Food
Put an end to the separation anxiety.
Public House Petersham
Come for the for the beer garden, stay for the pub grub, natty wine, DJ sets and trivia.
The Newport
Merivale's northern jewel in the crown.
The Carrington
Another old school pub gets new life.
Naked Brew
This Erskineville cafe serves coffee and brekkie — and doggy-chinos and doughnuts for your dog.
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel
Stripy umbrellas, schoolyard benches and tres cute Breton-striped waitstaff add to the beachside charm.
Cuckoo Callay - CLOSED
One train station cafe that's very worth your time.
Paddo Inn
Expect casual drinks and contemporary snacks in the front bar, and Matt Moran-created grill in the dining room.
The Winery
Drinking classy means having a 'champagne bell' alert the waitstaff when your glass gets empty.
Greengate Hotel
Killara's mainstay pub on the Pacific Highway.
No. 5 Restaurant and Bar
Once a gemstone processing facility, now a local restaurant with a cosy fire, craft beer and a pooch area.
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