Kings Cross area guide

Restaurants, bars, shops and events in Kings Cross
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Yep, it's still sleazy (oh, Porkys, never leave us!). And it's a helluva rowdy ride on a Saturday night. But we here at Time Out can't break it off with the 'Cross.

Old favourite, Hugo's will do you too. Cocktail lovers rave about Eau de Vie, and rightfully so - the bar tucked inside the Kirketon should be on everyone's Sydney bucket list. The Rooseveltshows there's more to the Cross's drinking culture than stumbly blokes in tight tees.

Theatre, you say? Well, Griffin at the Stable Theatres is probably the most exciting play-making company in Sydney. History, you want? It's everywhere. But do join us in a moment of silence for the Oporto on the corner of Victoria Road and Craigend Street.

The best restaurants and bars in Kings Cross

Paradise
Bars

Paradise

  • 5 out of 5 stars
Combining Potts Point cool with big European energy, you'll be in paradise at this new wine bar from the Fratelli Paradiso and 10 William St team
Caravin
Bars

Caravin

  • 4 out of 5 stars
This cool wine bar brings French cheeses, Scandi-inspired bites, alfresco drinking and a carefree European feel to Potts Point
Dear Sainte Éloise
Bars

Dear Sainte Éloise

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4
Ask and ye shall receive a laneway wine bar packed full of delicious drops at prices that won’t make you wince
Cho Cho San
Restaurants

Cho Cho San

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4
Bring your next date to this high-res Potts Point izakaya for a classy snack, sake flight or full-blown feast

Some other venues in Kings Cross

Honeycomb Club
Nightlife

Honeycomb Club

The Honeycomb Club, a burlesque-cabaret theatre in Kings Cross, gives you dinner and a show that's dialled all the way up