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NewsNow Open: A Taste of Sydney's Suburbs and a Fresh Coat of Green Signal a New Era for Opera Bar
A major redesign, suburb-spanning menu and distinctly local drinks list usher in a new era for this harbourside icon.
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NewsThis Ubud Restaurant Is Bringing Bali's Farms and Foraged Ingredients to the Fine-Dining Table, Led by a Michelin-Starred Chef
From heirloom tomatoes to foraged flowers, Syrco BASÈ is reimagining Bali's local produce through a contemporary culinary lens.
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NewsMeet the Chef Bringing a Taste of Mexico to Don Julio Hacienda at the Melbourne Cup Carnival
Mexican-American chef Claudette Zepeda is bringing her contemporary take on Mexican cuisine to Don Julio Hacienda at this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival.
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NewsA No-Fuss Guide to Hosting Your Mates at Home
From setting the mood to sorting out the snacks, here's how to make hosting feel easy this summer.
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NewsNik Sharma and a James Turrell Experience Headline Powerhouse Parramatta's Unmissable Opening Next Weekend
New South Wales’s newest and largest museum is opening with a cultural and culinary party, with a Jannawi Dance Clan performance, Western Sydney chefs cooking Lebanese, Vietnamese and Cantonese food, Priya Ragu live and Es Devlin’s first Australian exhibition.
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NewsThese Five Sydney Restaurants Have Created Amex Secret Dishes Worth Booking a Table For
From a French-brasserie take on fish and chips to a nostalgic Indian dish with a modern twist, American Express Secret Dishes is giving Sydney diners a fresh reason to book a table.
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RestaurantBaptiste
8 Baptist Street, Redfern
Baptiste's wine program features approximately 250 French and Australian wines, including rare bottles from the hospo group's own cellar.
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RestaurantVito's
11 Bridge Street, Sydney
With a menu of elevated Italian classics, a 400-label wine list and a design-forward dining room with six-foot chandeliers and gold-leaf tiling, this is one worth dressing up for.
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RestaurantAmé
90 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Head to Darlinghurst to sample Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, and duck downstairs to find a hidden, late-night music room.
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RestaurantDa Mario
Shop 1/36 Morley Ave, Rosebery
Since 2013, Da Mario has served loyal customers traditional Italian dishes, with a strong Neapolitan pizza offering that keeps them coming back for more.
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CafeSonoma Bakery Rose Bay
779 Shop 1 New South Head Road, Rose Bay
Rose Bay's magnificent corner bakery reopens after a refurbishment making it even lighter, brighter and more welcoming.
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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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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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NewsCharli XCX Is Putting Her Wardrobe and Stage Looks (Back) on Vinted For Charity
The hyperpop star will doing some vintage shopping of her own.
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NewsWhat to Book at Just For Laughs Sydney 2026
From Greg Davies and Dara Ó Briain to an Opera House Gala and late-night showcases, here’s where to start with Sydney’s spring comedy calendar.
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NewsFrom the Cinema to Your Couch: The New Movies to Buy or Rent This Month
Your next couch-and-popcorn session has a new lineup of films to choose from.
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NewsThis Just In: Um, Did the AO Just Accidentally Confirm Fergie as Next Year's Headlining Act?
A Melbourne content creator reckons the clues dropped at the AO 2027 launch point to the ‘Glamorous’ singer — and the Australian Open’s reply isn't exactly denying it.
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NewsNo Duane Reade Bag Required: Lily Allen Is Dropping 'West End Girl'-Themed Sex Toys (Yes, Including the Polka-Dot Butt Plug) Ahead of Her Australian Tour
The six-piece Love, Lily collection was tested by Allen on her UK tour, and it's out now, days before she plays Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
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EventBombie's 'Nothing Set' Dinner Club
Thu, 12 Nov, 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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EventBODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
Thu, 12 Nov, 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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EventMeadow X ABSOLUT TABASCO Hottest Brunch
Sun, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov 2026
Meadow Music Room, Cronulla
Meadow Music Room is hosting a 90-minute bottomless brunch throughout November, with two-course dining, spicy cocktails and live music from its resident artists.
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EventThe Lakes Festival, Central Coast
Fri, 6 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov 2026
Various Central Coast locations, Central Coast
The Central Coast’s first-ever drone show, live music, glow kayak tours and local markets are all part of The Lakes Festival’s program across the region this November.
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EventLeave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi
Fri, 13 Nov, 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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EventStargazing Tour with an Astrophysicist
Fri, 13 Nov, 2026
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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EventTuro Cheat Codes at Campbells Cove
Sat, 14 Nov, 2026
Campbells Cove, The Rocks
Crack a code and you could spend a week in your dream car, as this free Turo gaming challenge takes over The Rocks for one day only.
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EventClub Amalfi at Watsons Bay Hotel
Multiple single dates
Watsons Bay Hotel, Watsons Bay
Make Sundays feel a little more European, as this monthly Amalfi-inspired session returns to the harbourfront.
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EventMarkets at Glebe
Sat, 14 Nov, 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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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Wings
Sat, 14 Nov, 2026
Daniel San, Manly
The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.
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EventTwo Door Cinema Club at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Having just announced a second Sydney show, this era-defining indie-dance band will perform their acclaimed debut album in full.
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EventThe Ralph Lauren Holiday Experience at First Fleet Park
Sat, 21 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov 2026
First Fleet Park, The Rocks
Channel your inner Christmas movie protagonist at this brand takeover, complete with a giant tree, gingerbread workshops and seasonal treats.
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EventCarriageworks Summer
Sun, 1 Nov 2026 - Sun, 31 Jan 2027
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
An Australian premiere from David Hockney, warehouse sets from Overmono and Armand Van Helden, and a solo performance of Wake in Fright are among the highlights of Carriageworks Summer.
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NewsSydney's Best Hair Salons and Barbershops for 2026
Whether you want a subtle trim or a full-blown transformation, these Sydney hair pros can handle your mane.
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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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NewsCP Picks: Canadian Furniture Brand Cozey Wants You to Actually Use Your Sofas — And Let Your Pets on Them, Too
Cozey’s Edmund Lam explains how the Canadian brand designs for dogs, dinner on the couch and changing your mind.
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NewsThe Mimco Archive Store Is Popping Up in Paddington for One Day Only With Three Decades of Collectable Designs
Entry is by pre-booked timeslot only, with 200 spots across the day.
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NewsP.E Nation Serves Balletcore With Muted Tones and Barre-Inspired Activewear in New Spring Collection
It's fitting for the year of the ballet flat.
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NewsAesop's Fragrant Fables Perfumery Has Turned Its Sydney CBD Store Into a Living Library of Scent
Suspended pages, amber glass, incense and raw ingredients fill the Pitt Street store until Sunday, November 1.
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The Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now
Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.
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NewsThe Best Australian Book Releases to Read This October
This month's fiction haul includes Soviet nepo babies and a starving spectacle inspired by a real 20th-century sideshow act. Plus, the return of a 2010s-famous author.
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GuideFamous Sydney Takeaway Spots to Try Right Now (and What to Order)
Sydney’s food scene has a short attention span — until it finds something really good. These are the takeaway spots that have inspired queues, Instagram posts and repeat visits.
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GuideHonda ZR-V-Approved: The Honda Team's Favourite Spots
The Honda team's own picks across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne: the spots they keep going back to and would probably take you to themselves.
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NewsNow Open: Saddles Mount White, One of the Central Coast's Most Acclaimed Bushland Estates, Has Unveiled a Lavish 20-Suite Retreat
This renowned hinterland estate has long been a destination for exceptional dining, but its new luxury lodge gives guests even more reason to stay.
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NewsThis Just In: Europe's Backpacker Bus Is Celebrating Its First Australian Birthday With East Coast Seats Starting From $10
Whether you're chasing a city break or a coastal escape, FlixBus has a birthday present for budget-conscious travellers.
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NewsInside the Indonesian Island Resort Where Remote Luxury Runs on Solar Power and Desalinated Water
About 300 kilometres from Singapore, Bawah Reserve makes a compelling case for a more considered kind of luxury.
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NewsThis Just In: Contiki Is Entering a New Era, With 76 New or Reimagined Trips That Go Beyond the Party Bus
Best known for its party-friendly European tours, Contiki has 76 new and reimagined trips for a generation with changing travel tastes.
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NewsYou Could Win a Chauffeured Day Out Plus $1K Spending Money to Discover Your Own City
Win a day out in your city for you and a plus-one, with a private driver and $500 each to spend on boutique shopping.
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NewsThis Just In: Airbnb Is Banning Hosts From Making Guests Wash the Dishes and Take Out the Bins
No more stripping beds or scrubbing toilets before checkout, the short-term stay giant is changing its global house rules to make holiday exits easier.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Vito's
11 Bridge Street, Sydney
With a menu of elevated Italian classics, a 400-label wine list and a design-forward dining room with six-foot chandeliers and gold-leaf tiling, this is one worth dressing up for.
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Amé
90 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Head to Darlinghurst to sample Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, and duck downstairs to find a hidden, late-night music room.
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CafeThe Naked Baker - Marrickville
23-29 Addison Road, Marrickville
Mortdale's standout bakery-cafe has expanded to Marrickville, with croffles, chorizo eggs and a miso caramel apple turnover on the menu.
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RestaurantDon't Tell Aunty
414 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
Surry Hills’ rule-bending ‘unauthentic Indian’ joint, with playful cocktails and bottomless weekend brunch.
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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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