St Peters: Neighbourhood Guide

Neighbourhood Guides Dec 11, 2020

What to do in St Peters? We've got recommendations for dining, entertainment & culture. Never get bored in the chillest suburb in the Inner West.

[Note: Due to Covid-19, please bear in mind updated operating hours and social distancing regulations. Do check out the website, or contact ahead of your planned visit to avoid disappointment]

Mainly residential, St Peters is a small but mighty suburb in the Inner West of Sydney that offers something for everyone. Whether you can't sit still and enjoy keeping active, or prefer sipping life in at a leisurely pace - you will find the St Peters charm hard to turn away from.

What to do in St Peters

Sydney Park

The sprawling Sydney Park borders both the St Peters and Alexandria neighbourhoods. Wide grassy plains are signposted by historical kilns and chimneys that rise high above the ground. Pack a picnic and slow down time amongst the rolling hills or get a good workout in at the sports facilities available on the grounds.
Website | 416 Sydney Park Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia

Sydney City Farm

This community farm located within Sydney Park is an urban agriculture project aimed at educating the public about sustainable food production. Group horticulture and food production workshops are available to join for a hands-on learning experience.
Website | 50 Barwon Park Road, St Peters NSW 2044, Sydney

Sydney Trapeze School

You don't need to run away to join the circus. Escape for an afternoon with aerial hijinks for a workout that is guaranteed fun. Pick from flying trapeze, aerial work or ground work for a swinging good time.
Website | 1/7 Unwins Bridge Rd, St Peters NSW 2044, Sydney

Sydney Indoors Climbing Gym

Find more alternative workouts here. Touted as running Australia's biggest climbing centres, you can be confident there's plenty of climbing and bouldering projects suited for every level of proficiency. Time to start practicing towards becoming the next Alex Honnold or Emily Harrington.
Website | Unit 4C/1-7 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters NSW 2044, Sydney

MANIAX Axe Throwing

Need to blow off steam? You can literally throw your tantrum at MANIAX Axe Throwing. Concentrate all your stress and grievances into your throwing axe, lift it overhead, and with one almighty heave and a satisfying "THWACK" - you'll have found all your troubles miraculously gone. More cathartic than therapy maybe? Give it a go and decide for yourself.
Website | 2/01/75 Mary St, St Peters NSW 2044, Sydney

What to see in St Peters

Tortuga Studios

With a name borrowed from Isla Tortuga, a pirates’ hideout off the coast of Haiti - you can be sure to inhibit the band-of-outsiders-living-free spirit that permeates this studio. Purely artist-run, Tortuga Studios turns an old brick factory into a space for exhibitions and TV, film and theatre production and imagination.
Website | 31 Princes Hwy, St Peters NSW 2044, Sydney

What to eat & drink in St Peters

Willie the Boatman

At Willie the Boatman, you'll find endless craft beer, banter and local charm on tap. As a craft brewery, the beers here are as fresh and inventive as you can get. With live music performances, and a fun (read off-kilter) weekly programme, we're confident you'll be spending a lot of time here.
Website | Precinct 75 Suite 601, 75 Mary St, St Peters NSW 2044, Australia

Yiamas Greek Taverna

Yiamas serves up authentic, no-frills Greek fare that will comfort and soothe all your worries. The highlights of Yiamas are its extensive menu (each item exquisitely delicious), jovial service and large community-style dining space. The enthusiastic online reviews of this highly rated restaurant is a resounding vote of confidence that you need to book your next meal here. Right away.
Website | 1/1-5 Princes Hwy, St Peters NSW 2044, Sydney

Town & Country Hotel

Established in 1881, this heritage building is a living, breathing relic in the heart of St Peters. Immortalised in Aussie legend, Slim Dusty's song "Duncan", you'll want to have more than just a beer here. Come to the Town & Country for classic pub grub with a side of rich Aussie history.
Facebook | 2 Unwins Bridge Rd, St Peters NSW 2044, Sydney

The Rice Pantry

Life without rice ain't nice - which is why The Rice Pantry is on a mission to spread the rice love with a rice-centric menu. This light and airy restaurant is the perfect setting for a vibrant and flavourful menu - which offers urban Vietnamse bites and Hainanese Chicken Rice.
Website | 705/75 Mary St, St Peters NSW 2044, Sydney

Sample Coffee Pro Shop

Every neighbourhood needs its local coffee shop. St Peters is extremely fortunate to have that in Sample Coffee Pro Shop. As the name denotes, these folks really know their stuff when it comes to coffee - meaning your cuppa's in good hands. Sample Coffee Pro Shop roasts and serves fine coffee exclusively from small, sustainable farms from across the globe.
Website | 1.03/75 Mary St, St Peters NSW 2044, Sydney

Living in St Peters

We've just touched the tip of the iceberg as far as what to do, see, eat and drink in St Peters.

Why not live in St Peters so everyday can be a new discovery?

Hmlet St Peters is conveniently located, only a 5 minutes walk to the train station, multiple bus stops, and close by to Marrickville Metro Centre. It's pretty much in the heart of all the action.

We have coliving rooms and private 1-bedroom apartments to rent in Hmlet St Peters. Check them out and book a viewing now.


With neighbours as cool as these, why wouldn’t you want to live in St Peters? Find your home with Hmlet. View fully-furnished, whole apartments and rooms for rent in Sydney.

Tags

Team Habyt

Putting together the best reads for you. If you'd like to share your thoughts and ideas or collaborate, drop us an email at singapore@habyt.com.