My Favourite Spots
We'd like to share a few of our favourite places to visit nearby in Mosman and around Circular Quay. During your stay we hope that you'll enjoy some of these places too.
DC's Restaurant
731 Military RdHomemade Italian food, absolutely delicious!
East Coast Lounge
7B Chowder Bay RdCozy cafe/bistro with high tea and harbour/bay views.
Heirloom Specialty Coffee
81 Avenue RdThis is our favourite cafe. The coffee is to die for.
Great for breakfast or long lunch in a casual outdoor wharf cafe/ bistro. Pop in for just a coffee or an entire meal and soak in the view of the beach and harbour.
21 locals recommend
Balmoral Boatshed
2C The EsplanadeGreat for breakfast or long lunch in a casual outdoor wharf cafe/ bistro. Pop in for just a coffee or an entire meal and soak in the view of the beach and harbour.
The best pizza in Mosman and possibly Sydney! Perfect for takeaway on Balmoral Beach or great to eat on the spot. This place also has the best gelato bar in Mosman. Note limited seating.
14 locals recommend
Rosso Cavallino
803 Military RdThe best pizza in Mosman and possibly Sydney! Perfect for takeaway on Balmoral Beach or great to eat on the spot. This place also has the best gelato bar in Mosman. Note limited seating.
A Mosman institution. Newly renovated and highly recommended. Choose from the Bather's Pavilion Bistro for a drink at the bar or casual meal. Alternatively the Restaurant is one of Sydney's best fine dining restaurants. A must see and experience.
96 locals recommend
The Bathers' Pavilion Restaurant
4 The EsplanadeA Mosman institution. Newly renovated and highly recommended. Choose from the Bather's Pavilion Bistro for a drink at the bar or casual meal. Alternatively the Restaurant is one of Sydney's best fine dining restaurants. A must see and experience.
Great cafe in a cute heritage cottage with outdoor seating. Enjoy spectacular nearby views and walking tracks overlooking the stunning emerald waters of Sydney Harbour.
22 locals recommend
Frenchy's Cafe
3 Read PlGreat cafe in a cute heritage cottage with outdoor seating. Enjoy spectacular nearby views and walking tracks overlooking the stunning emerald waters of Sydney Harbour.
World class architectural wonder and concert venue. Only 15 minutes by ferry from South Mosman Wharf to the city, then a spectacular walk around Circular Quay to the stairs of the Opera House.
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
World class architectural wonder and concert venue. Only 15 minutes by ferry from South Mosman Wharf to the city, then a spectacular walk around Circular Quay to the stairs of the Opera House.
Travel across Sydney Harbour by ferry and arrive at one of most popular contemporary art museums in the world.
829 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StTravel across Sydney Harbour by ferry and arrive at one of most popular contemporary art museums in the world.
Gelatissimo Circular Quay
C2 Alfred StThe best gelato in Sydney.
Fourth Village Providore
5A Vista StVery fresh produce and delicious Italian food.
Fitness First Mosman Platinum
555 Military RdGreat place for a workout
Sydney Theatre Company
15 Hickson RdWorld class theatre on Sydney Harbour
Balmoral Beach
My favourite beach. Stunning at anytime.
Bloom at Mosman
118 Prince Albert StCute cafe, nice coffee, nice food
Popular local fish and chips shop on the Esplanade opposite Balmoral Beach. Perfect for a take away lunch or dinner on the beach
28 locals recommend
Bottom of the Harbour Seafoods
21 The EsplanadePopular local fish and chips shop on the Esplanade opposite Balmoral Beach. Perfect for a take away lunch or dinner on the beach
Local fine dining on the Esplanade at Balmoral Beach. Stunning food and stunning views. A great place for a special weekend breakfast too!
42 locals recommend
Public Dining Room
2A The EsplanadeLocal fine dining on the Esplanade at Balmoral Beach. Stunning food and stunning views. A great place for a special weekend breakfast too!
Pasture of Balmoral
51 The EsplanadeGreat bistro for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Beautiful, gardens on Sydney Harbour. Great for a picnic!
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadBeautiful, gardens on Sydney Harbour. Great for a picnic!
Ripples Chowder Bay
Chowder Bay RoadGreat food with views of the harbour.
Top cinema just 15 mins across the harbour by ferry. Regular sessions of new release arthouse and mainstream movies.
40 locals recommend
Dendy Cinemas Opera Quays
1 Macquarie StTop cinema just 15 mins across the harbour by ferry. Regular sessions of new release arthouse and mainstream movies.
One of a kind Art Deco Cinema. A movie here is a must for cinema buffs.
165 locals recommend
Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
380 Military RdOne of a kind Art Deco Cinema. A movie here is a must for cinema buffs.
Four Frogs Crêperie Mosman
155 Middle Head RdSuperb savoury and sweet crepes
Relaxed dining offering traditional French cuisine, excellent service and fine wine.
8 locals recommend
Bistro Mosman
76 Middle Head RoadRelaxed dining offering traditional French cuisine, excellent service and fine wine.
Restored 108-ft. 1920s seawater swimming pool surrounded by a wooden deck & overlooking the harbour.
28 locals recommend
Maccallum Seawater Pool
Milson RoadRestored 108-ft. 1920s seawater swimming pool surrounded by a wooden deck & overlooking the harbour.
The Penny Royal
563 Military RdGreat coffee and bites to eat
Popular local haunt near Military Road. Share plates & boutique wines in a chic space with stone walls & safari-themed decor
25 locals recommend
The Hunter
5 Myahgah RdPopular local haunt near Military Road. Share plates & boutique wines in a chic space with stone walls & safari-themed decor
Mosman Rowers
3 Centenary DrGreat local breakfast spot or perfect for an afternoon beverage
August The Old Place
707 Military RdPopular local cafe / restaurant
A local favourite for tasty salads and budget takeaway meals. Always busy around lunch on weekends and dinner most nights. Enjoy.
16 locals recommend
Chargrill Charlies
884 Military RdA local favourite for tasty salads and budget takeaway meals. Always busy around lunch on weekends and dinner most nights. Enjoy.
Explore this heritage precinct. Discover panoramic views, peaceful bushland and layered history
8 locals recommend
Headland Park
Best AvenueExplore this heritage precinct. Discover panoramic views, peaceful bushland and layered history
Situated right on Mosman Wharf, this is our closest cafe. Watch the ferries dock while sipping a latte and enjoy a delicious bite to eat before taking a ferry to Circular Quay
Cafe Monstera
1E Avenue RdSituated right on Mosman Wharf, this is our closest cafe. Watch the ferries dock while sipping a latte and enjoy a delicious bite to eat before taking a ferry to Circular Quay
Harbour side beach / picnic park with netted harbour pool. Access a heritage precinct containing cafes, restaurants and the walks of Headland Park.
18 locals recommend
Chowder Bay
Harbour side beach / picnic park with netted harbour pool. Access a heritage precinct containing cafes, restaurants and the walks of Headland Park.
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadA world class zoo with world class views.