Best Diners in City of Parramatta Council

"At the more casual end of Sydney’s nightclub spectrum is this Surry Hills favorite, which pumps out daggy old-school tunes that the bouncing dance floor adores. Past Soda Factory’s kitschy American diner-style entrance lies an inviting, unpretentious industrial space that serves affordable cocktails and great classic hits, two ingredients that are always conducive to a heaving dance floor and a cracking night out."

"Walk through a fake restaurant shop front called ‘Bobby’s Boss Dogs’ and find one of the most swinging retro parties in town. Hidden behind a neon Coke Machine, Surry Hills haunt the Soda Factory is a great spot for tasty eats and live beats. The stripped back industrial venue offering live music and American diner food – think gourmet hot dogs, cheeseburgers and fried chicken."

"Go for the hot dogs and retro cocktails and stay for the party at this late-night US-style diner. “With Furnace and the Fundamentals!. Not even a question!!"

"From its pastel hues that pop against checked floor tiles to the pinup uniforms, Doughbox Diner does the 1950’s diner better than anywhere else in Sydney. With several quintessentially American burgers on offer – the Sloppy Joe ($16.99) and the Chilli Cheeseburger ($16.99) are a safe place to start, while the cheese and bacon fries ($14.99) or onion rings ($12.99) will help you mop up any burger sauce left on your plate. The Crepe Cones are the houses’ signature dish, and are available with both sweet and savoury fillings."

"What makes it special: Step back in time into a Pin Up’s paradise and meet Doughbox Diner’s very own Diner Doll. Come to Doughbox Diner to fulfil your childhood dream of traveling to America just for an authentic diner experience, on steroids!. Usually at diners such as this, you would get burgers and fries."

"While some places go for a modern approach, others love to simply capture an era gone by. Doughbox Diner is your go-to if you need to indulge in authentic 60s America, all the way down to the tables. They’re also famous for their handheld crepe cones, but we drool for their banana splits!"

"No matter how far you stroll down the beckoning path of American cuisine, you’ll always end up finding burgers. The Hub House Diner redefines them so beautifully that it’s impossible to ignore them. But the menu is not just about burgers, they even do chicken wings, Mexican corn, and specially designed loaded fries."

"Their plating isn't boring either, order the popcorn chicken and find it in a jar with real bits of popcorn!. Must try:The House Plank platter also has it all. Southern fried chicken wings, pork ribs, corn and zucchini fritters."

"With a Southern Cali spin on Americana style, The Eathouse pulls bold flavours and high quality produce together for a refreshing take on diner eats. Think less burgers, more trendy salad, with beetroot fattoush ($16) and roasted eggplant ($18) making way for mains of Southern fried chicken pieces ($19) and the baby quid and chorizo gumbo with green chilli, rice and a spicy tomato sauce ($19). The banana split ($14) with banana ice cream, dulce de leche, chocolate ganache and peanut crumble will stifle any hunger that rears its head."

"The red vinyl stools around a curved bar and crimson walls with a chalkboard menu on the wall conjure 1950s Americana, but there's no schtick here. The menu features Southern classics that aren't too heavy, such as fried okra in corn maize batter with spicy chipotle and tomato sauce and the delicious spicy Creole gumbo, as well as dishes with a more English or Australian heritage. The fun atmosphere and seriously good food means that, years in, this place is still full most nights of the week."

"Cafe Vizio Caffe e Cucina is laden with old-world charm and customers are treated like family. For a unique breakfast experience, order your cup of robust, specially-curated beans and bring a few friends along to enjoy a breakfast fit for royalty. Pair it with a traditional Italian pastry, or fill yourself up with some bacon and eggs."

"Share the pleasures of life with friends and family at Vizio Caffe e Cucina on William Street in Woolloomooloo. With a name that has two meanings – family and home – catch up over a good dose of caffe..."

"Mixing arcade games and fairground antics, Cirque Electriq is a themed Sydney restaurant bringing you new levels of fun. Head over to this big kids playground for the chance to tuck into hot dogs, pizzas and juicy burgers."

"Whether you're looking for a first hangout or 100th adventure together, Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq is filled with unusual date ideas from games, to bowling and diner-style feasting, all under one roof."

"Positioned in Sydney Harbour, 1km from the mouth of Rose Bay, Shark Island – Boowambillee (booh-uhm-'bil-ee) is a picnic spot with a difference. Explore the island's foreshore, go swimming or relax in front of amazing Sydney Harbour views."

"Located in the recently refurbished Hilton Sydney, Alysium is a luxury day spa that’s located right next the hotel’s 25m indoor pool and fitness centre. As you may be able to tell by the name, most of the design and ambiance here is drawn from Greek mythology, but the spa treatments are decidedly modern and have been worked up with the business traveller in mind. That’s why you’d find a jet-lag treatment on the menu, right alongside other specials like a thermal green clay wrap, hot stone massage, and a specialised couples massage."

"Services provided:Facial treatments, massages, hand and foot services, spa packages, and more. Price range:$AUD 25 - $AUD 519. Check out Alysium Spa here."

"The aesthetic medical clinic features various treatments designed just for the blokes, and they go far beyond just deep tissue massages and facias. You can even get a non-invasive penis enlargement here, and a hair transplant… so you might want to check if they do gift cards so you can help your mate live his best life. Address: 704/5 Hunter St, Sydney Contact: (02) 9221 3331Opening Hours: Monday – Friday (10am – 6pm)"

"A rare survival of a working-class terrace” is how Lavrencic and Cullen describe Susannah Place, the museum that feels like stepping back in time. Situated in the inner-city suburb of The Rocks, Susannah Place is a terrace made up of a former grocery store and workers’ cottages dating back to 1844. View the backyard ‘dunny’ (lavatory), crowded living areas and worn lino, and experience what life was like for Sydney’s working class in the 1800s."

"If you ever read Playing Beatie Bow you will love a visit to Susannah Place Museum, a heritage-listed former grocery store and workers’ cottages which is now open for you to explore and learn about the history of The Rocks. Opening Times: Closed until further noticeTicket Prices: TBCAddress: 58/64 Gloucester St, The Rocks NSW Website:sydneylivingmuseums.com.au/susannah-place"

"Even after the early years of Sydney, The Rocks continued to be a part of the city where poorer people lived – in not always pleasant conditions. Picture working-class families with basement kitchens, tiny backyards, outdoor baths, and lots of rats. The Susannah Place Museum tells their story."

"Known collectively as Sydney Living Museums, families are always welcome to explore the twelve gorgeous heritage properties under the SLM umbrella including Elizabeth Farm,Vaucluse House, Rouse Hill House & Farm and Elizabeth Bay House. Each boasts beautiful grounds and a story from Australia’s past at every turn, and there are always exciting activities on the calendar. The Museum of Sydney has been transformed into Paradise on Earth with an immersive, multi-sensory exhibition and Hyde Park Barracks has a new Kids’ Activity Trail to explore the newly-restored landmark."

"Museum Of Sydney, Hyde Park Barracks, Justice & Police Museum, Vaucluse House, The Mint, Elizabeth Farm, Susannah Place, Rose Seidler House, Rouse Hill Estate, Elizabeth Bay House, Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection,Head Office, The Mint, 10 Macquarie Street Sydney, NSW 2000Ph 02 8239 2288Email info@slm.com.ausydneylivingmuseums.com.auA group of 12 museums, houses and gardens that will take you on a remarkable journey through time and place to experience a whole other life."

"When I was little I was taught that museums are a place to look and wonder – no touching. The Sydney Living Museums are a little different which makes them some of the best of the museums in Sydney to visit with kids. You see, the Sydney Living Museums have been frozen in time."

"Housed in the Reserve Bank of Australia building at 65 Martin Place in Sydney’s CBD, the Reserve Bank of Australia Museum has the complete collection of Australia’s issued banknotes on display. The museum tells the story of Australia’s social and economic development through the life and work of its central bank and our nation’s banknotes. The museum is part of the Sydney Cultural Kilometre which consists of nine cultural organisations, museums and galleries located in Sydney’s CBD."

"The Museum tells the story of Australia’s banknotes against the background of the nation’s economic and social development, from before Federation through to the current era. Opening Times: Currently closedTicket Prices: Admission is freeAddress: 65 Martin Pl, Sydney Website: museum.rba.gov.au"