Guidebook for Darlinghurst
Drinks & Nightlife
This TINY laneway bar is full of character, boasting an extensive local and international wine list, complemented by a menu of delicious small bites. The waitstaff really know their stuff, too.
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Love, Tilly Devine
91 Crown LnThis TINY laneway bar is full of character, boasting an extensive local and international wine list, complemented by a menu of delicious small bites. The waitstaff really know their stuff, too.
Delightful pub with nice restaurant. Recently renovated, with an awesome rooftop, this is a bit of a locals' secret. Nice beers on tap.
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East Village Hotel
234 Palmer StDelightful pub with nice restaurant. Recently renovated, with an awesome rooftop, this is a bit of a locals' secret. Nice beers on tap.
Located at the bottom of a classic art deco apartment block, this bar delivers delicious cocktails, wine and food in a tres cool space. Vintage couches, and a mural echoing Roy Lichtenstein top it off
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Mister Pocket
13 Burton StLocated at the bottom of a classic art deco apartment block, this bar delivers delicious cocktails, wine and food in a tres cool space. Vintage couches, and a mural echoing Roy Lichtenstein top it off
Boisterous American style bar with a thing for taxidermy. Order a whiskey and apple and watch them juice the apples fresh, right there.
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Shady Pines Saloon
256 Crown StBoisterous American style bar with a thing for taxidermy. Order a whiskey and apple and watch them juice the apples fresh, right there.
Step inside and be transported to 1947. This impecable art deco bar has a colourful history. Serving bespoke liquid nitrogen fuelled cocktails out front and bites in an exclusive restaurant out back
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The Roosevelt
32 Orwell StreetStep inside and be transported to 1947. This impecable art deco bar has a colourful history. Serving bespoke liquid nitrogen fuelled cocktails out front and bites in an exclusive restaurant out back
Voted one of the best bars in the world - and it's easy to see why. Head here to bid the sun good night and watch the city lights come to life at dusk from across the water.
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Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetVoted one of the best bars in the world - and it's easy to see why. Head here to bid the sun good night and watch the city lights come to life at dusk from across the water.
Everything Else
Fastest way to get to/from Sydney airport (15mins and no chance of traffic delays!). 1 stop to central station, providing access to all of Sydney, country link and inter-city trains.
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Museum Station
Fastest way to get to/from Sydney airport (15mins and no chance of traffic delays!). 1 stop to central station, providing access to all of Sydney, country link and inter-city trains.
Eurostar Dry Cleaners
249 Oxford StReliable and efficient dry cleaning and laundry services
Bulk-billing doctors. Walk-in only (no appointments). Open 7-days 8am til 10pm.
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Darlinghurst Medical Centre
213-219 Darlinghurst RdBulk-billing doctors. Walk-in only (no appointments). Open 7-days 8am til 10pm.
A secret tranquil garden set in front of colonial architectural gem, Elizabeth Bay House, with stunning views over Elizabeth Bay. Complete with pond. Head up the nearby stairs to access Macleay St.
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Arthur McElhone Reserve
1A Billyard AveA secret tranquil garden set in front of colonial architectural gem, Elizabeth Bay House, with stunning views over Elizabeth Bay. Complete with pond. Head up the nearby stairs to access Macleay St.
Unassuming garden created by Wendy Whiteley, wife of the late Australian artist, Brett Whiteley at the tip of Clark Park. Known amongst locals as the "secret garden", this is a top spot for a picnic.
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Clark Park
Harbourview CrescentUnassuming garden created by Wendy Whiteley, wife of the late Australian artist, Brett Whiteley at the tip of Clark Park. Known amongst locals as the "secret garden", this is a top spot for a picnic.
Arts & Culture
Huge collection of ecological, archaeological and heritage artefacts. Check out some dinosaur fossils and discover the natural history of Australia.
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Australisch Museum
1 William StHuge collection of ecological, archaeological and heritage artefacts. Check out some dinosaur fossils and discover the natural history of Australia.
One of Sydney's biggest and most prestigious galleries. Home of the Archibald Prize, classical and contemporary collections Check out their 'Art After Hours' events (openings, films, recitals etc)
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Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery RoadOne of Sydney's biggest and most prestigious galleries. Home of the Archibald Prize, classical and contemporary collections Check out their 'Art After Hours' events (openings, films, recitals etc)
Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria StOut of this world amazing gelato.
One of the world's largest contemporary Chinese art collections, exhibited in a fantastic space.
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White Rabbit Gallery
30 Balfour StOne of the world's largest contemporary Chinese art collections, exhibited in a fantastic space.
The former home and studio of Australian artist, Brett Whitely. Features private collections of works. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.
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Brett Whiteley Studio
2 Raper StThe former home and studio of Australian artist, Brett Whitely. Features private collections of works. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.
Wonderful contemporary art exhibitions. Australia's equivalent to MoMA. Last Friday evening of every month is Art Bar (buy tickets in advance as they always sell out).
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Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StWonderful contemporary art exhibitions. Australia's equivalent to MoMA. Last Friday evening of every month is Art Bar (buy tickets in advance as they always sell out).
Entertainment & Activities
Swim some laps in this outdoor salt water pool, set amongst parkland, it hangs over the harbour. Refuel at Poolside Cafe afterwards. Don't forget sunscreen! Open seasonally Sep 1 - April 30.
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Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
1c Mrs Macquaries RdSwim some laps in this outdoor salt water pool, set amongst parkland, it hangs over the harbour. Refuel at Poolside Cafe afterwards. Don't forget sunscreen! Open seasonally Sep 1 - April 30.
Enjoy new release and classic films under the star lit night sky on a big screen, floating in the harbour at Farm Cove. Open seasonally (summer only)
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St.George OpenAir Cinema
Enjoy new release and classic films under the star lit night sky on a big screen, floating in the harbour at Farm Cove. Open seasonally (summer only)
New Australian works as well as interpretation of classics under expert art direction by Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton. See their website for details on what's showing.
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Sydney Theatre Company
15 Hickson RdNew Australian works as well as interpretation of classics under expert art direction by Cate Blanchett and Andrew Upton. See their website for details on what's showing.
Open 5am-midnight (M-F), 6am-10pm Sat and 8am-10pm Sun. Literally located across the road - you'll have no excuse for skipping exercise! Also offers group classes and a huge free weight collection.
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City Gym
107 Crown StOpen 5am-midnight (M-F), 6am-10pm Sat and 8am-10pm Sun. Literally located across the road - you'll have no excuse for skipping exercise! Also offers group classes and a huge free weight collection.
Historic home of the 'Australian Crawl' swim style, this pool is simply amazing. Nestled underneath the Harbour Bridge, the views here are out of this world. Salt water and heated, open year round.
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Olympic Pool North Sydney
4 Alfred St SHistoric home of the 'Australian Crawl' swim style, this pool is simply amazing. Nestled underneath the Harbour Bridge, the views here are out of this world. Salt water and heated, open year round.
Excellent indoor pool and gym. Casual passes available (pool entry starts at about $6)
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Cook Phillip Park Pool
4 College StExcellent indoor pool and gym. Casual passes available (pool entry starts at about $6)
Parks & Nature
Take the gorgeous coastal walk between Bondi and Bronte beaches - spectacular in any weather. Cool off in the Pacific ocean, dip in Bronte's baths or freestyle with the pro's at Iceberg's pool.
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Bondi Beach
Take the gorgeous coastal walk between Bondi and Bronte beaches - spectacular in any weather. Cool off in the Pacific ocean, dip in Bronte's baths or freestyle with the pro's at Iceberg's pool.
Grab a picnic rug and a book and enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the harbour and Opera house. It's a gorgeous and short (20min) walk through the domain and along Art Gallery Road.
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Mrs Macquarie's Chair
1d Mrs Macquaries RdGrab a picnic rug and a book and enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the harbour and Opera house. It's a gorgeous and short (20min) walk through the domain and along Art Gallery Road.
Red Leaf is a truly unique Sydney spot. A harbourside beach with a semi-circular jetty (which doubles beneath the surface as a shark net to keep swimmer's safe). Perfect spot for a picnic or swim.
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Redleaf Cafe
536 New South Head RdRed Leaf is a truly unique Sydney spot. A harbourside beach with a semi-circular jetty (which doubles beneath the surface as a shark net to keep swimmer's safe). Perfect spot for a picnic or swim.
Sightseeing
A secret park that feels more like an exclusive private waterfront garden. Take a picnic rug and watch the yachts sail by. There is a great cafe at the end of the jetty serving decent coffee and food.
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Beare Park
Ithaca RoadA secret park that feels more like an exclusive private waterfront garden. Take a picnic rug and watch the yachts sail by. There is a great cafe at the end of the jetty serving decent coffee and food.
Sydney Opera House
Iconic architectural landmark and arts venue
Shopping
Beautiful collection of art, design and literary delights in this fantastic bookshop.
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Ariel Booksellers
326 Oxford StreetBeautiful collection of art, design and literary delights in this fantastic bookshop.
Spring Court
22 Macleay StGreat selection of leather and canvas sneakers and boots by French brand, Springcourt.
Menswear and womenswear. Featuring collections from Vanishing Elephant, Rag & Bone, Norse Projects, Acne, A.P.C.
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Incu Paddington Mens
256 Oxford StMenswear and womenswear. Featuring collections from Vanishing Elephant, Rag & Bone, Norse Projects, Acne, A.P.C.
Sustainable timber furniture along with beautifully crafted Australian ceramics.
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planet furniture
114 Commonwealth StSustainable timber furniture along with beautifully crafted Australian ceramics.
Chemist Warehouse Darlinghurst
175 Riley StPharmacy / drug store
Stylish threads, shoes and accessories for guys and girls by labels including YMC and folk.
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The Standard Store - International Mens & Womenswear
431 Crown StStylish threads, shoes and accessories for guys and girls by labels including YMC and folk.