• News

    From The Ace Hotel to Tio's, the Hollywood Quarter Is Hosting a Huge Gig Trail for One Night Only

    A haul of Surry Hills venues are inviting guests to come in for free live music and some rocking food and drink deals - for one night of revelry.

  • News

    Now Open: Pleasure Club Is the Hedonistic New Newtown Bar From the Odd Culture Crew

    From 4pm to 4am Pleasure Club invites you to indulge in high-concept cocktails and expect the unexpected.

  • News

    Don't Miss the Maybe Cocktail Festival When It Returns in April with Legends of the Global Bar Scene

    The world's best bartenders will be pouring at Sydney's drinking establishments for the Maybe Cocktail Festival 2024.

  • News

    Kent Street Is Now Home to a Vietnamese-Inspired 'Microbar' Disguised as a Banh Mi Street Cart

    The sexy 32-seater is serving up one-of-a-kind cocktails under lantern light, hidden among the laneways of Ken Street.

  • Guide

    Italian Bars and Restaurants Across Australia That Will Transport You to the Amalfi Coast

    Forget Euro summer — get a taste of la dolce vita at one of these stunning homegrown spots.

  • News

    Bar Messenger Is the New Roman God-Inspired Wine Bar Hidden in the Heart of Circular Quay

    This new art deco wine bar has graced Sydney's CBD — and you'll find it hidden underneath an iconic sculpture of the Roman messenger god Mercury.

Latest Guides
  • Guide

    Enmore Road Is Expanding Its Entertainment Offerings This Spring — Here Are Our Top Picks

    Expect comedy shows popping up in hair salons, Sydney Fringe Festival acts taking over bars and live music having even more rooms to ring out loud in.

  • Guide

    Where to See Incredible Live Shows in the Inner West (And Where to Grab a Drink Nearby)

    Pair incredible live music, comedy and more with these foolproof pre- and post-show bev spots.

  • News

    Tio's Is Shouting $1000 Worth of Free Margaritas to Commemorate Its Tenth Birthday

    Celebrate a decade of your favourite Surry Hills tequila den with a birthday party and a massive margarita giveaway.

  • News

    Six Sydney Beer Gardens to Check Out at Any Time of the Year

    Beat the winter blues with a pint in hand at these glorious green spaces across the city.

  • News

    Five Great Sydney Pubs Where You Can Catch a Live Gig

    Cosy pub vibes are that much better when there's live music — here's where to get your fix of both in Sydney.

Latest Places
  • Bar

    Taphouse Sydney

    122 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst

    The Taphouse 2.0 brings fun wines, long necks of Tsingtao and succulent Chinese meals to Darlinghurst under the guidance of the Forresters team.

  • Bar

    Baharat

    100 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo

    This Turkish bar and eatery is sprinkling some spice onto the streets of Barangaroo, featuring flavour-filled classics and inventive cocktails.

  • Bar

    Woollahra Hotel

    116 Queen Street, Woollahra

    This eastern suburbs bar boasts a breezy outdoor area and food from an ex-Chin Chin chef.

  • Bar

    Odd Culture Newtown

    266 King Street, Newtown

    An exciting Newtown wine bar with cracking French-meets-Japanese fare from the team behind the Old Fitz.

  • Bar

    Mille Vini

    397 Crown Street, Surry Hills

    An exciting overhaul of the Italian bar brings a fresh face to Surry Hills' eat street.

  • Bar

    Lola's Level 1

    186 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach

    Oysters, martinis and Mediterranean meals star at this 94-seat venue from two Sydney hospitality mainstays.

  • Bar

    Pub Life Kitchen

    265 Bulwara Road, Ultimo

    Four long years after shutting down, beloved burger joint Pub Life Kitchen returned to the bottom of the Lord Wolseley Hotel.

  • Bar

    Sammy Junior

    66 King Street, Sydney

    Now open on King Street, it's slinging cuppas and breakfast bites by day, and sandwiches and mini cocktails in the afternoon.

  • Bar

    Nakano Darling

    14 Steam Mill Lane, Haymarket

    This Haymarket izakaya serves up highballs and free karaage chicken during happy hour.

  • Bar

    Nikkei Bar & Restaurant

    216 Commonwealth Street, Surry Hills

    The Tokyo Bird team is serving up a Japanese-Peruvian menu at its newest Surry Hills restaurant.

  • News

    Six Spins on a Classic Negroni for Every Moment of the Week

    Including ones made with rum, whiskey and prosecco.

  • News

    How to Make a Berry White with Natalie Ng from Door Knock

    It includes a fruity ‘roll-up' and spiced port that you can use again and again.

  • News

    Five Unusual Negroni Recipes You Can Introduce at Your Next Dinner Party

    Including ones for fans of espresso martinis and spritzes.

  • News

    Long-Running Enmore Music Venue Sly Fox Will Sadly Close Forever This Month

    Following a lengthy licensing dispute, the legendary late-night is closing for good.

  • News

    Where to Try These Fancy French Vanilla Vodka Cocktails in Sydney

    Try this limited-edition vanilla vodka by Grey Goose at three of Sydney's top bars.

Latest Events
  • Event

    Sydney Kidz Fest 2024

    Saturday, April 13 - Sunday, April 28, 2024

    The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

    Bring the whole family to The Entertainment Quarter for carnival rides, games, petting zoos and more this April.

  • Event

    Beer Footy Food Festival 2024 Series

    Sunday, May 19, 2024 and Saturday, July 27, 2024 

    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.

  • Event

    Hamilton

    Tuesday, July 30 - Thursday, October 31, 2024

    Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star, Sydney

    Sydney, don't miss your last chance to see the the epic global musical blockbuster on Australian shores.

  • Event

    All-You-Can-Eat Charcoal Chicken

    Saturday, April 13 - Sunday, December 29, 2024

    Henrietta Charcoal Chicken, Surry Hills

    Featuring hot chicks, crispy chips, creamy toum, fattoush salad, Henrietta’s signature hummus, and pickles.

  • Event

    Endless Celebrations at House Made Hospitality

    Monday, March 11 - Tuesday, April 30, 2024

    Various House Made Hospitality venues, Sydney

    You can make any meal bottomless at Grana, Lana, Martinez, Promenade and Easy Tiger until the end of April.

  • Event

    Antique and Collectors Fair

    Sunday, June 16, 2024, Sunday, August 18, 2024 and Sunday, October 20, 2024 

    Wentworth Park Greyhounds, Glebe

    Check out this collectors market for a unique find.

  • Event

    Ten Thousand Suns: 24th Biennale of Sydney

    Saturday, March 9 - Monday, June 10, 2024

    Various locations across Sydney

    More than 400-plus works are on display, created by 96 artists and collectives, at Sydney's biennial citywide art celebration.

  • Event

    A Blueprint for Ruins

    Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Sunday, May 12, 2024

    White Rabbit Gallery, Chippendale

    White Rabbit Gallery's latest stunning exhibition explores forgotten humanity in hyper-modern cities.

  • Event

    LUZIA — Cirque du Soleil

    Sunday, November 24, 2024 - Sunday, January 12, 2025

    Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

    This spectacular Mexican-inspired production is also Cirque du Soleil's first touring performance to feature rain in its acrobatic and artistic scenes.

  • Event

    Perfect Days

    Thursday, March 28 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    Various cinemas in Sydney

    Following a Tokyo toilet cleaner's daily routine, this Oscar-nominated film from acclaimed German director Wim Wenders is as blissful as cinema gets.

  • News

    The Icebergs Terrace Has Been Transformed Into a Lush Pop-Up Bar Overlooking Bondi Beach

    Sip cocktails and eat snacks from the Icebergs Dining Room and Bar's kitchen outdoors this summer.

  • News

    Raise the Bar for After-Work Drinks with These Five Impressive Cocktails

    Upgrade your Friday night with these elegant (yet easy-to-make) cocktails.

  • Guide

    Seven Sydney Bars That'll Take Your Friday Night Drinks to the Next Level

    Celebrate reaching the end of the working week in style.

  • News

    A Look Inside The American Express Vivid Lounge

    Hang out in a neon cosmos, drink in hand, and gaze at some of Vivid’s best spectacles.

  • News

    Sydney Has a New Hidden Pop-Up Bar Dedicated to Highballs

    It's out to bridge the gap between mixed drinks and complicated cocktails.

  • Guide

    Five Sydney Bars Where You Can Enjoy Sparkling Sundowners This Season

    From beachside bars to CBD hot spots, here's where to soak up the summer vibes — drink in hand.

  • News

    Old Mate's Place Is Sydney's New Hard-to-Find Rooftop Bar

    Creative cocktails, Philly cheesesteaks and old-school library vibes tucked away in a Clarence Street office building

  • Guide

    Five Spots to Head for Late-Night Kick Ons in Sydney

    These late-night gems prove that the lockout laws haven't dampened Sydney's party spirit.

  • News

    Redfern Surf Club Is Sydney's Fun New Australiana-Themed Bar

    The cocktail list is an ode to the backyard barbie, the beer lineup heroes local legends and the bar top is home to a taxidermy ibis.

  • News

    Cake Wines Is Reopening With a Full Kitchen and Expanded Drinks Offering This Week

    The Redfern cellar door will now offer a full menu across lunch and dinner and a hefty cocktail list.

  • News

    Oxford Street's Much-Loved Midnight Shift Has Been Bought by Universal Hotels

    The iconic gay bar was snapped up last week by the Sydney hospitality group, which also recently acquired Darlinghurst's Brighton and Oxford Hotels.

  • News

    This Sydney Pub Is Giving Away Free Schooners When It's a Scorcher

    When the mercury hits 45, Abbotts Hotel will give away free beer.

  • News

    Win Exclusive Access to This Pop-Up Where You'll Learn to Mix Martinis Like a Pro

    Get a sneak peek into the interactive pop-up that promises to up your drinks game.

  • News

    The Best Restaurants, Bars and Cafes in the Hills District

    A number of venues have opened in Castle Hill, Winston Hills, Rouse Hill, Dural and Glenhaven—you can officially head to the Hills for a decent feed.

  • News

    A Pub in Adelaide For Every Occasion

    For when you're feeling a little lost for options.

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