glebe
Restaurants
The Wedge Glebe
Restaurant
One of the suburb’s enduring venues for good reason, this local gem puts European spins on classic brunch dishes. The dinner menu, combined with the cosy digs, make it a solid date-night contender.
Nu’u
Restaurant
In this inner-west terrace, find a chef with experience in Michelin-starred restaurants and a mezcal expert creating one of Sydney’s most distinctive Mexican experiences. Come for 40-ingredient moles and mezcal-fuelled cocktails.
Dish: Sri Lankan Street Food
Restaurant
Visit for authentic egg hoppers, kottu roti and fiery curries.
Flying Fajita Sistas
Restaurant
One of Sydney’s original Mexican joints has been pleasing the neighbourhood with creative takes on Mexican cuisine for more than a decade. Think jackfruit tacos, classic enchiladas, hefty deep-fried burritos and signature Margaritas. Arrive hungry.
No. 92
Restaurant
A handsome wine bar in a former boot factory and private eye’s office.
Valhalla Social
Restaurant
It’s all about doing the basics right in a welcoming space.
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Cafes
Sonoma Bakery
Cafe
It's more than likely you will have eaten – or at least heard of – Sonoma. Its sourdough is the loaf of choice for many cafes, delis and providores across Sydney. We’ve usually got one on the go, too.
Small Talk Glebe
Cafe
The second outpost for the Dulwich Hill favourite. This light-filled, dough-smelling space is great for everything bagels, spicy tomato focaccia and cinnamon doughnuts. Plus suburb-specific sandwich specials, and ferments and pickles to take home.
Sonoma Bakery - Glebe
Cafe
A truly impressive array of artisan bread.
Bellevue Cottage by Antoine
Cafe
A waterside French brunch bistro in bushland. It even has water-limo access.
Gathered Kitchen
Cafe
A 100 per cent vegan bakery-cafe serving cronuts, cruffins and sliders.
Glebe Point Diner
Cafe
A mature take on comfort food.
Bars
Friend in Hand Hotel
Bar
A local waterhole big on charm and small on pomp.
The Glebe Hotel
Bar
A modern and comfortable heritage-listed gastropub (on the site of a former brothel).
Staves Brewery
Bar
A low-key site that caters for all types of beer drinkers.
The Toxteth
Bar
A neighbourhood favourite restored to evoke its glory days.
Timbah
Bar
An intimate wine bar with a democratic streak.
The Toxteth Hotel
Bar
The Toxteth Hotel, a watering hole and art space in Glebe.
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Shops
Sappho Books, Cafe and Bar
Shop
Glebe’s most eclectic bookseller has a cafe and bar worth staying for – it’s open late on weekends, with live performances and a fairy-lit courtyard. This old terrace shop also houses a formidable second-hand collection.
Gleebooks
Shop
Although Gleebooks now has multiple locations around town, the original is still the best (it's in the name, after all). Come here for an excellent range of new and classic titles, author events, launches and more. There's an especially good young adult section here.
Glebe Liquor
Shop
The locals’ pick for wine, beer and good conversation at the cash register.
