Guidebook for Paddington
Food Scene
The Unicorn Hotel
106 Oxford StFable Coffee sydney
128 Darlinghurst Rd10 William Street's somewhat incognito shopfront says a lot about its attitude; laid-back and sans the haughty attitude that is part and parcel of other Paddington establishments. The focus here is on fast, tasty Italian food that compliments a niche wine list. Most of the labels are Italian, but there's the odd special bottle from small producers around the world. The restaurant doesn't take reservations. Our favourite restaurant in Paddington.
Distance: less than 10 minute walk
Contact: 10 William Street, Paddington (02) 9360 3310
45 locals recommend
10 William St
10 William Street10 William Street's somewhat incognito shopfront says a lot about its attitude; laid-back and sans the haughty attitude that is part and parcel of other Paddington establishments. The focus here is on fast, tasty Italian food that compliments a niche wine list. Most of the labels are Italian, but there's the odd special bottle from small producers around the world. The restaurant doesn't take reservations. Our favourite restaurant in Paddington.
Distance: less than 10 minute walk
Contact: 10 William Street, Paddington (02) 9360 3310
Tequila Mockingbird is located in Paddington’s Five Ways, in a lovingly restored terrace. The menu focuses on sharing plates that showcase a fun and sophisticated twist on traditional Latin American dishes, with the very best Australian produce and a beverage list from around the globe. Executive Chef Regan Porteous and team have created a menu that is informal and versatile, taking inspiration from Mexico through to Argentina and focusing on bold, fresh flavors driven by quality produce. This is newly opened and one of the hottest restaurants in Sydney right now! They do amazing cocktails.
Distance: less than 10 minute walk
Contact: 6 Heeley Street Five Ways, Paddington (02) 9331 6749
32 locals recommend
Tequila Mockingbird
6 Heeley StTequila Mockingbird is located in Paddington’s Five Ways, in a lovingly restored terrace. The menu focuses on sharing plates that showcase a fun and sophisticated twist on traditional Latin American dishes, with the very best Australian produce and a beverage list from around the globe. Executive Chef Regan Porteous and team have created a menu that is informal and versatile, taking inspiration from Mexico through to Argentina and focusing on bold, fresh flavors driven by quality produce. This is newly opened and one of the hottest restaurants in Sydney right now! They do amazing cocktails.
Distance: less than 10 minute walk
Contact: 6 Heeley Street Five Ways, Paddington (02) 9331 6749
Eat Fuh
274 Illawarra RdGreat place for a coffee. 2 minute walk from apartment.
35 locals recommend
Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.
78 Oxford StGreat place for a coffee. 2 minute walk from apartment.
The dishes revolve around the amazing Buffalo Mozzarella imported 3 times a week fresh from Campania Italy. Other cheeses also make an appearance on the menu as well as pasta's, proscuitto, salads and desert. The gnocchi is to die for!!
Distance: 10 minute walk
Contact: 116 Surrey St, Darlinghurst (02) 9332 4052
87 locals recommend
Buffalo Dining Club
116 Surrey StThe dishes revolve around the amazing Buffalo Mozzarella imported 3 times a week fresh from Campania Italy. Other cheeses also make an appearance on the menu as well as pasta's, proscuitto, salads and desert. The gnocchi is to die for!!
Distance: 10 minute walk
Contact: 116 Surrey St, Darlinghurst (02) 9332 4052
Laneway wine bar serving Modern Australian food. This quirky garden oasis in the heart of Surry Hills, offers over 30 meticulously selected wines by the glass and sophisticated yet relaxed dining.
Distance: less than 10 minute walk
Contact: 285A Crown Street, Surry Hills (02) 9331 0833
228 locals recommend
The Winery
285A Crown StLaneway wine bar serving Modern Australian food. This quirky garden oasis in the heart of Surry Hills, offers over 30 meticulously selected wines by the glass and sophisticated yet relaxed dining.
Distance: less than 10 minute walk
Contact: 285A Crown Street, Surry Hills (02) 9331 0833
Gelato Messina sets the benchmark for gelato in Australia, with over 40 unique gelato flavours, bespoke gelato cakes & daily specials.
Distance: 10 minute walk
262 locals recommend
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria StGelato Messina sets the benchmark for gelato in Australia, with over 40 unique gelato flavours, bespoke gelato cakes & daily specials.
Distance: 10 minute walk
This Paddington haunt has long been providing locals with their daily sourdough fix. Amazing bakery!
35 locals recommend
Sonoma Cafe Paddington
241B Glenmore RdThis Paddington haunt has long been providing locals with their daily sourdough fix. Amazing bakery!
Two bars and a restaurant for casual dining. Very family-friendly on the weekends for lunch. Modern Australian cuisine with great seafood. Cool cocktail list.
30 locals recommend
Hotel Centennial
Victoria AvenueTwo bars and a restaurant for casual dining. Very family-friendly on the weekends for lunch. Modern Australian cuisine with great seafood. Cool cocktail list.
This is a really funky restaurant and bar which has just recently opened. They have a sit down restaurant as well as a more casual bar.
There are the Tuscan grills, a custom made hearth and the wood fired oven. The food is modern Australian and absolutely delicious!
52 locals recommend
Fred's
380 Oxford StThis is a really funky restaurant and bar which has just recently opened. They have a sit down restaurant as well as a more casual bar.
There are the Tuscan grills, a custom made hearth and the wood fired oven. The food is modern Australian and absolutely delicious!
Drinks & Nightlife
Freda's
107-109 Regent StThe Paddington
384 Oxford Stthis is a greatplace to grab a bite to eat or just go for a drink.
Great cocktails. This award winning bar is a great start or end to your night. My favourite is The Versailles Experience - the ultimate Absinth experience!
Distance: Less than 10 minute walk
102 locals recommend
Eau De Vie
285 Darlinghurst RdGreat cocktails. This award winning bar is a great start or end to your night. My favourite is The Versailles Experience - the ultimate Absinth experience!
Distance: Less than 10 minute walk
This is an underground bar only the locals know about! Funky fitout, open late, great cocktails and dancing! Best get there later (after 10 pm)
Distance: Less than 10 minute walk
Contact: 169 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst
29 locals recommend
Tatler Sydney
169 Darlinghurst RdThis is an underground bar only the locals know about! Funky fitout, open late, great cocktails and dancing! Best get there later (after 10 pm)
Distance: Less than 10 minute walk
Contact: 169 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst
Funky place to go for a drink and a dance! There is usually a line to get in but if you get there earlier you should be fine! Can also eat here. Really funky decor.
Distance: less than 10 minute walk
Contact: 235 Victoria St, Darlinghurst (02) 9380 4279
27 locals recommend
Darlo Country Club
235 Victoria StFunky place to go for a drink and a dance! There is usually a line to get in but if you get there earlier you should be fine! Can also eat here. Really funky decor.
Distance: less than 10 minute walk
Contact: 235 Victoria St, Darlinghurst (02) 9380 4279
Pelicano
24 Bay StGrab a drink where the beautiful people in Sydney hang out
Fav Sydney pub, with a great burger joint upstairs. Awesome lively atmosphere with pinball machines and sports on tv. Visit on Wednesday for cheap pizza nights
75 locals recommend
The London Hotel
85 Underwood StFav Sydney pub, with a great burger joint upstairs. Awesome lively atmosphere with pinball machines and sports on tv. Visit on Wednesday for cheap pizza nights
Essentials
Thomas Dux is an upmarket Australian chain of gourmet grocery stores including meat, vegies and loads of ready made meals. Good range of organic produce
Distance: Less than 10 minute walk
66 locals recommend
Thomas Dux - Paddington
Thomas Dux is an upmarket Australian chain of gourmet grocery stores including meat, vegies and loads of ready made meals. Good range of organic produce
Distance: Less than 10 minute walk
Australian supermarket chain sells all the basics including meat, vegies and ready made meals.
Distance: Less than 10 minute walk
40 locals recommend
IGA X-press
16A Hickson RdAustralian supermarket chain sells all the basics including meat, vegies and ready made meals.
Distance: Less than 10 minute walk
Australian supermarket with a good range of produce.
184 locals recommend
Woolworths Metro Surry Hills
413-417 Bourke StAustralian supermarket with a good range of produce.
Parks & Nature
Centennial Parklands is one of the world's leading public parklands, and in Sydney it is known as 'the lungs of the city'. The Parklands are also some of the most historically and socially significant urban spaces in Australia. With its diverse environment and network of ponds Centennial Park is the perfect place to watch birds. The range of different landscapes provide food, shelter and nesting places for migratory, nomadic and resident birds species. Up to 124 native and 18 introduced species of land and water birds have been recorded in Centennial Parklands.
Distance: 15 minute walk
1102 locals recommend
Centennial Park
15 Locked BagCentennial Parklands is one of the world's leading public parklands, and in Sydney it is known as 'the lungs of the city'. The Parklands are also some of the most historically and socially significant urban spaces in Australia. With its diverse environment and network of ponds Centennial Park is the perfect place to watch birds. The range of different landscapes provide food, shelter and nesting places for migratory, nomadic and resident birds species. Up to 124 native and 18 introduced species of land and water birds have been recorded in Centennial Parklands.
Distance: 15 minute walk
Hyde Park
Elizabeth Streetone of my favourite places for a picnic or a lie down in the sun :)
Shopping
Paddington Markets is a community based market supporting local people passionate about their craft and the local community.
When you visit and buy a product from Paddington Markets you not only support local and emerging designers and their products, you also contribute to providing a warm meal and support for Sydney's homeless and disadvantaged through the Eddie Dixon Centre which is totally funded by Paddington Markets.
As Sydney's original art and craft market Paddington Markets celebrates 43 years of trading and continues to attract edgy designers and artistic traders.
They have a live band on Saturdays and amazing food at the stalls. The Egyptian street food is our favorite!
252 locals recommend
Paddington Markets
395 Oxford StPaddington Markets is a community based market supporting local people passionate about their craft and the local community.
When you visit and buy a product from Paddington Markets you not only support local and emerging designers and their products, you also contribute to providing a warm meal and support for Sydney's homeless and disadvantaged through the Eddie Dixon Centre which is totally funded by Paddington Markets.
As Sydney's original art and craft market Paddington Markets celebrates 43 years of trading and continues to attract edgy designers and artistic traders.
They have a live band on Saturdays and amazing food at the stalls. The Egyptian street food is our favorite!
Found in the heart of Paddington, Five Ways is a quiet enclave that has grown around a junction of five key backstreets. Home to a great range of cozy cafes and bars, make your way to Five Ways to enjoy a coffee, an evening drink or a hearty meal within the comfortable quarters of one of this area’s stylish Victorian-era buildings
30 locals recommend
Fiveways Paddington
239 Glenmore RdFound in the heart of Paddington, Five Ways is a quiet enclave that has grown around a junction of five key backstreets. Home to a great range of cozy cafes and bars, make your way to Five Ways to enjoy a coffee, an evening drink or a hearty meal within the comfortable quarters of one of this area’s stylish Victorian-era buildings
Amazing Australian brand, carries edgy womens clothing.
7 locals recommend
SCANLAN THEODORE Paddington Boutique
122 Oxford StAmazing Australian brand, carries edgy womens clothing.
Zimmerman
Australian designer, carries interesting and unique womens clothing.
This street is full of Australian designer stores. My favourite is Pierre Winter Jewels. Grab a hand made chocolate at Just Williams.
17 locals recommend
William Street
William StreetThis street is full of Australian designer stores. My favourite is Pierre Winter Jewels. Grab a hand made chocolate at Just Williams.
Sightseeing
Gorgeous walk around the grounds or grab a drink at Opera Bar. Watch the harbour sparkle. Literally!!
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
Gorgeous walk around the grounds or grab a drink at Opera Bar. Watch the harbour sparkle. Literally!!
Getting Around
No Birds Car Hire Sydney
180 William Stsuper cheap daily rates