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NewsThis Surry Hills Pub Is Turning into a Canine Retreat for The Month of June — Including a Free "Pawkie" With Gravy, and Plush Wool Beds
Forrester's beloved Yappy Hour just got a cold-weather upgrade, and your pup is the VIP.
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NewsGuinness Is More Popular Than Ever — Here's Where to Find a Pint in Sydney
Guinness is having a moment — here's where to find a properly poured pint of the black stuff in Sydney.
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NewsThis Just in: The World's Best Burgers List Has Been Revealed, and We're Sorry, Melbourne, But Sydney Has Dominated This Round
A remarkable six Sydney restaurants have ranked in the top 20 list.
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NewsThis Just in: Brooki Bakehouse's Cookie Empire Continues to Expand, with Plans for Its Next Pop-Up Just Announced
So which city has landed the cookie jackpot this time? Drum roll, please…
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NewsNow Open: The Hideaway Is Bondi Junction's Underground Hangout for Late-Night Supper, Caviar Martinis and Nonchalant Jazz
Bondi Junction's after-dark era has arrived, with this moody new basement venue pairing martinis, jazz and supper well into the night.
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NewsMessina Is Back with a Bake-at-Home Pie for Winter, with Its Latest Creation Jam-Packed with Biscoff-Infused Dulce de Leche
The bleak winter weather has met its match, with Messina’s gooey Biscoff pie made for especially cosy nights indoors.
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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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GuideThe Best Sydney Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast
Ring in the Year of the Horse this Lunar New Year at one of these stellar Sydney restaurants.
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GuideThe 25 Best Pubs in Sydney
From century-old locals to new and reimagined favourites, these are the venues that define Sydney's pub culture.
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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the paternal figure in your life with a memorable Father's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Steak in Sydney
From dry-aged cuts to highly marbled wagyu — we've got no beef with this list of the best places to slice into a juicy, perfectly seared and expertly rested steak.
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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Mum This Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the leading lady in your life with a memorable Mother's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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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 Italian Restaurants in Sydney
Find where you'll be carb-loading next in Sydney — whether it's in the form of pasta, pizza or panzanella.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Sydney
Whether you like your scoops creamy, salty, deep-fried or vegan, you can find them here.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Pizza in Sydney
From pepperoni-topped slices to vegan rounds, if it's pizza you're craving, we've got you covered.
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NewsYou Could Win Two Tickets to Shell House's Massive Oyster and Semillon Festival
All the oysters you could fit, plus plenty of Semillon and a masterclass of your choice await at this one-day-only event.
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NewsA Two-Day Food and Music Festival is Coming to Leichhardt This June
Sydney's Little Italy is throwing a two-day street party next month, with spritz specials, live jazz, roaming performers and fresh pasta.
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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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RestaurantBar Bruno
18-20 York Street, Sydney
"We see 'neighbourhood' as less about geography and more about connection. Bar Bruno will always offer guests...the same, consistent experience of thoughtful food and genuine hospitality."
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RestaurantAngelica Mexican
42 Solent Circuit, Norwest
A considered menu features familiar flavours with a signature twist like duck mole and wagyu tacos.
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RestaurantPizzeria Sotto
24 Bay Street, Double Bay
This casual, neighbourhood-focused eatery showcases Roman-style thin-crust pizza, great drinks, and easygoing vibes.
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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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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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RestaurantFranca
81 Macleay Street, Potts Point
An ice-cold mini martini with an oyster and caviar, is the ultimate way to start an meal at Franca, setting the tone for an elegant yet relaxed evening out.
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RestaurantThe James
89-113 Kent Street, Millers Point
Tableside Beef Wellington brings a sense of theatre to the evening, as do showstopping desserts such as sticky toffee soufflé.
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RestaurantLinla
413 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
A playful pan-Asian eatery serving the likes of paper bag-shaken fried chicken, fairy bread bao and a bubble tea cocktail.
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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."
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NewsAre You Bruisin' While Choosin'? A Two-Time Australian Strongman Is Here to Stop Shoppers From Squeezing Avos in the Aisle
Strongman champion Eddie Williams has a message you need to hear: Squeezing avocados stops now.
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NewsCheap Chook Alert: El Jannah's New CBD Store Is Celebrating Its Grand Opening Day With $5 Chicken Meals
Sydney's CBD lunch game will never be the same when this Western Sydney icon opens its latest store.
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NewsMake Your Froyo Obsession More Sustainable, as KeepCup and Yo-Chi Unveil a New Reusable Bowl Designed to Slash Single-Use Waste
This limited-edition collab makes cutting down on single-use waste a whole lot sweeter.
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EventUncontained Arts Festival 2026
Fri, 26 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun 2026
Belgrave Street, Kogarah
From inflatable creatures to LED drum shows, this kaleidoscopic after-dark experience returns with creativity and wonder inspired by nature and sustainability.
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EventSouth African Film Festival
Sun, 21 Jun - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Various cinemas across Australia
The eighth run of SAFF will see 33 films direct from South Africa come to cinemas across Australia and New Zealand.
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EventHSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival
Wed, 10 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Various Palace Cinemas around Australia, Moore Park
The annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American filmmaking returns to Australian screens this winter.
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EventThe Music of the Lord of the Rings
Thu, 16 Jul - Sat, 18 Jul 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Explore the music of The Lord of the Rings like never before, with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Art of the Score.
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EventAvatar: Forms of Vishnu
Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Naala Badu Building, AGNSW, Sydney
This massive exhibition explores the many forms of the Hindu deity Vishnu, as depicted in 200 works that span 1500 years.
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EventBastille Festival
Thu, 16 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Circular Quay, Sydney
Warm up this winter — this four-day soirée is taking over Circular Quay and The Rocks with French food, wine and entertainment.
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EventSheltering at the Sydney Opera House
Wed, 3 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney
Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to the Sydney Opera House this June with Sheltering, a powerful triple bill exploring First Nations stories and connection to Country.
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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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EventSydney Symphony Presents Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone In Concert
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney
Step back in time to the beginning of an iconic franchise, brought to life by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
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EventHayu FanFest
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026
Secret Location in Sydney, Sydney
Bringing reality TV into the real world, this streaming platform's landmark event is headed to Sydney for the first time.
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NewsThis Just in: Neil Perry Continues to Revolutionise Double Bay with Plans for a New Roman-Style Pizzeria Just Revealed
The new venue will be a relaxed, neighbourhood-focused joint, showcasing Roman-style thin-crust pizza and great drinks.
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NewsPaddington's Caness is Turning One and Celebrating With an All-Star Chef Takeover for Charity
The Oxford Street spot is handing over the kitchen to a crew of chefs for an afternoon of $15 sandwiches to raise funds for OzHarvest.
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NewsA Sweet Slice of Humble Pie Is the Ultimate Mother's Day Treat Thanks to This Sydney Bakery's Long-Anticipated Creation
Unveiled just in time for Mother's Day, this seasonal apple custard creation packs nostalgia into every slice.
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NewsWhere to Celebrate Mother's Day in Sydney
Secure your spot as the favourite child with this round-up of the best places to take Mum this Mother's Day.
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NewsBoost Your Morning Routine with this Limited-Edition Collab Between an Iconic Smoothie Bar and a Specialty Coffee Brand
The new menu items available include a Maple Pink Salt Iced Coffee, a Salted Honey Coffee Smoothie and a Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie.
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NewsMILKRUN is Giving Away Free Grocery Items Across Four Days — Here's How to Get Yours
Here’s how to claim one of the 20,000 deliveries of your favourite snacks.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best New Drinks From Australian Makers Right Now
From a Margot Robbie-approved paloma to a Tasmanian Pinot Noir gin and a smarter wave of session-friendly RTDs — these are the new Australian drinks worth pouring right now.
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NewsThis Just In: Three Australian Venues Land Spots on Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Hot List of Best New Restaurants
Three Aussie venues have received the ultimate pat on the back, featuring on one of the world’s most influential food and travel lists.
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NewsThis Just In: No, You're Not Imagining It — Aussie's Are Shouting Each Other Nearly 40 Percent Less at the Pub
As brewing costs add to the cost-of-living pile, one in three Aussies reports they don't shout rounds anymore.
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Guide
The 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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NewsCP On: How Do We Future-Proof the Hospitality Industry?
With crisis after crisis piling on costs for venue owners and operators, how is the hospo world preparing for whatever the future may hold?
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NewsComing Soon: Pizza'Mare Delivers the a'Mare Experience Without the Fine-Dining Price Tag
The lauded Barangaroo restaurant will expand into a three-part venue — adding a new upstairs pizzeria and aperitivo bar.
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NewsTurning 125 Years Young, the Lord Roberts Hotel Is Celebrating Its Huge Milestone with a Throwback Menu and Venue Revamp
Marking a milestone worth celebrating, this historic Darlinghurst pub is winding back the clock with a month-long specials menu and a retro renovation.
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NewsInside Fox Coffee, Brisbane's 130kg-a-Week Espresso Powerhouse
How a humble family-run warehouse coffee roastery in Brisbane's inner north transformed into a local community hub.
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NewsComing Soon: Pineapples and Parisian Fare — Ananas Returns to The Rocks with Seasonal French Cuisine and a Champagne Focus
Almost a decade since this French brasserie closed, it's returning to The Rocks with a renewed flair for Parisian-style cuisine and pineapple lamps.
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NewsNeil Perry's Margaret Has Been Named the Second-Best Steak Restaurant in the World — with 22 Australian Eateries Making the List
Almost a fifth of the eateries on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2026 are from Australia.
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NewsComing Soon: The Golden Age of Mid-Century Manhattan Dining Is Headed to Sydney, with Vito's Opening in the Burns Philp Building
Sydney is set to channel old New York elegance, as this Italian-American restaurant revives the ritual and romance of mid-century Manhattan dining.
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NewsCP On: Is the Vanilla Slice the Most Divisive Dessert in Australia?
Some can't get enough of it, some won't go near it, but the humble vanilla slice has an unshakeable podium spot as one of Australia's most iconic desserts.
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NewsHeaps Normal Is Pouring Thousands of Free Schooners Nationwide This Friday to Celebrate Its New Draught Brew
The leading non-alcoholic brewery has broken new ground with its latest brew, and you can try it for free in a nationwide Friday happy hour.
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NewsThese Are the Craft Beer Trends to Look Out For in 2026
We spoke with Trent from Smiley Brewing Co about the craft beers that are flying out the door in 2026.
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NewsComing Soon: Cronulla Set to Land a New Day-to-Night Music Room, Bar and French Bistro, With Meadow Launching in May
Meadow is set to reinvigorate the evolving Cronulla hospo offering with a music-forward, drinks-led experience.
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NewsThis Just In: Josh and Julie Niland Are Celebrating Ten Years of Saint Peter by Collaborating With the World's Best Chefs
Australia's top seafood chef is welcoming talents from the world's best kitchens to exclusive dinners at his Paddington restaurant.
