Sydney's must be places
Bourke Street Bakery is one of Sydney's must be places.

1. Bourke Street Bakery

8.8
633 Bourke St, Surry Hills, NSW
Bakery · 178 tips and reviews

高手놀리밑™高手놀리밑™: Surprisingly decent coffee here, but that's probably not the reason why you came. Phenomenal pastries here. Will definitely go back. Read more.

Quay is one of Sydney's must be places.

2. Quay

8.3
Overseas Passenger Terminal, Sydney, NSW
Australian Restaurant · The Rocks · 78 tips and reviews

Denea G.Denea GourmetRabbit: Let Peter Gilmore show you why he's a legend. Try the tasting menu (fri, sat & sun from oct 2010) for 9 courses of tastebud-blowing brilliance. $210 pp and worth every penny

Rockpool is one of Sydney's must be places.

3. Rockpool

11 Bridge St. (George St.), Sydney, NSW
Australian Restaurant · Sydney City Center · 28 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: come here for oysters. The absolute best in Sydney. And you can wash it down with a beautiful glass of Sauvignon Blanc. :) Just sayin...

Guillaume at Bennelong is one of Sydney's must be places.

4. Guillaume at Bennelong

Sydney Opera House (2 Macquarie St.), Circular Quay, NSW
Australian Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Denea G.Denea GourmetRabbit: Beautiful setting, food, and wine to match. Request a table upstairs (unless there's a private function) and start with a Billecart-Salmon Rosé champagne. One of Sydney's best degustations too

Glass Brasserie is one of Sydney's must be places.

5. Glass Brasserie

8.4
Level 2, 488 George St, Sydney, NSW
Australian Restaurant · Sydney City Center · 62 tips and reviews

Virginia G.Virginia Gordon: Amazing how Luke Mangan is so often there, welcoming guests, checking the meals are fine and meeting guests - handson professional - my three hats off to him!

Rockpool Bar & Grill is one of Sydney's must be places.

6. Rockpool Bar & Grill

8.6
66 Hunter St, Sydney, NSW
Steakhouse · Sydney City Center · 123 tips and reviews

Andy P.Andy Pearce: Go to the bar (not the restaurant)and order the wagyu burger. It's awesome and not expensive. Blow the cash you could have spent in the restaurant on a bottle of wine ... and onion rings :) Read more.

Universal is one of Sydney's must be places.

7. Universal

Republic 2 Courtyard, Palmer St (Kings Lane), Darlinghurst, NSW
Australian Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Chris G.Chris Gross: This place has been slept on. Wow. Coctails great, service fantastic, food totally new experiences recommend dick egg & sticky rice. Bang.

The Bridge Room is one of Sydney's must be places.

8. The Bridge Room

44 Bridge St. (Young St.), Sydney, NSW
Australian Restaurant · Sydney City Center · 21 tips and reviews

Geoff K.Geoff Kim: Runner Up: Best New Restaurant - Time Out Sydney Food Awards. Read more.

Joe Black is one of Sydney's must be places.

9. Joe Black

7.6
27 Commonwealth St, Sydney, NSW
Café · Surry Hills · 33 tips and reviews

MelMel: Great little gem of a place. Fantastic coffee, awesome staff and good food, esp the homemade muffins :)

Reuben Hills Coffee Roastery & Café is one of Sydney's must be places.

10. Reuben Hills Coffee Roastery & Café

8.1
61 Albion St, Surry Hills, NSW
Coffee Roaster · 188 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The place to sample the city’s best coffee, Aussie-style: ask for a flawless flat white from the apron-clad barista strolling the floor—he’ll take your order on his iPad.

Marque Restaurant is one of Sydney's must be places.

11. Marque Restaurant

4/5 355 Crown St., Sydney, NSW
Molecular Gastronomy Restaurant · Surry Hills · 16 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: dining tip: go for lunch and you will get the same food and experience for much less! Make the pilgrimage!

Wicks Park Cafe is one of Sydney's must be places.

12. Wicks Park Cafe

8.6
199 Victoria Rd. (at Sydenham Rd.), Marrickville, NSW
Café · 49 tips and reviews

TimeOut SydneyTimeOut Sydney: Taking up residence in an old warehouse that faces onto Victoria Road, Double Roasters draws in passers by with the heady aroma of freshly roasted coffee. Read more.

Aria Restaurant is one of Sydney's must be places.

13. Aria Restaurant

8.4
1 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW
Australian Restaurant · Circular Quay · 58 tips and reviews

Sony Mobile WTASony Mobile WTA: Opera House views make this restaurant a spectacular and memorable place to dine.

Tetsuya's is one of Sydney's must be places.

14. Tetsuya's

7.6
529 Kent St., Sydney, NSW
Japanese Restaurant · Sydney City Center · 54 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: year after year, Tetsuya's is rated one of the world's best restaurants. Good luck getting a reservation, the queue is intense!

est. is one of Sydney's must be places.

15. est.

7.2
Establishment Hotel, Wynyard, NSW
Australian Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: food, service, and atmosphere 5 stars all the way. Chef Peter Doyle is a maestro in the kitchen! Order the degustation.

Fratelli Paradiso is one of Sydney's must be places.

16. Fratelli Paradiso

8.1
12-16 Challis Ave, Potts Point, NSW
Italian Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews

Virginia G.Virginia Gordon: Love everything here. Feel you have left Sydney. Civilised clientele at breakfast with the footpath full of gorgeous dogs (+owners). Faultless service.

Buon Ricordo Ristorante is one of Sydney's must be places.

17. Buon Ricordo Ristorante

7.5
108 Boundary St, Paddington, NSW
Italian Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Carr: The fettuccine with eggs and truffles is one of the great dishes of the world !

Sean's Panaroma is one of Sydney's must be places.

18. Sean's Panaroma

7.7
270 Campbell Pde, Sydney, NSW
Australian Restaurant · Ben Buckler · 12 tips and reviews

Jason C.Jason Cupitt: My favourite restaurant in Sydney. Great food and service without the attitude. Relaxed and fun. Highly recommended.

Prime Restaurant is one of Sydney's must be places.

19. Prime Restaurant

1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW
Steakhouse · Sydney City Center · 17 tips and reviews

Mikerism B.Mikerism B: Temple of Meat

Sydney Fish Market is one of Sydney's must be places.

20. Sydney Fish Market

8.1
Bank St (at Pyrmont Bridge Rd), Pyrmont, NSW
Fish Market · 229 tips and reviews

Sabrina T.Sabrina Tang: The seafood here are seriously so fresh!!especially the oyster!

4fourteen is one of Sydney's must be places.

21. 4fourteen

414 Bourke St. (Fitzroy St), Surry Hills, NSW
Australian Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Kathryn B.Kathryn Bache: This is a innovative restaurant. Don't order the collective menu unless you have 6 or more people at your table. The ginger bread and fig is a wonderful dessert.

Sepia is one of Sydney's must be places.

22. Sepia

201 Sussex St (at Druitt St), Sydney, NSW
Japanese Restaurant · Sydney City Center · 45 tips and reviews
The Winery is one of Sydney's must be places.

23. The Winery

8.1
285A Crown St, Surry Hills, NSW
Wine Bar · 127 tips and reviews

TimeOut SydneyTimeOut Sydney: You could order a main meal here, but it wouldn't be as fun as sharing a bunch of bar snacks. Try the fried squid with a salad of cucumber and mint. Read more.

The Bathers' Pavilion is one of Sydney's must be places.

24. The Bathers' Pavilion

8.4
4 The Esplanade, Balmoral, NSW
Australian Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: A very romantic setting, stunning views of Balmoral Beach, and the talented chef Serge Dansereau make for an intimate and mouth-watering culinary experience.

Coluzzi Bar is one of Sydney's must be places.

25. Coluzzi Bar

322 Victoria St, Darlinghurst, NSW
Café · 17 tips and reviews

James S.James Slezak: Best coffee in Sydney. Don't spoil it by asking for skim milk

Rosso Pomodoro is one of Sydney's must be places.

26. Rosso Pomodoro

8.6
360 Darling St, Balmain, NSW
Pizzeria · Inner West · 28 tips and reviews

TimTim: Best pizza in Sydney - no ham and pineapple Read more.

Swallow Coffee Traders is one of Sydney's must be places.

27. Swallow Coffee Traders

7.9
1/7 Tramway Arc., Rockdale, NSW
Coffee Shop · 23 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: The knowledge and consistency of the beans is pretty astounding, even in coffee-mad Sydney. Crazy-delicious muffins, cakes and other sweet things baked in-house are also fantastic. Read more.

28. The Battery

5.9
14/425 Bourke Street, Surry Hills, NSW
Seafood Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

TimeOut SydneyTimeOut Sydney: The classic fish and chips is a must: two pieces of battered flathead with a side of hand-cut chips and a lemon cheek wrapped in muslin. Read more.

Bondi Icebergs is one of Sydney's must be places.

29. Bondi Icebergs

8.8
1 Notts Ave, Bondi Beach, NSW
Social Club · 100 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: This cliffside restaurant is perfect for a relaxing Sunday lunch, where you feel like you’re sitting on the water.

Mohr Fish is one of Sydney's must be places.

30. Mohr Fish

7.2
116 Devonshire St, Surry Hills, NSW
Fish and Chips Shop · 21 tips and reviews

Ian S.Ian Shying: Best value quality fish in town

Juan Pollo is one of Sydney's must be places.

31. Juan Pollo

118 Devonshire St., Surry Hills, NSW
Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Flamed, succulent chunks of chicken explode on the plate next to the best damn fries we’ve had in a long, long time.

Longrain Restaurant & Bar is one of Sydney's must be places.

32. Longrain Restaurant & Bar

85 Commonwealth St., Surry Hills, NSW
Thai Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: The interior is very chic. Had a hard time staring at my food, because the atmosphere is so incredible. Dining is communal and the food is meant to be shared, you won't be disappointed.

Bar H is one of Sydney's must be places.

33. Bar H

80 Campbell St. (Foster St.), Surry Hills, NSW
Wine Bar · 44 tips and reviews

Mooksy ♔.Mooksy ♔: Food and service was great. Bass grouper dish was the star of the night.

The Gallery Tea Lounge is one of Sydney's must be places.

34. The Gallery Tea Lounge

Tea Room · St. James · 2 tips and reviews

Citibank A.Citibank Australia: On weekends in Oct enjoy a pot of tea or coffee and a flute of Brown Brothers bubbles with an array of afternoon delights, both sweet and savoury, for only $45.

35. Hartsyard

33 Enmore Rd, Newtown, NSW
Australian Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

ColinColin: Dined here a few times. Absolutely one of the best restaurants in the Inner West. Authentic old style American food without the actual rubbish cooking you get in America.

Ananas Bar & Brasserie is one of Sydney's must be places.

36. Ananas Bar & Brasserie

18 Argyle St., The Rocks, NSW
French Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Ananas (French for pineapple) is a modern cocktail and champagne bar complemented by the splendour of an art deco-inspired brasserie and late-night supper club. Read more.

Gelato Messina is one of Sydney's must be places.

37. Gelato Messina

9.0
241 Victoria St, Darlinghurst, NSW
Gelato Shop · Darlinghurst · 156 tips and reviews

MelMel: best gelato in sydney...constantly coming up with new flavours each month Read more.

Harts Pub is one of Sydney's must be places.

38. Harts Pub

8.5
176 Cumberland St, Sydney, NSW
Pub · Sydney City Center · 89 tips and reviews

frankstingfranksting: Great selection of Aussie beer. Who kept this place quiet for so long?

Sydney Opera House is one of Sydney's must be places.

39. Sydney Opera House

9.2
2 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW
Opera House · Circular Quay · 441 tips and reviews

Sony Mobile WTASony Mobile WTA: Go and see a show in Australia's most recognisable icon. Hurry though as tickets sell out fast: 02 9250 7111.

Hyde Park is one of Sydney's must be places.

40. Hyde Park

9.3
Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW
Park · St. James · 165 tips and reviews

stuart h.stuart horrex: Just sit and slow down... even for a minute or two... watch the passing parade... soak up the sunshine... enjoy the moment...

Harry's Café de Wheels is one of Sydney's must be places.

41. Harry's Café de Wheels

8.2
Cowper Wharf Rd, Woolloomooloo, NSW
Pie Shop · Woolloomooloo · 74 tips and reviews

FoodspottingFoodspotting: Great Aussie meat pies with a fabulous sea front view. Get a meat pie with mashed potatoes and gravy on top for extra decadence. Just be sure you fend your pie from the preying sea gulls. - Fiona

Park Hyatt Sydney is one of Sydney's must be places.

42. Park Hyatt Sydney

8.8
7 Hickson Rd, The Rocks, NSW
Hotel · The Rocks · 59 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The city’s most coveted location, fronting the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. A $68 million renovation brought in floor-to-ceiling windows and amenities from cult perfumer Le Labo.

Shangri-La Sydney is one of Sydney's must be places.

43. Shangri-La Sydney

8.5
176 Cumberland St, Sydney, NSW
Hotel · Sydney City Center · 88 tips and reviews

Elias L.Elias Lange: Blue Bar on 36 (Stunning view from Lvl. 36 to Sydney Harbour Bridge & Opera House)

Hilton Sydney is one of Sydney's must be places.

44. Hilton Sydney

8.0
488 George St, Sydney, NSW
Hotel · Sydney City Center · 80 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: The glass-walled Hilton tower, designed by architects Johnson Pilton Walker (the team behind the Opera House makeover), is a quick stroll from the main landmarks.

Establishment Hotel is one of Sydney's must be places.

45. Establishment Hotel

7.2
5 Bridge St., Sydney, NSW
Hotel · Sydney City Center · 3 tips and reviews

Tamara D.Tamara Deprez: Modern boutique hotel with cozy restos/bars. Love the Bose system, iPad and Bvlgari products. Close (5 to 10-min walk only) to Circular Quay, the Rocks and Opera House. Ideal!

Palmer & Co. is one of Sydney's must be places.

46. Palmer & Co.

8.4
Abercrombie Ln, Sydney, NSW
Speakeasy · Sydney City Center · 61 tips and reviews

TimeOut SydneyTimeOut Sydney: Unlike other moustache-whiskey bars around town where you have to be out by 1am at the latest, Palmer and Co sport a 5am license. Read more.

InterContinental Sydney is one of Sydney's must be places.

47. InterContinental Sydney

8.5
117 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW
Hotel · Sydney City Center · 53 tips and reviews

Brett G.Brett Greensill: The best view in Sydney for special VIP occasions

The Fullerton Hotel Sydney is one of Sydney's must be places.

48. The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

7.5
1 Martin Pl, Sydney, NSW
Hotel · Sydney City Center · 82 tips and reviews
Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour is one of Sydney's must be places.

49. Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour

6.8
61 Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW
Hotel · Circular Quay · 5 tips and reviews

50. Simpsons Hotel

8 Challis Ave, Potts Point, NSW
Hotel · 1 tip
oxford social is one of Sydney's must be places.

51. oxford social

Australian Restaurant · Darlinghurst · 1 tip

Jennifer G.Jennifer Gilbert: Focus is on food rather than the setting / location. Book ahead for a later table.

Lucio Pizzeria is one of Sydney's must be places.

52. Lucio Pizzeria

7.6
248 Palmer St, Darlinghurst, NSW
Pizzeria · 32 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: This pizzeria in Darlinghurst serves up some of the city’s best pies. It’s great for takeout.

Smash Sausage Kitchen is one of Sydney's must be places.

53. Smash Sausage Kitchen

491 King St., Newtown, NSW
Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Ross J.Ross James: Mix and match your sausages is here! Choose your own combination of the best sausages in town.

The Sardine Room is one of Sydney's must be places.

54. The Sardine Room

2/31-35 Challis Ave., Potts Point, NSW
Seafood Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews

Geoff K.Geoff Kim: One of the best meals I've had in a while. Try the egg yolk ravioli for entree, pretty much anything for mains & you MUST have the vanilla semolina custard. Just amazing! Read more.

Selah is one of Sydney's must be places.

55. Selah

12 Loftus St, Circular Quay, NSW
Australian Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

ChillWith m.ChillWith me: Contemporary Australian- the atmosphere is sophisticated and the service is great. Nifty lunch special on weekdays- entree + main for $45! Organise your next hangout here using http://Chillwith.me

Redoak Boutique Beer Cafe is one of Sydney's must be places.

56. Redoak Boutique Beer Cafe

7.1
201 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW
Beer Garden · Sydney City Center · 43 tips and reviews

jjprojectsjjprojects: Some of the best beer on the planet, no joke. Try the India Pale Ale.

The Baxter Inn is one of Sydney's must be places.

57. The Baxter Inn

9.0
152-156 Clarence St, Sydney, NSW
Whisky Bar · Sydney City Center · 133 tips and reviews

TimeOut SydneyTimeOut Sydney: Here, it’s all about wine’n’whisky’n’beer. Baxter also stock 360 different whiskeys with more to come. Pretzels are the complimentary snack of choice here. Read more.

The Boathouse is one of Sydney's must be places.

58. The Boathouse

109 Ferry Rd., Glebe, NSW
Seafood Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Sascha W.Sascha Wenninger: Make sure you order the snapper pie! Kudos also to the acoustics in the place! You're aware that the room is full yet noise is dampened and conversation is easy

Café Sydney is one of Sydney's must be places.

59. Café Sydney

8.7
31 Alfred St, Circular Quay, NSW
Australian Restaurant · 92 tips and reviews

Andrew G.Andrew G: Great view - always busy and always great food

Workshop Espresso is one of Sydney's must be places.

60. Workshop Espresso

7.4
500 George St, Sydney, NSW
Coffee Shop · Sydney City Center · 81 tips and reviews

Sinny W.Sinny Wellington: As a melbournian used to exceptional coffee - i declare this place has the best coffee in Sydney <3

The Restaurant Pendolino is one of Sydney's must be places.

61. The Restaurant Pendolino

7.8
412-414 George St, Sydney, NSW
Italian Restaurant · Sydney City Center · 38 tips and reviews

Angie (.Angie (Zwilling): The food is AMAZING here. Dim lit, romantic, fabulous wine and fine dining at it's best.It makes you slow down and savour every morsel from your plate, the food is fantastic here - worth every cent!

Fratelli Fresh is one of Sydney's must be places.

62. Fratelli Fresh

6.9
11 Bridge St, Sydney, NSW
Italian Restaurant · Sydney City Center · 73 tips and reviews

Angus F.Angus F: No bookings, must wait until all your party turns up before you'll get a table but food is worth the wait. Half carafe trebbiano $9.50 is surprisingly good.

Bentley Restaurant and Bar is one of Sydney's must be places.

63. Bentley Restaurant and Bar

320 Crown Street (at Campbell Street), Sydney, NSW
Restaurant · Surry Hills · 28 tips and reviews

Summer R.Summer Riesling: Sommelier Nick Hildebrant is a genius! Test him out with his Riesling knowledge and he'll take you on a journey you wont forget!

Kitchen By Mike is one of Sydney's must be places.

64. Kitchen By Mike

85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery, NSW
Café · 58 tips and reviews

Matt B.Matt Borgo: You queue. You point to the food you want, and how much you want. You get your own seat and your own cutlery. You re-queue for coffee or cake. Hell, you may as well cook the food yourself.

Fish Face is one of Sydney's must be places.

65. Fish Face

132 Darlinghurst Road (Liverpool St), Darlinghurst, NSW
Seafood Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Ed S.Ed Smith: Best fish in Sydney (really) not cheap, but worth it.

Izakaya Fujiyama is one of Sydney's must be places.

66. Izakaya Fujiyama

8.0
52 Waterloo St, Surry Hills, NSW
Japanese Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Julie M.Julie M: Snapper namban, good, fleshy pieces of fresh, lightly fried fish soaked and cloaked in finely sliced vinegared onion. Addictive.

The Milk Bar by Cafe Ish is one of Sydney's must be places.

67. The Milk Bar by Cafe Ish

7.3
1/105 Regent St, Redfern, NSW
Café · 57 tips and reviews

Donna G.Donna Gow: The food here is incredible as is the coffee. I believe I have a new favorite cafe!

Otto Ristorante Italiano is one of Sydney's must be places.

68. Otto Ristorante Italiano

7.7
6 Cowper Wharf Rdwy, Woolloomooloo, NSW
Italian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Restaurant.com.auRestaurant.com.au: Delight the palate with the Carpaccio Di Manzo, pasture-fed beef carpaccio, truffle dressing, aioli, capers, parmesan and baby rocket—divine!

El Loco is one of Sydney's must be places.

69. El Loco

64 Foveaux St. (at Bellevue St.), Surry Hills, NSW
Mexican Restaurant · 104 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Sydneysiders gather at El Loco’s colorful tables to munch on some of the city’s finest Mexican food, courtesy of renowned chef Dan Hong.

Sydney Observatory is one of Sydney's must be places.

70. Sydney Observatory

8.2
Upper Fort St, Sydney, NSW
Planetarium · Central Business District · 16 tips and reviews

ELS Universal English CollegeELS Universal English College: Visit this museum on astronomy and history. Daytime admission to the gardens and the Observatory exhibitions is free – does not include visiting telescope towers & viewings and 3D theatre sessions.

71. The Rocks

Sydney, NSW
Neighborhood · 54 tips and reviews

MakeMyTrip. comMakeMyTrip. com: In the summer it's an attractive venue for a night out, and among other things contains the highest concentration of historic pubs in Sydney. Read more.

Art Gallery of New South Wales is one of Sydney's must be places.

72. Art Gallery of New South Wales

9.2
Art Gallery Rd, Sydney, NSW
Art Gallery · The Domain · 117 tips and reviews

Polle d.Polle de Maagt: An art gallery with free wifi. How brilliant is that?!

Australian Museum is one of Sydney's must be places.

73. Australian Museum

8.2
1 William St, Darlinghurst, NSW
Museum · 68 tips and reviews

Chris C.Chris Chinchilla: Has one of the best indigenous sections I've seen in Australian musuems

WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo is one of Sydney's must be places.

74. WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo

6.4
1-5 Wheat Rd, Sydney, NSW
Zoo · Darling Harbour · 59 tips and reviews

Sneh R.Sneh Roy: Nice way to spend a relaxing day at Darling Harbor with the kids! Read more.

Shady Pines Saloon is one of Sydney's must be places.

75. Shady Pines Saloon

8.3
256 Crown St, Darlinghurst, NSW
Speakeasy · 122 tips and reviews
Fish at the Rocks is one of Sydney's must be places.

76. Fish at the Rocks

8.7
29 Kent St, Millers Point, NSW
Seafood Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Queen Victoria Building (QVB) is one of Sydney's must be places.

77. Queen Victoria Building (QVB)

8.6
455 George St (btwn Market & Druitt St), Sydney, NSW
Shopping Mall · Sydney City Center · 160 tips and reviews
Westfield Sydney is one of Sydney's must be places.

78. Westfield Sydney

7.9
188 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW
Shopping Mall · 112 tips and reviews