Guidebook for Erskineville
Food Scene
The food here is made on-site and has amazing flavours. The coffee is delightful.
45 locals recommend
Fleetwood Macchiato
43 Erskineville RdThe food here is made on-site and has amazing flavours. The coffee is delightful.
Good, fast, Italian food on vibrant King Street. BYO wine and people watching.
35 locals recommend
The Italian Bowl
255 King StGood, fast, Italian food on vibrant King Street. BYO wine and people watching.
One side of the Japanese inspired restaurant is given over to those repairing their more traditional motorbikes, while the other is given to food. Good for families, kids, adults and whoever likes Japanese food and/or motorbikes.
13 locals recommend
Rising Sun Workshop
1C Whateley StOne side of the Japanese inspired restaurant is given over to those repairing their more traditional motorbikes, while the other is given to food. Good for families, kids, adults and whoever likes Japanese food and/or motorbikes.
It's home to the famous Watermelon Cake and the coffee here is fabulous. Not much seating, but worth the wait for the coffee and the lamb shank pies.
155 locals recommend
Black Star Pastry Newtown
325 King StIt's home to the famous Watermelon Cake and the coffee here is fabulous. Not much seating, but worth the wait for the coffee and the lamb shank pies.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Imperial has drag shows on throughout the evening, most evenings. The food is good and the venue becomes a nightclub from late till early.
39 locals recommend
The Imperial Erskineville
35 Erskineville RdThe Imperial has drag shows on throughout the evening, most evenings. The food is good and the venue becomes a nightclub from late till early.
There is often live music here. The cocktails are good and it's a stalwart of King Street.
15 locals recommend
blacksheep
256 King StThere is often live music here. The cocktails are good and it's a stalwart of King Street.
A good local pub with some local beers on tap.
The food is good, but can take some time to come. Free pool on Tuesdays.
76 locals recommend
The Erko Hotel
102 Erskineville RoadA good local pub with some local beers on tap.
The food is good, but can take some time to come. Free pool on Tuesdays.
Essentials
100m from the front door. Don't forget to take a bag with you.
91 locals recommend
Woolworths Erskineville (Metro)
21-23 Erskineville Rd100m from the front door. Don't forget to take a bag with you.
Entertainment & Activities
Awesome local cinema showing favourites and Arthouse movies.
258 locals recommend
Dendy Cinemas Newtown
261-263 King StAwesome local cinema showing favourites and Arthouse movies.
Getting Around
Macdonaldtown Station
300m down Albert Street - head out the door and turn left.
A different train line to the Macdonaldtown one, but trains also go into the city.
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77 locals recommend
Erskineville Station
A different train line to the Macdonaldtown one, but trains also go into the city.
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