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?

Event
Ricos Tacos Relaunch

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
The Grifter Brewing Co., Marrickville

Grifter and Ricos is giving away 100 free tacos to celebrate the return of the taco truck to the brewery.

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News
Dining and Retail Tenants for the Newly Refurbished Bondi Pavilion Have Just Been Announced

The team behind Circular Quay's new multi-level venue Hinchcliff House is set to open an all-day cafe, bakery and bistro in the newly renovated pavilion.

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Event
Italoween

Sun, 31 Oct, 2021
Cafe Freda's, Darlinghurst

Dance to Italo disco, sip spritzes and don your finest fancy dress for Cafe Freda's Halloween party.

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Event
Hummus Horror Night III

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Simply Hummus Bar, Darlinghurst

Head to Darlinghurst for a garlic and hummus-heavy Halloween set menu.

Buy Tickets

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Event
Halloween Hauntings in The Rocks

Fri, 29 Oct - Sun, 31 Oct 2021
The Rocks

Explore The Rocks on a ghost tour, sip Halloween-themed margaritas, catch screenings of 'A Quiet Place' and 'Scooby Doo' and hit the dancefloor at this multi-day spooky season celebration.

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Event
Halloween Hoedown

Sat, 30 Oct, 2021
The Factory Theatre, Marrickville

Bust out your cowboy hat and vest for this Halloween country and western gig featuring Babitha and Georgia Mulligan.

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News
Ursula's Is the New Paddington Bistro From Former Rockpool Chef Phil Wood

The Ursula's menu pays homage to modern Australian cuisine and the storied past of its beautiful Paddington home.

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Event
All-You-Can-Eat Moules Frites

Thu, 21 Oct, 2021
Loluk Bistro, Surry Hills

Fill up on mussels and fries every Thursday for just $29.

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News
Inner West Brewery Philter Is Opening Its New Rooftop Bar Marrickville Springs This Week

The sun-soaked rooftop is adorned with a neon bin chicken and will serve Philter brews as well as frozen cocktails.

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Event
The Purple House

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 - Sun, 27 Feb 2022
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

This exhibition celebrates Pintupi artists and the 21st anniversary of the Western Desert Dialysis Appeal with eight historically significant artworks.

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Event
Belles Hot Chicken Free Boozy Slushies

Fri, 22 Oct, 2021
Belles Barangaroo, Barangaroo

The first 100 patrons to visit Belles Barangaroo from 4pm on Friday will receive a free boozy slushy.

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News
The Team Behind Restaurant Hubert and Frankie's Is Turning Phillip's Foote Into a Euro Wine Bar

Swillhouse has big plans for the George Street site, but in the meantime it's celebrating Phillip's Foote with a temporary bar over summer.

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Pub
Watson's EQ

1 Bent Street, Moore Park

Watson's is the Entertainment Quarter's new pub taking over the site of the longstanding Irish bar PJ Gallagher's.

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News
The City of Sydney Is Pushing to Make Sydney Harbour Swimmable with Ocean Pools and Improved Water Quality

Lord Mayor Clover Moore is pushing for improved water quality in the harbour in order to "unleash enormous potential for community recreation and wellbeing".

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Event
About Time Pop-Up Bar

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 - Fri, 23 Dec 2022
About Time, Sydney

Sip Frosty Fruit slushies and eat roast lamb damper rolls at this limited-time bar in Sydney's CBD before it's demolished to make room for the new metro line.

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Gallery: Sydney's Celebratory First Weekend Out of Lockdown

From first IRL dates to catch-ups after months of isolation, Sydneysiders were out in force over the weekend to enjoy a drink, a meal and quality time with their nearest and dearest.

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Event
Spring Back to Green Moustache

Fri, 22 Oct - Tue, 30 Nov 2021
Green Moustache Rooftop Garden Bar and Restaurant, North Sydney

Celebrate spring with this pop-up cherry blossom garden and limited edition cocktail menu from Roku gin.

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The NSW Government Is Giving Restaurants $5000 Grants to Improve Their Al Fresco Dining

The NSW Government is investing $66 million into a series of initiatives aimed at revitalising the hospitality industry.

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Now Open: Lola's Is Bondi's New Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar with Ocean Views

Oysters, martinis and Mediterranean meals star at this 94-seat venue from two Sydney hospitality mainstays.

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Event
IIKO Mazesoba Halloween Menu

Fri, 15 Oct - Sun, 7 Nov 2021
IIKO Mazesoba, Haymarket

Darling Square's IIKO Mazesoba is giving its brothless ramen a spooky halloween makeover this October.

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