Guidebook for Potts Point
Food Scene
Infinity Bakery
274 Victoria StExactly as the name says - chicken wings & craft beer in cans (fondly known as tinnies). Great vibe!
6 locals recommend
Wings And Tins
2 Chapel StExactly as the name says - chicken wings & craft beer in cans (fondly known as tinnies). Great vibe!
The sister restaurant to Buffalo Dining Club, Chester White is only JUST around the corner. Specialising in cured meats, I also heavily recommend the ricotta gnocchi. Like Buffalo, they don’t take reservations so it’s first in best dressed.
72 locals recommend
Chester White Cured Diner
3 Orwell StThe sister restaurant to Buffalo Dining Club, Chester White is only JUST around the corner. Specialising in cured meats, I also heavily recommend the ricotta gnocchi. Like Buffalo, they don’t take reservations so it’s first in best dressed.
Cheese & pasta lovers, this is your jam! They literally serve you your pasta fresh out of a cheese wheel. It’s only very small and extremely popular, so you might need to wait for a table if you don’t have a reservation, but it’s worth it!
87 locals recommend
Buffalo Dining Club
116 Surrey StCheese & pasta lovers, this is your jam! They literally serve you your pasta fresh out of a cheese wheel. It’s only very small and extremely popular, so you might need to wait for a table if you don’t have a reservation, but it’s worth it!
if you’re after an amazing meal and some beautiful Sydney city skyline views, The Butler is the place to be. Located on Victoria Rd, it serves up classic French-Caribbean food and cocktails in a stylish, plant-filed room with an open patio bar.
130 locals recommend
The Butler
123 Victoria Stif you’re after an amazing meal and some beautiful Sydney city skyline views, The Butler is the place to be. Located on Victoria Rd, it serves up classic French-Caribbean food and cocktails in a stylish, plant-filed room with an open patio bar.
Asian fusion plates in a bustling 4-level space with funky wall art and a jam jar ceiling, Ms G’s is always a classic choice for a nice night out!
141 locals recommend
Ms.G’s
155 Victoria StAsian fusion plates in a bustling 4-level space with funky wall art and a jam jar ceiling, Ms G’s is always a classic choice for a nice night out!
Ask anyone in Sydney, these guys know their stuff. Be prepared to wait in line, but worth the wait for some of the best gelato you’ll ever have!
262 locals recommend
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria StAsk anyone in Sydney, these guys know their stuff. Be prepared to wait in line, but worth the wait for some of the best gelato you’ll ever have!
On a Saturday you can visit the Kings Cross Farmers Markets for some amazing eats – located at Fitzroy Gardens on Macleay St (a 5min walk away – look for the round fountain).
69 locals recommend
Kings Cross Organic Food Market
Macleay StreetOn a Saturday you can visit the Kings Cross Farmers Markets for some amazing eats – located at Fitzroy Gardens on Macleay St (a 5min walk away – look for the round fountain).
Mr Crackles
155 Oxford StThe best comfort food in Sydney! Hands down! I die for this place!
The sister venue to the unbeatable Mr Crackles, Thirsty Bird serves up fried chicken, tater tots, waffle fries - alllllllll the tasty things
18 locals recommend
Thirsty Bird
2-14 Bayswater RdThe sister venue to the unbeatable Mr Crackles, Thirsty Bird serves up fried chicken, tater tots, waffle fries - alllllllll the tasty things
Friggitoria
12 Bayswater RdGreat Italian street food! Cheap & quick!
Sightseeing
Amazing view of the Opera House & Harbour Bridge! Only 20mins walk away, with a great stroll down by Woolloomooloo Wharf & through the Botanical Gardens.
204 locals recommend
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
1d Mrs Macquaries RdAmazing view of the Opera House & Harbour Bridge! Only 20mins walk away, with a great stroll down by Woolloomooloo Wharf & through the Botanical Gardens.
Essentials
Coles Kings Cross
94 Darlinghurst RdSpecialises more in fresh fruit & vegetables (bought directly from farmers) and products from sustainable suppliers
434 locals recommend
Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveSpecialises more in fresh fruit & vegetables (bought directly from farmers) and products from sustainable suppliers
Incredibly fast service & great prices for both dry cleaning and a standard bag wash (washing, drying & folding)
Kingsgate Laundrette
24 Kellett StIncredibly fast service & great prices for both dry cleaning and a standard bag wash (washing, drying & folding)
Entertainment & Activities
Incredible views, amazing enclosures, and a huge commitment to conservation projects. This non-for-profit zoo is truly one of the most amazing spots in the world to learn about animals and what you can do to help so many species from being threatened.
645 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadIncredible views, amazing enclosures, and a huge commitment to conservation projects. This non-for-profit zoo is truly one of the most amazing spots in the world to learn about animals and what you can do to help so many species from being threatened.
A great trampoline park, nestled into a complex that also houses an arcade and rock-climbing venue
41 locals recommend
Sky Zone Alexandria
75 O'Riordan StA great trampoline park, nestled into a complex that also houses an arcade and rock-climbing venue
Grab some friends and try and escape your room using hidden clues & riddles!
Escape Hunt - Escape Room Sydney
393 George StGrab some friends and try and escape your room using hidden clues & riddles!
Event Cinemas George Street
525 George StTimezone Haymarket
13 Hay StreetAmazing arcade in the heart of the city - with dodgem cars & a laser tag arena
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrAn iconic amusement park, and a great family day out!
Getting Around
No Birds Car Hire Sydney
180 William StVery affordable prices for car rentals
Drinks & Nightlife
More for the student crowd, World Bar is a Sydney institution! Live music on Friday nights and DJs until you're spilling on to the street at 3am
32 locals recommend
The World Bar
24 Bayswater RdMore for the student crowd, World Bar is a Sydney institution! Live music on Friday nights and DJs until you're spilling on to the street at 3am
Great Japanese food & beers, pool, and karaoke, this place is the absolute BOMB
13 locals recommend
Goros
86 Mary StGreat Japanese food & beers, pool, and karaoke, this place is the absolute BOMB
Ding Dong Dang
7 Randle StAbsolute #1 best karaoke spot in Sydney do not believe anyone who says otherwise
A former speakeasy with vintage decor, Tatler has great live music (mainly jazz & soul) to serenade you as you have your cocktails & wine in the dimly lit underground club.
29 locals recommend
Tatler Sydney
169 Darlinghurst RdA former speakeasy with vintage decor, Tatler has great live music (mainly jazz & soul) to serenade you as you have your cocktails & wine in the dimly lit underground club.
Music lovers, make sure you check out what's on at Oxford Art Factory while you're here - the best music venue in Sydney, and after the live music ends the party kicks on until the morning with DJs
119 locals recommend
Oxford Art Factory
46 Oxford StMusic lovers, make sure you check out what's on at Oxford Art Factory while you're here - the best music venue in Sydney, and after the live music ends the party kicks on until the morning with DJs
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery Road
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George St