Guidebook for Paddington
Arts & Culture
Great cinema showing a selection of mainstream (no Men in Black here!), art house or foreign language films.
Pop to Berkeloux books afterwards for a browse or just coffee and cake!
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Palace Verona
17 Oxford StGreat cinema showing a selection of mainstream (no Men in Black here!), art house or foreign language films.
Pop to Berkeloux books afterwards for a browse or just coffee and cake!
Australian Centre for Photography
21 Foley StGreat gallery for Photography enthusiasts
Blender Gallery
682 Elizabeth StGorgeous little gallery currently showing David Burnett's Bob Marley series.
Cinemas, Restaurants, Pubs, Shops, Growers mkt - weds/sat 8.30pm-3pm. Worth a look - it is close by and nice to browse if you fancy doing something very close to home.
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HOYTS Entertainment Quarter
206 Bent StCinemas, Restaurants, Pubs, Shops, Growers mkt - weds/sat 8.30pm-3pm. Worth a look - it is close by and nice to browse if you fancy doing something very close to home.
Australia's most visited market has been going since 1973! Started as a market to encourage local fashion designers, craftspeople, jewellery makers and artists, the market has over 150 unique stalls.
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Piețele Paddington
395 Oxford StAustralia's most visited market has been going since 1973! Started as a market to encourage local fashion designers, craftspeople, jewellery makers and artists, the market has over 150 unique stalls.
Essentials
Lovely deli/ grocery store - good place for picking up something nice for a picnic or dinner in!
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Thomas Dux - Paddington
Lovely deli/ grocery store - good place for picking up something nice for a picnic or dinner in!
Local supermarket - good for those things you run out of and can't face the queues in Coles or Woolworths.
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IGA X-press
16A Hickson RdLocal supermarket - good for those things you run out of and can't face the queues in Coles or Woolworths.
Wholefoods House
112 Queen StGreat health shop a short walk from Oxford Street.
About Life Bondi Junction
37 Oxford StreetA great health shop and cafe across from Suveran
Growers Market here - Weds and Sundays till around 2pm.
Retail outlets and cinemas too :)
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The Bavarian Entertainment Quarter
212 Bent StGrowers Market here - Weds and Sundays till around 2pm.
Retail outlets and cinemas too :)
Food Scene
Great inexpensive daily specials if you can't face cooking.
Very comfortable to eat here on your own - its very casual and there are lots of other lone diners!
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Micky's
268 Oxford StGreat inexpensive daily specials if you can't face cooking.
Very comfortable to eat here on your own - its very casual and there are lots of other lone diners!
Great coffee and yummy salads - tuna salad is my personal favorite! You can't go wrong with their lunchtime menu - it is all delicious! There's seating out the back so don't be put off at busy times!
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Paddington Alimentari
2 Hopetoun StGreat coffee and yummy salads - tuna salad is my personal favorite! You can't go wrong with their lunchtime menu - it is all delicious! There's seating out the back so don't be put off at busy times!
Great coffe here!
Delicious sourdough and yummy sandwiches.
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Sonoma Cafe Paddington
241B Glenmore RdGreat coffe here!
Delicious sourdough and yummy sandwiches.
Consistently great food. Lovely for a special occasion. No bookings so just show up early 6-7pm and pop your name down on the list and have a drink at the bar!
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Victor Churchill
132 Queen StConsistently great food. Lovely for a special occasion. No bookings so just show up early 6-7pm and pop your name down on the list and have a drink at the bar!
A personal favourite. Can't book. Just turn up and pop your names on the list. BYO.
House specialty - Soft Shell Crab - yum!
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Spice I Am
90 Wentworth AveA personal favourite. Can't book. Just turn up and pop your names on the list. BYO.
House specialty - Soft Shell Crab - yum!
Top Malaysian restaurant in Sydney. Queues start from around 5.30pm. No bookings - just arrive and find a spot at the back of the line up. Worth the wait. Food here is inexpensive and delicious.
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Mamak
15 Goulburn StTop Malaysian restaurant in Sydney. Queues start from around 5.30pm. No bookings - just arrive and find a spot at the back of the line up. Worth the wait. Food here is inexpensive and delicious.
Come here for coffee, lunch or dinner. A gorgeous setting amongst the greenery of Centennial Park.
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Centennial Homestead
1 Grand DrCome here for coffee, lunch or dinner. A gorgeous setting amongst the greenery of Centennial Park.
Buon Ricordo Ristorante
108 Boundary StTop Italian restaurant. Expensive. Bookings essential.
Delicious fresh fish restaurant. Very casual but consistently good fresh food. Try the coleslaw!
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Sea Cow
251 Boundary StDelicious fresh fish restaurant. Very casual but consistently good fresh food. Try the coleslaw!
Great modern Italian food specialising in food from the southernmost part of Italy. Book in advance if you can or try your luck on a quieter night of the week.
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Popolo Sydney
30 McLachlan AveGreat modern Italian food specialising in food from the southernmost part of Italy. Book in advance if you can or try your luck on a quieter night of the week.
Bring ID and have a casual dinner amongst the sailing fraternity. Overlook the stunning yachts in Rushcutters Bay while enjoying a delicious meal. Inexpensive but tasty food.
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Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA)
1 New Beach RdBring ID and have a casual dinner amongst the sailing fraternity. Overlook the stunning yachts in Rushcutters Bay while enjoying a delicious meal. Inexpensive but tasty food.
Great cafe spot for watching the world go by.
Good coffee and light snacks.
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Gusto Paddington
226 Glenmore RdGreat cafe spot for watching the world go by.
Good coffee and light snacks.
Come here after swimming at Camp Cove or just catch the bus late afternoon for a lovely walk round South Head rounded off by Fish and Chips. For finer dining you can eat at Doyle's restaurant.
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Doyles on the Beach Restaurant
11 Marine ParadeCome here after swimming at Camp Cove or just catch the bus late afternoon for a lovely walk round South Head rounded off by Fish and Chips. For finer dining you can eat at Doyle's restaurant.
The cafe below the restaurant is a hidden gem. Overlook the marina whilst taking in the view over the Marina. Restaurant above is called Regatta and highly recommended.
Pier Rose Bay Seafood Restaurant
The cafe below the restaurant is a hidden gem. Overlook the marina whilst taking in the view over the Marina. Restaurant above is called Regatta and highly recommended.
This is a perfect spot for a coffee or lunch. The beach at Neilsen park is one of the best in Sydney. Walk down to New South Head road (15 mins) and catch the 325 bus to Vaucluse..
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The Nielsen
Greycliffe AvenueThis is a perfect spot for a coffee or lunch. The beach at Neilsen park is one of the best in Sydney. Walk down to New South Head road (15 mins) and catch the 325 bus to Vaucluse..
Little cafe at the start of a beautiful walk around South Head. Not to be missed! A stunning part of the coastline with views over the harbour and ocean.
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Camp Cove
Little cafe at the start of a beautiful walk around South Head. Not to be missed! A stunning part of the coastline with views over the harbour and ocean.
Bills Woollahra
Cute little courtyard cafe with good coffee.
This is a wonderful organic bakery serving delicious bread, croissants, muffins and awesome coffee :)
5 mins walk - head towards Greens Road and cut through vis Josephson Street onto Flinders Street.
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Organic Bread Bar
356 S Dowling StThis is a wonderful organic bakery serving delicious bread, croissants, muffins and awesome coffee :)
5 mins walk - head towards Greens Road and cut through vis Josephson Street onto Flinders Street.
Wolf Cafe
3 Elizabeth StGreat coffee!!
Fantastic little local restaurant - about 3 mins walk! I love the prawn dumplings here. BYO too!
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Missy K
160 Flinders StFantastic little local restaurant - about 3 mins walk! I love the prawn dumplings here. BYO too!
This restaurant is at the top of the Shangri-La. Views to die for! One to book for a special occasion...
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Altitude
176 Cumberland StThis restaurant is at the top of the Shangri-La. Views to die for! One to book for a special occasion...
Views to die for at this inexpensive club. Take ID with you or they won't let you in.
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Bondi Icebergs POOL
1 Notts AveViews to die for at this inexpensive club. Take ID with you or they won't let you in.
Sura by Ku
10 Oxford StFairly new - haven't tried it out yet but friends say it is fab!
Lucio's Italian Restaurant
47 Windsor StAn institution amongst Paddington restaurants!
I love this place. You can't book. Turn up early (6.30pm ish) and have a drink in the bar while you are waiting for your table!
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Bistro Moncur
116A Queen StI love this place. You can't book. Turn up early (6.30pm ish) and have a drink in the bar while you are waiting for your table!
Drinks & Nightlife
Personal favorite of mine - fab selection of wines and food.
Great atmosphere.
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10WilliamSt
10 William StPersonal favorite of mine - fab selection of wines and food.
Great atmosphere.
The Wine Library
18 Oxford StLovely wines - great cheeses - nice atmosphere
Lunch with a view. Great restaurant for a special occasion. Views are phenomenal. Lunch is better option than dinner in my opinion.
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Icebergs Dining Room and Bar
1 Notts AveLunch with a view. Great restaurant for a special occasion. Views are phenomenal. Lunch is better option than dinner in my opinion.
Head to the top of the Royal to the Elephant bar to have a drink with a great view over the area towards the city.
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Royal Hotel Paddington
237 Glenmore RdHead to the top of the Royal to the Elephant bar to have a drink with a great view over the area towards the city.
Dinner here is casual but delicious. Setting is great - a little bit funky
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Durty Nelly's Bar & Print Room Restaurant
9-11 Glenmore RoadDinner here is casual but delicious. Setting is great - a little bit funky
Closest Pub to this apt. Serves great pub food all day.
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Imperial Hotel Paddington
252 Oxford StClosest Pub to this apt. Serves great pub food all day.
Casual pub dining. $12 Specials every night of the week. Child friendly.
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Woollahra Hotel
116 Queen StCasual pub dining. $12 Specials every night of the week. Child friendly.
Great food - lots of shared options if you are a small group. Beautiful setting in gorgeous parkland.
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Chiswick Woollahra
65 Ocean StGreat food - lots of shared options if you are a small group. Beautiful setting in gorgeous parkland.
A local pub with great beers and food. 5 mins walk from home. Head to upstairs areas - they are groovy. Downstairs is a bit raw!
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The Taphouse
122 Flinders StA local pub with great beers and food. 5 mins walk from home. Head to upstairs areas - they are groovy. Downstairs is a bit raw!
Amazing views! This bar and restaurant revolve to take you on a 360 degrees journey in an hour and 45 minutes! Great for pre dinner drinks before heading to dinner elsewhere. Food is great/expensive!
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O Bar and Dining
264 George StAmazing views! This bar and restaurant revolve to take you on a 360 degrees journey in an hour and 45 minutes! Great for pre dinner drinks before heading to dinner elsewhere. Food is great/expensive!
Shady Pines Saloon
256 Crown StI love this place - it's eclectic!
Bulletin Place Bar
10-14 Bulletin PlHighly recommended!
Grand National Hotel
161 Underwood StLocal pub with a great atmosphere and food :)
Four in Hand Hotel
105 Sutherland StAnother Paddington local with great food.
La Scala on Jersey
Lovely restaurant setting above this popular Paddington pub. Great food and wine.
Everything Else
Have a refreshing swim at Icebergs and then opt for breakfast at the icebergs club where you will need to show ID to enter the club. A fantastic breakfast with great coffee awaits you!
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Bondi Icebergs POOL
1 Notts AveHave a refreshing swim at Icebergs and then opt for breakfast at the icebergs club where you will need to show ID to enter the club. A fantastic breakfast with great coffee awaits you!
Beautiful little secluded beach. Catch 325 along New South Head Road towards Vaucluse and hop off and walk to the far end of Point Piper along Wyuna Road and take in the views over Rose Bay.
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Lady Martins Beach
Beautiful little secluded beach. Catch 325 along New South Head Road towards Vaucluse and hop off and walk to the far end of Point Piper along Wyuna Road and take in the views over Rose Bay.
Catch a ferry to Parramatta river from Circular Quay and gain a bird's eye view of Sydney's most beautiful waterfront properties and harbourfronts.
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Parramatta Wharf station
Catch a ferry to Parramatta river from Circular Quay and gain a bird's eye view of Sydney's most beautiful waterfront properties and harbourfronts.
Catch a ferry to Manly and take in the harbour views on your way!
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Manly Fast Ferry
Catch a ferry to Manly and take in the harbour views on your way!
A zoo with a view. Even if you don't usually like zoos - you can't fail to enjoy this day out. The views over the harbour are sublime!
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Grădina Zoologică Taronga Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadA zoo with a view. Even if you don't usually like zoos - you can't fail to enjoy this day out. The views over the harbour are sublime!
Preshana Yoga
197 Oxford StreetMy favourite yoga spot - current class timetable in info folder.
Sat morning growers market from 8am till 12ish. Great little market for local (ish) produce. Good coffee/bacon and egg rolls!
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Taylor Square
134 Oxford StreetSat morning growers market from 8am till 12ish. Great little market for local (ish) produce. Good coffee/bacon and egg rolls!
A lovely way to explore the park - Just turn up - they usually have spare bikes for hire. Check internet for details.
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Centennial Park Cycles
50 Clovelly RdA lovely way to explore the park - Just turn up - they usually have spare bikes for hire. Check internet for details.
Summers Floral
101-103 Queen StGorgeous florist - beautiful flowers here :)
This is a beautiful little sunken garden to wile away half an hour. Definitely worth a stroll - artwork hangs on the old reservoir walls below ground level. Great place to sit with a takeout sandwich!
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Paddington Reservoir Gardens
251-255 Oxford StThis is a beautiful little sunken garden to wile away half an hour. Definitely worth a stroll - artwork hangs on the old reservoir walls below ground level. Great place to sit with a takeout sandwich!
Tennis courts near to home - if you fancy a quick game. Check booking details/racquet hire on google.
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Moore Park Tennis Courts
Cleveland StreetTennis courts near to home - if you fancy a quick game. Check booking details/racquet hire on google.
This is a big shopping complex reachable from here by bus. Take the 333 from Oxford street if you need a shopping fix!
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Westfield Bondi Junction
500 Oxford StThis is a big shopping complex reachable from here by bus. Take the 333 from Oxford street if you need a shopping fix!
This is just a small section of a coastal path that stretches from Watson's Bay down to La Perouse. Have breakfast/coffee at the Bondi Icebergs Club (take ID with you) and enjoy the view and rest!
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Plimbarea de-a lungul coastei de la Bondi la Bronte
1 Notts AveThis is just a small section of a coastal path that stretches from Watson's Bay down to La Perouse. Have breakfast/coffee at the Bondi Icebergs Club (take ID with you) and enjoy the view and rest!
Shopping
A great little recycled shoe shop run by a German lady called Monica - some great finds here :)
Pelle Recycled Designer Footwear
90 William StA great little recycled shoe shop run by a German lady called Monica - some great finds here :)
Di Nuovo
92 William StGorgeous pre loved clothing store.
William Street is a lovely little shopping street just off Oxford Street. Great for a wander and a browse - always something unusual to be found here. An eclectic mix!
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William St
William Street is a lovely little shopping street just off Oxford Street. Great for a wander and a browse - always something unusual to be found here. An eclectic mix!
If you love vintage clothing - this is your place to shop! I always find something adorable in here. Angela takes clothing on consignment if you need to offload anything old!
Reuze Vintage
294 Oxford StreetIf you love vintage clothing - this is your place to shop! I always find something adorable in here. Angela takes clothing on consignment if you need to offload anything old!
The best place to pick up designer second-hand clothing - a charity shop with possibly the best merchandise in Australia!
St Vincent De Paul Society
292 Oxford StThe best place to pick up designer second-hand clothing - a charity shop with possibly the best merchandise in Australia!
Entertainment & Activities
This is a newly opened outdoor picnic space popular with families. Great for a sunday outing :)
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Barangaroo Point Park
This is a newly opened outdoor picnic space popular with families. Great for a sunday outing :)
My 10 year old loves it here. Buy an unlimited pass for the kids and take a seat. Adults watching do not need a ticket!
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Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrMy 10 year old loves it here. Buy an unlimited pass for the kids and take a seat. Adults watching do not need a ticket!
IMAX Theatre Sydney
Great cinema experience with children in tow!
Urca pe Podul Sydney
3 Cumberland StFor those of us that like a view! Highly recommended