Guidebook for Newtown
Food Scene
try the best coffee Sydney has to offer and the best pastries and the famous Watermelon cake. Black Star is my favourite goto place when i want something sweet.
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Black Star Pastry Newtown
325 King Sttry the best coffee Sydney has to offer and the best pastries and the famous Watermelon cake. Black Star is my favourite goto place when i want something sweet.
here at Lentil as anything, you can find some of the best home cooked sorta vegan/vegetarian food and you pay whatever you feel like paying in a locked iron donation box. There are no bills here...
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Lentil As Anything
391 King Sthere at Lentil as anything, you can find some of the best home cooked sorta vegan/vegetarian food and you pay whatever you feel like paying in a locked iron donation box. There are no bills here...
Bloodwood... What can say about this place.. some of the best modern Australian dishes prepared with fresh produce and the cocktails are to die for. take your other half for a date night...
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Bloodwood Restaurant & Bar
416 King StBloodwood... What can say about this place.. some of the best modern Australian dishes prepared with fresh produce and the cocktails are to die for. take your other half for a date night...
Amazing breakfast options, fresh juices and cold drip coffees... plus they bake their own cronuts... Not sure what cronut is??? you will find out at Brewtown cuz they are the best at it.
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Brewtown
6-8 O'Connell StreetAmazing breakfast options, fresh juices and cold drip coffees... plus they bake their own cronuts... Not sure what cronut is??? you will find out at Brewtown cuz they are the best at it.
My dear friend Soto looks after VargaBar on the weekend and he makes killer coffees. go say hi an tell him that you guys are staying at ours... he might give you a sneaky sweet treat with your coffee.
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VargaBar Espresso
10 Wilson StMy dear friend Soto looks after VargaBar on the weekend and he makes killer coffees. go say hi an tell him that you guys are staying at ours... he might give you a sneaky sweet treat with your coffee.
The space is not much to look at, but you’ll find flocks of laksa lovers happily slurping big bowls of the chicken variety at the canteen-style tables that fill Simply Noodles. cheap & cheerful!!
Simply Noodles
273 King StThe space is not much to look at, but you’ll find flocks of laksa lovers happily slurping big bowls of the chicken variety at the canteen-style tables that fill Simply Noodles. cheap & cheerful!!
Passionate pho lovers regularly stream through the door for deep bowls of piquant and fresh Pho at Pho88. Given the name, it’s a little redundant to say that pho is the house specialty,
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Pho 88
Passionate pho lovers regularly stream through the door for deep bowls of piquant and fresh Pho at Pho88. Given the name, it’s a little redundant to say that pho is the house specialty,
Despite the name, the list of dumplings here (sneakily disguised as entrees) is not overly large, but they are good and at lunchtime you can get a special of $6.90 for a serve of 10–12 dumplings.
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Dumpling King Chinese Restaurant
194 King StDespite the name, the list of dumplings here (sneakily disguised as entrees) is not overly large, but they are good and at lunchtime you can get a special of $6.90 for a serve of 10–12 dumplings.
A ‘seed and feed’ restaurant featuring produce-led, comfort food.herbs and greens come from the greenhouse out back, while veggies are harvested from a garden not far away. Food here is to die for.
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Hartsyard
33 Enmore RdA ‘seed and feed’ restaurant featuring produce-led, comfort food.herbs and greens come from the greenhouse out back, while veggies are harvested from a garden not far away. Food here is to die for.
do you love cheese?? Inside you'll find a mix of Australian and imported cheeses.The dine-in menu showcases their offerings in unexpected dishes that also use Australian artisanal foods. treat urself!
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The Stinking Bishops
63-71 Enmore Rddo you love cheese?? Inside you'll find a mix of Australian and imported cheeses.The dine-in menu showcases their offerings in unexpected dishes that also use Australian artisanal foods. treat urself!
Big on light, breeze and rustic elements, Barmuda has been a buzzing local nook for over 15 years. The fun loving staff, great breakfast and lunch make it the perfect second home or an idle stop off.
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Barmuda
283 Australia StBig on light, breeze and rustic elements, Barmuda has been a buzzing local nook for over 15 years. The fun loving staff, great breakfast and lunch make it the perfect second home or an idle stop off.
Hard-core fans rave victoriously about gigi's 13 inches of scant thin crust topped with the secret recipes of Naples. Find a perch between the central woodfire oven and urban murals and enjoy ur pizza
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Gigi's Pizzeria
379 King StHard-core fans rave victoriously about gigi's 13 inches of scant thin crust topped with the secret recipes of Naples. Find a perch between the central woodfire oven and urban murals and enjoy ur pizza
Oscillate Wildly is bold modern dining with a penchant for seasonality. An 8 course degustation will challenge as much as it delights with matching wines in intimate surrounds.
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Oscillate Wildly
275 Australia StOscillate Wildly is bold modern dining with a penchant for seasonality. An 8 course degustation will challenge as much as it delights with matching wines in intimate surrounds.
Prepared and processed without exceeding 40°C – seasonal & organic food steals the show at Sadhana, which offers everything from lunchbox delivery services vegan high tea, to seven-course degustation.
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Sadhana Kitchen
147 Enmore RoadPrepared and processed without exceeding 40°C – seasonal & organic food steals the show at Sadhana, which offers everything from lunchbox delivery services vegan high tea, to seven-course degustation.
Oldtown has made a name for itself by serving up homely, authentic Italian fare with a less-is-more approach. Salads,antipasti, brochettes, black ink gnocchi or a ragu are some of their specialties.
Oldtown In Newtown
503 King StreetOldtown has made a name for itself by serving up homely, authentic Italian fare with a less-is-more approach. Salads,antipasti, brochettes, black ink gnocchi or a ragu are some of their specialties.
This always-busy breakfast and lunch spot now also offers a Mediterranean dinner menu as well. For dinner, menu changes every two weeks so get ready for some serious fresh produce dishes on your plate
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LUXE Newtown
191 Missenden RdThis always-busy breakfast and lunch spot now also offers a Mediterranean dinner menu as well. For dinner, menu changes every two weeks so get ready for some serious fresh produce dishes on your plate
If its not made with love, we don’t make it - are the words fixed to the side of Shenkin’s Linea espresso machine. It’s a sentiment that seems to propel the energy of this excellent cafe.TRY THIS CAFE
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Shenkin Erskineville
51-53 Erskineville RdIf its not made with love, we don’t make it - are the words fixed to the side of Shenkin’s Linea espresso machine. It’s a sentiment that seems to propel the energy of this excellent cafe.TRY THIS CAFE
Dimly lit with a white curtain hanging delicately in the front window, Osteria di Russo & Russo offers all the warmth of a traditional Italian restaurant. One of the best Italian in Sydney I think!!
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Russo & Russo
158 Enmore RdDimly lit with a white curtain hanging delicately in the front window, Osteria di Russo & Russo offers all the warmth of a traditional Italian restaurant. One of the best Italian in Sydney I think!!
There’s a rawness to Two Chaps, Their back-to-basics approach extends to the food. Almost everything is made from scratch and and sourced from nearby or made by the guys themselves. A special place!!!
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Two Chaps
122 Chapel StThere’s a rawness to Two Chaps, Their back-to-basics approach extends to the food. Almost everything is made from scratch and and sourced from nearby or made by the guys themselves. A special place!!!
This is my favorite place in Sydney! Cornersmith is all about a comfortable and relaxed spot for a nibble on some housemade relish and a brew of Mecca coffee. Amazing food, coffee and best service!
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Cornersmith Marrickville
314 Illawarra RdThis is my favorite place in Sydney! Cornersmith is all about a comfortable and relaxed spot for a nibble on some housemade relish and a brew of Mecca coffee. Amazing food, coffee and best service!
This barn-style restaurant looks like a farm—it’s surrounded by vegie patches and decorated in a rustic-chic style—but you’re in the middle of urban Sydney. As evidenced by the large groups that you always see dining here, their bountiful, colourful meals are made for sharing. Come for a late Sunday brunch and order a beautiful Espresso Martini!!
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Acre Eatery
31A Mallett StThis barn-style restaurant looks like a farm—it’s surrounded by vegie patches and decorated in a rustic-chic style—but you’re in the middle of urban Sydney. As evidenced by the large groups that you always see dining here, their bountiful, colourful meals are made for sharing. Come for a late Sunday brunch and order a beautiful Espresso Martini!!
Everything Else
this little gem of a place on Australia street is full of some amazing vintage surprises. you can find some very good vintage furniture, crockery, lamps and other nicknacks. Make sure to check it out!
Drunk on the Moon
80 Great Western Highwaythis little gem of a place on Australia street is full of some amazing vintage surprises. you can find some very good vintage furniture, crockery, lamps and other nicknacks. Make sure to check it out!
Well I won't write much about this place... Its a secret and its a good one!! before or after dinner, go check out Betta Meats... you will be surprised!!
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Betta Meats
407 King StWell I won't write much about this place... Its a secret and its a good one!! before or after dinner, go check out Betta Meats... you will be surprised!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Old school bar, beer garden, some local favourite dishes and the best sorta crowd you can find here at the courty!! and its only 2 minutes walk from our home.
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Courthouse Hotel
202 Australia StOld school bar, beer garden, some local favourite dishes and the best sorta crowd you can find here at the courty!! and its only 2 minutes walk from our home.
The 100-year-old building housing Mary’s where you will find some of the best local brews, french wines, unusual but amazing cocktails and 3 types of Burgers!! Burgers are better at Mary's.
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Mary's
6 Mary StThe 100-year-old building housing Mary’s where you will find some of the best local brews, french wines, unusual but amazing cocktails and 3 types of Burgers!! Burgers are better at Mary's.
The ‘bar-chefs’ know their stuff here &happily talk you through the finer points of everything from ciders to the right cocktail for a muggy afternoon. Think about Beer food & some Red grapefruit Gin.
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Corridor
153A King StThe ‘bar-chefs’ know their stuff here &happily talk you through the finer points of everything from ciders to the right cocktail for a muggy afternoon. Think about Beer food & some Red grapefruit Gin.
The Newtown Hotel has been dishing up booze to thirsty patrons for the past 130 years. Big balconies for sun and cool breeze and the beer garden at the back. the drinks are cheap and the food is good
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Newtown Hotel
174 King StThe Newtown Hotel has been dishing up booze to thirsty patrons for the past 130 years. Big balconies for sun and cool breeze and the beer garden at the back. the drinks are cheap and the food is good
Young Henrys has taken over Sydney’s beer market one tap at a time. Sydney Brewery will make you fall in love. and the best thing is that they are so close to our place. love Beer? YH is waitin 4 u!!
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Young Henrys
76 Wilford StYoung Henrys has taken over Sydney’s beer market one tap at a time. Sydney Brewery will make you fall in love. and the best thing is that they are so close to our place. love Beer? YH is waitin 4 u!!
This small candle-lit bar offers all day tapas, paired with an extensive selection of beer, wine, board-games and live music.
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blacksheep
256 King StThis small candle-lit bar offers all day tapas, paired with an extensive selection of beer, wine, board-games and live music.
Australian restaurants that do southern American soul food well are few and far between. Miss Peaches breaks the mould with a menu that takes you from Louisiana to North Carolina and back.
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Cuckoo
201 Missenden RoadAustralian restaurants that do southern American soul food well are few and far between. Miss Peaches breaks the mould with a menu that takes you from Louisiana to North Carolina and back.
A laidback bar that oozes rock 'n' roll. The chequerboard floor and booths demand a beer or whiskey sour. Also suiting the scene are hot dogs and not dogs (for vegetarians) with a choice of hot sauce.
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The Midnight Special
44 Enmore RdA laidback bar that oozes rock 'n' roll. The chequerboard floor and booths demand a beer or whiskey sour. Also suiting the scene are hot dogs and not dogs (for vegetarians) with a choice of hot sauce.
Featuring a caverous downstairs bar with lots of food options – all exposed brick, original tiling, industrial lighting and a gravity-defying vertical garden, with the adjoined band venue upstairs.
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NEWTOWN SOCIAL CLUB
387 King StreetFeaturing a caverous downstairs bar with lots of food options – all exposed brick, original tiling, industrial lighting and a gravity-defying vertical garden, with the adjoined band venue upstairs.
Shopping
I love candles and if you do too then go to stacks of Wax and buy all you want for some of the cheapest prices. its our neighbourhood gem when it comes to candles.
Stacks of Wax Pty Ltd
239 Australia StI love candles and if you do too then go to stacks of Wax and buy all you want for some of the cheapest prices. its our neighbourhood gem when it comes to candles.
Buy a pair of Dr Denim or a funky Vanishing Elephant shirt.. these guys know some serious fashion brands.
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Maplestore
244 King StBuy a pair of Dr Denim or a funky Vanishing Elephant shirt.. these guys know some serious fashion brands.
Recycled leather jackets, colourful shirts, vintage denim and some cowboy boots and hats. I love the guys at Cream and i am sure you will too...
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Cream on King
317 King StRecycled leather jackets, colourful shirts, vintage denim and some cowboy boots and hats. I love the guys at Cream and i am sure you will too...
Pretty Dog handpicks cult, independent Australian design and international pieces to grace the racks. Pretty bits by Karen Walker,Karla Spetic, Dion Lee,Rachel Comey and Opening Ceremony and more.
Pretty Dog
5 Brown StreetPretty Dog handpicks cult, independent Australian design and international pieces to grace the racks. Pretty bits by Karen Walker,Karla Spetic, Dion Lee,Rachel Comey and Opening Ceremony and more.
Organic fruit & veges sit alongside natural beauty products, fair trade gifts & homeware made from bamboo. Recently opened treatment rooms provide a myriad of alternative practices & Yoga.
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Dr Earth Newtown
289 King StOrganic fruit & veges sit alongside natural beauty products, fair trade gifts & homeware made from bamboo. Recently opened treatment rooms provide a myriad of alternative practices & Yoga.
locally made and unique blends of tea, perfectly paired with a fresh and seasonal food menu. Sit and relax with a cup of hot or cold tea or pick up an apothecary jar of loose leaf tea to enjoy at home
T Totaler
555A King Stlocally made and unique blends of tea, perfectly paired with a fresh and seasonal food menu. Sit and relax with a cup of hot or cold tea or pick up an apothecary jar of loose leaf tea to enjoy at home
you’ll find a collection of happy prints inspired by adventurers and their wandering minds. From tribal tepees and bewildering harlequins to fierce but sweet jaguars, Go check it out Girls :-)
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Gorman
161 King Styou’ll find a collection of happy prints inspired by adventurers and their wandering minds. From tribal tepees and bewildering harlequins to fierce but sweet jaguars, Go check it out Girls :-)
Home made cheese, pickles, chutneys and relishes!! Do i need to write anything more? Either book yourself for a class or busy some jars and go home and enjoy with some crackers and cheese!! YUM :-)
Cornersmith Picklery
441 Illawarra RdHome made cheese, pickles, chutneys and relishes!! Do i need to write anything more? Either book yourself for a class or busy some jars and go home and enjoy with some crackers and cheese!! YUM :-)
Arts & Culture
Built around 1880, this intriguing group of huge Victorian-era workshops. In 2007 the artists pranced in. Anna Schwartz Gallery is here, alongside Performance Space and the Eveleigh Farmers' Market .
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Carriageworks
245 Wilson StBuilt around 1880, this intriguing group of huge Victorian-era workshops. In 2007 the artists pranced in. Anna Schwartz Gallery is here, alongside Performance Space and the Eveleigh Farmers' Market .