Guidebook for Tempe
Food Scene
Bai Tong Thai
703 Princes HighwayGood authentic Thai takeaway or dine in
Funky and tasty Vietnamese. There's also lots of other Vietnamese restaurants in this strip to wet your appetite.
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Eat Fuh
274 Illawarra RdFunky and tasty Vietnamese. There's also lots of other Vietnamese restaurants in this strip to wet your appetite.
AKA the German Club - Bar/Restaurant - this place serves authentic German pork knuckle Fri-Sun lunch and dinner. They also have a range of great German beers on tap.
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Concordia Club
1 Richardsons CresAKA the German Club - Bar/Restaurant - this place serves authentic German pork knuckle Fri-Sun lunch and dinner. They also have a range of great German beers on tap.
Cafe/Restaurant/workshop - this place is worth a visit. great coffee, and a modern Japanese flavour to the menu.
This is the centre of Newtown too, so there is plenty of bars and cafe's to see and taste.
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Rising Sun Workshop
1C Whateley StCafe/Restaurant/workshop - this place is worth a visit. great coffee, and a modern Japanese flavour to the menu.
This is the centre of Newtown too, so there is plenty of bars and cafe's to see and taste.
Illi Hill
72 Illawarra RdGood food, good vibe, good service.
These guys specialise in Chocolate - good for gifts, even better for eating ;)
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Adora Handmade Chocolates
118 Wardell RdThese guys specialise in Chocolate - good for gifts, even better for eating ;)
Restaurant/Deli - worth checking out. Fully licensed. Great cheese and wine.
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Continental Deli Bar Bistro
210 Australia StRestaurant/Deli - worth checking out. Fully licensed. Great cheese and wine.
Locally sourced foods and produce, hipster cafe with good brunch.
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Cornersmith Marrickville
314 Illawarra RdLocally sourced foods and produce, hipster cafe with good brunch.
Mostly vegan/vego fare, but you wouldn't notice. Very tasty breads, and so very chic
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Two Chaps
122 Chapel StMostly vegan/vego fare, but you wouldn't notice. Very tasty breads, and so very chic
Essentials
Woolworths
463 Illawarra RdClosest local groceries, with a bottle shop attached.
Parks & Nature
An easy walk along the river - also see Adora Chocolate Cafe for a good spot to stop for your coffee and chocolate fix.
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I-Steel Park
531-565 Illawarra RdAn easy walk along the river - also see Adora Chocolate Cafe for a good spot to stop for your coffee and chocolate fix.
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer = good. Check their website for opening hours. There is usually a food truck parked outside to keep your belly satisfied.
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Willie the Boatman
75 Mary StBeer = good. Check their website for opening hours. There is usually a food truck parked outside to keep your belly satisfied.
Also good locally brewed beer - usually with a food van to keep you on the vertical.
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Batch Brewing Co.
44 Sydenham RdAlso good locally brewed beer - usually with a food van to keep you on the vertical.
Entertainment & Activities
Dendy Cinemas Newtown
261-263 King StGetting Around
10 minutes walk to Tempe Train Station:
2 stops to the International Airport
15 Minutes to the City and Circular Quay
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Tempe Station
10 minutes walk to Tempe Train Station:
2 stops to the International Airport
15 Minutes to the City and Circular Quay