The Lower North Shore suburb's food, drink and entertainment centre hugs the main artery of Military Road. So, before hitting the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace just up the road in Cremorne, grab dinner and a drink at Firefly or one of the suburb's many excellent Japanese joints – we recommend Ju Ge Mu & Shimbashi and Sapporo, where they sometimes have sumo tournament screenings live from Japan. Looking for late-night snacking? Maisy's might just be the most famous 24-hour restaurant in town, and brings a new meaning to all-day breakfast.
Neutral Bay area guide
Restaurants, bars, shops and events in Neutral Bay
The best restaurants in Neutral Bay
Green Sprouts Vegetarian
This homey Chinese restaurant serves up meat-free versions of classic Shanghai cuisine
Maisy's Café
At Maisy's, brekky is 24/7 (go for the mega breakfast with eggs, bacon, tomato, sausage, hash browns, mushroom, baked beans, tomato and toast) and though the...
The best bars in Neutral Bay
The Oaks Hotel
Few pub complexes can rightly call themselves an institution, but friends have been meeting at the Oaks since 1885
The Pickled Possum
There's something strange and forlorn about a dive bar during the day. Walking past the Pickled Possum during daylight hours you could be forgiven for...
The Local Bar
A new bar north of the bridge boasts a collection of A-list owners and some damn tasty wine
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