At this Euro diner by a trio of hospitality veterans, you’ll find a changeable menu, polished service and a drinks list that’s heavy on intrigue and “bracingly cold” Martinis.

An Italian-style rooftop cocktail bar with quasi-classical sculptures, gold-mirror pizza ovens and pop-art graphics.

Erskineville’s “grand old dame” has a veg-friendly menu and a stage for “drag and dine” performances.

A ’90s-inspired small bar.

On the top floor of a much-loved Erskineville pub.

In a city full of iconic pubs, The Imperial stands tall on a pair of glittering heels. This old dame has been a magnet and a safe space for Sydney’s LGBTQIA+ and drag communities for more than 40 years.

A sustainably-minded bar that also does breakfast.

Pork-belly waffles and soft-shell-crab Benedict for humans, and “domuts”, smoothies and doggie chinos for pups.

A Sydney Park pit stop serving bacon and egg bánh mì and miso-caramel pancakes.

Hangover-curing toasties and homemade brownies baked on demand.

Foodcraft Espresso makes, among other things, a milkshake-doughnut hybrid. With loads of Nutella.

Housemade everything and seasonal coffee from the city’s best roasters.

If it's not made with love, Shenkin won't make it.

If it's been pressed to vinyl, this shop will stock it.