Guidebook for Surry Hills
Getting Around
Central Station - This will take you anywhere in Sydney that you need to go
489 locals recommend
Central Station
Eddy AvenueCentral Station - This will take you anywhere in Sydney that you need to go
Food Scene
One of our favourite breakfast places in Surry - Inventive breakfast and lunch dishes served in a rustic-chic space with a funky outdoor courtyard.
Mon to Fri: 7am - 4pm
Sat to Sun: 8am - 3pm
26 locals recommend
Orto Trading Co.
56-58 Waterloo StOne of our favourite breakfast places in Surry - Inventive breakfast and lunch dishes served in a rustic-chic space with a funky outdoor courtyard.
Mon to Fri: 7am - 4pm
Sat to Sun: 8am - 3pm
The best tarts you will ever eat. Famous for their chocolate tarts, sausage rolls and amazing fresh pastries.
7am – 6pm Monday to Friday
7am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday
324 locals recommend
Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
633 Bourke StThe best tarts you will ever eat. Famous for their chocolate tarts, sausage rolls and amazing fresh pastries.
7am – 6pm Monday to Friday
7am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday
Reuben Hills
61 Albion StMust try the salted caramel shake and the fried chicken.
Tacos, salads and margaritas served in a colourful late-night hangout with DJ sets at weekends.
Mon - Thurs 12:00pm til late
Fri & Sat 12:00pm - 3:00am
Sun 12:00pm - 10:00pm
47 locals recommend
El Loco at Excelsior
64 Foveaux StTacos, salads and margaritas served in a colourful late-night hangout with DJ sets at weekends.
Mon - Thurs 12:00pm til late
Fri & Sat 12:00pm - 3:00am
Sun 12:00pm - 10:00pm
The soft shell crab burger, meat waffles and shakes are the go to foods!
Also the best cronuts you'll ever eat. Doughnut + Croissant = Delicious!!
80 locals recommend
Paramount Coffee Project
80 Commonwealth StThe soft shell crab burger, meat waffles and shakes are the go to foods!
Also the best cronuts you'll ever eat. Doughnut + Croissant = Delicious!!
Classic Indian eatery with chandeliers and wooden furniture, offering takeaway and banquet options.
27 locals recommend
Maya Da Dhaba
431 Cleveland StClassic Indian eatery with chandeliers and wooden furniture, offering takeaway and banquet options.
Laneway wine bar serving Modern Australian food, with champagne room, rococo chairs and chandeliers.
228 locals recommend
The Winery
285A Crown StLaneway wine bar serving Modern Australian food, with champagne room, rococo chairs and chandeliers.
Laid-back gourmet burger chain that also offers beers, spiked milkshakes and sweet potato fries.
41 locals recommend
Thai Me Up on Oxford
112 Oxford StLaid-back gourmet burger chain that also offers beers, spiked milkshakes and sweet potato fries.
Upbeat restaurant in a converted warehouse serving contemporary cuisine with Middle Eastern accents.
88 locals recommend
NOMAD
16 Foster StUpbeat restaurant in a converted warehouse serving contemporary cuisine with Middle Eastern accents.
Bustling pub offering up steak specials and casual grub amid kitschy murals and checkered floors.
52 locals recommend
Forrester's
336 Riley StBustling pub offering up steak specials and casual grub amid kitschy murals and checkered floors.
Hip, licensed cafe in a warehouse-style space, with inventive all-day breakfast and lunch options.
Open 7am to 4pm daily — Kitchen closes at 3pm
65 locals recommend
Three Williams
613A Elizabeth StHip, licensed cafe in a warehouse-style space, with inventive all-day breakfast and lunch options.
Open 7am to 4pm daily — Kitchen closes at 3pm
Gelato Messina Surry Hills
389 Crown StBest gelato in town!!
Seriously good cupcakes - Favorite Flavors: Salted Caramel, Lavender, Toffee & Pure Sparkle.
Sparkle Cupcakery
100 Collins StSeriously good cupcakes - Favorite Flavors: Salted Caramel, Lavender, Toffee & Pure Sparkle.
Nourishing Quarter
315 Cleveland StReally yummy vegan & vegie food!!
Mums Table Surry Hills
457-459 Elizabeth StHome-cooked style authentic Vietnamese cuisine - Best pho in town!!
Sleek, buzzy eatery with moody decor, offering upmarket New York-style bagels and brunch staples.
11 locals recommend
Brooklyn Hide
226 Commonwealth StSleek, buzzy eatery with moody decor, offering upmarket New York-style bagels and brunch staples.
Abdul’s Restaurant
563 Elizabeth StBest lebanese food!!
Asian fusion food and coffee in a hip hangout with graffitied walls and a private courtyard.
Must try their 63 degree eggs!!
39 locals recommend
Devon Cafe
76 Devonshire StAsian fusion food and coffee in a hip hangout with graffitied walls and a private courtyard.
Must try their 63 degree eggs!!
Amazing dumplings but they're on the more expensive side.
Open 7 nights: 5.30 - 9.30pm
11 locals recommend
Missy K
160 Flinders StAmazing dumplings but they're on the more expensive side.
Open 7 nights: 5.30 - 9.30pm
The Grounds is the closest thing to food heaven in Sydney. With great food along with expertly roasted coffee, a market where you can buy local artisan food, and the ‘grounds’ where you wonder around and pick up a seedling or two or simply admire the current seasons fare. You’ll be in for a wait so get in early, pop your name on the list!!
432 locals recommend
The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley StThe Grounds is the closest thing to food heaven in Sydney. With great food along with expertly roasted coffee, a market where you can buy local artisan food, and the ‘grounds’ where you wonder around and pick up a seedling or two or simply admire the current seasons fare. You’ll be in for a wait so get in early, pop your name on the list!!
A famous pub on the beach at Watsons Bay. Another must to visit. Catch the ferry to the Quay and then a special ferry to Watson Bay for lunch. Either have a drink at the pub and have lunch there or at Doyles next door.
193 locals recommend
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
1 Military RdA famous pub on the beach at Watsons Bay. Another must to visit. Catch the ferry to the Quay and then a special ferry to Watson Bay for lunch. Either have a drink at the pub and have lunch there or at Doyles next door.
The famous chain of thoroughly addictive soup dumplings is only 15 minutes walk away. On the first floor of World Square, this retail precinct is also worth a look.
113 locals recommend
Din Tai Fung World Square Restaurant
644 George StThe famous chain of thoroughly addictive soup dumplings is only 15 minutes walk away. On the first floor of World Square, this retail precinct is also worth a look.
Bread, pastries and breakfast plates. It's all good. Hard to get a table on the weekends sometimes, so takeaway is the go.
98 locals recommend
Brickfields
206 Cleveland StBread, pastries and breakfast plates. It's all good. Hard to get a table on the weekends sometimes, so takeaway is the go.
Essentials
Woolworths Metro Surry Hills
413-417 Bourke StConveniently located near central station
The studio is so gorgeous, a peaceful haven in the midst of the city's hectic buzz.
19 locals recommend
BodyMindLife Surry Hills
432 Mary StThe studio is so gorgeous, a peaceful haven in the midst of the city's hectic buzz.
Woolworths Redfern
261-265 Chalmers StOpen 7am–10pm every day
Arts & Culture
Free entry - Hidden gem, with an incredibly raw collection of contemporary Chinese art.
Downstairs is the Teahouse which serves dumplings and finest Chinese and Taiwanese teas.
329 locals recommend
White Rabbit Gallery
30 Balfour StFree entry - Hidden gem, with an incredibly raw collection of contemporary Chinese art.
Downstairs is the Teahouse which serves dumplings and finest Chinese and Taiwanese teas.
The visitor is offered the unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the space – the studio with his unfinished paintings, art equipment and collections of reference books, and the graffiti w
90 locals recommend
Brett Whiteley Studio
2 Raper StThe visitor is offered the unique opportunity to experience the atmosphere of the space – the studio with his unfinished paintings, art equipment and collections of reference books, and the graffiti w
Producers of award winning classical and contemporary theatre
84 locals recommend
Belvoir Street Theatre
25 Belvoir StProducers of award winning classical and contemporary theatre
Chalk Horse
167 William StThe gallery exhibits a range of work by Australian and international artists.
Housed in a heritage-listed terrace building, this gallery boasts a comprehensive collection of Australian and international art.
Badger and Fox Gallery
201 Albion StHoused in a heritage-listed terrace building, this gallery boasts a comprehensive collection of Australian and international art.
One-of-a-kind pieces by local artists star at Brand X, part visual arts studio, part exhibition space, part creative retail store.
Brand X Studio
180B Campbell StOne-of-a-kind pieces by local artists star at Brand X, part visual arts studio, part exhibition space, part creative retail store.
Wednesday nights are a bonus with free talks and films.
Open every day 10am until 5pm.
891 locals recommend
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery RoadWednesday nights are a bonus with free talks and films.
Open every day 10am until 5pm.
Fun and interactive museum.
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Adult $15
Children 16 years and under FREE
Open daily
10:00am – 5:00pm
168 locals recommend
Powerhouse Museum
500 Harris StFun and interactive museum.
Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Adult $15
Children 16 years and under FREE
Open daily
10:00am – 5:00pm
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favourite bars, must try their fresh green apple and tequilla mixer and you're guaranteed an excellent margarita.
No cover charge an free popcorn.
43 locals recommend
Tio's Cerveceria
14 Foster StOne of our favourite bars, must try their fresh green apple and tequilla mixer and you're guaranteed an excellent margarita.
No cover charge an free popcorn.
Quirky cocktails and bites in a snug, candlelit bar with nautical-chic decor and a relaxed vibe.
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 4pm till midnight
32 locals recommend
Button Bar
65 Foveaux StQuirky cocktails and bites in a snug, candlelit bar with nautical-chic decor and a relaxed vibe.
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 4pm till midnight
The classic Sydney karaoke club may not boast the most amazing song selection, but it does have fluoro hieroglyphs painted on the walls.
Ding Dong Dang
7 Randle StThe classic Sydney karaoke club may not boast the most amazing song selection, but it does have fluoro hieroglyphs painted on the walls.
US-style diner and bar serving hot dogs and retro cocktails, with booth seats, live music and DJs.
Opening Hours
Mon- Wed 5pm – late
Thur 5pm – 3am
Fri 5pm – 3am
Sat 6pm – 3am
Sun 6pm – 3am
62 locals recommend
The Soda Factory
16 Wentworth AveUS-style diner and bar serving hot dogs and retro cocktails, with booth seats, live music and DJs.
Opening Hours
Mon- Wed 5pm – late
Thur 5pm – 3am
Fri 5pm – 3am
Sat 6pm – 3am
Sun 6pm – 3am
Jazz club - Monday nights are free entry with our Jazz Jam and Games Night. With live music and board games a plenty. It's boogie woogie with your backgammon.
6 locals recommend
505 Cleveland St
505 Cleveland StreetJazz club - Monday nights are free entry with our Jazz Jam and Games Night. With live music and board games a plenty. It's boogie woogie with your backgammon.
Our favourite local pub. Dove and Olive is a local pub dedicated to craft beer and serves yummy food.
Mon – Fri 10:00 – midnight
Sat – Sun 11:00 – midnight
52 locals recommend
Dove & Olive
156 Devonshire StOur favourite local pub. Dove and Olive is a local pub dedicated to craft beer and serves yummy food.
Mon – Fri 10:00 – midnight
Sat – Sun 11:00 – midnight
Awesome whisky bar, with loads of different whiskies and good old music.
185 locals recommend
The Baxter Inn
156 Clarence StAwesome whisky bar, with loads of different whiskies and good old music.
Baroque bar with exposed-brick walls, serving French and Swiss absinthe, biscotti and chocolates.
10 locals recommend
Absinthesalon
87 Albion StBaroque bar with exposed-brick walls, serving French and Swiss absinthe, biscotti and chocolates.
The Wanderer
501 Elizabeth StLittle wine bar with sliders, buffalo wings and great vibe
Go there for the view of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
Monday To Thursday: 8:00am - Midnight
Friday 8:00am - 01:00 am
Saturday: 9.00am - 01:00 am
Sunday: 9.00am - 01:00 am
7 Days A Week
403 locals recommend
Opera Bar
Macquarie StreetGo there for the view of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
Monday To Thursday: 8:00am - Midnight
Friday 8:00am - 01:00 am
Saturday: 9.00am - 01:00 am
Sunday: 9.00am - 01:00 am
7 Days A Week
Star City Casino - Entertainment complex Lyric Theatre, Marque, Boutiques, Restaurants and other food outlets
358 locals recommend
The Star Sydney
20-80 Pyrmont StStar City Casino - Entertainment complex Lyric Theatre, Marque, Boutiques, Restaurants and other food outlets
Right on the beach and hugely popular, the Bucket List is a bit Saint Tropez right on Bondi. Get a jug of Pimms and a bucket of prawns and get down to some serious people watching.
438 locals recommend
The Bucket List
1 Queen Elizabeth DrRight on the beach and hugely popular, the Bucket List is a bit Saint Tropez right on Bondi. Get a jug of Pimms and a bucket of prawns and get down to some serious people watching.
Entertainment & Activities
Classic and cult movies, plus new releases and a cosy bar, in an art deco building from 1940.
75 locals recommend
Golden Age Cinema & Bar
80 Commonwealth StClassic and cult movies, plus new releases and a cosy bar, in an art deco building from 1940.
OPENING HOURS:
9:30am - 7:00pm daily
LAST ENTRIES:
Strictly 6:00pm
9 locals recommend
Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife
OPENING HOURS:
9:30am - 7:00pm daily
LAST ENTRIES:
Strictly 6:00pm
The location is probably one of the best ones for a Lunapark, just next to the Harbour Bridge and with a lovely sunset view.
373 locals recommend
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrThe location is probably one of the best ones for a Lunapark, just next to the Harbour Bridge and with a lovely sunset view.
Recommend taking a ferry ride there from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay.
Adults$46
Opening Hours:
9.30am - 4.30pm (May - Aug)
9.30am - 5.00pm (Sept - Apr)
9.30am - 4.30pm (New Year’s Eve)
613 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadRecommend taking a ferry ride there from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay.
Adults$46
Opening Hours:
9.30am - 4.30pm (May - Aug)
9.30am - 5.00pm (Sept - Apr)
9.30am - 4.30pm (New Year’s Eve)
This is place is yet another secret of Sydney. It has lovely panoramic views of the famous Sydney harbour which looks awesome both day and night.
25 locals recommend
Observatory Hill Park
1001 Upper Fort StThis is place is yet another secret of Sydney. It has lovely panoramic views of the famous Sydney harbour which looks awesome both day and night.
Everything Else
My favourite gallery - Outre has set the Sydney gallery scene ablaze with its mash-up displays pop, surrealism, street, tiki, folk, retro and underground artworks.
Outré Gallery
285 Crown StMy favourite gallery - Outre has set the Sydney gallery scene ablaze with its mash-up displays pop, surrealism, street, tiki, folk, retro and underground artworks.