Sunset Cinema at North Sydney Oval
Sunset Cinema at North Sydney Oval

North Sydney area guide

Restaurants, bars, shops and events in North Sydney
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This northern business district is a bustling metropolis during the week, with thousands of office workers jetting into the heart of the lower North Shore for work. Pockets of the suburb are home to grassy ovals and beautiful views of the harbour, while other parts are dominated by large high schools and high-rise buildings. Whatever your reason for ending up in North Sydney, be sure to drop by the historic Greenwood Hotel, a sandstone former school dating back to 1844 that in recent years has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the North Shore's most popular meeting spots.

The best restaurants in North Sydney

Rafi
Restaurants

Rafi

  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4
Rafi offers an unforgettable North Sydney feast where coastal flavours meet dreamy design
Poetica Bar and Grill
Restaurants

Poetica Bar and Grill

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 3 of 4
With a dreamy dining room and expertly cooked woodfired proteins, Poetica is sure to light your fire
Ryo's Noodles
Restaurants

Ryo's Noodles

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
The constant queue of people outside this bright orange building says it all
Genzo
Restaurants

Genzo

Expect tasty plates by a former Sepia chef, on-point sake and lots of fun at North Sydney’s newest Japanese spot, Genzo

The best bars in North Sydney

The Greens
Bars

The Greens

  • 3 out of 5 stars
At last, a green oasis brings weekend vibes to North Sydney
Treehouse
Bars

Treehouse

  • 3 out of 5 stars
A new sprawling bar and restaurant gives North Sydney-siders the perfect place for an after-work drink and eat
Greenwood Hotel
Bars

Greenwood Hotel

  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4
The Greenwood is all grown up these days

More things to do in North Sydney

The Independent Theatre
Music

The Independent Theatre

Bought by Wenona in 2013, this 300-seat auditorium in fact has a history stretching back to 1911. It is equipped for drama, dance, opera and classical music...

What's on in North Sydney

Northside Produce Markets
Shopping

Northside Produce Markets

Shop for veggies, flowers and herbs on the first and third Saturday of every month
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