Things to Do in Surry Hills, Sydney A mix of historic terrace houses and modern architecture, with Crown Street as its main thoroughfare lined with cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops. The area is home to the Brett Whiteley Studio and the Belvoir Street Theatre.
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House of Priscilla ★ 4.7 · 145 Specialty Store
A costume shop on Oxford Street, known for its vast selection of costumes and accessories, including drag and Las Vegas showgirl outfits for purchase and rental.
Mon–Wed 10 AM – 6 PM
Thu 10 AM – 8 PM
Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 3 PM
Sun Closed
Formaggi Ocello ★ 4.7 · 275 Cheese Shop
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 9 AM – 4 PM
Sun 10 AM – 2 PM
Provider Store Home Goods
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 11 AM – 4 PM Where to eat & drink in Surry Hills
Single O Surry Hills ★ 4.5 · 3.2k Coffee Shop· A$20–40
Bustling streetside cafe prepping freshly roasted coffee & seasonal bites in cool surrounds.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 3:30 PM
Sat 8 AM – 3 PM
Sun 8 AM – 3 PM
Nomad Sydney ★ 4.6 · 2.8k Australian· A$80–200
Upbeat restaurant in a converted warehouse serving contemporary cuisine with Middle Eastern accents.
Mon–Tue 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Wed–Thu 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Fri 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 10 PM
Sat 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Four Ate Five ★ 4.5 · 919 Café & Bakery· A$20–40
Easygoing, snug café with outdoor seating fixing up diverse brekkies, sandwiches & burgers.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 2:30 PM
Sat 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Sun 8 AM – 2:30 PM
The Rover ★ 4.6 · 1.2k Cocktail Bar· A$20–120
Bustling neighbourhood cocktail bar serving creative drinks, freshly shucked oysters & a selection of burgers.
Mon–Fri 4 PM – 12 AM
Sat 3 PM – 12 AM
Sun Closed
Shift Eatery ★ 4.8 · 1.3k Café & Bakery· A$20–40
Unfussy vegan eatery with sandwiches, salads & bowls, plus smoothies, sweets & all-day breakfast.
Every day 8 AM – 3 PM
Café Tanja ★ 4.9 · 485 Café & Bakery· A$20–40
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Thu 6 PM – 10 PM
Fri 12 PM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
Sat 12 PM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 10 PM
Sun 11 AM – 3 PM
Jibbicoffee Roasters ★ 4.7 · 802 Coffee Shop· A$1–20
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat 8 AM – 4 PM
Sun Closed
Lode Pies & Pastries Surry Hills ★ 4.6 · 988 Bakery· A$1–20
Every day 8 AM – 3 PM
The Winery ★ 4.5 · 3.5k Wine Bar· A$80–100
Laneway wine bar serving Modern Australian food, with stylish bohemian decor and outdoor seating.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 11 PM
Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12 AM
Sun 12 PM – 11 PM
Lokal ★ 4.9 · 431 Wine Bar· $40-120
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat 12:30 PM – 10 PM
Sun Closed
Artificer Coffee ★ 4.6 · 721 Coffee Shop· A$1–20
A specialty coffee bar and roastery that focuses on the selection, roasting, and brewing of coffee to represent its unique qualities.
Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Sat 7 AM – 2 PM
Sun 7 AM – 2 PM
Li'l Darlin Surry Hills ★ 4.5 · 1.4k Cocktail Bar· A$20–60
Convivial locale serving inventive cocktails and wooden boards topped with gourmet pizzas and tapas.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 12 PM – 10 PM
Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12 AM
Sun Closed
Tippled Cocktail Classes ★ 5.0 · 141 Cocktail Bar· A$80–100
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat 6 PM – 8 PM
Sun Closed Planning time in Surry Hills?
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