Most travelers to Sydney focus on the iconic scenery of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge. But to experience the city's true heart—where its most current sensibilities and style are concentrated—one must travel just a few blocks southeast of the city center. This is Surry Hills.

Today, we'll talk about how to spend the most stylish day in this creative and charming neighborhood.


A Morning Started with the Best Coffee

Sydney's coffee culture is world-class, and Surry Hills is its epicenter. This is less a neighborhood for simply drinking coffee and more a place for discussing the philosophy of it.

Two icons that prove the neighborhood's coffee standards, Single O and Reuben Hills, are must-visits. They are pioneers of Sydney's specialty coffee, controlling the entire process from the origin of the beans to roasting and extraction. Start your vibrant Sydney morning—distinctly different from Melbourne's—with a flat white brewed by one of their expert baristas.


An Afternoon of Shopping Along Crown Street

The charm of Surry Hills truly reveals itself when you walk along its main thoroughfare, Crown Street. Here, instead of the uniform brands of large shopping malls, you will find stylish select shops imbued with the owner's taste and boutiques from independent Australian designers. Exploring these small shops, nestled among old Victorian terrace houses, is a process of exploring the neighborhood's artistic sense, going beyond mere shopping. I hope you enjoy the pleasure of discovering your own special item.


An Evening Experiencing the City's Best Dining

When the sun sets, Surry Hills transforms into one of Sydney's most difficult-to-book dining districts. From trendy wine bars to world-class fine dining, this area attracts all of the city's gourmands.

In particular, Firedoor, led by Chef Lennox Hastie, is a place receiving global attention for its unique concept of cooking all dishes using only 'fire'. Reservations are essential, and a dinner here will be the most intense culinary experience of your trip.

A day in Surry Hills will surely make your Sydney trip an even more wonderful experience.