Guidebook for Redfern
Drinks & Nightlife
A cool bar for a drink with friends or a bit to eat. Highly recommended!
http://www.thebeardedtit.com/
139 locals recommend
The Bearded Tit
183 Regent StA cool bar for a drink with friends or a bit to eat. Highly recommended!
http://www.thebeardedtit.com/
An institution in the area, and within walking distance from the apartment, check it out.
http://www.cauliflowerhotel.com.au/
9 locals recommend
The Cauliflower Hotel
123 Botany RdAn institution in the area, and within walking distance from the apartment, check it out.
http://www.cauliflowerhotel.com.au/
Under new management in recent months and they are doing great things. Always a good vibe for a drink or food.
http://www.lordraglan.com.au/lordraglan/Welcome
27 locals recommend
Lord Raglan
12 Henderson RdUnder new management in recent months and they are doing great things. Always a good vibe for a drink or food.
http://www.lordraglan.com.au/lordraglan/Welcome
A great place for a drink any night of the week.
http://thedockredfern.com/
85 locals recommend
The Dock
182 Redfern StA great place for a drink any night of the week.
http://thedockredfern.com/
Everything Else
The best gym in Sydney! A comprehensive group training timetable and huge weights floor. Something for everyone with casual memberships available.
http://www.citygym.com.au
74 locals recommend
City Gym
107 Crown StThe best gym in Sydney! A comprehensive group training timetable and huge weights floor. Something for everyone with casual memberships available.
http://www.citygym.com.au
If you need a treatment whilst in town, they guys are the best in the field. Chiro, massage, floats tank, acupuncture, naturopath. Open 7 days!
http://healthspaceclinics.com.au/
7 locals recommend
Health Space Potts Point
33 Bayswater RdIf you need a treatment whilst in town, they guys are the best in the field. Chiro, massage, floats tank, acupuncture, naturopath. Open 7 days!
http://healthspaceclinics.com.au/
Want to try Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUPP) or kayaking? This company is the best. They offer hire & lessons at reasonable prices.
http://www.jamiesonparkpaddle.com.au/
Jamieson Park Paddle
11 Narrabeen StWant to try Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUPP) or kayaking? This company is the best. They offer hire & lessons at reasonable prices.
http://www.jamiesonparkpaddle.com.au/
Australian Technology Park is Sydney's leading business and technology park and home to Sydney's most unique conferencing venue and Eveleigh Market and just a few minutes walk from our apartment!
8 locals recommend
South Eveleigh
2 Davy RdAustralian Technology Park is Sydney's leading business and technology park and home to Sydney's most unique conferencing venue and Eveleigh Market and just a few minutes walk from our apartment!
An amazing gym that is part of the Virgin group. State of the art facilities, lots of group classes, everything you could need in a fitness centre
http://www.virginactive.com.au/
11 locals recommend
Virgin Active Moore Park
4 Defries AveAn amazing gym that is part of the Virgin group. State of the art facilities, lots of group classes, everything you could need in a fitness centre
http://www.virginactive.com.au/
Food Scene
Blue Fish is a Sydney favourite for quality seafood and friendly service. Owned by a friend of mine, you will always be welcomed here. Amazing menu & great location.
http://www.bluefishsydney.com.au
Blue Fish
Blue Fish is a Sydney favourite for quality seafood and friendly service. Owned by a friend of mine, you will always be welcomed here. Amazing menu & great location.
http://www.bluefishsydney.com.au
One of my absolute favourite restaurants in Sydney. European style cuisine, good menu, great food, very reasonably priced. Check it out!
http://www.balkanrestaurant.com.au/
10 locals recommend
Balkan Restaurant
249 Crown StOne of my absolute favourite restaurants in Sydney. European style cuisine, good menu, great food, very reasonably priced. Check it out!
http://www.balkanrestaurant.com.au/
The absolute best Chinese takeaway in the area. Very reasonable, amazing food and delivery to the door.
https://www.zomato.com/sydney/new-addison-erskineville/menu
New Addison Chinese Takeaway
67 Erskineville RoadThe absolute best Chinese takeaway in the area. Very reasonable, amazing food and delivery to the door.
https://www.zomato.com/sydney/new-addison-erskineville/menu
A wonderful Italian dining experience. Amazing service, spectacular food, delicious wines. Please consider for a special night out.
http://fratelliparadiso.com/
189 locals recommend
Fratelli Paradiso
12-16 Challis AveA wonderful Italian dining experience. Amazing service, spectacular food, delicious wines. Please consider for a special night out.
http://fratelliparadiso.com/
A very cool place for a drink and a bite to eat day or night. Centrally located and beautifully decorated. The Winery offers over 60 by the glass.
http://love.thewinerysurryhills.com.au/
228 locals recommend
The Winery
285A Crown StA very cool place for a drink and a bite to eat day or night. Centrally located and beautifully decorated. The Winery offers over 60 by the glass.
http://love.thewinerysurryhills.com.au/
A great spot for breakfast or lunch. Fantastic food, good coffee and friendly service.
http://www.themilkbarbycafeish.com/
15 locals recommend
Milk Bar by Cafe Ish
105 Regent StA great spot for breakfast or lunch. Fantastic food, good coffee and friendly service.
http://www.themilkbarbycafeish.com/
One of the best Yum Cha in Sydney. East Phoenix is conveniently located at East Village, which also houses a butcher, fruit & veg shop, bakery and seafood shop.
http://www.eastphoenix.com.au/
14 locals recommend
East Phoenix
2A Defries AveOne of the best Yum Cha in Sydney. East Phoenix is conveniently located at East Village, which also houses a butcher, fruit & veg shop, bakery and seafood shop.
http://www.eastphoenix.com.au/
Great new location with contemporary menu with superb styling. Also, check out Gunther's Dining Room (enter through Redfern Continental)
80 locals recommend
Redfern Continental
180 Redfern StGreat new location with contemporary menu with superb styling. Also, check out Gunther's Dining Room (enter through Redfern Continental)
Really great Thai menu for either dine in or takeaway. A regular stop on my way home when I am too tired to cook.
Thai Square Redfern
123 Redfern StreetReally great Thai menu for either dine in or takeaway. A regular stop on my way home when I am too tired to cook.
Fantastic bread and delicious baked goods are on offer.
http://www.breadfern.com.au/
47 locals recommend
Breadfern Bakery
306-308 Chalmers StFantastic bread and delicious baked goods are on offer.
http://www.breadfern.com.au/
Fantastic coffee & service. I highly recommend this place to start your day.
31 locals recommend
Baffi & Mo Espresso
94 Redfern StFantastic coffee & service. I highly recommend this place to start your day.
One of my favourite places in Sydney to eat. David Bitton has created a classic yet contemporary menu with fresh ingredients and 5 star service.
https://www.bittongourmet.com.au/
37 locals recommend
Bitton Cafe and Restaurant
37A Copeland StOne of my favourite places in Sydney to eat. David Bitton has created a classic yet contemporary menu with fresh ingredients and 5 star service.
https://www.bittongourmet.com.au/
One of the most amazing properties in Sydney for food & drinks. Don't forget to visit the petting zoo whilst you are there and meet the pig, goats & chickens.
http://thegrounds.com.au/
432 locals recommend
The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley StOne of the most amazing properties in Sydney for food & drinks. Don't forget to visit the petting zoo whilst you are there and meet the pig, goats & chickens.
http://thegrounds.com.au/
One of the best cafes in Sydney with the most ethical coffee company in Australia. Toby's Estate was the first to bargain a Fair Trade deal with growers and continue to look after those who supply their business.
http://www.tobysestate.com.au/
25 locals recommend
Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters
32-36 City RdOne of the best cafes in Sydney with the most ethical coffee company in Australia. Toby's Estate was the first to bargain a Fair Trade deal with growers and continue to look after those who supply their business.
http://www.tobysestate.com.au/
Essentials
Organic and locally sourced produce makes this a must visit for grocery shopping, a quick bite, or something to bring home for dinner. Highly recommended!
http://aboutlife.com.au/store/
57 locals recommend
About Life Surry Hills
Organic and locally sourced produce makes this a must visit for grocery shopping, a quick bite, or something to bring home for dinner. Highly recommended!
http://aboutlife.com.au/store/
Within walking distance, the local IGA supermarket is open 7:30am-9pm Monday to Saturday and 8am-8pm on Sundays
54 locals recommend
IGA Waterloo
13-21 Botany RdWithin walking distance, the local IGA supermarket is open 7:30am-9pm Monday to Saturday and 8am-8pm on Sundays
A great place to sample food and beverages from local growers & makers.
276 locals recommend
Carriageworks
245 Wilson StA great place to sample food and beverages from local growers & makers.
Located just a short walk up the hill towards Redfern Station from the apartment.
33 locals recommend
SPAR
9 Gibbons StLocated just a short walk up the hill towards Redfern Station from the apartment.
Open from 8am daily, this medical centre offers a quick & complete medical service. My preferred medical service.
http://www.citydoc.com.au/
Citydoc Medical Centre
7-9 Gibbons StOpen from 8am daily, this medical centre offers a quick & complete medical service. My preferred medical service.
http://www.citydoc.com.au/
A long standing local business with good quality produce. Open 7 days.
17 locals recommend
Redfern Fruit Market
193 Regent StA long standing local business with good quality produce. Open 7 days.
Redfern Barber Shop
131-133 Botany RdPerfect spot for a holiday haircut.
http://www.redfernbarber.com/
Arts & Culture
A contemporary Chinese art gallery filled with amazing pieces which are sure to please even the most anti-art person. Free entry and daily tours - check the website for times.
http://www.whiterabbitcollection.org/
329 locals recommend
White Rabbit Gallery
30 Balfour StA contemporary Chinese art gallery filled with amazing pieces which are sure to please even the most anti-art person. Free entry and daily tours - check the website for times.
http://www.whiterabbitcollection.org/
Sydney's premier art gallery set on the edge of the botanic gardens.
http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/
891 locals recommend
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery RoadSydney's premier art gallery set on the edge of the botanic gardens.
http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/
A wonderful location to spend the day with only a short walk to Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge. Make a day of it.
http://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/museum-of-sydney
129 locals recommend
Museum of Sydney
Phillip StreetA wonderful location to spend the day with only a short walk to Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge. Make a day of it.
http://sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/museum-of-sydney
A fantastic spot to visit all year round. Combine it with a day exploring the historic precinct of the Rocks.
http://www.mca.com.au/
829 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StA fantastic spot to visit all year round. Combine it with a day exploring the historic precinct of the Rocks.
http://www.mca.com.au/
Parks & Nature
Sydney's most gorgeous parkland location on the edge of Sydney Harbour. Enjoy the whole day wandering the gardens, visiting the local Art Gallery of NSW and enjoying lunch at either location.
http://www.botanicrestaurant.com.au/
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadSydney's most gorgeous parkland location on the edge of Sydney Harbour. Enjoy the whole day wandering the gardens, visiting the local Art Gallery of NSW and enjoying lunch at either location.
http://www.botanicrestaurant.com.au/
Located in the centre of Sydney City, Hyde Park is a wonderful place to enjoy the sunshine. Don't forget to visit the ANZAC Memorial and the Archibald Fountain.
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/explore/facilities/parks/major-parks/hyde-park
374 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Elizabeth StreetLocated in the centre of Sydney City, Hyde Park is a wonderful place to enjoy the sunshine. Don't forget to visit the ANZAC Memorial and the Archibald Fountain.
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/explore/facilities/parks/major-parks/hyde-park
Sydney's newest waterfront gem is Barangaroo Reserve. A gorgeous spot to visit at any time of the year.
15 locals recommend
Barangaroo Point Park
Sydney's newest waterfront gem is Barangaroo Reserve. A gorgeous spot to visit at any time of the year.
This park gives you a wonderful view back towards North Sydney and is the perfect place to either start of finish a walk over the Harbour Bridge and around the historical Rocks precinct.
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/explore/facilities/parks/major-parks/observatory-hill-park
25 locals recommend
Observatory Hill Park
1001 Upper Fort StThis park gives you a wonderful view back towards North Sydney and is the perfect place to either start of finish a walk over the Harbour Bridge and around the historical Rocks precinct.
http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/explore/facilities/parks/major-parks/observatory-hill-park
Walk through Prince Alfred Park on the way to the city, or head there for a game of tennis, or a swim in the public pool.
http://www.princealfred.org/
http://www.citycommunitytennis.com.au/locations/surry-hills/
272 locals recommend
Prince Alfred Park
Chalmers StreetWalk through Prince Alfred Park on the way to the city, or head there for a game of tennis, or a swim in the public pool.
http://www.princealfred.org/
http://www.citycommunitytennis.com.au/locations/surry-hills/
Sightseeing
The famous Sydney Opera House is a must see on your visit to Sydney. There are lots of shows on each week and some of the finest food & drinks on offer in the house and along the boardwalk.
http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
The famous Sydney Opera House is a must see on your visit to Sydney. There are lots of shows on each week and some of the finest food & drinks on offer in the house and along the boardwalk.
http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/
This area of Sydney has retained it's authenticity and there are many famous streets to explore. Lots of food on offer and some of the oldest hotels in Australia are located here. Food and retails markets are on every weekend.
http://www.therocks.com/
http://www.therocks.com/things-to-do/the-rocks-markets/
612 locals recommend
The Rocks
This area of Sydney has retained it's authenticity and there are many famous streets to explore. Lots of food on offer and some of the oldest hotels in Australia are located here. Food and retails markets are on every weekend.
http://www.therocks.com/
http://www.therocks.com/things-to-do/the-rocks-markets/