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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

Rafi

  • 5 out of 5 stars

An unforgettable North Sydney feast where coastal flavours meet dreamy design

Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera

North Sydney has welcomed an Italian/Australian restaurant and wine bar, with a former Bridge Room and Momofuku Seiobo chef heading up the kitchen

Poetica Bar and Grill

Poetica Bar and Grill

  • 4 out of 5 stars

With a dreamy dining room and expertly cooked woodfired proteins, Poetica is sure to light your fire

Ryo's Noodles

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

The best bars in North Sydney

Treehouse

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

The Greens

The Greens

  • 3 out of 5 stars

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

Greenwood Hotel

Greenwood Hotel

  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • price 1 of 4

The Greenwood is all grown up these days

The Union Hotel - North Sydney

The Union Hotel - North Sydney

  • 3 out of 5 stars

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...

More things to do in North Sydney

Brett Whiteley Place

Brett Whiteley Place

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

Don Bank Museum

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...

What's on in North Sydney

Northside Produce Markets

Northside Produce Markets

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

North Sydney