Black Penny Bar is such an exciting find, hidden at the back of Surry Hills. Friendly people, interesting craft beer, wine, music and art. Check it out. A fun small bar. Find out more at my WeekendNotes review of Black Penny Bar here
If you’re looking for a brewery in the heart of Sydney, check out Redoak on Clarence Street. Find out more at my review on WeekendNotes here: Redoak Craft Beer Pub Sydney
I’ve been twice to The Canopy. Once for a meal and the second time for a coffee with a student. Love the tree theme. However, while I don’t really expect that much service in Australia anyway and am usually pleasantly surprised when I get it, Canopy was so popular and so full of people whenever I went there that the staff were simply constantly run off their feet and really didn’t have much time for niceties. Food took time to serve, coffee took ages, everyone looked stressed. I’m guessing the high lease price for this location means they can’t afford…
Luna Park Sydney Would you believe this is my first time to Luna Park? I’ve lived in Sydney for decades! However I believe that this is due to the fact that whenever I had thought about going there, it had been closed down. I remember hearing about the fire in the ghost train ride in 1979 which shut it down for a few years, and then it being shut down again several times by nearby residents due to the roller coaster screams, but it’s been happily open for some time now thanks to changing laws and the like, and I…