Located on the ground floor of West Hotel and open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Why not try one of the botanical themed cocktails or some exquisite local produce?
Great atmosphere/decor in this underground French restaurant. The Chicken Fricassee is amazing. No reservations are accepted for less then 6, but they do have a cool bar to grab some drinks in first.
Sydney fine dining at its best. Try the tasting menu or book a table with the pre-theatre menu before seeing a show at the Opera House.
Authentic Mexican restaurant located in the inner city suburb of Potts Point. Gets quite loud and vibrant, especially on a Friday or Saturday night.
Mexican bar and casual restaurant, located just off Martin Place. Great range of tequila and Mexican beer, also try the Hamburguesa!
Luke Mangan's contemporary Australian restaurant located on the second floor of the Hilton Sydney. The crab omelette and steak tartare are my go to dishes!
Very friendly service at this cozy Darlinghurst Indian restaurant. Can't go past the Chicken Makhani with some Garlic naan.
A Sydney institution, classic Italian restaurant since 1956. If possible, request to sit at the table in the wine cellar room.
The best burgers in Sydney! Very loud and lively burger bar in Newtown. Order from the bar downstairs, or table service upstairs.
If you love meat, this place is for you! Great atmosphere and generous share plates good for groups.
Fine dining Italian restaurant located on Level 2 in the beautiful Strand Arcade building. For something a little more casual, try their other restaurant La Rosa, at the opposite end of the Strand.
Great neighbourhood cafe for a seriously good sandwich or hearty breakfast. Friendly service, tasty food and good coffee.
Go straight for the Ricotta hotcakes, drizzled with maple syrup, banana and honeycomb butter. Other locations in Surry Hills and Bondi Beach.
Perfect place to stop off for breakfast or lunch while doing the Bondi-Coogee walk. Walk ins only for breakfast/brunch on the weekends.
The city offshoot of their famous Grounds of Alexandria. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Conveniently located near Town Hall for either a quick takeaway or proper sit down meal.
Combines a restaurant, cafe, cellar and gourmet food marketplace. Great for both a quick coffee or a long lunch
Late night pizzeria, live rock bands most nights, awesome beers on tap and pinball machines. Definitely one of my favourite late night spots in the Sydney CBD.
Another cool small bar in a CBD basement. This one focuses on a Latin American theme with plenty of rum. Grab a bowl of the banana chips as well!
Cool basement bar near Hyde Park. As a bonus, they serve Mary's burgers from around the corner.
Brown Sugar on a Friday night is the best live band in Sydney! Go any other day of the week to enjoy the architecture of the bar and the cocktails. Order a Lychee Rose Martini or The Vasari cocktail.
Mini Golf + beers, cocktails, bar food and DJ's, sounds like good fun to me! Try either the Newtown or Kings Cross locations.
Constantly rated as one Sydney's best small bars, this hidden away whisky bar can get quite busy and loud. Try and see if you can get a seat at the bar if possible.
One of the best craft breweries in my opinion. Always a great selection of beers on tap, however my favourite is the Newtowner pale ale.
Small bar on the main street of Newtown. Grab a cocktail or craft beer and find a seat in the outdoor terrace at the back of the bar.
After a day at the beach, what better place to grab a flight of seasonal beers and a hearty meal. For something different they have an awesome alcoholic ginger beer on tap.
Always order off the specials board! Check the Messina Facebook page to find out what 5 special flavours they currently have!
Go for the maple walnut and brown butter or why not just grab a mixed box and try all flavours.
A great place to grab a quick pastry and coffee! They have great sweet and savory options. The Ginger brulee tart and pork sausage roll are my favourites.
Nice little coffee shop for good coffee and a on the go breakfast or mid morning snack.
Was voted the Best Gelato in the World in 2014. Head on over to Enmore and find out why!
Hands down my favourite bakery in Sydney. Must try the Pannacotta Lamington or the sourdough crumpets with ricotta and honeycomb... the best!
Too many amazing desserts to choose from, but they are most well known for their Baked Ricotta Cheesecake.
Superb range of tasting menus available. Go for all ten courses and make sure you try the black bun with softshell crab.
Nothing beats a Bufalina pizza along with some Porchetta alla Romana.
One of my favourite coffee spots in Sydney. Located just off the main street in Newtown.
Haigh’s is a chocolate institution in Australia! The Milk Peppermint Truffle and the Coconut Macadamia blocks are amazing!
The QVB is a grand 19th century Romanesque style building. It was once a marketplace but now functions as one of Sydney's more renowned boutique shopping malls.
Open every weekend from 10am-5pm. Or check out the foodie market, which runs 9am-3pm on Fridays.
The place you want to go to get all your Australian souvenirs! Try your luck at haggling to get a discount!
Beautiful old Victorian style shopping arcade located in the heart of the CBD. Check out the Restaurant Pendolino on Level 2 or Haighs Chocolates on the ground level.
Quite a large selection of stores ranging from H&M to Gucci and everything in between. The food court level has spectacular views back towards the Sydney CBD.
One of the largest independent music stores left in Sydney. Great collection of alternative music and vinyl classics.
Wide range of outlet stores such as Nike, Levi's, Kathmandu and Boss.Take the Shopper hopper ferry service from Darling Harbour or Circular Quay.
Climb to the top of one of Sydney's iconic landmarks and see the city and harbour surrounds from a different angle. Prices are a little less if you climb at night or on a weekday.
If you are unable to attend a show, why not jump on the Opera House Tour, which runs daily between 9am and 5pm and is approximately 1 hour long.
Scenic coastal walking track between iconic Sydney beaches. Finish off at Three Blue Ducks cafe in Bronte, or continue the walk further onwards to Coogee Beach.
Take the bus to the Spit Bridge and begin the walk from there. Approx 10kms distance total covering many scenic bays and National Park. Take the ferry from Manly back to the city afterwards.
If the waves are too intimidating, walk around to Shelly Beach and enjoy the calmer water!
For a picturesque photo, head to Mrs. Macquaries Point, where you will get a superb backdrop over the city skyline.
Use your opal card on a Sunday to catch the ferry for only $2.70 return trip! If you want a seat outside, get in quick as these are the first to go! The front always fills up quicker than the back!
The free flight bird show is a must-see at the zoo - It happens twice a day. Also has great views back across Sydney Harbour.
Catch the ferry from Circular Quay and take in the views from South Head. Watson’s Bay Boutique Hotel Serves fantastic cocktails and fresh seafood!
After grabbing breakfast in the village of Leura, head over to the Grand Canyon hike near the town of Blackheath, where you will find many less people.
Perfect spot for a day trip away from the city. Head to one of the many clifftop walking trails or go straight to Wattamolla for a lazy day and picnic by the beach.
A world class cricket stadium, easily accessible from the Sydney CBD. A must see for any keen cricket, AFL or sports fan in general.
Located on the iconic Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf. Ideal spot for a long lunch and people watching.
360 degree view of all Sydney. Book online for a cheaper price and also to avoid lines at the ticket counter.
By far the better of the two rotating tower restaurants in Sydney. Food is delicious and the view is amazing.
Enjoy Taco Tuesday at the Slip Inn for just $3! The tortillas are made from corn, but can also be swapped for a lettuce leaf!
They are best known for the strawberry watermelon cake but the lemon zen cake is my first choice every time!
Another great Inner West brewery with a many seasonal and rotating beers. Make sure you try the Keller Instinct and Camperdown Pale.
Pick up that uniquely Australian gift here. Good range of products and reasonable prices.
Awesome Aussie style pub located in Paddington. Good list of tap beers and the best chicken parmigiana I have had.
For those looking to take home a rare Australian opal or pink diamond, look no further! Friendly service and a stunning display.
Live music every night and has a cool little pizza bar on the ground level. Fun pub trivia night every Wednesday at 7:30pm.
