Guidebook for Forest Lodge
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for a proper pub meal, and a good range of beers on tap. A great little pub right around the corner
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Harold Park Hotel
70A Ross StGreat for a proper pub meal, and a good range of beers on tap. A great little pub right around the corner
Different Drummer Bar
185 Glebe Point Rdcool little small bar
Forest Lodge Hotel
117 Arundel StFantastic pub with a younger, student vibe
The Toxteth
345 Glebe Point RdNice beer garden for sunny afternoons..
The Baxter Inn
156 Clarence StIf you're a Whiskey lover...this place is a MUST.
A pretty well kept secret in The Rocks. Go to the rooftop and enjoy the AMAZING view, without the pretension that usually comes with it.
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The Glenmore Hotel
96 Cumberland StA pretty well kept secret in The Rocks. Go to the rooftop and enjoy the AMAZING view, without the pretension that usually comes with it.
There's a reason this is on so many 'must do' lists. It's fantastic. Best enjoyed in the late afternoon/early evening.
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Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetThere's a reason this is on so many 'must do' lists. It's fantastic. Best enjoyed in the late afternoon/early evening.
Dont let the signless door fool you. There's a lovely little bar inside, with great cocktails and a fun loving, friendly staff. Come here before or after Spice I Am!
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The Wild Rover
75 Campbell StDont let the signless door fool you. There's a lovely little bar inside, with great cocktails and a fun loving, friendly staff. Come here before or after Spice I Am!
Frankie's Pizza
50 Hunter StRock & Roll & Pizza. and Hipsters!
North Bondi RSL Club
120 Ramsgate AveSweet spot for a drink and a superb view
A cool little speakeasy style bar in Surry Hills. They have free live music almost every night, and $1 gourmet hot dogs on Tuesdays. If you're going on the weekend, try to get there early..long lines!
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The Soda Factory
16 Wentworth AveA cool little speakeasy style bar in Surry Hills. They have free live music almost every night, and $1 gourmet hot dogs on Tuesdays. If you're going on the weekend, try to get there early..long lines!
Cool little small bar with a great selection of Japanese Whiskey, and some yum Yakitori.
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Tokyo Bird
Belmore LaneCool little small bar with a great selection of Japanese Whiskey, and some yum Yakitori.
Everything Else
Sonoma Bakery Café
215A Glebe Point RdAwesome Cafe with brilliant Sour Dough Bread and coffee.
Broadway Sydney
1 Bay StClosest major mall and cinema
Doytao Thai Glebe
35C Ross StA nice quick takeaway thai
One of my favorite fine dining restaurants in Sydney. But be sure to call ahead and reserve!
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Ester Restaurant
46-52 Meagher StOne of my favorite fine dining restaurants in Sydney. But be sure to call ahead and reserve!
Fantastic Fresh Grocer. Located in the basement level of Broadway Shopping Center
Harris Farm Markets Broadway
1 Bay StFantastic Fresh Grocer. Located in the basement level of Broadway Shopping Center
Tram to Star Casino, Darling Harbour, Chinatown, and Central Station
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Jubilee Park station
Tram to Star Casino, Darling Harbour, Chinatown, and Central Station
It's a sydney institution! Grab a beer, and have a leisurely bowl in the most picturesque lawn bowls in Sydney
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Clovelly Bowling & Recreation Club
1 Ocean StIt's a sydney institution! Grab a beer, and have a leisurely bowl in the most picturesque lawn bowls in Sydney
Moore Park Golf Course
Cleveland StreetClosest public golf course & driving range
If you're a golfer, you should play here. AMAZING views for a very affordable public course
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The Coast Golf and Recreation Club
1 Coast Hospital RdIf you're a golfer, you should play here. AMAZING views for a very affordable public course
Essentials
Reasonable sized independent grocer, approximately 10 minutes walk
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Supabarn Annandale
4 Booth StReasonable sized independent grocer, approximately 10 minutes walk
Coles Broadway
BroadwaySupermarket
MGM Spices - Your Complete Indian Grocery Store
478-480 Cleveland StIndian Grocer
Shopping
Officeworks Glebe
1 Ross StHandy if you need to make a quick printout...
An old school book store in a world where such things are becoming more and more rare.
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Gleebooks
49 Glebe Point RdAn old school book store in a world where such things are becoming more and more rare.
Gelato Messina Surry Hills
389 Crown StThe Gelato is...yummm
Nice to visit on weekend mornings...it's a great local farmers market, with some quality food, including a stall from Celebrity Chef Kylie Kwong
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Carriageworks
245 Wilson StNice to visit on weekend mornings...it's a great local farmers market, with some quality food, including a stall from Celebrity Chef Kylie Kwong
Livelo
19 Booth StreetCycle rental
Food Scene
The Wedge Espresso
55 Glebe Point RdIt's good!
Stop by the fist market for fresh oysters, sashimi, or some Chinese Yum-Cha/Dim Sum upstairs. But be careful...don't let the seagulls get away with your lunch!
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Sydney Fish Market
Bank StreetStop by the fist market for fresh oysters, sashimi, or some Chinese Yum-Cha/Dim Sum upstairs. But be careful...don't let the seagulls get away with your lunch!
The long lines outside attest to the quality of this place. If you're curious about Malaysian cuisine...go here! Roti Canai is a must!
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Mamak
15 Goulburn StThe long lines outside attest to the quality of this place. If you're curious about Malaysian cuisine...go here! Roti Canai is a must!
Haberfield is an overlooked inner west neighbourhood...it has authentic Italian charm, and food to mach. La Disfida is definitely worth a visit if you're in a the mood for some fantastic Italian
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La Disfida
109 Ramsay StHaberfield is an overlooked inner west neighbourhood...it has authentic Italian charm, and food to mach. La Disfida is definitely worth a visit if you're in a the mood for some fantastic Italian
MENYA CHINATOWN
8 Quay StSuperb Ramen. Enough Said
Located in a singapore style indoor food hawker market, Gumshara is famous for its authentic Tonkatsu Ramen. It's fantastic, but artery clogging!
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Gumshara
9 Goulburn StLocated in a singapore style indoor food hawker market, Gumshara is famous for its authentic Tonkatsu Ramen. It's fantastic, but artery clogging!
Brilliant, unique, Brunch.
The Brioche French Toast...try it!
Beware..huge demand oon weekends...get in early or be prepared to wait 15-20 minutes.
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Three Williams
613A Elizabeth StBrilliant, unique, Brunch.
The Brioche French Toast...try it!
Beware..huge demand oon weekends...get in early or be prepared to wait 15-20 minutes.
Located in the not so glamorous but bustling little suburb of Kingsford, this is where to go for Authentic Indonesian food. Don't expect 5 star decor, but go with an appetite
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Ayam Goreng 99
464 Anzac ParadeLocated in the not so glamorous but bustling little suburb of Kingsford, this is where to go for Authentic Indonesian food. Don't expect 5 star decor, but go with an appetite
Amazing Thai. But be prepared to wait a little while if you come on a weekend, and don't look surprised when the food is...spicy!
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Spice I Am
90 Wentworth AveAmazing Thai. But be prepared to wait a little while if you come on a weekend, and don't look surprised when the food is...spicy!
Good spot for quality German & Czech beer, and the starchy, saucy comfort food from that region.
La Boheme Restaurant & Bar
199 Glebe Point RoadGood spot for quality German & Czech beer, and the starchy, saucy comfort food from that region.
Lovely Modern Australian Farm to Plate style restaurant by Chef Matt Moran. It's in a beautiful setting, and great for a long lunch.
Remember to book ahead.
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Chiswick Woollahra
65 Ocean StLovely Modern Australian Farm to Plate style restaurant by Chef Matt Moran. It's in a beautiful setting, and great for a long lunch.
Remember to book ahead.
Sydney Madang Korean BBQ Restaurant
371A Pitt StreetGreat Korean BBQ. Open till 1AM
Single O Surry Hills
64 Reservoir StSuperb Coffee
Cool cafe with great english inspired breakfast. Black pudding anyone?
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BangBang Cafe
113 Reservoir StCool cafe with great english inspired breakfast. Black pudding anyone?
Lal Qila Restaurant
353 Cleveland StQuality North Indian & Pakistani cuisine
It's the place where chefs go eat after thier shifts...open till 4AM, Golden Century has been serving quality chinese food for ages. A Sydney institution.
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Golden Century Seafood Restaurant
393 Sussex StreetIt's the place where chefs go eat after thier shifts...open till 4AM, Golden Century has been serving quality chinese food for ages. A Sydney institution.
Something different. It's cusine from the largely Muslim Xingiang province of China...try their hand made noodles and their meat skewers.
Uighur Cuisine
2-8 Dixon StSomething different. It's cusine from the largely Muslim Xingiang province of China...try their hand made noodles and their meat skewers.
Authentic Malaysian, with a wider menu than Mamak. If you just want Roti, go to Mamak, but if you want to explore Malaysian cuisine, try this place
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Petaling Street
760 George StAuthentic Malaysian, with a wider menu than Mamak. If you just want Roti, go to Mamak, but if you want to explore Malaysian cuisine, try this place
Izakaya Fujiyama
38-52 Waterloo StJapanese Bar Food. It's a great little spot.
Unlikely you will find yourself in Lakemba, but if you are nearby, this place has the BEST hummous plates in Sydney.
EL-Manara Lebanese Restaurant
143 Haldon StUnlikely you will find yourself in Lakemba, but if you are nearby, this place has the BEST hummous plates in Sydney.
Entertainment & Activities
Bad Habits Annandale
63 Johnston StKid Friendly cafe
Fantastic little kid park, for those with young families
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Darling Quarter Car Park
11 Harbour StFantastic little kid park, for those with young families
Clovelly Beach
Kid Friendly Beach
Arts & Culture
A fun little Comedy venue. They have weekday specials, so it can be a really fun, affordable night out.
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The Comedy Store
122 Lang RdA fun little Comedy venue. They have weekday specials, so it can be a really fun, affordable night out.
A restored throwback to the Golden age of film. Check this place out for interesting movies in a unique environment.
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Golden Age Cinema & Bar
80 Commonwealth StA restored throwback to the Golden age of film. Check this place out for interesting movies in a unique environment.
A beautiful cinema that tends to play independent films along with regular blockbusters. Located in stylish Paddington
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Palace Chauvel Cinema
249 Oxford StA beautiful cinema that tends to play independent films along with regular blockbusters. Located in stylish Paddington
Always worth stopping by....its free and there are often interesting exhibitions
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Australian Centre for Photography
21 Foley StAlways worth stopping by....its free and there are often interesting exhibitions
A unique live music venue in Marrickville, the new refuge for artists. Eclectic, talented acts from around the world.
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Camelot Lounge
19 Marrickville RdA unique live music venue in Marrickville, the new refuge for artists. Eclectic, talented acts from around the world.
The legendary rock & roll venue has been refurbished and now has a great food menu as well. Live music almost every night
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Annandale Hotel
17 Parramatta RdThe legendary rock & roll venue has been refurbished and now has a great food menu as well. Live music almost every night
Seymour Centre
Cleveland StreetQuality Music and Theatre venue
Belvoir Street Theatre
25 Belvoir StGreat Theatre company