Guidebook for Surry Hills
Food Scene
Mad Mex
241 Crown StBest burrito in Surry Hills. Order the Grande Melt.
Excellent breakfast spot. Order the scrambled eggs. They're world famous (no joke - look it up!).
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Bills
355 Crown StExcellent breakfast spot. Order the scrambled eggs. They're world famous (no joke - look it up!).
Ever had pizza in Italy? Just head downstairs. Same difference. Traditional wood oven pizza napoletana. They're certified and do take out!
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Pizza Mario
417-421 Bourke StEver had pizza in Italy? Just head downstairs. Same difference. Traditional wood oven pizza napoletana. They're certified and do take out!
Unique venue with beautiful city views. Massive wine selection. Solid menu. Outdoor seating and lounge. Casual attire. The setting is quite charming and funky. Don't miss this place.
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The Winery
285A Crown StUnique venue with beautiful city views. Massive wine selection. Solid menu. Outdoor seating and lounge. Casual attire. The setting is quite charming and funky. Don't miss this place.
Bills might own scrambled eggs but Reuben owns the baked egg. So delicious. Coffee is out of this world. Great for breakfast or lunch.
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Reuben Hills
61 Albion StBills might own scrambled eggs but Reuben owns the baked egg. So delicious. Coffee is out of this world. Great for breakfast or lunch.
Contemporary french basque cuisine with a modern twist. Perfect for a romantic dinner date.
Le Pelican
411 Bourke StContemporary french basque cuisine with a modern twist. Perfect for a romantic dinner date.
Plum crispy duck, poached pear, cream and hazelnut praline, pork belly with honey, San chou bau... need I say more? Be sure to make reservations. You've been warned.
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Billy Kwong
Plum crispy duck, poached pear, cream and hazelnut praline, pork belly with honey, San chou bau... need I say more? Be sure to make reservations. You've been warned.
Brooklyn Hide
226 Commonwealth StBagels and lox!
Relaxed but stylish, simple and subtle yet intricate, this place boasts some of the best authentic home-cooked Italian food.
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Baccomatto Osteria
162-164 Barker StreetRelaxed but stylish, simple and subtle yet intricate, this place boasts some of the best authentic home-cooked Italian food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good drinks. Big spacious interior with outdoor patio. Can be loud but it's a staple destination spot in the neighborhood.
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The Beresford
354 Bourke StGood drinks. Big spacious interior with outdoor patio. Can be loud but it's a staple destination spot in the neighborhood.
When people talk about the "funky" bars in Surry Hills - this is one of them. Good pizza. Hipster atmosphere. Maybe you'll catch some live music.
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Cafe Lounge
When people talk about the "funky" bars in Surry Hills - this is one of them. Good pizza. Hipster atmosphere. Maybe you'll catch some live music.
The words 'dive bar' have been floating around this place since it opened. The drinks menu, however, may not be what you'd expect and the music is darn good.
The Flinders Hotel
63-65 Flinders StThe words 'dive bar' have been floating around this place since it opened. The drinks menu, however, may not be what you'd expect and the music is darn good.
This is how you find it. Head to Kinselas, bypass the downstairs bar and duck into the small door on the right. Up the stairs; then to your right: a packed bar and live music.
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Home The Venue
1-5 Wheat RoadThis is how you find it. Head to Kinselas, bypass the downstairs bar and duck into the small door on the right. Up the stairs; then to your right: a packed bar and live music.
Essentials
Woolworths Metro Surry Hills
413-417 Bourke StNeighborhood grocery store.
Best butcher in Sydney is a two minute walk away. If you plan to grill, I highly recommend purchasing your meats here.
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Hudson Meats
801 New South Head RoadBest butcher in Sydney is a two minute walk away. If you plan to grill, I highly recommend purchasing your meats here.
Everything Else
Commonwealth Bank Atm
395 Bourke StNearest ATM to the apartment.
Shopping
Local bottle shop. Wine, spirits, liquor and beer. The staff here are quite the characters. Good people.
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Darlinghurst Fine Wines
407 Bourke StLocal bottle shop. Wine, spirits, liquor and beer. The staff here are quite the characters. Good people.
Serafim's Pharmacy
389 Bourke StLocal chemist/pharmacy shop.