A Guide to Enmore

by Dan Cunningham and Holly Bodeker-Smith

Updated August 9th, 2016

Enmore's streets are full of faded Art Deco architecture with a layer of contemporary grunge. This inner-west suburb houses some of Sydney’s finest in terms of chefs, bartenders and artisans; from boutique beer at the Hop and Grain Brew Store to prize-winning gelato at Cow & the Moon. Read on to get acquainted with the area's very best.

The Midnight Special
Bar
The Midnight Special is the dive bar Enmore deserves. Come for live blues, a vaguely tiki cocktail list and woodfired pizza from Rosso Antico next door.
Osteria di Russo & Russo
Restaurant
It’s styled after an old-school trattoria, but this enduring eatery serves thoroughly modern interpretations of Italian cuisine – often with native produce. And though the wine list reveres the classics from Piedmont and Tuscany, Australian producers are given equal weighting here. An Enmore classic for a reason.
Cow & The Moon
Cafe
This family run gelato bar was crowned the world's best back in 2014. Years on, it's still one of Sydney's best – and most popular – spots for gelato.
Wheelhaus
Shop
Everything you need for your bike, plus beer and espresso.
Enmore Theatre
Bar
New South Wales' oldest running live music venue.
Hop and Grain Brew Store
Shop
A store with everything you need to brew your own beer.
Emma’s Snack Bar
Restaurant
A beloved, family run restaurant in Enmore is doing casual street food just like they would eat at home.
The Stinking Bishops
Restaurant
A gourmet cheese shop and bar that goes above and beyond.