Neighbourhood

Poly

74-76 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 – This link opens in a new browser tab

Poly is a wine bar in Surry Hills that happens to also have some of the best food in Sydney by acclaimed chef Mat Lindsay (Ester). The seafood forward menu rotates often. You’ll find Poly in the Paramount building, a few minutes walk away. Open 5pm to 12am Monday to Friday, and 12pm to 12am Saturday and Sunday.

Contact: (02) 8860 0808– This link will open your default phone application

Pina

4/29 Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011 – This link opens in a new browser tab

What started as a pop up by Sydney’s beloved hole-in-the-wall cafe Room Ten, is now permanent. If you’re heading to Potts Point it’s a must stop for breakfast or lunch, and even if you’re not, it’s worth the trip. Open 7am to 3pm every day.

Contact: (02) 7251 8025– This link will open your default phone application

Nour

3/490 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 – This link opens in a new browser tab

The concept at Nour is to take classic Lebanese flavours and give them a modern interpretation beyond the popular fattoush, falafel and baklava. There’s a strong focus on vegetarian dishes and in-house made food items such as Middle Eastern breads along with yoghurt, labneh, curds, ashta, dips, pickles and preserves. Open for dinner Monday to Thursday, lunch and dinner Friday to Sunday.

Contact: (02) 9331 3413– This link will open your default phone application

Cafe Paci

131 King St, Newtown NSW 2042 – This link opens in a new browser tab

A cosy neighbourhood Nordic-European restaurant on north King Street, Newtown is run by Finnish born chef Pasi Paternen (Quay, Four in Hand). An innovative Sydney restaurant with a real buzz. Make sure you book ahead. Open 5.30pm to 11pm Monday to Friday, and 12pm to 11pm Saturday.

Contact: (02) 9550 6196– This link will open your default phone application

Westwood Pizza

245 Australia St, Newtown NSW 2042 – This link opens in a new browser tab

A tiny, buzzing pizzeria in Newtown slinging just 150 pizzas each day. Run by two ex-Bella Brutta chefs. Try their signature fermented garlic and honey pizza on a perfectly chewy sourdough base. Open 5pm to 10pm, Wednesday to Sunday.

Contact: 0466 181 266– This link will open your default phone application

P&V Paddington and Porcine

268 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021 – This link opens in a new browser tab

A French bistro and a cult natural wine shop in one location. Downstairs is P&V, Sydney’s favourite natural wine shop that also stocks craft beer & artisan spirits. Buy to take home or open a bottle and drink in the courtyard space out the back. Upstairs is Porcine, classic French cooking in a casual setting. A must stop spot if visiting Paddington, whether grabbing a quick takeaway or sitting down for a bite and a glass (or bottle) of wine.

Contact: (02) 9054 3158– This link will open your default phone application

Cantina OK!

Council Pl, Sydney NSW 2000 – This link opens in a new browser tab

One of three Sydney bars in the World’s Top 50 list, Cantina OK! is a tiny Mezcal mecca tucked away in a laneway by Town Hall. A unique standing bar with room for only 20, serving world-famous Margaritas and cocktails. ‘A place where you can drink one of a kind, one in a million and once in a lifetime spirits.’ Open 4pm to 12am Monday to Saturday, and 4pm to 10pm Sunday.

Alberto’s Lounge

17-19 Alberta St, Sydney NSW 2000 – This link opens in a new browser tab

Albertos Lounge is an intimate Italian restaurant and bar tucked away in Surry Hills, only 150 metres from the hotel. ‘A place where good food, good music, good wine and good company meet on equal footing.’ One of the excellent restaurants in the Swillhouse portfolio. Open Monday to Wednesday 5pm to 11pm, and Thursday to Sunday 12pm to 12am.

The Rover

75 Campbell St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 – This link opens in a new browser tab

The Rover is a neighbourhood bar serving seasonal cocktails, quaffable wine and a seafood-driven food menu, famous for their selection of freshly shucked oysters. Open 4pm to 12am, Tuesday to Saturday.

Contact: (02) 9280 2235– This link will open your default phone application

Chaco Ramen

238 Crown St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 – This link opens in a new browser tab

A cosy Darlinghurst space that serves up the most sought after ramen in Sydney by Keita Abe. Signature bowls and seasonal specials accompanied by Japanese beer and house made yuzu soda. Open 11.30am to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 8.30 pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

Contact: (02) 9007 8352– This link will open your default phone application

Shwarmama

2/106-112 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 – This link opens in a new browser tab

Shwarmas, pitas and Halal Snack Packs like you’ve never had. A tiny spot in Surry Hills run by two Sydney greats, Mat Lindsay (Ester, Poly) and Russell Beard (Paramount Coffee Project, Reuben Hills). Open right through from lunch to dinner.  Open 11am to 8pm Tuesday, 11am to 9pm Wednesday & Thursday, and 11am to 10pm Friday & Saturday.

Contact: (02) 8057 1553– This link will open your default phone application

Atomic Beer Project

158 Regent St, Redfern NSW 2016 – This link opens in a new browser tab

Go and say hello to our friends at Atomic, the brewery partner for Ace Hotel Sydney. The microbrewery and taproom in Redfern features signature brews, seasonal and experimental releases, local wine & spirits, with DJs and live music each week.  Open 11am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 12am Friday and Saturday.

Contact: (02) 8367 5888– This link will open your default phone application