Guidebook for Darlinghurst
Food Scene
Third Village
Great coffee and brunch on arrival
Amazing affordable sushi 'next door' - prepare for a bit of a wait at lunch-time - but that's a good sign ;)
53 residents recomanen
Sushi on Stanley
85 Stanley StAmazing affordable sushi 'next door' - prepare for a bit of a wait at lunch-time - but that's a good sign ;)
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78 Stanley StCrowdfunded dining experience (or lunch) - winner concept-restaurant changes every 12 weeks
Amazing authentic Italian (Tortelli of the day with truffle cream sauce is a go-to for me)
18 residents recomanen
Pasta Emilia
259 Riley StAmazing authentic Italian (Tortelli of the day with truffle cream sauce is a go-to for me)
Great wines and dinner in their outdoor 'fairytale' garden (favourite hangout with friends)
228 residents recomanen
The Winery
285A Crown StGreat wines and dinner in their outdoor 'fairytale' garden (favourite hangout with friends)
Great brunch and best juice (orange, apple, strawberry) - bacon+egg rolls are supposedly the greatest hit amongst non-vegs ;)
26 residents recomanen
Orto Trading Co.
56-58 Waterloo StGreat brunch and best juice (orange, apple, strawberry) - bacon+egg rolls are supposedly the greatest hit amongst non-vegs ;)
Self-nominated BEST indian in Sydney! Wooloomooloo Wharf in general is a great place to stroll to - lots of great restaurants along the wharf and outdoor seating areas with heaters for chilly nights.
9 residents recomanen
Aki's Indian Restaurant
6 Cowper Wharf RoadwaySelf-nominated BEST indian in Sydney! Wooloomooloo Wharf in general is a great place to stroll to - lots of great restaurants along the wharf and outdoor seating areas with heaters for chilly nights.
Amazing front row look at the beach with the locals and amazing dinner and drinks
261 residents recomanen
North Bondi Fish
120 Ramsgate AveAmazing front row look at the beach with the locals and amazing dinner and drinks
(A bit of a trip out there) but amazing views and old british courtesy high tea or just amazing affordable lunch.
26 residents recomanen
Gunners Barracks
Suakin Drive(A bit of a trip out there) but amazing views and old british courtesy high tea or just amazing affordable lunch.
Shopping
Expect the longest line at any ice cream shop ever - even in winter! Awarded ‘The best ice cream in Australia’ year after year. Try their daily specials, they really are special.
236 residents recomanen
Gelato Messina Surry Hills
389 Crown StExpect the longest line at any ice cream shop ever - even in winter! Awarded ‘The best ice cream in Australia’ year after year. Try their daily specials, they really are special.
Stroll up Paddington's sections of Oxford St for 'parisian vibe boutique shopping - but bring your big valet!
70 residents recomanen
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetStroll up Paddington's sections of Oxford St for 'parisian vibe boutique shopping - but bring your big valet!
Early up on a Sunday for local produce (mandatory breakfast or lunch at Brown Sugar or Jo and Willy’s Depot before or after)
391 residents recomanen
Mercats de Bondi
Campbell ParadeEarly up on a Sunday for local produce (mandatory breakfast or lunch at Brown Sugar or Jo and Willy’s Depot before or after)
Everything Else
The cutest little 'green village' in the industrial heavy Alexandria. Get there early to get a place or take an avocado and feta mash with a freshly squeezed juice to go in the garden (and pet a pig).
432 residents recomanen
The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley StThe cutest little 'green village' in the industrial heavy Alexandria. Get there early to get a place or take an avocado and feta mash with a freshly squeezed juice to go in the garden (and pet a pig).
Sightseeing
Walk when the sun is shining! (It's a must see!)
769 residents recomanen
Caminada costanera de Bondi a Bronte
1 Notts AveWalk when the sun is shining! (It's a must see!)
(MUST SEE!) Discover Sydney's secret beaches (30 mins from the city). Walk along the Hermitage Foreshore track from Rose Bay to Nelson Park. Bring swimmers in the daytime or bottle of wine for sunset!
12 residents recomanen
Hermitage Foreshore Reserve
Bayview Hill Road(MUST SEE!) Discover Sydney's secret beaches (30 mins from the city). Walk along the Hermitage Foreshore track from Rose Bay to Nelson Park. Bring swimmers in the daytime or bottle of wine for sunset!
Take the ferry to Manly (and most importantly back) - the most epic views of the harbour. Bring your cameras!
280 residents recomanen
Manly Wharf station
West EsplanadeTake the ferry to Manly (and most importantly back) - the most epic views of the harbour. Bring your cameras!