Food Scene
Tigerbakers
Friendly locals place for coffee and breakfast
3GROUP
199 Darlinghurst RdGreat espresso
Paper Box Thai Noodle Bar
274-290 Victoria StTHE Thai takeaway / diner in the neighbourhood
Cheap and good quality Italian food eat in or takeaway. Also birthplace of the Tropfest film festival!
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Tropicana Caffe
227 Victoria StCheap and good quality Italian food eat in or takeaway. Also birthplace of the Tropfest film festival!
Malabar South Indian Restaurant
274 Victoria StBest curry I have found and well priced
Mad Pizza E Bar
312 Victoria StQuattro Fromaggio with truffle oil. Enough said.
Great Japanese - less about sushi, more about mains
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Yachiyo Japanese Bistro Darlinghurst
346 Victoria StGreat Japanese - less about sushi, more about mains
Fu Manchu
66 Victoria StTrendy, contemporary Chinese food
Italian how it should be: a few dishes, done very very well. Very trendy place.
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Buffalo Dining Club
116 Surrey StItalian how it should be: a few dishes, done very very well. Very trendy place.
The original bill granger cafe that is now world famous (3 month waiting list in Tokyo). Expect a bit of a line on Saturday morning.
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Bills
433 Liverpool StThe original bill granger cafe that is now world famous (3 month waiting list in Tokyo). Expect a bit of a line on Saturday morning.
Cho Cho San
73 Macleay StUltra trendy new Japanese
The Butler
123 Victoria StCool place, great views.
Una's
340 Victoria StWhen you need a proper feed. You have a schnitzel from unas.
TINY place that looks like shit but is actually awesome.
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Dumpling and Noodle House
165-167 Victoria StTINY place that looks like shit but is actually awesome.
Room Ten
10 Llankelly PlCoffee that makes you think you have died and gone to heaven.
Drinks & Nightlife
Actually one of the world's best cocktail bars (has won several global awards)
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Eau De Vie
285 Darlinghurst RdActually one of the world's best cocktail bars (has won several global awards)
My favourite bar. Probably because the beer is good, the service is even better and they serve awesome charcuterie
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Chester White Cured Diner
3 Orwell StMy favourite bar. Probably because the beer is good, the service is even better and they serve awesome charcuterie
The Taphouse
122 Flinders StBeer lovers only. Many interesting craft beers available.
Henrietta Supper Club
292-294 Victoria StVery (very) late night speakeasy. Cool crowd only.
Chachi's
218 William StUnderground little music venue
Just a local pub. You'll have no complaints. Cheap and cheerful.
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Kings Cross Hotel
244-248 William StJust a local pub. You'll have no complaints. Cheap and cheerful.
Essentials
Coles Kings Cross
94 Darlinghurst RdLocal supermarket
Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveThe nicer grocery store in the neighbourhood
Shopping
The ABSOLUTE BEST ice cream you have ever tasted. I guarantee it. Prepare for massive queues, especially at night. Worth the wait.
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Gelato Messina Darlinghurst
241 Victoria StThe ABSOLUTE BEST ice cream you have ever tasted. I guarantee it. Prepare for massive queues, especially at night. Worth the wait.