Guidebook for Glebe (2017-18)
Food Scene
Ahgora
172 St Johns RdYummy modern Greek food
Sonoma Bakery Café
215A Glebe Point RdGood coffee, great bread and pastries
Madame Frou Frou
379 Glebe Point RdBest coffee closest to our place
The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley StGreat atmosphere
A Sydney institution - my mum went there when she was at uni. They've survived fires, break-ins and fights. Good vegetarian food, great chai. Nice outdoor dining area out the back
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Badde Manors
37 Glebe Point RdA Sydney institution - my mum went there when she was at uni. They've survived fires, break-ins and fights. Good vegetarian food, great chai. Nice outdoor dining area out the back
Well Co. Cafe
35 Glebe Point RoadFor the brave: chocolate lasagne
Miya Teriyaki Japanese Cuisine
144A Glebe Point RdUsed to be called Miya, good good and nice waiters
Glebe Point Diner
407 Glebe Point RdFor a special occasion
The Spot
367 Glebe Point RdVery generous bacon and egg rolls but not open on Sundays
In The Annex
35 Ross StGreat coffee and a delicious menu
Delicious paysan style Italian. They've just started to open for breakfast :)
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Ombretta
355 Glebe Point RdDelicious paysan style Italian. They've just started to open for breakfast :)
Cortile
325A Glebe Point RdCute coffee shop
Tom Yum Tum Gang
249 Glebe Point RdAwesome Thai at great prices
Good Indian but a little on the more expensive side for the area once you add rice and naan etc
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Nawaz Flavour of India
142a Glebe Point RdGood Indian but a little on the more expensive side for the area once you add rice and naan etc
Really good seafood and fresh salads, good chips also - I recommend the grilled octopus!
Fish On Fire
217A Glebe Point RdReally good seafood and fresh salads, good chips also - I recommend the grilled octopus!
Tommy's Beer Cafe
123 Glebe Point RoadHearty Czech/Euro food
The Wedge Espresso
55 Glebe Point RdGood coffee and sandwiches
The Pie Tin
1a Brown StGreat pies!!!!!
Great coffee, good food, nice view to the park
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Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters
32-36 City RdGreat coffee, good food, nice view to the park
Astor Espresso
166 Glebe Point RdNice place, good coffee
The Glebe Hotel
63 Bay StGood food but on the pricier side
The Glenmore Hotel
96 Cumberland StGood venue, nice view
I think it's been voted best pastry in Sydney, either way they'll serve you a pretty good lunch
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La Renaissance Patisserie and Cafe
47 Argyle StI think it's been voted best pastry in Sydney, either way they'll serve you a pretty good lunch
Spice Temple
10 Bligh StYum but pricey
Panzerotti Bistro
60 Margaret StGet the penne boscaiola take away.... I dare you! So good!
Jamie's Italian
107 Pitt StBetter than you'd expect :)
Heaps of fun and very delicious
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Sydney Madang Korean BBQ Restaurant
371A Pitt StreetHeaps of fun and very delicious
Mama's Buoi
116 Devonshire StReally good Vietnamese with a twist, recommended!
Delicious high end Japanese made with so much attention to detail and passion. Sit at the bar if you want to see them make it
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Toko Sydney
275 Crown StDelicious high end Japanese made with so much attention to detail and passion. Sit at the bar if you want to see them make it
Brickfields
206 Cleveland StTHE BEST BACON SANDWICH IN SYDNEY
The Shortlist Espresso Bar
258 Abercrombie StGreat coffee and brunch
Cafe Ella
274 Abercrombie StGreat coffee and brunch
Tripod Cafe
262 Abercrombie StGreat coffee and brunch
Rowda Ya-Habibi
101 King StGreat fresh Lebanese, the rolls are particularly good and full of vegetables
A tourist favourite. I've never been but hear the watermelon cake is amazing
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Black Star Pastry Newtown
325 King StA tourist favourite. I've never been but hear the watermelon cake is amazing
212 Blu
212 Australia StGreat coffee, nice atmosphere
Store Espresso
17 Fowler StGood coffee
Gather On The Green
15 Fowler StGreat brunch
Flying Fajita Sistas
65 Glebe Point RdGo on a Tuesday for specials
American style Mexican, you can share as the portions are large - we usually get 1x fajita to share with extra tortillas. Also frozen margaritas
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Baja Cantina
43-45 Glebe Point RdAmerican style Mexican, you can share as the portions are large - we usually get 1x fajita to share with extra tortillas. Also frozen margaritas
El Loco at Excelsior
64 Foveaux StTry the hotdog, it's amazing!
Kebo
158 Harris StCoffee with heart - the owner is saving up to go and help the needy overseas
Reasonable yum cha - not the best in Sydney but they have trolleys and it's good enough
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Fisherman’s Wharf
Bank StreetReasonable yum cha - not the best in Sydney but they have trolleys and it's good enough
love.fish
23 Barangaroo AveSustainably sourced fish
The Cottage Bar & Kitchen
342 Darling StCute bar/restaurant with quality pizza
Our go to for take away pizza. If you call make sure you call them not Annandale. They'll deliver or you can eat in
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Made In Italy Pyrmont
104 Miller StOur go to for take away pizza. If you call make sure you call them not Annandale. They'll deliver or you can eat in
Balmain Blu
333 Darling StExcellent fish and chips!
Famed macarons, plus good bread and viennoiserie
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Zumbo Patisserie Balmain
296 Darling StFamed macarons, plus good bread and viennoiserie
A sunny courtyard and cheap meals on Monday and Tuesday nights. A decent selection of drinks, specials most nights - Tuesday is trivia; Thursday is ribs.
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The Toxteth
345 Glebe Point RdA sunny courtyard and cheap meals on Monday and Tuesday nights. A decent selection of drinks, specials most nights - Tuesday is trivia; Thursday is ribs.
Fat Fish
109 Johnston StClassic fish and chips, hamburgers
Black Toast Cafe
43 Booth StA great spot to enjoy winter sunshine
Great brunch spot, sunny, good coffee and yummy food
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Runcible Spoon
27 Barr StGreat brunch spot, sunny, good coffee and yummy food
Kura
141 Harris StQuality Japanese food
Consistently good Chinese food, a little on the pricier side
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Blue Eye Dragon
37 Pyrmont StConsistently good Chinese food, a little on the pricier side
The Tiny Giant
110 Audley StGood coffee
Sixpenny
83 Percival RdFancy, hipster food
Haven't been there yet but will soon - it's always packed and I'm keen to try it. Let me know if you go!
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Emma's Snack Bar
59 Liberty StHaven't been there yet but will soon - it's always packed and I'm keen to try it. Let me know if you go!
Was always great, haven't been in a while and have heard it may have slipped a little. Worth a visit anyway for their imaginative dishes like Chili roulette
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Hartsyard
33 Enmore RdWas always great, haven't been in a while and have heard it may have slipped a little. Worth a visit anyway for their imaginative dishes like Chili roulette
Stix & Pita
216 Enmore RdDoes what it says on the tin
Gigi's Pizzeria
379 King StVegan pizza, tasty and fun
It's meant to be like In-N-Out, haven't been there yet but probably will soonish. Let me know if you go!
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Jacks Newtown
It's meant to be like In-N-Out, haven't been there yet but probably will soonish. Let me know if you go!
Jasmin1
116 Marion StClassic Lebanese
7ettimo Pizzeria Restaurant
132 Norton StreetItalian - good food and good service
Yummy food, middle eastern style and good coffee
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Shenkin Erskineville
51-53 Erskineville RdYummy food, middle eastern style and good coffee
Fratelli Fresh Alexandria
52 Mitchell RdA Sydney institution!
A good place to pop into when you visit the Grounds, groceries and ready to eat deliciousness
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Salt Meats Cheese
125 Victoria RdA good place to pop into when you visit the Grounds, groceries and ready to eat deliciousness
Ananas Bar & Brasserie
18 Argyle StExcellent but pricey!
Hipster central - a new Grounds of Alexandria-like cafe and restaurant. Breakfast at the bar is quite expensive for what you actually get - go the container for a better deal. I prefer the Grounds.
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Camperdown Commons
31A Mallett StHipster central - a new Grounds of Alexandria-like cafe and restaurant. Breakfast at the bar is quite expensive for what you actually get - go the container for a better deal. I prefer the Grounds.
The best Vietnamese around - great value. I usually get the grilled or crispy chicken noodle salad at $12.50. Two people can eat for $20 or less (sharing one main with a few rolls on the side each), and definitely under $30. They allow BYO too.
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Pho Hanoi Pho
231 Glebe Point RdThe best Vietnamese around - great value. I usually get the grilled or crispy chicken noodle salad at $12.50. Two people can eat for $20 or less (sharing one main with a few rolls on the side each), and definitely under $30. They allow BYO too.
An interesting place - Nordic / Japanese fusion food. The pork roll was amazing; the smørrebrød not so well fusion-ed. At least $20 per person. Nice surroundings, although many, many hipsters. High beard concentration
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Edition Coffee Roasters
265 Liverpool StreetAn interesting place - Nordic / Japanese fusion food. The pork roll was amazing; the smørrebrød not so well fusion-ed. At least $20 per person. Nice surroundings, although many, many hipsters. High beard concentration
MASTER
368 Crown StFascinating menu, exquisite flavours and interesting wine list.
Really good coffee if you're in the area. Only serves coffee, limited seating espresso bar style - it's get in, get out
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Artificer Coffee
547 Bourke StReally good coffee if you're in the area. Only serves coffee, limited seating espresso bar style - it's get in, get out
Cheerful Hare Krishna-run veggie and vegan restaurant serving curries, salads, cakes and chai at very reasonable prices
Hari's Vegetarian
107-121 Quay StCheerful Hare Krishna-run veggie and vegan restaurant serving curries, salads, cakes and chai at very reasonable prices
Serves Malaysian hawker food: nasi lemak, nasi biryani, char kuay teow, satay...
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PappaRich
185 BroadwayServes Malaysian hawker food: nasi lemak, nasi biryani, char kuay teow, satay...
My morning coffee stop - a regular coffee for $3. Shouldn't be as exciting as it is for me. Also apparently a good restaurant after the morning rush
Dulcis Domus
16-18 BroadwayMy morning coffee stop - a regular coffee for $3. Shouldn't be as exciting as it is for me. Also apparently a good restaurant after the morning rush
Meat! Great quality fresh cuts and also a stock of Pastabilities in their freezers.
Glebe Quality Meats
329 Glebe Point RdMeat! Great quality fresh cuts and also a stock of Pastabilities in their freezers.
Drinks & Nightlife
Timbah
375 Glebe Point RdNice little wine bar
Different Drummer Bar
185 Glebe Point RdGood wine selection, tasty tapas
Mr Falcon's
92 Glebe Point RoadGreat place for a drink!
The Rose Hotel
52-54 Cleveland StNice atmosphere, good sun during the afternoon
Retro
81 Sussex StA great place for a messy night
Chinese Laundry
111 Sussex StA great place for a messy night
El Loco at Slip Inn
111 Sussex StWhere Mary and Frederik met - Danish royals
Uncle Mings
49 York StAsian inspired cocktails + dumplings
Grandma's Bar
275 Clarence StGood drinks and they do toasties
Good selection of craft beers, top cocktails and awesome food
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The Angry Pirate
125 Redfern StGood selection of craft beers, top cocktails and awesome food
Messy nights, good music. Almost like Purple Sneakers used to be (sob!)
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The Lord Gladstone Hotel
115 Regent StMessy nights, good music. Almost like Purple Sneakers used to be (sob!)
The Old Clare Hotel
1 Kensington StDive bar made pretty
One of the original small bars to open in Newtown is still going strong. Deadly cocktails
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Corridor
153A King StOne of the original small bars to open in Newtown is still going strong. Deadly cocktails
Courthouse Hotel
202 Australia StA local hangout
Great atmosphere, a massive selection of whisky. One of Sydney's hidden small bars
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The Baxter Inn
156 Clarence StGreat atmosphere, a massive selection of whisky. One of Sydney's hidden small bars
Crazy atmosphere, a massive selection of drinks. One of Sydney's hidden small bars
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Shady Pines Saloon
256 Crown StCrazy atmosphere, a massive selection of drinks. One of Sydney's hidden small bars
Lovely outdoor area, good food and a good wine list also
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The Winery
285A Crown StLovely outdoor area, good food and a good wine list also
The Captains Balcony
46 Erskine StGreat cocktails made with love
A great place for a post-market coffee and snack. Also a bar at night
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Corner Bar Rozelle
632 Darling StA great place for a post-market coffee and snack. Also a bar at night
Look out for the Margaritas and Masterpieces crew - it's a fun afternoon
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The Balmain Hotel
72-76 Mullens StLook out for the Margaritas and Masterpieces crew - it's a fun afternoon
The London Hotel
234 Darling StStandard pub grub, decent beer selection
Pyrmont Point Hotel
59 Harris StReasonable pub food, nice outdoor area
Earl's Juke Joint
407 King StGood cocktails
A great place to end up. Live karaoke on Tuesday nights, plus $10 frozen margaritas and excellent pizza all night
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Frankie's Pizza
50 Hunter StA great place to end up. Live karaoke on Tuesday nights, plus $10 frozen margaritas and excellent pizza all night
Websters Bar
323 King StTRIVIA BINGO, need I say more?!
B.E.D beats eats drinks
Live music a few nights a week
Craft beers, good food and live music in a great space
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Gasoline Pony
115 Marrickville RdCraft beers, good food and live music in a great space
A great atmosphere, great beer and fun food trucks out the front = an excellent afternoon
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Batch Brewing Co.
44 Sydenham RdA great atmosphere, great beer and fun food trucks out the front = an excellent afternoon
Well, it's not cheap but it is the most inexpensive way to spend time in the country's greatest dining room. Head there at sunset when The Opera House sails turn gold and order big on oysters and champagne to kick the evening off in style.
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Bennelong Restaurant and Bar
Well, it's not cheap but it is the most inexpensive way to spend time in the country's greatest dining room. Head there at sunset when The Opera House sails turn gold and order big on oysters and champagne to kick the evening off in style.
Shopping
Rozelle Markets
663 Darling StBrilliant spot to pick up a bargain
Experience the buzz of Glebe. Cheap lunch also if you're hungry
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Imarike yeGlebe
Glebe Point RoadExperience the buzz of Glebe. Cheap lunch also if you're hungry
Good for a browse, and good for a drink and quick bite too!
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Sappho Books, Cafe & Bar
51 Glebe Point RdGood for a browse, and good for a drink and quick bite too!
For all your shopping needs - groceries, clothes, movies, etc etc
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Broadway Sydney
1 Bay StFor all your shopping needs - groceries, clothes, movies, etc etc
Birkenhead Point Brand Outlet
19 Roseby StIn the mood for some bargains?
Hunt Leather Balmain
350 Darling StGorgeous leather products, worth a look if you're in the area
An iconic Sydney building in the heart of the city filled with four levels of boutiques
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Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
An iconic Sydney building in the heart of the city filled with four levels of boutiques
Similar to the QVB, another iconic shopping arcade filled with lovely shops
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La Rosa The Strand
133/193 Pitt StSimilar to the QVB, another iconic shopping arcade filled with lovely shops
Crown Street
Crown StreetEclectic collection of new and vintage shops
One of Sydney's biggest and oldest department stores
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David Jones Department Store
86-108 Castlereagh StreetOne of Sydney's biggest and oldest department stores
Myer
436 George StOne of Sydney's biggest and oldest department stores
Sightseeing
Eat in at one of the many restaurants, go to yum cha upstairs, or take away and sit in the park!
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Imarike yaseSydney
Bank StreetEat in at one of the many restaurants, go to yum cha upstairs, or take away and sit in the park!
A view of Sydney's maritime and working harbour past. Plus an island bar and art gallery
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Cockatoo Island
A view of Sydney's maritime and working harbour past. Plus an island bar and art gallery
A lovely walled garden, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A great spot just to sit and contemplate, or they have a tea house and dress ups for all ages.
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Isityalo seChayina seBhongwana
Cnr Harbour StA lovely walled garden, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the city. A great spot just to sit and contemplate, or they have a tea house and dress ups for all ages.
A different view of the city - from Sydney's tallest structure and the second tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere, with a drink in hand!
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Sydney Tower Eye
108 Market StA different view of the city - from Sydney's tallest structure and the second tallest observation tower in the Southern Hemisphere, with a drink in hand!
A must see - there's always something going on. There are usually fireworks at 8.30 or 9pm on Saturday nights (time depends on time of year)
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Harbourside Shopping Centre
2-10 Darling DriveA must see - there's always something going on. There are usually fireworks at 8.30 or 9pm on Saturday nights (time depends on time of year)
Take a photo in front of the Harry-Potter-esque quad, and wander through Sydney Uni's wondrous grounds
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The University of Sydney
Take a photo in front of the Harry-Potter-esque quad, and wander through Sydney Uni's wondrous grounds
Walk across it to Kirribilli for a different view of the city, or just go up into the pylon
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Isiqhingi saseSydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour BridgeWalk across it to Kirribilli for a different view of the city, or just go up into the pylon
A landmark of Sydney harbour. Free tours available, or buy tickets to the ballet or SSO
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I-Opera House eSydney
A landmark of Sydney harbour. Free tours available, or buy tickets to the ballet or SSO
Entertainment & Activities
A park with a great walking trail through it
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Glebe Foreshore Parks
Chapman RoadA park with a great walking trail through it
I-Victoria Park
Parramatta RoadOutdoor pool and gym
A nice park for a run, or use the outdoor fitness equipment. Otherwise good for eating your fish and chips
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Wentworth Park Greyhounds
3 Wentworth Park RdA nice park for a run, or use the outdoor fitness equipment. Otherwise good for eating your fish and chips
Weekend yoga - see http://www.pocketcityfarms.com.au/yoga/
Then eat/drink at Camperdown Commons a few metres away
Pocket City Farms
31A Mallett StWeekend yoga - see http://www.pocketcityfarms.com.au/yoga/
Then eat/drink at Camperdown Commons a few metres away
Everything Else
PCYC Glebe-Leichhardt
2-4 Minogue CresTwo gyms
Closest bottle shop - good selection of independent and big brands
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Glebe Liquor
211 Glebe Point RdClosest bottle shop - good selection of independent and big brands
Officeworks Glebe
1 Ross StFor any urgent stationery or business needs
Friendly medical practice, will bulk bill if you make an appointment during usual business hours.
Glebe Medical Centre
53 Glebe Point RdFriendly medical practice, will bulk bill if you make an appointment during usual business hours.
Essentials
In case you run out of milk or whatever - there is heaps in there, I'm often surprised! Bacon, olives, fruit/veg etc.
Also has ATM but it's not always working. If you're nice they might do cash out for you.
Lucky 7 Supermarket
371 Glebe Point RdIn case you run out of milk or whatever - there is heaps in there, I'm often surprised! Bacon, olives, fruit/veg etc.
Also has ATM but it's not always working. If you're nice they might do cash out for you.
For a bigger shop this IGA is perfect and within walking distance
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IGA Glebe
215 Glebe Point RdFor a bigger shop this IGA is perfect and within walking distance
In case you are looking for some bulk, environmentally friendly packaged treats
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The Source Bulk Foods
183 Glebe Point RdIn case you are looking for some bulk, environmentally friendly packaged treats
SUPA IGA Pyrmont
63 Miller StAnother big supermarket
205 Glebe Point Rd
205 Glebe Point RoadClosest official bank ATM ($2 fee if you're not with the Commonwealth Bank)
144C Glebe Point Rd
144C Glebe Point RoadLaundromat - fairly close by
363 Glebe Point Rd
Closest dry cleaner
411 Glebe Point Rd
411 Glebe Point RoadClosest coin-operated laundry
Our local fruit & veg shop - great produce, not too expensive and great to support a local small business
George St City Convenience Store
755 George StOur local fruit & veg shop - great produce, not too expensive and great to support a local small business