Guidebook for Bondi Junction
Food Scene
This Israeli cafe / restaurant (only weekend evenings) is one of our favorites for brekkie and lunch - off the beaten path away from the Bondi Beach crowds
188 locals recommend
Shuk Bondi
2 Mitchell StThis Israeli cafe / restaurant (only weekend evenings) is one of our favorites for brekkie and lunch - off the beaten path away from the Bondi Beach crowds
This restaurant of the Finnish Masterchef judge is just simply awesome! Modern fusion with Asian twist - the 7 or 10 tasting course is a winner and your taste buds will definitely be surprised!
24 locals recommend
Blanca Bar & Dining
79 Hall StThis restaurant of the Finnish Masterchef judge is just simply awesome! Modern fusion with Asian twist - the 7 or 10 tasting course is a winner and your taste buds will definitely be surprised!
Osteria Riva
96 Bronte RdOur go to for Italian food just around the corner
A very good quality vegetarian / vegan place just around the corner
21 locals recommend
Earth to Table
A very good quality vegetarian / vegan place just around the corner
Vacanza Pizzeria
414 Bourke StBest italian pizza in the neighborhood
Calabur Cafe & Diner
53 Spring StA quirky Japanese hidden spot catering brekkie, lunch and dinner
Our go to cheap and cheerful Japanese restaurant for those nights we cannot be bothered cooking
19 locals recommend
Ichi-Ban Boshi
171-173 Oxford StOur go to cheap and cheerful Japanese restaurant for those nights we cannot be bothered cooking
Best Japanese ( a bit pricier too) spot in Bondi Junction
18 locals recommend
WA Japanese Restaurant Cafe
310-330 Oxford StBest Japanese ( a bit pricier too) spot in Bondi Junction
Bo Larn
500 Oxford StGood thai food close by in a nice setting
Bellagio Tuckshop
60 Bronte RdBest brekkie / lunch in the hoods
Sister shop to the Nelson Tuckshop around the corner - awesome food that never disappoints
68 locals recommend
Bellagio Cafe
285 Bronte RdSister shop to the Nelson Tuckshop around the corner - awesome food that never disappoints
Well known local favorite near Bronte Beach. Easy bus ride from us and definitely worth a visit if you got time!
213 locals recommend
Three Blue Ducks
143 Macpherson StWell known local favorite near Bronte Beach. Easy bus ride from us and definitely worth a visit if you got time!
Churrasco Coogee
240 Coogee Bay RdAll you can eat Brazilian Feast - arrive hungry!
If you want something special...Sardinian cuisine in gorgeous setting by Freshwater Beach in the Northern part of Sydney. Take the ferry to Manly from Circular Quay and come here for a long lazy lunch with your special one
139 locals recommend
Pilu at Freshwater
Moore RoadIf you want something special...Sardinian cuisine in gorgeous setting by Freshwater Beach in the Northern part of Sydney. Take the ferry to Manly from Circular Quay and come here for a long lazy lunch with your special one
You just gotta try the ice cream here - you will know what we mean when you've had a taste!
294 locals recommend
Gelato Messina Bondi
61 Hall StYou just gotta try the ice cream here - you will know what we mean when you've had a taste!
Parks & Nature
Massive park close to us where you will feel you are miles away from the huzzle and buzzle of the city.
Perfect spot for picnics, renting bikes, going with kids, jogging etc
1102 locals recommend
Centennial Park
15 Locked BagMassive park close to us where you will feel you are miles away from the huzzle and buzzle of the city.
Perfect spot for picnics, renting bikes, going with kids, jogging etc
An ocean pool between Coogee and Maroubra beach for the locals. Direct bus from Bondi Junction
57 locals recommend
Mahon Pool
15R Marine ParadeAn ocean pool between Coogee and Maroubra beach for the locals. Direct bus from Bondi Junction
McIver Baths
145-149R Beach StA women´s pool only - an oasis in the city
Queens Park
Another park nearby - great for jogging, good playground for the kids
Drinks & Nightlife
Hotel Ravesis
118 Campbell ParadeBest spot for drinks overlooking Bondi Beach
Our go to place for lazy day drinks on a weekend - easy going no frills place. Make sure you will bring a your foreign passport / drivers licence showing you are out of town as it is one of those place requiring membership for locals
218 locals recommend
North Bondi RSL Club
120 Ramsgate AveOur go to place for lazy day drinks on a weekend - easy going no frills place. Make sure you will bring a your foreign passport / drivers licence showing you are out of town as it is one of those place requiring membership for locals
A great bar in the Rocks - perfect spot for pub crawls. On Wednesdays best salsa / bachata / kizomba dancing in town
92 locals recommend
The Argyle
18 Argyle StA great bar in the Rocks - perfect spot for pub crawls. On Wednesdays best salsa / bachata / kizomba dancing in town
The Winery
285A Crown StOur favorite for drinks - can get quite noisy
Sightseeing
Combine seeing the Opera House and Harbour Bridge to taking a ferry ride to Manly
518 locals recommend
Circular Quay
Alfred StreetCombine seeing the Opera House and Harbour Bridge to taking a ferry ride to Manly
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery RoadA quiet spot away from it all in the city
Our favorite theatre - combine it with a dinner in Surry Hills. One of the top spots for restaurants!
84 locals recommend
Belvoir Street Theatre
25 Belvoir StOur favorite theatre - combine it with a dinner in Surry Hills. One of the top spots for restaurants!
Sydney Dance Company
15 Hickson RdFor the lovers of dance
Shopping
All you will ever need can be found in this shopping centre that you can see from our window!
1074 locals recommend
Westfield Bondi Junction
500 Oxford StAll you will ever need can be found in this shopping centre that you can see from our window!
Bondi Markets
Campbell ParadeA local markets on the weekends
Anything that you need for the little creatures just across the street - many travel the distance to come to this shop with knowledgeable staff
Baby Village
17-21 Bronte RdAnything that you need for the little creatures just across the street - many travel the distance to come to this shop with knowledgeable staff
Essentials
Harris Farm Markets
30 Springfield AveBest spot for fresh fruit and veggies