Check out the 'Flying Possum' illustration from 1789 - colonial Australian art is like watching…read moreminds melting, trying to assimilate what they saw into a context that didn't have room for it. The possum looks goofy and ungainly, and sure to plummet straight to the ground. The Antique Print Room is like a visual history lesson, from politcal cartoons to Art Nouveau advertsing prints, amazing Gould's bird illustrations and maps of all vintages and varieties. Before you dismiss it all as hopelessly out of your price range, you can find a bargain here. I once bought a lovely illustration as a gift for about $25, and framed it up. Looked a million bucks. When gazing at the beautiful art the other day, the cheapest I saw was about $40, but still a great option for gift giving. Unless your recipient has a vast collection of old French Fashion plates or botanical illustrations, you're unlikely to double up. And more welcome than socks, surely. I've got my eye on some Ida Rentoul Outhwaite prints (early 20th century Australian children's writer and artist), they'd be spectacular for a kid's room. They do framing here too, and the staff are quiet and kind, and don't mind people just looking.

I only found this place yesterday: it's a bit 'hidden away' on the third floor of the QVB which,…read moreonce you know it, is in fact the most interesting floor. The owner? staff? is very friendly and clearly enjoys her job. She also has a very distinct and interesting dress style. There are beautiful prints in various price ranges and books-with-prints. I bought a relatively cheap book (about 20 AUD) with maps of Australia since it was discovered until it was rounded for the first time - a fascinating follow-up of man's development in this area. Even then, the service was impeccable. I may go back for more..

Now this is one awesome pub. In fact when I wandered past it a couple of years ago it was dead and…read moreclosed down, so it was rather fortuitous that I suddenly discovered that it had been resurrected. Basically the Landsdowne is one of those institutions that are famous for their live music scene. In fact it goes beyond the live music scene to be one of those awesome grunge bars. In fact I found myself here multiple times, which goes to show how much I love the place. Oh, and the courtyard out the back is also pretty cool, especially with the dancer's pole.

The Landsdowne is an iconic pub on City Road opposite Victoria Park at Broadway. Clientele range…read morefrom locals, tradies, uni students and people following the live music scene so emo kids, punk rockers and heavily tattooed heavy metal fans along with those dressed entirely in black - (not to be too specific, trying to paint a picture here!) Another great live music venue just check the schedule online so you don't turn up wanting melodic indie tunes and end up with heavy metal. Or vice versa. Upstairs is another bar, bistro and courtyard/deck, with seriously cheap food. Like $7 steaks and whatever the current equivalent may be. The menu is actually organised according to price, with $7 meals, $10 meals, $12.50 meals or wait, step back, $16 meals. With most pubs in the area and their swanky bistros, $16 would be considered cheap. Not at the Landsdowne, serving up pub meals the way they are supposed to be served - with lots of change left for beer.

Always a favourite when in the area, great deck with a view, amazing food and good wine list…read more Informal dining and a great atmosphere it's a must see when in Milsons Point.

I liked the old Kirribilli Club - the one that doesn't exist anymore - way better than the gleaming…read morenew 'improved' version. It had character. It had heart. And on ANZAC day it had the biggest Two Up arena the universe had ever seen. Drinks are still criminally cheap - I got a round of seven or eight mixed drinks for, like, twenty five bucks. Come again? But still, gleaming stainless steel and a water view do not a local make.

I've been to shows here at least four times now over the past few years, and am happy to put it on…read morethe shortlist of things to do on weekends when I'm visiting Sydney. As a Kings Cross location, it's easy to incorporate a visit into a night out. It's a cosy venue with a tiny bar (tended by the nicest bloke) serving only bottled beers, wines, and spirits. It suits the small capacity design of the downstairs showroom where the comedians do their thing. After a turn onstage, or during interval, you'll likely find them back upstairs occupying your favourite couch - so you might as well strike up conversation with them! Up close, casual and personal (but not pick-out-audience-member-to-shame scary) is the main vibe which brings me back again and again.

I'm so excited to have learned the Sydney comedy scene seems quite strong in Australia, as the past…read moretwo comedy shows I've been to have featured full houses and lots of laughter throughout. This past weekend, I attended my first stand-up show at Happy Endings in Kings Cross, an intimate underground 65-person theater with a stylish lounge up top where attendees can drink and chat before the show starts. I went to a "happy hour" there, an hour-long show that featured three stellar Aussie comics: Sean Woodland, Ray Badran and Chris Radburn. After getting a drink (the bar is cash only) and waiting in the lounge for about 15 minutes after show time, the theater was opened to attendees, who were ushered in party by party and given seats. Everyone had a great view of the stage, and many were near tables, allowing patrons to set their drinks down. I wouldn't say there are many significant distinguishing characteristics between the stand-up comedy styles of Aussies versus Americans, though I have discovered, I tend to "Wooo!" a lot more than Australian audience members. This difference was blatantly pointed out in the warm-ups for a live talk show I attended in Australia, when the audience was told to "cheer and clap like Americans" in order to convey excitement during the show. While I'm used to participating and cheering if a comedian asks a question I can relate to, in Australia, I haven't witnessed that as much. Despite the more subdued audiences in terms of cheering (there is still lots of laughing), the stand-up comedy was relatable in Australia, as Woodland told a killer party story involving Sinéad O'Connor, Badran had engaging weight loss anecdotes, and Radburn hysterically talked about fatherhood. What I did think was interesting was that every single comic mentioned America in their set. After hearing a joke from the door lady about "stupid Americans" directed towards my party before entering, I found the remarks about my home country interesting, as always, here in Australia. From the chill lounge experience up top, to the excitement of the underground show, to the cozy feel of the comedy club combined with the personal ushering to your seat, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and high-quality talent at Happy Endings. My only suggestion for improvement would be to swap the curtain dividing the club from the lounge to a door. As soon as ticket holders for the following show started congregating in the lounge, their laughter and talking could be heard downstairs, which was a bit distracting from the show. Otherwise, I can't wait to head back and see more entertaining Aussie comedy.

We had a a wonderful evening at the dinner on Thursday 2nd October 2025…read more The food and drinks were excellent and Stephanie and the staff were SUPERB! We were all one happy family.Thank you.Marie

Have to say, was surprised by the quality of the food. Pad Thai was great and despite the…read moreridiculously busy Tuesday night (members draw), food was quick. Drinks however was a 15min queue. Great value? I'd say you get what you pay for. Maybe a little less.

This is as good as community gets. Hell yeah Redfern…read more A big, modular, multi-space community art collective and performance space, the 107 Projects are young, fun and they're mad sick collaborators, working with OG players from the City of Sydney to HoboGrow, which repurposes old pallets as home herb gardens. I've rocked out to bands here, drank eggnog and made Christmas cards, painted Yelp tote bags, and perused art shows making lots of knowledgable 'Mmmm' noises like I knew my Monet from my . . . other artist starting with M. Every suburb needs a place like this, so important to that proper community vibe.

Great event space for many functions. I was here for the Kino short film festival and have been…read morepleasantly surprised by the versatile space. There's a small bar at the gallery where they usually serve food or drinks for events. Check on the website for details of events happening here!

This place is swish for Fairfield. You could easily see any of these restaurants in Surry Hills…read moreminus the parking problems and the price tag! We went to pho@fairfield which is asian cuisine and WOW!!! The food was fantastic and the service was impeccable. Peeps get yourself to the local it's pretty good!!! LOVED THE RSL. They also have Italian, French and Australian restaurants and a cafe. Loved this place and will be returning to try French!!!

Fairfield RSL was quite a surprise, didn't expect how beautiful the club decor and how beautifully…read morethey maintained the look and cleanness and the restaurants within. We went to Montagné, very nice atmosphere and friendly service. There was only one waitress on and few tables were starting to fill up while we there so service was a tad slow but not an issue. The decor sets the French theme, the regular menu doesn't have many choices tho. We had the special of the day which was Tartare de Bœuf, which was amazing best I've ever tasted and I'd go back just for that but unfortunately it's not part of their regular menu. For Main my partner had duck a l'orange that he loved, had a crispy skin and cooked well. I had the pork belly which was a little disappointing as it didn't have crisp and I only order pork belly and wait with anticipation for that crunchy crispy skin but it was chewy :-( For desert my partner had the crème brûlée, which had an infused rhubarb sauce on top that just gave a weird taste, he removed it and discarded the sauce which revealed a lovely crisp sugar top and a good tasting crème brûlée to underneath, there's no need for the sauce. Also not part of their regular menu. I had the soufflé, that was a very nice finish to the meal after the pork disappointment, I enjoyed the soufflé and the accompanying ice cream yummm.

This is a great little studio. It's filled with pieces made by Hazel Butterfield Tate (married to…read moreactor Nick Tate) from a 35 year career spanning art hubs like London and LA. The gallery is filled with all things vintage and recycled -her catch phase is 'Deconstruct Creative, Reconstruct Uniques' and her philosophy is indeed 'reduce, reuse, recycle'. Prices aren't cheap but they're still affordable for the average Jo. Vintage textile cushions range from $95-$300. Upholstered chairs in vintage hand patchwork fabric $1,800 to the Bottom Line recycled cards $7.50 there's something for every budget. She also has vintage textile linens, handmade lamps and shades, chandeliers and vintage costume jewellery. Most of her materials and goods are sourced from her travels across Turkey, Spain, Czech Republic, the UK and the US. Definitely worth a look for vintage and original art lovers.