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Sydney is a vibrant and exciting city. As we all know, Sydney is blessed with golden beaches, stunning natural attractions, deliciously tasty food, exciting shows and experiences, and so much more. From the soaring Sydney Harbour (which you can climb, btw) to our favourite Aussie beach Bondi, Sydney puts on quite the show.
With so much on offer and so many decisions about what else to do and where to eat, we thought we'd help by making a short but fabulous 'eating out' list of our favourites.
Thanks to Destination NSW FUSE spent a few days road-testing some of Sydney's glam stays, amazing food and entertainment — it was hard work, but someone had to do it, right? This is our Slay Sydney while at WorldPride awesomeness list!
Being fabulous is going to make you hungry, and Sydney certainly knows how to turn up the flavour, here are just a few of our tasty picks.
6 GREAT SPOTS TO EAT OUT AND STAY IN SYDNEY
NOMAD
Popular with the locals, NOMAD boasts an expansive open kitchen and serves contemporary cuisine with Middle Eastern accents. You'll find NOMAD in one of Surry Hills' converted old warehouses, conveniently located just off Oxford Street and near all the action.
We were excited to see some great Australian and Canberra regional wines on the menu. NOMAD is a lively restaurant and perfect for hanging with friends. Oh, and don't forget to order their famous olive oil ice cream sandwich - it's completely over-the-top, just how we like it!
Time Out gave this NOMAD 5 stars, and it's no wonder. Check out the menu or make a booking at: nomad.sydney
WHALEBRIDGE
Eating outdoors on a beautiful day is always special, but dining by Sydney Harbour takes everything to the next level. Sitting on the promenade, with amazing views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, Whalebridge is a little pop of Paris by the Pacific.
Whalebridge Is the French style Restaurant with unbeatable harbour views and a delicious stop for pre-theatre snacks or casual lunch or dinner. The menu features classic French bistro dishes and lots of tasty shares, from chips to oysters, and their selection of french inspired cocktails and local wines is quite the treat.
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BILLS BONDI BEACH
Although you can order a yummy lunch or dinner at Bill's, breakfast was the clear winner for us. Restaurateur Bill Granger is a Syndey breakfast legend and is famous for his Ricotta Hotcakes and Sweetcorn Fritters, and we can tell you right now they are amazing. Located in Bondi, Bills is an easy walk down to the beach to work off those delicious hotcakes for a swim or if you're heading to the World Pride Bondi Beach Party. See the full menu at:
ARTURO'S ROOFTOP
Arturo's is a casual dining restaurant serving up a Mediterranean-style menu celebrating Australian produce. It perched in a purpose-built glass-encased space on the historic Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel roof.
This rooftop oasis features sweeping views of Woolloomooloo Bay, Mediterranean-inspired furnishings and food featuring a dazzling array of delicious small-sharing plates and fabulous cocktails.
MYKIKI BAKERY
If your size queen you'll most definitely score at Mykiki bakery. Indulge all your mouth pleasures at a naughty but nice waffle shop in Surry Hills. Mykiki bakery specialises in sexy waffles, which come dipped in chocolate and coated in nuts, sprinkles and cookie crumbs. You'll find them on Bourke Street in Surry Hills
LOAM
We could probably just put the words' Chocolate Moose' here and be done because it was spectacularly good.
Housed on the ground floor of the recently opened Ace Hotel, Loam is located in Surry Hills' historic Tyne House brick factory. Loam seems perfect for a lover's night out with its lux leather seating, warm soft lighting and wooden ceilings.
While the breakfast, lunch and dinner menus include sustainable meat and fish, it's very plant-forward and driven by produce from independent farmers and producers.
STAYING OVER WITH ACE HOTEL
Ace Hotel offers casual, considered accommodations, in Surry Hills’ historic Tyne House brick factory serving up a unique Sydney retro city vibe.
THE CONSERVATORY BAR
As well as great pizza and tapas-style snacks, The Conservatory Bar, which you'll find at the Sheraton Grand Sydney on Hyde Park, boasts some pretty amazing mixers and cocktails, and it's really the icing on the cake if you're staying at the Sheraton Grand Sydney, which is situated right on Hyde Park in the heart of the city.
STAYING OVER AT THE GRAND SHERIDAN
The Sheraton Grand Sydney has recently refurbished guest rooms that are pristine and supremely comfortable, with plush furnishings and smart black-marble bathrooms. Even the smallest rooms are spacious enough to stretch out in (and each has a deep soaking tub). If you're looking for something extra special, it's definitely worth upgrading to a Park View room.
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