Guidebook for Darlinghurst
Drinks & Nightlife
Darlo Bar
306 Liverpool StRelaxed vibe with secret rooftop!
Go here for an authentic old Australian pub in a historic part of Sydney. Family run, with a separate theatre downstairs and a kitchen serving decent cheap Asian fare (try the laksa).
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The Old Fitzroy Hotel
129 Dowling StGo here for an authentic old Australian pub in a historic part of Sydney. Family run, with a separate theatre downstairs and a kitchen serving decent cheap Asian fare (try the laksa).
I'm not sure I rate the food here highly but it's great to be up on this rooftop for drinks.
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Sweethearts Rooftop
33-35 Darlinghurst RdI'm not sure I rate the food here highly but it's great to be up on this rooftop for drinks.
Great alternative music and saloon decor. Pop in for at least one drink. Closes early though.
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Shady Pines Saloon
256 Crown StGreat alternative music and saloon decor. Pop in for at least one drink. Closes early though.
Food Scene
Cho Cho San
73 Macleay StFunky place with the most delicious Asian Fusion.
An institution of an Italian restaurant with knowledgable and friendly Italian staff.
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Fratelli Paradiso
12-16 Challis AveAn institution of an Italian restaurant with knowledgable and friendly Italian staff.
You an get hearty pastas or small plates. It's a hip place to be seen but also full of locals - my mother used to live a few doors down so we were there once or twice a week. Get there early on busy nights.
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Buffalo Dining Club
116 Surrey StYou an get hearty pastas or small plates. It's a hip place to be seen but also full of locals - my mother used to live a few doors down so we were there once or twice a week. Get there early on busy nights.
One of the Sydney institutions. Impeccable food, service, and views. Go here for a real treat.
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OTTO Ristorante
6 Cowper Wharf RoadwayOne of the Sydney institutions. Impeccable food, service, and views. Go here for a real treat.
The Bunker
399 Liverpool StSome of the best coffee in the area.
This is arguably one of Sydney's best butchers, absolutely delicious produce, but the prices are high.
The Artisan Butcher
50 Macleay StreetThis is arguably one of Sydney's best butchers, absolutely delicious produce, but the prices are high.
Lucio Pizzeria
248 Palmer StAmazing pizza, just at the higher end!
Another Italian institution. Be willing to wait for a table, even early in the night. BYO only - the pub down the road sells wine take-away.
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Bar Reggio
135 Crown StAnother Italian institution. Be willing to wait for a table, even early in the night. BYO only - the pub down the road sells wine take-away.
Higher-end Indian food - very tasty, Try the Mysore Chilli chops.
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Malabar South Indian Restaurant
274 Victoria StHigher-end Indian food - very tasty, Try the Mysore Chilli chops.
Some of the best British-style pub food around. Really lovely old world ambiance.
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Lord Dudley Hotel
236 Jersey RdSome of the best British-style pub food around. Really lovely old world ambiance.
A Tavola Darlinghurst
348 Victoria StIt's always good!
Woolloomooloo
Parks & Nature
Elizabeth Bay
Cafes not far away, child friendly.
This is a sheltered and fenced beach on the bus route from Darlinghurst, and has a cafe and some parking.
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Redleaf Cafe
536 New South Head RdThis is a sheltered and fenced beach on the bus route from Darlinghurst, and has a cafe and some parking.
Just a divine hidden beach. Better to take a bus towards Vaucluse as limited parking, then a short walk. It's also on a trail you can start in Rose Bay. Milk Beach nearby is more accessible but also more crowded.
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Queens Beach
Just a divine hidden beach. Better to take a bus towards Vaucluse as limited parking, then a short walk. It's also on a trail you can start in Rose Bay. Milk Beach nearby is more accessible but also more crowded.
Parsley Bay Beach
A divine harbour beach in Vaucluse with parking and cafe.
Essentials
The nicest of grocery stores in the area - great fresh produce and also a fishmonger.
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Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveThe nicest of grocery stores in the area - great fresh produce and also a fishmonger.
Coles Kings Cross
94 Darlinghurst Rdan express supermarket, but comprehensive.
Arts & Culture
It has a brilliant permanent collection and is walking distance from the apartment.
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I-Art Gallery yaseNew South Wales
Art Gallery RoadIt has a brilliant permanent collection and is walking distance from the apartment.
Getting Around
Train to the city (then airport), or in the other direction to Bondi,
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Kings Cross
Darlinghurst RoadTrain to the city (then airport), or in the other direction to Bondi,
Entertainment & Activities
Good art house cinema - also around the corner is the Chauvel.
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Palace Verona
17 Oxford StGood art house cinema - also around the corner is the Chauvel.