Reinvented once more, Bar Freda's is making its move to The Abercrombie with a new neighbourhood bar and regular club nights.
The legendary Darlinghurst club is being reimagined with a refreshed interior, weekly music and entertainment program, and secluded sensory space.
Design envy alert: these are the restaurants, retail spaces and residences that are setting the 2025 style standard.
This is the final concert that'll be added to her trip Down Under, with the music megastar doing two shows each in Sydney and Melbourne, plus one in Brisbane.
Add this to your list next time that you head to Japan — Single O's latest outpost will serve coffee cocktails and wine alongside the roastery's acclaimed coffee.
This weekend in and around Sydney, you can enjoy unlimited tastings at a wine party, tuck into a seafood feast and catch a Tony-winning musical.
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NewsFirst Look: The New Freda's Is a Welcoming Neighbourhood Bar Inspired by Legendary After-Hours Cities
Reinvented once more, Bar Freda's is making its move to The Abercrombie with a new neighbourhood bar and regular club nights.
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NewsComing Soon: AURA Is the New Inclusive Nightlife Destination That's Taking Over the Former ARQ Digs
The legendary Darlinghurst club is being reimagined with a refreshed interior, weekly music and entertainment program, and secluded sensory space.
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NewsComing Soon: Australia's Single O Is Adding Its First-Ever Day-to-Night Venue to Its Growing Lineup of Tokyo Cafes
Add this to your list next time that you head to Japan — Single O's latest outpost will serve coffee cocktails and wine alongside the roastery's acclaimed coffee.
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NewsNow Open: The Malaya Has Relaunched at Grosvenor Place with Revamped Cuisine and Cocktails Mastered Over 60 Years
This Sydney mainstay started its life on George Street — and now it's back there six decades later.
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NewsNow Open: Pub Classics Have Scored an Italian Remix at Roberto's, Which Is New to the Sutherland Shire's Bangor Tavern
The team behind Cronulla beachfront fave Bobby's has brought the same coastal flair and culinary smarts to this massive al fresco venue.
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NewsNow Open: Nawabi Is the New Surry Hills Restaurant That's Showcasing Recipes from the Mughal Empire
Enjoy time-honoured classics taken from one of India's most influential dynasties at this cosy Cleveland Street spot.
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RestaurantEnnui
461 Pitt Street, Haymarket
This well-hidden French wine and diner bar inspires anything but a feeling of ennui.
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RestaurantIto Restaurant
413-415 Crown Street, Surry Hills
Get a taste of Italian and Japanese hybrid dishes at this two-storey Crown Street izakaya.
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RestaurantGenzo
168 Walker Street, North Sydney
Find a taste of Tokyo tucked away in this Walker Street joint just north of the bridge.
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RestaurantLankan Filling Station
58 Riley Street, East Sydney
This trailblazing Sri Lankan diner is entering a new era of fusion dishes and inventive flavours.
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CafeHippo Espresso
468 The Esplanade, Warners Bay
One of the most beloved cafes in the state can be found in Warners Bay.
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RestaurantMargaret
30-36 Bay Street, Double Bay
Culinary icon Neil Perry shares the most intimate and personal menu of his career at this award-winning restaurant in Double Bay.
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BarLi'l Darlin Crows Nest
23 Willoughby Road, Crows Nest
Surry Hills' playful restaurant and bar now has a sibling, pairing cocktails and sharing menus in the lower North Shore.
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BarMountain Culture Brewery Redfern
158 Regent Street , Redfern
Enjoy fan favourites and rotating new brews at Australia's fastest-growing craft brewer's third outpost — and its first in the inner city.
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BarThe Light Brigade
2A Oxford St, Woollahra
Woodfired pizzas and cocktails, plus a rooftop that's 83 metres above sea level.
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BarWentworth Bar
101 Phillip Street, Sydney
This leafy rooftop retreat is an oasis of fun where you can kick back with friends as you sip oversized cocktails and bop to pumping DJ sets.
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NewsThe Pedro Pascal-Led Fantastic Four Face Julia Garner's Silver Surfer in the New Full 'First Steps' Trailer
Marvel's first family is finally joining the MCU — and so are some of their adversaries, including Galactus.
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News"There Are Many Kinds of Death" in the Intense New Trailer for Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's '28 Years Later'
Starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes, this British zombie franchise is back — 23 years since the first film and 18 since its initial sequel.
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NewsSydney Comedy Festival Is Taking Over Bondi Pavilion for Five Nights of Top-Tier Stand-Up
The best way to enjoy live comedy? Beachside, with a drink in hand.
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NewsWhen Murderous Memes Disrupt a First Date in a Nifty, Twisty Thriller: Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar Chat 'Drop'
The latest movie from 'Happy Death Day' filmmaker Christopher Landon aims to mix a modern Hitchcock feel with 90s thrillers — and that was part of the appeal for its two stars.
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NewsAddictive Aussie Noir, Being Haunted by the Past and Ignoring Jason Isaacs' Advice: Luke Arnold and Bella Heathcote Talk 'Scrublands: Silver'
One of the best new Australian series of 2023 is back for a second season, bringing another of Chris Hammer's Martin Scarsden novels to the small screen.
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NewsAfter Already Announcing a Second Melbourne Show, Lady Gaga Has Added Another Sydney Gig to Her 2025 Australian Tour
This is the final concert that'll be added to her trip Down Under, with the music megastar doing two shows each in Sydney and Melbourne, plus one in Brisbane.
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EventLoose Lips at The Wine Bar
Sat, 19 Apr, 2025
The International, Sydney
Enjoy unlimited tastings of 100 wines, genre-defying pizza and chats with fellow wine lovers this Easter Saturday.
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EventNutella Lovers' High Tea
Sat, 12 Apr 2025, Sat, 26 Apr 2025
Sailmaker Restaurant, Sydney
There are three seatings only for this Nutella-fuelled high tea.
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EventEaster Weekend Dining at Sailmaker Restaurant
Fri, 18 Apr 2025, Sun, 20 Apr 2025
Sailmaker Restaurant, Sydney
Outsource Easter this year and settle in for a seafood-centred three-course dinner or lunch buffet — followed by an Easter-themed dessert spread.
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EventCarriageworks Farmers Market
Sat, 19 Apr, 2025
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, 19 Apr, 2025
Glebe Public School, Glebe
Glebe's weekly go-to for pre-loved fashion, vinyl records and freshly made limeade.
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EventAll-Day Happy Hour at Island Radio
Sun, 20 Apr, 2025
Island Radio, Redfern
Sip on Reccy lager and glasses of house-made wine for just $7 — or $10 cocktails — all day long.
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EventGimme More Sundays at Untied
Multiple single dates
Untied, Barangaroo
Swing by the breezy Barangaroo rooftop venue every Sunday in April for an epic day party in honour of Y2K — featuring bottomless, self-serve frosé.
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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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EventMarrickville Organic Food and Farmers Market
Sun, 20 Apr, 2025
Addison Road Community Centre, Marrickville
This popular market has it all, from organic produce and yummy street eats to vintage fashions and pre-loved homewares.
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EventGood Friday Extended Trading at Sydney Fish Market
Fri, 18 Apr, 2025
Sydney Fish Market, Sydney
With more than 50,000 visitors expected, the waterfront market is opening for a whopping 12 hours on Good Friday.
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EventThe Warehouse Project
Thu, 24 Apr, 2025
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Manchester's rave scene is heading to Sydney for a second year, this time with Partiboi69, Hector Oaks, X-Coast and more on the decks.
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EventRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Thu, 24 Apr, 2025
Enmore Theatre, Newtown
The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Sydney.
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EventAnzac Day at Felons Manly
Fri, 25 Apr, 2025
Felons Brewing Co. Manly, Manly
Try your luck at a rare game of two-up and help raise money for a good cause.
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EventSunday Sips and Sounds at Henry Deane
Sun, 13 Apr and Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Henry Deane, Millers Point
Hit up this Sunday session after 2pm in April (other than Easter Sunday) and you might be treated to a G&T on the house.
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NewsFrom Dreamy Dining Rooms to Moody Basement Bars, Nearly 200 Venues Have Been Shortlisted for the 2025 Australian Interior Design Awards
Design envy alert: these are the restaurants, retail spaces and residences that are setting the 2025 style standard.
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NewsALDI's Streetwear Collection Is Back for 2025 — This Time with 29 Pieces, All for Under $20 Each
After 2024's range sold out, the supermarket chain has a new lineup of branded threads on offer, including hoodies, beanies and sneakers.
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NewsYou Can Hang Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' on Your Wall at Home — After You Recreate It with Lego
Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.
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NewsAdore Beauty Is Opening Its First Australian Bricks-and-Mortar Store in Melbourne — And Yes, It Will Have Tim Tam Giveaways Too
This new Westfield Southland store is but the first of many, as Adore Beauty is planning to open a national store network over the next few years.
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NewsThe Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Her
Treat the ladies in your life to something special this Christmas.
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NewsThe Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Him
Christmas presents that aren’t socks and undies.
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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Easter Long Weekend
This weekend in and around Sydney, you can enjoy unlimited tastings at a wine party, tuck into a seafood feast and catch a Tony-winning musical.
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NewsTen Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Sydney
Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best hot cross buns and Easter eggs.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
This week in and around Sydney, you can hunt down Easter treats around town — including cocktails — then spend the long weekend at Bluesfest.
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NewsThe Ten Best Caves to Visit Near Sydney
Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones.
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NewsFrom BattleKarts to Viking Feasts: A Gamer's Dream Weekend Out in Melbourne
Whether you're in Melbourne for esports or epic eats, these spots will satisfy your cravings for late-night gaming, cocktails and fun.
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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Easter Long Weekend
This weekend in and around Sydney, you can enjoy unlimited tastings at a wine party, tuck into a seafood feast and catch a Tony-winning musical.
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NewsThis 42-Kilometre Walking Trail on the NSW North Coast Weaves Through Ancient Rainforest, Volcanic Mountains and Spectacular Waterfalls
Traversing three parks in the Tweed Byron Hinterland, the Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk spotlights the region's incredible biodiversity and cultural significance.
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NewsGet the Break You Deserve with These Unique Experiences Across the Shoalhaven
It's nature vs nurture for all the unforgettable experiences awaiting you in the Shoalhaven.
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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week
This week in and around Sydney, you can hunt down Easter treats around town — including cocktails — then spend the long weekend at Bluesfest.
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NewsComing Soon: King Island's Kittawa Lodge Is Hosting a Lavish Guest Chef Series and Launching a Luxurious New Retreat
You can join renowned chefs Rosheen Kaul and Stephen Nairn for a three-day feast as you rest your head amid plush and private surrounds.
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Ennui
461 Pitt Street, Haymarket
This well-hidden French wine and diner bar inspires anything but a feeling of ennui.
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RestaurantChinese Noodle House
8 Quay Street, Haymarket
A banging BYO diner at Prince Trade Centre.
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BarThe Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
8-12 Sydney Street, Marrickville
Located inside Hawke's Brewery, this neighbourhood pub harks back to boozers of the 1980s and serves an Australian-Chinese bistro menu with deep fried Viennetta.
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RestaurantMAIZ Mexican Food
33 Enmore Road, Newtown
Flavour-packed Mexican dishes, weekly tostada nights and specialty cocktails await you at this Enmore Road spot.
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RestaurantBar Reggio
135 Crown Street, Darlinghurst
This long-running Italian restaurant has all the right ingredients for your next group get-togethers.
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