Guidebook for Bondi Beach
Food Scene
Great place to hang out for tea/coffee/breakfast/lunch and you will be tempted by all the books available to browse whilst eating and there is never any pressure to move on
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Gertrude & Alice Cafe Bookstore
46 Hall StGreat place to hang out for tea/coffee/breakfast/lunch and you will be tempted by all the books available to browse whilst eating and there is never any pressure to move on
Great views at night over Bondi Beach, a lesser known and quieter venue for dinner and/or drinks.
A little hard to find as it is located above the shops on Campbell Parade but look for the sign next to the stairs
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Vue Bar
80 Campbell ParadeGreat views at night over Bondi Beach, a lesser known and quieter venue for dinner and/or drinks.
A little hard to find as it is located above the shops on Campbell Parade but look for the sign next to the stairs
This cafe is the place to go after a morning walk along the beach. Known for it's coffee and cake. Go early before it gets busy, sit outside and watch Bondi wake up
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Gusto
16 Hall StThis cafe is the place to go after a morning walk along the beach. Known for it's coffee and cake. Go early before it gets busy, sit outside and watch Bondi wake up
Rice Pot Restaurant
46 Hall StValue for money Thai food
The views over Icebergs and Bondi Beach are amazing
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Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
1 Notts AveThe views over Icebergs and Bondi Beach are amazing
Classic established Australian cuisine - try the corn fritters and the ricotta pancakes
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bills
79 Hall StClassic established Australian cuisine - try the corn fritters and the ricotta pancakes
Iconic Bondi venue perfect for brunches or a coffee with great views over Bondi Beach
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Speedos Cafe
126 Ramsgate AveIconic Bondi venue perfect for brunches or a coffee with great views over Bondi Beach
This has the best steak in Sydney! The sweet potato fries are also amazing..
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Macelleria
180 Campbell ParadeThis has the best steak in Sydney! The sweet potato fries are also amazing..
The most famous gelato shop in Sydney.
If you like ice cream you need to go here!
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Gelato Messina Bondi
61 Hall StThe most famous gelato shop in Sydney.
If you like ice cream you need to go here!
Da Orazio Pizza + Porchetta
79 Hall StGreat pizza and pasta at a value price
The famous Papa's patisserie including Tiramisu and chocolate cakes, pastries, almond biscuits etc.
Located opposite Harris Farm on Hall Street.
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Pasticceria Papa
145 Ramsay StThe famous Papa's patisserie including Tiramisu and chocolate cakes, pastries, almond biscuits etc.
Located opposite Harris Farm on Hall Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fabulous little bar tucked away on the corner of Curlewis and Glenayr. Great Tapas with a drink before you party on or stay to have a meal
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Speakeasy Bar
83 Curlewis StFabulous little bar tucked away on the corner of Curlewis and Glenayr. Great Tapas with a drink before you party on or stay to have a meal
Easy local hotel with great views, nice food and frequently live music
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Hotel Bondi
178 Campbell ParadeEasy local hotel with great views, nice food and frequently live music
Great for a social drink and includes a DJ mid week and weekends
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Beach Road Hotel
71 Beach RdGreat for a social drink and includes a DJ mid week and weekends
Lively Bar overlooking Bondi Beach.
Can be very busy on a warm night in Summer and sometimes has live music
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Hotel Ravesis
118 Campbell ParadeLively Bar overlooking Bondi Beach.
Can be very busy on a warm night in Summer and sometimes has live music
Located directly in front of the Pavilion on Bondi Beach.
Tacos, burgers and quirky cocktails in a vibrant, colourful joint with outdoor beachfront seating. Lovely to take in the sunsets over the water while having a drink
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The Bucket List
1 Queen Elizabeth DrLocated directly in front of the Pavilion on Bondi Beach.
Tacos, burgers and quirky cocktails in a vibrant, colourful joint with outdoor beachfront seating. Lovely to take in the sunsets over the water while having a drink
Sightseeing
If you are into swimming this is the place for serious lap swimmers and recreational swimmers. Enjoy a swim with the amazing view and occassional wave breaking over you
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Bondi Icebergs POOL
1 Notts AveIf you are into swimming this is the place for serious lap swimmers and recreational swimmers. Enjoy a swim with the amazing view and occassional wave breaking over you
Great walk from the Southern end of Bondi to Coogee with stunning ocean views along the way as you pass Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte, Gordons Bay and Coogee.
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Ukuphila kwasekhohlo Bondi ku-Bronte Coastal Walk
1 Notts AveGreat walk from the Southern end of Bondi to Coogee with stunning ocean views along the way as you pass Bondi, Tamarama, Bronte, Gordons Bay and Coogee.
Essentials
The Fresh Pantry Bondi IGA
48 Hall StClosest small supermarket for everyday items
Great for fruit, vegetables and dairy items. Also opens around 7am
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Harris Farm Markets Bondi Beach
61 Hall StGreat for fruit, vegetables and dairy items. Also opens around 7am
A larger supermarket than the IGA which carries most grocery items
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Woolworths Bondi Beach (Metro)
184 Campbell ParadeA larger supermarket than the IGA which carries most grocery items
If you need dry cleaning or don't have time to do laundry, this place is around the corner.
Not open on Wednesdays
Wellington Street Laundrette
67 O'Brien StIf you need dry cleaning or don't have time to do laundry, this place is around the corner.
Not open on Wednesdays
Shopping
Gould Street is narrow but has a quite a few clothes shops including Tuchuzy, Jack and Jack, Vebroy, Heffler and Academy. These shops are less touristy and more 'designer' than those on Campbell Parade
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Gould Street
Gould StreetGould Street is narrow but has a quite a few clothes shops including Tuchuzy, Jack and Jack, Vebroy, Heffler and Academy. These shops are less touristy and more 'designer' than those on Campbell Parade
Entertainment & Activities
If you want to get into the surfing and need some instruction - this is the place. Have a surf lesson and then follow this with a well earned lunch and rest at Speedos
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Lets Go Surfing
128 Ramsgate AveIf you want to get into the surfing and need some instruction - this is the place. Have a surf lesson and then follow this with a well earned lunch and rest at Speedos