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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As well as the Harbour City, Canberra, Burnside, Benalla and Alice Springs will also welcome KOFFIA this year.
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NewsNow Open: Antica Is the Cosy Italian Diner in North Sydney That's Giving Classic Dishes a Culinary Glow Up
Expect familiar flavours and show-stopping platings, plus a vast menu of Italian wines at this new venue from an award-winning team.
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NewsChina's Globally Renowned Tea Brand HEYTEA Has Just Opened Its First Flagship Sydney Store In the CBD
This international tea brand with a focus on real ingredients has expanded its global reach to Sydney for the first time.
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NewsComing Soon: BeerFest Is Sydney's New Drinks Festival That's Pouring Quality Tipples From Aussie Producers
Following its previous editions in cities around the country, this celebration of local brews and makers will launch its first Sydney fest in 2024.
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NewsComing Soon: Redfern's The Bat and Ball Hotel Is Opening Its Revamped Digs in August
This Redfern stalwart will be reopening its doors in early August — and it'll host a huge party to celebrate its return to Cleveland Street.
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GuideFive Inner West Pubs to Hit For Good Vibes and Great Feeds On a Night Out
There's a feed for every group and occasion to be found at these Inner West gems.
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NewsMessina's Annual Greatest Hits Drop Is Back for 2024 So You've Got 40 Flavours of Gelato to Stock Up On
This year, the dessert chain will make 20 of them available for preorder, then release 20 more spread across its weekly specials for a month.
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RestaurantSal's Authentic New York Pizza — Darlinghurst
314-318 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
Experience pizza like a New Yorker at this small chain from a Big Apple stalwart that's been cooking up classic NYC slices for almost 50 years.
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RestaurantGitano
53 Cross Street, Double Bay
So you think you know Mexican food? This upmarket Double Bay fonda serving refined regional dishes prepared with traditional techniques begs to differ.
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RestaurantBalcon by Tapavino
17 Bligh Street, Sydney
Imbibe in Spanish wine and tapas in the heart of the Harbour City.
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RestaurantParipé
26 Kensington Street, Chippendale
Experience a slice of Spain in Chippendale's bustling international culinary hub.
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Restaurant170 Grammi
428 Crown Street, Surry Hills
The latest venue by Sydney's godfather of Neapolitan pizza is an ode to the cuisine of his wife's home city of Rome.
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BarBrooksy Bar
19 Jamison Street, Sydney
Step back in time to the Roaring Twenties at this speakeasy-style bar with eccentric cocktails, a luxury fitout and Gatsby-level suave.
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BarBurrow Bar
Basement, 96 Clarence St, Sydney
A small basement bar with a big personality where theatrical bartending, creative cocktails and Vietnamese snacks are on the menu.
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BarThe Barber Shop
89 York Street, Sydney
Voted Australia’s Best Gin Bar four years in a row, this sophisticated speakeasy boasts over 700 gins from across the globe.
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BarSince I Left You
338 Kent Street, Sydney
This art-filled courtyard bar, with a relaxed spirit and a drinks menu to match, is the perfect antidote to a stressful day in the office.
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NewsEight New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with 'Furiosa', the latest gem from Hirokazu Kore-eda and a hypnotic vision of an AI-dominated future.
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GuideMust-Stream TV: All the Best Shows You Should Be Watching From 2024 So Far
Don't spend hours scrolling through streaming platforms — here's 2024's standout shows that you need to see.
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NewsThe Korean Film Festival in Australia's 2024 Cinema Celebration Is Focusing on Sydney, Then Introducing a Touring Program
As well as the Harbour City, Canberra, Burnside, Benalla and Alice Springs will also welcome KOFFIA this year.
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NewsTriple J's One Night Stand Is Heading to Warrnambool in Victoria for Its Long-Awaited 2024 Return
A huge 2087 towns around Australia were submitted to host this year's fest — but only this coastal spot emerged victorious.
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NewsTimothée Chalamet Becomes (and Sings) Bob Dylan in the First Trailer for Music Biopic 'A Complete Unknown'
Elle Fanning and Edward Norton also feature in this 60s-set recounting of the icon's rise to stardom from 'Walk the Line' director James Mangold.
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NewsQueer Screen Film Fest Is Back for 2024 with a Five-Day Sydney Program and a Week of Movies to Stream Nationally
This year's lineup includes films starring Elliot Page, Evan Rachel Wood, Lukas Gage and Keiynan Lonsdale.
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EventBankstown Bites
Sat, 27 Jul, 2024
Bankstown Arts Centre, Bankstown
One of Sydney's best-loved food festivals is back with an eclectic lineup of international food stalls, curated culinary tours, interactive demonstrations and celebrity chef masterclasses.
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EventFree Tacos and Beers at The Happy Mexican
Sat, 27 Jul, 2024
The Happy Mexican, Chippendale
If you missed out on the venue's freebies at its grand opening, you've got another shot to score a whole lot more at its massive celebration of Mexican culture.
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EventMum Cha at Colombo Social
Sat, 27 Jul, 2024
Colombo Social, Enmore
There will be a new mother-son takeover of the Sri Lankan diner's kitchen every month, serving up an intimate one-off eight-course lunch.
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Event$1 Ramen at Motto Motto Sydney Plaza
Sat, 27 Jul, 2024
Motto Motto Japanese Kitchen - Sydney Central Plaza, Sydney
Head to Pitt Street Mall this weekend to score a cozzie-livs-defying deal from this rapidly growing Japanese chain.
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EventBeer Footy Food Festival 2024 Series
Sat, 18 May 2024, Sun, 19 May 2024 and
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
The beloved Beer Footy Food Festival is expanding this year, with two days of festivities in North Sydney before it returns to Henson Park.
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Event$10 Sunday Morning Movie Tickets at Hoyts
Multiple single dates
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations
Spend you Sunday mornings at the flicks for a tenner — as long as your session starts before 12.01pm.
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EventSunday Roast at Nel
Multiple single dates
Nel Restaurant, Sydney
Nelly Robinson's fine-diner is getting festive midyear with $85 Christmas in July roast lunches across four Sundays.
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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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EventFree Yoga Classes at Sorry Thanks I Love You
Wed, 8 May - Wed, 14 Aug 2024
Sorry Thanks I Love You, Sydney
Stretch away your stresses with a free evening yoga class and herbal tea at the innovative retail space.
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EventCream of the Crop
Wed, 24 Jul, 2024
The Lord Gladstone, Chippendale
A collision of art and wrestling is taking over The Lord Gladstone for one pumping night of smackdowns, punk rock and creativity.
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EventBottomless Bao at TIVA
Wed, 31 Jul, 2024
Tiva, Sydney
This underground lounge in Sydney's CBD is hosting a weekly night of bottomless bao and prawn crackers every Wednesday.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Wings
Sat, 27 Jul, 2024
Daniel San, Manly
The buckets will keep coming until you can't stomach them, all for $19 per person.
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NewsNow Open: Iris van Herpen's Stunning Couture Designs Have Arrived Down Under at GOMA's 'Sculpting the Senses' Exhibition
Displaying in Brisbane after a season in Paris, the Australian-exclusive exhibition features 130 creations by the Dutch fashion designer.
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NewsAustralia's Most-Stylish Restaurants, Bars and Homes Have Been Revealed at the 2024 Interior Design Awards
Melbourne's Reine and La Rue and Purple Pit, which are located in the same building, shared the Hospitality Design Award.
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NewsFive Ways to Pamper Away the Winter Blues at Your Local Shopping Centre
From spa sessions to stylish looks, here are some solutions to lift your spirits this winter.
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NewsNow Open: UTURN Has Brought Its Pre-Loved Fashion to Bondi — and It's Doing a 'Choose What U Pay' Sale to Celebrate
The secondhand fashion chain has opened its seventh store at Bondi Junction, and to celebrate, you'll be able to grab designer pieces from $10 for one weekend.
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NewsSix Brands to Shop From If You're Looking to Add Eco-Consciousness to Your Home
These businesses are looking to bring a new level of sustainability to homes all over Australia.
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NewsLego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall
After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This August
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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Eight New Movies You Can Watch Right Now That Have Been Fast-Tracked From Cinemas to Streaming
Get comfy on the couch with 'Furiosa', the latest gem from Hirokazu Kore-eda and a hypnotic vision of an AI-dominated future.
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News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Sydney This Week
Here's all of the restaurant openings, tour announcements and city news that caught our attention over the last seven days.
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NewsSights of the Rising Sun: Where to Find Japan's Gorgeous Natural Gems
From magical sakura groves to mountains that split the sky, Japan's natural beauty is unbeatable. Start exploring with this guide.
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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This August
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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News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Sydney This Week
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NewsThe Eight Best Coastal Spots for Whale Watching Across Australia
Catch these majestic mammals frolicking along the coast on their annual migration.
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NewsWe're Looking for a Roving Reporter to Join a Once-in-a-Lifetime Guided Tour Across Vietnam
If you've got a nose for adventure and an eye for what makes a great video, this is the giveaway for you.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend
Celebrate rum month at Sydney Harbour Marriott, hit up the west for a massive multicultural food festival or catch STC’s onstage version of a gothic classic.
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Sal's Authentic New York Pizza — Darlinghurst
314-318 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
Experience pizza like a New Yorker at this small chain from a Big Apple stalwart that's been cooking up classic NYC slices for almost 50 years.
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RestaurantSuburgia Redfern
231 Chalmers Street, Redfern
You'll be spoilt for choice at this burger joint in Redfern, which boasts a wide-spanning menu of dishes that are inspired by Sydney suburbs.
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RestaurantEmperor's Puffs
96-100 Hay Street, Haymarket
Eat as many as you'd like without putting a dent in your wallet.
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Gitano
53 Cross Street, Double Bay
So you think you know Mexican food? This upmarket Double Bay fonda serving refined regional dishes prepared with traditional techniques begs to differ.
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