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    Coming Soon: The Collective Is the New Dining and Drinks Precinct That's Bringing Easygoing Sophistication to The Rocks

    Harmonising with multiple existing eateries, a gathering of three new restaurants and four bars is ramping up this historic venue's style and polish.

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    If You're a Keen Sports Fan, You'll Find Plenty to Love About Marrickville Tavern's New Makeover

    Feast on pies, put away a few pints and pay respect to some local sporting legends.

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    You Could Win One of 80 Limited-Edition Suntory -196 Prize Packs and Keep Your Cool As You Send Off Summer

    Beat the final weeks of heat this summer and quench your thirst with with some exclusive prizes from Suntory -196.

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    Coming Soon: Maybe Cocktail Festival Is Returning for 2025 to Bring the World's Best Bartending Talent to Sydney

    With talent from Argentina to Japan whipping up drinks, you can expect a global mix of cocktail shenanigans.

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    Now Open: Wunderlich Lane's Regina La Pizzeria Is Marrying Old-World Italian Charm with Modern Techniques

    Get to know the Naples-built oven and dive into Italian-style deep dish at this addition to Redfern.

Latest Openings
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    Lankan Filling Station

    58 Riley Street, East Sydney

    This trailblazing Sri Lankan diner is entering a new era of fusion dishes and inventive flavours.

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    Hippo Espresso

    468 The Esplanade, Warners Bay

    One of the most beloved cafes in the state can be found in Warners Bay.

  • Restaurant

    Margaret

    30-36 Bay Street, Double Bay

    Culinary icon Neil Perry shares the most intimate and personal menu of his career at this award-winning restaurant in Double Bay.

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    Island Radio

    Baptist Street, Redfern

    A dazzling fitout, an affordable bar menu and a killer location make this Southeast Asian hawker-inspired diner a colourful newcomer to Surry Hills' dining scene.

  • Bar

    Li'l Darlin Crows Nest

    23 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest

    Surry Hills' playful restaurant and bar now has a sibling, pairing cocktails and sharing menus in the lower North Shore.

  • Restaurant

    Neptune's Grotto

    Bridge Street, Sydney

    Indulge in the hand-crafted pasta dishes and a to-shelf wine list at this newly opened venue from the team behind Clam Bar.

  • Bar

    Li'l Darlin Crows Nest

    23 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest

    Surry Hills' playful restaurant and bar now has a sibling, pairing cocktails and sharing menus in the lower North Shore.

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    Kasippu

    414 Kent Street, Sydney

    A love letter to the cuisine and culture of Sri Lanka with an authentic food offering, a hidden speakeasy cocktail lounge and a party atmosphere.

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    Mountain Culture Brewery Redfern

    158 Regent Street , Redfern

    Enjoy fan favourites and rotating new brews at Australia's fastest-growing craft brewer's third outpost — and its first in the inner city.

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    The Light Brigade

    2A Oxford St, Woollahra

    Woodfired pizzas and cocktails, plus a rooftop that's 83 metres above sea level.

  • Bar

    Wentworth Bar

    101 Phillip Street, Sydney

    This leafy rooftop retreat is an oasis of fun where you can kick back with friends as you sip oversized cocktails and bop to pumping DJ sets.

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    JOJI

    388 George Street, Sydney

    This sophisticated Japanese-inspired rooftop bar and diner in the heart of Sydney's CBD has skyline views and Tokyo vibes.

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    Oscar-Winning Composer Hans Zimmer Has Added Second Sydney and Melbourne Shows to His 2025 Australian Tour

    If you want to hear tunes from 'Dune', 'Interstellar' and plenty more screen hits live, you've now got another chance.

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    HBO Has Finally Started Production on the Third Season of 'Euphoria' — and Here's Your First Look

    The hit show's next batch of episodes is expected to arrive in 2026, four years after season two.

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    Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat: Fatboy Slim Has Added a Headline Sydney Show to His 2025 Australian Tour

    If you're not heading to Bowral to see the UK DJ at a winery, you can now catch the dance-music icon at Roundhouse.

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    'Titanique' Will Go On: This Céline Dion-Fuelled Stage Musical Is Extending Its Australian-Exclusive Sydney Season

    You've now got until early June 2025 to see this off-Broadway hit filled with Dion's songs during its only Aussie berth.

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    High-Octane Alert: The Trailer for Brad Pitt-Starring Racing Thriller 'F1' Will Get You Feeling the Need for Speed

    Pitt plays a former driver who returns to the track — and 'Top Gun: Maverick' filmmaker Joseph Kosinski directs.

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    'Boy Swallows Universe', 'Better Man', 'Furiosa' and 'Memoir of a Snail': They're Among 2025's Big AACTA Winners

    'Heartbreak High', 'Birdeater', 'How to Make Gravy' and 'Bluey' were also named among the past year's best Australian movies and TV shows.

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    You Can Hang Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' on Your Wall at Home — After You Recreate It with Lego

    Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.

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    Adore Beauty Is Opening Its First Australian Bricks-and-Mortar Store in Melbourne — And Yes, It Will Have Tim Tam Giveaways Too

    This new Westfield Southland store is but the first of many, as Adore Beauty is planning to open a national store network over the next few years.

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    The Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Her

    Treat the ladies in your life to something special this Christmas.

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    The Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Him

    Christmas presents that aren’t socks and undies.

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    Small Changes to Your Hospo Business to Turn Your Customers Loyal

    “By rewarding repeat visits and offering exclusive deals to regular customers, we've fostered a stronger connection and encouraged more frequent returns.”

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    "A Level of Thoughtful Indulgence": Mocha Mousse Is Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2025

    The Pantone Colour Institute's latest pick for hue of the year was chosen for being "sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic".

Latest Guides
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    Unique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island

    From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.

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    Fifteen Romantic Getaways You Can Book on the South Coast and in the Southern Highlands

    Discover sleepy beaches, quaint towns and rolling hills on your trip to southern NSW when you stay at one of these secluded stays.

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    Twelve Blissful Coastal Escapes You Can Book in Shoalhaven

    Escape the city for a few nights in a romantic former silo with 360-degree views or a group getaway with private beach access.

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    The Most-Impressive Group Stays You Can Book in Byron Bay

    An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

    This week in Sydney, you can treat yourself to a stack of Valentine's Day specials, hit up a waterside outdoor cinema, and catch David Sedaris live at the Sydney Opera House.

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    Bay of Fires' Ten-Kilometre Stretch of Beaches in Tasmania Has Been Named Australia's Best for 2025

    This is the first time ever that a Tasmanian location has taken out top spot in the annual list, which is compiled by beach expert Brad Farmer.

Trending Bars and Restaurants
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    The Glenmore Hotel

    96 Cumberland Street, The Rocks

    This pub in The Rocks has a rooftop with one of the best views over the harbour.

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    JOJI

    388 George Street, Sydney

    This sophisticated Japanese-inspired rooftop bar and diner in the heart of Sydney's CBD has skyline views and Tokyo vibes.

  • Restaurant

    Prefecture 48

    230 Sussex Street, Sydney

    This Sussex Street hospitality hub explores the culinary and cultural riches of Japan from every angle.

  • Restaurant

    Chinese Noodle House

    8 Quay Street, Haymarket

    A banging BYO diner at Prince Trade Centre.

  • Bar

    Barangaroo House

    35 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

    The jewel in Barangaroo's ever-growing crown, Barangaroo House is made up of three levels — we reviewed them all.

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