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North Sydney area guide

Restaurants, bars, shops and events in North Sydney

Posted: Wednesday March 2 2016

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

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

Lobby Boy - North Sydney
Restaurants

Lobby Boy - North Sydney

North Sydney scores a reliable daytime diner from the team behind the Grounds of Alexandria

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
Ryo's Noodles
Restaurants

Ryo's Noodles

The constant queue of people outside this bright orange building says it all

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
Taruhachi
Restaurants

Taruhachi

Cheap and cheerful Japanese hidden within the concrete jungle

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
Five Points Burgers
Restaurants

Five Points Burgers

Sydney is going mental over these North Sydney burgers. Here’s our verdict

Time Out says
4 out of 5 stars
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The best bars in North Sydney

Greenwood Hotel
Bars

Greenwood Hotel

The Greenwood is all grown up these days

Time Out says
3 out of 5 stars
The Union Hotel - North Sydney
Bars

The Union Hotel - North Sydney

The Union Hotel underwent a little makeover not long back and the result is a modern take on the classic pub. There is a redwood bar, faux fireplaces and...

Time Out says
3 out of 5 stars
Treehouse
Bars

Treehouse

A new sprawling bar and restaurant gives North Sydney-siders the perfect place for an after-work drink and eat

Time Out says
3 out of 5 stars
Rag & Famish Hotel
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Rag & Famish Hotel

Some 160 years of history is wrapped up in this heritage-listed pub in uptown North Sydney. Thankfully, this has prevented it from being turned into one of...

Time Out says
3 out of 5 stars
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More things to do in North Sydney

Silky Shapes Studio
Things to do

Silky Shapes Studio

Throw pottery and turn a ball of clay into something beautiful

Brett Whiteley Place
Attractions

Brett Whiteley Place

This recently upgraded public space in North Sydney is a thoroughfare for local workers and hosts community events.

Don Bank Museum
Museums

Don Bank Museum

It’s not known exactly when this house was built, but parts are thought to date from the 1820s. Originally called St Leonards Cottage (most of North...

Mary MacKillop Place Museum
Museums

Mary MacKillop Place Museum

Mary MacKillop (1842-1909) was the founder of the Sisters of St Joseph, an order initially devoted to educating poor Australian children. Often referred to...

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