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
Kasbah, The Strand Hotel Rooftop

99 William Street, Darlinghurst

This historic pub and hotel is home to a breezy rooftop cocktail garden with top-notch bar snacks.

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News
The Multimillion-Dollar Design for the Revamped Powerhouse Museum Ultimo Has Been Revealed

An Australian team was unanimously selected to design the museum's massive transformation.

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Event
The Drop RAFI Wine Club

Mon, 5 Dec, 2022
RAFI North Sydney, North Sydney

Sample rare and premium wines by the glass at this daily wine club.

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News
The Presets Are Returning to Their Spiritual Home to Perform at Club 77 for One Night Only in 2023

The legendary Sydney duo are throwing it back to a time when you could see 'Are You the One?' live in the club.

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Bar
KISSUU - CLOSED

245 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst

Find a Japanese restaurant with eats from an ex-Nobu chef downstairs and a disco-heavy party bar upstairs.

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News
Legendary Queer Sydney Nightclub ARQ Is Finally Reopening Following a (Nearly) Three-Year Hiatus

The longstanding queer club is back following a multimillion-dollar facelift.

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Event
Holiday Market at Ace Hotel

Thu, 8 Dec - Sat, 10 Dec 2022
Good Chemistry, Sydney

Find native Christmas trees, playful candles, ceramics, rare books and magazines and summer-ready t-shirts at this holiday market.

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Event
Noël Sydney

Fri, 9 Dec - Sat, 24 Dec 2022
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Sydney

This light-filled Christmas festival is taking over the Royal Botanic Gardens and its surrounds for 16 nights.

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Event
Stargazing with Live Cello

Sat, 10 Dec, 2022
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls

Head to the Blue Mountains and partner the wonders of the night sky with the tranquil sounds of cellist Emily Williams.

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News
Enmore Road's Classification as a Special Entertainment Precinct Has Been Extended Until at Least July 2023

Sydney's summer of late nights and live music has been given another boost.

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News
Twenty Restaurants and Takeaway Eateries Have Been Announced as Part of the New Circular Quay Dining Precinct

The revamped Jacksons on George is set to open next year alongside a host of dining tenants including new Malay Chinese Noodle Bar, Toastiesmith and Sunday outposts.

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News
Where to Watch the Socceroos' Round of 16 World Cup Match Against Argentina in Sydney

Here are the viewing sites, pubs, clubs and cinemas you can head to on Sunday morning if you want to watch Australia take on Argentina shoulder-to-shoulder with the fans.

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Event
Sydney Modern Project Opening Program

Sat, 3 Dec - Sun, 11 Dec 2022
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

The Art Gallery of NSW is welcoming art lovers to its new Sydney Modern Project with a free nine-day program featuring extended opening hours, a concert from Ellie Goulding and a series of talks.

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News
AGNSW's Sydney Modern Project Has Arrived with Immersive Installations, Water Views and a Massive Murakami Work

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet called the $344-million gallery New South Wales' "most significant cultural build since the Opera House".

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Event
Frankie's Pizza Goes to Hell: The Final Campaign

Thu, 1 Dec - Sun, 11 Dec 2022
Frankie's, Sydney

Frankie's Pizza is saying goodbye with a massive program of farewell events before it closes on Sunday, December 11.

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Event
Second Life Markets: Summer

Sun, 4 Dec, 2022
137-155 Palmer Street, Darlinghurst

Pick up pre-loved and upcycled clothes from over 100 local sellers and designers at this Darlinghurst market.

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News
The Abercrombie Is Reopening in December with a New Set of Dance Floors and a 24-Hour License

To kick off the revival of this storied venue, Solotel is throwing a 36-hour party from 5pm Friday until 5am Christmas Day.

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News
Justin North Has Opened His New Greek-Inspired Restaurant Sofia Above Bar Cleveland in Surry Hills

The grill is firing at this new southern-Mediterranean diner.

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News
The City of Sydney Is Investing $5 Million to Revive Dixon Street Mall As Part of a Huge Chinatown Revamp

The project will aim to maintain the rich diversity of Chinatown and support its local businesses.

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Event
Danish Christmas Market

Sat, 26 Nov, 2022
Danish Church in Australia, Pennant Hills

Snack your way through Danish open sandwiches, pancakes and hotdogs while you shop for the perfect Christmas gift.

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