Guidebook for Parramatta
Food Scene
Best sausage rolls - the pork & fennel are my favorite, beautiful artisan breads and good coffee. Lovely outdoor seating on the square in the sun and great people watching spot! Only a short 5 min stroll.
Bourke Street Bakery Parramatta
190 Church StBest sausage rolls - the pork & fennel are my favorite, beautiful artisan breads and good coffee. Lovely outdoor seating on the square in the sun and great people watching spot! Only a short 5 min stroll.
This is our "go-to" Japanese, located 2 mins walk across the road around the corner. The staff are super friendly and the menu is fantastic!
Umaya Japanese Restaurant Parramatta
134-140 Marsden StThis is our "go-to" Japanese, located 2 mins walk across the road around the corner. The staff are super friendly and the menu is fantastic!
Best Vietnamese food in Parra! Located a 7 min walk, just on the other-side of the train station next to Westfield shopping centre. BYO.
6 locals recommend
Pho Pasteur
137 Church StBest Vietnamese food in Parra! Located a 7 min walk, just on the other-side of the train station next to Westfield shopping centre. BYO.
Best coffee in Parramatta! They also do awesome brekky, brunch and lunch. Located by the Parramatta River, under the brand new Altitude building by Meriton. Only a short 10 min stroll down Church Street. They are also an awesome tapas / wine bar by night!
River Cafe Parramatta
330 Church StreetBest coffee in Parramatta! They also do awesome brekky, brunch and lunch. Located by the Parramatta River, under the brand new Altitude building by Meriton. Only a short 10 min stroll down Church Street. They are also an awesome tapas / wine bar by night!
Great breakfast if your looking for something a little different! Approx 15 min stroll.
Paper Plane Cafe
2 Horwood PlGreat breakfast if your looking for something a little different! Approx 15 min stroll.
Every Friday Centenary Square hosts a growers market and a variety of food trucks and stalls. I highly recommend checking it out!
Centenary Square
Church StreetEvery Friday Centenary Square hosts a growers market and a variety of food trucks and stalls. I highly recommend checking it out!
If you are looking for a fine dining experience then this is the place to go. Courtney's Brasserie menu is defined by the freshest, locally sourced ingredients on the day. I recommend the degustation menu, 7 courses for $85 pp, with matched wines $135 pp.
Courtney's Catering
30 Charles StIf you are looking for a fine dining experience then this is the place to go. Courtney's Brasserie menu is defined by the freshest, locally sourced ingredients on the day. I recommend the degustation menu, 7 courses for $85 pp, with matched wines $135 pp.
Select Modern Australian food in a light-filled venue with exposed-brick walls and a cosy courtyard. I recommend The Emporium for breakfast.
7 locals recommend
The Coffee Emporium Restaurant & Bar
51 Phillip StSelect Modern Australian food in a light-filled venue with exposed-brick walls and a cosy courtyard. I recommend The Emporium for breakfast.
Drinks & Nightlife
Located in the Park Royal this cute little cocktail bar hosts live music most Fri and Sat nights. They also have an awesome outside area to enjoy those balmy summer nights whilst sipping away on a cocktail or two!
BAR 30 & Bistro
30 Phillip StLocated in the Park Royal this cute little cocktail bar hosts live music most Fri and Sat nights. They also have an awesome outside area to enjoy those balmy summer nights whilst sipping away on a cocktail or two!
Only open Saturdays 2pm-5pm. This is one of Parra's best kept secrets. Our very own locally brewed beer. Located in North Parramatta you will need to catch a bus for this one, but it is so worth it!
Riverside Brewing Company
2 N Rocks RdOnly open Saturdays 2pm-5pm. This is one of Parra's best kept secrets. Our very own locally brewed beer. Located in North Parramatta you will need to catch a bus for this one, but it is so worth it!
Located just around the corner, this is our local pub. It has an outdoor beer garden and a Thai kitchen.
32 locals recommend
Woolpack Hotel
229 Chalmers StLocated just around the corner, this is our local pub. It has an outdoor beer garden and a Thai kitchen.
The commercial hotel is a popular Parramatta institution. Good pub food and popular beer garden.
7 locals recommend
The Commercial Hotel
2 Hassall StreetThe commercial hotel is a popular Parramatta institution. Good pub food and popular beer garden.
Parks & Nature
Located at the end of Hunter Street, or via the main entrance on O'connell Street, the park is only a 2 min stroll away. Great for leisurely walks, cycling, running or just relaxing. The Parramatta river runs through the Park. There are several BBQ areas as well. There is also a restaurant and a cafe.
63 locals recommend
Parramatta Park
Macquarie StreetLocated at the end of Hunter Street, or via the main entrance on O'connell Street, the park is only a 2 min stroll away. Great for leisurely walks, cycling, running or just relaxing. The Parramatta river runs through the Park. There are several BBQ areas as well. There is also a restaurant and a cafe.
Its definitely worth taking a stroll along the river day or night! There are many information plaques along the river with interesting historical facts about the early settlement of Parramatta and our Aboriginal cultural heritage.
11 locals recommend
Parramatta River
Its definitely worth taking a stroll along the river day or night! There are many information plaques along the river with interesting historical facts about the early settlement of Parramatta and our Aboriginal cultural heritage.
One of Sydney's best kept secrets! I've been living in Sydney 20+ years and only just discovered this little gem! Only a 15 min train ride to Auburn + 20 min bus ride (Bus 909). Admission is $4
The Auburn Botanic garden features a Fauna Reserve with kangaroos, wombats, wallabies and emus, a Sunken Rose Garden, a Scented Garden, the Japanese garden, a tree lined Reflection Pool, native Rain-forest, as well as an Avery. Peacocks, swans and native birds roam freely in the gardens
There is a picnic area, I recommend packing a picnic lunch as they don't have any cafe or eatery's in the gardens or nearby.
12 locals recommend
Auburn Botanic Gardens
Chiswick RoadOne of Sydney's best kept secrets! I've been living in Sydney 20+ years and only just discovered this little gem! Only a 15 min train ride to Auburn + 20 min bus ride (Bus 909). Admission is $4
The Auburn Botanic garden features a Fauna Reserve with kangaroos, wombats, wallabies and emus, a Sunken Rose Garden, a Scented Garden, the Japanese garden, a tree lined Reflection Pool, native Rain-forest, as well as an Avery. Peacocks, swans and native birds roam freely in the gardens
There is a picnic area, I recommend packing a picnic lunch as they don't have any cafe or eatery's in the gardens or nearby.
Arts & Culture
Part of "Sydney living museums" Built for the young military couple John and Elizabeth Macarthur and their growing family in 1793, Elizabeth Farm is one of the oldest homes in Australia. The site is now perfect for a day out; once you’ve explored the house, you can borrow a picnic blanket and relax in the sun. Bring a picnic from home or there’s also a tearoom that serves snacks and drinks.
14 locals recommend
Elizabeth Farm
70 Alice StPart of "Sydney living museums" Built for the young military couple John and Elizabeth Macarthur and their growing family in 1793, Elizabeth Farm is one of the oldest homes in Australia. The site is now perfect for a day out; once you’ve explored the house, you can borrow a picnic blanket and relax in the sun. Bring a picnic from home or there’s also a tearoom that serves snacks and drinks.
Shopping
If your born to shop then this is your destination! Boasting your favourite retailers across women's and men's fashion, kids, home and decor and more. Conveniently located just across the road only 5 mins walk. There is also a Coles and Woolworths on level 5.
115 locals recommend
Westfield Parramatta
159-175 Church StIf your born to shop then this is your destination! Boasting your favourite retailers across women's and men's fashion, kids, home and decor and more. Conveniently located just across the road only 5 mins walk. There is also a Coles and Woolworths on level 5.
Essentials
Conveniently located in the Westfield just across the road. You will find Coles on level 5.
21 locals recommend
Coles Parramatta North
cnr Church StConveniently located in the Westfield just across the road. You will find Coles on level 5.
The BWS is a bottle shop, there are two located in the Westfield. One is on level 1, the other on Level 5 by the Woolworths.
BWS Parramatta Westfield - Level 5
175 Church StThe BWS is a bottle shop, there are two located in the Westfield. One is on level 1, the other on Level 5 by the Woolworths.
Mr Liquor Parramatta
175 Church StLocated on Level 5 inside the Westfield by the Coles.
Entertainment & Activities
Conveniently located inside the Westfield across from the train station. Only a 7 min walk.
23 locals recommend
Event Cinemas Parramatta
175 Church StConveniently located inside the Westfield across from the train station. Only a 7 min walk.