If you haven’t wandered down to 2 Baptist Street in Redfern, you need to. There you'll find a brand-new dining and lifestyle mecca called Wunderlich Lane (pronounced ‘Wunderlick’). Previously home to a pretty run-down shopping centre – some dubbed it the “Murder Mall” – it’s now been completely transformed, featuring a stunning boutique hotel and some of Sydney’s best new restaurants and bars, plus a Harris Farm.
We’re big fans of the sprawling Greek taverna Olympus and its 50-year-old bougainvillaea; the groovy, Euro-style all-day bar and restaurant Bar Julius; high-energy Southeast Asian eatery Island Radio; retro Australiana bar Baptist Street Rec Club; Mexican rooftop go-to Lottie; dreamy lifestyle and homewares store Saardé; pizza go-to Regina La Pizzeria; ice-cream lords Gelato Messina; and the first inner-city outpost of The Parlour Room – one of the Eastern Suburbs’ favourite self-care sanctuaries. The architecturally stunning Redfern outpost of The Parlour Room is a next-level space for self-care – offering everything from high-end manicures to dreamy full-body massage treatments.
Plus, treat yourself to a staycation at the stunning new luxury hotel The Eve – we’re big fans of its lush pool.
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