Guidebook for Erskineville
Food Scene
Great coffee and an interesting location to have a stroll around. You got to see Kevin Bacon! Nice restaurant. Order takeaway within the restaurant if you're on a budget.
432 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley StGreat coffee and an interesting location to have a stroll around. You got to see Kevin Bacon! Nice restaurant. Order takeaway within the restaurant if you're on a budget.
There are a few Turkish restaurants on King Street, but this is my favourite. Very friendly. Tell Ziggy, the young waiter from Istanbul, I said hello. Grab a Turkish Delight on the home.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Matee Turkish Grill
528 King StThere are a few Turkish restaurants on King Street, but this is my favourite. Very friendly. Tell Ziggy, the young waiter from Istanbul, I said hello. Grab a Turkish Delight on the home.
There are a bunch of Thai restaurants in Newtown, but this is one of our favourites. Yummy food with a complete menu. Friendly service and can accommodate large numbers.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Doytao Thai Takeaway
543 King StThere are a bunch of Thai restaurants in Newtown, but this is one of our favourites. Yummy food with a complete menu. Friendly service and can accommodate large numbers.
Soul, jazz, cabaret, burlesque, motown, comedy, and more. The Vanguard is a venue with eclectic taste. Bus 422 or 370 takes you there, but I enjoy the walk.
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The Vanguard
42 King StSoul, jazz, cabaret, burlesque, motown, comedy, and more. The Vanguard is a venue with eclectic taste. Bus 422 or 370 takes you there, but I enjoy the walk.
My favourite Vietnamese restaurant. Take bus 370 or 422 or enjoy the walk.
Rice Paper Vietnamese Restaurant
131 King StMy favourite Vietnamese restaurant. Take bus 370 or 422 or enjoy the walk.
Great pizza! Eat in or take away. Very reasonably priced. Great for families. It is not Dominos
Alberto's Pizzeria
589 King StGreat pizza! Eat in or take away. Very reasonably priced. Great for families. It is not Dominos
The best Lebanese restaurant in Sydney according to one of my guests, and I find it hard to argue with him. Very close on King Street.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arabella Lebanese Restaurant
489-491 King StThe best Lebanese restaurant in Sydney according to one of my guests, and I find it hard to argue with him. Very close on King Street.
Traditional Italian pizza. Thin moist crust. Operated by Italians. Do not ask for pineapple on the pizza! If your kids are picky eaters, you may want to leave them home.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gigi's Pizzeria
379 King StTraditional Italian pizza. Thin moist crust. Operated by Italians. Do not ask for pineapple on the pizza! If your kids are picky eaters, you may want to leave them home.
Shopping
Simply the best gelato in Newtown (ok officially Enmore), and have the awards to prove it.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cow & The Moon
181 Enmore RdSimply the best gelato in Newtown (ok officially Enmore), and have the awards to prove it.
Everything Else
I really like the indie films that are constantly on show here. Some mainstream stuff as well.
258 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dendy Cinemas Newtown
261-263 King StI really like the indie films that are constantly on show here. Some mainstream stuff as well.
If you need a mall fix, this is the closest one available. Hop on the 422 or 370 and it'll take you right there. Kmart, Coles, Target, Aldi, Dymocks Booksellers, JB Hi-Fi, Hoyts Cinema...
371 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Broadway Sydney
1 Bay StIf you need a mall fix, this is the closest one available. Hop on the 422 or 370 and it'll take you right there. Kmart, Coles, Target, Aldi, Dymocks Booksellers, JB Hi-Fi, Hoyts Cinema...
If you need some intellectual stimulation, check out their website for lectures and events. Many events are free.
194 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The University of Sydney
If you need some intellectual stimulation, check out their website for lectures and events. Many events are free.
Various shows happen here. This is the entertainment centre for Sydney University but they also do commercial productions as well. Bus 422 or 370 will take you there, but it's a good stroll.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seymour Centre
Cleveland StreetVarious shows happen here. This is the entertainment centre for Sydney University but they also do commercial productions as well. Bus 422 or 370 will take you there, but it's a good stroll.
Headline acts play here. The up and coming and some of the well established have played at this venue. Even The Rolling Stones have played here. Tuesday nights are comedy night - great value.
182 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Enmore Theatre
118-132 Enmore RdHeadline acts play here. The up and coming and some of the well established have played at this venue. Even The Rolling Stones have played here. Tuesday nights are comedy night - great value.
The nearest train station. 3 minute walk. 3 stops to Central. The nearest convenience store is next to the station on Goodsell St.
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St Peters station
The nearest train station. 3 minute walk. 3 stops to Central. The nearest convenience store is next to the station on Goodsell St.
A bookstore! Next to the Dendy Theatre and near coffee shops. Take the 422 or 370 bus, or do as I do, and enjoy the walk!
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Better Read Than Dead
265 King StA bookstore! Next to the Dendy Theatre and near coffee shops. Take the 422 or 370 bus, or do as I do, and enjoy the walk!
If you like live Theatre, take the train from St. Peters to Central and take a short walk to the Belvoir. Check their website for what's playing.
84 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Belvoir Street Theatre
25 Belvoir StIf you like live Theatre, take the train from St. Peters to Central and take a short walk to the Belvoir. Check their website for what's playing.
Community theatre with professional quality. Good, quality, live theatre very reasonably priced. Half price Thursday nights are when I usually go. Amazing quality as there's a huge talent pool.
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New Theatre
542 King StCommunity theatre with professional quality. Good, quality, live theatre very reasonably priced. Half price Thursday nights are when I usually go. Amazing quality as there's a huge talent pool.
Stimulate your mind. Check out their website for free lectures and events. Bit of a stroll if you're in for a longer walk, or take the 422 bus.
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University of Technology Sydney
15 BroadwayStimulate your mind. Check out their website for free lectures and events. Bit of a stroll if you're in for a longer walk, or take the 422 bus.
Check the website for premiere shows and events. Take the train to Circular Quay.
1998 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ópera de Sídney
Check the website for premiere shows and events. Take the train to Circular Quay.
Drinks & Nightlife
Live music played here quite regularly, and it's a very short walk. Check out their window for the gigs. Good Bistro out back as well.
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Union Hotel
576 King StLive music played here quite regularly, and it's a very short walk. Check out their window for the gigs. Good Bistro out back as well.