Felicity’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Once a slum and red light district, Darlinghurst has emerged as one of Sydney’s most sought-after postcodes. Trendy cafés, off-beat hole-in-the-walls, an eclectic bar scene and the Sydney Mardi Gras is all balanced out by the prestigious medical corridor, world-class museums and prestigious private schools. One thing’s for sure, Darlinghurst loves to entertain, day and night. Sitchu
66 locals recommend
Darlinghurst
Once a slum and red light district, Darlinghurst has emerged as one of Sydney’s most sought-after postcodes. Trendy cafés, off-beat hole-in-the-walls, an eclectic bar scene and the Sydney Mardi Gras is all balanced out by the prestigious medical corridor, world-class museums and prestigious private schools. One thing’s for sure, Darlinghurst loves to entertain, day and night. Sitchu
Surry Hills is famous for its thriving creative scene, high-density population and small-business community. A vibrant suburb on the edge of the city, Surry Hills is where head-turning fashion, gritty graffiti and street art are the norm. Sitchu.
201 locals recommend
Surry Hills
Surry Hills is famous for its thriving creative scene, high-density population and small-business community. A vibrant suburb on the edge of the city, Surry Hills is where head-turning fashion, gritty graffiti and street art are the norm. Sitchu.
Food scene
Wings And Tins
2 Chapel StStarting out as Sydney’s first organic sourdough bakery, Infinity quickly expanded to other baked breads and pastries. Now this bakery-slash-café is set in a fresh, rusty chic place with a menu that changes with the season, but the one thing that remains the same is their bread.
66 locals recommend
Infinity Bakery
274 Victoria StStarting out as Sydney’s first organic sourdough bakery, Infinity quickly expanded to other baked breads and pastries. Now this bakery-slash-café is set in a fresh, rusty chic place with a menu that changes with the season, but the one thing that remains the same is their bread.
Wildly popular Shuk Bondi has opened an outpost in Elizabeth Bay alongside dreamery eatery Botanica Vaucluse in the Trebartha Apartment retirement complex. Serving up Israeli-Mediterranean dishes and fresh bread all day, Shuk is famous for shakshuka and hummus – believe us when we say you have to try both. If the queues at Bondi during weekend brunch are any indication of their new location's popularity, make sure you get in early to snag a seat.
13 locals recommend
Shuk Elizabeth Bay
61-69 Roslyn GardensWildly popular Shuk Bondi has opened an outpost in Elizabeth Bay alongside dreamery eatery Botanica Vaucluse in the Trebartha Apartment retirement complex. Serving up Israeli-Mediterranean dishes and fresh bread all day, Shuk is famous for shakshuka and hummus – believe us when we say you have to try both. If the queues at Bondi during weekend brunch are any indication of their new location's popularity, make sure you get in early to snag a seat.
Métisse Restaurant
9 Roslyn StCool, vintage-style eatery serving pasta and mozzarella-focused dishes from a cheese wheel.
87 locals recommend
Buffalo Dining Club
116 Surrey StCool, vintage-style eatery serving pasta and mozzarella-focused dishes from a cheese wheel.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Trains are the quickest way to get around
Kings Cross Station will get you into the city in 5 minutes and to the Eastern Suburbs (Bondi) in 10 minutes.
Don't miss
A show at the Sydney Opera House
Pays to book early for a show. It is an unforgettable experience
Customs and culture
Tipping
Tipping is not mandatory in Australia. Only tip if you feel the service was exceptional, otherwise there is no need.