DOUBLE BAY EAT, STAY, PLAY – exactly how holiday like A SYDNEY regional

A weekend away from the quick speed business end of Sydney’s CBD doesn’t have to mean a long drive out to the country. We’ve found the perfect area right on our doorstep in double Bay – one of Sydney’s more affluent yet relaxed waterside suburbs.

When you believe of a holiday in Sydney, thoughts usually go to the beach, the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge… however there’s a great deal more to Sydney than that.

We like checking out our hometown, as well as weekend staycations have shown us so many bit hidden spots.

Double Bay – one of Sydney’s many quite harbourside suburbs – has a reputation for wealth, waterfront mansions however not much life. However, on better inspection, we’ve found there are some excellent locations to spend your time in this lovely area in the Eastern Suburbs.

Where to stay in double Bay:

The Intercontinental double Bay is right on the water. You can even get a ferry from circular Quay, where it’s just a short walk round the corner to the concierge.

This location is perfect for a charming weekender. The low-key high-end of this hotel makes for a extremely relaxing break.

Breakfast in double Bay:

There are great deals of cafés in double Bay, so it’s difficult to pick just one. taste of Europe on new South Head road has great coffee at the extremely least.

Lunch in double Bay:

The Stockroom at the Intercontinental double Bay

Back at the Intercon, the Stockroom serves remarkable dishes throughout the day. Lunch right here with a view over the water would be perfect.

There are likewise breakfast as well as dinner choices here, so if you’re staying in double Bay for a bit longer as well as don’t feel like straying as well far from your room, this is a excellent option.

Dinner in double Bay:

Char & Co. 

Just off new South Head road on Nox Street, Char & Co is a Brazilian style eatery with some spectacular sluggish roast meat choices for the churrasco lover. There are likewise excellent fish dishes right here as well as traditional Brazilian mixed drinks like the caipirinha.

For the full churrasco experience, it’s only $55pp – otherwise the a la carte choices will fill you up too.

Drinks in double Bay:

Stillery

There’s only one location you requirement to understand about in double Bay for a lovely cocktail. Stillery in the Intercontinental double Bay is excellent. It’s got an impressive variety of gins from around the world, including great Australian representatives.

Order one of their signature espresso martinis – or perhaps an after-dinner negroni – sit back as well as absorb the atmosphere.

Things to perform in double Bay:

Shopping: there’s some quite great buying right here on Knox as well as cross Streets.

Walking: the walk along the harbour foreshore is extremely quite – there’s a possibility to have swim as well if it’s not as well cold. double Bay likewise has some quite great homes if you enjoy home spotting.

We like checking out the hidden tricks of locations like double Bay. Where