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Sydney's Surry Hills and Richmond in Melbourne are among a list of foodie hubs and urban suburbs ranked on Time Out's list of 'coolest neighbourhoods' for 2021.
Nørrebro, Copenhagen topped the global media brand's 2021 list, which was compiled via a survey of some 27,000 people living in cities across the world and narrowed down by Time Out's global team of editors.
Nørrebro, Copenhagan was Time Out's pick for 'coolest neighbourhood' in the world. (Getty)
In the wake of COVID-19, Time Out says community spirit played a big part in selecting the top districts.
"The pandemic was pretty crushing for cities and culture and hospitality businesses," Caroline McGinn, Time Out's global editor in chief told CNN Travel. "But each of these places has its own story to tell about how people came together to support each other — and inventing new grassroots culture along the way.
"Andersonville in Chicago, known for its thriving LGBTQ+ scene and green spaces, came in at number two on Time Out's list, while historic Jongno 3-ga in Seoul, South Korea got the number three spot.
Number four went to the Edinburgh neighbourhood of Leith, a former industrial area of the city that's got a burgeoning creative scene and a growing list of top restaurants.
Rounding out the top five is the artsy Station District of Vilnius, in Lithuania, with Time Out praising the city's street art and bar scene.
Number-one neighbourhood Nørrebro was recommended by Time Out not only because of its bustling businesses old and new, but for its recent community initiatives, from a car-free Sunday program to an interactive art exhibition named Usynglige Stier ("Invisible Paths.")
Leith, Edinburgh came in as number four on the list of coolest neighbourhoods. (Johannes Valkama - stock.adobe.c)
Copenhagen was also recently recognised as the world's "safest" city, by the Economist Intelligence Unit's Safe Cities Index (SCI). This week, the city's Noma restaurant was also crowned the world's best.
"Ratings aren't the whole story, it's also about the vibe," said McGinn, explaining that the Time Out editors finessed the list with an important localized perspective.
"City neighbourhoods are dynamic, they change quickly. And that can be a really good thing: looking at some of the cool ideas that became reality really quickly during COVID-19.
"Time Out also says sustainability was at the forefront of its decision making: number two pick Andersonville, Chicago, was celebrated for its eco-friendly composting program Clark Free Composts, while Sai Kung in Hong Kong (number nine) was commended for its zero-waste stores and environmental group, Friends of Sai Kung.
McGinn said the Time Out survey underlined how cities have been impacted by the pandemic differently, but one unifying factor was "a big shift towards localism and hyper-localism, which is here to stay."
"People hung out in their neighbourhoods, depended on them for sustenance, community and social life, and in many cases fell in love with them," she said.
This was one of the reasons Australia's very own cities of Richmond in Melbourne and Surry Hills in Sydney made it on the annual list.
A "very community-minded suburb", according to Time Out, Richmond was rated the 10th 'coolest neighbourhood in the world', being recognised for the work of its own Richmond Churches Food Centre, which has been distributing goods and food for the past 30 years for anyone going without.
On top of that, Richmond's council, Yarra Council, was one of the first local governments in the world to declare a climate emergency, committing itself to an ambitious plan to help fight the impacts of climate change.
Time Out also highlighted must-visit businesses and landmarks for each neighbourhood. This was another area where Richmond gained some credit, celebrated for its thriving live music culture which is largely driven by local and beloved live music venue the Corner Hotel.
Such local spots are the "soul of our cities," said McGinn.
Shaffa restaurant in Surry Hills, one of the local institutions to embrace al-fresco dining in 2020. (Edwina Pickles)
Sydney's Surry Hills also snuck onto the list at 19th place, recognised as the "oh-so-trendy heart of Sydney's eastern suburbs". Home to some of Sydney's most revered restaurants, cafes and boutique stores, Surry Hills was applauded for its cultural edge and innovation during COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
During 2020, the suburb took al-fresco dining trends to new heights, launching a number of beautiful outside dining spots to trend to help the struggling local hospitality scene.
"When Time Out curates the best of the city, our editors are on the hunt for joyful surprises: the off-radar, new, local spots that don't have a slick marketing department but are wonderful. We look for all the obvious things — flavour, authenticity, excellence — but also the secret sauce, venues where the vibe and the experience really swing and seem definitive for this place and time."
'Deep sense of community'
Thomas Spelling, co-owner of Nørrebro coffee shop and bakery Rondo, which was highlighted by Time Out, said the area benefited from a strong sense of community.
"I think that's part of the appeal about Nørrebro," he told CNN Travel. "It's mostly a residential area and a lot of the businesses have strong bonds to the neighbourhood."
His comments were echoed by the team at The Barking Dog, a Nørrebro bar also named by Time Out as a local highlight.
Richmond, Melbourne made it among the top 10 coolest neighbourhoods, with Sydney's Surry Hills in 19th place. (Getty)
"We could not be more proud to see Nørrebro on the list. Not only is the bar located in Nørrebro, quite a few of us from the company also live here. Some of us have a hard time finding a reason to leave the area most days," it said in an email.
"Nørrebro is full of diversity, adventure and craft. There is a deep sense of community amongst residents and businesses which speaks to the constant evolution of the neighbourhood as a whole."
Time Out's Top 10 Coolest Neighborhoods
travel.nine.com.au
Nørrebro, Copenhagen topped the global media brand's 2021 list, which was compiled via a survey of some 27,000 people living in cities across the world and narrowed down by Time Out's global team of editors.
Nørrebro, Copenhagan was Time Out's pick for 'coolest neighbourhood' in the world. (Getty)
In the wake of COVID-19, Time Out says community spirit played a big part in selecting the top districts.
"The pandemic was pretty crushing for cities and culture and hospitality businesses," Caroline McGinn, Time Out's global editor in chief told CNN Travel. "But each of these places has its own story to tell about how people came together to support each other — and inventing new grassroots culture along the way.
"Andersonville in Chicago, known for its thriving LGBTQ+ scene and green spaces, came in at number two on Time Out's list, while historic Jongno 3-ga in Seoul, South Korea got the number three spot.
Number four went to the Edinburgh neighbourhood of Leith, a former industrial area of the city that's got a burgeoning creative scene and a growing list of top restaurants.
Rounding out the top five is the artsy Station District of Vilnius, in Lithuania, with Time Out praising the city's street art and bar scene.
Number-one neighbourhood Nørrebro was recommended by Time Out not only because of its bustling businesses old and new, but for its recent community initiatives, from a car-free Sunday program to an interactive art exhibition named Usynglige Stier ("Invisible Paths.")
Leith, Edinburgh came in as number four on the list of coolest neighbourhoods. (Johannes Valkama - stock.adobe.c)
Copenhagen was also recently recognised as the world's "safest" city, by the Economist Intelligence Unit's Safe Cities Index (SCI). This week, the city's Noma restaurant was also crowned the world's best.
"Ratings aren't the whole story, it's also about the vibe," said McGinn, explaining that the Time Out editors finessed the list with an important localized perspective.
"City neighbourhoods are dynamic, they change quickly. And that can be a really good thing: looking at some of the cool ideas that became reality really quickly during COVID-19.
"Time Out also says sustainability was at the forefront of its decision making: number two pick Andersonville, Chicago, was celebrated for its eco-friendly composting program Clark Free Composts, while Sai Kung in Hong Kong (number nine) was commended for its zero-waste stores and environmental group, Friends of Sai Kung.
McGinn said the Time Out survey underlined how cities have been impacted by the pandemic differently, but one unifying factor was "a big shift towards localism and hyper-localism, which is here to stay."
"People hung out in their neighbourhoods, depended on them for sustenance, community and social life, and in many cases fell in love with them," she said.
This was one of the reasons Australia's very own cities of Richmond in Melbourne and Surry Hills in Sydney made it on the annual list.
A "very community-minded suburb", according to Time Out, Richmond was rated the 10th 'coolest neighbourhood in the world', being recognised for the work of its own Richmond Churches Food Centre, which has been distributing goods and food for the past 30 years for anyone going without.
On top of that, Richmond's council, Yarra Council, was one of the first local governments in the world to declare a climate emergency, committing itself to an ambitious plan to help fight the impacts of climate change.
Time Out also highlighted must-visit businesses and landmarks for each neighbourhood. This was another area where Richmond gained some credit, celebrated for its thriving live music culture which is largely driven by local and beloved live music venue the Corner Hotel.
Such local spots are the "soul of our cities," said McGinn.
Shaffa restaurant in Surry Hills, one of the local institutions to embrace al-fresco dining in 2020. (Edwina Pickles)
Sydney's Surry Hills also snuck onto the list at 19th place, recognised as the "oh-so-trendy heart of Sydney's eastern suburbs". Home to some of Sydney's most revered restaurants, cafes and boutique stores, Surry Hills was applauded for its cultural edge and innovation during COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
During 2020, the suburb took al-fresco dining trends to new heights, launching a number of beautiful outside dining spots to trend to help the struggling local hospitality scene.
"When Time Out curates the best of the city, our editors are on the hunt for joyful surprises: the off-radar, new, local spots that don't have a slick marketing department but are wonderful. We look for all the obvious things — flavour, authenticity, excellence — but also the secret sauce, venues where the vibe and the experience really swing and seem definitive for this place and time."
'Deep sense of community'
Thomas Spelling, co-owner of Nørrebro coffee shop and bakery Rondo, which was highlighted by Time Out, said the area benefited from a strong sense of community.
"I think that's part of the appeal about Nørrebro," he told CNN Travel. "It's mostly a residential area and a lot of the businesses have strong bonds to the neighbourhood."
His comments were echoed by the team at The Barking Dog, a Nørrebro bar also named by Time Out as a local highlight.
Richmond, Melbourne made it among the top 10 coolest neighbourhoods, with Sydney's Surry Hills in 19th place. (Getty)
"We could not be more proud to see Nørrebro on the list. Not only is the bar located in Nørrebro, quite a few of us from the company also live here. Some of us have a hard time finding a reason to leave the area most days," it said in an email.
"Nørrebro is full of diversity, adventure and craft. There is a deep sense of community amongst residents and businesses which speaks to the constant evolution of the neighbourhood as a whole."
Time Out's Top 10 Coolest Neighborhoods
- Nørrebro, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Andersonville, Chicago, USA
- Jongno 3-ga, Seoul, South Korea
- Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland
- Station District, Vilnius, Lithuania
- Chelsea, New York, USA
- XI District, Budapest, Hungary
- Ngor, Dakar, Senegal
- Sai Kung, Hong Kong
- Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
Australian suburbs rank on list of 'world's coolest neighbourhoods' for 2021
travel.nine.com.au
