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Relaxation along Sydney's seaside has levelled up, with this luxe day spa building upon the traditional wellness experience with immersive rituals.
Australia’s first gig club is making solo concert-going more social by turning local gigs into meetups for music-loving strangers.
New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.
An eye for fashion, Vietnamese heritage and barefoot luxury intertwine at this secluded beachfront retreat shaped by a fashion family's legacy.
After ten years as Qudos Bank Arena, the iconic indoor arena is changing face once again.
Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
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NewsThe Specials Board: These Are Sydney's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for May
New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.
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NewsGood Taste: Where Sydney's Fashion Crowd Ate During Australian Fashion Week 2026
We voice-noted the AFW it-crowd to find out where they actually ate this year — from post-show Icebergs lunches to late-night Big Mac confessions.
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NewsThe Michelin Guide is Finally Coming to Aus, But It's Skipping the Big Name Cities for a Less Obvious Destination
The globally renowned culinary guide with a fascinating history is finally making its way down under.
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NewsEspolòn Is Taking Over Local Venues With Tarot, Tooth Gems and Weeknight Drink Specials
Raise your glass to mischief with these midweek festivities happening at a bar near you.
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GuideSydney's Best Bottomless Brunches
Swap your morning muesli for a mimosa and that sunrise coffee for an espresso martini at the best bottomless brunch spots in Sydney.
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NewsThis Just in: Viral Sensation Brooki Bakehouse Announces Its Next Pop-Up Store — But Which City Has Won the Cookie Jackpot?
"Adelaide has been asking for Brooki for a long time — we can't wait to finally show up."
Latest Openings
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RestaurantShaffa
80 Albion Street, Surry Hills
The flavours of the Levantine have a Sydney home at this Albion Street eatery.
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RestaurantArre
182-184 Australia Street, Newtown
Australia Street has welcomed an ambitious Mexican-Australian restaurant where crickets and cocktails are the order of the day.
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RestaurantBenetti's
2 Princess Street, Brighton-Le-Sands
Brighton-Le-Sands has a new home of woodfire pizza, aperitivo, long lunches and coastal views over lazy sunsets.
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RestaurantPizza'Mare
A'Mare Sydney, Level 1M/1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo
Pizza'Mare delivers the a'Mare experience without the fine-dining price tag.
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RestaurantGrappa The Rocks
107-109 George Street, The Rocks
They say if it ain't broke, don't fix it, so the menu at the new spot will stay true to the Leichhardt offering of classic Italian dishes.
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RestaurantPasta Shop
37 Bayswater Road, Potts Point
One of Sydney's most influential dishes from one of its longest-running Italian restaurants is back on the menu, this time in a smaller, more casual Potts Point setting.
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BarThe Gopher Bar
40 The Corso, Manly
A new late-night basement bar has opened beneath the Manly Corso, and it's swapping beachside brightness for old-world Irish pub energy.
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BarBar Bridge
6 Bridge Street, Sydney
MUCHO Group has opened a new martini bar in Sydney CBD, with Bar Bridge bringing extra-dry classics, pan-Asian flavours and a moodier after-dark energy to Bridge Street.
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BarHotel Harry
40-44 Wentworth Avenue, Surry Hills
The century-old Macquarie Hotel gets a new lease on life with the revamped Hotel Harry.
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BarThe Kurrajong Hotel
106-108 Swanson Street, Erskineville
The Erskineville pub has a new look and menu after too many years shuttered.
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NewsIgnore Your Indecisive Group Chat — A New 'Run Club for Gig-Goers' Is Getting Solo Music Fans on the Dance Floor
Australia’s first gig club is making solo concert-going more social by turning local gigs into meetups for music-loving strangers.
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NewsPride Month's Lineup Has Dropped, Headlined by a Glitter-Fuelled Après-Ski Party, Queer Trivia and Ladyhawke on the Decks
Get cosy and chaotic, as this annual celebration brings guest stars and winter vibes to uplift the queer community and raise essential funds.
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NewsThis Just In: Greece Is Loaning 100 Artefacts to Brisbane for the Upcoming Olympics
The 2032 Olympic Games will include an ode to the event's history thanks to this landmark exhibition.
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NewsCoolangatta Is Turning Back the Clocks to the Golden Oldies for a Festival of Music, Motors and Misty-Eyed Nostalgia This June
Tune your radio to the good ol' days when Australia's biggest nostalgia festival returns for 2026.
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NewsMove My Way Is Bringing Soulful Vibes to Sydney and Melbourne, Headlined by Ezra Collective, Freddie Gibbs and Kokoroko
This debut twin-city festival serves slow-burning grooves and chilled community vibes, featuring an exclusive local and international lineup.
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NewsAn Astrologer on Decoding Your Dreams, Not Micromanaging the Universe and Why Things Not Going Your Way Is Exactly the Point
Journalist-turned-dream guru Matt Galea wants you to listen to what your nightmares are trying to tell you.
Featured Events
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EventBombie's 'Nothing Set' Dinner Club
Thu, 21 May, 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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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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EventArchie Moore: kith and kin
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
GOMA, South Brisbane
This artwork won the 2024 Venice Biennale's Golden Lion — and Australians can see it at home in Brisbane.
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EventLeave It to Luigi Bottomless Lunch at 170 Grammi
Fri, 22 May, 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, 22 May, 2026
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, Wentworth Falls
Explore the night sky at this astronomical tour in the Blue Mountains.
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EventThe Jackson Vivid Degustation with Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Sat, 23 May and Sat, 30 May 2026
The Jackson Sydney, Sydney
Against the backdrop of a glowing skyline, this grand superyacht experience pairs degustation dining with a live symphony performance.
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EventJosh Cohen: Radiohead for Solo Piano II
Sat, 23 May, 2026
City Recital Hall, Sydney
Berlin-based Australian pianist Josh Cohen brings his Radiohead-endorsed solo piano show — paired with a real-time visual installation — to City Recital Hall this May.
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EventCarriageworks Farmers Market
Sat, 23 May, 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, 23 May, 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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EventMitski for Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House
Fri, 29 May - Mon, 1 Jun 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Returning to Australia after seven long years, indie icon Mitski will take over our most legendary music venue for a run of four exclusive shows.
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NewsLewi Brown's Earls Collection and ASICS Turn Memories of Home and Childhood Footy Into Footwear with a New Collaboration
From backyard footy dreams in Christchurch to modern streetwear, this special collaboration leans on heritage, family and sporting nostalgia.
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NewsForget IKEA, Australians Can Now Shop This TikTok-Viral (and Very Chic) Canadian Furniture Brand — and It's Surprisingly Affordable
Montréal-founded modular furniture brand Cozey has officially launched in Australia — its first market outside North America — with a full home collection that looks considerably more expensive than it is.
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NewsGood Taste, Great Design: Check Out This Year's Standout Venues as Shortlisted by the Australian Interior Design Awards
Spotlighting 226 standout projects, these shortlisted hospitality, commercial and public spaces showcase how interior design elevates every encounter.
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NewsThe Nordics' Favourite Fashion Resale App Tise Has Officially Landed in Australia — And There's No Seller Fees
Secondhand style lovers have a fresh platform to explore, as this Nordic favourite arrives in Australia, bringing fee-free selling and a social twist.
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NewsThis Just In: A Study Reveals That Two in Three Aussies Prefer Op Shop Treasures to First-Hand Finds
This Salvos study makes the case for an op shop run.
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NewsBehind Paddington's Buzzy Fashion Strip, LÈ BAUS Blends Intentional Menswear with Choose-Your-Own Vinyl and Specialty Coffee
Step off Paddington's busy strip and into LÈ BAUS, where slow fashion, vinyl records and specialty coffee invite a more relaxed pace.
Latest Guides
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NewsThe 12 Best Walks In and Around Sydney
Stretch your legs someplace new, whether that's through WWII batteries, over the Harbour Bridge or along the coast.
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Sydney's Best Bottomless Brunches
Swap your morning muesli for a mimosa and that sunrise coffee for an espresso martini at the best bottomless brunch spots in Sydney.
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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 a heritage-inspired rolling trunk to a camera our travel writers actually swear by, these are picks that earn their place in the bag.
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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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NewsVanuatu For Two: A Guide to the Ultimate Romantic Island Escape
From secluded beachfront resorts to private dining and rich cultural experiences, Vanuatu offers a romantic escape that serves both relaxation and adventure.
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NewsInspired by the Coogee Coastline, Èliva Is Sydney's New Luxury Destination for Experience-Led Wellness
Relaxation along Sydney's seaside has levelled up, with this luxe day spa building upon the traditional wellness experience with immersive rituals.
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NewsThis Fashion-Informed Resort Is Redefining Luxury Travel in Vietnam, Merging Centuries-Old Design with Modern Indulgence
An eye for fashion, Vietnamese heritage and barefoot luxury intertwine at this secluded beachfront retreat shaped by a fashion family's legacy.
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NewsA Weekender's Guide to Byron Bay
Where to stay, eat, drink and play around one of Australia's most-loved coastal towns.
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NewsThe Best Hotels in Australia Right Now — From Heritage Icons to Off-Grid Retreats
From world-ranking design heavyweights in the CBD to off-grid coastal retreats, these are the Australian hotels that set the global benchmark for service, style, and genuine escapism.
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NewsThis Just In: Callan Park Is Finalising Plans For More Native Greenery, a Cafe, Tidal Baths and Bay Run Upgrades
The popular Inner West parkland has a ten-year future mapped out and ready for community feedback.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Restaurant
Arre
182-184 Australia Street, Newtown
Australia Street has welcomed an ambitious Mexican-Australian restaurant where crickets and cocktails are the order of the day.
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CafeThe Cannery
61 Mentmore Avenue, Rosebery
Rosebery's concentrated foodie precinct, with neighbours Archie Rose, Three Blue Ducks and Saporium.
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The Gopher Bar
40 The Corso, Manly
A new late-night basement bar has opened beneath the Manly Corso, and it's swapping beachside brightness for old-world Irish pub energy.
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Pasta Shop
37 Bayswater Road, Potts Point
One of Sydney's most influential dishes from one of its longest-running Italian restaurants is back on the menu, this time in a smaller, more casual Potts Point setting.
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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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