Guidebook for Sydney

Michael
Guidebook for Sydney

Food Scene

The best Korean Fried Chicken in town. There is often a line but it moves quickly and is worth the wait. We recommend the boneless chicken if you want instant gratification, with a side of seafood pancake and the tofu stew.
The Sparrow's Mill
116-120 Liverpool St
The best Korean Fried Chicken in town. There is often a line but it moves quickly and is worth the wait. We recommend the boneless chicken if you want instant gratification, with a side of seafood pancake and the tofu stew.
The closest coffee to our place, the staff are so friendly, the coffee dependable and there are free cookies with every cup!
BlueBird Coffee
501 George Street
The closest coffee to our place, the staff are so friendly, the coffee dependable and there are free cookies with every cup!
the Matcha soft serve.
Oh!Matcha by Chanoma cafe
501 George St
the Matcha soft serve.
Amazing Korean BBQ
7 locals recommend
678 Korean BBQ Restaurant
396 Pitt St
7 locals recommend
Amazing Korean BBQ
This is a fantastic Thai inspired cafe attached to a small Thai Grocer. Amazing fresh produce, coffee and meals.
14 locals recommend
Boon Cafe
425 Pitt St
14 locals recommend
This is a fantastic Thai inspired cafe attached to a small Thai Grocer. Amazing fresh produce, coffee and meals.
The pannacotta soaked lamington is an icon. A must try.
38 locals recommend
Flour and Stone
53 Riley St
38 locals recommend
The pannacotta soaked lamington is an icon. A must try.
A perennial Sydney favourite, there is always a line but it moves fast! Pies, sausage rolls, fresh bread and ginger creme brulee tarts are the go. Great coffee. Come here to gear up for a walk along Crown St, exploring the Surry Hills boutiques.
324 locals recommend
Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
633 Bourke St
324 locals recommend
A perennial Sydney favourite, there is always a line but it moves fast! Pies, sausage rolls, fresh bread and ginger creme brulee tarts are the go. Great coffee. Come here to gear up for a walk along Crown St, exploring the Surry Hills boutiques.
This is one of the best spots for brunch nearby the apartment. Get a spot outside if the sun is out. These people know their coffee.
80 locals recommend
Paramount Coffee Project
80 Commonwealth St
80 locals recommend
This is one of the best spots for brunch nearby the apartment. Get a spot outside if the sun is out. These people know their coffee.
Michelin starred Dim Sum. Plenty of seats for take in or else a great option to take out.
Tim Ho Wan George Street
580 George St
Michelin starred Dim Sum. Plenty of seats for take in or else a great option to take out.
Yum Cha
15 locals recommend
Marigold
683 George St
15 locals recommend
Yum Cha
A Taiwanese restaurant specialising in the best xiao long bao.
113 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung World Square Restaurant
644 George St
113 locals recommend
A Taiwanese restaurant specialising in the best xiao long bao.
A Sydney brunch institution. Ricotta Hotcakes are a crowd favourite.
88 locals recommend
Bills
433 Liverpool St
88 locals recommend
A Sydney brunch institution. Ricotta Hotcakes are a crowd favourite.
Awesome basement bar and restaurant, rich French food and strong cocktails.
41 locals recommend
Restaurant Hubert
15 Bligh St
41 locals recommend
Awesome basement bar and restaurant, rich French food and strong cocktails.
Ask for a table on the terrace and enjoy spectacular harbour views. Modern Australian food, they also offer a vegan menu.
78 locals recommend
Cafe Sydney
31 Alfred St
78 locals recommend
Ask for a table on the terrace and enjoy spectacular harbour views. Modern Australian food, they also offer a vegan menu.
David Thompson Thai. It's really good.
Long Chim Sydney
Angel Place
David Thompson Thai. It's really good.
Gorgeous Modern Australian food, locally sourced.
Kitchen by Mike
7 Bent St
Gorgeous Modern Australian food, locally sourced.
An array of Asian eateries in this recently developed outdoor food court. Head to Koi after your meal for desserts as seen on Masterchef.
154 locals recommend
Spice Alley
Kensington Street
154 locals recommend
An array of Asian eateries in this recently developed outdoor food court. Head to Koi after your meal for desserts as seen on Masterchef.
Nordic Japanese brunch. This cafe is on a quiet street and is perfect for a slow start. Great coffee too!
26 locals recommend
Edition Coffee Roasters
265 Liverpool Street
26 locals recommend
Nordic Japanese brunch. This cafe is on a quiet street and is perfect for a slow start. Great coffee too!
The spot for coffee and breakfast on the way to work, weekdays only.
Single O CBD
89 York St
The spot for coffee and breakfast on the way to work, weekdays only.

Arts & Culture

an easy walk from the apartment through the botanical garderns, this gallery has a great collection of local artists, our favourite are the Brett Whiteley's.
891 locals recommend
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery Road
891 locals recommend
an easy walk from the apartment through the botanical garderns, this gallery has a great collection of local artists, our favourite are the Brett Whiteley's.
This gallery specialises in contemporary Chinese Art. It's a cool neighbourhood to wander around, particularly in Spring when the jacaranda trees are in bloom. Check out Brickfields Bakery nearby for the Persian Love Cake.
329 locals recommend
White Rabbit Gallery
30 Balfour St
329 locals recommend
This gallery specialises in contemporary Chinese Art. It's a cool neighbourhood to wander around, particularly in Spring when the jacaranda trees are in bloom. Check out Brickfields Bakery nearby for the Persian Love Cake.

Parks & Nature

This was a labour of love. Build over several years by the local community, this garden is a gem and the perfect spot for a picnic with harbour views. Take the train to Milson's Point, wander around the the garden then grab a ferry back from McMahon's Point.
111 locals recommend
Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
Lavender Street
111 locals recommend
This was a labour of love. Build over several years by the local community, this garden is a gem and the perfect spot for a picnic with harbour views. Take the train to Milson's Point, wander around the the garden then grab a ferry back from McMahon's Point.
Across the street from David Jones, pick up a picnic from the Food Hall and enjoy it on the grass in the Park.
374 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Elizabeth Street
374 locals recommend
Across the street from David Jones, pick up a picnic from the Food Hall and enjoy it on the grass in the Park.
Harbour side the botanical gardens feel a life away from the city. Great spot for a run around the harbour or a lazy walk down to Mrs Macquaries Chair - the perfect spot to be at sunset, watching the sun go down under the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries Road
985 locals recommend
Harbour side the botanical gardens feel a life away from the city. Great spot for a run around the harbour or a lazy walk down to Mrs Macquaries Chair - the perfect spot to be at sunset, watching the sun go down under the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Essentials

Super close to the apartment, a great option on rainy days, duck through Town Hall station for covered access. A smaller supermarket that has all the basics.
66 locals recommend
Woolworths Town Hall
George Street
66 locals recommend
Super close to the apartment, a great option on rainy days, duck through Town Hall station for covered access. A smaller supermarket that has all the basics.
a Japanese convenience store in the basement floor of Regent Place, underneath the apartment. It has a small grocery section of many asian food products and dinky Japanese stationery and other home supplies.
Daiso Regent Place
501 George Street
a Japanese convenience store in the basement floor of Regent Place, underneath the apartment. It has a small grocery section of many asian food products and dinky Japanese stationery and other home supplies.
A GP clinic that takes online bookings. You can usually get an appointment the day of or by booking one day out.
Myhealth Medical Centre Sydney CBD
151 Castlereagh St
A GP clinic that takes online bookings. You can usually get an appointment the day of or by booking one day out.

Shopping

Great selection of stores and eateries one block from the apartment. Our picks are Muji for Japanese homewares, Incu for clothes, Kinokuniya for books and the Black Star Pastry for their famous Watermelon Cake. There is also a large food court in the basement level.
19 locals recommend
The Galeries
500 George St
19 locals recommend
Great selection of stores and eateries one block from the apartment. Our picks are Muji for Japanese homewares, Incu for clothes, Kinokuniya for books and the Black Star Pastry for their famous Watermelon Cake. There is also a large food court in the basement level.
DJ's is an Australian institution - the best department store in town.
26 locals recommend
David Jones - Elizabeth st
108 Castlereagh St
26 locals recommend
DJ's is an Australian institution - the best department store in town.
a Sydney icon with a great range of stores. It's a beautiful building to walk around.
355 locals recommend
Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
355 locals recommend
a Sydney icon with a great range of stores. It's a beautiful building to walk around.
A beautiful building that is ideal for a coffee with friends and a spot of shopping in boutiques such as Scanlan Theodore, Dinosaur Designs, Lover, Jac and Jack and more.
121 locals recommend
La Rosa The Strand
133/193 Pitt St
121 locals recommend
A beautiful building that is ideal for a coffee with friends and a spot of shopping in boutiques such as Scanlan Theodore, Dinosaur Designs, Lover, Jac and Jack and more.

Everything Else

Closest gym to the apartment. Great facilities and an excellent range of classes. Guest passes available.
Fitness First - Park St Platinum
2 Park St
Closest gym to the apartment. Great facilities and an excellent range of classes. Guest passes available.

Drinks & Nightlife

Intimate basement bar with amazing cocktails
78 locals recommend
Grandma's Bar
275 Clarence St
78 locals recommend
Intimate basement bar with amazing cocktails
Drinks right by the harbour with gorgeous views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Great vibe.
403 locals recommend
Opera Bar
Macquarie Street
403 locals recommend
Drinks right by the harbour with gorgeous views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Great vibe.
Cocktails with a view, this bar is on the rooftop of Hotel Palisade and comes with killer views. Perfect for afternoon drinks.
12 locals recommend
Henry Deane
35 Bettington St
12 locals recommend
Cocktails with a view, this bar is on the rooftop of Hotel Palisade and comes with killer views. Perfect for afternoon drinks.