Guidebook for Rushcutters Bay & Surrounds
Food Scene
French colonial bistro, Parisian classics along with more innovative colonial dishes. High end mosaic tiles and copper fit out. Extensive French wine list. Go to dishes are steak frites, scallops and pissaladiere.
Does not close between lunch and dinner so great for in between snacks.
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Bistro Rex
50 Macleay StFrench colonial bistro, Parisian classics along with more innovative colonial dishes. High end mosaic tiles and copper fit out. Extensive French wine list. Go to dishes are steak frites, scallops and pissaladiere.
Does not close between lunch and dinner so great for in between snacks.
Busy, noisy, contemporary Greek restaurant. Two sittings. Simple Greek beverages. Best dishes are taramasalata, saganaki cheese, lamb shoulder and chat potatoes.
220 recommandé par les habitants
The Apollo Restaurant
44 Macleay StreetBusy, noisy, contemporary Greek restaurant. Two sittings. Simple Greek beverages. Best dishes are taramasalata, saganaki cheese, lamb shoulder and chat potatoes.
Potts Point institution, the place to be seen. Old school Italian waiters with great service in a modern environment. No bookings. Kitchen open 7am-11pm. Signature dishes are calamari, lasagne and scampi.
189 recommandé par les habitants
Fratelli Paradiso
12-16 Challis AvePotts Point institution, the place to be seen. Old school Italian waiters with great service in a modern environment. No bookings. Kitchen open 7am-11pm. Signature dishes are calamari, lasagne and scampi.
Fun, lively modern Cantonese restaurant. Good yum cha, tasty cocktails and a good bar.
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Fei Jai
31 Challis AveFun, lively modern Cantonese restaurant. Good yum cha, tasty cocktails and a good bar.
Tiny hole in the wall dumpling shop serving home-made dumplings and a range of boutique beers.
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Dumplings & Beer
9 Ward AveTiny hole in the wall dumpling shop serving home-made dumplings and a range of boutique beers.
Renown chef Brent Savage’s take on a vegan restaurant. Clever use of vegetables and sauces. If you go during the day, make sure you have the liquorice bread for desert.
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Yellow
57 Macleay StRenown chef Brent Savage’s take on a vegan restaurant. Clever use of vegetables and sauces. If you go during the day, make sure you have the liquorice bread for desert.
Rustic casual breakfasts and lunches, substantial offerings.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Elizabeth Bay Cafe
45 Elizabeth Bay RdRustic casual breakfasts and lunches, substantial offerings.
Hole in the wall coffee shop with great brekky rice, toasties and sandwiches.
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Room Ten
10 Llankelly PlHole in the wall coffee shop with great brekky rice, toasties and sandwiches.
My favourite!!
Bespoke self-roasting, range of roasts on request.
Excellent food.
56 recommandé par les habitants
Gypsy Espresso Potts Point
81 Macleay StMy favourite!!
Bespoke self-roasting, range of roasts on request.
Excellent food.
Saturday Markets with fresh farm produce and artisan foods.
At these markets are a variety of food vendors selling snacks and meals.
Try the Corn Stars Street Food - the best ever corn fritters!!
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Kings Cross Organic Food Market
Macleay StreetSaturday Markets with fresh farm produce and artisan foods.
At these markets are a variety of food vendors selling snacks and meals.
Try the Corn Stars Street Food - the best ever corn fritters!!
Cute little bakery with breads, savoury baked goods, pastries and cakes.
Baked by Keiran, Elizabeth Bay
17 Elizabeth Bay RoadCute little bakery with breads, savoury baked goods, pastries and cakes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Wine bar with 400 strong wine list, esoteric wines plus crowd pleasers. Quaint with super knowledgeable staff. Produce driven with delicious bar food.
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Dear Sainte Éloise
29 Orwell StWine bar with 400 strong wine list, esoteric wines plus crowd pleasers. Quaint with super knowledgeable staff. Produce driven with delicious bar food.
Small wine bar in historic terrace house in Potts Point. Classic cured meat dishes. Great spot to pop into in the afternoon. Simple wine list or cocktails.
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Chester White Cured Diner
3 Orwell StSmall wine bar in historic terrace house in Potts Point. Classic cured meat dishes. Great spot to pop into in the afternoon. Simple wine list or cocktails.
Traditional pub. Most of the pubs in Kings Cross and Potts Point are fairly soulless. I recommend you leave the suburb for an authentic pub experience. Green Park is modern, busy, fun and gay friendly
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Darlo Bar
306 Liverpool StTraditional pub. Most of the pubs in Kings Cross and Potts Point are fairly soulless. I recommend you leave the suburb for an authentic pub experience. Green Park is modern, busy, fun and gay friendly
Traditional pub. Most of the pubs in Kings Cross and Potts Point are fairly soulless. I recommend you leave the suburb for an authentic pub experience.
The Old Fitzroy Hotel is a quaint, bohemian hangout.
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The Old Fitzroy Hotel
129 Dowling StTraditional pub. Most of the pubs in Kings Cross and Potts Point are fairly soulless. I recommend you leave the suburb for an authentic pub experience.
The Old Fitzroy Hotel is a quaint, bohemian hangout.
Traditional pub. Most of the pubs in Kings Cross and Potts Point are fairly soulless. I recommend you leave the suburb for an authentic pub experience.
The East Sydney Hotel is a quaint, bohemian hangout.
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East Sydney Hotel
111-113 Cathedral StTraditional pub. Most of the pubs in Kings Cross and Potts Point are fairly soulless. I recommend you leave the suburb for an authentic pub experience.
The East Sydney Hotel is a quaint, bohemian hangout.
Sightseeing
Watch this video to see a 10min documentary on the history of Kings Cross - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-31/sydney-kings-cross-changing-amid-gentification-and-lockout-laws/7801502
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Kings Cross
Darlinghurst RoadWatch this video to see a 10min documentary on the history of Kings Cross - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-31/sydney-kings-cross-changing-amid-gentification-and-lockout-laws/7801502
Parks & Nature
Beautiful waterside park lots of grassy area and shady trees. Spectacular city views and sunsets over the harbour.
There is an outdoor gym, tennis courts and cafes. See photos with this listing.
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Rushcutters Bay Park
2A New South Head RdBeautiful waterside park lots of grassy area and shady trees. Spectacular city views and sunsets over the harbour.
There is an outdoor gym, tennis courts and cafes. See photos with this listing.
Beare Park has a magnificent harbourside setting. It is an intimate, secluded park with beautiful trees and plantings. Ideal for a picnic and enjoying the sun.
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Beare Park
Ithaca RoadBeare Park has a magnificent harbourside setting. It is an intimate, secluded park with beautiful trees and plantings. Ideal for a picnic and enjoying the sun.
Arts & Culture
Darlinghurst Theatre Company is the best theatre company in Sydney based in Darlinghurst. I have an annual subscription and always enjoy and am challenged by their plays. Plus the heritage Burton Street Tabernacle restored as the Eternity Playhouse is a stunning state of the art theatre, which is a pleasure to be in.
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Darlinghurst Theatre Company
39 Burton StDarlinghurst Theatre Company is the best theatre company in Sydney based in Darlinghurst. I have an annual subscription and always enjoy and am challenged by their plays. Plus the heritage Burton Street Tabernacle restored as the Eternity Playhouse is a stunning state of the art theatre, which is a pleasure to be in.
Galerie d'art de Nouvelle-Galles du Sud
Art Gallery Road
Artspace Sydney
51 Cowper Wharf RoadwayA multi-disciplinary exhibition space showing Painting, Sculpture and Contemporary Jewellery.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Stanley Street Gallery
52-54 Stanley StA multi-disciplinary exhibition space showing Painting, Sculpture and Contemporary Jewellery.
Relocated to 113-115 William Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, the Australian Design Centre is a leading centre for craft and design. Formally known as Object Gallery, it is dedicated to promoting Australian contemporary craft and design.
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Australian Wine Centre
42 Pitt St Relocated to 113-115 William Street, Darlinghurst, New South Wales, the Australian Design Centre is a leading centre for craft and design. Formally known as Object Gallery, it is dedicated to promoting Australian contemporary craft and design.
Shopping
Cleverly sourced fashion accessories and interiors. Estate jewellery.
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Becker Minty
Manning StreetCleverly sourced fashion accessories and interiors. Estate jewellery.
Extensive range of interior design and home decoration products that are sourced from local and world.
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Macleay on Manning
85 Macleay StExtensive range of interior design and home decoration products that are sourced from local and world.
Fantastic local bookshop, excellent selection, great recommendations.
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Potts Point Bookshop
14 Macleay StFantastic local bookshop, excellent selection, great recommendations.
Oxford St/Glenmore Rd precinct is one of two boutique shopping areas nearby.
High end Australian and international fashion
Glenmore Road
Glenmore RoadOxford St/Glenmore Rd precinct is one of two boutique shopping areas nearby.
High end Australian and international fashion
Oxford St/William St precinct is one of two boutique shopping areas nearby.
High end Australian and international fashion
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William Street
William StreetOxford St/William St precinct is one of two boutique shopping areas nearby.
High end Australian and international fashion
Essentials
Woolworths Potts Point
81 Macleay StLower ground floor of Kings Cross Shopping Centre
Closer but I prefer Woolworths.
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Coles Kings Cross
94 Darlinghurst Rd Lower ground floor of Kings Cross Shopping Centre
Closer but I prefer Woolworths.
Fresh food grocer with premium fresh fruit and veges and includes a good fish shop on the premise. Harris Farm Markets is a favourite place to shop.
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Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield Ave Fresh food grocer with premium fresh fruit and veges and includes a good fish shop on the premise. Harris Farm Markets is a favourite place to shop.
Health food store. Protein powders, supplements, and health essentials. Food and drink from the fridges along with a selection of juices, smoothies and protein goodies for immediate consumption.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Health Nuts
82-94 Darlinghurst RdHealth food store. Protein powders, supplements, and health essentials. Food and drink from the fridges along with a selection of juices, smoothies and protein goodies for immediate consumption.
Australia Post
50-58 Macleay StSt Vincent's Hospital Sydney
390 Victoria StAccident & Emergency
Darlinghurst Medical Centre
213-219 Darlinghurst RdDoctors
Massage Therapy Kings Cross providing expertise in remedial and sports massage.
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Health Space Potts Point
33 Bayswater RdMassage Therapy Kings Cross providing expertise in remedial and sports massage.