Food Scene
The food is high quality, it is opposite a park (most cafes in Newtown are exposed to noisy traffic) and the service is excellent
37 locals recommend
Bitton Cafe and Restaurant
37A Copeland StThe food is high quality, it is opposite a park (most cafes in Newtown are exposed to noisy traffic) and the service is excellent
It has a good menu for breakfast, lunch or just a coffee, it is reasonably priced and just around the corner
25 locals recommend
Cafe Sofia
7 Swanson StIt has a good menu for breakfast, lunch or just a coffee, it is reasonably priced and just around the corner
Shopping
Carriageworks
245 Wilson StFor produce direct from farmers and yummy things to eat
Drinks & Nightlife
A typical local pub with good food menu and multiple spaces, inside and out to sit. And just around the corner
53 locals recommend
Rose of Australia
1 Swanson StA typical local pub with good food menu and multiple spaces, inside and out to sit. And just around the corner
The Union has free music on Sunday afternoons and a great selection of beers and whiskeys. There's actually a large number of pubs/bars with or without music and music venues in the area - I can give you advice when you arrive
37 locals recommend
Union Hotel
576 King StThe Union has free music on Sunday afternoons and a great selection of beers and whiskeys. There's actually a large number of pubs/bars with or without music and music venues in the area - I can give you advice when you arrive
The Hive Bar
93 Erskineville RdGreat wine, music, service and vibe - and just around the corner
Sightseeing
For cafes, bars, pubs, music, theatre, movies, shopping and people watching
Some further ideas are available from Lonely Planet: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/sydney/top-things-to-do/a/poi/1322842
165 locals recommend
King Street
King StreetFor cafes, bars, pubs, music, theatre, movies, shopping and people watching
Some further ideas are available from Lonely Planet: https://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/sydney/top-things-to-do/a/poi/1322842
Parks & Nature
About a 10 minute walk, this park has beautiful waterways and walks and spots for a picnic
243 locals recommend
Sydney Park
416 Sydney Park RdAbout a 10 minute walk, this park has beautiful waterways and walks and spots for a picnic
Essentials
Woolworths Erskineville (Metro)
21-23 Erskineville RdGetting Around
Erskineville Station