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Nine restaurants where coal, ironbark and open flame do the cooking instead of a gas line, from a Surry Hills chef who trained in Spain to a Cabramatta steakhouse with meat dry-aging behind glass.
Nine neighbourhood restaurants locals would rather you didn't find out about, from a Collingwood taverna with no menu to a Paddington bistro carving duck tableside.
Nine markets where a full trolley's worth of the week's shopping is just as much the point as the wander.
Camping season is calling, with these standout Australian spots offering everything from wild swimming to alpacas and mountain views.
This debut festival will capture Manly at its best, pairing big-name bands with old-school surf action.
Filled with varietal-specific stemware and showstopping decanters, this North Sydney flagship is just the third of its kind around the globe.
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GuideOpen-Flame Restaurants That Cook With Fire and Smoke
Nine restaurants where coal, ironbark and open flame do the cooking instead of a gas line, from a Surry Hills chef who trained in Spain to a Cabramatta steakhouse with meat dry-aging behind glass.
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GuideNeighbourhood Restaurants the Locals Try Hard to Keep Secret
Nine neighbourhood restaurants locals would rather you didn't find out about, from a Collingwood taverna with no menu to a Paddington bistro carving duck tableside.
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GuideMarkets Where You Can Do Your Whole Weekly Food Shop in One Go
Nine markets where a full trolley's worth of the week's shopping is just as much the point as the wander.
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NewsNow Open: Give Your Wine the Five-Star Glassware Treatment, as RIEDEL Opens Its Debut Australian Flagship
Filled with varietal-specific stemware and showstopping decanters, this North Sydney flagship is just the third of its kind around the globe.
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GuideLate-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers
Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.
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GuideKid-Friendly Spots Where the Whole Family Will Love Spending Time Together
Nine family-friendly venues where a pig named Kevin Bacon, a cubby house inside a brewery, and gluten-free doughnuts do the heavy lifting of keeping everyone happy.
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RestaurantPark St. Diner
252 Pitt Street, Sydney
A slice of old-school America in the CBD, with fluffy pancakes, crispy hash browns and diner food until 10pm.
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RestaurantPearl Dining
50 Bridge Street, Sydney
Lotus Dining Group has injected a big dose of luxury into Cantonese favourites at this sleek Circular Quay diner.
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RestaurantGran Torino
24 Bay Street, Double Bay
Gran Torino continues to delight Double Bay, and now with The Bar open downstairs, you can pop in for a casual drink and snack, too.
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RestaurantCorner 75
75 Frenchmans Road, Randwick
A 40-year Randwick institution, reopened by new custodians who aren't messing with the paprika-red walls.
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RestaurantVin-Cenzo's
174 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst
This neighbourhood Italian by the Bar Copains crew transforms into a late-night supper club on weekends, staying open until 2am.
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RestaurantFich At Petersham
98-106 Audley Street, Petersham
A neighbourhood fish and chip shop turned up a notch, tucked down a quiet Petersham backstreet.
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BarThe Heritage Room
25 Martin Place, CBD
A carefully curated list of wines, spanning bold Barolos to refreshing Vernaccia di San Gimignanos, is complemented by a rotating selection of Tuscan cheeses and meats.
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BarCurtains Jazz Club
10 Phillip Street, Sydney
A jazz club with no sign on the street — just a set of stairs and a door on the left inside Transport House.
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BarThe Lobby Bar at Ace Hotel Sydney
53 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney
A sunken ochre lounge in the middle of an 18-storey design hotel, with $7 wines and beers on tap every afternoon.
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BarLilly's Bar
9-13 Winbourne Road, Brookvale
Lilly is spirited and stylish and she’s bringing Dirty Thursdays, Aperitivo Fridays and Spritz Sundays to the Northern Beaches
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BarBar Hernandez
60 Kings Cross Road, Potts Point
Piccolo Bar's David Spanton brings vermouth on tap and salty nacks to a historic Kings Cross space.
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NewsSpanning Three Weekends, Surf + Sound Festival Celebrates Manly Coastal Culture Through Live Music, Public Art, Dining and Barrels
This debut festival will capture Manly at its best, pairing big-name bands with old-school surf action.
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Jazz Bars to Settle Into and Lose Track of the Whole Night In
Nine jazz bars where the drawcard is world-class acts, great drinks, and a distinct lack of signage.
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NewsThe Affordable Art Fair Presents 75-Plus Galleries and Hundreds of Wall-Worthy Finds This November, With Prices Starting From $100
Returning to Carriageworks, over 18,000 people are expected to explore the next instalment of this annual art extravaganza.
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NewsSydney Has a Seven-Course Dinner Show Inspired by Picasso, Van Gogh and Banksy
Dinner is getting a little more artistic, with a Sydney experience that turns the dining table into a canvas.
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NewsInside the Secret Ferry Gig That Had All of Sydney Talking
Lipton launched its new Zero Sugar Sparkling Ice Tea with The Jungle Giants and DJ Mistah Cee to uplift the commuters ride home aboard the Manly Fast Ferry.
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NewsTony Albert Is Taking on Australia's Souvenir Culture With His Largest Exhibition Yet
More than 150 works are showing at the MCA for Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir, alongside 2500 objects from the artist's personal collection of Aboriginalia.
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EventBODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
Mon, 21 Sep, 2026
155 George Street, The Rocks, Sydney
Sydney is getting its first look at BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness this September, with real human specimens, interactive displays and a closer look at how happiness manifests through the human body.
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EventAvatar: Forms of Vishnu
Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Naala Badu Building, AGNSW, Sydney
This massive exhibition explores the many forms of the Hindu deity Vishnu, as depicted in 200 works that span 1500 years.
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EventWorld of WearableArt
Thu, 17 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct 2026
TSB Arena, Wellington Central
A juggernaut of art, theatre and dance returns to Wellington for 18 inspired days.
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EventEat Spain Drink Spain
Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct 2026
Various
From special menus and wine pairings to tastings and workshops, more than 45 venues across four Australian cities will be serving up a taste of Spain this September.
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EventJournal Time by Shell Flower
Sat, 26 Sep, 2026
Made590, Victoria Road, Marrickville NSW, Australia
This junk-journalling workshop comes with bickies, bevs and a stacked Craft Bar.
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EventMarkets at Glebe
Sat, 26 Sep, 2026
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, 25 Sep, 2026
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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EventBombie's 'Nothing Set' Dinner Club
Thu, 24 Sep, 2026
Harbord Beach Hotel, Freshwater
Sit back, enjoy the salty sea breeze and leave it up to the chefs at Bombie's to pair your dinner with Doom Juice's wild wines.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Wings
Sat, 26 Sep, 2026
Daniel San, Manly
The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.
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EventMarrickville Organic Food and Farmers Market
Sun, 27 Sep, 2026
Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville
This popular market has it all, from organic produce and yummy street eats to vintage fashions and pre-loved homewares.
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EventThe Griffin Theatre Company 2025 Season
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 - Sun, 15 Nov 2026
All around Sydney, Sydney
We’ve officially called it, 2025 is the year of going to the theatre, non-drama kids included.
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NewsNow Open: Cult LA Activewear Brand Alo Has Opened a Store in the Heart of Sydney's CBD at The Galeries
Alo's Australian rollout continues with a new store at The Galeries in Sydney's CBD, following its Chatswood Chase debut in May.
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NewsThe Best Ways to Recover, Backed by Data and Sleep Experts
Sleep is an important part of recovery, but what you do throughout the day matters, too.
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NewsIt Girl Designer Cecilie Bahnsen's Whimsical ASICS Sneakers Are Back for Spring 2026
These sculptural kicks are landing in a pair of muted tones.
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NewsThis Just In: The Brand New Salomon XT-EVO Is the Footwear of the Future
The streamlined silhouette you know and love, reworked with sharper proportions and sleeker lines.
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NewsSwiss Sportswear Brand On Is Bringing Its On LightSpray™ Tour To Sydney Ahead of Marathon Weekend
From a new Bondi store to cutting-edge running tech, here’s what’s happening ahead of Sydney Marathon.
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NewsThe Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now
Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.
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Guide
Open-Flame Restaurants That Cook With Fire and Smoke
Nine restaurants where coal, ironbark and open flame do the cooking instead of a gas line, from a Surry Hills chef who trained in Spain to a Cabramatta steakhouse with meat dry-aging behind glass.
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Guide
Neighbourhood Restaurants the Locals Try Hard to Keep Secret
Nine neighbourhood restaurants locals would rather you didn't find out about, from a Collingwood taverna with no menu to a Paddington bistro carving duck tableside.
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Guide
Markets Where You Can Do Your Whole Weekly Food Shop in One Go
Nine markets where a full trolley's worth of the week's shopping is just as much the point as the wander.
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Guide
Late-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers
Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.
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FeatureA First-Time Snow Bunny's Guide to Cardrona Alpine Resort
Armed with zero snow experience, Concrete Playground slips and slides down the most extensive yet welcoming winter wonderland in the Southern Hemisphere.
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NewsFrom Riverfront Sleeps to London Bus Stays, These Camping Spots Have Been Named Australia's Best for 2026
Camping season is calling, with these standout Australian spots offering everything from wild swimming to alpacas and mountain views.
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NewsComing Soon: Sansara Is Double Bay's Members-Only Wellness Club for Movement, Recovery, Dining and Mingling
Double Bay’s wellness scene is getting a new members-only sanctum, where five-star indulgence meets cutting-edge health and recovery.
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NewsWHOOP Meridian Is Wearable Health Tech Made for Life Beyond the Gym
Meet WHOOP Meridian, a screenless health tracker designed to go from the gym to the office and weddings without looking out of place.
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NewsSOL Elements, Australia's First Floating Bathhouse, Unveils Sound Healing, Tea Ceremonies and a Zen Couples' Sanctuary
LA-based sound healer Gabriel Logan Braun has already performed here.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Copenhagen: Where to Stay, Eat, Drink and Shop
From a design-led hotel in the Latin Quarter to the vintage stores locals actually shop at, here's how to spend 48 hours (or more) in Copenhagen.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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The Heritage Room
25 Martin Place, CBD
A carefully curated list of wines, spanning bold Barolos to refreshing Vernaccia di San Gimignanos, is complemented by a rotating selection of Tuscan cheeses and meats.
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Pearl Dining
50 Bridge Street, Sydney
Lotus Dining Group has injected a big dose of luxury into Cantonese favourites at this sleek Circular Quay diner.
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BarThe Captain Paddington
162 Flinders Street, Paddington
Within walking distance of the SCG, this local is a go-to pre- and post-match.
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Curtains Jazz Club
10 Phillip Street, Sydney
A jazz club with no sign on the street — just a set of stairs and a door on the left inside Transport House.
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