourself to a massage at Massage by the Sea.
(The marker for the shop should be on Clovelly Road.)
Massage by the Sea
199 Clovelly RdTreat yourself to a massage at Massage by the Sea.
(The marker for the shop should be on Clovelly Road.)
There's yoga classes a few doors away. Their latest schedule of classes should be on a leaflet outside.
Yogamama
329 Clovelly RdThere's yoga classes a few doors away. Their latest schedule of classes should be on a leaflet outside.
If it's not a good beach day, try some tennis. (There should be rackets and balls in the cupboard of the main bedroom.)
9 residents recomanen
Eastern Suburbs Tennis Club - Coogee Tennis
Brook StreetIf it's not a good beach day, try some tennis. (There should be rackets and balls in the cupboard of the main bedroom.)
A lovely old art deco cinema, it has most of the big current films. The bar upstairs is worth a visit. They also do dinner. To get there either walk, taxi or drive. Or bus from Coogee.
261 residents recomanen
Ritz Cinema
45 St Pauls StA lovely old art deco cinema, it has most of the big current films. The bar upstairs is worth a visit. They also do dinner. To get there either walk, taxi or drive. Or bus from Coogee.
Thinking of learning how to surf? Lets Go Surfing run one off classes and longer programs. One of the best surf schools in the country - well organised, competent and friendly.
94 residents recomanen
Lets Go Surfing
128 Ramsgate AveThinking of learning how to surf? Lets Go Surfing run one off classes and longer programs. One of the best surf schools in the country - well organised, competent and friendly.
Eugene Tan takes beautiful photos of the ocean, the beach and surfers. Most are of Bondi, Bronte and the local area. If you make it to Bondi, his gallery is well worth a visit.
92 residents recomanen
Aquabumps
64 Curlewis StEugene Tan takes beautiful photos of the ocean, the beach and surfers. Most are of Bondi, Bronte and the local area. If you make it to Bondi, his gallery is well worth a visit.
Through Summer you can see movies in the Park. Pack a picnic dinner and wine. Search 'moonlight cinema sydney' to find what's on. The 360 bus gets you close (Bondi Junction.) We can give you a rug.
62 residents recomanen
Moonlight Cinema Sydney
Broome AvenueThrough Summer you can see movies in the Park. Pack a picnic dinner and wine. Search 'moonlight cinema sydney' to find what's on. The 360 bus gets you close (Bondi Junction.) We can give you a rug.
Another place for movies and things to do for kids - including laser tag and bowling. Search 'entertainment quarter' online for what's on. The 339 bus gets you close.
132 residents recomanen
The Bavarian Entertainment Quarter
212 Bent StAnother place for movies and things to do for kids - including laser tag and bowling. Search 'entertainment quarter' online for what's on. The 339 bus gets you close.
This is a large cinema complex in Bondi Junction. Has most current movies. Search 'event cinemas bondi junction' to see what's on. (We prefer to go to the Ritz in Randwick - it has more character.)
146 residents recomanen
Event Cinemas Bondi Junction
500 Oxford StThis is a large cinema complex in Bondi Junction. Has most current movies. Search 'event cinemas bondi junction' to see what's on. (We prefer to go to the Ritz in Randwick - it has more character.)
In case you hadn't guessed, we love movies. If you like 'Arthouse' films too, this is the place to go. Search 'palace verona paddington' to see what's on. Check out Berkelouw bookshop next door.
139 residents recomanen
Palace Verona
17 Oxford StIn case you hadn't guessed, we love movies. If you like 'Arthouse' films too, this is the place to go. Search 'palace verona paddington' to see what's on. Check out Berkelouw bookshop next door.
For a real taste of Australian sports culture, check out a cricket game (if you're here in Summer) or an Australian Football game (in Winter.) The ground is close - the 339 bus gets you there.
127 residents recomanen
Fiducia del Sydney Cricket & Sports Ground Trust
Driver AvenueFor a real taste of Australian sports culture, check out a cricket game (if you're here in Summer) or an Australian Football game (in Winter.) The ground is close - the 339 bus gets you there.
Something different (maybe for the kids): you can ride a horse around Centennial Park.
8 residents recomanen
Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre
114-120 Lang RdSomething different (maybe for the kids): you can ride a horse around Centennial Park.
Tennis court for hire, tennis coaching, and tennis holiday camps for kids. All two minutes away from our place.
Top Shot Tennis
35 Division StreetTennis court for hire, tennis coaching, and tennis holiday camps for kids. All two minutes away from our place.
Creativity Unlimited
335 Clovelly RdLisa teaches art classes downstairs! For kids aged 5 to teenager.
Phil teaches people how to use social media for business downstairs. He also runs courses to help people find work they love. (Phil's courses are enlightening and inspiring!)
Media School Sydney
335 Clovelly RdPhil teaches people how to use social media for business downstairs. He also runs courses to help people find work they love. (Phil's courses are enlightening and inspiring!)
A good day outing with the kids - to see Australian and other animals. Take the 339 bus to the city, then a ferry from Circular Quay across Sydney Harbour to the Zoo.
645 residents recomanen
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadA good day outing with the kids - to see Australian and other animals. Take the 339 bus to the city, then a ferry from Circular Quay across Sydney Harbour to the Zoo.
This Is Yoga | Clovelly | Online Yoga
34 Burnie StYoga classes a short walk away.
Essentials
Local grocery stores and other essentials around Clovelly and Sydney's Eastern Beaches.
Charlie's is a bit of a local institution - it's the best little grocery store around and has all your delicatessen needs. He has over-the-top Christmas lights if you're here then.
32 residents recomanen
FoodWorks
43 Burnie StCharlie's is a bit of a local institution - it's the best little grocery store around and has all your delicatessen needs. He has over-the-top Christmas lights if you're here then.
Got stuff to post to friends and family? The post office is just up the hill.
Australia Post - Clovelly West LPO
227-231 Clovelly RdGot stuff to post to friends and family? The post office is just up the hill.
The best grocery store in our area - wide range, interesting stuff, though a bit more expensive than the supermarket. Worth checking out if you're into food.
160 residents recomanen
Maloneys Grocer
214 Coogee Bay RdThe best grocery store in our area - wide range, interesting stuff, though a bit more expensive than the supermarket. Worth checking out if you're into food.
This is a bigger supermarket - for all your essentials. There's also a large Woolworths and Coles in Bondi Junction. Smaller stores closer to us are Clovelly Supermarket and Charlies Foodworks.
48 residents recomanen
Woolworths
20 Ebsworth StThis is a bigger supermarket - for all your essentials. There's also a large Woolworths and Coles in Bondi Junction. Smaller stores closer to us are Clovelly Supermarket and Charlies Foodworks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Drinks and nightlife in Clovelly and Sydney's Eastern Beaches.
Get down to the Clovelly Hotel on a weekday evening for a quiet ale and dinner overlooking the ocean. (Their dinner deals are good value Monday to Thursday.)
100 residents recomanen
Clovelly Hotel
381 Clovelly RdGet down to the Clovelly Hotel on a weekday evening for a quiet ale and dinner overlooking the ocean. (Their dinner deals are good value Monday to Thursday.)
For a real piece of old fashioned Australian culture check out the bowlo - they have cheap beers, a portrait of the Queen, and on Sundays they'll teach you lawn bowling.
34 residents recomanen
Clovelly Bowling & Recreation Club
1 Ocean StFor a real piece of old fashioned Australian culture check out the bowlo - they have cheap beers, a portrait of the Queen, and on Sundays they'll teach you lawn bowling.
Bar with a view - one of the best views in Sydney, overlooking Bondi Beach. Include The Icebergs on a walk to Bondi. Have a swim too. It's open even in Winter (which is where the name comes from.)
364 residents recomanen
Bondi Icebergs POOL
1 Notts AveBar with a view - one of the best views in Sydney, overlooking Bondi Beach. Include The Icebergs on a walk to Bondi. Have a swim too. It's open even in Winter (which is where the name comes from.)
A great place for a drink - nice vibe and brilliant view. (Good to include on an outing to the city or seeing a show at the Opera House.)
403 residents recomanen
Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetA great place for a drink - nice vibe and brilliant view. (Good to include on an outing to the city or seeing a show at the Opera House.)
A local icon recently been renovated by one of Sydney leading restauranteurs. Stylish interiors and interesting contemporary Australian food. Great spot near Coogee Beach. A must do on your stay here.
515 residents recomanen
Coogee Pavilion
169 Dolphin StA local icon recently been renovated by one of Sydney leading restauranteurs. Stylish interiors and interesting contemporary Australian food. Great spot near Coogee Beach. A must do on your stay here.
Sightseeing
Sightseeing around Clovelly and Sydney's Eastern Beaches.
Not many tourists, or even Sydneysiders for that matter, know about Wylie's. Its a beautiful, large ocean swimming pool. It's definitely worth a visit, and a swim.
104 residents recomanen
Wylie's Baths
4B Neptune StNot many tourists, or even Sydneysiders for that matter, know about Wylie's. Its a beautiful, large ocean swimming pool. It's definitely worth a visit, and a swim.
Bondi is famous in Australia and maybe worldwide? It's a beautiful beach. OK, the buildings around are ugly but it's still worth a walk and swim there. (Always swim between the flags.)
1453 residents recomanen
Bondi Beach
Bondi is famous in Australia and maybe worldwide? It's a beautiful beach. OK, the buildings around are ugly but it's still worth a walk and swim there. (Always swim between the flags.)
Surry Hills is the centre of inner-Sydney cool. Worth a visit for a whole different vibe to the beaches. Plenty of places to eat, for coffee, interesting shops and people watching. Take the 339 bus.
201 residents recomanen
Surry Hills
Surry Hills is the centre of inner-Sydney cool. Worth a visit for a whole different vibe to the beaches. Plenty of places to eat, for coffee, interesting shops and people watching. Take the 339 bus.
Take the 339 bus into the city and check out the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Harbour. Make a whole day of it and catch a ferry across to Manly. Search 'sydney opera house' to see whats on there.
1998 residents recomanen
Òpera de Sydney
Take the 339 bus into the city and check out the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Harbour. Make a whole day of it and catch a ferry across to Manly. Search 'sydney opera house' to see whats on there.
The other big Sydney icon to see. Actually what's great is to do the BridgeClimb - where you can walk up on top of it. Expensive but worth it. (Great views of Sydney.) The 339 bus takes you in there.
984 residents recomanen
Pont del Port de Sydney
Sydney Harbour BridgeThe other big Sydney icon to see. Actually what's great is to do the BridgeClimb - where you can walk up on top of it. Expensive but worth it. (Great views of Sydney.) The 339 bus takes you in there.
Parks & Nature
Parks and nature places around Clovelly and Sydney's Eastern Beaches.
The coastal path goes South from Clovelly through Gordon's Bay to Coogee. It's a sweet walk.
180 residents recomanen
Gordons Bay
The coastal path goes South from Clovelly through Gordon's Bay to Coogee. It's a sweet walk.
Clovelly Beach is one of the safest beaches around for swimming. Great for snorkelling too. Keep an eye for "Bluey" the blue groper fish. Actually even with swimming goggles you'll see fish.
232 residents recomanen
Clovelly Beach
Clovelly Beach is one of the safest beaches around for swimming. Great for snorkelling too. Keep an eye for "Bluey" the blue groper fish. Actually even with swimming goggles you'll see fish.
Bronte is one of Sydney's prettiest beaches. A great place for a picnic or swim in the ocean pool. You can walk there along the coastal track. (Head down to Clovelly Beach and follow the path north.)
390 residents recomanen
Bronte Baths
Bronte RoadBronte is one of Sydney's prettiest beaches. A great place for a picnic or swim in the ocean pool. You can walk there along the coastal track. (Head down to Clovelly Beach and follow the path north.)
A great little hidden beach on the walk to Bondi. Also known as 'Glamour-rama' - for its sunbaking beautiful people. Make sure to swim between the flags. There's a rip at the South end.
264 residents recomanen
Platja de Tamarama
A great little hidden beach on the walk to Bondi. Also known as 'Glamour-rama' - for its sunbaking beautiful people. Make sure to swim between the flags. There's a rip at the South end.
Walk 5 minutes down Beach Street and you'll see the wide arc of Coogee Beach. Swim between the flags or at one of the ocean pools around. Plenty of places around for coffee and meals. (Try BarZura.)
529 residents recomanen
Platja de Coogee
Walk 5 minutes down Beach Street and you'll see the wide arc of Coogee Beach. Swim between the flags or at one of the ocean pools around. Plenty of places around for coffee and meals. (Try BarZura.)
This large park is down the other end of Clovelly Road. (The 339 bus goes past.) A good place for a walk, run, cycle or picnic. Search 'centennial parklands' to find things on (incl. kids activities.)
1102 residents recomanen
Centennial Park
15 Locked BagThis large park is down the other end of Clovelly Road. (The 339 bus goes past.) A good place for a walk, run, cycle or picnic. Search 'centennial parklands' to find things on (incl. kids activities.)
Getting Around
Rent a bike and go for a ride around Centennial Park. It's about 4 km all the way around. There's a cafe and kiosk in the middle of the Park. There's also some lovely picnic spots.
32 residents recomanen
Centennial Park Cycles
50 Clovelly RdRent a bike and go for a ride around Centennial Park. It's about 4 km all the way around. There's a cafe and kiosk in the middle of the Park. There's also some lovely picnic spots.