Guidebook for Redfern
Arts & Culture
Carriageworks
245 Wilson StCultural centre with innovative programming
White Rabbit Gallery
30 Balfour StLarge collection of contemporary Asian art
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StWorth checking the MCA site to see what's on
Minerva
111 Macleay StSmall experimental gallery of emerging art
4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art
Small gallery for young artists with a focus on Asia
Essentials
Carriageworks
245 Wilson StEvery Saturday, for fresh organic NSW produce and meals
Wholefoods House
9 Danks StreetOrganic health food store
Sydney Fish Market
Bank Streetseafood heaven
Woolworths Redfern
261-265 Chalmers StBig supermarket
Food Scene
Ester Restaurant
46-52 Meagher StOrganic "Modern Australian" restaurant. Bookings essential
Henley's Wholefoods Alexandria
38 Mitchell RdPaleo-inspired cafe
Moon Park - permanently closed
34 Redfern StreetUnique Korean restaurant.
Brickfields
206 Cleveland StQuality bakery/cafe
Sadhana Kitchen
147 Enmore RoadRaw vegan cafe
The Stinking Bishops
63-71 Enmore RdFine cheese and wine bar, bookings recommended
Fleetwood Macchiato
43 Erskineville RdGood food and serious coffee
Reuben Hills
61 Albion StTasty South American inspired menu and great coffee
Bourke Street Bakery Surry Hills
633 Bourke StFamous Sydney bakery
Bills
355 Crown StNicole Kidman's favourite eatery
Kawa
348 Crown StCafe with a lovely street setting
Egg Of The Universe
713 Darling StHealthy cafe
Billy Kwong
Organic Chinese restaurant
Cho Cho San
73 Macleay StModern asian share plates
The Apollo Restaurant
44 Macleay StreetExcellent upmarket modern Greek restaurant.
hugely popular food hub with exceptionally friendly service
432 locals recommend
The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley Sthugely popular food hub with exceptionally friendly service
Black Star Pastry Rosebery
85-113 Dunning AveFamous sweets and pastries
Town Bike Pitstop
156 Abercrombie StreetHire a bike here. Great food and coffee
Hartsyard
33 Enmore RdGourmet American diner
After a day at the beach, this seafood spot hits the spot. some days have sushi. well-labelled, wild and farmed fish from all over
71 locals recommend
Bondi's Best Seafood
39-53 Campbell ParadeAfter a day at the beach, this seafood spot hits the spot. some days have sushi. well-labelled, wild and farmed fish from all over
Mamak
15 Goulburn StMalaysian restaurant famous for their roti
Chat Thai
20 Campbell StreetBuzzing thai joint, open late
Mecca Coffee - Alexandria
26 Bourke Rdgreat food and coffee
Sightseeing
Prince Alfred Park
Chalmers StreetLively park to hang out, work out, etc.
Arthur McElhone Reserve
1A Billyard AveBeautiful koi (Japanese carp) pond. Sunny in the morning.
North Bondi Beach, Campbell Pde station
Our favourite beach in Sydney.
Camp Cove
Pretty, sheltered beach for bathing
Everything Else
Victoria Park
Parramatta RoadGreat outdoor pool
TITLE Store
501 Crown StBooks, DVDs, records
107
107 Redfern StLocal art and music space
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadEnthralling gardens, mysterious bats at dusk
Centennial Park
15 Locked BagIf you feel like a serious bike ride, go to Centennial Park
Shopping
Kinokuniya Book Store
500 George StHuge bookstore with many interesting books
Ciccone & Sons
195 Regent StAwesome gelato made with jersey milk
Entertainment & Activities
Story Factory | Redfern
176 Redfern StSuper fun place for kids
Taronga Zoo Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadKnown as one of the best zoos in the world