Claire’s guidebook
My favourite little places
There are so many fabulous places in this area. By listing some places here, I will no doubt, miss out on listing many many others. A stroll in any direction will find have you find little surprises.
Here are some useful ones to start with or you can type in 'Timeout Surry Hills' to a more comprehensive list of everything on your doorstep!
Breakfast, afternoon and now evenings. Lumiere is great for outdoor eating and people watching.
33 locals recommend
Lumiere Cafe
425 Bourke StBreakfast, afternoon and now evenings. Lumiere is great for outdoor eating and people watching.
The Beresford is an institution! Fabulous courtyard. Upstairs has live shows.
203 locals recommend
The Beresford
354 Bourke StThe Beresford is an institution! Fabulous courtyard. Upstairs has live shows.
Rosie Campbell's
320 Crown StFabulous Jamaican inspired bar
Literally downstairs, this bottle shop has friendly staff and will meet your beverage needs if you are looking for a cosy night in!
10 locals recommend
Darlinghurst Fine Wines
407 Bourke StLiterally downstairs, this bottle shop has friendly staff and will meet your beverage needs if you are looking for a cosy night in!
Christopher's Cake Shop Surry Hills
409 Bourke StVery delicious Greek sweets and pies.
It's always great to have a supermarket just 2 minutes walk from home!
184 locals recommend
Woolworths Metro Surry Hills
413-417 Bourke StIt's always great to have a supermarket just 2 minutes walk from home!
The Factory Grind
344 Bourke StA superb little Turkish inspired cafe.
I love thing place for the great outdoor balcony overlooking Bourke St.
28 locals recommend
Dead Ringer
413 Bourke StI love thing place for the great outdoor balcony overlooking Bourke St.
Gelato Messina Surry Hills
389 Crown StWho can resist delicious ice cream!
Surly's American Tavern
182 Campbell StAmerican BBQ food, burgers and cocktails
My Zakaya
316 Bourke StA cosy Japanese place with an izakaya style menu
Maybe Frank
417-421 Bourke StGreat pizza and cocktails
Formaggi Ocello
425 Bourke StCheese cheese cheese.
This is my home-away-from home Thai place. It's yummy and very reasonably priced. They do a good cheap lunch special too for those on a budget.
I am Siam
185 Campbell StThis is my home-away-from home Thai place. It's yummy and very reasonably priced. They do a good cheap lunch special too for those on a budget.
Kawa always has a lovely outdoor seating area - great for people watching while you sip on your coffee!
35 locals recommend
Kawa
348 Crown StKawa always has a lovely outdoor seating area - great for people watching while you sip on your coffee!
Cafe Lounge is great for a catch up with friends. The enormous sunset mural gets you in the vibe for a cocktail or two!
29 locals recommend
Cafe Lounge
Cafe Lounge is great for a catch up with friends. The enormous sunset mural gets you in the vibe for a cocktail or two!
On Saturday morning from about 8am, there is a local farmers market. Flowers, coffee, vegetables and other delicacies can be found, and there is often a local musician playing!
11 locals recommend
Taylor Square
134 Oxford StreetOn Saturday morning from about 8am, there is a local farmers market. Flowers, coffee, vegetables and other delicacies can be found, and there is often a local musician playing!
Food scene
Rivareno Gelato
280 Crown StGelato that is 5 minutes walk away is always welcomed!
I love this place for a cheeky afternoon drink. Sitting outside watching the cyclists and commuters in the heart of Taylor Square gives you a genuine feel for the local area.
7 locals recommend
Kinselas Hotel
383 Bourke StI love this place for a cheeky afternoon drink. Sitting outside watching the cyclists and commuters in the heart of Taylor Square gives you a genuine feel for the local area.
This is a relatively new place specialising in rum. Well worth a look!
6 locals recommend
Brix Distillers
350 Bourke StThis is a relatively new place specialising in rum. Well worth a look!
Casoni
371-373 Bourke StUpmarket dishes and wine in the heat of Taylor Square
Loluk Bistro
411 Bourke StGorgeous little French bistro!
Thai spaghetti, Vietnamese nui, Japanese wafu pasta. A new modern-Asian take on traditional pasta.
Bar Pesta
333 Crown StThai spaghetti, Vietnamese nui, Japanese wafu pasta. A new modern-Asian take on traditional pasta.