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Maybe Group Has Unveiled a New Dream-Inspired Cocktail Menu at Dean & Nancy on 22 — Including the Bar's First Interactive Drink

Step into a dream and explore alternate realities with the latest clutch of creative mingles from Sydney's masters of creative cocktails.

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This Year's Eat Drink Design Awards Has Revealed the Nation's Most Beautiful Places to Dine, Sip and Stay

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Get Ready to Party Like It's the 90s and 00s: Ministry of Sound's Huge Throwback Parties Are Coming Back in 2025

Roger Sanchez, Felix Da Housecat, Graeme Park, Krafty Kuts, Plump DJs, Smokin Jo and Utah Saints are just some of the names on the lineup.

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Sydney's Westpac Openair Cinema Has Locked in Its 2025 Summer Dates and First Three Films

This harbourside spot to see a movie with a view will be screening 'Gladiator II', 'Wicked' and 'Anora', with the rest of the program still to come.

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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

Discover the rebirth of Sydney's historic nightlife district, enjoy the best of UK cinema at the British Film Festival and catch the final week of a massive wine festival in Rose Bay.

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Dark Mofo Is Back: After Taking a Break in 2024, Tasmania's Winter Arts Festival Has Locked in Its Full Return for 2025

While the Winter Feast and Nude Solstice Swim still took place this year, next year they'll be joined by a complete festival lineup.

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Maybe Group Has Unveiled a New Dream-Inspired Cocktail Menu at Dean & Nancy on 22 — Including the Bar's First Interactive Drink

Step into a dream and explore alternate realities with the latest clutch of creative mingles from Sydney's masters of creative cocktails.

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This Year's Eat Drink Design Awards Has Revealed the Nation's Most Beautiful Places to Dine, Sip and Stay

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The Best Mexican Restaurants in Sydney

Head to Sydney's top Mexican restaurants for seriously good tacos and tamales, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.

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Score a Private Masterclass and a $600 Tab at Toko

Sharpen your sushi skills at a private masterclass with a head chef.

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A New Bombshell Report Has Alleged Widespread Misconduct and Abuse at Merivale

The exposé by 'The Sydney Morning Herald', 'The Age' and 'Good Food' has made claims of drug use, failures of management and an oppressive culture of silence.

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Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Sydney

Head to your local cafe, bakery, deli or bagel shop to find the best Sydney breakfasts.

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Alegre Bar and Dining

21 Lime Street, Sydney

Discover the tastes of Tulum by Darling Harbour at this stylish Mexican diner from a seasoned team of Latin-American chefs.
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Ela Ela

81 Sussex St, Sydney

Chef Peter Consistis' latest venture reimagines Greek cuisine with a modern twist at the former pub turned five-venue hospitality hub, The Bristol.
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Experience wine with altitude paired with oysters farmed on site.
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One of the largest yum cha restaurants in town is also one of the best.
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JOJI

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This sophisticated Japanese-inspired rooftop bar and diner in the heart of Sydney's CBD has skyline views and Tokyo vibes.
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Surry Hills has a new "home of the negroni", where you can take an unconventional cocktail journey into a world of house-made vermouth.
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A multi-venue hospitality hub set in one of Central Sydney's most stunning buildings.
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Midtown Bar and Lounge

81 Sussex Street, Sydney

This sultry drinking den with an opulent, art deco fitout has a cocktail list from an award-winning mixologist.
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Bobbie's

28 Bay Street, Double Bay

The latest addition to the celebrated chef's Double Bay empire brings together top bar talent, live music and a luxe seafood-centric menu, all under one roof.

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Sydney Opera House Is Giving 'In the Mood for Love' the Concert Treatment with a 39-Piece Orchestra

In the event's Australian premiere, Wong Kar-Wai's classic has a new date with the big screen, with Guy Noble conducting.

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Westeros Is Heading to the Big Screen: It Looks Like a 'Game of Thrones' Movie Is Coming

A film inspired by George RR Martin's page-to-screen fantasy franchise is apparently in very early development.

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Get Ready to Party Like It's the 90s and 00s: Ministry of Sound's Huge Throwback Parties Are Coming Back in 2025

Roger Sanchez, Felix Da Housecat, Graeme Park, Krafty Kuts, Plump DJs, Smokin Jo and Utah Saints are just some of the names on the lineup.

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Sydney's Westpac Openair Cinema Has Locked in Its 2025 Summer Dates and First Three Films

This harbourside spot to see a movie with a view will be screening 'Gladiator II', 'Wicked' and 'Anora', with the rest of the program still to come.

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Mustering Up 'Succession' Meets 'Yellowstone' in the Outback: Michael Dorman, Philippa Northeast and Sam Corlett Talk 'Territory'

Netflix's new Australian hit follows multigenerational clashes over controlling the world's largest cattle station in the Top End.

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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This November

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 Weekend

Get down with the dead at a zombie disco, sip a free classic cocktail at a top Sydney bar or marvel at the masterpiece-packed exhibition of an iconic surrealist artist.

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News
Ten of the Most Luxurious Stays You Can Book on the Mornington Peninsula

Need to start planning a getaway from Melbourne? Escape the city for a luxe stay in the Mornington Peninsula at one of these amazing stays.

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News
Jetstar's Latest Japan-Only Sale Is Here with 25,000-Plus Discounted Flights to Tokyo and Osaka

Book that leave and pack your suitcases: prices start at $249 one-way for travel from late-November 2024.

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Trending Bars and Restaurants

Bar
JOJI

388 George Street, Sydney

This sophisticated Japanese-inspired rooftop bar and diner in the heart of Sydney's CBD has skyline views and Tokyo vibes.
Restaurant
Ela Ela

81 Sussex St, Sydney

Chef Peter Consistis' latest venture reimagines Greek cuisine with a modern twist at the former pub turned five-venue hospitality hub, The Bristol.
Restaurant
Spicetown Leichhardt

95 Norton Street, Leichhardt

More than 20 vendors are serving up international street eats at this vibrant food court in the Inner West.
Bar
The Rooftop at The Bristol

81 Sussex Street, Sydney

A little slice of the Med has landed in the CBD at this sunny bar with no less than three sun-drenched al fresco terraces.
Restaurant
Alegre Bar and Dining

21 Lime Street, Sydney

Discover the tastes of Tulum by Darling Harbour at this stylish Mexican diner from a seasoned team of Latin-American chefs.