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

Yellow
Restaurants

Yellow

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4

No animals were harmed in the making of this incredible tasting menu

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

The Hook
Bars

The Hook

  • 4 out of 5 stars

This sexy piano and oyster bar, with Frank Sinatra and Pirates of the Caribbean vibes, is helping make the Cross great again

Piña Potts Point
Restaurants

Piña Potts Point

This hip laneway café by Room Ten wins the brunch game with chilli scrambled eggs and sourdough pancakes

Some other venues in Kings Cross

Showgirls
Sex and dating

Showgirls

Would it be impolite to describe this as the Grande Dame of the Cross? Showgirls has long been a Darlinghurst Road landmark with a huge stage, well-appointed...

Fitness First
Sport and fitness

Fitness First

Fitness First Kings Cross Platinum is a little bit bougie