Things to Do in Surry Hills, Sydney: The Local Guide
Surry Hills sits just south-east of Sydney's CBD and is one of the city's busiest inner-city dining and drinking neighbourhoods. The directory listings here lean heavily towards fo
By Sydney Spots · 19 June 2026
Surry Hills sits just south-east of Sydney's CBD and is one of the city's busiest inner-city dining and drinking neighbourhoods. The directory listings here lean heavily towards food and drink, with restaurants, bars, cafes and dessert spots making up most of the local venues, alongside a handful of tourist attractions and lookouts in the wider area.
Why visit Surry Hills
People come to Surry Hills mainly for its eating and drinking scene, which spans everything from casual cafes to restaurants and bars. Listed venues include NOUR, Shaffa, Jane Surry Hills, NOMAD Sydney and Sofia on Cleveland, giving the area a strong reputation as a place to dine out. For coffee and daytime visits, spots such as Single O Surry Hills, Café Tanja and Innit Cafe and Bar feature among the local listings.
What Surry Hills is best for
- Dining out at restaurants
- Bars and an evening out
- Coffee and cafe visits
- Dessert and sweet treats
Local favourites
A few of our highest-scoring spots in Surry Hills:
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Frequently asked questions
What is Surry Hills known for?
Based on our listings, Surry Hills is best known for its food and drink scene, with a large number of restaurants, bars and cafes, plus a selection of dessert spots.
Where can I eat in Surry Hills?
Restaurants listed in our directory for the area include NOUR, Shaffa, Jane Surry Hills, NOMAD Sydney and Sofia on Cleveland.
Where can I get coffee in Surry Hills?
Cafe listings in the area include Single O Surry Hills, Café Tanja and Innit Cafe and Bar.
Are there dessert spots in Surry Hills?
Yes. Dessert-related venues in our listings include Yo-Chi and Mishy's Sydney.
Are there lookouts or attractions in or near Surry Hills?
Our listings include some attractions and lookouts in the wider Sydney area, such as the Anzac Memorial, along with lookouts like West Head Lookout and Bald Hill lookout. Note that some of these may be located beyond Surry Hills itself, so check the location of each before visiting.