Guidebook for Forest Lodge
Food Scene
The best brekkie wraps and coffee in Sydney within walking distance. Get the breakfast burrito.
17 locals recommend
In The Annex
35 Ross StThe best brekkie wraps and coffee in Sydney within walking distance. Get the breakfast burrito.
For essentials there's a large SupaBarn, but also great organic produce, fresh-made pasta, Turkish, pizza, the Sustainable Fish Co plus Gelato Messina - cult ice-cream!
166 locals recommend
Tramsheds
1 Dalgal WyFor essentials there's a large SupaBarn, but also great organic produce, fresh-made pasta, Turkish, pizza, the Sustainable Fish Co plus Gelato Messina - cult ice-cream!
Sydney Fish Market
Bank StreetThe Loj
35E Ross StreetFantastic coffee, green toasties and an excellent menu and service.
Sydney’s vegetarian institution is just down the road. The best chai you’ll ever have plus a huge selection of vegan and veggo burgers, breakfasts, mains and sweets.
32 locals recommend
Badde Manors
37 Glebe Point RdSydney’s vegetarian institution is just down the road. The best chai you’ll ever have plus a huge selection of vegan and veggo burgers, breakfasts, mains and sweets.
If you like vintage motorbikes and excellent clothes with your food this local haunt is just for you! A cult favorite.
33 locals recommend
Deus Cafe
98-104 Parramatta RdIf you like vintage motorbikes and excellent clothes with your food this local haunt is just for you! A cult favorite.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music, great food, hipsters as far as the eye can see - Newtown is where it's at in Sydney at night. Favourite haunts including the Newtown Social Club for local live bands, the Newtown Hotel for good food, and the Marlborough Hotel for rooftop cocktails. There’s also plenty of great vegan options, some of the best gelato in the world and cult favorite Black Star Pastry.
331 locals recommend
Newtown
Live music, great food, hipsters as far as the eye can see - Newtown is where it's at in Sydney at night. Favourite haunts including the Newtown Social Club for local live bands, the Newtown Hotel for good food, and the Marlborough Hotel for rooftop cocktails. There’s also plenty of great vegan options, some of the best gelato in the world and cult favorite Black Star Pastry.
Where to go (and only walking distance!) for intimate bars like the Little Drummer, upscale restaurants like Glebe Point Diner or upbeat Mexican like Flying Fajita Sisters. There's great vegetarian fare at Badde Manors, and a million places for great coffee! Perfect for book lovers like me with Gleebooks and Sephora. Fresh fruit and veg at local institution Galuzzo’s along with the whole food market. Also burgers, Japanese, Himalayan, Indian, Tapas and so much more.
47 locals recommend
Glebe Point Road
Glebe Point RoadWhere to go (and only walking distance!) for intimate bars like the Little Drummer, upscale restaurants like Glebe Point Diner or upbeat Mexican like Flying Fajita Sisters. There's great vegetarian fare at Badde Manors, and a million places for great coffee! Perfect for book lovers like me with Gleebooks and Sephora. Fresh fruit and veg at local institution Galuzzo’s along with the whole food market. Also burgers, Japanese, Himalayan, Indian, Tapas and so much more.
Great food and atmosphere - favourite haunt of local students, young, energetic vibe.
22 locals recommend
Forest Lodge Hotel
117 Arundel StGreat food and atmosphere - favourite haunt of local students, young, energetic vibe.
Another great place for excellent restaurants, bars, cafes, shopping, nightlife and all-round atmosphere.
201 locals recommend
Surry Hills
Another great place for excellent restaurants, bars, cafes, shopping, nightlife and all-round atmosphere.
The Factory Theatre
105 Victoria RdLive bands and music most nights.
Buzzing historic neighborhood within walking distance with great restaurants from cheap to expensive, plus Chinese specialty shops.
190 locals recommend
Chinatown Sydney
84 Dixon StBuzzing historic neighborhood within walking distance with great restaurants from cheap to expensive, plus Chinese specialty shops.
Sightseeing
Sydney Opera House
The most beautiful building in the world!
Great new development right on the water with an excellent selection of bars and restaurants. There’s now an on-demand ferry that goes here from Blackwattle Bay and the Fish Markets.
128 locals recommend
Barangaroo
Great new development right on the water with an excellent selection of bars and restaurants. There’s now an on-demand ferry that goes here from Blackwattle Bay and the Fish Markets.
A big redevelopment has breathed new life into this harbourside location. Plenty to do and lots of bars and restaurants, with fireworks on weekends.
892 locals recommend
Darling Harbour
A big redevelopment has breathed new life into this harbourside location. Plenty to do and lots of bars and restaurants, with fireworks on weekends.
I always recommend international guests take a trip out to Manly. Get the ferry from Circular Quay to get the most of the experience, then walk from the Corso to the beach for a swim, lunch and an ice cream.
752 locals recommend
Manly Beach
I always recommend international guests take a trip out to Manly. Get the ferry from Circular Quay to get the most of the experience, then walk from the Corso to the beach for a swim, lunch and an ice cream.
This one needs no explanation. Do the Bondi to Bronte walk, take in the views from Icebergs and of course take a plunge in Australia’s most famous beach.
60 locals recommend
Bondi Beach
This one needs no explanation. Do the Bondi to Bronte walk, take in the views from Icebergs and of course take a plunge in Australia’s most famous beach.
Arts & Culture
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art Gallery Road
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StShopping
Broadway Sydney
1 Bay StGood boutiques as well as larger brands and major supermarkets.
Excellent local markets, with second-hand clothes, artisan food offerings, and a happy, laidback vibe.
199 locals recommend
Glebe Markets
Glebe Point RoadExcellent local markets, with second-hand clothes, artisan food offerings, and a happy, laidback vibe.
Parks & Nature
Gorgeous park right on the harbour, great views of the bridge and next the Art Gallery.
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadGorgeous park right on the harbour, great views of the bridge and next the Art Gallery.
One for the animal lovers. Great zoo in a fantastic location. Can get the ferry over from Circular Quay and take on the amazing views.
645 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadOne for the animal lovers. Great zoo in a fantastic location. Can get the ferry over from Circular Quay and take on the amazing views.
Getting Around
The central public transport hub in Sydney. A good walk away (approx 20 mins) or just jump a bus from Parramatta Rd. From here you can get buses or trains to virtually anywhere in Sydney.
489 locals recommend
Central Station
Eddy AvenueThe central public transport hub in Sydney. A good walk away (approx 20 mins) or just jump a bus from Parramatta Rd. From here you can get buses or trains to virtually anywhere in Sydney.