# Sydney Spots — Find your next favourite spot in Sydney

> Sydney Spots is a locals-first guide to the best of Sydney, NSW: cafes, restaurants, bars, things to do, events, neighbourhoods and places to stay. Every venue carries our own editorial Spot Score (0–100) alongside hand-written write-ups, suburb guides and curated lists — useful for understanding Sydney's venues, neighbourhoods and what's on.

## Browse by category

### Food & Drink
- [Cafes](https://sydneyspots.com/cafes) — Cafes across Sydney
- [Restaurants](https://sydneyspots.com/restaurants) — Restaurants across Sydney
- [Bars](https://sydneyspots.com/bars) — Bars across Sydney
- [Pubs](https://sydneyspots.com/pubs) — Pubs across Sydney
- [Breweries](https://sydneyspots.com/breweries) — Breweries across Sydney
- [Wineries](https://sydneyspots.com/wineries) — Wineries across Sydney
- [Cheap Eats](https://sydneyspots.com/cheap-eats) — Cheap Eats across Sydney
- [Family Friendly Restaurants](https://sydneyspots.com/family-friendly-restaurants) — Family Friendly Restaurants across Sydney
- [Dog Friendly Cafes](https://sydneyspots.com/dog-friendly-cafes) — Dog Friendly Cafes across Sydney
- [Date Night Venues](https://sydneyspots.com/date-night) — Date Night Venues across Sydney
- [Waterfront Dining](https://sydneyspots.com/waterfront-dining) — Waterfront Dining across Sydney
- [Takeaway](https://sydneyspots.com/takeaway) — Takeaway across Sydney
- [Bakeries](https://sydneyspots.com/bakeries) — Bakeries across Sydney
- [Dessert Spots](https://sydneyspots.com/dessert) — Dessert Spots across Sydney
- [Coffee](https://sydneyspots.com/coffee) — Coffee across Sydney
- [Food Trucks](https://sydneyspots.com/food-trucks) — Food Trucks across Sydney
- [Markets](https://sydneyspots.com/markets) — Markets across Sydney

### Things to Do
- [Activities](https://sydneyspots.com/activities) — Activities across Sydney
- [Family Activities](https://sydneyspots.com/family-activities) — Family Activities across Sydney
- [Kids Activities](https://sydneyspots.com/kids-activities) — Kids Activities across Sydney
- [Beaches](https://sydneyspots.com/beaches) — Beaches across Sydney
- [Parks](https://sydneyspots.com/parks) — Parks across Sydney
- [Walks](https://sydneyspots.com/walks) — Walks across Sydney
- [Lookouts](https://sydneyspots.com/lookouts) — Lookouts across Sydney
- [Museums](https://sydneyspots.com/museums) — Museums across Sydney
- [Galleries](https://sydneyspots.com/galleries) — Galleries across Sydney
- [Live Music](https://sydneyspots.com/live-music) — Live Music across Sydney
- [Events](https://sydneyspots.com/events) — Events across Sydney
- [Tourist Attractions](https://sydneyspots.com/tourist-attractions) — Tourist Attractions across Sydney
- [Hidden Gems](https://sydneyspots.com/hidden-gems) — Hidden Gems across Sydney
- [Rainy Day Activities](https://sydneyspots.com/rainy-day) — Rainy Day Activities across Sydney
- [Free Things to Do](https://sydneyspots.com/free-things-to-do) — Free Things to Do across Sydney
- [Weekend Ideas](https://sydneyspots.com/weekend-ideas) — Weekend Ideas across Sydney

### Lifestyle
- [Gyms](https://sydneyspots.com/gyms) — Gyms across Sydney
- [Wellness](https://sydneyspots.com/wellness) — Wellness across Sydney
- [Spas](https://sydneyspots.com/spas) — Spas across Sydney
- [Shopping](https://sydneyspots.com/shopping) — Shopping across Sydney
- [Coworking Spaces](https://sydneyspots.com/coworking) — Coworking Spaces across Sydney
- [Where to Stay](https://sydneyspots.com/accommodation) — Where to Stay across Sydney

## Neighbourhoods & suburbs
- [All suburbs](https://sydneyspots.com/suburbs) — Browse every Sydney neighbourhood
- [Sydney CBD](https://sydneyspots.com/suburb/sydney-cbd) — Best spots in Sydney CBD
- [Chatswood](https://sydneyspots.com/suburb/chatswood) — Best spots in Chatswood
- [Manly](https://sydneyspots.com/suburb/manly) — Best spots in Manly
- [Parramatta](https://sydneyspots.com/suburb/parramatta) — Best spots in Parramatta
- [Bondi](https://sydneyspots.com/suburb/bondi) — Best spots in Bondi
- [Surry Hills](https://sydneyspots.com/suburb/surry-hills) — Best spots in Surry Hills
- [Cronulla](https://sydneyspots.com/suburb/cronulla) — Best spots in Cronulla
- [Newtown](https://sydneyspots.com/suburb/newtown) — Best spots in Newtown
- [Coogee](https://sydneyspots.com/suburb/coogee) — Best spots in Coogee
- [Alexandria](https://sydneyspots.com/suburb/alexandria) — Best spots in Alexandria
- [Paddington](https://sydneyspots.com/suburb/paddington) — Best spots in Paddington
- [Darling Harbour](https://sydneyspots.com/suburb/darling-harbour) — Best spots in Darling Harbour
- [Balmain](https://sydneyspots.com/suburb/balmain) — Best spots in Balmain
- [The Rocks](https://sydneyspots.com/suburb/the-rocks) — Best spots in The Rocks

## What's on
- [Upcoming events](https://sydneyspots.com/events) — Gigs, sport, theatre, festivals and family days out in Sydney
- [What's on this weekend](https://sydneyspots.com/events/this-weekend) — Events this Saturday and Sunday
- [What's on this month](https://sydneyspots.com/events/this-month) — The full month of events
- [New on Sydney Spots](https://sydneyspots.com/new) — Recently added venues

## Best-of lists
- [All curated lists](https://sydneyspots.com/best) — Editor-curated best-of guides for Sydney
- [12 Restaurants Worth Visiting in Manly](https://sydneyspots.com/best/best-restaurants-manly-sydney)
- [12 Great Coffee Spots Across Sydney](https://sydneyspots.com/best/best-coffee-sydney)
- [12 Live Music Venues Across Sydney: Where to Catch a Show](https://sydneyspots.com/best/live-music-venues-sydney)
- [Best Parks in Chatswood, Sydney](https://sydneyspots.com/best/best-parks-chatswood-sydney)
- [12 Best Playgrounds in Sydney for Kids](https://sydneyspots.com/best/best-playgrounds-sydney-kids)
- [12 Top Tourist Attractions in Sydney CBD](https://sydneyspots.com/best/tourist-attractions-sydney-cbd)
- [12 Sydney Markets Worth Visiting](https://sydneyspots.com/best/sydney-markets)
- [12 Best Bars in Sydney CBD](https://sydneyspots.com/best/best-bars-sydney-cbd)
- [12 Great Walks in Sydney: Scenic Trails, Guided Tours & Coastal Paths](https://sydneyspots.com/best/best-walks-sydney)
- [12 Best Lookouts in Sydney for Views Worth the Visit](https://sydneyspots.com/best/best-lookouts-sydney)
- [12 Wellness Venues Across Sydney to Recharge and Reset](https://sydneyspots.com/best/wellness-venues-sydney)
- [12 Best Shopping Spots Across Sydney](https://sydneyspots.com/best/best-shopping-sydney)

## Guides
- [All guides](https://sydneyspots.com/guides) — City and neighbourhood guides for Sydney
- [Sydney Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music](https://sydneyspots.com/guides/bars-and-nightlife)
- [Free Things to Do in Sydney](https://sydneyspots.com/guides/free-things-to-do)
- [Sydney With Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do](https://sydneyspots.com/guides/things-to-do-with-kids)
- [The Best Coffee in Sydney](https://sydneyspots.com/guides/best-coffee)
- [Where to Eat in Sydney: The Local Food Guide](https://sydneyspots.com/guides/where-to-eat)
- [Things to Do in The Rocks, Sydney: The Local Guide](https://sydneyspots.com/guides/the-rocks-guide)
- [Things to Do in Balmain, Sydney: The Local Guide](https://sydneyspots.com/guides/balmain-guide)
- [Things to Do in Darling Harbour, Sydney: The Local Guide](https://sydneyspots.com/guides/darling-harbour-guide)
- [Things to Do in Paddington, Sydney: The Local Guide](https://sydneyspots.com/guides/paddington-guide)
- [Things to Do in Alexandria, Sydney: The Local Guide](https://sydneyspots.com/guides/alexandria-guide)
- [Things to Do in Coogee, Sydney: The Local Guide](https://sydneyspots.com/guides/coogee-guide)
- [Things to Do in Newtown, Sydney: The Local Guide](https://sydneyspots.com/guides/newtown-guide)
- [Getting here](https://sydneyspots.com/getting-here)
- [Getting around](https://sydneyspots.com/getting-around)
- [48 hours in Sydney](https://sydneyspots.com/48-hours)
- [Best time to visit](https://sydneyspots.com/best-time-to-visit)
- [Travel essentials](https://sydneyspots.com/travel-essentials)

## About
- [About](https://sydneyspots.com/about) — What Sydney Spots is and how we choose venues
- [How we create content](https://sydneyspots.com/how-we-create-content) — Our content & AI policy
- [Editorial policy](https://sydneyspots.com/editorial-policy) — How the Spot Score works and our independence
- [Map](https://sydneyspots.com/map) — Map of Sydney venues
- [Browse everything](https://sydneyspots.com/explore) — Full site index
- [Advertise](https://sydneyspots.com/advertise) — Listing & advertising options
- [Contact](https://sydneyspots.com/contact)