Annandale
The real-estate prices might have skyrocketed, but the area still has an unpretentious feel. A small collection of high quality experiences can be found dotted in among the terraces and "witches houses" and it feels like suburbs used to in the old days — full of warm, genuine people proud to share their neighbourhood
Hopscotch
As the menu's 'green eggs and ham' and 'spaceman eggs' indicate, this is a truly-child friendly café and a favourite with yummy mummies. Breakfasts are a stand-out ... more
Journeys Café
This tiny space offers a large dose of quality and personal warmth. On a fine day enjoy the cakes, soup or panini in the north-facing courtyard ... more
Annandale Galleries
With a wide range of works, from William Kentridge's video installations to the odd Chagall, and an interest in new perspectives, this gallery is a real drawcard ... more
The Annandale Hotel
One of Sydney's great music venues consistently offers some of the most interesting Australian and overseas artists around ... more
Terrific Scientific
This Aladdin's cave of brainy kids' amusements and challenges has kits for science experiments, spies and nature study, and lots more for curious young minds ... more