Welcome to Glebe

Suburbs: Glebe, Newtown, Balmain, Chippendale, Drummoyne, Sydney Olympic Park.

Feast your senses with a celebration of very delicious international cuisine’s and excellent Jazz and Blues tunes in the funky melting pot of this precinct.

There are plenty of restaurants, cafes, pubs, nightclubs and theatres to enjoy in these inner western suburbs. Try an Australian beer that’s brewed on site and served Aussie style, ice-cold from the tap in one of the big old pubs that are a tradition in this country.

Historical Colonial Architecture set amongst the streets and beautiful waterside scenery make for great walks in and around Balmain. Include a walk around the many Galleries and Museums that specialize in different art works.

Dining:

Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide awards in the Glebe area.
Awards are presented in Chef Hats: 1, 2 & 3 Hats

Restaurant Sojourn	1 Hat	Other European
Three Clicks west	1 Hat	Other European
Glebe Point Diner	1 Hat	Modern Australian
Restaurant Atelier	1 Hat	Modern European
Oscillate Wildly	1 Hat	Modern Australian
The Boathouse on Blackwattle Bay	1 Hat	Australian

Our Suggestions:
Fabulous restaurants, it is difficult to list just a few, however, there are some restaurants that have a little twist of some thing different:
(Browse the dining section for many other excellent choices)

A sprightly nod to British comfort food (for the homesick Brits) this café guarantees there is something for everyone to tuck into at Bar Mattino.
Held at the City Road Cafe, Chippendale, coffee and tea devotees will love these informative, interactive and delicious tasting sessions by Toby’s Estate Coffee & Tea Tastings. Check their listing for tasting times. Bookings are essential.

Balmain offers a wide range of competitively priced eateries especially on Darling St. Bring out your creative flair and try a Cake Decorating Workshop at Planet Cake or take an Italian Cooking Class at Cucina Italiana Cooking School.

Live: Music everywhere…!!

Live Entertainment in Glebe, Balmain, Rozelle & Newtown.
Have a tasty meal before enjoying some of Sydney’s best live music. Some places have a young crowd with the University close by, tho every-one is welcome.

Try the award winning entertainment venue The Vanguard for a twist of New Orleans, it has a vibrant atmosphere with Live Jazz, Blues & Roots music.
Soni’s Newtown hosts after 5 cocktails and so the night goes on….. In the neighboring suburbs, the big old pubs personify nightlife in Balmain and nearby Rozelle.
The district is also home to several major independent theatres, Book with usShowing

The Cat & Fiddle Hotel, The Exchange Hotel, The Monkey Bar, The Bridge Hotel and The Unity Hall. All of these venues support a healthy Jazz scene.

True to Newtown’s eclectic nature you can have a completely different experience each time you kick up your heels. Speaking of heels! The Imperial Hotel on Erskinville Road is one Sydney’s premier drag show venues and a truly faaaaaabulous place to spend Saturday night, this will keep you in stitches.

Things to do: Recreation

Sydney Olympic Park

What a fabulous facility, participate in the sports that aren’t on offer elsewhere,

Trapeze, Archery, Bike Hire with a difference (try your balance on a dragster or chopper).
The Aquatic Centre has spas, steam rooms, River Rapid Ride, Spray Jets, Spurting Volcano’s, luxurious heated water to swim in and do your laps, indulge in a massage (and you thought it was just a swimming pool!)
Golf Range, Supurb athletics track.
Telstra Stadium – Football of all codes and a behind the Scenes Tour.
Sydney Olympic Park Visitors Centre.

Tours are available or you can organise an audio pack and do it yourself.

Shopping:

Glebe Markets have around 200 stalls and there’s loads of stuff to wade through. There are multicultural food stalls that send an exotic aroma into the atmosphere. Whilst the Balmain Markets have a combination of alternative lifestylers and well heeled locals, where you can browse amongst the second hand books, recycled art, contemporary galleries and jewellery.