Guidebook for Darlinghurst
Food Scene
Third Village
Great coffee and brunch on arrival
Amazing affordable sushi 'next door' - prepare for a bit of a wait at lunch-time - but that's a good sign ;)
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Sushi on Stanley
85 Stanley StAmazing affordable sushi 'next door' - prepare for a bit of a wait at lunch-time - but that's a good sign ;)
IconPark
78 Stanley StCrowdfunded dining experience (or lunch) - winner concept-restaurant changes every 12 weeks
Amazing authentic Italian (Tortelli of the day with truffle cream sauce is a go-to for me)
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Pasta Emilia
259 Riley StAmazing authentic Italian (Tortelli of the day with truffle cream sauce is a go-to for me)
Great wines and dinner in their outdoor 'fairytale' garden (favourite hangout with friends)
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The Winery
285A Crown StGreat wines and dinner in their outdoor 'fairytale' garden (favourite hangout with friends)
Great brunch and best juice (orange, apple, strawberry) - bacon+egg rolls are supposedly the greatest hit amongst non-vegs ;)
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Orto Trading Co.
56-58 Waterloo StGreat brunch and best juice (orange, apple, strawberry) - bacon+egg rolls are supposedly the greatest hit amongst non-vegs ;)
Self-nominated BEST indian in Sydney! Wooloomooloo Wharf in general is a great place to stroll to - lots of great restaurants along the wharf and outdoor seating areas with heaters for chilly nights.
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Aki's Indian Restaurant
6 Cowper Wharf RoadwaySelf-nominated BEST indian in Sydney! Wooloomooloo Wharf in general is a great place to stroll to - lots of great restaurants along the wharf and outdoor seating areas with heaters for chilly nights.
Amazing front row look at the beach with the locals and amazing dinner and drinks
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North Bondi Fish
120 Ramsgate AveAmazing front row look at the beach with the locals and amazing dinner and drinks
(A bit of a trip out there) but amazing views and old british courtesy high tea or just amazing affordable lunch.
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Gunners Barracks
Suakin Drive(A bit of a trip out there) but amazing views and old british courtesy high tea or just amazing affordable lunch.
Shopping
Expect the longest line at any ice cream shop ever - even in winter! Awarded ‘The best ice cream in Australia’ year after year. Try their daily specials, they really are special.
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Gelato Messina Surry Hills
389 Crown StExpect the longest line at any ice cream shop ever - even in winter! Awarded ‘The best ice cream in Australia’ year after year. Try their daily specials, they really are special.
Stroll up Paddington's sections of Oxford St for 'parisian vibe boutique shopping - but bring your big valet!
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Oxford Street
Oxford StreetStroll up Paddington's sections of Oxford St for 'parisian vibe boutique shopping - but bring your big valet!
Early up on a Sunday for local produce (mandatory breakfast or lunch at Brown Sugar or Jo and Willy’s Depot before or after)
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Izindawo zokuthenga eBondi
Campbell ParadeEarly up on a Sunday for local produce (mandatory breakfast or lunch at Brown Sugar or Jo and Willy’s Depot before or after)
Everything Else
The cutest little 'green village' in the industrial heavy Alexandria. Get there early to get a place or take an avocado and feta mash with a freshly squeezed juice to go in the garden (and pet a pig).
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The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley StThe cutest little 'green village' in the industrial heavy Alexandria. Get there early to get a place or take an avocado and feta mash with a freshly squeezed juice to go in the garden (and pet a pig).
Sightseeing
Walk when the sun is shining! (It's a must see!)
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Ukuphila kwasekhohlo Bondi ku-Bronte Coastal Walk
1 Notts AveWalk when the sun is shining! (It's a must see!)
(MUST SEE!) Discover Sydney's secret beaches (30 mins from the city). Walk along the Hermitage Foreshore track from Rose Bay to Nelson Park. Bring swimmers in the daytime or bottle of wine for sunset!
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Hermitage Foreshore Reserve
Bayview Hill Road(MUST SEE!) Discover Sydney's secret beaches (30 mins from the city). Walk along the Hermitage Foreshore track from Rose Bay to Nelson Park. Bring swimmers in the daytime or bottle of wine for sunset!
Take the ferry to Manly (and most importantly back) - the most epic views of the harbour. Bring your cameras!
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Manly Wharf station
West EsplanadeTake the ferry to Manly (and most importantly back) - the most epic views of the harbour. Bring your cameras!