Housed inside a heritage-listed former church, this Rose Bay restaurant serves refined, flame-kissed Levantine fare.
Expect a weekly after-dark arts festival at a former industrial site, creative workshops and walking tours in Redfern and installations at four major cultural venues.
This dramatic bar and supper club brings buzzy late-night energy — and tableside martinis — to Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.
AGNSW’s larger-than-life summer blockbuster is the biggest exhibition of acclaimed sculptor Ron Mueck's work ever staged in Australia.
Get behind the artists pushing climatic conversations forward, with tracks from King Stingray, Angie McMahon and DOBBY making the final cut.
Beautiful, design-led gifts from Australian makers — from sculptural homewares to statement accessories and minimalist fashion objects.
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NewsHow Sketch Manly Made Curry and Craft Beer a Northern Beaches Staple
"Sketch became our family project before it ever became a restaurant."
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NewsHow a Melbourne Hospo Veteran Opened the Bistro of His Dreams in Box Hill
Hospitality veteran, Sam Hatherley saw a gap in his suburb of Box Hill and turned it into a cafe-cum-bistro.
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NewsGABS Hits Pause: Australia's Biggest Beer Festival Takes a Breather Ahead of a 2027 Return
Following a takeover from the Schwartz Family Company, this much-loved beer festival will brew up some fresh ideas before it returns in a year's time.
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NewsThese Venues Serve Up Some of Sydney's Most Unique Margaritas, and They Have One Ingredient in Common
The Mexican cocktail is a staple on bar menus, but here are some true standouts.
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NewsWe Asked Australian Hospitality Owners What They Think the Future of Nightlife Will Look Like
"Netflix will still be there when you get home."
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NewsThis Just in: Matt Moran Launches Proper Burgers, Bringing His Philosophy of 'Simple Food, Done Properly' to a Soft Milk Bun This Summer
On the menu, classic burgers, snacks and sides are all designed to reflect Moran's commitment to top-quality produce.
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RestaurantAambra
518A Old South Head Road, Rose Bay
Housed inside a heritage-listed former church, this Rose Bay restaurant serves refined, flame-kissed Levantine fare.
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RestaurantKODA Sydney
20 Curtin Place, Sydney
This high-energy, Japanese-influenced grill in the former Monopole site slings lasagne gyoza, caviar chicken tenders and robata-fired seafood.
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RestaurantFlaminia
61 Macquarie Street, Sydney
Giovanni Pilu's long-awaited follow-up to his celebrated Freshwater restaurant celebrates the great port cities of Italy.
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RestaurantGrill Americano
1 Chifley Square, Sydney
Melbourne restaurateur Chris Lucas' celebrated Venetian-inspired steakhouse has landed in a historic Sydney location.
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RestaurantRick Stein at Coogee Beach
242 Arden Street, Coogee
The beloved British chef brings his legendary love of seafood to one of the city's most beautiful stretches of sand.
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BarAcapulco El Vista
61 Macquarie Street, Sydney
The Maybe Group and Giovanni Pilu's 1960s Acapulco-inspired lounge brings easygoing cocktails and coastal Latin fare to a prime harbourside location.
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BarThe Mulwray
1 Oxford Street, Paddington
This intimate 50-seater channels the moody elegance of its film noir namesake with pitch-perfect classics and snacks by Mitch Orr.
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BarPavilion Social
Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach
For sunny afternoons that turn into long, warm nights, Pavilion Social offers leisurely lunches, sunset drinks, relaxed dinners, live music and more.
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BarThe Old Commodore Hotel
206 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point
North Sydney's historic watering hole has reopened with a smart new look and year-round live music lineup.
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BarHerbs Taverne
213 Clarence Street, Sydney
This sixth MUCHO Group venue fuses a mishmash of influences, from Renaissance paintings to New York indie nostalgia.
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NewsBiennale of Sydney 2026 Explores Hidden Histories With 53 Artists and a Stellar Performance Lineup – Here's What We Know (So Far)
Expect a weekly after-dark arts festival at a former industrial site, creative workshops and walking tours in Redfern and installations at four major cultural venues.
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NewsChampion the Tunes Shaping a Sustainable Culture by Voting for the Next Winner of the $20,000 Environmental Music Prize
Get behind the artists pushing climatic conversations forward, with tracks from King Stingray, Angie McMahon and DOBBY making the final cut.
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NewsDrinks on Us: We're Giving Away 100 Tickets to an Exclusive Pre-Festival Party in a Laneway
Yourself and three mates could be in with a chance to win a festival pre-party experience at Since I Left You.
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NewsSpotify Is Taking Over Four Locations in Sydney With Giveaways and Artist Celebrations for Wrapped Day 2025
Once you've posted your listening habits onto social media, go check out one of these events to celebrate Wrapped Day in person.
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NewsSydney's Summer Cultural Calendar Is Packed — Lock In Tickets to These Must-See Shows and Exhibitions
Blockbuster musicals, bold new exhibitions and colourful citywide festivals are just some of the cultural highlights landing in Sydney this summer — here's how to make the most of them.
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NewsThe 'Stranger Things' Travel Guide: Real-World Places in Australia That Look Straight Out of Hawkins
From eerie small towns to American-inspired city diners, here's your guide to Hawkins before Stranger Things 5 drops.
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EventFree Lunch for Year 12s at Nandos
Multiple single dates
Various venues across Australia
Say goodbye to high school forever with a free chicken and chips meal when you receive your results.
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EventCTRL Room at Little Cooler
Thu, 11 Dec, 2025
LITTLE COOLER, Sydney
Start the end of your week with a bang at these weekly late-night DJ lineups.
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EventBombie's 'Nothing Set' Dinner Club
Thu, 11 Dec, 2025
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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EventShadow Baking Breakfast Menu at Messina Marrickville
Thu, 11 Dec, 2025
Shadow Baking - Marrickville, Marrickville
Head to Marrickville to discover a new dine-in breakfast menu prepared by a trio of current and former ice cream head chefs.
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EventMov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Barangaroo, Barangaroo
Catch up on classics and 2025's biggest movies on mattresses on the sand at Barangaroo.
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EventLeave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi
Fri, 12 Dec, 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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EventStargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Fri, 12 Dec, 2025
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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EventKeys Gone Wild at Bungalow 8
Fri, 12 Dec, 2025
Bungalow 8, Sydney
Relish unfiltered chaos at this weekly Friday-night session, which is filled with piano-powered sing-alongs and non-stop song requests.
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EventCarols at the House by Sydney Philharmonia Choirs
Fri, 12 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec 2025
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
This celebrated choir is leaning into the festive cheer this summer, presenting two special performances featuring a host of much-loved Christmas sing-alongs.
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Event16 Days of Activism: Consent Laid Bare with Chanel Contos
Wed, 10 Dec, 2025
Balmain Town Hall, Balmain
Delving into Contos' new book, 'Consent Laid Bare', this fascinating conversation will explore how entrenched cultural norms shape gender, sexuality and consent.
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EventOperation Sickie at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
Multiple single dates
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Marrickville
It's every Australians right to chuck a sickie, so let this Marrickville boozer reward you with big discounts on six occasions this summer.
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EventSpilt Milk
Sat, 13 Dec, 2025
Exhibition Park in Canberra, Mitchell
LOVE: Kendrick Lamar is headlining this festival's huge 2025 return, with Doechii, Sara Landry, Dominic Fike and ScHoolboy Q for company.
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EventCarriageworks Farmers Market
Sat, 13 Dec, 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, 13 Dec, 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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EventSunday Roast at Bistro Moncur
Sun, 14 Dec, 2025
Bistro Moncur, Woollahra
First cab off the rank is Dewsbury pork belly, surrounded by a Yorkshire pudding and duck fat potatoes.
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Event$1 Croissants at Loulou Milsons Point
Thu, 18 Dec, 2025
Loulou Bistro, Boulangerie & Traiteur, Milsons Point
This North Shore three-in-one French eatery is celebrating its fourth birthday by offering its signature sourdough croissant for an unbeatable price.
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EventDom Dolla at Allianz Stadium
Sat, 20 Dec, 2025
Allianz Stadium, Moore Park
He's played Coachella, Lollapalooza, Wildlands, Spilt Milk, Madison Square Garden and more — and now he's doing his first-ever Australian stadium show.
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EventBottomless Bao at Easy Tiger
Wed, 17 Dec, 2025
Easy Tiger Bondi Beach, Bondi Beach
How many bao can you eat in one sitting? For just $25, you'll get as many as you can handle in 90 minutes.
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NewsThis Just In: IKEA Is Dropping A Whimsical Collection in Collaboration With Swedish Designer Teklan
Add to wishlist: IKEA Bluetooth speakers reimagined as colourful lamps and statement home decor.
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NewsKitchens Are Serving Looks Now: How Chefcore Is Shaping Fashion's Food Fetish
Hospo is looking more stylish than ever — from chefs getting involved in fashion campaigns to an Aussie designer label dedicated to service uniforms.
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NewsFour Weekend-Ready Beard Styles You Can Nail at Home, According to One of Australia's Best Barbers
From effortless stubble to a retro mo, these are the facial hair looks trending right now — and one tool can help you master them all.
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NewsThis Just In: Frank Green and LANEIGE Have Teamed Up For The Ultimate Hydration Collab
Frank Green and LANEIGE introduce a limited-edition ceramic bottle and coordinating lip serum designed to elevate daily hydration into a luxury beauty ritual.
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NewsCP Picks: We Tried the New Fujifilm X-T30 III to See If It Could Replace Our Digi Cams and Film Cameras
We swapped our phones for Fujifilm's new X-T30 III — the sleek, compact camera that captures the chaos and colour of 90s film and 00s digi cams, with all the ease of 2025 tech.
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NewsFashion-Forward Concept Store Sorry Thanks I Love You Has Launched a Second Sydney Boutique in Paddington's The Olympia
Adding another exciting element to the landmark launch of Australia's first 25hours hotel, this fashion-led concept store features high-end designers from near and far.
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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
Discover the best things to do in Sydney this week, from rooftop gigs and pop-ups to art shows, foodie events and festivals happening all across the city.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best Gifts for Arts Lovers — From Gallery Prints to Music Gigs
Celebrate the creatives in your life with gifts that inspire — from gallery memberships and design-led homewares to artist-made objects and standout cultural experiences.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best Gifts for People Who Are Never Home — According to Travel Writers
Gifts for the perpetually in-transit — from clever travel accessories and design-led essentials to stylish pieces that make life on the go a little easier.
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NewsCP Picks: From Hot Sauce to Handblown Glasses — Small-Batch Gifts for Big Foodies
Celebrate the art of eating well with gifts from Australia’s best independent makers — from handcrafted glassware and bold condiments to limited-edition kitchen tools.
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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
Discover the best things to do in Sydney this week, from rooftop gigs and pop-ups to art shows, foodie events and festivals happening all across the city.
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NewsPlanning A Trip to Tassie? Add These Whisky-Fuelled Experiences To Your List
The Still and Pontville Distillery offer both charming history and a glimpse into Tasmania's new wave of whisky.
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NewsDine, Discover, Repeat: Your Guide to Sydney's Best Alfresco Spots, Markets and Summer Exhibitions
From openair markets to golden-hour spritzes, this is your guide to turning a summer outing in Sydney into a mini escape.
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NewsHow Assistance Horses Are Quietly Changing Lives
Some of the most powerful healing in Australia happens in the arena, between a horse and its rider. Here's how the Petstock Foundation is helping that bond reach more people this Christmas.
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NewsThis Just In: Jetstar Is Offering Return Flights for Free With a Three-Day Black Friday Sale
Book a 2026 trip for way, way less with this steal of a Black Friday sale.
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Flaminia
61 Macquarie Street, Sydney
Giovanni Pilu's long-awaited follow-up to his celebrated Freshwater restaurant celebrates the great port cities of Italy.
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PubThe Beekeeper Bondi
45 Hall Street, Bondi Beach
Whether you're after a pint of Guinness or a traditional Sunday Roast, The Beekeeper is set to become a local hang-out.
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Rick Stein at Coogee Beach
242 Arden Street, Coogee
The beloved British chef brings his legendary love of seafood to one of the city's most beautiful stretches of sand.
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Acapulco El Vista
61 Macquarie Street, Sydney
The Maybe Group and Giovanni Pilu's 1960s Acapulco-inspired lounge brings easygoing cocktails and coastal Latin fare to a prime harbourside location.
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