Desireé & Julian’s Guidebook
Food Scene
... just love the Italian food here! The chef prepares a new menu daily which is based on seasonal produce.
13 locals recommend
Sagra Restaurant
62 Stanley St... just love the Italian food here! The chef prepares a new menu daily which is based on seasonal produce.
... an absolutely delightful bakery, which is also a patisserie, and coffee shop. Flour and Stone is tiny, but well worth the visit. Do expect to wait a little as this place gets extremely busy. It is not open on Sundays or public holidays
38 locals recommend
Flour and Stone
53 Riley St... an absolutely delightful bakery, which is also a patisserie, and coffee shop. Flour and Stone is tiny, but well worth the visit. Do expect to wait a little as this place gets extremely busy. It is not open on Sundays or public holidays
... this is a lovely little hideout in a wonderful arcade–The Strand. When I'm out and about in the city, I generally stop here for great coffee and delicious breakfast!
Romolo Espresso Cucina
412-414 George St... this is a lovely little hideout in a wonderful arcade–The Strand. When I'm out and about in the city, I generally stop here for great coffee and delicious breakfast!
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria St...this is the place for a indulgent sweet treat!
... now here is a great Italian pizzeria with a great family atmosphere… it is BYO and you may have to book because it's very popular with the locals…
60 locals recommend
Bar Reggio
135 Crown St... now here is a great Italian pizzeria with a great family atmosphere… it is BYO and you may have to book because it's very popular with the locals…
... if you need a place to 'recharge' this café has power outlets as well as free wifi inside their restaurant..."
The Canopy
157 Liverpool St ... if you need a place to 'recharge' this café has power outlets as well as free wifi inside their restaurant..."
... a wonderful place for an early morning breakfast on a sunny Sydney morning–enjoy beautiful water views of Woolloomooloo Bay, cheerful decor, lovely menu selection and of course Campos coffee!
The café opens at 07:30am, but checkout their website as they are closed on public holidays and during mid-winter...
Poolside Cafe
1C Mrs Macquaries Rd... a wonderful place for an early morning breakfast on a sunny Sydney morning–enjoy beautiful water views of Woolloomooloo Bay, cheerful decor, lovely menu selection and of course Campos coffee!
The café opens at 07:30am, but checkout their website as they are closed on public holidays and during mid-winter...
...now here is a lovely little café for a truly scrumptious classical breakfast: simple, fresh and wholesome... and a great price! If you do end up going to Juro's have a bit of patience as it is only the excellent chef and a friendly front-of-house guy that serves the tables, makes the coffee, takes the orders, and cleans up... and uses a handheld calculator to add up the bill - what an excellent multitasker!! I love the simplicity of this place :) I had eggs on toast and a wake-me-up piccolo late:) only a master chef can make eggs as good as these!
Juro's Deli & Grill
145-153 Victoria Street...now here is a lovely little café for a truly scrumptious classical breakfast: simple, fresh and wholesome... and a great price! If you do end up going to Juro's have a bit of patience as it is only the excellent chef and a friendly front-of-house guy that serves the tables, makes the coffee, takes the orders, and cleans up... and uses a handheld calculator to add up the bill - what an excellent multitasker!! I love the simplicity of this place :) I had eggs on toast and a wake-me-up piccolo late:) only a master chef can make eggs as good as these!
...this place is a must for an absolutely delicious meal packed with explosive flavours! Every dish offers a wonderful experience... this has to be by far one of the best kept secrets in Sydney
141 locals recommend
Ms.G’s
155 Victoria St...this place is a must for an absolutely delicious meal packed with explosive flavours! Every dish offers a wonderful experience... this has to be by far one of the best kept secrets in Sydney
... if you are looking for a place with lots of spice, then Harry's Singapore Chilli Crab is the place to eat...
Harry's Singapore Chilli Crab
22 Rockwall Crescent... if you are looking for a place with lots of spice, then Harry's Singapore Chilli Crab is the place to eat...
...my husband and I love to have breakfast here on warm sunny days. This mostly outdoor cafe has wonderful views of Hyde Park and St Mary's Cathedral and it is always a delight to watch the locals play chess. This cafe just has such a relaxing atmosphere...
Metro St James
...my husband and I love to have breakfast here on warm sunny days. This mostly outdoor cafe has wonderful views of Hyde Park and St Mary's Cathedral and it is always a delight to watch the locals play chess. This cafe just has such a relaxing atmosphere...
... if you are looking for some lovely fresh produce then this Saturday morning farmers market (8am - 1pm) is a great early morning walk from the apartment... listen to live music, chat to local farmers and artisan bakers, wonder around the historic art precinct or just soak up some sun as you enjoy freshly brewed coffee and the delightful treats that the market has on offer...
276 locals recommend
Carriageworks
245 Wilson St... if you are looking for some lovely fresh produce then this Saturday morning farmers market (8am - 1pm) is a great early morning walk from the apartment... listen to live music, chat to local farmers and artisan bakers, wonder around the historic art precinct or just soak up some sun as you enjoy freshly brewed coffee and the delightful treats that the market has on offer...
... both lovely outdoor french cafe, restaurant and gift shop... lovely fresh flowers...
No.10 Bistro
10 Macquarie Street... both lovely outdoor french cafe, restaurant and gift shop... lovely fresh flowers...
... now here is a lovely little rustic café that serves wonderful coffee (Campos of course!) and delicious breakfast. On a sunny day I love to sit outside in the street-chairs and have their scrumptious sweetcorn fritters... The Bunker
33 locals recommend
The Bunker
399 Liverpool St... now here is a lovely little rustic café that serves wonderful coffee (Campos of course!) and delicious breakfast. On a sunny day I love to sit outside in the street-chairs and have their scrumptious sweetcorn fritters... The Bunker
... this is simply the best restaurant in Sydney. The dinning experience and food is of an exceptionally high standard and certainly offers an explosion of colour and flavours...
76 locals recommend
Mr. Wong
3 Bridge Ln... this is simply the best restaurant in Sydney. The dinning experience and food is of an exceptionally high standard and certainly offers an explosion of colour and flavours...
...a lovely spot for breakfast and a delightful uphill stroll from the apartment...
36 locals recommend
The Rusty Rabbit
252 Forbes St...a lovely spot for breakfast and a delightful uphill stroll from the apartment...
.... lovely place to get some gourmet food🥖🍇flowers💐, chocolates 🍫and cakes🍰....
also if you are on the run and looking for adelicious Sunday Roast with flavoursome veggies, and delightful dessert🍮,then this is the place to go... 😀
6 locals recommend
David Jones Food Hall
108 Castlereagh St.... lovely place to get some gourmet food🥖🍇flowers💐, chocolates 🍫and cakes🍰....
also if you are on the run and looking for adelicious Sunday Roast with flavoursome veggies, and delightful dessert🍮,then this is the place to go... 😀
Just love the infusion of contemporary East Asian food! The kingfish sashimi is a must!
48 locals recommend
Chin Chin Sydney
69 Commonwealth StJust love the infusion of contemporary East Asian food! The kingfish sashimi is a must!
NOMAD Sydney
Lovely little understated community cafe with great coffee ☕️ at 6am weekdays 😃 and the sim to use produce that is locally sourced.
Joe Black Cafe
27 Commonwealth StLovely little understated community cafe with great coffee ☕️ at 6am weekdays 😃 and the sim to use produce that is locally sourced.
This lovely rooftop bakery just down the road, opens at 7h30am. Also has a cafe and a few other activities going on - a delightful local hub with an energetic vibe.
A.P House (A.P Bakery)
This lovely rooftop bakery just down the road, opens at 7h30am. Also has a cafe and a few other activities going on - a delightful local hub with an energetic vibe.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is definitely a lovers hideout. An intimate setting where you can enjoy an evening of understated sophistication, that is inspired by the notorious Tilly Divine and a perfect bottle of wine!
83 locals recommend
Love, Tilly Devine
91 Crown LnThis is definitely a lovers hideout. An intimate setting where you can enjoy an evening of understated sophistication, that is inspired by the notorious Tilly Divine and a perfect bottle of wine!
Lord Roberts Hotel
64 Stanley St... great Aussie pub, great staff and reasonable menu...
... notorious Uncle Ming is certainly worth a visit. All the locals love this wonderful underground 'dumpling bar'. If you are looking for a taste of Shanghai with an Aussie twist then this is the place to be. I highly recommend trying their refreshing cocktails–"Bruce Lee"–certainly packs a punch and you will need to catch a cab home ;)
17 locals recommend
Uncle Mings
49 York St... notorious Uncle Ming is certainly worth a visit. All the locals love this wonderful underground 'dumpling bar'. If you are looking for a taste of Shanghai with an Aussie twist then this is the place to be. I highly recommend trying their refreshing cocktails–"Bruce Lee"–certainly packs a punch and you will need to catch a cab home ;)
Essentials
... local grocery store which has a deli and fresh vegetables downstairs...
75 locals recommend
IGA Supermarket
23 Oxford St ... local grocery store which has a deli and fresh vegetables downstairs...
Grocery store that includes, internet café, sushi and fresh flowers!
72 locals recommend
Woolworths Woolloomooloo (Metro)
75 Crown St Grocery store that includes, internet café, sushi and fresh flowers!
Priceline Pharmacy Oxford Street
BWS Darlinghurst
140 Liverpool St... famous Aussie store for Beer, Wine and Spirits (BWS) ...
... I have not used any of the doctors at the medical centre, but it is the closest that I know of...
6 locals recommend
Hyde Park Medical Centre
175 Liverpool St... I have not used any of the doctors at the medical centre, but it is the closest that I know of...
... Vodafone is a telecommunications store for any mobiles/wifi devices that you may need...
6-16 Oxford St
6-16 Oxford Street... Vodafone is a telecommunications store for any mobiles/wifi devices that you may need...
... Optus is a telecommunications store for any mobiles/wifi devices that you may need...
Optus Darlinghurst
... Optus is a telecommunications store for any mobiles/wifi devices that you may need...
Arts & Culture
... a wonderful place to learn and be inspired by exceptional art...
891 locals recommend
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery Road... a wonderful place to learn and be inspired by exceptional art...
Everything Else
Australia Post
50-58 Macleay StGetting Around
... Museum Station not only offers direct connections to Sydney airport, but also takes you to Circular Quay which is on the waterfront of Sydney Harbour...
From Circular Quay you can:
... take a lovely stroll to the Sydney Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens which offers a spectacular view of both the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
... visit the Rocks which is historic Sydney and offers great lane ways, cafe's, art galley's , bars and great weekend markets.
... take the ferry to Manly Beach and Taronga Zoo
... take the bus to Bondi Beach
153 locals recommend
Museum Station
... Museum Station not only offers direct connections to Sydney airport, but also takes you to Circular Quay which is on the waterfront of Sydney Harbour...
From Circular Quay you can:
... take a lovely stroll to the Sydney Opera House and the Royal Botanic Gardens which offers a spectacular view of both the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.
... visit the Rocks which is historic Sydney and offers great lane ways, cafe's, art galley's , bars and great weekend markets.
... take the ferry to Manly Beach and Taronga Zoo
... take the bus to Bondi Beach
Sightseeing
... beautiful location to take pictures, including the Archibald Fountain and St Mary's Church...
Archibald Fountain
110 Elizabeth St... beautiful location to take pictures, including the Archibald Fountain and St Mary's Church...
... picture perfect place to take photo's of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, as well as stunning sunrise and sunset pictures of the city skyline...
9 locals recommend
St.George OpenAir Cinema
... picture perfect place to take photo's of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, as well as stunning sunrise and sunset pictures of the city skyline...
McKell Park
159 Darling Point Rd... perfect picnic spot with stunning views from this historic park
Anzac Memorial
126 Elizabeth Street ...Lest we forget...
Overseas Passenger Terminal
130 Argyle St.. great view of the Opera House...
Mrs Macquaries Point
... Great view of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge ...
... great view of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge ...
373 locals recommend
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic Dr... great view of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge ...