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The London

An institution in Sydney, The London Hotel has been around since 1870 and it's a beloved local pub for Balmain residents.

Remy and Lee’s

There's a cycling craze in Sydney and bike-loving hipsters can't get enough of this cute little café, which is right on pedal-friendly Bourke Street.

Toby’s Estate

As well as supplying several hundred cafés around NSW with their coffee, there are numerous Toby's cafés scattered the city, but this one opposite the rolling lawns of Victoria Park is one of the best.

Restaurants Czech

La Boheme

Forget what you've heard about Czech food, and experience the cuisine the way God intended at La Boheme.

Restaurants French

Stylish and with an effervescent chi-chi, Baroque is all about well-priced French bistro fare in the heart of Sydney's historical quarter, The Rocks.

Cafes Coffee Shop

Latteria

Latteria has one of the best people-watching perches on buzzy Victoria Street, which links the eclectic suburb of Darlinghurst with its naughty Kings Cross sibling.

Things to do Watersports

Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool

Saltwater provides a good swim, but sometimes the sand that generally comes with it makes it more of an annoyance than a pleasure; when this is the case, head to the saltwater pool here.

Things to do Watersports

McIvers Baths

A rock pool that caters exclusively to women - no ogling men in sight.

Restaurants European

The Commons

So laid-back it's almost horizontal, The Commons is a casual spot for a booze-soaked catch-up with close friends.

Things to do Charters & Rentals

Pinching the idea from arch nemesis Melbourne, Sydney now offers vintage bikes for hire.

Things to do Great Outdoors

Bondi To Bronte

A gorgeous, awe-inspiring coastal walk that takes in views you'll remember for a lifetime.

Sights Performing Arts

Lyric Theatre

The Lyric's programme of shows range from the high-brow to the child-friendly, and its well-designed interior means everyone can see the stage.

Restaurants Thai

Sailors Thai

Most Aussies will proclaim loudly that Australia does Thai better than Thailand, and after eating at Sailors Thai, you might be inclined to agree.

Quarantine Station

One of Sydney's quirkier stays, but where else can you wake up to the sound of kookaburras, enjoy uninterrupted harbour views and spot native wildlife like fairy penguins and bandicoots meandering outside your suite?

Cafes Late-night

Fatima’s

When you've quaffed one too many cocktails and have a hankering for a late-night felafel, Fatima is your lady.

Shops Lifestyle

Ariel

Bookworms will find pages to turn at Ariel, which has a huge range of literature on offer - from beach-reads to heftier tomes.

Sights Performing Arts

Bangarra Dance Theatre

Powerful, spellbinding and raw, Australia's first and finest Aboriginal dance company Bangarra has thrived under the artistic direction of Stephen Page, who has led the theatre of 14 dancers since 1991.

Gertrude and Alice

Bookish types, hippies, lesbian couples and layabouts all love this beachside bookshop café, which has perfected its chill-out-you're-in-Bondi vibe.

Sights Art Gallery Museum

CarriageWorks

Built inside the old Eveleigh Rail Yards, an important piece of Australia's industrial history during the 19th-century, CarriageWorks is an impressive, multi-venue centre focused on contemporary art and culture.

Clubs Live Music

The Basement

The Basement is an icon in the music scene and Sydney's beating jazz heart, hosting all the greats like Dizzie Gillespie and Herbie Hancock, and more eclectic modern acts and international DJs.

Bondi FM

Turn down an alley and follow the yellow-and-white thongs stencilled onto the ground to find this ultra laid-back café/bar belonging to Bondi 88.0 FM - the local community radio station.

Restaurants Gastropub

Riverview Hotel & Dining

A gastropub that champions the best of contemporary British fare in casual, pubby surroundings.

Hotels Boutique

Diamant

For nocturnal mischief, the 77-room Diamant hotel couldn't be better situated.

Hotels Guesthouse

Barrenjoey House

Set on the tranquil Pittwater side of Palm Beach, Barrenjoey House is a coastal boutique beach house across from the Pittwater riverfront with its Norfolk pines

Restaurants Turkish

Efendy

Efendy will change your mind about Turkish cuisine, which isn't raved about enough in our minds.

Restaurants Chinese

As one of Sydney's favourite late-night dining venues, Golden Century has a cult-like following and the mere mention of it to a local will induce an enthusiastic, Oh

Restaurants Italian

Berta

You'll need Google Maps to find this little gem but it's worth the hunt, with inspiring Italian fare and intimate interiors.

Spilling out onto a paved, pedestrian laneway, the tiny Ash St. Cellar is a little slice of Paris in the heart of Sydney's business district, with an equally im

Sights Art Gallery

Firstdraft

This non-profit, artist-run studio is managed entirely by volunteers and practising artists.

Cafes Restaurant

Miss Chu

Part-canteen, part-hawker stall-meets-tuck shop, Miss Chu claims to make the best Vietnamese rice paper rolls in town and she's not wrong.

Star City

An easy stroll from central Sydney, there's really only one place to go if you want to burn some cash on roulette, baccarat or blackjack, and that's Star City -

Sights Art Gallery

At Perry Lane

For an art fix washed down with a coffee and a sandwich, wander down to At Perry Lane.

Things to do Great Outdoors

Federation Cliff Walk

Views of the wild Tasman Sea make this a must-do - just watch your step, or risk taking an unexpected dip.

Things to do Golf

Coast Golf & Recreation Club

It may be a bit further afield than some of Sydney's other courses, but stunning seaside views make this a winner.

Four Ate Five

Quirky and casual, this is a great little café fronting the hubbub of hip Crown Street, attracting a steady stream of fashionable young locals with their signature Macbook or skateboard tucked under their arms.

Restaurants Italian

A Tavola

This strip of Victoria Street is lined with restaurants and a steady hum of pedestrian traffic but A Tavola is one of the better choices for some of the best homemade pasta in Sydney.

General Pants

Hippy chic has a home at General Pants, where fabulous festival-friendly fashions abound.

Things to do Tours

Magistic Cruises

Lunch, dinner and sightseeing cruises. All aboard!

Shag

Old is the new new at Shag, where retro fashions and vintage style is still very much in vogue.

Restaurants Pizzeria

Perfect pizzas abound at Rosso Pomodore, but you'll have to hop a cab to enjoy them.