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    The Ten Best Hearty Roasts in Sydney

    There's nothing quite like a juicy, slow-cooked, gravy-drenched roast on a wintry Sydney weekend.

  • Guide

    The Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit

    Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.

  • News

    Tokyo Lamington and Pana Organic Have Created a Trio of Plant-Based Lamingtons, Featuring a Free Giveaway on World Chocolate Day

    Mark your calendars, as this one-day-only giveaway offers vegan-friendly bites crafted by a pair of sweet-treat creative forces.

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    Now Open: For the First Time Ever in Australia, You Can Get Sipping, Snacking and Rollerskating at the Malibu Barbie Cafe

    Let's go party: this two-storey spot has popped up in Melbourne with a roller rink and a Ken-themed bar slinging cocktails.

  • News

    Tastes of Taqueria: Eduardo Conde of El Primo Sanchez on the Authentic Flavour Pairings of a New Menu

    Paddington’s local Mexican joint has introduced a street-style food menu that needs to be explored with every tastebud you’ve got to spare.

  • News

    Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park Is Giving Away 500 Honey-Soaked Cronuts to Celebrate the Launch of Its New Cafe

    Drenched in the hotel's own rooftop honey, score yourself a free sweet pastry for one day only.

Latest Openings
  • Restaurant

    Hongdae Pocha

    5 Central Park Avenue, Chippendale

    Chippendale's new Korean hotspot has opened in a heritage brewery, from the team behind neighbouring bakery Buttered.

  • Restaurant

    Felons Seafood

    East Esplanade, Manly

    The Queensland brewery has opened a sprawling 300-seat restaurant at Manly Wharf serving seafood platters, salt and vinegar martinis and a tap pouring Australia's coldest beer.

  • Restaurant

    Sippenham

    282 Unwins Bridge Road, Sydenham

    There's strong house party energy at this intimate 20-seater, which features natural wines, recipes inspired by old family classics and weekly rotating playlists.

  • Restaurant

    TOKI Bistro & Bar

    100 Miller Street, North Sydney

    North Sydney's very own Parisian bistro dishes up a set menu worth crossing the bridge for.

  • Restaurant

    Bazaar & Bar

    10 Orchard Road, Brookvale

    This bold Brookvale hangout reimagines the neighbourhood wine bar through an Indian lens.

  • Restaurant

    Izy.Aki

    362 Oxford Street, Paddington

    Take a seat at this relaxed, Oxford Street-style spin on elevated omakase dining.

  • Bar

    Bar Planet

    16 Enmore Road, Newtown

    Martinis are the name of the game at this psychedelic Enmore Road cocktail bar from the Cantina OK! team.

  • Bar

    Bar DEMO

    85 Enmore Road, Newtown

    This casual, no-fuss wine bar by two seasoned bartenders arranges wines by their energy — and also serves up one of Sydney's coldest martinis.

  • Bar

    The Newtown General Store

    127 King Street, Newtown

    King Street's wine bar, deli, grocer and cocktail den might just be Sydney's ultimate slashie.

  • Bar

    Aster

    117 Macquarie Street, Sydney

    Rooftop's don't get much better than the InterContinental Sydney's starring spot.

  • Bar

    We Three

    329 Illawarra Road, Marrickville

    Raise a glass to everything that makes the Inner West so great at this family-operated Marrickville favourite.

  • Bar

    Lucille's

    44 King Street, Sydney

    A little sibling to nearby bar Jolene's, Lucille's is an homage to the great dive bars of the American southwest.

  • News

    Strawberry Fields' Packed 2025 Lineup Is Here with Detroit Love, Gilles Peterson, Chaos in the CBD and More

    As usual, you'll want to get in fast if you've been waiting for the roster of acts before buying tickets — the festival is already 95-percent sold out.

  • News

    Prime Video Is Hosting a Star-Filled Book Club Down Under to Celebrate Its Slate of Page-to-Screen Hits

    Stars from 'The Summer I Turned Pretty', plus author Jenny Han and the 'Culpable' trilogy scribe Mercedes Ron, are heading to Machine Hall in Sydney.

  • News

    The Full 'Wednesday' Season Two Trailer Promises Macabre Fun to Come — and So Does the IRL Plan to Take Over Sydney's Cockatoo Island 

    Another dose of creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky antics is on the way to your streaming queue — and to Sydney Harbour.

  • News

    Eric Bana Is Back in Murder-Mystery Mode (and in Scenic Surroundings) in the Trailer for New Netflix Series 'Untamed'

    This show isn't about Aaron Falk, but it does star Eric Bana trying to solve a murder in the woods — this time in Yosemite National Park.

  • News

    Sydney Fringe Festival's Huge 2025 Program Includes the Reopening of Darlinghurst's Eternity Playhouse and a 'Stranger Things' Parody

    September in Sydney means hitting up 460-plus events, including immersive theatre, street parties, a Kate Bush tribute and more.

  • News

    Listen Out Is Taking 2025 Off After "the Last Few Years Have Been Tough", Swapping Its Regular Festival for Curated Parties

    Organisers are promising that "some of the best artists in the world" will play one-off shindigs in "killer locations around Australia all year long".

Featured Events
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    Coming Soon: A Spectacular Fashion Exhibition Celebrating Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo Is Making Its World Premiere in Australia

    More than 140 designs will be on display at the NGV across summer 2025–26, covering threads donned by Rihanna, Kate Moss, The Sex Pistols and more.

  • News

    This Moody, Underground Restaurant in Brisbane Has Claimed Australia's Top Interior Design Prize

    The 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards have been announced — and Central by J.AR Office has been crowned the country's best-designed space.

  • News

    This Glowing Vivid Installation is Part Car Show, Part Skeleton Dance Party

    The installation offers an electrifying glimpse into the next generation of EV vehicles.

  • News

    Now Open: Savers Has Opened a Huge New Thrift Store in Auburn — and Most Items Cost Under $10

    For its third new NSW site in a year, Savers remains committed as ever to sustainability, community and affordability.

  • News

    Frank Green's Latest Limited-Edition Drink Bottle Collection Glows in the Dark So You'll Never Lose It Again

    Spanning two sizes, three colours and multiple accessories, this radiant collection is primed for on-the-move and after-dark sipping.

  • News

    Pier Pavilion Is Barangaroo's New Permanent Public Events and Leisure Space — and It's Made from Recycled Oyster Shells

    This vital new piece of Barangaroo's ongoing revitalisation features uninterrupted harbour views, a seven-metre-wide rooftop oculus and a structure made with over half a million Sydney rock oyster shells.

Latest Guides
  • News

    Rediscover Sydney: 11 New Experiences and Hidden Gems Across the Harbour City to Explore Now

    From revamped beach kiosks and surf parks to bathhouses and late-night party bars, Sydney always meets the brief.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

    This week, go to an anime takeover in Darling Square, dance and dine at disco yum cha or watch French New Wave cinema at AGNSW.

  • News

    Eleven Activities to Feed Kids' Passions (and Beat the Boredom) These School Holidays

    There's plenty to do for any type of kid these school holidays, from magic shows to sports workshops and more.

  • Guide

    Enjoy These Unique Experiences Without Breaking the Bank on Your Next Euro Adventure

    From German castles to Spanish cooking classes, these unforgettable experiences will be even sweeter with 10% off with Visa.

Trending Bars and Restaurants
  • Restaurant

    Sippenham

    282 Unwins Bridge Road, Sydenham

    There's strong house party energy at this intimate 20-seater, which features natural wines, recipes inspired by old family classics and weekly rotating playlists.

  • Restaurant

    Felons Seafood

    East Esplanade, Manly

    The Queensland brewery has opened a sprawling 300-seat restaurant at Manly Wharf serving seafood platters, salt and vinegar martinis and a tap pouring Australia's coldest beer.

  • Cafe

    OH MY YO

    413-415 Sussex Street, Haymarket

    Frozen yoghurt meets fine dining at this Haymarket spot, with an evolving menu of fun and unexpected flavours by a hatted chef.

  • Restaurant

    Ette Sydney

    10 Bridge Street, Sydney

    This sleek Bridge Street spot boldly reimagines fine dining, with creative snacks for less than a tenner and a seasonal menu of hearty mains all priced at $39.

  • Restaurant

    Bazaar & Bar

    10 Orchard Road, Brookvale

    This bold Brookvale hangout reimagines the neighbourhood wine bar through an Indian lens.

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