HOT SPOTS in Glebe, Sydney (inner west)

The Australian Youth Hotel - 63 Bay St. Relaxed, unpretentious, creative pub. Ph: 9692 0414

Badde Manors - (Glebe Point Rd and Francis St). This place has an artisan feel and does a mean chai tea. Ph: 9330 3797

Well Connected (next to Badde Manors) – 35 Glebe Point Rd – good tea selection, relaxed feel. Ph: 9566 2655

Sappho - second hand books and a fantastic, relaxed cafe. 51 Glebe Point Rd. Ph: 9552 4498

Restaurant Atelier – 22 Glebe Point Rd – good menu. Cheap deals midweek. Ph: 95662112

Macchiato Bar – 131 Glebe Point Rd - deli, gelato, little courtyard dining area. Ph: 9566 2095

Baja Cantina - 43 Glebe Point Rd - authentic Mexican. Ph: (02) 9571 1199

Café Otto - 79 Glebe Point Rd - quality Italian meals. Tree shaded courtyard, bar, great architecture. Ph: 9552 1519 www.cafeotto.com.au

Teriyaki Japanese Fusion – 144a Glebe Pt Rd - expect to wait on the street for a seat, but it’s worth it.

Sonoma Sourdough – 215a Glebe Point Rd – great sourdough breads sold in many Sydney delis

FJ Galluzzo and Sons – 187 Glebe Point Rd – great selection of fruit and veg and large variety of product.s

Deli For Your Belly – deli – Glebe Point Rd – good Eastern European supplies, gourmet food, burek

Gleebooks – Glebe Point Rd – is an institution where regular book readings and presentations are held with leading local, national and international authors.

Sze Yup Kwan Ti Temple (Pendrill & Edwards St). Opened in 1983, it’s a tranquil place and home to the “the Temple cats” cared for by a team of dedicated volunteers.

The Nags Head Hotel - 162 St Johns Road – good food and beer. Music on weekends. Ph: 9660 1591

In Summer – Victoria Park Pool on Broadway (near the University of Sydney) – Olympic size pool surrounded by a tranquil goose pond and expansive gardens leading up to Sydney University.