Food
You can have brunch in a heritage-listed harbourside tugboat store, drink whisky in a former opium den and eat pasta in what was Sydney's go-to 90s nightclub.
The Fenwick
Balmain's historic Fenwick building is now a harbourside cafe and gallery space.
The Paper Mill Food
Western Sydney's new riverside dining precinct inside a stunning heritage building.
Salt Meats Cheese Cronulla
The Italian chain has opened its first outpost in The Shire.
The Doss House
This old-world whisky bar pouring more than 150 varieties is also a fascinating journey into the shady past of The Rocks.
Don Peppino's — CLOSED
This Italian restaurant in a former Oxford Street nightclub is here for a good time (not a long time).
Prince of York - CLOSED
At this multi-level CBD venue you can start with bone marrow toasties and naturally fermented prosecco for dinner, then head downstairs to dance on tables under a disco ball.
Industry Beans York St
The Melbourne coffee pioneer has brought its famed bubble tea-like cold brews to Sydney with its first outpost housed in the heart of the CBD.
The Rio
Summer Hill's long-standing milk bar is now a spot for Negronis, cheese boards and boozy milkshakes.
Cross Eatery
This buzzing CBD cafe boasts healthy salads, quality coffee and kombucha on tap.
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