Things to do
Paddington Reservoir Gardens
One of Sydney's extraordinary abandoned spaces has been reborn as a stunning Romanesque sunken garden
By Time Out in partnership with Google
As the city gives way to the glossy east, its main arterial road, Oxford Street, remains the area’s diverse and hip gateway. Here you can catch an international up-and-comer or a fave local rock act at Oxford Art Factory; settle in with a good read in one of the cosy nooks at Berkelouw Bookshop; catch an arthouse flick at the Palace Verona; grab an expertly crafted cocktail at This Must Be the Place; or explore the Romanesque sunken garden at the Paddington Reservoir.
You’ll never be short of top-tier diners around here with Potts Point, Bondi, Darlinghurst and Double Bay all boasting for excellent restaurants. Whether you’re after spicy, funky curries from Lankan Filling Station, excellent Italian from Buffalo Dining Club (known for its ogle-worthy and ultra-cheesy Cacio e Pepe), Matteo or Fratelli Paradiso or forward-thinking Thai from Moon Restaurant, each ‘burb offers a cross-section of top chefs, interesting ideas and perennial favourites. If that doesn’t fill you up, queue up for Iggy’s bread before taking a dip at Bronte Baths or Icebergs, followed by a stroll along one of the East's many glistening coastal walks. From hidden gems to quirky icons, these establishments and their own ‘signature searches’ represent the character and diversity that make each part of Sydney so special.
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