Candy’s Apartment

Kings Cross & Potts Point


It’s dark and very sweaty in this subterranean venue with two bars, a dance floor with DJs spinning house and other electronica, and a space for bands to play. They pack ’em in and you’ll find plenty of guys and gals scanning the crowd hoping they won’t go home alone.


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3. The Cross Arts Projects

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6. Sydney Jewish Museum

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7. Elizabeth Bay House

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8. Green Park

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