Guidebook for Newtown
Food Scene
Great pasta, coffee and food till late hours! Their kitchen is open until after midnight.
48 locals recommend
Pastizzi Cafe
109 King StreetGreat pasta, coffee and food till late hours! Their kitchen is open until after midnight.
3 Mangoes Thai Restaurant
95 Enmore RdBest Greek street food in Newtown! Friendly prices and huge amounts of food...
10 locals recommend
Stix & Pita
216 Enmore RdBest Greek street food in Newtown! Friendly prices and huge amounts of food...
Ladda's The Thai Takeaway
593 King StThai take away if you are in the mood for staying in =)
Totally worthy a visit for early breakfast, but The Grounds is way too popular and it might be too busy on weekends. I recommend taking a walk through Sydney Park ending with a nice coffee!
432 locals recommend
The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley StTotally worthy a visit for early breakfast, but The Grounds is way too popular and it might be too busy on weekends. I recommend taking a walk through Sydney Park ending with a nice coffee!
Rosso Antico Pizza Bar
52-60 Enmore RdPizza like the Italians do it.
Amazing ice cream, it's like freezing your dreams and eating them. Best Turkish coffee around, ask for the cardamon coffee
17 locals recommend
Hakiki
63/71 Enmore RdAmazing ice cream, it's like freezing your dreams and eating them. Best Turkish coffee around, ask for the cardamon coffee
This is my secret spot for the morning rush, they make these incredible bagels with different flavours and different schmears. The barista is great and they offer a good deal for bagel + coffee.
The Black Canary Cafe
641 King StreetThis is my secret spot for the morning rush, they make these incredible bagels with different flavours and different schmears. The barista is great and they offer a good deal for bagel + coffee.
That's were I order pizza because I can't do Domino's. The staff is lovely, it's wood-fired pizza and they have a big dining area.
STELLA D'ITALIA
605 King StThat's were I order pizza because I can't do Domino's. The staff is lovely, it's wood-fired pizza and they have a big dining area.
Although I've been vegetarian my entire life I haven't ever been there, but people usually ask me about this place. All staff is volunteer and after eating all they ask is for everyone to contribute however they can, no prices are established for their meals. It is usually very busy and they only serve vegetarian dishes.
60 locals recommend
Lentil As Anything
391 King StAlthough I've been vegetarian my entire life I haven't ever been there, but people usually ask me about this place. All staff is volunteer and after eating all they ask is for everyone to contribute however they can, no prices are established for their meals. It is usually very busy and they only serve vegetarian dishes.
The Bach Eatery - CLOSING 13 JAN 2019
399 King StreetLove the papardelle with slow-cooked egg.
That's the place where you go for the famous watermelon cake (fav cake ever!)
155 locals recommend
Black Star Pastry Newtown
325 King StThat's the place where you go for the famous watermelon cake (fav cake ever!)
If you decide to go to The Grounds of Alexandria in a Sunday and you start to feel hungry because of the 2 hours wait for a table, cross the road to this amazing Lebanese restaurant and enjoy yourself.
Al Aseel Alexandria
110-116 Bourke RdIf you decide to go to The Grounds of Alexandria in a Sunday and you start to feel hungry because of the 2 hours wait for a table, cross the road to this amazing Lebanese restaurant and enjoy yourself.
If you get curious about Brazilian food, that's the place to go.
32 locals recommend
Braza Churrascaria
25 Harbour StIf you get curious about Brazilian food, that's the place to go.
Partying till late or after a quick snack? On your walk back home, stop at Newtown Pies and ask for the pumpkin pie.
Newtown Pies
283 King StPartying till late or after a quick snack? On your walk back home, stop at Newtown Pies and ask for the pumpkin pie.
Entertainment & Activities
Love the vibe of walking into the movies from the street! Dendy have meal deals with surrounding restaurants like The Italian Bowl with good discounts. Go for dinner and ask for the deal before enjoying a movie!
258 locals recommend
Dendy Cinemas Newtown
261-263 King StLove the vibe of walking into the movies from the street! Dendy have meal deals with surrounding restaurants like The Italian Bowl with good discounts. Go for dinner and ask for the deal before enjoying a movie!
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
380 Military RdAny movie feels surreal in this place.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails! Perfect vibe if you want to get to know Newtown like a local. Love this place.
118 locals recommend
Earl's Juke Joint
407 King StGreat cocktails! Perfect vibe if you want to get to know Newtown like a local. Love this place.
You should definitely choose your favorite spirit and mix it with freshly squeezed apple juice, it works with all of them. This place has rock'n'roll vibes
39 locals recommend
The Midnight Special
44 Enmore RdYou should definitely choose your favorite spirit and mix it with freshly squeezed apple juice, it works with all of them. This place has rock'n'roll vibes
Frankie's is a rock'n'roll bar where pizza is served by the slice up till 3 am, with a busy dance floor
74 locals recommend
Frankie's Pizza
50 Hunter StFrankie's is a rock'n'roll bar where pizza is served by the slice up till 3 am, with a busy dance floor
Great pub! Australian style. Awesome beer. Excellent bottle shop. They support local and they recently renovated keeping the original style. Probably my favourite pub in Newtown and it's just down the road.
8 locals recommend
Sydney Park Hotel
631 King StGreat pub! Australian style. Awesome beer. Excellent bottle shop. They support local and they recently renovated keeping the original style. Probably my favourite pub in Newtown and it's just down the road.
Get to know where Newtown's most iconic beer is brewed. Try to call before your visit if you can and schedule a tour, on weekends they usually have food trucks.
113 locals recommend
Young Henrys
76 Wilford StGet to know where Newtown's most iconic beer is brewed. Try to call before your visit if you can and schedule a tour, on weekends they usually have food trucks.
Continental Deli Bar Bistro
210 Australia StIt's just awesome.
The real "Newtown experience". All my friends are crazy about their burger.
157 locals recommend
Mary's
6 Mary StThe real "Newtown experience". All my friends are crazy about their burger.
Archie is a distillery in Rosebery that makes great gin. It's quite expensive but the cocktails are great.
53 locals recommend
Archie Rose Distilling Co.
85 Dunning AveArchie is a distillery in Rosebery that makes great gin. It's quite expensive but the cocktails are great.
The Cotton Thief is the only place I've been in Sydney that claims to be a convict bar. Worthy visiting if you pay a visit to Hayden Cremorne and just for the curiosity of seeing it, but stick to bottled/ canned drinks.
9 locals recommend
Town and Country
350 Military RdThe Cotton Thief is the only place I've been in Sydney that claims to be a convict bar. Worthy visiting if you pay a visit to Hayden Cremorne and just for the curiosity of seeing it, but stick to bottled/ canned drinks.
If you're spending the day at Manly Beach, go for a pint at The Steyne. On Sundays there is a jam with reggae music.
163 locals recommend
Hotel Steyne
75 The CorsoIf you're spending the day at Manly Beach, go for a pint at The Steyne. On Sundays there is a jam with reggae music.
I love driving up on a Sunday and stopping at The Newport for pizza and burgers. On weekends they have live music and the views are stunning! Make sure you are around for sunset.
196 locals recommend
The Newport
2 Kalinya StI love driving up on a Sunday and stopping at The Newport for pizza and burgers. On weekends they have live music and the views are stunning! Make sure you are around for sunset.
The 4 Pines Brewery is located in Brokvale, but there isn't a bar there. It's cool to book a tour if you want to do beer tasting. Go to Manly Esplanade and enjoy any beer at their bar.
167 locals recommend
4 Pines Manly
43-45 E EsplanadeThe 4 Pines Brewery is located in Brokvale, but there isn't a bar there. It's cool to book a tour if you want to do beer tasting. Go to Manly Esplanade and enjoy any beer at their bar.
Shopping
I spend a lot of time in this bookstore, the staff always have great suggestions of new books to read and it feels very nice there.
14 locals recommend
Better Read Than Dead
265 King StI spend a lot of time in this bookstore, the staff always have great suggestions of new books to read and it feels very nice there.
I spend a lot of time there with the piano. Everyone is invited to play.
355 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
I spend a lot of time there with the piano. Everyone is invited to play.
Spend a morning at The Rocks Market where you can buy cheap but nice Opal gems and eat street food.
186 locals recommend
The Rocks Friday Market
Playfair StreetSpend a morning at The Rocks Market where you can buy cheap but nice Opal gems and eat street food.
Looking for creative souvenirs from Sydney? At this shop you can get frames, calendars, books, t-shirts and other stuff with themes from Australia, Sydney and particularly Newtown.
6 locals recommend
Blue Dog Posters
311 King StLooking for creative souvenirs from Sydney? At this shop you can get frames, calendars, books, t-shirts and other stuff with themes from Australia, Sydney and particularly Newtown.
Arts & Culture
It doesn't matter if you are just walking around to see the most beautiful building in the world or if you go in for a concert, this is a must-do in Sydney. I recommend booking a ticket to see the in-house orchestra, which shouldn't be that expensive and it's absolutely worth it.
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
It doesn't matter if you are just walking around to see the most beautiful building in the world or if you go in for a concert, this is a must-do in Sydney. I recommend booking a ticket to see the in-house orchestra, which shouldn't be that expensive and it's absolutely worth it.
Parks & Nature
I love Manly, and part of the fun is to hop in the ferry and ride all the way there. It's just 20 min to get to Circular Quay from home with the train and you will be already having fun.
752 locals recommend
Manly Beach
I love Manly, and part of the fun is to hop in the ferry and ride all the way there. It's just 20 min to get to Circular Quay from home with the train and you will be already having fun.
My absolutely favorite park in Sydney. I spend way too much time there. Go for a walk, go for a jog, go for a picnic, go for a book, but don't miss it.
243 locals recommend
Sydney Park
416 Sydney Park RdMy absolutely favorite park in Sydney. I spend way too much time there. Go for a walk, go for a jog, go for a picnic, go for a book, but don't miss it.
Cosy beach, no waves, close to home (get the 370 at King St) and you can go for the famous Coastal Walk from there all the way to Bondi Beach.
529 locals recommend
Coogee Beach
Cosy beach, no waves, close to home (get the 370 at King St) and you can go for the famous Coastal Walk from there all the way to Bondi Beach.
This beach is so lovely, it's a gem in Sydney Harbour within a reserve. It is usually quiet and it feels just like being in a pool. Great opportunity of swimming in Sydney Harbour.
38 locals recommend
Parsley Bay Beach
This beach is so lovely, it's a gem in Sydney Harbour within a reserve. It is usually quiet and it feels just like being in a pool. Great opportunity of swimming in Sydney Harbour.
Shelly Beach
If you go all the way to Manly, spend some time in Shelly =)
I love this spot! The beach is great although a bit far, hike to the Lighthouse where in the right time of the year you can see whales.
353 locals recommend
Palm Beach
24 Ocean RoadI love this spot! The beach is great although a bit far, hike to the Lighthouse where in the right time of the year you can see whales.