Malt Shovel Taphouse is a chic, unique, modern American style restaurant and bar. I believe the…read morerestaurant used to be a Catholic church, but now it's a cool place to eat some tasty food, and grab a well made drink. Walking in, this restaurant is really nice, and a lot bigger than expected! The restaurant has a very modern, well lit vibe. With tons of beer, wine, and cocktails to choose from, this is a solid spot to enjoy happy hour. We came here for dinner, and dang was it good! They specialize in utilizing their rotisserie to slow roast and crisp up juicy chicken, brisket, and porchetta. With lots of sides to choose from, a variety of other appetizers large enough to share, and other main course dishes to try, there is something for everyone here! I highly recommend trying their super crispy porchetta, and their special nachos platter specifically. I would definitely come back again whenever I'm in Sydney, Australia again! We were visiting from Texas, USA, and we were glad we gave this restaurant/bar a try. It's the perfect place to come with friends for a fun happy hour and delightful dinner, enjoy!

I'd been to the Belgian Beer Cafe here years ago. This place is awesome now that it's been…read morereplaced. The food is sublime and there's a great range of beers. Staff are extremely helpful and accomodating. I can't recommend this place enough, will be a regular stop when I visit Sydney In future.

This was our second stop for dinner in Leura and after having a horrendous experience at a…read moredifferent stop, we have been pleasantly surprised by this establishment. We came with no reservation and they were happy to spend a minute and find us a spot to sit. The ambiance here was warm and welcoming. They had great food options for both vegan and non-vegan. Excellent service and cozy space to spend an relaxed evening with a beautiful view! Can't wait to come again!

I found this place from a good food guide and the ratings it received convinced me to made a…read morebooking for dinner. Upon arriving we were waiting for a good 10 mins before anyone came to seat us. They were busy, but they had 4 servers, so it shouldn't take that long. We ordered a glass of wine each and though the glasses were big, we probably only received 3/4 of a normal serving. Other tables received more than ours. Not impressed... We ordered muscles with chilli, kafir lime, and coconut milk. It came with this cream, it was delicious. For main I ordered the croquette and it was delicious but I couldn't finish at the end because it was rich. My fries were barely touched. It was good fries, but I wish it came with some aioli or some sauce. My boyfriend ordered duck confit and it runs on the small side. The duck was good, but it was small - not enough meat for someone who's hungry. Will I come back? Maybe for lunch as dinner was running on the expensive side.

Well , can you imagine my delight when I was wandering through Sydney, killing some time before I…read morehad to be elsewhere, when I stumbled across this gem of a bar. Well, noting that it was in fact a 'boutique beer cafe' pretty much says everything that you need to know about this place, and it certainly lives up to its name with a huge selection of beers available. The biggest problem I had was actually choosing which beer I wanted.

We love this brewery! (Visited Dec 7 2019 but just now posting review ... sorry!) During our jaunts…read morearound town we noticed this brewery and finally went by on our last afternoon. Our bartender was very friendly, the beers were good, and the dinner menu looked appetizing though we already had plans elsewhere. We'll definitely visit sooner and more often during our next visit to Sydney.

'The Public' has entered the Cammeray fray - Cammeray is arguably one of the most 'secretly…read moreaffluent' suburbs in Sydney, and also manages to breed a slightly fickle, but incredibly loyal bunch of customers. I'm not entirely sure where exactly 'The Public' sits. There's a surprising amount of turnover on the miller street strip, with restaurants changing hands far too often. As you first enter you find yourself deliberating - is it a pub? Is it a vegan joint? Maybe it's a bar for ladies? Turns out it's a Greek food inspired taverna/restaurant - still not sure what the honeycomb feature wall and vegetation growing out of odd places has to do with this theme, but luckily the whole thing is appealing to the eye - despite being a little discombobulating (I've finally found a use for that word!) The lightly polished timber and white walls gives it a really nice 'air' - it's a terrific space, and with the turquoise colour blended in, you find yourself in the mood for salad, or fresh juice, or avocado - something light. However the menu is heavy on the beers, meats, burgers, sausages and cheeses - of which I truly love, but wasn't expecting. Unfortunately the food was disappointing. The tastiest item was the grilled cheese - I guess that's saying something? We ordered a plethora of entrees and share plates, none of which were memorable unfortunately, except the grilled cheese! The burgers were the biggest cause of upset though. I ordered the pulled lamb burger with grilled haloumi and hommus - it sounded delicious, but really failed to deliver. The lamb was dull, the haloumi was borderline tasteless (not sure how they managed that) - the whole thing was just a bit of a miss. I'd suggest Turkish bread as well - the brioche buns are too heavy for this style of burger. I really wanted to like this place, but sadly with so many excellent options around I can't see myself coming back for more.

The Belgian Epoque is dead, long live the Public…read more Owned by James and Will Christopher, brothers who also own nearby Laneway Cafe and Ms Miller, the Public is a light, bright Bauhaus interpretation of a traditional pub. There's stool seats under high tables and self-serve areas at the front, "to encourage socialisation," James told me the other day. Seats and a small raised area suitable for small gatherings at the rear (Public takes corporate bookings). A strong Greek-fusion theme runs through the menu, which ensures the brothers won't cannibalise the Spanish-inspired Ms Miller a few doors down. Lamb meatballs, taramasalata and other Mediterranean delicacies adorn the menu. There's a capable selection of beers drawn from the same distributor who supplies Cotton Thief about 7 minutes away in Cremorne, but TBF Cammeray Craft 30 seconds north on foot on the other side of the street does small brews better. Hopefully the Public will open a few taps to boutique beer makers on rotation. A thing that made the old Belgian so great was you could retire to it when you missed your bus (the stop is right outside). Ever since it closed more than a year ago I've had to be on time to appointments - but not any more! "Oh, dash it, I missed the bus! Oh, well, nothing for it but to get a brew, pull up a stool at the window and watch the people shoot past for 15 minutes until the next bus." Weekends put a new spin on the term 'pub crawl' as hipsters and late-blooming gen xers prove that having young kids in tow is no excuse to crimp your social life. Just watch out for those three-wheeler baby joggers, they're killers on the ankles as you filter past with a tray of schooners.

This place is legit. Everyone comes here to eat and definitely drink. You can sit and watch the…read morebeach. Or the people waking by. Sit outside or inside. The atmosphere here is great. They have out door couches to lounge on. Chairs and tables to sit and eat. You can easily sit and relax away a good couple of hours here. My friends and I got here after we had left our luggage at our rental. And sat here what it seems like a week. We sat down and had a bite to eat. The fish and chips. They are amazing. We found this beer called Summer. And it was $25 Aussie for a bucket. Not bad. We hung out for about an hour. Then we decided to hit the water. So we decided to ask where we could get sunblock. And they brought over Carla. She was our savior. The sun is very hot here. We hit the water and came back after a little sun cooking. We stepped up our buckets. We stayed there until we left. Day 2 we did a lot of the same. We kept a ritual of just stopping by and having a bite and beers. The weekend is off the hook. Very busy. All day and all night. But they close at 12. Everyone and anyone is there. People celebrating the weekend to people out for bachelorette parties. Also birthday parties to small wedding reception. On Monday Feb. 12,2018 we were there just enjoying a bite and a couple beers. We weren't going to stay long. It wasn't too busy. Which was nice after the weekend. Then all of a sudden. All these well nicely dressed people started to show up. We new it was some type of party. But not for who or what. Girls/ Ladies dressed to impress. And impressed we were. Guys somewhat dresss nice also. Some better than others. And all of a sudden 3 guys in these bright loud jump suits. We were like huh? Then they decided to get on the microphone. Just being. Loud. It was my turn to get a pitcher of the passion fruit mojito. Which is really good. Don't judge. But when in Aussie. Drink like the Aussies. I asked one of the guys in the suits. What's up with suits. He said. Trying to get attention. They were going to have a fundraiser for Brain Cancer Awareness. I told him. He was doing a great thing. Not knowing that lot of the people there were celebrities. It's not like we watch Aussie tv everyday. Ok we did while on vacation. But still. How are we to spot tv actors and movie star actors. Then they sent out their ladies to sell raffle tickets. It was Bianca Zouppas. And another great looking actress. Sorry didn't get her name. But if you know who she is. Go ahead and let us know. Anyways. How could we say no to them. We weren't going to. It's a good cause. But they did get us to buy more tickets. We also got into the fun of the auction. I ended up winning a bat. For only $300. And after mingling with everyone. It was a great night. This place gave up their inside area for an event that raised some good money. This place has a staff that is not only great looking. But have the best attitude I've been to in years. Probably the best in all the world. Guys and girls. Both treated us with great respect and were always professionals. Staff was fun and always helpful. If you ever visit Bondi Beach. Stop by and try their Mojitos and their food. And the people watching is very good also. So Mates don't wait. Or you might have to stand in line in the sun.

Where can you actually go to say that you've crossed this one off your bucket list...but at The…read moreBucket List! The food was great and the service was friendly and fast! I was here with family and friends and they did have the same thing to say about the place...pretty fantastic! I had the traditional "Fush and Chups"...and they were really good. Not oily, the batter held on very well, and the Tartar sauce was the perfect compliment to it! It is a great place to stop by and cap off your visit to Bondi Beach...

The name Eau de Vie literally translates to "water of life" in French, although it is also the name…read moreused for a wide variety of distilled, fruit-based liquors. In Sydney, Eau de Vie is better translated as a dim and sultry bar responsible for some of the most creative cocktails in the city. Make reservations, and consider coming during the week when the crowds may be a bit more tolerable. They also boast some specials such as $1 Islay oysters on Thursdays and in Whiskey and Cheese Wednesdays. The Wednesday special is a particularly great deal as 40 AUD gets you a pairing of 5 cheese and 5 whiskies. On our visit, we managed to get lucky with Japanese Suntory whiskey night. Getting to compare the Chita Grain, Suntory Kakubin, Hibiki Harmony, Hakushu DR, and Yamazaki DR side by side was not only a treat for the palate, but made it easier to identify distinctive differences between each. The cocktails themselves come with quirky names, and list of unique ingredients. Lapsang Souchong, red miso, and even Parmesan were used to compliment the various liquors. Most importantly, they manage to slay on the taste in addition to the creativity factor. Not sure how long they stay on the menu, but for example the Black Lantern (Laphroaig 10 yo whiskey, Chivas 12 yo whiskey, coconut and red bean milk, with salt and sesame) was a well balanced masterpiece. The Popcorn Flip (Martell VS Cognac, Curaco, White Chocolate, Honey, Egg, Popcorn; Served Up) was like dessert in a glass. For those looking to pair their drinks with a bit more, Eau de Vie has small "Grazing" items such as potato croquettes, and pork terrine. Also,they offer larger "Plates" like steak slider (severed with 3) or scallops on the half shell. If all that wasn't enough to whet your palette, they adtionally have either single serve selections of meat and cheeses or tasting boards with an assortment of items ready to order. All in all a solid selection to savor alongside your drink of choice. While finding the speakeasy-esque bar off the street may not be the easiest feat, it is certainly worth the effort to do so.

A triumphant way to start, middle, or finish a night, and quite simply one of the best cocktail…read morebars in Sydney. This was our last stop on a secret bar cocktail birthday crawl for the ages, and by the beard of Zeus did it deliver. Straight up, a massive fanboy shout-out to Joy and Camille, who went out of their way to look after us with smiles and good grace even after we were super late for our booking courtesy of some neglectful service at another bar. They looked after the every person in the place with fun, courtesy, care and laughter, here are two hosts who love their jobs and man, it makes for a shit hot experience as a punter, I didn't want to leave. And the cocktails. We'd been slugging booze for the last 4 hours and these still blew us put of our pants and into something more delicious - a White Negroni and a Smoky Bacon Old Fashioned are my new favourite tipples (see you in hell, whisky sour, your services are no longer required). Classy, romantic, fun, fabulous, and everything in between. Best.

Great hangout, cold beers…read more We showed up later, so we were able to find a seat and get quick access to the main bar. We ordered in person but each table has the ability to order directly to the table. The upstairs bar closes early, but the party remained downstairs The pints are served full and cold. The barkeeps are super nice. It is a place that is more mature than the surrounding clubs, so despite being loud and dimly lit, it will not have the rowdiness and strobing light of the youth filled locales. Great for chilling.

Oh, this one, yeah, I wasn't really all that impressed with this pub. Look, I'm not going to give…read moreit a bad rating or anything, but it was rather so so, so I can't give it a good rating either. Okay, they do have craft beers on tap so I'll give it that, but the problem is that after visiting a number of really cool pubs, when you come to this one, you sort of feel that maybe you are missing out on something. Still, it is a pub on my list, and I've now been here. Oh, that's right, it was also pretty crowded, but then again I suspect that is what the pub actually wants.

My Sweet Boutique reminds me a lot of the Cinderella fairytale. Cinderella was surrounded by two…read moreUgly sisters, likewise My Sweet Boutique has had to battle with two ugly sisters, in it's case being located in the grounds of a petrol station and on a main road. This wonderful fairytale has a happy outcome because like Cinderella this beautiful princess has prevailed and shown her true beauty to the World. My Sweet Boutique ( MSB ) is one of Sydney's hottest food trucks and it specialises in waffles. They open to the public Wednesday - Sunday and serve across from the Enmore Park. The Food Truck is beautifully decorated by lots of nice food isms and the whole truck screams Instagram so you better be prepared to # and snap to your hearts content and that's before and of the glorious food is even served. The Waffles come in 6 variations of flavours some of which include the 2204 and Enmore Road. The flavours favour from the flavouring sauces and fruit and nut content. The option is for it to come in a slider ($6) slab ($9) or in a mason jar ($12). Of course everyone wants the jar because it's more fun. The jar I got was 2204 which offered a combination of ice cream, smashed waffles, banana, popcorn and salted Caramel. The presentation is absolutely amazing here and it's almost a crime to eat out of something that looks that good but just try and resist. The jar comes with the option of a lid too which is cute if you want to keep the jar and try DIY job on it later. Also on offer here is the famous Nutella names Jars. So basically you get a personalised jar stacked with waffles and cream on the top and inside gorgeous Nutella and ice cream on the inside. It's an absolute must for anyone that wants to show off to their friends. The staff are extremely friendly and happy to assist you with recommendations on the best selections. My Sweet Boutique is a gorgeous food truck that is definitely a piece of gold that Marrickville is happy to keep for themselves because these place would go off anywhere because my friends this place is an absolute diamond.

We drove past many times but never stopped because the lines just seem very long. Big mistake!…read moreDon't let the long lines deter you from these awesome desserts! We tried the special of the week and the name alone will make you salivate. Who can honestly say no to "Belgian waffles smothered with melted chocolate and maltesers. Topped with salted caramel Icecream and sprinkled with crunchy popcorn."?! Yes the lines are long but they move quickly and totally worth it. You can thank yelp later for leading you to this hidden gem.

Lovely neighborhood restaurant, very clean and cheerful ambiance, attentive service and delicious…read moreeggs Benedict and coffee.

I went here with my husband recently, thinking we'd try something new and hopefully more chill than…read morethe cafe we'd been going to often lately. So we gave this one a go, and were quite pleased with it :) For one, this place is a LOT roomier than most of the cafes we've been to. It's got a nice open plan, with a big round table in the middle of the room for larger groups, and several smaller tables. I suppose it holds a pretty average number of people, but it's just set up nicely so it doesn't feel too crowded. It's got big windows with lots of natural light, which is super nice too. We walked there, mostly uphill all the way, and it was pretty warm out. I start sweating buckets after 5 min in anything over 20 degrees. So we (especially me) really appreciated that they had a couple of big fans in the place :P The decor is pretty great. My husband said it looks like a hip granny's house, which pretty much nails it. Everything is yellow, white, and green, but not like in an overwhelming way. It feels really chill and breezy. And they played cool funk music the whole time, which just added to the "hip granny" vibe. So, on to the food and drinks, which are just a bit important, haha. We got ourselves this strawberry tart to share, and my husband got a flat white. I had 2 drinks (I'm a thirsty lady), an iced tea with lemongrass and ginger and a Belgian hot chocolate. All of it was good. I loved the tart - it was flavourful without being overly sweet. My husband enjoyed his coffee. The iced tea was a bit surprising - you usually expect it to be sweet, but it was kind of savoury almost. It threw me off at first, but once I got over my dissonance there, it was pretty good. The hot chocolate was really nice too, very chocolatey but not overly rich. Also, the staff were nice and seemed pretty easygoing, much more than I usually see at cafes, so that was nice :) The only downside is that, as far as I know, there's no free wi-fi. That would be great, cos really it'd be a nice place to sit down and do some work for a while (something my husband was looking forward to doing). Aside from that, we were really happy with our outing and will probably go back again :)