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.
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Australian Museum ★ 4.6 · 13.8k★
Founded in 1827, Australia's oldest museum has expansive zoological and anthropological collections.
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
Chain Reaction ★ 5.0 · 238
Kakawa Chocolates Sydney ★ 4.7 · 143
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 Where to eat & drink in Darlinghurst
Oxford Art Factory ★ 4.4 · 1.3k
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
Bar Reggio ★ 4.5 · 1.9k· 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
Chapter E ★ 4.8 · 664· A$1–20
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 6 AM – 3 PM
Sat 7 AM – 3 PM
Sun 7 AM – 3 PM
Essence & Brew Cafe ★ 5.0 · 186
Mon–Thu 5 AM – 2:30 PM
Fri 5 AM – 1 PM
Sat 5 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun 5 AM – 2:30 PM
Elements Smokehouse and Bar ★ 4.8 · 7.8k· 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
Bitter Phew ★ 4.7 · 860· A$20–40
Cosy, laid-back watering hole with exposed-wooden beams, offering an evolving range of craft beers.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 3 PM – 12 AM
Fri 2 PM – 2 AM
Sat 2 PM – 2 AM
Sun 2 PM – 10 PM
Manteiga ★ 4.8 · 307· 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
Mon–Thu 7 AM – 3 PM
Fri 7 AM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 12 AM
Sat 7 AM – 3 PM, 4 PM – 12 AM
Sun 7 AM – 3 PM
Hendry’s Coffee ★ 4.8 · 292· A$1–20
Mon 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Tue–Thu 6 AM – 3 PM
Fri 6 AM – 2:30 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Sun 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Eat Thai Darlinghurst ★ 4.8 · 2.6k· 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
Little Bishop espresso bar ★ 4.9 · 150· A$1–20
Mon–Fri 6 AM – 4 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Ada's Affair Darlo ★ 4.9 · 142· A$1–20
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 2:30 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sun Closed
Cafe NAS ★ 4.8 · 224· A$20–40
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 4 PM
Fri 8 AM – 3 PM
Sat 9:15 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun Closed
Wilde and Co ★ 4.7 · 279· A$20–40
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 3 PM
Sat 8 AM – 3 PM
Sun 8 AM – 3 PM Planning time in Darlinghurst?
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