The Bank Hotel is the perfect little get away in the Inner West of Sydney .Perfect little upper class hub to get off bustling busy King st in Newtown. It's a great place for meeting people and they have an excellent outside area where you can order light snacks to main meals or just a have a drink for a very reasonable price. A relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff and a good place to go out or starting point for a Friday or a Saturday night. Just don't forget your ID bouncers are very strict on weekends.

Approximate cost: $18

This is one of the best places to eat in Newtown. it's cheap and it's romantic and they make great sushi! This is the real McCoy and you'll look trendy sitting there at traditional "Sushi Bar".

Approximate cost: $20

The friendliest people on the planet work at Bunnings Warehouse! Bunnings is a place full of excitement and possibly Perfect if your making any kind of renovations projects or gardening and they can give you advise on just about anything. Last time i bought some "flyscreen" and some plants they were very friendly and ready to help and i got extra kudos for being a DIY "girl".

Approximate cost: $50

This is an alright place to buy party supplies for "themed events or parties. They have a fairly good range of decorations and party wear for Birthdays,weddings,Christmas parties or Halloween.They loads of decorations ,plastic plates and glasses tablecloths and balloons and centrepieces. The quality is mainly suitable for a one off occassions and most of it is recyclable. . They have some games aswell and a basicrange of dress up costumes,wigs and hats for a bit of fun.

Approximate cost: $100

I love the Tree of life,it's good if you like hippy clothing or just clothing that is made from all natural materials. ie Cotton and made in India so the clothing is often bright and very colourful .They have a great range of cushion covers..cultural ornaments ,incense and scarves.the perfect place for buying gifts big or small.

Approximate cost: $40

This is the perfect place to relax and take some time out from a busy day/schedule. They're all about pampering here and you leave after a refreshing experience feeling totally uplifted and renewed. They are very good at giving massages they live up to their reputation and know there stuff when it comes to alternative healing and relaxation.

Approximate cost: $75

I recently went here to buy a "car fan "for my car . I was very pleased with the product the service and they're product knowledge .They helped me find a solution for driving in a hot car in summer which was a lifesaver over christmas. I'll be back again for more..they seemed to have a really great range of car products just a great place for car lovers.

Approximate cost: $30

The staff at OPSM are so very friendly and they will do anything to help you . If you lose a screw or have a screw loose they will fix your glasses free of charge . They helped me with that recently and i hadn't even bought my glasses there. I will go there next time they seem to have a really great range aswell and of excellent quality . If you want quality try OPSM.

Approximate cost: $0

Petbarn Rocks for people who have pets or are looking after someone elses ,this is your one-stop-shop for all pet needs with a huge range of everything for cats,dogs ,birds fish and hamsters .They have a large supply of Bird Cages cat beds and other animal supplies . Petfood is very well priced sometimes u might pay double at smaller pet stores.

Approximate cost: $150

I just loved going to the Imax ,it's really well priced if you fell like doing something a bit special . Depending on the movie it can be a totally"minblowing" experience . With the 3D effects its a good adrenalin rush aswell and the sound quality is astounding. My favourite movies at the "Imax" was Inception ,Under the Sea and Shrek#3. I highly recommend it seriously if you want to do something that's just a bit exciting and fun for all the family .

Approximate cost: $75