Guidebook for Newtown
Food Scene
Voted on thebest cafes in Sydney, it built its fame on cronuts and cruffins - a definitely must try.
Avoid the queue by going during off peak hours
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Brewtown
6-8 O'Connell Street Voted on thebest cafes in Sydney, it built its fame on cronuts and cruffins - a definitely must try.
Avoid the queue by going during off peak hours
One of the long standing members that put Newtown on the map for Thai food in Sydney, Thai Riffic serves all your well known Thai food at generous servings and very dependable quality.
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Thai Riffic Newtown
224 King StOne of the long standing members that put Newtown on the map for Thai food in Sydney, Thai Riffic serves all your well known Thai food at generous servings and very dependable quality.
This Thai restaurant is the ‘king’ of Thai food in Newtown with an impressive space that is very well decorated, suitable for a big group dinner without fuss. And of course, great quality food too!
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Thai Pothong Restaurant
294 King StThis Thai restaurant is the ‘king’ of Thai food in Newtown with an impressive space that is very well decorated, suitable for a big group dinner without fuss. And of course, great quality food too!
Rice Paper serves upmarket Vietnamese food whilst still remaining while authentic to its roots. Must try: the combination vermicelli dish -grilled pork, fried spring rolls and prawn paste on sugarcane
Rice Paper Vietnamese Restaurant
131 King StRice Paper serves upmarket Vietnamese food whilst still remaining while authentic to its roots. Must try: the combination vermicelli dish -grilled pork, fried spring rolls and prawn paste on sugarcane
Situated towards the southern end of Newtown, this seemingly humble space serves the best Greek food in town. The set menu with grilled meat come highly recommended
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3 Olives
365 King StSituated towards the southern end of Newtown, this seemingly humble space serves the best Greek food in town. The set menu with grilled meat come highly recommended
Forget Din Tai Fung or Tim Hu Wan, this place serves one of the best dumpling morsels in town with a creative fusion flair. Price is a bit on the higher end, but totally worth it
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Luyu & Yum Yum
196 King StForget Din Tai Fung or Tim Hu Wan, this place serves one of the best dumpling morsels in town with a creative fusion flair. Price is a bit on the higher end, but totally worth it
Amazing burgers and fried chicken, so good that the queue is always long so try to get in during off peak hours during week days.
6 Mary St
6 Mary StreetAmazing burgers and fried chicken, so good that the queue is always long so try to get in during off peak hours during week days.
This is James’s absolute local favourite! A long standing institution that has been serving roasted chickens at a reasonable price for as long as we can remember.
Clem's
210 King StThis is James’s absolute local favourite! A long standing institution that has been serving roasted chickens at a reasonable price for as long as we can remember.
A location for a fancy dining event with degustation menus on offer showcasing the chef’s creative flair. It’s the perfect local place to celebrate a special occasion.
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Oscillate Wildly
275 Australia StA location for a fancy dining event with degustation menus on offer showcasing the chef’s creative flair. It’s the perfect local place to celebrate a special occasion.
Famous for their watermelon cakes, but should try other cakes on the menu too. All equally good.
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Black Star Pastry Newtown
325 King StFamous for their watermelon cakes, but should try other cakes on the menu too. All equally good.
For the vegetarians in us, Newtown has a great many selections for you to choose from. We sometimes order a selection of dishes from here on our Green Mondays.
Green Gourmet Newtown
115 King StFor the vegetarians in us, Newtown has a great many selections for you to choose from. We sometimes order a selection of dishes from here on our Green Mondays.
Another vegetarian option with a Thai focused cuisine – many of the curries here are full of flavours and keep us wanting to come back for more
Blossoming Lotus
367 King StAnother vegetarian option with a Thai focused cuisine – many of the curries here are full of flavours and keep us wanting to come back for more
Within walking distance from the flat, this place serves gelato that was voted 'best in the world' in 2014. Needless to say, the queue is long :)
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Cow & The Moon
181 Enmore RdWithin walking distance from the flat, this place serves gelato that was voted 'best in the world' in 2014. Needless to say, the queue is long :)
Very nice cafe for a leisurely weekend brunch, the original Campos coffee is just next door so you can grab your second coffee cup on the way out
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LUXE Newtown
191 Missenden RdVery nice cafe for a leisurely weekend brunch, the original Campos coffee is just next door so you can grab your second coffee cup on the way out
Arts & Culture
Only a stone throw away from the flat, this place shows not only the mainstream movies, but also diverse arthouse creations
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Dendy Cinemas Newtown
261-263 King StOnly a stone throw away from the flat, this place shows not only the mainstream movies, but also diverse arthouse creations
Lots of entertainment shows coming through here - within walking distance from the flat. AvenueQ was showing here not long ago
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The Enmore Theatre
118-132 Enmore RdLots of entertainment shows coming through here - within walking distance from the flat. AvenueQ was showing here not long ago
Essentials
IGA Newtown
259 King StGood grocery store that stocks everything
Right next to the station, this complex hosts many shops within 5 minutes walk from the flat
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FoodWorks
330 King StRight next to the station, this complex hosts many shops within 5 minutes walk from the flat
Drinks & Nightlife
It's been around for a while, pretty good vibe for an easy night out with friends
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Kuleto's Cocktail Bar
157 King StIt's been around for a while, pretty good vibe for an easy night out with friends
Good place for catching up with friends on a friday night for a few drinks and a good dinner
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Newtown Hotel
174 King StGood place for catching up with friends on a friday night for a few drinks and a good dinner