Glebe, the city fringe suburb where creativity is king

A neighbourhood on the fringe of theCBD, Glebe is Sydney’s little bohemia: a place where creativity runs free, andresidents are cool without even trying. It’s always been very proud and alittle edgy. Activists, intellectuals and artists have flocked there for years,making it one of the most vibrant suburbs in Sydney – and a fascinating meltingpot of people and cultures.

That hasn’t changed. It’s as bohemian,diverse and funky as ever, and its creative core is obvious in the thrivingarts and culture scene, and the cafés and restaurants that line the streets.

Glebe Point Road is the suburb’sheart, and it buzzes with activity all day long. It’s known for being one ofSydney’s most multicultural dining spots, with a string of restaurants dishingup the flavours of Europe, Asia, South America, and the Middle East. If you’recraving a cuisine, go for a stroll and you’re bound to find it here. Along theway, expect to pass vintage stores, art galleries, boutiques, co-workingspaces, independent bookstores, organic grocery stores, alternative medicineclinics, tarot card readers and plenty of street art. Many of these sites arehoused in grand buildings hinting at the Victorian era, which only adds to the village’scool factor.

The bohemian vibe stretches to Glebe’sweekly event: the Saturday markets. Held at Glebe Public School, the marketsare as colourful as the characters manning the stores. Think up-and-comingfashion as well as vintage clothing, jewellery, works of art, candles andessential oils.

Thanks to its proximity to both theUniversity of Sydney and the CBD, Glebe is a stomping ground for students,academics and professionals who love the suburb’s gritty charm. They also enjoywhiling away their weekends at the foreshore parklands, which boast greenspaces, and sweeping views of the city and surrounds.