13 Things To Do On A Rainy Day In Sydney
A rainy day doesn't need to be boring!
Sydney is a beautiful, outdoor-loving city, at its twinkly-Harbour best when bathed in sunshine. Perhaps that is why it always comes as a shock when the wet weather rolls in and Sydneysiders are filled with gloom. But a rainy day does not have to mean moping about at home or binging on Netflix. There are a lot of things to see, do and enjoy around town so we compiled 13 of our favourites. Pull out the gumboots and brolly, and splash to it!
Named after a rather pungent-smelling Gloucestershire washed-rind cheese, Newtown cheesemonger and restaurant The Stinking Bishops boasts a menu of over 40 hand-selected artisanal cheeses from all around the world. With prices starting at $21 for two kinds of cheese, and cured meat boards starting at $17, as well as a fine collection of wine, beer…
To see the next Geoffrey Rush, Cate Blanchett and Richard Roxburgh in action, step out of the wet and into one of Australia's most loved playhouses to experience innovative and varied theatre at its best. The Belvoir Theatre has been going strong for over 30+ years and has fostered the talents of many renowned actors,…
Life may be too short to hold a grudge, but it sure is easy to begrudge a never-ending downpour. So if the precipitation is getting you down and out, 'bury the hatchet' by grabbing your best mates and heading down Maniax where you can channel that anger into some axe-throwing, target practice. Your session includes…
There is something uniquely comforting about tucking into a large bowl of hot, fresh pasta. All troubles are at bay, including the flooded basement and soaked clothes on the line. A rainy day then is a great time to up your Mediterranean cuisine game. Gourmet Italian providore, Salt Meats Cheese conducts cooking classes throughout the…
Subterranean and water-tight, many of the jewels of the Sydney small bar crown are perfect for getting down and dry. For concoctions with charm, it's hard to pass up CBD darling Mary's Underground.
The 1970s-inspired multi-level bar, Prince of York is a perfect spot for getting down and dry on a rainy day.
The award-winning Baxter Inn ever impresses with its prohibition-era vibes and collection of 500 whiskies.
The Caribbean-themed, rum bar Lobo Plantation is a perfect spot for getting down and dry on a rainy day.
The whisky and cognac cavern, Ramblin' Rascal Tavern is a perfect spot for getting down and dry on a rainy day.
Just a stone's throw from Central Station is culture juggernaut, White Rabbit. This boutique art gallery celebrates the best of contemporary Chinese art and does so by showcasing two new exhibitions a year. Admission is free, and since opening in 2009, White Rabbit has gained a reputation for displaying bold, stimulating and experimental art. This…
Cosy up in front of the silver screen and in retro-Hollywood style at the Golden Age Cinema and Bar. This heritage-listed venue was built in the 1940s as the screening room for Paramount Pictures building. Those days have since long gone, and three years ago, this glam, old dame was refurbished and given a new…
Don't let a spot of rain stop you from having a bit of fun and learning a new talent. The creative collective Work-Shop has an astonishing program of short courses held all across Sydney that aim to broaden horizons and teach participants new life skills. So whether your curiosity is music or welding, mindfulness or…
Australia's biggest climbing centers, the Sydney Indoor Climbing Gyms at St Peters and Villawood are a great opportunity to get hot and bothered with a workout. The casual entry fee is $27 and includes a harness, where you're able to get involved in the 350 roped routes, 120 leadable, 160 top ropes, as well as…
Scale a different set of heights at Hotel Palisade. This gorgeous, historic venue was built in 1915, and once had the auspicious title of being the tallest building in Sydney. Perched above Barangaroo, the uninhibited, 360-degree view from the cocktail lounge and rooftop bar Henry Deane is the perfect vantage point from which to watch…
The ancient game of ten-pin bowling can be played all over the city, and you can't go wrong with Strike Bowling.
The ancient game of ten-pin bowling can be played all over the city, and you can't go wrong with Manhattan Superbowl.
The ancient game of ten-pin bowling can be played all over the city, and you can't go wrong with ZONE Bowling.
The weather may be running havoc outside but that doesn't mean you can't disrobe in the name of relaxation, rejuvenation and some long-overdue pampering. Treatments, weird and wonderful include deep tissue and hot rock massage, hydro-microdermabrasion and facial peels, body scrubs and wraps, manicures and pedicures, waxing and spray tans, you'll be asking how's the…
The weather may be running havoc outside but that doesn't mean you can't disrobe in the name of relaxation, rejuvenation and some long-overdue pampering. Treatments, weird and wonderful include deep tissue and hot rock massage, hydro-microdermabrasion and facial peels, body scrubs and wraps, manicures and pedicures, waxing and spray tans, you'll be asking how's the…
The weather may be running havoc outside but that doesn't mean you can't disrobe in the name of relaxation, rejuvenation and some long-overdue pampering. Treatments, weird and wonderful include deep tissue and hot rock massage, hydro-microdermabrasion and facial peels, body scrubs and wraps, manicures and pedicures, waxing and spray tans, you'll be asking how's the…