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Ice Zoo Street view — Image credit: ice zoo

Entertainment Venues

Ice Zoo

Don't just take out word for it! Sydney ice rink Ice Zoo offers the most fun you can have on ice – come and see for yourself, you'll be most welcome! They're open seven days a week, and provide a huge range of sessions. Bordering the Eastern Suburbs, Newtown and Marrickville, Ice Zoo gives you much more than you would expect to find at an ice rink. As well as the traditional features, Ice Zoo features public skating sessions and Learn To Skate classes. They also provide Sydneysiders young-and-old with the opportunity to play ice hockey, take part in ice fitness classes, host birthday parties or experience the magic of live DJ nights with fantastic light shows. Ice Zoo focuses on safety, entertainment and fun. It's all delivered to the highest standard, not only on the rink, but also at the Ice Zoo cafe and licensed bar, which are open at all times the centre is operating. Then there are the Ice Zoo Igloos – just the thing for parties! You and your guests can celebrate milestones in an informal gathering all by yourselves.

Alexandria NSW

0.3 km away

Soak Bathhouse Alexandria — Image credit: Soak Bathhouse Alexandria

Spas and Retreats

Soak Bathhouse Alexandria

With luxurious stone and aqua tile pools set over a beautiful 700-square-metre space, Soak Bathhouse is an oasis in the heart of Alexandria. The communal bathhouse has a range of amenities designed for wellness and relaxation including magnesium mineral pools, hot spas, a cedarwood sauna and a cold plunge pool. Private experiences are also available, like massage, infrared sauna and red-light therapy.

Alexandria NSW

0.5 km away

Kiss My Axe - Alexandria

Entertainment Venues

Kiss My Axe - Alexandria

Kiss My Axe Alexandria is a leading axe throwing venue in Sydney, offering a fun and social experience for corporate events, team building, birthdays, bucks and hens parties. Located in Alexandria, it is the perfect indoor activity for groups looking for something different. Each session is fully guided by experienced coaches, making axe throwing safe, easy to learn and enjoyable for all skill levels. Guests can take part in a high energy tournament style experience, with food and drinks available on site. With a vibrant atmosphere and unique offering, Kiss My Axe Alexandria is a popular choice for group activities and things to do in Sydney.

Alexandria NSW

0.6 km away

Edible Blooms Sydney — Image credit: Edible Blooms Sydney

Shopping and Markets

Edible Blooms Sydney

Visit Edible Blooms Sydney where you’ll be able experience and see or order their delicious chocolate bouquets and gift hampers. You can even order a box of their signature chocolate strawberries or gourmet donuts while you wait. They’ll even personalise the gift for you. I’m If you prefer to order your gift online don't worry, just select pick up in store and they’ll create your gift ready for you to collect. All gifts are guaranteed to deliver joy and a smile.

Beaconsfield NSW

0.8 km away

The Remnant Warehouse- Main Shop

Shopping and Markets

The Remnant Warehouse

Step inside an 'Aladdin's Cave of Fabric' in Sydney. Inside, you will find an endless treasure of fabrics and trimmings from well-known designers, along with craft and quilting supplies to excite even those who haven't sewn before right through to professional designers and manufacturers. The friendly staff are all knowledgeable in different aspects of sewing and can help with advice for fabric or trim choices, as well as general sewing and construction advice. The Remnant Warehouse can accommodate for bus tours and sewing group excisions- call ahead to book your group visit with complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits. They have a large online store, so you can browse online before your visit to help plan your trip, and you can order online with Click and Collect in-store.

Alexandria NSW

0.8 km away

Improv Theatre Sydney

Entertainment Venues

Improv Theatre Sydney

Improv Theatre Sydney (ITS) is a creative, inclusive and world-class hub for spontaneity. Founded in 2014, they are the first and only dedicated improv theatre in Sydney, with hilarious, dynamic and captivating improv, stand-up and sketch comedy shows every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. Their staff, performers and alumni include award-winning actors, touring standup comedians, TV personalities, national radio hosts, artistic directors of international arts festivals and world-famous TikTok stars.

Alexandria NSW

1.2 km away

Level 1 - The Cannery

Entertainment Venues

Urban Escapade

Urban Escapade is a new escape room venue located at The Cannery in Rosebery, just a few minutes south of Sydney's central business district. Founded by a team with three decades in the film and visual effects industry these rooms bring feature-film craft to every detail. Their rooms combine cinematic storytelling, immersive sets, light and sound fx, and unique, hand-built puzzles to pull players into these worlds. Two distinct games await. In Kidnapped, players take on the role of detectives, navigating the shadowy underworld of 1920s Chinatown to crack a case before time runs out. In Turbulence, a 1970s airport thriller, teams play as undercover air marshals tasked with uncovering the truth behind a growing security threat. Designed for friends, families, date nights, visitors and corporate teams, each room rewards curiosity, communication and a little nerve. No experience is needed, and game hosts guide every booking. Whether you're after a memorable night out, an unusual team-building session or a uniquely Sydney experience away from the usual tourist trail, Urban Escapade offers storytelling and spectacle you can step right into.

Rosebery NSW

1.2 km away

Great Escape Sydney

Amusement and Theme Parks

Great Escape Sydney

Looking for something everyone can actually enjoy together? If you're organising a birthday, work outing, or catch-up with friends, some of the best escape rooms in Sydney offer a fun, interactive way to bring people together. Designed especially as an escape room for large groups, these experiences focus on teamwork, clever problem-solving, and immersive storytelling. Instead of splitting off into smaller activities, your whole group stays engaged in one shared challenge — perfect for mixed ages and personalities. With themed rooms ranging from adventure and mystery to high-intensity suspense, it's an easy option when you want something different from the usual dinner or drinks. Sessions are fully indoors, structured, and run by hosts who keep things moving smoothly, even with bigger teams. Good for: Large friend groups Corporate teams Birthday celebrations Visitors looking for a standout Sydney experience

Redfern NSW

1.5 km away

Zumunji

Amusement and Theme Parks

Zumunji

Zumunji throws you into a wild jungle where the game is real and teamwork matters. It's fast-moving, interactive, and built around communication rather than pressure or fear. If you're browsing Sydney escape rooms and want something that works as a proper social escape room Sydney groups can enjoy together, this one fits well. It's easy to talk, share ideas, and actually feel like you're doing something as a group instead of splitting off into silence. Great for friends, casual get-togethers, and mixed-ability groups.

Redfern NSW

1.5 km away

Hijinx Hotel Alexandria — Image credit: Hijinx Hotel; Zennieshia Butts

Amusement and Theme Parks

Hijinx Hotel Alexandria

Hijinx Hotel is an immersive interactive game experience. Housed within the theme, wonder and theatre of a quirky New York hotel, these 15 rooms are reimagined into quick play, challenge rooms. Leave the suitcases at home - these rooms are where you play, not stay. Hijinx Hotel is made up of 15 challenge rooms, each designed for between two and six players to work together to complete challenges and score points on the leaderboard. You will be assigned to a set of five random challenge rooms on arrival.

Alexandria NSW

1.5 km away

Archie Brothers Alexandria

Amusement and Theme Parks

Archie Brothers Alexandria

Archie Brothers is your one-stop entertainment destination at Alexandria. Try your luck against their arcade games and you just might land your hands on the coveted collectables that sit at the top of their jackpot. Dodgem cars, VR, ten-pin bowling and prizes prizes prizes are all in a day's play at Archie's. Looking to treat yourself? Indulge in the cocktail bar and food on offer to satisfy all of your cravings. There's no place on earth like Archie's.

Alexandria NSW

1.5 km away

Holey Moley mini golf in Mount Gravatt — Image credit: Funlab

Amusement and Theme Parks

Holey Moley Alexandria

Grab your putters and bust out your mini golf attire, Alexandria! Holey Moses – Their mini golf courses just got a 'hole' lot bigger! With 27 mini golf holes across three incredible courses – including some never before seen mega holes as well as their classic favourites – sitting under enormous 14-metre-high ceilings, their new venue needs to be seen to be believed! Pull up those socks and get ready to tee off, because mini golf just got big again.

Alexandria NSW

1.6 km away

La Di Darts Alexandria

Amusement and Theme Parks

La Di Darts Alexandria

Sydneysiders, get ready for a darts bar that's everything you thought it couldn't be – decadent, debaucherous and dangerously addictive. Now in Sydney's inner south, La Di Darts brings state-of-the-art augmented darts, lavish cocktails and amazing food to Alexandria. Spend your evening playing high-energy interactive darts, sipping signature cocktails, and soaking up the atmosphere of Alexandria's most anticipated bar. With 15 immersive game modes ranging from laid-back challenges to the classic 501, you'll never throw the same game twice.

Alexandria NSW

1.6 km away

Strike Bowling Alexandria

Amusement and Theme Parks

Strike Bowling Alexandria

Strike Alexandria features 8 bowling lanes, a magical bar, escape rooms, mini golf and plenty of dazzling arcade games to keep you coming back again and again! Whether you're looking to throw a party, work function, or team building event....or maybe you just want a fun night out with mates, Strike Bowling has you covered!

Alexandria NSW

1.6 km away

Zero Latency VR Alexandria

Amusement and Theme Parks

Zero Latency VR Alexandria

Featuring cutting edge technology, this is virtual reality you can't experience anywhere else. Immerse yourself into one of the 6 games on offer, and get taken into a world where your body is the controller. Free Roam VR allows you to move through the 200 square metre arena completely untethered, meaning you can be fully immersed into the game.

Alexandria NSW

1.6 km away

Learning to push. — Image credit: Skate Now

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Private Skateboarding Lessons - Sydney Park Skatepark

Skate Now offers private skateboarding lessons at the City of Sydney's world-class skatepark in Sydney Park, Alexandria. These lessons are a great way to have a blast, whilst gaining skills and confidence on a skateboard. The program can be tailored and modified to suit all experience and ability levels. Skate Now’s enthusiastic team of instructors are experts at teaching the steps involved in learning to ride safely, in ways children and adults can easily understand and follow. They support students as they build their skills at their own pace. They can provide boards and protective gear, but if you have your own, they advise that you bring it along (note: they will need to check the equipment for suitability).

Erskineville NSW

1.7 km away

PACT Centre for Emerging Artists — Image credit: Lucy Parakhina

Entertainment Venues

PACT Centre for Emerging Artists

PACT nurtures emerging performance makers through mentorships, residencies, talks, workshops, exhibitions and performances. Established in 1964, the art centre draws on its strong history and broad network of artists to create a vibrant and inclusive hub at its iconic Erskineville warehouse where adventurous artists, curious audiences and the local community gather. PACT is committed to making its projects and performances as inclusive as possible for everyone to enjoy. If you have any suggestions or would like any information in another format, contact the team.

Erskineville NSW

1.7 km away

Mungejup — Image credit: Mungejup

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Mungejup

Mungejup is a vibrant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture centre situated at The Block in Redfern – a social housing area and significant site for Australia's First Nations community. This space explores the stories and cultural heritage of The Block via contemporary Aboriginal artworks, historical items and accounts from locals. Run by the Aboriginal Housing Company, Mungeup's exhibition showcases the company's 50-year history. It's remarkable because you can walk down the road and see the changes in the area first-hand or experience a tour with people featured in the photographs. Currently, the gallery is open to the public on Monday and Friday, but private tours and events can be booked throughout the week. Look out for workshops, community programming and other Mungeup experiences that invite visitors to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Redfern NSW

1.8 km away

The Grand Electric

Entertainment Venues

The Grand Electric

The Grand Electric Sydney is a vibrant and trendy theatre venue that combines vintage design with a rich atmosphere. Known for its eclectic programming, the venue offers an exciting mix of live performances, including everything from cabaret and circus to comedy and musicals. It's gorgeous Parisian style courtyard, combined with a cozy yet energetic auditorium, makes it a popular choice for both local and international artists. The Grand Electric stands out not only for its unique events but also for fostering a sense of community among creatives and audiences alike, making it a dynamic hub for arts and culture in Sydney.

Redfern NSW

1.9 km away

James McCann at Kookaburra's Comdedy — Image credit: Kookaburra's Comedy

Entertainment Venues

Kookaburra's Comedy

Kookaburra's Comedy is run by comedians who know how to put on a killer lineup of Australia's funniest acts and rising stars. Known for the best comedy shows in Sydney, featuring names like James McCann, Anisa Nandaula, Tom Witcombe, Jenny Tian, Luke Heggie, Bron Lewis and Ben Kochan -- plus regular open mic nights to bring through the next wave. Whether you're after a premium date night or a cheap hang with your mates, there is a show for your night out.

Darlington NSW

1.9 km away

X Club, Vivid, Carriageworks 2024

Entertainment Venues

Carriageworks

Carriageworks is one of Australia’s most renowned and significant contemporary multi-arts organisations. They support artists and producers to develop and present major new works in performance, visual arts and related artforms. Reflecting the diverse communities of urban Sydney, our artist-led program is ambitious, radical and always inclusive. Carriageworks Farmers Market is a Sydney institution, providing the freshest seasonal produce.

Eveleigh NSW

1.9 km away

VANDAL — Image credit: Glen Falkenstein

Galleries, Museums and Collections

VANDAL

The VANDAL offers an art gallery which features projects including motion design, digital art, animation, visual effects, virtual reality, augmented reality, digital placemaking and niche art, design and experimental projects. The VANDAL gallery collaborates with artists, creatives, designers, Illustrators, photographers and filmmakers to bring you the very best talent and creatives in the industry.

Redfern NSW

1.9 km away

Belvoir St Theatre

Entertainment Venues

Belvoir St Theatre

Based in Surry Hills, Sydney, Belvoir is one of Australia’s most distinguished and beloved theatre companies. Since 1984, when a group of 600 likeminded theatre-lovers came together to buy a theatre to save it from becoming an apartment block, Belvoir has been at the forefront of Australian story telling for the stage. Each year the company presents an annual season of shows for this now-iconic corner stage. New work and new stories sit at the centre of Belvoir’s programming, alongside a mix of classics and international writing, and a lasting commitment to Indigenous stories. In short, Belvoir is about modern theatricality, an open society, and faith in humanity. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Eamon Flack and Executive Director Aaron Beach, Belvoir engages Australia’s most prominent and promising theatre-makers. Belvoir has nurtured the talents of artists including Cate Blanchett, Leah Purcell, Tommy Murphy, Kate Mulvany, Simon Stone, Anne-Louise Sarks, Wesley Enoch, S. Shakthidharan, and former Belvoir Artistic Director Neil Armfield. Landmark productions include Counting and Cracking, Barbara and the Camp Dogs, Cloudstreet, The Drover’s Wife, The Glass Menagerie, Angels in America, The Wild Duck, Keating!, The Sapphires, and many, many more. Belvoir regularly tours productions nationally and internationally.

Surry Hills NSW

2.0 km away

Harrington Street Gallery in Redfern — Image credit: James Horan; Destination NSW

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Harrington Street Gallery

In 1973, the John Ogburn Club proposed that the Sydney Cove Redevelopment Authority consider making a space in the Old Evans Store on 36 Harrington Street, The Rocks into a gallery which would allow young and developing artists exhibit their work. It first exhibited paintings from 1973 and then in 1986 it moved to 17 Meagher Street, Chippendale. The idea of establishing a registered artists’ cooperative was the inspiration from the artist John Ogburn.

Chippendale NSW

2.0 km away

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