Superfreak
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Bite Out
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Marrickville’s effortlessly cool all-day café
Expect seasonal plates and plenty of produce-led cooking
Come for breakfast and accidentally stay for lunch
For café lovers, slow mornings, and laid-back brunches
The mood is colourful, casual, and very Inner West Sydney
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Shop 2/333a Enmore Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia
kurumac
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Asian Vibes
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A Japanese café with plenty of personality
Expect comfort food, from rice bowls and noodles
Colourful, playful, and refreshingly casual
For Japanese food lovers and non-basic brunches
A neighbourhood favourite that feels distinctly Japanese
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107 Addison Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia
Valentinas
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Brunch Day
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A neighbourhood café with an old-school personality
Expect hearty breakfasts, and diner-style comfort food
The retro interiors give it a nostalgic, effortlessly cool feel
Casual, generous, and made for slow mornings
Our tip: arrive hungry and share with friends
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132 Livingstone Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia
Catalina
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Extraordinary Experience
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An iconic Sydney address for polished waterfront dining
Seasonal Mediterranean-inspired flavors with local ingredients
The atmosphere is elegant yet relaxed, and made for long lunches
Set directly on Rose Bay, with sweeping harbour views
Our tip: book the terrace for lunch and order the snapper
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Lyne Park, 596F New South Head Rd, Rose Bay NSW 2029, Australia
Sakura House
Bars
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Asian Vibes
Bars
Sydney CBD’s late-night answer to a Tokyo izakaya
Hidden underground, vintage Japanese details, and serious after-hours energy
The drinks go deep on Japanese whisky, and playful cocktails
For Japanese food lovers, cocktail people, and late-night crowds
Our tip: it’s walk-in only and claim one of the tucked-away booths
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Basement/82-88 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
White Rabbit Gallery
Art
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Art Time
Art
One of Sydney’s most distinctive contemporary art spaces
Dedicated to contemporary Chinese art
Bold installations, experimental works, and changing exhibits
For contemporary art lovers beyond the obvious
Our tip: leave time for tea at the gallery’s teahouse afterwards
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30 Balfour St, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia
Artspace
Art
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Art Time
Art
Australia's home for contemporary art in the Asia-Pacific
Expect a strong focus on emerging and contemporary artists
Creative, progressive, and less conventional than a museum
For contemporary art lovers and culture seekers beyond the obvious
Our tip: check what’s on before you go, the exhibits change
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The Gunnery, Unit 43/51 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011, Australia
Folio
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Night Out
Bars
Sydney’s theatre bar with a little New York attitude
Expect classic cocktails with playful twists
Velvet, low lighting, and chrome give the room understated drama
For cocktail lovers, theatre nights, and late-night drinks
Our tip: come for a martini, stay for the late-night supper menu
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22 Hickson Rd, Millers Point NSW 2000, Australia
Meadow Music Room
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Night Out
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Cronulla’s new day-to-night listening bar and bistro
Expect vinyl by day, live jazz, and DJ sets
European bistro-style plates meet an extensive wine list and cocktails
Warm, retro interiors give the room plenty of personality
Our tip: arrive for aperitivo and stay for the live music
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Shop 7, 2/6 Cronulla St, Cronulla NSW 2230, Australia
Bar Allora
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Like an Italian
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A gem that brings little Italian aperitivo culture to Sydney
Expect spritz, sharp cocktails, Italian wines, and snacks
The mood is intimate, lively, and effortlessly European
Come for aperitivo and let it casually turn into dinner
Our tip: start with a spritz and order a few plates for the table
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2 Bond St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Bar Bruno
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Night Out
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A neighbourhood gem with serious Italian energy
Expect seasonal plates, charcuterie, and an edited wine list
The mood is intimate, relaxed, and low-key
For wine lovers, casual dates, and spontaneous evenings
Our tip: come for the wine, stay to share your way through the menu
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18-20 York St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Kazuma
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Sushi Night
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A sleek Sydney spot for contemporary Japanese dining
Expect Japanese technique with modern influences
Intimate, polished, and refreshingly understated
Try their sake and Japanese-inspired cocktails
Our tip: sit at the counter for a closer look at the action
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Level 2 Shop 2-001a/345 Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia
Arthur
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Cozy Nights
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Intimate Australian dining with a point of view
Expect seasonal ingredients and contemporary cooking
The experience feels refined but relaxed
For curious foodies and intimate dinners with a sense of place
Our tip: go for the full menu and let the kitchen lead the evening
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544 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
THEECA
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Beach Day
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Light-filled brunch spot to be
Order the pancakes and truffle mushroom omelette
Bright, airy, and exactly the kind of Sydney foodies love
For brunch lovers and people who take breakfast seriously
Our tip: brunch is walk-in only, so go early
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1 Burton St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
HAKE House of Art
Art
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Art Time
Art
An independent contemporary gallery
Expect a rotating programme of solo and group exhibitions
Intimate, approachable, and deliberately removed from the gallery mood
For contemporary art lovers and emerging collectors
Our tip: check the exhibition programme before making the trip
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1/275 Harbord Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099, Australia