Food Scene
This coffee shop is set in a beautiful location - a quiet spot that overlooks the harbour. Walking there from the apartment is a great way to explore the area.
BarCycle Walsh Bay
17A Hickson RdThis coffee shop is set in a beautiful location - a quiet spot that overlooks the harbour. Walking there from the apartment is a great way to explore the area.
A secret getaway - at the end of a touristy arcade - spilling out into Kendall and Mill Laneways in the historic Rocks. The Fine Food Store is a magnet for food lovers visiting the area.
It’s a go-to spot for salad-heavy lunches and many tasty little gourmet treats. Think hot sauces, chutneys, chocolates, teas and sweets; pick up tea craft teas. All day breakfast is a real winner - lots of healthy menu options.
The Fine Food Store
12-26 Kendall LnA secret getaway - at the end of a touristy arcade - spilling out into Kendall and Mill Laneways in the historic Rocks. The Fine Food Store is a magnet for food lovers visiting the area.
It’s a go-to spot for salad-heavy lunches and many tasty little gourmet treats. Think hot sauces, chutneys, chocolates, teas and sweets; pick up tea craft teas. All day breakfast is a real winner - lots of healthy menu options.
Famous for its fresh oysters, The Morrison dishes up delicious, fresh seasonal produce, cocktails and wine in a setting that exudes old-school charm.
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The Morrison Bar & Oyster Room
Grosvenor StreetFamous for its fresh oysters, The Morrison dishes up delicious, fresh seasonal produce, cocktails and wine in a setting that exudes old-school charm.
Saké Restaurant
12 Argyle StUpmarket contemporary Japanese restaurant.
Head upstairs to visit the cocktail and dining bar - Mrs Jones. Excellent menu and fabulous setting - with an open-air terrace overlooking tree shaded sandstone courtyards.
Orient Hotel
89 George StHead upstairs to visit the cocktail and dining bar - Mrs Jones. Excellent menu and fabulous setting - with an open-air terrace overlooking tree shaded sandstone courtyards.
Tucked away in a historic and quiet part of The Rocks with stunning sandstone interiors. A blend of modern and traditional Middle Eastern Cuisine. Reserve a table on the Terrace Friday from 3pm and Saturday from 4pm.
Tayim Restaurant and Bar
14 Nurses WalkTucked away in a historic and quiet part of The Rocks with stunning sandstone interiors. A blend of modern and traditional Middle Eastern Cuisine. Reserve a table on the Terrace Friday from 3pm and Saturday from 4pm.
Crown Sydney
1 Barangaroo AveElegant hotel with many restaurant options on the waterfront at Barangaroo.
Tucked away on the Nurses walk is this local favourite cafe that serves great coffee and the beef Rendang is delicious.
ASLAN Coffee Roasters - The Rocks
25 Nurses WalkTucked away on the Nurses walk is this local favourite cafe that serves great coffee and the beef Rendang is delicious.
Fabulous view of the harbour at this eatery attached to the Modern Contemporary Art Gallery - head upstairs to the rooftop.
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MCA Cafe
140 George StFabulous view of the harbour at this eatery attached to the Modern Contemporary Art Gallery - head upstairs to the rooftop.
Brix & Beans Coffee House
9 Towns PlDrinks & Nightlife
Brewery on site. Drop in, enjoy their latest brews, an expansive drinks menu. Interesting mix of a modern brewery, against the backdrop of the stunning 1800’s building.
Endeavour Tap Rooms
43 Argyle StBrewery on site. Drop in, enjoy their latest brews, an expansive drinks menu. Interesting mix of a modern brewery, against the backdrop of the stunning 1800’s building.
Mercantile Hotel
25 George StIrish Pub with great atmosphere and excellent meal deals - lunch and dinner.
The restaurant in this pub is in a great location and has delicious food and friendly service.
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Fortune of War
137 George StThe restaurant in this pub is in a great location and has delicious food and friendly service.
One of the oldest pubs in Sydney- a lovely small sandstone pub with a fireplace. This place is friendly and welcoming. Open 10am to 10pm everyday. Sunday afternoon 3pm to 7:30 an interesting and regular local band plays some old favourites.
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The Hero of Waterloo
81 Lower Fort StOne of the oldest pubs in Sydney- a lovely small sandstone pub with a fireplace. This place is friendly and welcoming. Open 10am to 10pm everyday. Sunday afternoon 3pm to 7:30 an interesting and regular local band plays some old favourites.
This is a cosy historic bar - great bar menu and its own brewery onsite.
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The Dolphin Hotel
412 Crown StreetThis is a cosy historic bar - great bar menu and its own brewery onsite.
Opens from 10am till 11pm everyday. Interesting pizza menu - try our national coat of arms pizza (kangaroo and emu) Great variety of beers with friendly and welcoming service.
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The Australian Heritage Hotel
100 Cumberland StOpens from 10am till 11pm everyday. Interesting pizza menu - try our national coat of arms pizza (kangaroo and emu) Great variety of beers with friendly and welcoming service.
Blu Bar on Level 36 in the Shangri-La Hotel is one of Sydney’s most iconic cocktail bars, set high above the harbour with uninterrupted views across everything that makes Sydney, well, Sydney. The breathtaking views of the City’s trifecta – Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Harbour Lights.
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Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
176 Cumberland StBlu Bar on Level 36 in the Shangri-La Hotel is one of Sydney’s most iconic cocktail bars, set high above the harbour with uninterrupted views across everything that makes Sydney, well, Sydney. The breathtaking views of the City’s trifecta – Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House and Harbour Lights.
This is an interesting pub and restaurant. The Al Camino Cantina is a fun place to start the night - Mexican food and margaritas and then you can skip the queue that is forming at the entrance and explore the venue next door.
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The Argyle
18 Argyle StThis is an interesting pub and restaurant. The Al Camino Cantina is a fun place to start the night - Mexican food and margaritas and then you can skip the queue that is forming at the entrance and explore the venue next door.
A chic hotel bar, happy hour – which runs from 5-7pm. On the ground floor of the Harbour Rocks Hotel, the bar matches the charm of its heritage-listed location. It specialises in boutique wines, from around the globe.
Erics bar
52 Harrington StA chic hotel bar, happy hour – which runs from 5-7pm. On the ground floor of the Harbour Rocks Hotel, the bar matches the charm of its heritage-listed location. It specialises in boutique wines, from around the globe.
Alice is a new cocktail bar below a historic bond store in The Rocks. Descend the ambient staircase lined with rich velvet and enter and intimate space decorated with vintage glamour. The cocktail menu blends twists on classics with signature showstoppers.
Alice
Alice is a new cocktail bar below a historic bond store in The Rocks. Descend the ambient staircase lined with rich velvet and enter and intimate space decorated with vintage glamour. The cocktail menu blends twists on classics with signature showstoppers.
Amazing views up on the top floor of this unique hotel overlooking the western side of the Harbour. No children allowed.
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Henry Deane
35 Bettington StAmazing views up on the top floor of this unique hotel overlooking the western side of the Harbour. No children allowed.
Cosy underground bar, surrounded by sandstone, candles, vintage furnishings and cosy terrace. It’s a bit of an adventure to find, several narrow doorways off George Street then follow signs to the staircase to lead you down to the sandstone dugout bar, built in the 1840s. Whisky connoisseurs may appreciate the dedicated menu.
The Doss House
79 George StCosy underground bar, surrounded by sandstone, candles, vintage furnishings and cosy terrace. It’s a bit of an adventure to find, several narrow doorways off George Street then follow signs to the staircase to lead you down to the sandstone dugout bar, built in the 1840s. Whisky connoisseurs may appreciate the dedicated menu.
MAYBE SAMMY
115 Harrington StSightseeing
The ferry ride to Manly is a must - it is the cheapest way to enjoy the Harbour. Once you arrive in Manly wander down Manly Corso towards the famous Manly Beach. If you want to walk some more turn right on the beach and walk to Shelly Beach and have a well earned drink at the Boathouse.
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Manly Wharf station
West EsplanadeThe ferry ride to Manly is a must - it is the cheapest way to enjoy the Harbour. Once you arrive in Manly wander down Manly Corso towards the famous Manly Beach. If you want to walk some more turn right on the beach and walk to Shelly Beach and have a well earned drink at the Boathouse.
Parks & Nature
Observatory Hill Park
1001 Upper Fort StGreat place to watch the sunset
Take a stroll to the beautiful Barangaroo. A landmark waterfront park with stunning views and landscaping. Barangaroo is a culturally significant site offering numerous exhibitions, performances and dining options. Alternatively kick your shoes off and go barefoot in the park.
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Barangaroo Reserve
Hickson RoadTake a stroll to the beautiful Barangaroo. A landmark waterfront park with stunning views and landscaping. Barangaroo is a culturally significant site offering numerous exhibitions, performances and dining options. Alternatively kick your shoes off and go barefoot in the park.
Arts & Culture
The MCA is one of the preeminent museums in Australia. After checking out the special exhibitions and permanent collections, head upstairs to the MCA Cafe and enjoy sweeping views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House from your table.
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Iziko lezobuciko zomzantsi
140 George StThe MCA is one of the preeminent museums in Australia. After checking out the special exhibitions and permanent collections, head upstairs to the MCA Cafe and enjoy sweeping views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House from your table.
Shopping
Interesting markets with local wares and gourmet street food. Open Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm
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The Rocks Friday Market
Playfair StreetInteresting markets with local wares and gourmet street food. Open Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm
Parkers Sydney Fine Art Supplies
If you are interested in art supplies. This store is fantastic.
Essentials
Coles Wynyard Express
Carrington StreetLarge grocery store
EzyMart
237 Oxford StSmall grocery store nearby - open 6am to 11pm
IGA X-press
16A Hickson RdLocal grocery store.