From Four Pillars’ cult Christmas Gin to a Northern Beaches-born aperitif and a wave of smarter, session-friendly RTDs — these are the new Australian drinks worth pouring right now.
A beachside pub that's been a part of the community for 150 years.
Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.
Terrigal Pavilion's sun-washed Mediterranean-inspired dining room is home to some of the best views on the Central Coast.
The dramatic sandstone grotto beneath a heritage-listed Glebe Point Road property is preparing for its next chapter.
The Creator of George Street RSL and dinner party extraordinaire introduces us to his favourite off the beaten track restaurants around Sydney.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best New Drinks From Australian Makers Right Now
From Four Pillars’ cult Christmas Gin to a Northern Beaches-born aperitif and a wave of smarter, session-friendly RTDs — these are the new Australian drinks worth pouring right now.
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NewsComing Soon: Darling Glebe Will Revive One of Sydney's Most Storied Dining Rooms — with French Omakase and a Late-Night Martini Bar
The dramatic sandstone grotto beneath a heritage-listed Glebe Point Road property is preparing for its next chapter.
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NewsSun, Sand, and Seafood: St Siandra's Beachfront Deck Chairs Return for Summer 2026
Soak up a Sydney summer thanks to St Siandra's beachside deck chairs.
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NewsHomer Rogue Taverna Is Serving a Gourmet Greek Take on a Filet-O-Fish This Summer
This glorious mini gyro isn't your grandad's filet-o-fish.
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NewsSydney's Most Memorable Dishes, According to Chef Andrew Minutillo — Who Specialises in Weird and Wild
The Creator of George Street RSL and dinner party extraordinaire introduces us to his favourite off the beaten track restaurants around Sydney.
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NewsPierogi and Vodka: The Polish Club Offers a Taste of Europe in the Heart of Ashfield
Two years after its redevelopment, the Polish Club is redefining what a community club can look like.
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PubCoogee Bay Hotel
253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee
A beachside pub that's been a part of the community for 150 years.
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RestaurantThe Tropic
2 Scenic Highway, Terrigal
Terrigal Pavilion's sun-washed Mediterranean-inspired dining room is home to some of the best views on the Central Coast.
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RestaurantManly Fish & Chips
East Esplanade, Manly
This nostalgic shack by the Felons crew dishes up fish and chips, prawn rolls and RTDs on Manly Wharf.
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RestaurantOsteria Luna
68 King Street, Sydney
A moody underground osteria serving Italian classics with a touch of red-sauce swagger.
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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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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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NewsA Psychologist Explains Why We Are So Drawn to Crime and Comedy TV Shows
A psychologist has revealed why the crime and comedy genres can be a go-to when you're looking to destress.
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NewsNow Playing: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue This January
Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.
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NewsStan's New Dark Comedy 'Sunny Nights' Is The Boxing Day Binge You're Looking For
SNL’s Will Forte and D’Arcy Garden of ‘The Good Place’ lead the Sydney-set comedic crime caper.
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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.
Featured Events
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EventBottomless Bao at Easy Tiger
Wed, 31 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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EventBottomless Dumplings at Little Pearl
Wed, 31 Dec, 2025
Little Pearl, Manly
Find out how many dumplings you can handle in 90 minutes while overlooking Manly Beach.
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EventThe Interlude at Pelicano
Wed, 31 Dec, 2025
Pelicano Potts Point, Potts Point
Take a load off midweek with unlimited pizza slices, cocktails and old-school tunes at this weekly Potts Point event.
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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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EventLost Paradise
Sun, 28 Dec 2025 - Thu, 1 Jan 2026
Glenworth Valley, Glenworth Valley
Underworld, Ben Böhmer, KETTAMA, I Hate Models and Maribou State lead this end-of-year music festival's 2025 lineup.
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EventBombie's 'Nothing Set' Dinner Club
Thu, 1 Jan, 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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EventShadow Baking Breakfast Menu at Messina Marrickville
Thu, 1 Jan, 2026
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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EventMalibu Barbie Cafe
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
The Social Quarter, Malvern East
Tuck into an ice cream float served in a Barbie convertible at this two-storey hangout — or grab a cocktail from the Ken-themed bar.
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EventCarriageworks Farmers Market
Sat, 3 Jan, 2026
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, 3 Jan, 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, 2 Jan, 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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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Wings
Sat, 3 Jan, 2026
Daniel San, Manly
The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.
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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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EventQuay Quarter Lanes Markets
Fri, 9 Jan, 2026
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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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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EventBottomless Steak and Frites at Armorica
Mon, 5 Jan, 2026
Armorica, Surry Hills
Pop down to Armorica any Monday night and swap $59 for as much steak and as many fries as you can handle.
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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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NewsCP Picks: Aussie Summer Essentials — The Things We're Packing, Wearing and Using All Season Long
Built for heat, salt, sand and long afternoons outdoors, this is a considered edit of the products that hold up best through an Australian summer.
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NewsCP Picks: The Editor's Gift Guide —What the CP Team Is Giving (and Hoping to Receive)
Consider this your shortcut to better gifting: the CP team’s personal picks across every pillar — practical, design-led, and all thoroughly vetted.
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GuideThe 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.
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GuideThe 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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NewsCelebrate Smarter: How to Plan a Well-Earned City Break — On a Schedule That Works for You
Whether it's a quiet night away, a change of scenery or simply some time to switch off, thanks to Amex Plan It® you can make a well-earned city break feel more manageable.
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NewsFrom Bangkok to Osaka: These Six Hotels Are Worth Crossing the World for
Our editors have rounded up their pick of the best hotels worth travelling for with Marriott Bonvoy.
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NewsCockatoo Island Is a City Getaway with a Difference and We're Giving Away a Deluxe Camping Package to Prove It
This Sydney spot offers rich history, a range of accommodation options, and unrivalled views.
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NewsThis Just In: The Best Pools in Sydney Are Up for Rent This Summer With Hourly Rates Starting From $25
Think Airbnb, but for pools.
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NewsHOME Parramatta Is Inviting Prospective Residents and Tenants to Bring Their Dogs on Inspections of This Pet-Friendly Property
It's about time your pet gets a say in where they live, and these apartments are designed to welcome four-legged residents with open arms.
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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.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Osteria Luna
68 King Street, Sydney
A moody underground osteria serving Italian classics with a touch of red-sauce swagger.
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Manly Fish & Chips
East Esplanade, Manly
This nostalgic shack by the Felons crew dishes up fish and chips, prawn rolls and RTDs on Manly Wharf.
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Restaurant
The Tropic
2 Scenic Highway, Terrigal
Terrigal Pavilion's sun-washed Mediterranean-inspired dining room is home to some of the best views on the Central Coast.
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Coogee Bay Hotel
253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee
A beachside pub that's been a part of the community for 150 years.
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RestaurantManon Brasserie
455 George Street, Sydney
This European Brasserie comes to the QVB from the team behind Lola's.
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