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This Malaysian roti and satay establishment may have a queue forming outside from the moment it opens but it's worth the wait. The freshly made rotis and Malang styled curries are spicy, authentic and ultimately, delicious.
15 Goulburn St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
(02) 9211 1668
www.mamak.com.au/
Google map: tinyurl.com/y92eshz
This cafe is hidden away on a leafy street in Kings Cross. The Italian owner, Vittorio, loves to chat and laugh along with the clientelle and the coffee is superb.
6 Roslyn St, Kings Cross 2011 NSW
(02) 9368 1356
Google map: tinyurl.com/ycphksz
It's really cheap and easy to stretch your legs or walk about while travelling rather than a coach or car.
Check out www.overlandit.com where you can get a few options for Oz
This is THE place to buy a monster sandwich in Sydney.
It's set back from Pitt Street in a small arcade. You'll recognise it by the huge queue out of the door and down the street. The sandwiches are huge - more than enough to keep you going for an entire day. The lemon chicken comes very highly recommended. We only found out about it from a friend who lives in Sydney. It seems that everyone that goes is a regular and is greeted by name on arrival. If I'm in Sydney again and hungry at lunchtime, I'll be back...
The only downside - just a couple of seats in the window. Best to take your haul elsewhere to munch.
Shop 3
250 Pitt Street
Sydney
NSW 2000
tel/fax 9283 4700
Google map: tinyurl.com/ye39xmp
This nightclub is located in Darling harbour, which is on the Western side of Sydney, not too far from the IMAX Theatre.
Pontoon is awesome on Saturday night and plays a mix of House and RnB.
Cover charge is $10.
www.pontoonbar.com
Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Park
The Promenade North
201 Sussex St
Sydney NSW 2000
Google map: tinyurl.com/y8k46le
The Rocks is a precinct of Sydney near the harbour that has an old English feel to it combined with the relaxed laid back Australian attitude. It has a huge range of pubs, bars and nightclubs that are definately worth checking out, in particular The Argyle Hotel.
Argyle Hotel - 18 Argyle St, The Rocks, NSW, 2000 www.theargyle.biz - nearest station is Cricular Quay.
Google map: tinyurl.com/ycwn7sb
Great for breakfast and free wifi.
70 Druitt Street, Sydney, 2000
(02) 9264 1929
Google map: tinyurl.com/y8nw24c
Mr & Mrs Smith provided me with terrible service when I used them on an Australian trip to Sydney and I sincerely hope they're no longer pushing the appalling Ravesi's hotel in Bondi on any unsuspecting victims. One of the worst travel experiences of my life which included overcharged bills, construction work, rude and ignorant staff, and months spent trying to sort the whole mess out.
Ravesi's Bondi Beach, Sydney
An Australian icon serving typically Aussie fast food, like its classic pie ‘n’ pea floaters, Harry’s Café de Wheels is a unique part of the city’s nightlife.
Musicians, streetwalkers, dancers, policemen and taxi drivers can be seen late at night devouring meat pies and hot dogs alongside judges, politicians and society's well-to-do.
Just a few wobbly steps downhill from the watering holes of Kings Cross, Harry’s is the place to get your post pub grub and to sample the personality of Sydney .
More than a pie cart, Harry’s is a unique piece of Sydney ’s history and the stuff of legend and myth.
Corner Cowper Wharf Roadway
& Brougham Road
Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011
www.harryscafedewheels.com.au/
Google map: tinyurl.com/y9o6es2
The closest thing to a Flexi Pass, Paris Pass, or Heritage Pass in Australia is probably the Aussie Travel Saver.
I signed up for a code RAD5 (a 20% discount for everyone! Unlimited Use till 02/2010)
Before you book tours etc, check the 3000 offers at the ATS web site.
Also get freebies from Optus, plus International calling card.
Longrain is the most delicious Thai food you will ever have ... no bookings though, so unless you want to wait for a couple of hours in the bar for a table (which frankly is not the worst outcome), get there around 6pm. Their cocktails have to be tried to be believed. Milsons in Kirribilli has wonderful modern Australian food and an elegant atmosphere-fantastic for a special occasion.
85 Commonwealth St., Sydney 2010, Australia, Phone: 02-9280-2888
www.longrain.com.au/
Google map: tinyurl.com/yaqaool
An Italian restaurant hidden away in Surry Hills. Not easy to find - which makes it even more rewarding - but very busy when we were there. Fantastic, fresh, al dente Italian cooking accompanied by the mother of all wine lists. Try the crab if it's on.
3/118 Devonshire St, Surry Hills, NSW
www.vini.com.au
No bookings.
Google map: tinyurl.com/kkbrds
Cheap and so easy to negotiate, even with a surfboard! Helpful drivers who often wait for you to be seated before driving off, a real shock for any visitors from London.
check the excellent website
www.131500.com.au/
to get you from place to place
If you are going to be in Sydney for a while, and you like good food, I recommend you stop by a bookshop and buy the SMH good food guide. It's updated yearly, and gives you the place the locals go to. It covers restaurants, bars, and places to shop for good food. Well worth shelling out for.
Any good book shop, Dymocks etc, even some news stands.
If you want to get out of Sydney there are a few options.
The Hunter valley for a day of wine tasting (if you want to stay overnight, try Peppers).
The Blue Mountains are another option.
However, for a day to remember get the seaplane (seaplanes.com.au) up to Berowra Waters. Have lunch there and then fly back.
For a day trip with a difference, why not fly and dine with the Sydney Seaplanes experience www.seaplanes.com.au. They will fly you from Sydney to various places that are a world away from Sydney. I would recommend Cottage Point Inn and Jonahs. Both fabulous places but Cottage Point Inn feels a bit more unique within the Ku-ring-gai national park.
It's reasonably priced, in a great location, you get automatic membership to the NSW club which is attached. Rooms are great space with microwave, fridge, sink, decent bathroom. It's a great all round hotel for those on a budget but still don't want to be too far from anything (it's just round the corner from Martin Place and five mins walk from Darling harbour).
Phillip Street
Google map: tinyurl.com/powuua
Free bus sevrice (route 555) operates a continuous loop between Central Station and Circular Quay along George St & Elizabeth St in both directions.
Approx. every 10 mins.
Mon - Fri 09:30-15:30 (extends to 21:00 on Thurs)
Sat, Sun & public hols (excl Christmas Day) 09:30-18:00
Map of route & stops at url below
www.sydneybuses.info/uploads/File/pdfs/regular_route_maps/555map.pdf
www.sydneybuses.info/news/115/91.htm
It's a restaurant/bar on the fifth floor of the old Customs House (which also includes a library with a scale model of Sydney under a glass floor). It's not that expensive and you get a fantastic panoramic view from the Bridge to the Opera House & beyond.
It's not open that late, however only until about 11pm.
31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay, NSW 2000
Telephone: 02 9242 8551
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/customshouse/index.html or
www.cafesydney.com
Neraest Station/ bus stop/ ferry stop is Circular Quay.
Google map: tinyurl.com/qmqk8h
Another recommendation to add to the 'used by Bondi locals' list. Full breakfast here comes on two plates for the really serious to keep your toast free of egg or tomato leakage. This is the king of breaky that keeps you going all day - the veggie one comes highly recommended as well... Mmmmm.
The menu for the rest of the day is pretty good too, but in Bondi breaky is king - after a swim and before a trip to the Sunday markets.
Gould Street Plaza (leads onto Campbell Parade), Bondi Beach
Google map: tinyurl.com/pfh6yn
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