Sydney, Australia

Curated by Ellison Studios

/ location

Sydney,
Australia

/ curated by

Ellison Studios
2025

Ellison Studios

Sydney gives us contrast: raw edges and refined spaces, coastal clarity and urban energy. The studio sits somewhere in between.

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/ Ursula’s Paddington

92 Hargrave St

A neighbourhood classic with a quietly confident menu that feels both nostalgic and new. Warm, polished hospitality in a room that glows at golden hour.

/ Pellegrino 2000

80 Campbell St

Italian dining with a mood – intimate, loud in the right ways, and effortlessly charming. Pastas that feel familiar but land with unexpected precision.

/ Arthur Surry Hills

544 Bourke St

A set-menu experience shaped by seasonality and restraint. Thoughtful cooking in a terrace house that feels like you’re dining in someone’s beautifully curated home.

/ Cho Cho San

73 Macleay St

Modern Japanese with an energetic edge – bright flavours, clean lines. A Sydney institution that manages to stay fresh, minimal and consistently fun.

/ Bella Brutta

135 King St

A cult-favourite pizzeria where simplicity and sharp technique meet. Inventive toppings, perfect crusts, and an always-lively room.

/ The Rover

75 Campbell St

A cosy, low-lit spot with oysters, charm and a hint of old-world swagger. Cocktails that feel classic but never predictable.

/ Bar Copains

67 Albion St

A neighbourhood wine bar built on warmth and good taste. Beautifully edited wines and plates designed for lingering.

/ Golden Age Cinema & Bar

80 Commonwealth St

A subterranean ode to old Hollywood. Come for the films, stay for the immaculate atmosphere and sharp martinis.

/ Ace Hotel Sydney

47-53 Wentworth Ave

Design-forward, culturally plugged-in and unmistakably Sydney. A hotel that feels like a creative hub rather than a place to simply sleep.

/ Paramount House Hotel

80 Commonwealth St

A modern classic housed in an iconic building. Light-filled rooms, thoughtful details and a sense of quiet luxury.

/ The Old Clare Hotel

1 Kensington ST

Industrial character softened with contemporary flair. A hotel that balances heritage with a cinematic, slightly gritty charm.

/ Capella Hotel

24 Loftus St

Ultra-refined luxury shaped through architecture, calm and craft. A sanctuary in the heart of the city, defined by impeccable service.

/ Studio Gardner

65 Bayswater Rd

A considered curation in a light-filled space dedicated to the thoughtful presentation of collectible contemporary works.

/ Chinatown Country Club

222 Clarence St

Bold, playful and undeniably current. Streetwear, culture and community stitched together in one unexpected space.

/ Above the Clouds

Shop 8/285a Crown St

Sydney’s go-to for directional fashion and sneakers. Edited, contemporary and always ahead of the curve.

/ Kinokuniya

Level 2/500 George St

A temple for design lovers, readers and creatives alike. Vast, calming and endlessly inspiring.

/ The Standard Store

431 Crown St

European-leaning fashion with personality. Colour, craftsmanship and pieces you won’t find elsewhere.

/ Museum of Contemporary Art

140 George St

Sydney’s home for boundary-pushing exhibitions. A waterfront building where art, architecture and harbour light intersect.

/ Art Gallery of NSW

Art Gallery Rd

A beautifully expanded institution blending heritage and modern design. World-class collections framed by tranquil parkland.

/ Paddington Reservoir Gardens

251-255 Oxford St

An urban ruin transformed into a serene open-air garden. A quiet, architectural pocket of the city.

/ Ellison Studios Designer Suite

10/198-222 Young Street

/ Sydney Opera House

Bennelong Point

An icon that still feels futuristic. Best appreciated up close where curves, shadows and scale come alive.

/ Bondi to Bronte Walk

1 Notts Ave

Sydney’s coastline at its most cinematic. Clifftops, sea spray and the kind of light you don’t forget.

/ Barangaroo Reserve

Hickson Rd

A rewilded headland reshaped with art, sandstone and native planting. Perfect for slow wandering and harbour watching.

/ Camp Cove Beach

New South Wales

A small, sheltered beach with impossibly clear water. Understated, peaceful and one of Sydney’s true secrets.