Ben Hansen

Ben Hansen is the Junior Editor at Concrete Playground. Ben is Sydney's biggest advocate — a passionate supporter of the city's hospitality and art scenes. You can catch him sipping a negroni at your local bar, barracking for the Eels at CommBank Stadium or on your radio as host of FBi Radio's Mornings every Wednesday.

Favourite restaurant in Sydney: Baba's Place. Minimal-intervention wines, inventive eats, great tunes, friendly staff and a love for all things suburban, all hidden in a Marrickville warehouse. What more could you want?

Bar
Centro 86

88 Pitt Street, Sydney

Head down a hidden fire escape to discover the Cantina OK! team's most ambitious bar to-date.

Book a Table

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Event
Mince Openair at Jacksons on George

Sun, 31 Mar, 2024
Jacksons on George, Sydney

Sydney's legendary party collective House of Mince is taking over all three levels of Jacksons on George for the long weekend.

Book Now

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Event
DNA Distillery x Bobbys

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024
Bobbys Cronulla, Cronulla

DNA Distillery is throwing a midweek rakija-fuelled party at Cronulla's Bobbys.

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Event
Into the Vines

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024
Freshwater Brewing Company, Brookvale

A midweek wine festival celebrating innovative, small-batch, female-led producers is coming to Freshwater Brewing Co.

Buy Tickets

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News
The Hook Is the Vermuteria Team's Most Ambitious Project Today, Opening in Kings Cross in May

David Spanton is transforming the old Izgara and Harajuku Gyoza space into a retro oyster bar with a shucking station, live jazz and ice-cold martinis.

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Event
Summer Dance

Sat, 23 Mar, 2024
Liberty Hall, Moore Park

Astral People is taking over Liberty Hall and its openair courts for a set of summer dance parties stretching from 3pm–3am.

Buy Tickets

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Event
The Hollywood Quarter's Great Southern Nights Gig Trail

Sat, 23 Mar, 2024
Hollywood Quarter, Surry Hills

A huge day of free live tunes and hospo specials is coming to Surry Hills as part of Great Southern Nights.

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Restaurant
Ribelle

1-3 Moore Road, Freshwater

An ex-Bella Brutta head chef leads this BYO pizzeria serving up "rebellious" Napolitana-style rounds.

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Bar
The Magpie

156 Enmore Road, Enmore

The big game's always on live and loud at this tiny Enmore Road sports bar from the Earl's Juke Joint team.

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Bar
The Trocadero Room

156 Enmore Road, Enmore

A colourful Enmore gig space with nostalgic cocktails and a live lineup that's got a little bit of everything.

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Bar
Henry G's

11 The Corso, Manly

This intimate Northern Beaches bar is levelling up Manly's wine and snack game.

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Event
Endless Celebrations at House Made Hospitality

Mon, 11 Mar - Sat, 31 Aug 2024
Various House Made Hospitality venues, Sydney

You can make any meal bottomless at Grana, Lana, Martinez, Promenade and Easy Tiger until the end of April.

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News
The Hills Has Welcomed Its First Locally Owned Distillery — with Guided Tours and Friday Dumplings

Hills Distilling Co has arrived in Rouse Hill. The only catch: you've got just three hours a week to visit the cellar door.

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News
The Magpie Is the Tiny New Retro Sports Bar Playing Matches Live and Loud on Enmore Road

This nostalgia-tinged mini-pub has arrived in the Inner West from the team behind Earl's Juke Joint — with a new live music venue next door.

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An Ex-Bella Brutta Head Chef Is Behind Freshwater's Inventive New BYO Pizzeria Ribelle

You'll find cheesy slices and boundary-pushing toppings (like XO sauce and prawns) at this new Northern Beaches spot from an accomplished pizza maker.

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One of the Historic Brick Kilns at Sydney Park Is Being Opened Up for Arts Events and Community Gatherings

Expect to see more arts events hitting the Saint Peters side of Sydney Park thanks to this community-minded restoration project.

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Matt Whiley's Zero-Waste Cocktail Bar Re Has Closed and Will Reopen at The Norfolk Hotel in April

The new Re will bring its sustainable cocktails to La Salut's former site on Cleveland Street next to Ricos Tacos.

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Second Life Markets: Designer Edition

Sat, 16 Mar, 2024
Machine Hall Precinct, Sydney

Pick up pre-loved and upcycled designer clothes at this beloved seasonal market.

Buy Tickets

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BABS Pop-Up at Uno Studios

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024
Uno Studios, Alexandria

Following its popular three-month stint on Enmore Road, BABS is coming to Alexandria's Uno Studios for one night.

Book Now

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The Donut Papi Team's New Marrickville Cafe Tita Carinderia Is a Love Letter to Homely Filipino Breakfasts

Marrickville has just scored another standout cafe — this time with loaded Filipino breakfast plates, next-level muffins and plenty of ube-filled treats.

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