Guidebook for Erskineville
Food Scene
The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley Stbecause I've never eaten cronuts like this before!
A hidden gem with delicious food and a serious interest in coffee. Super convenient and the line out the door speaks for itself!
43 locals recommend
The Copper Mill
338-356 Mitchell RdA hidden gem with delicious food and a serious interest in coffee. Super convenient and the line out the door speaks for itself!
because someone somewhere thought up the creme brûlée and ginger tart. A true artist
99 locals recommend
Bourke Street Bakery
19-25 Grosvenor Stbecause someone somewhere thought up the creme brûlée and ginger tart. A true artist
BURGERS. The best burgers I've ever had! Walking past the humble doorway of Mary's, you'd never anticipate a unique, grungy rock bar with the most delicious burgers in history awaits. No reservations but the queue moves quickly and is worth the wait.
157 locals recommend
Mary's
6 Mary StBURGERS. The best burgers I've ever had! Walking past the humble doorway of Mary's, you'd never anticipate a unique, grungy rock bar with the most delicious burgers in history awaits. No reservations but the queue moves quickly and is worth the wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
Looks can be deceiving. This unique cocktail bar is hidden behind the facade of a 'butcher', but don't be fooled- I've had the best whisky sour on earth at this bar! Unpretentious and vibrant, this is one of my favourite local bars.
11 locals recommend
Betta Meats
407 King StLooks can be deceiving. This unique cocktail bar is hidden behind the facade of a 'butcher', but don't be fooled- I've had the best whisky sour on earth at this bar! Unpretentious and vibrant, this is one of my favourite local bars.
This jazzed up local pub is an absolute gem. With a fantastic selection of drinks, amazing decor and delicious food, staying local never tasted this good.
53 locals recommend
Rose of Australia
1 Swanson StThis jazzed up local pub is an absolute gem. With a fantastic selection of drinks, amazing decor and delicious food, staying local never tasted this good.
A whisky bar that is extremely popular with locals (especially after lock-out laws!). Rip up the dance floor upstairs, but beware of lengthy queues on Friday and Saturday nights.
52 locals recommend
Websters Bar
323 King StA whisky bar that is extremely popular with locals (especially after lock-out laws!). Rip up the dance floor upstairs, but beware of lengthy queues on Friday and Saturday nights.
Parks & Nature
whether you're after a post dinner stroll or a daily jogging trail, look no further than Sydney Park just seconds from your doorstep. Some Saturday mornings they host farmers markets in the car park!
243 locals recommend
Sydney Park
416 Sydney Park Rdwhether you're after a post dinner stroll or a daily jogging trail, look no further than Sydney Park just seconds from your doorstep. Some Saturday mornings they host farmers markets in the car park!
Centennial Park is truly a gem in the bustling city of Sydney. Enjoy a BBQ in the public spaces, lunch at the delicious restaurant or hire a bicycle (or 4 person quad bike!) to explore the park in style.
1102 locals recommend
Centennial Park
15 Locked BagCentennial Park is truly a gem in the bustling city of Sydney. Enjoy a BBQ in the public spaces, lunch at the delicious restaurant or hire a bicycle (or 4 person quad bike!) to explore the park in style.
Beautiful manicured lawns and some of Australia's best native plants all while gazing at the harbour. A blissful, relaxing afternoon.
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadBeautiful manicured lawns and some of Australia's best native plants all while gazing at the harbour. A blissful, relaxing afternoon.
Essentials
For all your basic food needs such as milk, bread, dry goods and hygiene products, this excellent convenience store is located within the complex itself! In less than 2 minutes grab that ingredient you forgot.
8 locals recommend
Sydney Park Convenience Store
219 Mitchell RdFor all your basic food needs such as milk, bread, dry goods and hygiene products, this excellent convenience store is located within the complex itself! In less than 2 minutes grab that ingredient you forgot.
If you'd like to pick up a bottle of wine, this alcohol store is also located within the complex itself.
Red Bottle
219 Mitchell RdIf you'd like to pick up a bottle of wine, this alcohol store is also located within the complex itself.
Entertainment & Activities
As a vet and animal lover, I make exploring local zoos a must on any trip. Taronga is hands down one of my favourite zoos on the planet, not only for their emphasis on sustainability, welfare and conservation, but that view- enough to make you fall in love with Sydney! Do NOT miss the bird show- it's a treat for the eyes.
645 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadAs a vet and animal lover, I make exploring local zoos a must on any trip. Taronga is hands down one of my favourite zoos on the planet, not only for their emphasis on sustainability, welfare and conservation, but that view- enough to make you fall in love with Sydney! Do NOT miss the bird show- it's a treat for the eyes.
Getting Around
300m from our doorstep, St Peters offers train services to the city every 5-15 minutes.
75 locals recommend
St Peters station
300m from our doorstep, St Peters offers train services to the city every 5-15 minutes.
Arts & Culture
This iconic local landmark hosts some of the worlds most acclaimed artists. Catch a show only 20 minutes walk from your door.
182 locals recommend
The Enmore Theatre
118-132 Enmore RdThis iconic local landmark hosts some of the worlds most acclaimed artists. Catch a show only 20 minutes walk from your door.