Guidebook for Bondi Beach
Food Scene
Closest place for coffee. Quirky & slightly shabby but friendly, sunny and does good coffee and pastries (the latter taste better than they look!)
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Lilliputien
112 O'Brien StreetClosest place for coffee. Quirky & slightly shabby but friendly, sunny and does good coffee and pastries (the latter taste better than they look!)
Mamasan Bondi
59 Beach RdGood food (Asian-fusion) and good bar next door (Bad Mamas)
Brown Sugar
106 Curlewis StGreat local favourite for brunch or dinner
Trio
56 Campbell ParadeNice & slightly smarter breakfast / lunch option
Great for tapas and views over the bay - book a balcony table if you can
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Vue Bar
80 Campbell ParadeGreat for tapas and views over the bay - book a balcony table if you can
Swim in the legendary Icebergs pool or just grab a casual dinner and a beer upstairs in the bistro/RSL (bring proof that you are not local for visitor entry)
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Bondi Icebergs POOL
1 Notts AveSwim in the legendary Icebergs pool or just grab a casual dinner and a beer upstairs in the bistro/RSL (bring proof that you are not local for visitor entry)
This is the 'fancy' Icebergs (swanky restaurant and cocktail bar upstairs & quite separate from the Icebergs Club). Very nice, but at a price!
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Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
1 Notts AveThis is the 'fancy' Icebergs (swanky restaurant and cocktail bar upstairs & quite separate from the Icebergs Club). Very nice, but at a price!
Great spot for sundowners (a bit hectic / flashy for some people, but still a good spot!)
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The Bucket List
1 Queen Elizabeth DrGreat spot for sundowners (a bit hectic / flashy for some people, but still a good spot!)
Bondi Hardware
39 Hall StTrendy Bondi spot with good food & cocktails
Great Italian food - sit at the long communal table - that's part of the fun!
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A Tavola Bondi
75-79 Hall StGreat Italian food - sit at the long communal table - that's part of the fun!
The Corner House
281 Bondi RdVery good pizza!
Cute, cozy, good food, a bit 'datey' but still nice with friends - if you can squeeze in!
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Speakeasy Bar
83 Curlewis StCute, cozy, good food, a bit 'datey' but still nice with friends - if you can squeeze in!
A Bondi classic for coffee, brunch or even a glass of wine in the afternoon
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Speedos Cafe
126 Ramsgate AveA Bondi classic for coffee, brunch or even a glass of wine in the afternoon
Great spot for food & drinks on a sunny afternoon (don't bother with Doyle's next door unless you really want a fancy meal right on the beach)
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Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
1 Military RdGreat spot for food & drinks on a sunny afternoon (don't bother with Doyle's next door unless you really want a fancy meal right on the beach)
SOY Japanese Restaurant
38 Campbell ParadeGood Japanese...
Great informal 'hole in the wall' for coffee, cookies & bacon and egg rolls. From recent experience, skip the corn fritters!
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Birichina Cafe
10 Lamrock AveGreat informal 'hole in the wall' for coffee, cookies & bacon and egg rolls. From recent experience, skip the corn fritters!
Everything Else
ANZ ATM Bondi Caltex
601 Old South Head RdClosest place for petrol, BBQ gas, ATM, late night convenience store
Head down here on Saturday morning for food, gifts, and a good place to hang out in the sun
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Izindawo zokuthenga eBondi
Campbell ParadeHead down here on Saturday morning for food, gifts, and a good place to hang out in the sun
Lets Go Surfing
128 Ramsgate AveBook a private or group lesson and give it a try!
Treat yourself... The 15 or 30 minute flights are great if the weather is good - an amazing way to see the city (and northern beaches if you do 30 mins)
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Sydney Seaplanes
Treat yourself... The 15 or 30 minute flights are great if the weather is good - an amazing way to see the city (and northern beaches if you do 30 mins)
Want to hone your ocean swimming skills? Or just want to experience Bondi from the water...? OceanFit offers group clinics and private lessons to suit all abilities. See www.oceanfit.com.au for info.
OceanFit
Queen Elizabeth DriveWant to hone your ocean swimming skills? Or just want to experience Bondi from the water...? OceanFit offers group clinics and private lessons to suit all abilities. See www.oceanfit.com.au for info.
Essentials
Harris Farm Markets Bondi Beach
61 Hall StFancy groceries
The Fresh Pantry Bondi IGA
48 Hall StNon-fancy groceries!
Bondi Cellars
50 Hall StClosest bottle shop