Bars and Cafes in Potts Point (Sydney)

La Buvette

If you are not obsessed with your waistline then this is a sweet tooth's heaven. Enjoy the simple pleasures in this delightful patisserie-style cafe. The contemporary decor adds a fresh feel to the ambiance. Frequented mostly by locals, staff here is friendly and welcoming. Forget knives and forks, fruit tarts and chocolate cakes are best enjoyed with your fingers. If you are after something a bit more savory, then try the little quiches or the smoked salmon brioche. .

Fountain Cafe/Pizza

Located near the infamous fountain on the main drag of Kings Cross, the Fountain Cafe is an early opening and a late closing. It is a favorite among the local community of backpackers, inner city dwellers and passing trade. Meals are basic but filling with dishes like spaghetti Bolognese and salad, hamburger, salmon, salad and chips. With a variety of snacks and great pizzas, there are various options in drinks too.

Favela

Located in the bustling street of Kings Cross, Favela is a multi-cuisine restaurant and hip club that has people coming in at all times just for one simple reason- fun. The posh and trendy club is home to an eclectic mix of people indulging in everyday revelry and partying away like there's no tomorrow. A spacious dance floor, minimalistic decor, comfortable lounge area and finely mixed drinks add up to give the place an edge over the others. But mostly it is the enthusiastic and participating crowd that leaves the adrenaline pumping into you.

Yu

Yu has been heating up the party circuit for the past six years. And there should be no qualms about the fact that this hip and urban club is one of the best places in Sydney for awesome music, hip crowd and relaxed atmosphere. A favorite amongst the youngsters, the venue plays host to a number of birthday bashes and bachelor parties. So when you step out in those dainty shoes and want to party till dawn, Yu know where to head.

Lotus Bistro

An award-winning menu coupled with Asian influences and Mediterranean flavors, Lotus Bistro is one saucy and indulgent place to be in when in the Eastern Suburbs. The well furnished decor and spaciously accommodating bistro is a hit among locals and tourists alike. The preparations are experimental and wholesome and the drinks to accompany such fine food are simply the best. Food and ambiance par excellence make Lotus an ideal spot for a pleasant Asian dining experience. The restaurant serves dinner only from Tuesday to Saturday.

Peppermint Lounge

One of Sydney's finest cocktails bars Peppermint Lounge is chic, spacious and upbeat. This opulent blend of indulgence, fused into one is what gives it a very groovy feel. Drop in for the best parties and the best cocktails in town.

Lady Lux

Situated in the heart of Kings Cross, Lady Lux oozes oomph and sex appeal in every inch of it. The club has carved a niche for itself amongst the many clubs in Sydney for its deftly and expertly made cocktails, international DJs at the console and its attention to detailing in decor and ambiance. Comfortable settees, sumptuous drinks and groovy music is what sets Lady Lux apart and worth visiting.

Mezzaluna

Spectacular views and modern Italian food make for a very romantic night out. This is the perfect place to impress that special someone. The vista of the harbor night skyline from the cliff-top terrace is hard to beat in Sydney. Just as impressive as the view is what comes out of the kitchen: immaculate staff, fabulously presented desserts, traditional pastas, and beautifully cooked mains including wild barramundi, veal fillet and lamb's rump.

Spring Espresso Bar

This trendy establishment hits the spot amongst the competition in the café culture of Potts Point. Small and intimate, the cool white interior adds a sophisticated air. Funky music plays and seating spills out to the pavement in the shape of milk crates and orange boxes. Locals love it here and the staff are friendly. Mediterranean style cuisine means panini and free-range eggs with ham and tomatoes for breakfast or a turkey and peach sandwich for lunch. There are some vegetarian options too.

Bar Me

Situated in the heart of Potts Point on the famous El Rocco Club from the 60s, the very unique and intimate Bar Me is just another reason to have a good time with great music and equally great food. Home to the El Rocco Jazz Cellar, Me has a regular string of affairs with jazz music and churns out some fine hidden talent amongst complete strangers too. With great performances, state-of-the-art sound and light systems, a new and improvised a la carte menu, gourmet pizzas and power packed drinks, Me is just about the place for everyone to be.