Things to Do in Darlinghurst, Sydney

A lively area filled with cafes, bars, and restaurants along Oxford, Crown, and Stanley Streets. It's also close to Hyde Park and the Australian Museum, with the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras celebrated annually on Oxford Street.

Australian MuseumMuseum
Oxford Art FactoryLive Music
Chain ReactionSpecialty Store

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Top things to do in Darlinghurst

Australian Museum
★ 4.6 · 13.5k
Museum★
Founded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
Every day
10 AM – 5 PM
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Chain Reaction
★ 5.0 · 177
Specialty Store
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Kakawa Chocolates Sydney
★ 4.7 · 138
Chocolate Shop
A boutique store in Sydney offering award-winning handmade chocolates crafted fresh with single-origin ingredients.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Where to eat & drink in Darlinghurst

Oxford Art Factory
★ 4.4 · 1.3k
Live Music
Cozy venue staging live musical performances with local & touring acts, plus a full bar.
Mon–Thu
6 PM – 3 AM
Fri
7 PM – 4:30 AM
Sat
7 PM – 4:30 AM
Sun
7 PM – 4:30 AM
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Bar Reggio
★ 4.5 · 1.9k
Italian· A$20–40
Long-running restaurant with fresco-style paintings, serving homestyle Italian dishes, plus BYO.
Mon–Fri
12 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Chapter E
★ 4.8 · 640
Coffee Shop· A$1–20
Mon–Fri
6 AM – 3 PM
Sat
7 AM – 3 PM
Sun
7 AM – 3 PM
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Elements Smokehouse and Bar
★ 4.8 · 7.6k
American· A$60–160
Vibrant steakhouse & cocktail bar featuring ample outdoor seating, plus vegan offerings.
Mon–Thu
5:30 PM – 10 PM
Fri
5:30 PM – 11 PM
Sat
5:30 PM – 11 PM
Sun
5:30 PM – 10 PM
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Essence & Brew Cafe
★ 5.0 · 174
Café & Bakery
Mon–Thu
5 AM – 2 PM
Fri
5 AM – 1 PM
Sat
5 AM – 3 PM
Sun
5 AM – 3 PM
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Bitter Phew
★ 4.7 · 851
Wine Bar· A$20–40
Cosy, laid-back watering hole with exposed-wooden beams, offering an evolving range of craft beers.
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The Rusty Rabbit
★ 4.5 · 1.1k
Café & Bakery· A$20–40
A neighborhood cafe and brunch spot in Darlinghurst known for its breakfast, coffee, and dishes like chicken burgers and ricotta pancakes.
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 3 PM
Sat
8 AM – 3 PM
Sun
8 AM – 3 PM
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Eat Thai Darlinghurst
★ 4.8 · 2.5k
Thai· A$20–40
Simple place whipping up classic Southeast Asian comfort food, including BBQ, curries and noodles.
Every day
11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
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Manteiga
★ 4.8 · 259
Café & Bakery· A$20–40
We are a high end cafe in the heart of the Sydney CBD with a strong focus on the highest quality of food, coffee and service
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Little Bishop espresso bar
★ 4.9 · 148
Café & Bakery· A$1–20
Mon–Fri
6 AM – 4 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Bon Vin
★ 4.9 · 729
French· A$100–180
Upscale French cuisine in a sultry dining room adorned with a glowing wall of wine bottles.
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Magic Men
★ 4.8 · 109
Nightclub
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Mazcina Resto-Bar
★ 5.0 · 173
Restaurant· A$20–40
Mon
12 PM – 9:30 PM
Tue–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
12 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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