Guidebook for Surry Hills
Food Scene
This world famous bakery always has a queue outside, but is well worth it for fresh pastries and coffee. Speciality is ginger creme brulee tart.
324 locals recommend
Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
633 Bourke StThis world famous bakery always has a queue outside, but is well worth it for fresh pastries and coffee. Speciality is ginger creme brulee tart.
Devon Cafe
76 Devonshire StThis cafe has won awards for its coffee.
Elephant Jump Thai
99 Devonshire StDecent Thai food - best to grab a takeaway.
Very good food and a varied menu of spicy dishes. A little on the expensive side, but they do a lunch deal and offer discounts through EatNow.
Himalaya Pakistani Indian Restaurant Surry Hills
396 Elizabeth StVery good food and a varied menu of spicy dishes. A little on the expensive side, but they do a lunch deal and offer discounts through EatNow.
Drinks & Nightlife
A hidden gem - from the outside it looks like a gentlemen's shirt shop but on the inside is Irish music, extraordinary cocktails, shucked oysters and a top experience all round.
47 locals recommend
The Wild Rover
75 Campbell StA hidden gem - from the outside it looks like a gentlemen's shirt shop but on the inside is Irish music, extraordinary cocktails, shucked oysters and a top experience all round.
This is a tiny venue where you need to pre-book a table. There's also a two drink limit. They will expertly prepare and serve a range of fine absinthe in a quaint tea room setting.
10 locals recommend
Absinthesalon
87 Albion StThis is a tiny venue where you need to pre-book a table. There's also a two drink limit. They will expertly prepare and serve a range of fine absinthe in a quaint tea room setting.
Owned by an Irishman, a Welshman and an American, it sounds like the start of a bad joke. It's actually a pub with style - check out quiz night Wednesdays and live music Thursdays.
13 locals recommend
The Wanderer
501 Elizabeth StOwned by an Irishman, a Welshman and an American, it sounds like the start of a bad joke. It's actually a pub with style - check out quiz night Wednesdays and live music Thursdays.
Fantastic decor and a great atmosphere with both inside and outside seating. Great selection of wines and spirits, and fine food to go with them. A gorgeous place to hang out for an evening.
228 locals recommend
The Winery
285A Crown StFantastic decor and a great atmosphere with both inside and outside seating. Great selection of wines and spirits, and fine food to go with them. A gorgeous place to hang out for an evening.
A wraparound balcony and beautifully fitted out themed rooms - pick your favourite!
177 locals recommend
The Clock
470 Crown StA wraparound balcony and beautifully fitted out themed rooms - pick your favourite!
Everything Else
Held from 7:00am to 4:00pm on the first Saturday of every month, look out for vintage wear, upcycled goods, handmade crafts and the almighty $3 bin.
25 locals recommend
Surry Hills Market
Crown StreetHeld from 7:00am to 4:00pm on the first Saturday of every month, look out for vintage wear, upcycled goods, handmade crafts and the almighty $3 bin.
Prince Alfred Park
Chalmers StreetOutdoor heated swimming pool - perfect whatever the weather.
Arts & Culture
At the forefront of Australian theatre - their resident directors will deconstruct old plays and work with new writers to create masterpieces for the stage. Whatever's on, it will be worth seeing.
84 locals recommend
Belvoir Street Theatre
25 Belvoir StAt the forefront of Australian theatre - their resident directors will deconstruct old plays and work with new writers to create masterpieces for the stage. Whatever's on, it will be worth seeing.
Essentials
A large Coles supermarket, a green grocer, butcher, shoe repairs, bottle shop, post office, chemist and $2 store.
51 locals recommend
Surry Hills Shopping Village
A large Coles supermarket, a green grocer, butcher, shoe repairs, bottle shop, post office, chemist and $2 store.
Budget price and exotic goods, including alcohol (Aldi champagne comes highly recommended).
73 locals recommend
ALDI Waterloo
20 A Danks StBudget price and exotic goods, including alcohol (Aldi champagne comes highly recommended).