Kings Cross area guide
Restaurants, bars, shops and events in Kings Cross
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

Cho Cho San
This reimagined izakaya is still the benchmark for tasty snacks and slick service in Sydney

Alibi Bar and Dining
Sydney’s latest plant-based hotspot brings cocktails with serious jazz hands and an enticing meat-free menu
Some other venues in Kings Cross

Sweethearts Rooftop
When you think you're at the top, keep walking - that's what you need to know if you're taking the stairs to the peak of the Sugarmill, where you'll find this new barbecue joint and rooftop bar