Vanessa's SYDNEY CBD Guidebook - all within walking distance to our place!

Vanessa
Vanessa's SYDNEY CBD Guidebook - all within walking distance to our place!

Food scene

COFFEE Great coffee right outside the front door. Open weekdays only. Sandwiches & cakes to go! ($)
Speed Bar Espresso
27 Park St
COFFEE Great coffee right outside the front door. Open weekdays only. Sandwiches & cakes to go! ($)
BRUNCH/LUNCH Great food and atmosphere in the city. Glam retro diner vibes. Very busy at lunchtime, so pays to book ($$)
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The Grounds of the City
500 George St
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BRUNCH/LUNCH Great food and atmosphere in the city. Glam retro diner vibes. Very busy at lunchtime, so pays to book ($$)
MODERN CHINESE LUNCH/DINNER Love the modern Chinese food and interesting decor. Popular so, try to book in advance ($$$)
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Mr. Wong
3 Bridge Ln
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MODERN CHINESE LUNCH/DINNER Love the modern Chinese food and interesting decor. Popular so, try to book in advance ($$$)
FANCY DINNER Excellent atmosphere- live music and French- style food. Can be hard to get a table so book in advance ($$$$)
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Restaurant Hubert
15 Bligh St
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FANCY DINNER Excellent atmosphere- live music and French- style food. Can be hard to get a table so book in advance ($$$$)
BRUNCH/HANG OVER CURE Yummy Yum Cha from 12pm. ($$)
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Sky Phoenix
Westfield)/188 Pitt St
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BRUNCH/HANG OVER CURE Yummy Yum Cha from 12pm. ($$)

Bars

Cool bar, staggering distance/ On our street. Live music too ($$)
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Ramblin Rascal Tavern
60 Park St
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Cool bar, staggering distance/ On our street. Live music too ($$)
Fun speakeasy style - whiskey heaven ($$)
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The Baxter Inn
156 Clarence St
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Fun speakeasy style - whiskey heaven ($$)
Swanky bar with views. Dress up and take a date to impress ($$$)
Dean & Nancy on 22
2 Hunter Street
Swanky bar with views. Dress up and take a date to impress ($$$)
It’s now called ‘Bar 83’ - classy, chic and a bit outrageous - has spectacular views. The highest bar in Sydney ($$$$)
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Sydney Tower Eye
108 Market St
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It’s now called ‘Bar 83’ - classy, chic and a bit outrageous - has spectacular views. The highest bar in Sydney ($$$$)

Museums & Galleries

A favourite. Modern Chinese art and tea room. An interesting and intimate gallery experience
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White Rabbit -galleria
30 Balfour St
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A favourite. Modern Chinese art and tea room. An interesting and intimate gallery experience
Another favourite! One of Australia’s most celebrated modern artists
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Brett Whiteley Studio
2 Raper St
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Another favourite! One of Australia’s most celebrated modern artists
You can spend a whole day here! Amazing permanent and temporary exhibitions. Do not miss the annual Archibald Prize if it’s on during your stay. (Australia’s most celebrated art prize exhibition).
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New South Walesin taidemuseo
Art Gallery Road
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You can spend a whole day here! Amazing permanent and temporary exhibitions. Do not miss the annual Archibald Prize if it’s on during your stay. (Australia’s most celebrated art prize exhibition).
Always have strong exhibitions. Team this with a visit to The Rocks as that’s where the gallery is located.
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Nykytaiteen museo
140 George St
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Always have strong exhibitions. Team this with a visit to The Rocks as that’s where the gallery is located.
Our natural history museum. A Great place on a rainy day
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Australian Museum
1 William St
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Our natural history museum. A Great place on a rainy day
More of a science and technology bent. A bit of a walk but you can catch light rail.
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Powerhouse-museo
500 Harris St
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More of a science and technology bent. A bit of a walk but you can catch light rail.

Fitness & Recreation

My sanctuary! Fabulously clean salt water pool. Great atmosphere. Queer friendly and a wonderful mixed crowd. Lots of travellers. Direct views of the harbour & Garden Island. Only open during the warmer months
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Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
1c Mrs Macquaries Rd
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My sanctuary! Fabulously clean salt water pool. Great atmosphere. Queer friendly and a wonderful mixed crowd. Lots of travellers. Direct views of the harbour & Garden Island. Only open during the warmer months
Such a beautiful place to spend the day. pics don’t do it justice. Please don’t miss this! Stunning walks around the gardens. Take a picnic or eat at the cafe
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The Royal Botanic Gardens, Macquarie St station
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Such a beautiful place to spend the day. pics don’t do it justice. Please don’t miss this! Stunning walks around the gardens. Take a picnic or eat at the cafe
Great pool for all seasons, gym, fitness classes including yoga & Pilates. Casual visits welcome!
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Cook Phillip Park Pool
4 College St
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Great pool for all seasons, gym, fitness classes including yoga & Pilates. Casual visits welcome!

Sightseeing

A must see! You can book a Bridge climb if you’re keen! Often the focal point of the finale of Sydney’s world-famous fireworks 🎇
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Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge
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A must see! You can book a Bridge climb if you’re keen! Often the focal point of the finale of Sydney’s world-famous fireworks 🎇
Walk around Sydney’s convict buildings - tours can be booked on Airbnb
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The Rocks
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Walk around Sydney’s convict buildings - tours can be booked on Airbnb
Sydney’s latest walking, dining & drinking Mecca. Set along the harbour
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Barangaroo
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Sydney’s latest walking, dining & drinking Mecca. Set along the harbour
Heritage listed building - a fun shopping experience. You can access the train station from the ground floor
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Queen Victoria Building (QVB)
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Heritage listed building - a fun shopping experience. You can access the train station from the ground floor
My favourite place to shop! Luxury and old world charm. Sublime place for coffee and people watching. A great restaurant on the top floor too.
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La Rosa The Strand
133/193 Pitt St
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My favourite place to shop! Luxury and old world charm. Sublime place for coffee and people watching. A great restaurant on the top floor too.
Pretty amazing - especially if you catch the choral choir during religious holidays
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St Mary's Cathedral College
2 St Mary's Rd
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Pretty amazing - especially if you catch the choral choir during religious holidays

Entertainment

Fabulous architecture - book a tour, symphony, opera or a play
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Sydney oopperatalo
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Fabulous architecture - book a tour, symphony, opera or a play
Best plays in Sydney are showcased here. The bar has sensational views
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Sydney Theatre Company
15 Hickson Road
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Best plays in Sydney are showcased here. The bar has sensational views
Great shows direct from Broadway
Theatre Royal Sydney
108 King Street
Great shows direct from Broadway
See ‘Moulon Rouge’ here! So good!
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Capitol-teatteri
13 Campbell St
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See ‘Moulon Rouge’ here! So good!

Necessities

Corner of Park & George St. Get all your fresh and stored foods here. They have a fresh sushi counter. There’s also homewares on 1st floor
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Woolworths Town Hall
George Street
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Corner of Park & George St. Get all your fresh and stored foods here. They have a fresh sushi counter. There’s also homewares on 1st floor
Market St. Gourmet food shopping. Great place to source a picnic hamper to take to the gardens ($$$)
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David Jones Food Hall
108 Castlereagh St
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Market St. Gourmet food shopping. Great place to source a picnic hamper to take to the gardens ($$$)
Pitt St. Cheap and well stocked drug store
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Chemist Warehouse
133 to 135 Oxford St
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Pitt St. Cheap and well stocked drug store
Pitt St Mall. Shop for clothing and accessories from a range of designers under one roof
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Myer
436 George St
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Pitt St Mall. Shop for clothing and accessories from a range of designers under one roof
Elizabeth St. Upmarket shopping for clothing and accessories. Top designers under one roof.
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David Jones - Elizabeth st
108 Castlereagh St
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Elizabeth St. Upmarket shopping for clothing and accessories. Top designers under one roof.