Food and Drink

Sydney, like most Australian cities, is culturally diverse. The following sections give a few ideas as to places and streets in Sydney that are worth visiting for somewhere to have a bite and to have a drink.

Restaurants and Cafes

As Australia’s first and most populated city, Sydney has a great deal of variety in terms of places to eat and drink.

King’s Street, Newtown, is well known by locals for its cultural variety and choice, and is only a short distance from Circular Quay by train.

The different bays around the harbour provide a more upmarket version of the fish and chippie. Doyle's, of Circular Quay and Watson's Bay, is probably the most well-known fish restaurant in Sydney.

Areas such as Bondi Beach are popular destinations for drinks and reasonably prices meals, overlooking the bay and beach.

Pubs and Hotels

Head up to King’s Cross for the night-life, pubs and bands.

For a great night of jazz, try The Basement in Reiby Place, Circular Quay, a popular Sydney venue.

Oxford Street, famous for the Lesbian and Gay Mardi Gras held each year, is east of Hyde Park, and has loads of pubs, cafes and trendy shops.

The Rocks is a popular place to visit for its historical interest as the oldest area in Sydney, and also for its cafes and pubs, as well as a Pub Walking Tour, combining beer with learning.

Shopping

Markets

There are some great markets to visit in Sydney.

Every weekend, The Rocks Market is open, and Paddy’s Market, Sydney’s oldest market, is easy to get to via public transport – and the Metro (Haymarket stop).

A short bus trip away, (and not to be confused with Paddy’s) Paddington market is great to visit for unique arts and crafts.