Waterloo, and surrounding Sydney
Local cafes and restaurants
Any cafes and restaurants that I'd recommend you try.
Awesome pub and you can dine downstairs at the Italian restaurant. Make sure you book.
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The Dolphin Hotel
412 Crown StreetAwesome pub and you can dine downstairs at the Italian restaurant. Make sure you book.
One of my favorite places for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. A 5-minute walk from here.
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Kepos Street Kitchen
96 Kepos StOne of my favorite places for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. A 5-minute walk from here.
St Jude Cafe
728 Bourke StAn awesome cafe that's really close walking distance
First Drop Cafe
69 Baptist StAnother lovely breakfast spot the locals love
Via Napoli Pizzeria
628 Crown StWood-fired pizza is busy and delicious here.
Sydney institution for coffee and pasteries.
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Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
633 Bourke StSydney institution for coffee and pasteries.
Masala Theory
545 Crown StModern and delicious indian
The best gelato in Sydney. Another must-try.
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Gelato Messina Surry Hills
389 Crown StThe best gelato in Sydney. Another must-try.
Amazing little Italian wine bar. So good. Great vibes. The staff are excellent. Love this place.
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Cake Wines Cellar Door
16 Eveleigh StAmazing little Italian wine bar. So good. Great vibes. The staff are excellent. Love this place.
Another amazing restaurant. It's a bit more expensive but the food is reimagined Lebanese cuisine & the signature cocktails are served in a stylish, light-filled restaurant.
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Nour
490 Crown StAnother amazing restaurant. It's a bit more expensive but the food is reimagined Lebanese cuisine & the signature cocktails are served in a stylish, light-filled restaurant.
Part of the grounds this is a lovely place for brunch
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The Potting Shed
43 Bourke RdPart of the grounds this is a lovely place for brunch
Another Sydney must-see. They do regular installations around festive times of the year. Need to book ahead, as it gets really busy. More for breakfast and lunch.
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The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley StAnother Sydney must-see. They do regular installations around festive times of the year. Need to book ahead, as it gets really busy. More for breakfast and lunch.
Fun and fabulous south East Asian food. Awesome atmosphere.
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Chin Chin Sydney
69 Commonwealth StFun and fabulous south East Asian food. Awesome atmosphere.
Zushi Surry Hills
285A Crown Street
Three Blue Ducks Rosebery
85 Dunning AveLocal Pubs & Bars
Local pub with the young crowd and cheap but tasty food. Weekly specials and trivia.
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Moore Park View Hotel
853 S Dowling StLocal pub with the young crowd and cheap but tasty food. Weekly specials and trivia.
Huge pub with loads of locals, good food, and DJ on Friday and Satursday's
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The Clock
470 Crown StHuge pub with loads of locals, good food, and DJ on Friday and Satursday's
The Trinity
505 Crown StAnother nice pub / bar which the locals love
Cute bar with an open roof. Note, that you need to go up the stairs, it's different from the bar downstairs.
Tilly May's
505 Crown StreetCute bar with an open roof. Note, that you need to go up the stairs, it's different from the bar downstairs.
Another local pub which is awesome. Dogs are allowed in this one.
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The Carrington
565 Bourke StAnother local pub which is awesome. Dogs are allowed in this one.
A little bit further down Crown Street, but worth the walk or Uber. Great wine bar. A Sydney institution.
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The Winery
285A Crown StA little bit further down Crown Street, but worth the walk or Uber. Great wine bar. A Sydney institution.
Cheap tacos and margs. A little bit further, but has an awesome vibe especially on Fridays when everyone finishes work.
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El Loco at Excelsior
64 Foveaux StCheap tacos and margs. A little bit further, but has an awesome vibe especially on Fridays when everyone finishes work.
Forrester's
336 Riley StGreat bar and awesome vibes. Comedy show on Tuesdays.
Locals love this dive bar. It's more on the grungy side.
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The Cricketers Arms Hotel
106 Fitzroy StLocals love this dive bar. It's more on the grungy side.
Archie Rose Distilling Co.
85 Dunning AveHead to the distillery for a gin.
The Soda Factory
16 Wentworth AveFun place for drinks and dancing
The Beresford
354 Bourke StWoollahra Hotel
116 Queen StPaddo Inn
338 Oxford St
The Light Brigade
Jersey RoadEntertainment
Autumn and Spring Carnival racing is a 5 min Uber or 15 min walk down the road.
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Royal Randwick Racecourse
Alison RoadAutumn and Spring Carnival racing is a 5 min Uber or 15 min walk down the road.
Mini putt put golf and drinks. Loads of fun for couples or groups of friends.
Holey Moley Golf Club Alexandria
75 O'Riordan StreetMini putt put golf and drinks. Loads of fun for couples or groups of friends.
Amazing for walks around the park, hiring a bike, feeding the ducks, stopping for a coffee, or having a picnic.
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Parque Centenário
15 Locked BagAmazing for walks around the park, hiring a bike, feeding the ducks, stopping for a coffee, or having a picnic.
Hyper Karting
207 Park Rd SHijinx Hotel Alexandria
MANIAX Axe Throwing - MARRICKVILLE
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrJardim Botânico Real de Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadÓpera de Sydney
Ponte do Porto de Sydney
Sydney Harbour BridgeFitness & get active
Virgin Active Moore Park
4 Defries AveLocal gym if you're a member
Moore Park Golf Driving Range
Cleveland StreetDriving range right on our doorstep - 10 min walk
If golfing is more your think it's 10 mins walk from here
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Moore Park Golf Course
Cleveland StreetIf golfing is more your think it's 10 mins walk from here
Centennial Parklands Sports Centre
Lang RoadLocal tennis courts which are also walking distance
9 degrees Waterloo
21 Danks StreetThe bouldering gym is less than 5 mins away.
The Toll House Health and Wellness
KX Pilates Surry Hills
103-107 Foveaux StShopping, groceries & essentials
Coles Waterloo
1 Crystal StOur local Coles which is a couple of minutes walk
ALDI Waterloo
20 A Danks StOur local ALDI. Also a couple of minutes' walk.
Local shopping center. About 10 minutes but has more shops.
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East Village Shopping Centre
4 Defries AveLocal shopping center. About 10 minutes but has more shops.
Supa Centa Moore Park
2a Todman AvenueWestfield Bondi Junction
500 Oxford StHuge shopping mall
Broadway Sydney
1 Bay StAnother great shopping centre
Would highly recommend a trip to Pitt Street mall for lots of shopping
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Pitt Street Mall
Pitt Street MallWould highly recommend a trip to Pitt Street mall for lots of shopping
If you need a hairdresser I'd highly recommend these guys. They're awesome, and the salon is such a delight to be in.
Headcase Hair
242 Oxford StreetIf you need a hairdresser I'd highly recommend these guys. They're awesome, and the salon is such a delight to be in.
Foam Laundry Lounge
20A Danks StreetLaundromat 5 mins walk
Beaches and sightseeing
Our closest beach is very cool and a nice swim. Get here via Uber or bus.
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Clovelly Beach
Our closest beach is very cool and a nice swim. Get here via Uber or bus.
Praia de Coogee
Another beach which you can drive to
A bit further away, but a must for anyone who has never been to Sydney before - especially in the Summer. Recommend going for the whole day. Catch the train from Redfern or Green Square to Bondi Junction. Or Uber. Parking can be expensive and a nightmare so take that into consideration.
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Bondi Beach
A bit further away, but a must for anyone who has never been to Sydney before - especially in the Summer. Recommend going for the whole day. Catch the train from Redfern or Green Square to Bondi Junction. Or Uber. Parking can be expensive and a nightmare so take that into consideration.
A must for snorkeling and seeing the famous Sydney groper fish, which is protected, so no spearfishing.
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Gordons Bay
A must for snorkeling and seeing the famous Sydney groper fish, which is protected, so no spearfishing.
A Sydney tradition and one of the best walks you'll do. Stop at cafes for lunch along the way. Or grab a drink at a pub at either end
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Caminhada de Bondi a Coogee
A Sydney tradition and one of the best walks you'll do. Stop at cafes for lunch along the way. Or grab a drink at a pub at either end
Day trips
Highly recommend catching the bus to the city, then jumping on a ferry to Manly. It's an amazing day trip. Beach, sun, lunch and drinks.
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Praia de Manly
Highly recommend catching the bus to the city, then jumping on a ferry to Manly. It's an amazing day trip. Beach, sun, lunch and drinks.