Tim's Guidebook to Neutral Bay
Food Scene in Neutral Bay
Hungry, Thirsty here are some favourite local cafes, coffee shops, bars and Restaurants within 5-10 mins walk of my home.
There is plenty to chose from for every occasion and budget whether you are grabbing a snack catching up with friends over brunch or needing something more substantial for dinner (Dine in or take away).
Be sure to check special offers on Groupon for deals 50-70% off
Best coffee in Neutral Bay... my regular choice. Also has freshly cooked home made yummy muffins. Has limited seating
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Essence Coffee
148 Wycombe RdBest coffee in Neutral Bay... my regular choice. Also has freshly cooked home made yummy muffins. Has limited seating
Chaos Cafe
194 Military RdGreat local cafe for brunch with indoor and outdoor seating area
24hr Eatery open 7 Days... right next to the bus stop from the city
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Maisys | 24 hours eatery | Open Everyday
164 Military Rd24hr Eatery open 7 Days... right next to the bus stop from the city
Very popular venue with indoor and outdoor seating
Order online for pickup or delivery
italianstreetkitchen.com
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Italian Street Kitchen
19-21 Grosvenor StVery popular venue with indoor and outdoor seating
Order online for pickup or delivery
italianstreetkitchen.com
A local favourite... always very popoular and well priced.
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Kyushu Japanese Restaurant
9-11 Grosvenor StA local favourite... always very popoular and well priced.
If a curry and larger is your go to... this is the place for you
Eat in or order online at www.thecolonialrestaurant.com.au
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The Colonial British Indian Cuisine Neutral Bay
19-21 Grosvenor StIf a curry and larger is your go to... this is the place for you
Eat in or order online at www.thecolonialrestaurant.com.au
Mr Gordon Selected Fine Foods
202-212 Military RdLooking for some dinner at home options this place has it all
Yok Thai Tapas
Rangers Roadlocal Thai with good reviews
Café ZoZo
139 Military Rdclosest cafe at end of street good coffee and breakfast/lunch menu
Fancy a burger for lunch or diner
Eat in or order online www.grilld.com.au
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Grill'd Neutral Bay
24 Grosvenor StFancy a burger for lunch or diner
Eat in or order online www.grilld.com.au
large local pub with several bars and eating options and large courtyard out back under the big old oak tree
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The Oaks Hotel
118 Military Rdlarge local pub with several bars and eating options and large courtyard out back under the big old oak tree
SoCal Sydney
1 Young StCalifornian bar with indoor and courtyard seating plus food menu
A local fair-trade & organic cafe with free Wi-Fi. Nice relaxed vibe here while you watch Sydney race by outside
Grind & Dose
197 Military RdA local fair-trade & organic cafe with free Wi-Fi. Nice relaxed vibe here while you watch Sydney race by outside
Neutral Bays small micro brewery.... opposite woolworths.
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Honey Rider Bar & Brewery
232 Military RdNeutral Bays small micro brewery.... opposite woolworths.
The Cheese & Wine Co
1 Grosvenor LnTucked away in a small laneway bar
Tonic Lane
99 Military Rdcafe by day gin bar by night. Now trading as 'Baal Cafe'
finefish
75 Grosvenor LnThe best fish and chips in the bay. Dine in or takeaway
Local favourite cafe and bakery plenty of indoor and laneway seating
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Bourke Street Bakery
19-25 Grosvenor StLocal favourite cafe and bakery plenty of indoor and laneway seating
Order Online for pickup or delivery www.crust.com.au
Pizza, Pasta, Salads and deserts.
Crust Pizza Neutral Bay
Ben Boyd RoadOrder Online for pickup or delivery www.crust.com.au
Pizza, Pasta, Salads and deserts.
Stir Crazy Thai By Tim
116 Military RdThar Indian Restaurant In Neutral Bay
75 Military RdSushi Train Neutral Bay
308 Military RdRadio Cairo Restaurant
83 Spofforth StBurger bar in Crows Nest with large selection of international imported beers
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The Hayberry
97 Willoughby RdBurger bar in Crows Nest with large selection of international imported beers
Korean Samurai
332-346 Military RdFratelli Brothers Pizza
41 Parraween Stvery popular wood fired pizza a short walk from home
Liep's Taste of Cambodia Restaurant
332 Military RdBean Drinking
13 Ernest PlChargrill Charlie's Neutral Bay
4-8 Waters LnChicken, Salads and deserts
Takeaway or eat in
chargrillcharlies.com
Order online for pickup or delivery ribsandburgers.com
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Ribs & Burgers Neutral Bay
19-25 Grosvenor StOrder online for pickup or delivery ribsandburgers.com
Entertainment & Things To Do
Looking for ideas of what to do in Neutral Bay and surrounds ? here are some suggestons.....
Great local private cinema with 6 screens showing new releases, classics and special events including comedy nights. Be sure to look out for the wurlitzer.
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Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
380 Military RdGreat local private cinema with 6 screens showing new releases, classics and special events including comedy nights. Be sure to look out for the wurlitzer.
Sydneys heritage listed amusement park dating back to 1935. Great fun for all ages young and young at heart
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Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrSydneys heritage listed amusement park dating back to 1935. Great fun for all ages young and young at heart
Only 2 mins walk from home the NBC is a great place to unwind with a drink and meal or for the energentic a game of Tennis or bare foot Bowls.
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The Neutral Bay Club
3 Westleigh StOnly 2 mins walk from home the NBC is a great place to unwind with a drink and meal or for the energentic a game of Tennis or bare foot Bowls.
Large shopping centre complex with many international brands.
Short bus ride from Neutral Bay
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Westfield Chatswood
1 Anderson StLarge shopping centre complex with many international brands.
Short bus ride from Neutral Bay
Local pub with 4 bars and various dining options. Outdoor seating area under large Oak tree. Can get busy.
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The Oaks Hotel
118 Military RdLocal pub with 4 bars and various dining options. Outdoor seating area under large Oak tree. Can get busy.
Bowl, beer, food and one of the best views over Sydney Harbour
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The Greens North Sydney
50 Ridge StBowl, beer, food and one of the best views over Sydney Harbour
North Sydney Oval, with its historic grandstand and views of the lights of North Sydney, is a classy venue for outdoor cinema screenings.
Sunset Cinema
5 Fig Tree LaNorth Sydney Oval, with its historic grandstand and views of the lights of North Sydney, is a classy venue for outdoor cinema screenings.
For a fun way to explore Sydney's middle harbour and some stunning beaches hire a single or double sea kayak.
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Sydney Harbour Kayaks
81 Parriwi RdFor a fun way to explore Sydney's middle harbour and some stunning beaches hire a single or double sea kayak.
Bike Hire @ Sydney Olympic Park
Bicentennial DriveArchery Centre, Bennelong Pwy station
Australia's oldest and largest Zoo with over 4,000 resident animals with spectacular views over the harbour.
Be sure to purchase tickets online to secure a discount (20% for families and 10% single tickets). Be sure to go early as the zoo can get very busy especially during school holidays.
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Taronga zoološki vrt Sydney
Bradleys Head RoadAustralia's oldest and largest Zoo with over 4,000 resident animals with spectacular views over the harbour.
Be sure to purchase tickets online to secure a discount (20% for families and 10% single tickets). Be sure to go early as the zoo can get very busy especially during school holidays.
North Head Quarantine Station
North Head Scenic DriveWalk the bridge and take in the great views over the harbour, opera house and the city. Be sure to call into the pylon museum to learn about the history of the bridge.
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Sidnejski most
Sydney Harbour BridgeWalk the bridge and take in the great views over the harbour, opera house and the city. Be sure to call into the pylon museum to learn about the history of the bridge.
Balmoral Water Sports Center
The EsplanadeWater sports equipment hire and tuition
regular 'flea' market with lots of stalls. can get busy
https://kirribillimarkets.com/
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Kirribilli Markets
70-72 Alfred St Sregular 'flea' market with lots of stalls. can get busy
https://kirribillimarkets.com/
North Sydney Oval
2 Fig Tree Lane
Paddington tržnica
395 Oxford StGreat Saturday markets
The Sydney Fringe Festival
303 Eliza St
The Calyx
Mrs Macquaries RoadRoyal Botanical Gardens
Health & Wellbeing
Anytime Fitness
737 New South Head Rdlocal gym
Sea water pool with incredible harbour views, short stroll from home in Cremourne Reserve. deck area around pool or grass on reserve. a great place for a picnic.
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Maccallum Seawater Pool
Milson RoadSea water pool with incredible harbour views, short stroll from home in Cremourne Reserve. deck area around pool or grass on reserve. a great place for a picnic.
Olympic Pool North Sydney
4 Alfred St S
Power Living
151 Curlewis Stvery local (at end of street) highly recommend yoga centre
Jetts Fitness Neutral Bay
199 Military Rdlocal gym with casual memberships
Essentials in Neutral Bay
For all the essential things in Neutral Bay including the Supermarkets, Post Office, Pharmacy, Library, Laundromat, Medical Centre, Hospital, Airport Transfers and Police station
Neutral Bay Pharmacy
177 Military RdNearest chemist 5 min walk
Neutral Bay Medical Practice
156 Military RdNearest doctor
Royal North Shore Hospital
Reserve RoadHospital Emergency Dept
North Sydney Police Station
273 Pacific HwyNearest Police Station
Australia Post
50-58 Macleay StNeutral Bay Post Office
Woolworths Neutral Bay Village
7 Rangers RdLocal supermarket 5 min walk from house
Dry Cleaning, Business shirts and bag wash service starting from $16 per bag
Neutral Bay Dry Cleaning & Laundromat
69 Military RdDry Cleaning, Business shirts and bag wash service starting from $16 per bag
Coles Neutral Bay
116 Military RdColes supermarket
Stanton Library
234 Miller StNorth Sydney's local library
Need to book an Airport Transfer for either International or Domestic flights or cruise ships then ASN Airport Shuttle North operates a shuttle bus from terminal to door.
ASN Transfers
5 Ponderosa ParadeNeed to book an Airport Transfer for either International or Domestic flights or cruise ships then ASN Airport Shuttle North operates a shuttle bus from terminal to door.
North Sydney Station
Blue StreetCaltex Star Mart Neutral Bay
38 Military Rdlocal petrol station
Commonwealth Bank
330 Bronte RdNeighbourhoods Surounding Neutral Bay
Cremorne Point
Great views of Sydney Harbour along walkway
Mosman
Great for coffee, brunch, lunch
Balmoral
Great for the beach or a walk
3rd largest CDB area in Australia.... good transport connections Train, Bus, Ferry and Metro (soon)
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North Sydney
3rd largest CDB area in Australia.... good transport connections Train, Bus, Ferry and Metro (soon)
Great dining options in the evening with over 120 venues to chose from
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Crows Nest
Great dining options in the evening with over 120 venues to chose from
Waverton
Great village feel with walks nearby
Wollstonecraft
Great harbourside suburb with cafes and walks
a new precinct in Sydney surrounding 3 office towers.... lots of eating options here and a ferry wharf.
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Barangaroo
a new precinct in Sydney surrounding 3 office towers.... lots of eating options here and a ferry wharf.
Watsons Bay
Lower North Shore
Milsons Point
Cremorne
Cammeray
Sightseeing for Free
Wendy's Secret Garden, Lavender Bay
www.wendyssecretgarden.org.au
Bradfield Park
Alfred Street Southa fantastic place to get a shot across the harbour to the city
With breathtaking views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney’s CBD skyline, Balls Head Reserve is a great spot to spend the day out in the nature, without leaving the city.
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Balls Head Reserve
Balls Head DriveWith breathtaking views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney’s CBD skyline, Balls Head Reserve is a great spot to spend the day out in the nature, without leaving the city.
Formerly a torpedo factory, submarine base and gasworks, Sub Base Platypus is an emerging public domain on the foreshore of North Sydney, homeland of the Cammeraygal People.
Sub Base Platypus
120 High StreetFormerly a torpedo factory, submarine base and gasworks, Sub Base Platypus is an emerging public domain on the foreshore of North Sydney, homeland of the Cammeraygal People.
The Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability (the Coal Loader) is the face of sustainability in North Sydney.
Located on the Waverton waterfront, the Coal Loader is a place to relax, be inspired, grab a coffee or lunch, and learn.
It is a platform for the delivery of a wide range of sustainability programs and a location where people can visit to be inspired to make change for sustainability in their lives.
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Centar za održivost The Coal Loader
2 Balls Head DrThe Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability (the Coal Loader) is the face of sustainability in North Sydney.
Located on the Waverton waterfront, the Coal Loader is a place to relax, be inspired, grab a coffee or lunch, and learn.
It is a platform for the delivery of a wide range of sustainability programs and a location where people can visit to be inspired to make change for sustainability in their lives.
One of North Sydney's most popular parks. Featuring spectacular views of the city, the harbour and the harbour bridge; it attracts tourists as well as locals. When viewed from the harbour this Sydney icon is characterised by its majestic, sprawling fig trees.
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Blues Point rezervat
Blues Point RoadOne of North Sydney's most popular parks. Featuring spectacular views of the city, the harbour and the harbour bridge; it attracts tourists as well as locals. When viewed from the harbour this Sydney icon is characterised by its majestic, sprawling fig trees.
A great destination for a day trip. With harbourside bushland, formal lawn and garden areas and spectacular views of the harbour and city, this linear reserve is packed with things to see and do.
Getting There
Cremorne Reserve is a 100 foot reservation that extends for approximately 3 km around the Cremorne Point Peninsula with numerous access points from surrounding streets. Two ferry wharves link the Reserve to Circular Quay and other locations on the northern side of the harbour. A bus route connects Cremorne Wharf to the Neutral Bay area, and limited on-street parking is available.
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Cremorne Reserve
Milson RoadA great destination for a day trip. With harbourside bushland, formal lawn and garden areas and spectacular views of the harbour and city, this linear reserve is packed with things to see and do.
Getting There
Cremorne Reserve is a 100 foot reservation that extends for approximately 3 km around the Cremorne Point Peninsula with numerous access points from surrounding streets. Two ferry wharves link the Reserve to Circular Quay and other locations on the northern side of the harbour. A bus route connects Cremorne Wharf to the Neutral Bay area, and limited on-street parking is available.
Bradleys Head is an exceptionally popular lookout in Sydney Harbour National Park. Photographers flock to the site to capture its breathtaking views of the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison.
As well as offering first-class views, Bradleys Head Amphitheatre is a much-loved picnic area. You can also wander out to the old stone jetty for some fishing, or set off on one of Bradleys Head’s beautiful bushwalks.
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Bradleys Head Amphitheatre
Bradleys Head RoadBradleys Head is an exceptionally popular lookout in Sydney Harbour National Park. Photographers flock to the site to capture its breathtaking views of the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison.
As well as offering first-class views, Bradleys Head Amphitheatre is a much-loved picnic area. You can also wander out to the old stone jetty for some fishing, or set off on one of Bradleys Head’s beautiful bushwalks.
A visit to Georges Head is a must for military history buffs. The Georges Head battery is located in Mosman, on the northern side of Sydney Harbour.
Come to Georges Head to see military fortifications from the World War II era. Examine the parapet cut into sandstone at the start of the 19th century to ward off a feared French invasion.
You can also explore a series of interlinking tunnels and passageways, excavated after the withdrawal of British colonial troops garrisoned in Sydney.
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Georges Head Lookout
Suakin DriveA visit to Georges Head is a must for military history buffs. The Georges Head battery is located in Mosman, on the northern side of Sydney Harbour.
Come to Georges Head to see military fortifications from the World War II era. Examine the parapet cut into sandstone at the start of the 19th century to ward off a feared French invasion.
You can also explore a series of interlinking tunnels and passageways, excavated after the withdrawal of British colonial troops garrisoned in Sydney.
Barangaroo Reserve is Sydney’s newest Harbour foreshore park – marking the transformation of one of the city’s oldest industrial sites into a spectacular, six-hectare headland open space for Sydneysiders and visitors to embrace and enjoy.
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Barangaroo Rezervat
Hickson RoadBarangaroo Reserve is Sydney’s newest Harbour foreshore park – marking the transformation of one of the city’s oldest industrial sites into a spectacular, six-hectare headland open space for Sydneysiders and visitors to embrace and enjoy.
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, is an oasis of 30 hectares in the heart of the city. Wrapped around Sydney Harbour, the Gardens occupy one of Sydney's most spectacular positions.
Established in 1816, it is the oldest scientific institution in the country and is home to an outstanding collection of plants from Australia and overseas.
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Kraljevska botanička vrt Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadThe Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, is an oasis of 30 hectares in the heart of the city. Wrapped around Sydney Harbour, the Gardens occupy one of Sydney's most spectacular positions.
Established in 1816, it is the oldest scientific institution in the country and is home to an outstanding collection of plants from Australia and overseas.
Located in the heart of Sydney Harbour, a short ferry ride from the CBD, Cockatoo Island is a historically significant place where visitors can explore historic landmarks and stay overnight.
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Cockatoo Island
Located in the heart of Sydney Harbour, a short ferry ride from the CBD, Cockatoo Island is a historically significant place where visitors can explore historic landmarks and stay overnight.
Wendy Whiteley Tajni Vrt
Lavender StreetSawmillers Reserve
2 Munro StSydney Visitor Centre
Bondi Beach
iconic beach
Vaucluse House
69A Wentworth RdSydney vivid light show and talks... 2 week festival in winter months. plan ahead can get very busy.
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Vivid Sydney
Sydney vivid light show and talks... 2 week festival in winter months. plan ahead can get very busy.
Observatory Hill Park
1001 Upper Fort StWalks Harbour Foreshore and Coastline
Explore the coastline and iconic Sydney harbour foreshore on the Bondi to Manly walk an 80km track that can be walked in part or over4, 5 or 7 days.
Below are some popular sections for shorter walk ideas..
Web www.bonditomanly.com
The Spit Bridge to Manly walk is a beautiful 10km coastal walk, boasting quiet inner harbour beaches, native bushland, picturesque bays and panoramic ocean views.
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Spit to Manly Walk
Fisher Bay WalkThe Spit Bridge to Manly walk is a beautiful 10km coastal walk, boasting quiet inner harbour beaches, native bushland, picturesque bays and panoramic ocean views.
The short, easy South Head Heritage trail takes in scenic beaches and Sydney Harbour views, historic gun emplacements, and great whale watching from the distinctive red and white striped Hornby Lighthouse.
South Head Heritage Trail
South Head Heritage TrailThe short, easy South Head Heritage trail takes in scenic beaches and Sydney Harbour views, historic gun emplacements, and great whale watching from the distinctive red and white striped Hornby Lighthouse.
Manly to Shelly Beach walk.... short walk for all abilities with several places for refreshments and great beach at the end.
Shelly Beach Walking Track
2 Bower StManly to Shelly Beach walk.... short walk for all abilities with several places for refreshments and great beach at the end.