These are the best restaurants in Sydney celebrating the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year.
Here's your guide to filling this month in Sydney with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations this wonderful city has to offer.
This week in Sydney, you can join in on a heap of Lunar New Year celebrations, watch the stage version of ‘Lord of the Rings’ and score $2 oysters on the Harbour.
Purchase a fare to Tokyo, Osaka or Seoul, and Jetstar will cover the leg home thanks to the airline's latest 'return for free' sale.
Thanks to its popular Status Quo Pale Ale, Mountain Culture has now taken the top spot for the last three years in a row.
Celebrate Australia's First Nations filmmakers with these horror standouts, coming-of-age gems, Top End rom-coms, outback noirs, Aussie westerns and expressive dance flicks.
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GuideThe Best Sydney Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast
These are the best restaurants in Sydney celebrating the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year.
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NewsChef Jason Chan Sneaks Us Into His Pantry to Share His Asian Cuisine Essentials This Lunar New Year
"I think it's what you can do with ingredients in the pantry to create something amazing."
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NewsChef Jason Chan's Two Essential Recipes for Lunar New Year Celebrations at Home
Don't sleep on one of the most delicious cultural holidays on the calendar.
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NewsNow Open: Three Blue Ducks Has Taken Over Northern Rivers' Hotel Brunswick with a Sustainable, Cali-Inspired Summer Menu
Find out what happens when a quintessential Aussie pub gets a responsible culinary makeover.
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NewsTinnies at the Ready: Australia's Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2024 Is Stacked with Must-Sip Brews
Thanks to its popular Status Quo Pale Ale, Mountain Culture has now taken the top spot for the last three years in a row.
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NewsComing Soon: Cafe Freda's Is Returning to Its Chippendale Roots, Complete with Cocktails and Regular Club Nights
When it takes over the Lil Sis space in The Abercrombie from April, expect creative energy in abundance from the new Bar Freda's.
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RestaurantLankan 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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CafeHippo Espresso
468 The Esplanade, Warners Bay
One of the most beloved cafes in the state can be found in Warners Bay.
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RestaurantMargaret
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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RestaurantIsland 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.
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BarLi'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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RestaurantNeptune'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.
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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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BarMountain 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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BarThe Light Brigade
2A Oxford St, Woollahra
Woodfired pizzas and cocktails, plus a rooftop that's 83 metres above sea level.
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BarWentworth 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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What happens when the filmmaker behind an Oscar-winning Johnny Cash biopic asks you to be the next actor to slip into the icon's shoes in front of his lens?
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News"At the End of the Week, You Will Be an Entirely Different Person": The Full 'The White Lotus' Season Three Trailer Is Here
Come February, what happens in Thailand stays in Thailand in the third season of HBO's hit holiday-set drama.
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NewsConstructing a Monumental Reckoning: Adrien Brody, Brady Corbet, Guy Pearce and Felicity Jones Talk 'The Brutalist'
This ten-time Oscar-nominee is epic in its ambitions, performances, images, length and exploration of pursuing the American dream post-war — and yet also deeply intimate.
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NewsTwenty-Five Exceptional Films by Indigenous Australian Filmmakers That You Can Stream Right Now
Celebrate Australia's First Nations filmmakers with these horror standouts, coming-of-age gems, Top End rom-coms, outback noirs, Aussie westerns and expressive dance flicks.
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News'Emilia Pérez', 'The Brutalist', 'Wicked' and 'A Complete Unknown' All Earned Plenty of Love From 2025's Oscar Nominations
Also among the nominees: Australian animation 'Memoir of a Snail' and Aussie 'Dune: Part Two' cinematographer Greig Fraser.
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NewsHow Does It Feel to Make a Bob Dylan Biopic?: Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro and James Mangold Chat 'A Complete Unknown'
This portrait of Bob Dylan going electric boasts the songs, the stars and 60s-era style — plus plenty of passion from its lead, his fellow cast and director.
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EventKitchen Table at Sailmaker
Thu, 31 Oct 2024 - Thu, 30 Jan 2025
Sailmaker Restaurant, Sydney
Calling all seafood lovers — this is the chef's table you shouldn't miss.
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EventSydney Lunar Festival
Wed, 29 Jan - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
Chinatown, Haymarket
Celebrate the Year of the Snake as performances, market stalls, lion dances and art exhibitions take over Haymarket.
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EventLunar New Year at Darling Harbour
Wed, 29 Jan - Sun, 9 Feb 2025
Darling Harbour, Sydney
Ring in the Year of the Snake in style.
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EventMov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 - Sun, 23 Mar 2025
Barangaroo, Barangaroo
Watch movies on mattresses on the sand and by the water at Barangaroo — 'Gladiator II', 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', 'Joker: Folie à Deux' and 'Love Actually' are on the lineup.
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EventArt Up Late: Manly Art Gallery & Museum
Thu, 30 Jan, 2025
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Take a deep dive into an exhibition exploring the wonders of water while enjoying live music, artists talks and a glass of wine.
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EventMaroubra Beach Markets
Multiple single dates
Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra
Head down to Maroubra Beach on the first Saturday of every month to peruse the beach markets.
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EventCarriageworks Farmers Market
Sat, 1 Feb, 2025
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
This weekly event is a Sydney institution showcasing the freshest seasonal produce from growers and producers from across NSW.
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EventMarkets at Glebe
Sat, 1 Feb, 2025
Glebe Public School, Glebe
Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
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EventKings Cross Weekend Markets
Multiple single dates
Kings Cross Organic Food Market, Potts Point
A weekend morning cornucopia of organic veggies, fruit, cheese and international dishes, plus fashion, homewares, books and more.
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EventLeave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi
Fri, 31 Jan, 2025
170 Grammi, Surry Hills
You can get your fill of Roman cuisine every Friday lunchtime, including unlimited carbonara pizza and delectable maritozzi doughnuts.
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EventCasa Esquina Summer Bottomless Menu
Sat, 1 Feb, 2025
Casa Esquina, Balmain
Book this bottomless culinary experience for hugo spritzes and a three-course selection of Argentinian bites.
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EventThai Select Food Village at The Artistry 2025
Fri, 7 Feb 2025, Sat, 8 Feb 2025 and Sun, 9 Feb 2025
Tumbalong Park, Sydney
Transport your tastebuds to Thailand at this free-entry festival in Tumbalong Park.
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EventLaneway Festival
Sun, 9 Feb, 2025
Centennial Parklands, Paddington
'Brat' summer is coming Down Under: Charli XCX is headlining Laneway Festival 2025, with Beabadoobee, Clairo, Remi Wolf, BICEP and Barry Can't Swim for company.
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EventQuay Quarter Lanes Markets
Sun, 9 Feb, 2025
Quay Quarter Lanes, Sydney
Circular Quay is home to the first monthly fresh produce market this close to the Sydney CBD.
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NewsThe Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Her
Treat the ladies in your life to something special this Christmas.
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NewsThe Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Him
Christmas presents that aren’t socks and undies.
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NewsSmall 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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News"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".
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NewsGet Your Gifting Sorted For the Whole Family with these Black Friday Deals
Turns out you don’t need to break the bank to keep the whole family happy.
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Guide
The Best Sydney Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast
These are the best restaurants in Sydney celebrating the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This February
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This week in Sydney, you can join in on a heap of Lunar New Year celebrations, watch the stage version of ‘Lord of the Rings’ and score $2 oysters on the Harbour.
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Celebrate Australia's First Nations filmmakers with these horror standouts, coming-of-age gems, Top End rom-coms, outback noirs, Aussie westerns and expressive dance flicks.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Sydney This February
Here's your guide to filling this month in Sydney with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations this wonderful city has to offer.
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Guide
The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
This week in Sydney, you can join in on a heap of Lunar New Year celebrations, watch the stage version of ‘Lord of the Rings’ and score $2 oysters on the Harbour.
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As Sydney waits for this stinky plant to unfurl its petals for the first time in 15 years, thousands of floral fans are following its progress online.
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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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BarThe 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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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.
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BarBarangaroo 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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