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Local recommendations

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Dining in Sydney


  • The Corner House

    This trendy restaurant and cocktail bar is the ultimate in Bondi cool.
    The traditional style pizza is always a favourite, and the cocktails upstairs are mixed to perfection.

    281 Bondi road, Bondi
    (02) 8020 6698

  • North Bondi Italian Food

    Overlook famous Bondi Beach in one of the hippest and noisiest upmarket cafetaria in Sydney. Put your name down for a table, and while you wait, enjoy a campari fresh grapefruit as you watch the sun set. For desert you must try the crunchy orange granita over smooth sweetened cream. Yum!

    118-120 Ramsgate Ave, Bondi Beach
    (02) 9300 4400

  • Ramen Kan

    This very popular place is known for its big bowls of Ramen noodles and soups. It is open for lunch and dinner, and perfect for hungry tummies.

    33 Bronte Rd, Shop 3
    Bondi Junction
    (02) 9386 9889

  • Icebergs Dining Room and Bar

    This is Sydneys most glamorous and iconic restaurant. The views are as beautiful as the patrons. And if you are coming for a meal or a cocktail, these are as magnificently crafted.

    1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach
    (02) 9365 9000

  • Sean’s Panaroma

    Enjoy the fresh and bright flavours on this inspiring seasonal menu. This shabby-chic beachside institution. Part of the pleasure is admiring the Bondi Humanity strolling by.

    270 Cambell Pde,
    Bondi
    (02) 9365 4924

  • Rockpool on George

    Treat yourself to a dining adventure at this three hat restaurant. The food is spectacular, creative, beautifully prepared and presented. The elegant simplicity of the surrounds contribute to the ambience, as does the view of the chefs in action. Attentive and knowledgeable service contribute to this special dining experience.

    107 George Street, The Rocks
    (02) 9252 1888

    http://www.rockpool.com/sydney/food/

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Cafes in Sydney


  • The Shop

    This small, no fuss, Kiwi run hole in the wall caf serves up excellent breakfast and lunch, and turns into a busy wine and tapas bar when the sun goes down. The coffee is the best in Bondi!

    78 Curlewis St, Bondi Beach
    (02) 92652600

  • Brown Sugar

    Brown Sugar has what it takes to pull the locals in for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It casually and cleverly transforms from a vibrant breakfast spot, to a cosy and chic dining room which serves fantastic modern cuisine.

    106 Curlewis St, Bondi
    (02) 9310 1566

  • Jeds

    The casual, laid back Jamaican style caf is a popular haunt for the local Bondi hipsterespecially the hung over variety on Sunday morning, who come for Jeds famous and satisfying Mexican Scrambled Eggs. The portions are generous, and the superb coffee always does the trick.

    96 Glenayr Ave, Bondi Beach
    (02) 9365 0022

  • Savta

    Just a stones throw away is this comfy and casual Mediterranean caf. The food is fabulous, fresh and quick. You must try their Spiced lamb (kefta) burger and Israeli salad. Good size portions and good value.

    Shop 5/4-12 Waverley St, Bondi Junction
    (02) 9369 4222

  • Triple Pick Coffee

    Enjoy the aromas of the high quality Indonesian Arabica Beans as you read the morning paper. Beans roasted daily, as freshness and quality are this cafs top priority.

    17 Gray St, Bondi Junction
    (02) 9388 9015

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Pubs in Sydney


  • The Eastern

    A very short stroll from the apartment is this fun local pub. On a sunny day the outdoor area is a lovely place to sit, drink, chat and eat above usual pub standard food. At night the indoors are inviting. Thursday night is young night.

    Westfield Bondi Junction
    Level 3, 500 Oxford St,
    Bondi Junction

  • The Woollahra Hotel (Bistro Moncur, Back Bar, Pub, Bottle shop)

    The Woollahra hotel is a 20 minute walk (or short cab ride) from Bondi Junction. Bistro Moncur is fine dining with a price tag to match. Upstairs is chilled, with live music on Thursday and Sunday.

    116 Queen St, Woollahra
    (02) 9327 9777

  • Mill Hill Hotel

    For lunch time specials and $10 steak nights, this Hotel is known for quality and value for money. Enjoy happy hour and cocktail specials. This place is an all round good guy.

    59 Oxford St,
    Bondi Junction

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Bars in Sydney


  • Bondi Social

    Enjoy a 20 minute walk (or 5 minute cab) to Bondi Beach and youll find lots of places to drink. Bondi Social offers great cocktails with great views. Live music, singers and DJs can keep you grooving on the large balcony until late.

    Cairo Mansions, Floor 1
    38 Campbell Pde,
    Bondi Beach

  • The Bucket List

    Sydney has embraced the lastest pop up concept and one of the latest to grace our shores is the Bucket List bar and restaurant. It occupies when of the most prime positions in Sydney opposite the beach on the pavilion. Very popular, and very cool.

  • Ravesi’s Wine Bar

    This popular bar is always full of atmosphere. Downstairs is more casual (perfect for an afternoon coldie), and upstairs is cocktail bar/lounge – Golden Sands. There is also an elegant dining space that boasts the best views in Bondi.

    118 Cambell Pde
    (cnr Hall St)
    Bondi Beach

  • The Rum Diaries

    This vibrant has been proclaimed a hot spot for the hip and lively locals since opening in 2008. And for those who like to be entertained get their on Friday for their Rum Blazor demo at 8pm, Tuesday night 8:30 for their live acoustic show while you enjoy a real cocktail experience.

    288 Bondi Rd,
    Bondi
    (02) 9300 0440

  • The Crane Bar

    The Crane Bar is a fabulous sushi restaurant, with two huge bars, and great outdoor spaces.
    Better still the relaxed ambience is available 24 hours a day meaning your sushi levels can always be maintained or cocktail cravings assuaged. Knowledgeable staff help with menu choices.

    32 Bayswater Road, Potts Point,
    (02) 9357 3414

    http://www.cranesydney.com/

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Eating In


  • The Norton Street Grocer

    The Norton Street Grocer is renowned for its premium range of fresh food and salads,ready made meals and quality groceries. Order ahead for the amazing platters.

    Fresh Food Hall Shop 1027 Westfield Shopping Centre, Bondi Junction
    Hours: 8am 7pm

  • Sydney Fish Market

    The world’s second largest seafood market (Tokyo wins) has an extraordinary variety of the freshest ocean produce on offer. Spoilt for choice why not buy a selection and treat yourself later. Its an in your face shopping experience but you can regroup at one of the restaurants, oyster bar or simply enjoy seafood and chips by the bay.
    You can also catch the excitement of the early morning auctions, take a behind the scenes market tour or book into one of the many classes at the renowned Sydney Cooking School.

    Bank Street, Pyrmont

    http://www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au/

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Things to do in Sydney


  • Crimes and Passions Walking Tour of Kings Cross

    Starts 6pm. A 2 Hour guided walk of vibrant, iconic Kings Cross brings insight into the history of this often notorious Sydney suburb. Thrill to tales of fame and fortune, murder and drugs, and mysteries and romances.
    Drink at the Kings Cross bar and enjoy knowledgeable and entertaining stories of the infamous razor gang, villians and bohemians.

    1800 459 388

    http://www.sydneyurbanadventures.com/

  • Australian Centre for Photography ACP

    One of the longest running contemporary art spaces in Australia for free! The Australian Centre for Photography (ACP), a not- for- profit- organisation, is renowned for its interesting and inspirational exhibitions covering local and international photography, new media, and innovative video.

    257 Oxford St, Paddington
    02 9332 0555

    http://www.acp.org.au/

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