Guidebook for Leichhardt
Arts & Culture
Palace Norton Street
99 Norton StIndependent cinema.
Food Scene
Ragamuffin
157 Norton StBest coffee, excellent steamed then baked muffins.
Local pub. Great bistro upstairs, district views and cocktails.
34 locals recommend
The Royal Leichhardt
156 Norton StreetLocal pub. Great bistro upstairs, district views and cocktails.
Aperitivo
163 Norton StGreat pizza, cocktails and atmosphere.
Bar Italia
169-171 Norton StGelato, strong coffee, traditional Italian food, coffee and service.
Thainamic Restaurant
139 Norton StGreat Thai, lunchtime specials during the week.
Great pastries, croissants, tarts. All made on premises, often only opens on weekends.
9 locals recommend
Penny Four's Leichhardt
485A Norton StGreat pastries, croissants, tarts. All made on premises, often only opens on weekends.
Revolver
291 Annandale StGreat coffee, lovely food.
There is a nice walk along the foreshore at Glebe, with a cafe along the way and several park areas.
16 locals recommend
Blackwattle Cafe
55 Leichhardt StreetThere is a nice walk along the foreshore at Glebe, with a cafe along the way and several park areas.
Great coffee, a pleasant 15 minute walk from the house. Off the beaten track.
14 locals recommend
Brew Ha Ha Coffee Roasters
Piper StreetGreat coffee, a pleasant 15 minute walk from the house. Off the beaten track.
Essentials
Orange Grove Market
Perry StreetFarmers market, every Saturday
Coles Leichhardt
51 - 57 Norton StSupermarket, speciality shops, Norton Street Grocer (deli), ATMs
IGA Leichhardt
136 Norton StEmergency items, not a great place to shop. Open till 8pm most nights
Everything Else
Pioneers Memorial Park
Norton StreetLovely park.
Lightrail to city or Dulwich Hill, you can walk through the park to get there.
Leichhardt North Light Rail
Lightrail to city or Dulwich Hill, you can walk through the park to get there.
Lilyfield station
Lightrail to city or Dulwich Hill
Closest train station, take the 444 or 445 to Balmain to get to Norton Street.
30 locals recommend
Petersham Station
Closest train station, take the 444 or 445 to Balmain to get to Norton Street.
Great massages, when you've overdone the sightseeing. Talk to me for a discount or booking.
The Treatment Room
129 Balmain RdGreat massages, when you've overdone the sightseeing. Talk to me for a discount or booking.
Buses to and from the city. This stop has the most choice of buses going to the city and is a five minute walk away.
Norton St at Marion St station
Buses to and from the city. This stop has the most choice of buses going to the city and is a five minute walk away.
Great deli counter, quality Italian items, fruit and vegetables. Good selection of cheese (incl non dairy), yoghurts, meats, pasta.
6 locals recommend
Norton St Grocer
51-57 Norton StGreat deli counter, quality Italian items, fruit and vegetables. Good selection of cheese (incl non dairy), yoghurts, meats, pasta.
Shopping
Australia Post
202 Victoria RdPost office
BWS Leichhardt Norton Street
127 Norton Stalcohol sales
Sightseeing
Callan Park is a beautiful park area on the water a short distance from the house. The Bay Run (approx 7km) goes along the water front. Originally a hospital, there are some lovely old buildings.
27 locals recommend
Callan Park
Balmain RoadCallan Park is a beautiful park area on the water a short distance from the house. The Bay Run (approx 7km) goes along the water front. Originally a hospital, there are some lovely old buildings.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Rocks
Original settlement of Sydney.