Guidebook for Sydney
Drinks & Nightlife
Bulletin Place
Bulletin Placeittyhawk, the latest venue from the team behind The Lobo Plantation, is finally bombs away. Located in the CBD, this French military-inspired bar serves up custom cocktails and Parisian street food so good they deserve a freakin' medal.
Taking its name from a US fighter jet, Kittyhawk takes you back to the historic French liberation, when US and French troops celebrated liberté, egalité and fraternité on the streets of Paris. Inside this little time capsule on Phillips Lane, you'll find walls decorated with original wartime posters and memorabilia, while an impressive 12-metre-long handcrafted American oak bar serves over 900 spirits. Yep, you guessed it — it's time to party like its 1944.
Kittyhawk
16 Phillip Lnittyhawk, the latest venue from the team behind The Lobo Plantation, is finally bombs away. Located in the CBD, this French military-inspired bar serves up custom cocktails and Parisian street food so good they deserve a freakin' medal.
Taking its name from a US fighter jet, Kittyhawk takes you back to the historic French liberation, when US and French troops celebrated liberté, egalité and fraternité on the streets of Paris. Inside this little time capsule on Phillips Lane, you'll find walls decorated with original wartime posters and memorabilia, while an impressive 12-metre-long handcrafted American oak bar serves over 900 spirits. Yep, you guessed it — it's time to party like its 1944.
For those new to Cuban history, there once was a man named Julio Lobo. Julio, also known as the 'The Sugar King of Havana', was considered one of the most powerful barons of said sweetness in the entire world before his exile in 1960. Today, halfway across the planet, his legend lives on in the form of new rum bar The Lobo Plantation, and by the looks of the place, senor Jules would be proud.
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The Lobo
209 Clarence StFor those new to Cuban history, there once was a man named Julio Lobo. Julio, also known as the 'The Sugar King of Havana', was considered one of the most powerful barons of said sweetness in the entire world before his exile in 1960. Today, halfway across the planet, his legend lives on in the form of new rum bar The Lobo Plantation, and by the looks of the place, senor Jules would be proud.
Swapping teacups for tennis racquets, Darlinghurst's old Victoria Room has been given a bold transformation of late. Waving a bittersweet farewell to the venue's former ten-year tenant, the incoming team at Darlo Country Club have found a way to stake their claim on this local landmark. Sure, the LA social club-inspired interiors might sound a little kitsch, but take our word for it — this swish inner city bar exudes nothing but style and sophistication.
Their attention to detail begins with the Club's polished wooden staircase; lined with glowing candles and ornate golden lampshades, the stairs lead right up into the heart of this lush country escape.
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Darlo Country Club
235 Victoria StSwapping teacups for tennis racquets, Darlinghurst's old Victoria Room has been given a bold transformation of late. Waving a bittersweet farewell to the venue's former ten-year tenant, the incoming team at Darlo Country Club have found a way to stake their claim on this local landmark. Sure, the LA social club-inspired interiors might sound a little kitsch, but take our word for it — this swish inner city bar exudes nothing but style and sophistication.
Their attention to detail begins with the Club's polished wooden staircase; lined with glowing candles and ornate golden lampshades, the stairs lead right up into the heart of this lush country escape.
What kind of restaurant stocks the best of Australia’s new-wave natural wine producers and serves it next to a ham-and-cheese sandwich? A good one. Analiese Gregory’s Bar Brose feels like the future of fine dining – playful, fearless food in a casual atmosphere – and not a degustation menu to be found
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Bar Brosé
231a Victoria StreetWhat kind of restaurant stocks the best of Australia’s new-wave natural wine producers and serves it next to a ham-and-cheese sandwich? A good one. Analiese Gregory’s Bar Brose feels like the future of fine dining – playful, fearless food in a casual atmosphere – and not a degustation menu to be found
Cocktails are the real drawcard at Grasshopper. All the drinks are numbered instead of having names, and they're just about all served in jars. The No.19, which features orange liqueur, cranberry juice, passionfruit and vanilla vodka, tastes like the sort of gelato you would find at Messina or Pompeii's. The No.14 - comprising blackberry juice and Fanta - is also a Buttermenthol-tasting highlight.
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Grasshopper Eating House and Bar
1 Temperance LaneCocktails are the real drawcard at Grasshopper. All the drinks are numbered instead of having names, and they're just about all served in jars. The No.19, which features orange liqueur, cranberry juice, passionfruit and vanilla vodka, tastes like the sort of gelato you would find at Messina or Pompeii's. The No.14 - comprising blackberry juice and Fanta - is also a Buttermenthol-tasting highlight.
The drinks from mixologist/general manager Ben Taouss make this out-of-the-way cocktail haven one of Sydney's best. Our pick is the Lavender Hill Cappuccino ($17), a martini with Pop Rocks and an apple foam. There's also the Rasp'n'Co ($16), a 'vodka raspberry' with white chocolate or, for more serious drinkers, the Brooklyn ($18), a prohibition-style concoction of rye whisky, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, a dash of Amer Picon and a cherry on top.
Assembly Bar & Restaurant
488 Kent StThe drinks from mixologist/general manager Ben Taouss make this out-of-the-way cocktail haven one of Sydney's best. Our pick is the Lavender Hill Cappuccino ($17), a martini with Pop Rocks and an apple foam. There's also the Rasp'n'Co ($16), a 'vodka raspberry' with white chocolate or, for more serious drinkers, the Brooklyn ($18), a prohibition-style concoction of rye whisky, sweet vermouth, maraschino liqueur, a dash of Amer Picon and a cherry on top.
There's no place like home. Except Grandma's. Grandma gives you a big hug, sits you down in her best, chintz-covered chair and gives you a treat. The "grandchildren" are a helpful and friendly lot, and shake their cocktails with wide-eyed glee. Start off with one of Grandma's favourite tipples — the Pink Pepper Martini, a mix of strawberries and a wink of gin, was truly delightful. But the drinks list is seemingly endless, with ingredients including Greek yoghurt, chocolate bitters and elderflower cordial.
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Grandma's Bar
275 Clarence StThere's no place like home. Except Grandma's. Grandma gives you a big hug, sits you down in her best, chintz-covered chair and gives you a treat. The "grandchildren" are a helpful and friendly lot, and shake their cocktails with wide-eyed glee. Start off with one of Grandma's favourite tipples — the Pink Pepper Martini, a mix of strawberries and a wink of gin, was truly delightful. But the drinks list is seemingly endless, with ingredients including Greek yoghurt, chocolate bitters and elderflower cordial.
Tucked away between Topshop and Sydney's iconic State Theatre is Gilt Lounge. As QT Hotel's sultry grown up cocktail lounge, Gilt takes things to a whole new mixology level. Shakers will be tossed in the air and drinks finished with a flourish. A must-try is the Applewood Bacon Old Fashioned ($19), a wild combination of Applewood bacon-infused buffalo trace bourbon, black peppercorn-infused demerara sugar, creole bitters chocolate covered bacon and flamed orange. Yes, you read right. Chocolate. Covered. Bacon. It's a flavour fusion gamble that definitely pays off.
Gilt Lounge
49 Market StTucked away between Topshop and Sydney's iconic State Theatre is Gilt Lounge. As QT Hotel's sultry grown up cocktail lounge, Gilt takes things to a whole new mixology level. Shakers will be tossed in the air and drinks finished with a flourish. A must-try is the Applewood Bacon Old Fashioned ($19), a wild combination of Applewood bacon-infused buffalo trace bourbon, black peppercorn-infused demerara sugar, creole bitters chocolate covered bacon and flamed orange. Yes, you read right. Chocolate. Covered. Bacon. It's a flavour fusion gamble that definitely pays off.
Button Bar is the third offering from the creators behind Stitch and Pocket bars. And it's time to batten down the hatches because with a seasoned crew on board, it sure is a ship not to be missed. The three page cocktail menu offers a diverse selection of tipples. The Lucky Charm made with below vodka, fresh strawberries and honey with prosseco ($16.50) is fresh as is the Pleasure Vessel, a combination of Appleton dark rum, Grand Marnier, orange marmalade, fresh grapefruit, fresh lemon juice and orange blossom water ($17).
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Button Bar
65 Foveaux StButton Bar is the third offering from the creators behind Stitch and Pocket bars. And it's time to batten down the hatches because with a seasoned crew on board, it sure is a ship not to be missed. The three page cocktail menu offers a diverse selection of tipples. The Lucky Charm made with below vodka, fresh strawberries and honey with prosseco ($16.50) is fresh as is the Pleasure Vessel, a combination of Appleton dark rum, Grand Marnier, orange marmalade, fresh grapefruit, fresh lemon juice and orange blossom water ($17).
we are slightly embarrassed about how excited we are. The Napoli-style pizzas at The Newport are worth the trip, unless you’re a local then it’s worth the stroll.
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Newport Arms Hotel
2 Kalinya Streetwe are slightly embarrassed about how excited we are. The Napoli-style pizzas at The Newport are worth the trip, unless you’re a local then it’s worth the stroll.
Once sandstone house, now historic pub, the Lord Nelson has to be one of Sydney's best places to enjoy a beer. This is a proper, old English-style pub, set in the right spot to have exceptional views straight across the harbour. Naval prints on the walls, no poker machines and plenty of locals: this is exactly how pubs should be.
The beer on offer isn't half bad either. On tap are the six beers brewed on-site, ranging from a summer ale to a porter. The most popular is the Three Sheets, a pale ale, though we'd also recommend the Victory Bitter, a classic English ale with a touch of caramel. If you decide to venture upstairs and make the most of the view
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The Dolphin Hotel
412 Crown StreetOnce sandstone house, now historic pub, the Lord Nelson has to be one of Sydney's best places to enjoy a beer. This is a proper, old English-style pub, set in the right spot to have exceptional views straight across the harbour. Naval prints on the walls, no poker machines and plenty of locals: this is exactly how pubs should be.
The beer on offer isn't half bad either. On tap are the six beers brewed on-site, ranging from a summer ale to a porter. The most popular is the Three Sheets, a pale ale, though we'd also recommend the Victory Bitter, a classic English ale with a touch of caramel. If you decide to venture upstairs and make the most of the view
The Republic Hotel
Amazing rooftop bar and steaks!
Food Scene
A tiny, unassuming space in Sydney’s CBD, Sasaki champions home cooking and the nostalgia of parental-made comfort food. Owner and head chef, Yu Sasaki (Cre Asian) pays homage to his hometown of Shimane with his new laneway restaurant, with dishes reflecting his fragmented memories of the Japanese countryside. The pint-sized, minimalist restaurant boasts a daily changing menu using the freshest Australian produce. The menu is completely driven by season and Sasaki only uses ingredients that have been peak harvested by his local suppliers and farmers, with whom he maintains a close personal relationship.
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Sasaki
21 Alberta StA tiny, unassuming space in Sydney’s CBD, Sasaki champions home cooking and the nostalgia of parental-made comfort food. Owner and head chef, Yu Sasaki (Cre Asian) pays homage to his hometown of Shimane with his new laneway restaurant, with dishes reflecting his fragmented memories of the Japanese countryside. The pint-sized, minimalist restaurant boasts a daily changing menu using the freshest Australian produce. The menu is completely driven by season and Sasaki only uses ingredients that have been peak harvested by his local suppliers and farmers, with whom he maintains a close personal relationship.
The team behind The Grounds of Alexandria has been teasing us with whispers of a new CBD outpost for a while now — the venue, their second, was announced almost two years ago. Since then it’s been in development, but the team behind the wildly popular Alexandria venue has finally opened The Grounds of the City inside The Galeries on George Street.
Design studio Acme & Co. have again worked with The Grounds, creating a truly ‘spare no details’ kind of space, from the antique theatre pendant lighting, up-cycled timber floors and marble details to the hand-crafted stained glass windows and custom-made enamel fridge doors. The Grounds of the City also aims to bring socialising back to the hustl
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The Grounds of the City
500 George StThe team behind The Grounds of Alexandria has been teasing us with whispers of a new CBD outpost for a while now — the venue, their second, was announced almost two years ago. Since then it’s been in development, but the team behind the wildly popular Alexandria venue has finally opened The Grounds of the City inside The Galeries on George Street.
Design studio Acme & Co. have again worked with The Grounds, creating a truly ‘spare no details’ kind of space, from the antique theatre pendant lighting, up-cycled timber floors and marble details to the hand-crafted stained glass windows and custom-made enamel fridge doors. The Grounds of the City also aims to bring socialising back to the hustl
Since ’50s-inspired bar Hinky Dinks closed late last year, there’s been a gaping, cocktail-sized hole at 185 Darlinghurst Road. But, the good news is, it’s now been filled — and with some high-level Sydney hospitality personnel, no less. The team behind Darlinghurst favourite Buffalo Dining Club have well and truly taken over the space, launching a sleek new wine parlour Johnny Fishbone last night. The name embossed in shimmering gold lettering on the wooden door is sign enough that the new tenants have changed the whole vibe of the space — inside, the chequered floor has been replaced with understated tiling, the red features have been axed in favour of deep greens and timber, and a long ma
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Johnny Goes Italian
185 Darlinghurst RoadSince ’50s-inspired bar Hinky Dinks closed late last year, there’s been a gaping, cocktail-sized hole at 185 Darlinghurst Road. But, the good news is, it’s now been filled — and with some high-level Sydney hospitality personnel, no less. The team behind Darlinghurst favourite Buffalo Dining Club have well and truly taken over the space, launching a sleek new wine parlour Johnny Fishbone last night. The name embossed in shimmering gold lettering on the wooden door is sign enough that the new tenants have changed the whole vibe of the space — inside, the chequered floor has been replaced with understated tiling, the red features have been axed in favour of deep greens and timber, and a long ma
We were particularly saddened to see Potts Points’ Waterman’s Lobster Co. close last month, but its replacement Dear Sainte Éloise has admittedly brought a fresh new late-night option to Lankelly Place. Though most of the laneway is closed or empty on a Tuesday night, it’s another story altogether inside Dear Sainte Éloise. The warmly-lit wine bar is aglow with patrons and the staff bustle around precisely — it’s already a well-oiled machine. It’s clear the Love, Tilly Devine crew — namely owner Matt Swieboda, head sommelier Nate Hatwell (Mercado), manager Jasmin Natterer and head chef Ben Abiad (co-founder Brickfields Bakery, ex-Sean’s Panaroma and Mecca) — know what they’re doing.
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Dear Sainte Éloise
29 Orwell StWe were particularly saddened to see Potts Points’ Waterman’s Lobster Co. close last month, but its replacement Dear Sainte Éloise has admittedly brought a fresh new late-night option to Lankelly Place. Though most of the laneway is closed or empty on a Tuesday night, it’s another story altogether inside Dear Sainte Éloise. The warmly-lit wine bar is aglow with patrons and the staff bustle around precisely — it’s already a well-oiled machine. It’s clear the Love, Tilly Devine crew — namely owner Matt Swieboda, head sommelier Nate Hatwell (Mercado), manager Jasmin Natterer and head chef Ben Abiad (co-founder Brickfields Bakery, ex-Sean’s Panaroma and Mecca) — know what they’re doing.
If ever a venue perfectly captured the romance of hospitality, it is this. A winding wooden stairway, a foyer like an alchemist’s storeroom and a lavish dining area that looks straight from mid-century Paris. The menu seems just as classic but, thanks to ex-10 William St maestro Dan Pepperell, it’s only French in appearance. When it comes down to it, the techniques and flavours behind these dishes are simply whatever works, and tastes, be
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Restaurant Hubert
15 Bligh StIf ever a venue perfectly captured the romance of hospitality, it is this. A winding wooden stairway, a foyer like an alchemist’s storeroom and a lavish dining area that looks straight from mid-century Paris. The menu seems just as classic but, thanks to ex-10 William St maestro Dan Pepperell, it’s only French in appearance. When it comes down to it, the techniques and flavours behind these dishes are simply whatever works, and tastes, be
There’s a flour a mill on the counter. Take that in for a second. How many other restaurants in Sydney are milling their own flour? Of course, that’s not all they do here. Nathan Sasi and his team make cheese, butcher meat, prepare cold cuts and play around with distillation. Everything is served with soft rotisserie meat in a lush, part-marble basement in Angel Place
Mercado
4 Ash StThere’s a flour a mill on the counter. Take that in for a second. How many other restaurants in Sydney are milling their own flour? Of course, that’s not all they do here. Nathan Sasi and his team make cheese, butcher meat, prepare cold cuts and play around with distillation. Everything is served with soft rotisserie meat in a lush, part-marble basement in Angel Place
Following Hubert and Mercado, No.1 Bent Street is the third amigo in the CBD revolution. While not as ambitious as the others, it’s no less enjoyable. The idea here is an extension of Mike McEnearney’s previous Rosebery venue, Kitchen by Mike. The food is similar (simple and produce focused) but amplified, and the fit-out follows the same open, transparent philosophy, with the kitchen on show
Kitchen by Mike
7 Bent StFollowing Hubert and Mercado, No.1 Bent Street is the third amigo in the CBD revolution. While not as ambitious as the others, it’s no less enjoyable. The idea here is an extension of Mike McEnearney’s previous Rosebery venue, Kitchen by Mike. The food is similar (simple and produce focused) but amplified, and the fit-out follows the same open, transparent philosophy, with the kitchen on show
When he opened Devon Cafe in 2013, Zachary Tan changed cafe food. Now he’s changing our perceptions of Malaysian cuisine. At Lucky Suzie the product is simpler than the boundary-pushing breakfasts at Devon as Tan focuses on what he grew up with; traditional Malaysian dishes such as char kway teow, nasi lemak and, currently the most Instagrammed dessert in town, ABC.
Lucky Suzie
78 Stanley StreetWhen he opened Devon Cafe in 2013, Zachary Tan changed cafe food. Now he’s changing our perceptions of Malaysian cuisine. At Lucky Suzie the product is simpler than the boundary-pushing breakfasts at Devon as Tan focuses on what he grew up with; traditional Malaysian dishes such as char kway teow, nasi lemak and, currently the most Instagrammed dessert in town, ABC.
Roast chicken has never been fancier, and we have never been more full. This delicious morsel from The Paddington is juicy, the skin is crispy, and the gravy will make you pull a face like the smirk emoji.
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The Paddington
384 Oxford StRoast chicken has never been fancier, and we have never been more full. This delicious morsel from The Paddington is juicy, the skin is crispy, and the gravy will make you pull a face like the smirk emoji.
Best local pub around.
Serving boutique beers
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The Australian Heritage Hotel
100 Cumberland StBest local pub around.
Serving boutique beers
Jade Temple
11 Bridge StreetNeil Perry's chinese restaurant
Mr. Wong
3 Bridge LnAwesome chinese food and bar
Tokonoma Sydney
44 Bridge StBest Japanese food
The Morrison Bar & Oyster Room
Grosvenor StreetBest oysters and bar
Amazing, great for a business or quiet lunch
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Bistro Guillaume Sydney
259 George StAmazing, great for a business or quiet lunch
Marlowe's Way.
Tankstream WayGreat for a coffee or a forccia
Bouche on Bridge
6 Bridge StreetAmazing boutique french restaurant next door
Summit
264 George Streetrevolving restaurant, 360 views of sydney
Uccello
320 George StAmazing pool side restaurant
Jamie's Italian
107 Pitt StJamie's australian restaurant
Mejico
105 Pitt StTHE BEST MEXICAN!!
Parks & Nature
Caminata costera de Bondi a Bronte
1 Notts Ave
Ascenso al Puente de Sydney
3 Cumberland StShopping
Westfield Bondi Junction
500 Oxford StEssentials
Woolworths Sydney Metcentre (Metro)
60 Margaret StEast Sydney Doctors
102 Burton StDr Brad Mackay
Blue & White Dry Cleaners
180 Military RdFor delicates and important items
Getting Around
Circular Quay
Alfred StreetTrain / Bus / Ferry
Wynyard Station
Major train station
Martin Place Station
Major train station
Sightseeing
Take a ferry from Circular Quay Ferry Wharf
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Playa de Manly
Take a ferry from Circular Quay Ferry Wharf
Beautiful park on the harbour
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Barangaroo Reserve, Hickson Rd station
Beautiful park on the harbour
Walsh Bay
18 Hickson RdHistoric wharfs
Walk the bridge... see whats on the other side!
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Puente del puerto de Sídney
Sydney Harbour BridgeWalk the bridge... see whats on the other side!
The Rocks Friday Market
Playfair StreetRemarkable Australian history