Things to do in Alexandria

Alexandria is a modern Sydney suburb with a rich history and great industrial significance. Located about 5 kilometres south of Sydney CBD, this peaceful suburb is known for its parks including Sydney Park and Alexandria Park, heritage-listed buildings such as Enginemans Resthouse, and many contemporary cafes and pubs including the Grounds of Alexandria and Yulli’s Brews. It is also home to the Sydney Corporate Park. If you’re a Sydneysider or tourist looking for some exciting things to do in Alexandria, we got you covered.

Find here all about the many things to do and top places to visit in Alexandria.

Eat and Drink

The Grounds of Alexandria: Building 7A, 2 Huntley Street, Alexandria – Not exactly a supermarket, but a great place to eat, shop and socialise, this former pie factory turned trendy restaurant has delicious food, organic gardens and an animal farm. Do not miss the weekend markets for fresh farm produce.

Mecca Alexandria: 2/26 Bourke Road, Alexandria – One of the few places in the neighbourhood to find freshly roasted coffee. Whether you’re searching for that perfect espresso or a lip-smacking cappuccino, this place won’t disappoint you. Sonoma Cafe At 32 Birmingham Street, Alexandria is another excellent place to find great coffee with home-baked bread and flaky pastries.

Pino’s Vino e Cucina: 199 Lawrence Street, Alexandria – If you’re a wine lover, this place is one that you do not want to miss. Its famous Italian menu is filled with delicious food, including fresh pasta and the salumi, and an explicitly complex list of wines.

Three Blue Ducks – A popular fine-dining restaurant known for its barbeque grill and house-made Vegemite on toast.

Shop

Shop antiques at Lunatiques: 284 Wyndham Street, Alexandria – If you’re a fan of antiques, visit this warehouse-turned-store that sells vintage items, antiques, collectables and second-hand things.

Shop gourmet at Simon Johnson Providore: One of the best places to buy home cooking essentials and groceries at the best prices in Alexandria.

Woolworths Alexandria – There’s also a Woolworths store in the middle of the suburb that offers everything from groceries and vegetables to health and beauty products, baby supplies, stationery, and household products.

Relax and Recreation

Unwind at Sydney Park: Sydney Park Road, St Peters – One of the largest parks in the area, this 40-hectare green space has everything you may want in a park. Besides stretching fields of green and landscaped gardens, there are beautiful walking trails, picturesque wetlands, open fitness facilities, outdoor barbecues, a cricket ground, and a kids’ playground.

Discover yourself at Kiss My Axe: A unique recreational facility offering a fun and thrilling experience through axe-throwing games and activities. Visit with friends or book parties and engage in existing fun activities.

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq: Are you a fan of classic arcade games? Then, this is a must-visit place to try your luck at games like Dodgem cars, VR, bumper cars and ten-pin bowling and win exciting prizes and collectables.

Explore Landmarks

Green Square Library: 355 Botany Road, Zetland – a state-of-the-art, underground library with a vast collection of books, classic gaming consoles and electric guitars. There’s also a music room, a baby grand piano, and a beautiful garden with an open-air amphitheatre.

Yiu Ming Temple – A heritage-listed Chinese temple built in 1908–1909, one of the oldest Chinese temples in Australia and a representation of the traditional Chinese village temple form.

Sydney Corporate Park – A business park encompassing offices of many top Australian and international businesses, along with a recreational centre offering trampolining, bowling and indoor rock climbing.

There’s so much to do and explore in Alexandria that it’s impossible to cover everything in just one article. The community and people are so good and friendly and will help you find the right place according to your interests, whether you live here or are visiting.