North Sydney area guide

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

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Ryo's Noodles

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

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Five Points Burgers

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

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The Greens

At last, a green oasis brings weekend vibes to North Sydney

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Taruhachi

Cheap and cheerful Japanese hidden within the concrete jungle

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The best bars in North Sydney

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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...

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Treehouse

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

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The Greens

At last, a green oasis brings weekend vibes to North Sydney

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Greenwood Hotel

The Greenwood is all grown up these days

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More things to do in North Sydney

Music

Smith Auditorium, Shore School

Created in 1994, the 500-seat Smith Auditorium belongs to the private Shore Grammar School. It also plays host to classical music events, such as...

Things to do

Ella Baché College Student Salon

Mani? Pedi? Micro dermabrasion? If you’re looking for a low cost skincare treatment, and you don’t mind the limited opening times of a student salon, then...

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...

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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...

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