P.A.M. Store on Palmer Street is one of the best boutiques in Darlinghurst. The tiny shop is always showcasing avant-grade designs and one-off collaborations, favouring street styles with brands such as Stray Rats, Good Morning Tapes, Heaven by Marc Jacobs, and Adish. P.A.M. (which stands for Perks & Mini) also showcases regular collaborations, offering tablet … Read more
Stock up on cheese at Formaggi Ocello, a cheese-lover’s dream. You can always pair it with a bottle from the fine selection of liquors at Darlinghurst Cellars next door. ocello.com.au
Fly-highing theatrics and light French classics make Claire’s Kitchen at La Salon one of Sydney’s most unique dining experiences. Regular cabaret performances fling through this romantic fine diner, where filet de boeuf and steak frites come with a side of performance on most nights of the week. As soon as you strut through the elaborate … Read more
A local watering hole with an old-world charm that befits the name. A rotation of live music, DJs and a reliably friendly crowd entertains most nights of the week. hollywoodhotelsydney.com.au
To have a meal at Gildas is to roam San Sebastian’s delicious old town, sampling the best pinxtos you can find while sipping liberally on a rare Verdejo. Firedoor chef Lennox Hastie created Gildas to commemorate his time in the Basque country of Spain, creating a dynamic menu of experimental tapas and pinxtos dishes so … Read more
Located on the ground level of the heritage Griffiths Tea Building, Chin Chin Sydney follows the Melbourne original with a delicious blend of Australian and South East Asian flavours. Whip-smart dishes like wagyu beef pad seuw ($40.5) and simple fare like kingfish sashimi ($34.5) with lime pair well with a dynamic cocktail list, attracting a … Read more
Pellegrino 2000 is a neighbourhood-style trattoria located on the corner of Campbell Street and Foster Street in the inner-city suburb of Surry Hills. Brown-leather banquettes and comfortable seating rest in a red-washed glow in the candelit dining room, while most regulars would prefer taking their pasta in the moody wine cellar below. And while Pellegrino … Read more
Cleverly disguised as the non-existent Bobby’s Boss Dogs’, Soda Factory remains one of the most endearing nightclubs in Sydney, hidden behind a fake 50s vintage coke machine just off Oxford Street. The good-times bar opened in 2013 and immediately made a name for itself with $1 gourmet hotdogs (which are still available) and a heady … Read more
Dance the night away at Hotel Harry, where DJs, music and live performances take over every week. It also hosts lively karaoke nights, if you’d prefer to make your own music. hotelharry.com.au
Update your wardrobe at Big Trouble. A list of stylish brands to satisfy your inner hipster. The boutique has been importing hard-to-find Japanese and American clothes since 2015. bigtroublestore.com
