Kate's Guidebook
Favourite Coffee Shops, Cafes and Delis
A selection of some of my favourite local coffee shops, brunch spots and delis.
Paramount Coffee Project
80 Commonwealth StAnother famous coffee house and sister shop to PCP. The coffee and food are fantastic
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Reuben Hills
61 Albion StAnother famous coffee house and sister shop to PCP. The coffee and food are fantastic
Tiny little bakery famous for its bread and baked goods. Get there early. There is always a line to this little gem.
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Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
633 Bourke StTiny little bakery famous for its bread and baked goods. Get there early. There is always a line to this little gem.
Small's Deli
166 Victoria StreetHole in the wall cafe for the ultimate sandwich lover
The best charcuterie and deli in town. Head here for supplies and take a picnic to the Botanic Gardens
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LP's Quality Meats
12-16 Chippen StThe best charcuterie and deli in town. Head here for supplies and take a picnic to the Botanic Gardens
Turkish inspired local gem. This place is across the road. The coffee is good, food is great and the service is even better. This is my daily quick stop. If you don’t want to make coffee duck across the road from 6am and these guys will sort you out!
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The Factory Grind
344 Bourke StTurkish inspired local gem. This place is across the road. The coffee is good, food is great and the service is even better. This is my daily quick stop. If you don’t want to make coffee duck across the road from 6am and these guys will sort you out!
The best cheese shop in the city. It’s located 20m from the apartment building. They have wine and cheese tasting on Thursday evening. Get supplies and head to botanic gardens for a picnic
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Formaggi Ocello
425 Bourke StThe best cheese shop in the city. It’s located 20m from the apartment building. They have wine and cheese tasting on Thursday evening. Get supplies and head to botanic gardens for a picnic
Woolworths is 50m from the apartment building. Shop as you need, it’s very convenient!
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Woolworths Metro Surry Hills
413-417 Bourke StWoolworths is 50m from the apartment building. Shop as you need, it’s very convenient!
Art Galleries
China Heights Gallery & Studios
28 Foster StFriendly local art gallery run by my friend. He will happily provide you with a run down of the local art gallery trails in Sydney.
The Art Syndicate
344 Bourke StreetFriendly local art gallery run by my friend. He will happily provide you with a run down of the local art gallery trails in Sydney.
Gallerija tal-Lepre Abjad
30 Balfour StFood scene
Poly
74-76 Commonwealth St
Ester Restaurant
46-52 Meagher StNOMAD
16 Foster StA locals favourite Japanese food. It doesn’t look like much but the food and service is impeccable
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My Zakaya
316 Bourke StA locals favourite Japanese food. It doesn’t look like much but the food and service is impeccable
Hidden away down an alleyway. These guys do great pasta and other things. It’s not the cheapest place but if you want to splash out this is a great choice.
Alberto's Lounge
17-19 Alberta StHidden away down an alleyway. These guys do great pasta and other things. It’s not the cheapest place but if you want to splash out this is a great choice.
Wine bar/pasta place. Simple menu but packs a punch. Great wine list especially for those interested in natural wines.
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10 William St
10 William StreetWine bar/pasta place. Simple menu but packs a punch. Great wine list especially for those interested in natural wines.
Italian at Woolloomooloo Wharf. This is the place to be seen especially on a Sunday. Head to the Tilbury Hotel rooftop across the road afterwards for a spritz and great people watching.
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OTTO Ristorante
6 Cowper Wharf RoadwayItalian at Woolloomooloo Wharf. This is the place to be seen especially on a Sunday. Head to the Tilbury Hotel rooftop across the road afterwards for a spritz and great people watching.
Things to do
Ideas for things to do
Quirky cinema located at the bottom of PCP. There’s a little speakeasy bar there for a cocktail before or after the movie.
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Golden Age Cinema & Bar
80 Commonwealth StQuirky cinema located at the bottom of PCP. There’s a little speakeasy bar there for a cocktail before or after the movie.
Well known theatre in Surry Hills. Always great shows.
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Belvoir Street Theatre
25 Belvoir StWell known theatre in Surry Hills. Always great shows.
Fitness
My favourite local fitness classes. Sign up to class pass to try most of them or attend as a casual visit.
Best hot yoga in town. Must bring yoga mat. There is one located in the apartment. Please wipe down and sanitise after use.
Be One Yoga
20 Hargrave StBest hot yoga in town. Must bring yoga mat. There is one located in the apartment. Please wipe down and sanitise after use.
Mega reformer Pilates on steroids. This class is the hardest but best Pilates class in the city. Not for the faint hearted but the quickest results from any workout!
LagreeFIT
16 Foster StMega reformer Pilates on steroids. This class is the hardest but best Pilates class in the city. Not for the faint hearted but the quickest results from any workout!
Bars and Pubs
Hidden locals and fun places to hangout
It’s a little bit cowboy and a little bit hipster. You’ll find this gem hidden down an alleyway. Enjoy a drink and the free peanuts.
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Shady Pines Saloon
256 Crown StIt’s a little bit cowboy and a little bit hipster. You’ll find this gem hidden down an alleyway. Enjoy a drink and the free peanuts.
Live music. Cabaret shows and lots of sass. Check out their Sunday $20 roast chicken dinner with Jazz band
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Low 302
302 Crown StLive music. Cabaret shows and lots of sass. Check out their Sunday $20 roast chicken dinner with Jazz band
Renovated pub with different watering areas plus restaurant. Great for Friday after work drinks
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The Dolphin Hotel
412 Crown StreetRenovated pub with different watering areas plus restaurant. Great for Friday after work drinks