Food Scene
Grab your coffee at this hole in the wall cafe, located on the same street as the Darlo View Studio.
13 locals recommend
Pablo's Vice
257 Crown StGrab your coffee at this hole in the wall cafe, located on the same street as the Darlo View Studio.
Popular Vietnamese restaurant, always busy. Go early and order the Duck & Prawn Pancakes (they always run out)
63 locals recommend
Phamish Vietnamese Restaurant
248 Palmer StPopular Vietnamese restaurant, always busy. Go early and order the Duck & Prawn Pancakes (they always run out)
Best sandwiches & salads at this hole in the wall. Go for lunch and order the chicken schnitzel sandwich or salad :)
Malibu Sydney
62 Foster StBest sandwiches & salads at this hole in the wall. Go for lunch and order the chicken schnitzel sandwich or salad :)
Only a few burgers on the menu, but that's the thing about this place. My favourites are the 'Blame Canada' or 'Katsu'.
14 locals recommend
BL Burgers
151 Oxford StOnly a few burgers on the menu, but that's the thing about this place. My favourites are the 'Blame Canada' or 'Katsu'.
In the centre of Thai Town, the popular Thai restaurant is open all day and has different things on the menu depending on the time of day.
124 locals recommend
Chat Thai
20 Campbell StreetIn the centre of Thai Town, the popular Thai restaurant is open all day and has different things on the menu depending on the time of day.
Rosie Campbell's
320 Crown StJamaican themed diner and bar - good for food and drinks.
Bar Reggio
135 Crown StItalian place that's been here forever, go for pizza and pasta.
Bills
355 Crown StIconic Sydney restaurant, by celebrity chef Bill Granger - go for brunch.
Butter Sydney
6 Hunt StFried chicken, alcohol and sneakers.
OTTO Ristorante
6 Cowper Wharf RoadwayFancy and iconic waterfront dining on Woolloomooloo Wharf.
Really nice open bar and restaurant, good for lunch or dinner, or just drinks in the courtyard.
228 locals recommend
The Winery
285A Crown StReally nice open bar and restaurant, good for lunch or dinner, or just drinks in the courtyard.
Salaryman
52-54 Albion StPopular for Japanese ramen with a cool vibe.
Famous for specialty coffee beans and brewing - also good for brunch - try the Not Reuben sandwich.
109 locals recommend
Reuben Hills
61 Albion StFamous for specialty coffee beans and brewing - also good for brunch - try the Not Reuben sandwich.
Favourite asian fusion restaurant with an awesome menu, and a cool bar upstairs, serving yummy cocktails.
141 locals recommend
Ms.G’s
155 Victoria StFavourite asian fusion restaurant with an awesome menu, and a cool bar upstairs, serving yummy cocktails.
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria StIconic Sydney Gelato shop - be prepared to queue!
Single O Surry Hills
64 Reservoir StStreetside cafe famous for their single origin coffee.
Cho Cho San
73 Macleay StModern casual Japanese, good for dinner.
Upmarket dining with incredible views over Bondi Beach. Or just head to the bar area in the afternoon and enjoy a cocktail.
468 locals recommend
Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
1 Notts AveUpmarket dining with incredible views over Bondi Beach. Or just head to the bar area in the afternoon and enjoy a cocktail.
Open all day, but best for brunch. Avoid on weekends or you'll have to join the queue for a table.
175 locals recommend
Porch and Parlour
110 Ramsgate AveOpen all day, but best for brunch. Avoid on weekends or you'll have to join the queue for a table.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mister Pocket
13 Burton StCosy small bar with good drinks and friendly staff.
Popular country & western themed bar, with a hidden entrance in back lane way. Go for the peanuts and order a Scotch & Apple!
168 locals recommend
Shady Pines Saloon
256 Crown StPopular country & western themed bar, with a hidden entrance in back lane way. Go for the peanuts and order a Scotch & Apple!
Chilled out late night restaurant and cocktail bar. Live music and DJs on wednesdays and weekends.
37 locals recommend
Low 302
302 Crown StChilled out late night restaurant and cocktail bar. Live music and DJs on wednesdays and weekends.
Just across the road - a hip and casual easy small bar with outdoor courtyard.
29 locals recommend
Cafe Lounge
Just across the road - a hip and casual easy small bar with outdoor courtyard.
The Beresford
354 Bourke StLarge popular bar and restaurant with indoor and outdoor areas.
Hip bar and restaurant in a refurbished old hotel, serving up Latin barbacoa.
16 locals recommend
Harry's & Hotel Harry
44 Wentworth AveHip bar and restaurant in a refurbished old hotel, serving up Latin barbacoa.
Happening bar of the moment also serves food, popular amongst the young hip crowd - dress well!
27 locals recommend
Darlo Country Club
235 Victoria StHappening bar of the moment also serves food, popular amongst the young hip crowd - dress well!
Situated on the concourse below the Opera House, this open bar/restaurant with indoor and outdoor areas is a must visit for the point blank view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Great for sunset drinks!
403 locals recommend
Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetSituated on the concourse below the Opera House, this open bar/restaurant with indoor and outdoor areas is a must visit for the point blank view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Great for sunset drinks!
Cool underground small bar in town. Good drinks, burgers and hot dogs... get the curly fries!
79 locals recommend
Stitch Bar
61 York StCool underground small bar in town. Good drinks, burgers and hot dogs... get the curly fries!
Hidden underground small bar in the CBD. Large selection of whisky - order the Scotch & Apple :)
185 locals recommend
The Baxter Inn
156 Clarence StHidden underground small bar in the CBD. Large selection of whisky - order the Scotch & Apple :)
Sightseeing
Go for the iconic postcard picture of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. About a half hour walk, down through The Domain from the Darlo View Studio.
204 locals recommend
Mrs Macquarie's Chair
1d Mrs Macquaries RdGo for the iconic postcard picture of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. About a half hour walk, down through The Domain from the Darlo View Studio.
Arts & Culture
Located in The Domain, neighbouring the Botanical Gardens and surrounded by parkland, the AGNSW has permanent collections and special exhibitions.
891 locals recommend
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery RoadLocated in The Domain, neighbouring the Botanical Gardens and surrounded by parkland, the AGNSW has permanent collections and special exhibitions.
Open every day with free daily guided tours. Located at Circular Quay surrounded by Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge an Opera House, and next to the historic Rocks district.
829 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StOpen every day with free daily guided tours. Located at Circular Quay surrounded by Sydney's iconic Harbour Bridge an Opera House, and next to the historic Rocks district.
Parks & Nature
Walk or jog down to the Botanical Gardens, beautifully scenic and situated right on Sydney Harbour.
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadWalk or jog down to the Botanical Gardens, beautifully scenic and situated right on Sydney Harbour.
Essentials
Bottle shop with huge selection of wines, beers and spirits, located in the Oxford Square shopping complex, just around the corner from the Darlo View Studio.
8 locals recommend
Vintage Cellars Darlinghurst
65 Oxford StBottle shop with huge selection of wines, beers and spirits, located in the Oxford Square shopping complex, just around the corner from the Darlo View Studio.
Large supermarket for any fresh fruit, veggies and groceries supplies you might need.
184 locals recommend
Woolworths Metro Surry Hills
413-417 Bourke StLarge supermarket for any fresh fruit, veggies and groceries supplies you might need.
Organic and healthy supermarket with everything from eco-friendly groceries to fresh organic fruit and veg.
57 locals recommend
About Life Surry Hills
Organic and healthy supermarket with everything from eco-friendly groceries to fresh organic fruit and veg.
Shopping
Located in Chinatown, this large market is open Wednesday to Sunday - good for Aussie souvenirs.
230 locals recommend
Paddy's Market
13 Hay StLocated in Chinatown, this large market is open Wednesday to Sunday - good for Aussie souvenirs.
One of the largest shopping malls right in the centre of the city's shopping district. The food court upstairs is also awesome.
455 locals recommend
Westfield
Market StreetOne of the largest shopping malls right in the centre of the city's shopping district. The food court upstairs is also awesome.
Small shopping arcade in the centre of the city with great heritage character and a good selection of stores.
225 locals recommend
Sydney
Small shopping arcade in the centre of the city with great heritage character and a good selection of stores.