Guidebook for Newtown
Food Scene
Brewtown
6-8 O'Connell StreetCool cafe with great coffee and cronuts are a specialty
Coffee and israeli pastries a 1 minute walk from the apartment
10 locals recommend
Shenkin Newtown Espresso Bar
239A King StCoffee and israeli pastries a 1 minute walk from the apartment
Flour Drum
531 King StOne of my favourite cafes in Sydney - good for brunch/lunch
Black Star Pastry Newtown
325 King StThe watermelon/rose cake is amazing
Cairo Takeaway
81 Enmore RdFreshest falafel outside egypt
Essentials
IGA Newtown
259 King StClosest place for groceries - well stocked supermarket
Church Street Medical Practice
280 Church StEntertainment & Activities
Dendy Cinemas Newtown
261-263 King StShopping
Lovely food markets on saturday mornings - often there is also an art exhibition on inside too
276 locals recommend
Carriageworks
245 Wilson StLovely food markets on saturday mornings - often there is also an art exhibition on inside too
Parks & Nature
Sydney Park
416 Sydney Park RdGreat inner city park for a morning walk
Camperdown Memorial Rest Park
Church StreetGreat park for afternoon beers and dog-watching
Drinks & Nightlife
Happy Chef Chinese Restaurant
262-266 King StLive music + pizza
The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf
15 Hickson RdGreat views of the harbour bridge
Continental Deli Bar Bistro
210 Australia StLovely neighbourhood bar, great cocktails
Getting Around
Newtown Station, King St, Stand D
Closest train station with trains to the city