Guidebook for Newtown
Food Scene
The burgers are stunning - particularly the vegetarian option, the mushroom burger. Local beers, excellent fries and huge servings of fried chicken too, if you're in the mood.
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Mary's
6 Mary StThe burgers are stunning - particularly the vegetarian option, the mushroom burger. Local beers, excellent fries and huge servings of fried chicken too, if you're in the mood.
Home of the insta-famous strawberry & watermelon cake, Black Star also does breakfast pastries, quiches, cakes and a pretty darn good coffee.
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Black Star Pastry Newtown
325 King StHome of the insta-famous strawberry & watermelon cake, Black Star also does breakfast pastries, quiches, cakes and a pretty darn good coffee.
A motorbike workshop slash japanese eatery, check out the breakfast ramen with bacon and eggs.
(But also lunch and dinner ramen, which are equally delicious.)
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Rising Sun Workshop
1C Whateley StA motorbike workshop slash japanese eatery, check out the breakfast ramen with bacon and eggs.
(But also lunch and dinner ramen, which are equally delicious.)
Gluten-free, vegan pizzas, still certified Neapolitan standard.
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Gigi's Pizzeria
379 King StGluten-free, vegan pizzas, still certified Neapolitan standard.
Boutique cheese shop, with a handy wine bar where you can taste their wares on site.
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The Stinking Bishops
63-71 Enmore RdBoutique cheese shop, with a handy wine bar where you can taste their wares on site.
The hordes of people who flock here for brunch can't be wrong. Get there early, or risk the lines.
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Brewtown
6-8 O'Connell StreetThe hordes of people who flock here for brunch can't be wrong. Get there early, or risk the lines.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktails are a high point here. Nab the table at the front for some excellent people-watching.
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Corridor
153A King StCocktails are a high point here. Nab the table at the front for some excellent people-watching.
With top-notch local and international music acts, as well as comedy, dance and all manner of performances, the Enmore has been an institution for over 100 years.
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The Enmore Theatre
118-132 Enmore RdWith top-notch local and international music acts, as well as comedy, dance and all manner of performances, the Enmore has been an institution for over 100 years.
Courthouse Hotel
202 Australia StReasonably priced, local beers in a sunny courtyard.
Young Henrys
76 Wilford StBeer brewed and served on site by friendly staff.
Parks & Nature
Pretty place to go for a stroll, watch a local cricket game or grab a picnic lunch from nearby cafes (some will even provide blankets).
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Camperdown Park
Mallett StreetPretty place to go for a stroll, watch a local cricket game or grab a picnic lunch from nearby cafes (some will even provide blankets).
Arts & Culture
A contemporary, multi-purpose arts centre set in a repurposed train yard. Worth checking out what events are happening, as there is often something on.
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Carriageworks
245 Wilson StA contemporary, multi-purpose arts centre set in a repurposed train yard. Worth checking out what events are happening, as there is often something on.
Shopping
Elizabeth's Bookshop
257 King StVintage and eclectic, with everything from acid-washed denim to lace and frills.
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Cream on King
317 King StVintage and eclectic, with everything from acid-washed denim to lace and frills.
Entertainment & Activities
Excellent cinema with a range of mainstream and independent films. (Also, couldn't be closer to the flat.)
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Dendy Cinemas Newtown
261-263 King StExcellent cinema with a range of mainstream and independent films. (Also, couldn't be closer to the flat.)