Guidebook for Annandale
Food Scene
Great coffee and breakfasts. Very close to the apartment. Good lunch salads (duck and salmon salads).
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Clover Cafe
78 Booth StGreat coffee and breakfasts. Very close to the apartment. Good lunch salads (duck and salmon salads).
A nice little place in a quiet area. Great coffee, good breakfast with chorizos and great service. Recommend the Portuguese burger and the salmon with avocado wrap for lunch.
The Cafe Sienna
61 Annandale StA nice little place in a quiet area. Great coffee, good breakfast with chorizos and great service. Recommend the Portuguese burger and the salmon with avocado wrap for lunch.
Great coffee on Booth St, in one of the main streets in Annandale. For lunch we recommend the Pulled Pork sandwich or the BLACT. Great and very friendly service.
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Black Toast Cafe
43 Booth StGreat coffee on Booth St, in one of the main streets in Annandale. For lunch we recommend the Pulled Pork sandwich or the BLACT. Great and very friendly service.
This is one of our favorite pasta and Italian restaurants in the area. The pasta is made fresh in the restaurant, they use very fresh produce and the flavors are very authentic! If you like red wine, we recommend the Sangiovese they have on the menu. We recommend to book if you are interested as they are very busy.
Flour Eggs Water
1 Dalgal WyThis is one of our favorite pasta and Italian restaurants in the area. The pasta is made fresh in the restaurant, they use very fresh produce and the flavors are very authentic! If you like red wine, we recommend the Sangiovese they have on the menu. We recommend to book if you are interested as they are very busy.
There are a good selection of restaurants and bars in this old Tram shed built at the turn of the century. It also has a super market (Supamart). It has been recycled and has an old tram at the very front of the building, nice pictures and selfies.
http://www.tramshedsharoldpark.com.au/
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Tramsheds
1 Dalgal WyThere are a good selection of restaurants and bars in this old Tram shed built at the turn of the century. It also has a super market (Supamart). It has been recycled and has an old tram at the very front of the building, nice pictures and selfies.
http://www.tramshedsharoldpark.com.au/
This is a nice and casual dining for a relaxed / lazy day. There is a good selection of Malaysian, Singapore, Vietnamese and Thai noodles. They have vegan and gluten free options. They also do home delivery or take out/away.
Our favorites are the lemon grass angus beef or salmon vermicelli, chicken pad thai, thai beef salad and the singapore noodles. There are a limited number of tables inside.
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Bar Asia (Annandale)
101 Booth StThis is a nice and casual dining for a relaxed / lazy day. There is a good selection of Malaysian, Singapore, Vietnamese and Thai noodles. They have vegan and gluten free options. They also do home delivery or take out/away.
Our favorites are the lemon grass angus beef or salmon vermicelli, chicken pad thai, thai beef salad and the singapore noodles. There are a limited number of tables inside.
A great selection of tapas and great wine. In the past you just turn up and wait for a table (on the street), if you can sit at the bar then you can see how they cook the food. Great selection of Spanish Riojas!
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WyNo X Bodega
50 Gladstone StA great selection of tapas and great wine. In the past you just turn up and wait for a table (on the street), if you can sit at the bar then you can see how they cook the food. Great selection of Spanish Riojas!
A great place to eat Argentinian meat. The menu is very interesting but it is a bit dearer than other places. It is nevertheless recommended. Good selection of Argentinian Malbecs to go with the great cuts. The restaurant is very busy as well and you have to line up to get a table.
There is a nice bar called Gardel on the second floor, with good tapas, cocktails and great wine. The bar is quite busy but chilled and trendy.
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Porteño
50 Holt StA great place to eat Argentinian meat. The menu is very interesting but it is a bit dearer than other places. It is nevertheless recommended. Good selection of Argentinian Malbecs to go with the great cuts. The restaurant is very busy as well and you have to line up to get a table.
There is a nice bar called Gardel on the second floor, with good tapas, cocktails and great wine. The bar is quite busy but chilled and trendy.
The fish market has a great selection of fresh seafood. you can even go to some stalls and they will prepare the oysters, tuna, salmon or other fish for you.
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Isitolo saseSydney Fish
Bank StreetThe fish market has a great selection of fresh seafood. you can even go to some stalls and they will prepare the oysters, tuna, salmon or other fish for you.
This is a traditional Brazilian Churrasqueria. They bring you delicious selection of meats (all sorts) in a spade. They will feed you until you bust!. To stop the feeding frenzy, you need to turn the red and green cup upside down (red means STOP!).
If you are a carnivore, then try the chorizo, picanha, lomo, pork... you name it.
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Braza
13 Norton StThis is a traditional Brazilian Churrasqueria. They bring you delicious selection of meats (all sorts) in a spade. They will feed you until you bust!. To stop the feeding frenzy, you need to turn the red and green cup upside down (red means STOP!).
If you are a carnivore, then try the chorizo, picanha, lomo, pork... you name it.
A lively, busy and vibrant alley in Chippendale that feature delicious Asian food stalls with relatively inexpensive prices for Sydney standards. The adjacent Kensington Street has some very nice Italian restaurants and more bars around. Highly recommended for a place to hang out.
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Spice Alley
Kensington StreetA lively, busy and vibrant alley in Chippendale that feature delicious Asian food stalls with relatively inexpensive prices for Sydney standards. The adjacent Kensington Street has some very nice Italian restaurants and more bars around. Highly recommended for a place to hang out.
Essentials
IGA on Booth street, small market but has all the essentials you need including fresh produce.
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IGA Annandale
47 Booth StIGA on Booth street, small market but has all the essentials you need including fresh produce.
A small convenience store close to the apartment, the closest to the apartment in fact. You can get water, drinks, juices, milk, bread, eggs, etc. essentials and good prices as well.
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39 Collins StreetA small convenience store close to the apartment, the closest to the apartment in fact. You can get water, drinks, juices, milk, bread, eggs, etc. essentials and good prices as well.
Supabarn Annandale
4 Booth StVery fresh produce and all essentials
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a clean and nice bar/pub close to the apartment. There is often live music, a good selection of ales and the menu from the bistro is quite good.
Our favorite dishes are the salt and pepper squid, pulled pork burger, stuffed zucchini flowers. Check the menu board for specials but they are always tasty.
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The Erko Hotel
102 Erskineville RoadThis is a clean and nice bar/pub close to the apartment. There is often live music, a good selection of ales and the menu from the bistro is quite good.
Our favorite dishes are the salt and pepper squid, pulled pork burger, stuffed zucchini flowers. Check the menu board for specials but they are always tasty.
This is an iconic bar which has direct view to the harbor bridge and is right under the opera house. On a nice day it has stunning views of the city whether in the morning, lunch, sunset or night... fully recommended for a good view. It is packed from Friday night's, there is live music and DJs.
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Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetThis is an iconic bar which has direct view to the harbor bridge and is right under the opera house. On a nice day it has stunning views of the city whether in the morning, lunch, sunset or night... fully recommended for a good view. It is packed from Friday night's, there is live music and DJs.
This is traditionally Sydney's red light district. There are plenty of bars and night clubs and plenty of other things going on.
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Kings Cross
Darlinghurst RoadThis is traditionally Sydney's red light district. There are plenty of bars and night clubs and plenty of other things going on.
A nice and trendy bar close to Darling Harbour. Has nice views and vibrant music.
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Cargo Bar
52-60 The PromenadeA nice and trendy bar close to Darling Harbour. Has nice views and vibrant music.
This is the Ivy hotel, it has a collection of bars for different crowds and tastes. Great music with live DJs, great vibes and lots of security. Great, trendy and friendly crowds.
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ivy precinct
330 George StThis is the Ivy hotel, it has a collection of bars for different crowds and tastes. Great music with live DJs, great vibes and lots of security. Great, trendy and friendly crowds.
A trendy and in nightclub in Sydney. Good music, good vibes, friendly crowds that want to have fun. Great signature cocktails
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The Argyle
18 Argyle StA trendy and in nightclub in Sydney. Good music, good vibes, friendly crowds that want to have fun. Great signature cocktails
This is one of the local breweries in Sydney's inner west. You can get food from the food trucks outside and a rack of beers to go with it to taste the different brews. It closes by 8pm on most days.
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Batch Brewing Co.
44 Sydenham RdThis is one of the local breweries in Sydney's inner west. You can get food from the food trucks outside and a rack of beers to go with it to taste the different brews. It closes by 8pm on most days.
This is a cool place to go for a beer but it closes early. Their brews are outstanding. It is located in the hip neighbourhood of Newtown. After drinks you can go to any of the many cafes and restaurants in Newtown.
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Young Henrys
76 Wilford StThis is a cool place to go for a beer but it closes early. Their brews are outstanding. It is located in the hip neighbourhood of Newtown. After drinks you can go to any of the many cafes and restaurants in Newtown.
The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel is a famous Sydney place located in the historical neighborhood of The Rocks. You can have food there or you can sample many other places around the area.
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The Dolphin Hotel
412 Crown StreetThe Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel is a famous Sydney place located in the historical neighborhood of The Rocks. You can have food there or you can sample many other places around the area.
Sightseeing
The famous Opera house. It overlooks the Harbour Bridge. You cannot come to Sydney without a picture of both
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Isakhiwo se-Opera eSydney
The famous Opera house. It overlooks the Harbour Bridge. You cannot come to Sydney without a picture of both
The famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is an iconic place, you must take a picture or selfie with it.
If you are game, then climb it. It is a very thrilling experience but warning ... not cheap.
If you are into walking, then cross the bridge to the other side and arrive in either Kirribili or Milsons Point where there are a good selection of cafes and restaurants.
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Isibhulali saseSydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour BridgeThe famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is an iconic place, you must take a picture or selfie with it.
If you are game, then climb it. It is a very thrilling experience but warning ... not cheap.
If you are into walking, then cross the bridge to the other side and arrive in either Kirribili or Milsons Point where there are a good selection of cafes and restaurants.
Another iconic place in Sydney.
From here you can go to the Aquarium or walk to the Casino where you can find more cafes, bars and restaurants.
China town is also very close to this area.
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Darling Harbour
Another iconic place in Sydney.
From here you can go to the Aquarium or walk to the Casino where you can find more cafes, bars and restaurants.
China town is also very close to this area.
Hyde park is located in the middle of the city. You can get to St Mary's Cathedral, the NSW art gallery, the Australian museum and others.
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i-Hyde Park
Elizabeth StreetHyde park is located in the middle of the city. You can get to St Mary's Cathedral, the NSW art gallery, the Australian museum and others.
This is a famous board walk from Bondi to Coogee. You can do portions of it and admire the stunning coastal views.
During November we have "Sculptures by the sea", which are sculptures set along the walk for your enjoyment.
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Ukuphila kwesandla Bondi kuCoogee Walk
This is a famous board walk from Bondi to Coogee. You can do portions of it and admire the stunning coastal views.
During November we have "Sculptures by the sea", which are sculptures set along the walk for your enjoyment.
Arts & Culture
I-Art Gallery yaseNew South Wales
Art Gallery RoadFree entry, right on Circular Quay at the historical area of the The Rocks.
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Iziko lezobuciko zomzantsi
140 George StFree entry, right on Circular Quay at the historical area of the The Rocks.
Parks & Nature
The iconic Taronga Zoo, it has great view of the city line. You can take the ferry from Circular Quay.
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ITaronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadThe iconic Taronga Zoo, it has great view of the city line. You can take the ferry from Circular Quay.
The famous Bondi beach. Great waves but it is quite busy in the water and on the sand. It is well protected by life guards.
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Bondi Beach
The famous Bondi beach. Great waves but it is quite busy in the water and on the sand. It is well protected by life guards.
This is a nice beach right next to Bondi. In fact, if you go to Bondi and walk around the board walk (Bondi to Coogee walk) you will get there and will soak in the great views.
The beach is quite secluded, has a life guard but be careful with the strong rips.
There is a cafe right on the beach if you want to have lunch, beers or coffees.
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Tamarama Beach
This is a nice beach right next to Bondi. In fact, if you go to Bondi and walk around the board walk (Bondi to Coogee walk) you will get there and will soak in the great views.
The beach is quite secluded, has a life guard but be careful with the strong rips.
There is a cafe right on the beach if you want to have lunch, beers or coffees.
A nice and open beach in the eastern suburbs. Right next to Tamarama on the board walk from Bondi.
There is a bus that takes you right to this beach from Parramatta road (Annandale)
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Bronte Baths
Bronte RoadA nice and open beach in the eastern suburbs. Right next to Tamarama on the board walk from Bondi.
There is a bus that takes you right to this beach from Parramatta road (Annandale)
This is one of the biggest parks close to the city. You can ride your bike, go for a good run, have a picnic, chill by the different lakes, etc. A good day all round.
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Centennial Park
15 Locked BagThis is one of the biggest parks close to the city. You can ride your bike, go for a good run, have a picnic, chill by the different lakes, etc. A good day all round.
This is a nice park with views to the Anzac Bridge. It is a nice walk from the apartment (about 2km). If you are into running you can run to the Boatshed and back to the apartment, that is about 5 km.
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Jubilee Park station
This is a nice park with views to the Anzac Bridge. It is a nice walk from the apartment (about 2km). If you are into running you can run to the Boatshed and back to the apartment, that is about 5 km.
Great spot to watch whales in winter (if you are lucky). There is a nice walk overlooking the ocean. Bring a sweater as it can be quite windy sometimes.
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Watsons Bay
Great spot to watch whales in winter (if you are lucky). There is a nice walk overlooking the ocean. Bring a sweater as it can be quite windy sometimes.
Coogee beach is one of the famous eastern suburb beaches. you can get there with bus line 370 from Booth St. There are lots of nice cafes and restaurants around and overlooking the beach.
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Coogee Beach
Coogee beach is one of the famous eastern suburb beaches. you can get there with bus line 370 from Booth St. There are lots of nice cafes and restaurants around and overlooking the beach.
This is a great spot to take pictures of both the Opera House and The Harbour bridge from a different angle.
You can get here by walking along the water from the steps of the Opera House and visit the Royal Botanical Gardens along the way. This walk is well worth it for the views, plenty of Instagram worthy shots.
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Isithuthi sikaMrs Macquarie
1d Mrs Macquaries RdThis is a great spot to take pictures of both the Opera House and The Harbour bridge from a different angle.
You can get here by walking along the water from the steps of the Opera House and visit the Royal Botanical Gardens along the way. This walk is well worth it for the views, plenty of Instagram worthy shots.
A fantastic place to walk around, take in the view of the harbour, the gardens. There is a little cafe hidden in the middle of the gardens with great views.
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Ulwazi LwaseRoyal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadA fantastic place to walk around, take in the view of the harbour, the gardens. There is a little cafe hidden in the middle of the gardens with great views.
Getting Around
Stand M is where most buses will depart to Annandale, either to Booth St or Parramatta Rd.
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Central Station, Railway Square, Stand M
Stand M is where most buses will depart to Annandale, either to Booth St or Parramatta Rd.
The bus stop is located in front of Crust Pizzas (ID 203825). You can take lines 470 to the city or 370 to Cooggee beach.
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Crust Pizza Annandale
113a Booth StThe bus stop is located in front of Crust Pizzas (ID 203825). You can take lines 470 to the city or 370 to Cooggee beach.