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NewsGABS Hits Pause: Australia's Biggest Beer Festival Takes a Breather Ahead of a 2027 Return
Following a takeover from the Schwartz Family Company, this much-loved beer festival will brew up some fresh ideas before it returns in a year's time.
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NewsThese Venues Serve Up Some of Sydney's Most Unique Margaritas, and They Have One Ingredient in Common
The Mexican cocktail is a staple on bar menus, but here are some true standouts.
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NewsST. ALi Is Helping You Stuff Stockings and Enjoy a Cracking Brew This Christmas with Its Festive Nutcracker Blend
This annual Christmas blend has no interest in subtlety, offering strong festive notes that'll impress your coffee-loving friends and family.
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NewsFour Pillars Is Bringing Back Its Pudding-Like Australian Christmas Gin, Perfect for Gifting or Sipping on the Big Day
Marking its tenth limited-edition release, this Aussie-inspired gin features all the notes and character needed to level up your Christmas lunch.
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NewsAtop The Porter House Precinct, Baijiu-Led Bar See See Now Serves Innovative Moutai-Forward Cocktails and Lee Ho Fook Snacks
Ascend to the top level of this reimagined dining precinct to discover a sultry cocktail spot breaking new ground with China's national spirit.
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NewsWatsons Bay Hotel Has Reopened Its Sun-Drenched Decks Just in Time for Summer, Following an Extensive $3 Million Renovation
With the hotel's extensive renovation now complete, guests can get back to admiring the scenery or party up a storm at a brand-new Amalfi-inspired beach club event.
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GuideSip, Snack and Savour: These Sydney Bars Are Pairing Haku Vodka Martinis with Rice-Inspired Bites
This winter, discover elegant Haku Vodka martinis paired with inventive snacks that celebrate Japanese rice craftsmanship.
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GuideSydney Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.
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GuideThe Most Popular Bars in Sydney for 2024
Beloved drinking holes, new brewery bars and a whole lot of rooftops — they’ve all grabbed your attention this year.
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GuideThe 50 Best Bars in Sydney Right Now — Ranked
Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive mezcal collection, an intimate date-night spot or the best bar snacks around, these are our picks for the best bars in Sydney.
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Guide
The Best Rooftop Bars in Sydney Right Now
The only way is up at these sky-bound bars, where crisp drinks and yummy snacks come with a generous pour of fun in the sun.
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GuideThe 20 Best Pubs in Sydney
Looking for a new local? This selection of classic boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.
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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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GuideHola Amigos: Five Latin American and Spanish Restaurants for Cocktails and Comida with Your Mates
Move aside espresso martinis, there's a new coffee cocktail in town — and these venues are shouting the first 43 orders.
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GuideThe Most Popular Cafes in Sydney for 2024 So Far
Revamped inner-city favourites, new spots from local stalwarts and bakeries that had you lining up around the corner — these all made the list of your most clicked-on cafes for 2024.
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GuideThe Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Sydney
Warm up over fireside beers, whisky cocktails and gravy-covered roasts.
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NewsWe Spoke to the Former Owners of The Everleigh About the Cocktail Rules They Live By — and the Drink They Think Will Define This Summer
The duo behind some of Melbourne’s most iconic bars have just released 'The Madrusan Cocktail Companion' — a 2800-recipe behemoth that’s rewriting the rules of modern mixology.
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NewsThis Just In: Two Australian Bars Have Been Ranked in The World's 50 Best Bars List, With One Popular, Petite-Sized Spot Taking Out The Best Bar in Australasia
The list, as voted for by more than 800 experts across the world, represents an international guide to the best bars and drinking destinations globally.
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NewsHow to Decode a French Wine List (And Actually Know What You're Ordering)
French wine doesn’t have to be confusing. Here’s how to read a list, understand the regions and order a bottle with confidence.
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NewsAustralia's Wine List of the Year Awards Have Been Handed Out, and a Melbourne Newcomer Making the Great Wines of the World More Accessible, has Come Out on Top
The Melbourne wine house dominated across many categories this year, and with more than 150 wines by the glass, we’re not surprised.
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NewsHerbs Taverne, Loved for Its Complex and Bitter Concoctions, is Giving You the Chance to Win $1000 Worth of Their Signature Drink This Negroni Week
This is a golden ticket to the best bar tab in town.
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NewsFrom Little Things: We Asked Established Hospitality Pros How They Turned a Small Business Into a Multi-Venue Brand
The co-founder and director of Mörk Chocolate on growing a hospitality business organically and why staying focused is everything.
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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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RestaurantEla Ela
81 Sussex St, Sydney
Chef Peter Consistis' latest venture reimagines Greek cuisine with a modern twist at the former pub turned five-venue hospitality hub, The Bristol.
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RestaurantRowlee Wines
19 Lake Canobolas Road, Nashdale
Experience the ultimate wine-lovers' escape at this winery outside Orange.
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RestaurantPrinthie Wines
208 Nancarrow Lane, Nashdale
Experience wine with altitude paired with oysters farmed on site.
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RestaurantRoast Republic
174 Clarence Street, Sydney
Succulent barbecue ribs and spicy buffalo wings are singing out for your dining pleasure at this Clarence Street locale.
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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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BarKahii Kissaten
364 Kent Street, Sydney
Start your day with matcha and croissants and end it with wine and oysters — all at this inner-city spot.
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RestaurantSanta Catarina
152-156 Clarence Street, Sydney
A Oaxacan restaurant with an outrageous mezcal collection hidden away in Sydney's YCK Laneway precinct.
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NewsFrom Mimi's to Bert's, Here's Where to Celebrate Chablis Week
Selected venues across Sydney are serving Chablis and oyster specials this spring—here’s where to get yours.
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NewsTreat Your Palate to These Peanut Butter Whisky Cocktails, Developed by a Bartender
With this surprisingly versatile spirit you can recreate PB&J sandwiches or give a creative twist to a classic whiskey cocktail.
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NewsBar Patron Is Embracing Its Name, Shifting Away From Sit-Down Mexican Cuisine to Focus on Easygoing Harbourfront Cocktails
Changing up its vibe, this much-loved spot for Mexican-inspired dinners is ready to serve casual cocktails inspired by regional flavours.
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NewsGlenfiddich and Aston Martin Have Unveiled a 16-year-old Whisky, Just in Time for Father's Day
If you’re looking for a special Father’s Day gift idea, this collaboration between Glenfiddich and the Aston Martin Formula One Team is sure to tick all the right boxes.
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NewsFrom Simple Sips to Complex Quaffs: Five Ways to Enjoy Peanut Butter Whiskey
Whether you're dipping a toe or diving straight in, here are five easy ways to try this surprisingly versatile flavoured whiskey.
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Feature"It's About Perfecting the Basics": Honouring Hakumai with Wen Wang
The Sydney bartender reveals his approach to Japanese craftsmanship and the simple beauty of a rice-based martini.
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EventAll About Women 2026
Sun, 8 Mar, 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Hear centrepiece talks from change-making heads of government, justice-seeking journalists and razor-sharp authors as part of this powerhouse lineup.
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EventFelons Barrel Room Launch Weekend
Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec 2025
Felons Brewing Co. Manly, Manly
Experience this fully realised wharfside brewery, featuring three days of top-notch live music, Vietnamese cuisine and barrel-aged beers.
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EventOperation Sickie at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
Multiple single dates
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Marrickville
It's every Australians right to chuck a sickie, so let this Marrickville boozer reward you with big discounts on six occasions this summer.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Hordern Pavilion
Fri, 6 Mar, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Off the back of a headline festival appearance, this Belgian techno superstar is heading to Sydney for this tour's one and only sideshow.
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EventIggy's and PIÑA Takeover at Venroy
Sat, 6 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec 2025
VENROY, Bondi Beach
Some of Sydney's best matcha and pastries are coming together this December only.
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EventChristmas at Darling Harbour 2025
Mon, 17 Nov - Thu, 25 Dec 2025
Darling Harbour, Sydney
With a stacked lineup of free festive fun, Darling Harbour 2025 is ready to melt the heart of even the grinchiest among us.
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EventTHE WORKS at Carriageworks
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 - Fri, 16 Jan 2026
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Get immersed in the inaugural season of this cutting-edge warehouse event, featuring groundbreaking electronic stars from around the globe.
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EventMov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Barangaroo, Barangaroo
Catch up on classics and 2025's biggest movies on mattresses on the sand at Barangaroo.
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EventWaterworld Central Sydney 2026
Fri, 9 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Get ready to cool off and make memories as you slip, slide, and splash your way through the holidays.
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EventThe Morning Circuit
Sat, 6 Dec, 2025
Circular Quay, Sydney
The first Saturday of summer is host to a delicious new run club and sandwich collab.
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NewsFast Fine-Dining Restaurant Ette Sydney Has Launched $10 Happy Hour Drinks and $12 Espresso Martinis
Make your work day a little brighter with limoncello spritzes, house wine and beer, or drop in for a late-night mascarpone-infused Ettespresso or spiced Double Black espresso martini.
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NewsYou Could Win a $200 Voucher to Enjoy Haku Vodka Martinis in Sydney or Melbourne
Whether you like yours shaken, stirred or perfectly paired with a crispy rice snack — this is your sign to book a night out.
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NewsSteam Secrets: We Asked a Barista How to Make the Most of Plant-Based Milk
World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas shares his expert advice on steaming, pairing and getting the best out of plant-based milks.
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NewsSkrewed Classics: How to Give Your Favourite Cocktails a Peanut Butter Twist
From an old fashioned to an espresso martini, here are seven classic cocktails that taste better with peanut butter whiskey.
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FeatureA Beginner's Guide to Rice Vodka
As drinks go, few are as (literally) polished as rice-based vodka.
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FeatureHonouring Hakumai
What does quality vodka and high-end sushi have in common? A humble, but high end grain.
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Guide
Sip, Snack and Savour: These Sydney Bars Are Pairing Haku Vodka Martinis with Rice-Inspired Bites
This winter, discover elegant Haku Vodka martinis paired with inventive snacks that celebrate Japanese rice craftsmanship.
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NewsThe Diageo World Class Finals Will See the Country's Eight Best Bartenders Shaking and Stirring for Their Chance to Represent Australia on the Global Stage
The Diageo World Class national final returns this month — and the winner will go on to represent Australia against the world's best in Toronto later this year.
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NewsNow Open: The Vault Is Sydney's New Basement Speakeasy Hidden in a 1930s Bank Vault — And It Opens for Just Six People at a Time
Clocking in at less than ten square metres, this luxe pop-up bar is pouring Lark whisky from a secret strongroom beneath a five-star hotel.
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NewsDarlo After Dark Is Bringing Dark Mofo Vibes to the Inner City
Ten days of late-night art, unexpected gigs and solstice energy in the heart of Darlo.
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NewsGive the Gift of Free Beer as Heaps Normal's Karma Cases Campaign Invites Customers to Support Their Favourite Venues
Do a good deed for your go-to venue and help others avoid a dreaded hangover.
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NewsNow Open: Bombies Is Freshwater's New 1970s-Inspired Rooftop Bar and Music Venue Channeling Beach House Party Energy
With a stacked calendar of live music and entertainment and a swinging 70s surf aesthetic, this new rooftop spot is bringing a wave of energy to a historic Northern Beaches venue.
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NewsW Sydney Is Shaking and Stirring for Martini Season, Presenting a Month-Long In-Room Cocktail Service with Belvedere Vodka
Relish mini martinis made in your luxury suite, then head to the bar to sip three limited-edition creations paired with deluxe snacks.
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NewsMassive Sports Bar The Sporting Globe Has Reopened at King Street Wharf with New AR Darts Lanes, Jumbotron Screens and a 3am Licence
The Sporting Globe King Street Wharf is back in action — and it's bigger, brighter and louder than ever.
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NewsNow Open: Kahii After Dark Is Sydney's New Dedicated Tea and Coffee Cocktail Bar in a Heritage CBD Building
Stop by this Japanese kissaten after dark to explore a new cocktail menu built around the subtle, complex flavours of tea and coffee.
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NewsThe Inaugural National Wine Festival of Australia Is Hitting Canberra with Tastings, Masterclasses and Themed Dinners
This four-day festival is teeming with wine-forward events, from beginner tasting lessons to guided journeys deep into Mediterranean drops.
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NewsHuge Moves Is Living Up to Its Name, Taking Over All Three Levels of The International for 2025's Wine-Fuelled Festival
With more than 150 wines paired with snacky Italian bites, a rooftop afterparty and DJs all afternoon, Huge Moves is back and bigger than ever.
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NewsFour Pillars' Martini Collective Is Back for 2025, Pairing Mini Martinis with Bites Across Sydney and Melbourne
This celebration of the martini is taking over Sydney and Melbourne until mid-June, so you can compare and contrast mini martinis against high-end snacks.
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NewsCantina OK! Has Just Dropped a New Ritual-Inspired Cocktail Menu Featuring Grass Jelly, Burnt Chilli and Palo Santo
This laneway bar's conceptual new cocktail menu reimagines grounding everyday rituals, from the ancient to the uniquely modern.
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NewsTio's Cerveceria Is Now Shaking Up Pickle, Biscoff and Lao Gan Ma Margaritas — Because the Internet Said So
Tio's new menu is taking inescapable viral ingredients and pouring them straight into your margarita.
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NewsNow Open: Pairing Its Sydney Opera House Views and Celebrity-Favourite Rooftop Bar with a Revamp, Cruise Bar & Restaurant Is Back
This airy waterfront icon has reopened with a brand-new look, plus cuisine inspired by Australian landscapes.
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NewsIntroducing We Three: The Marrickville Bar That Combines Late Night Dining and $8 Happy hours in a Dog-Friendly Space for All Diners
What's more Marrickville than affordable wine and a bar open to humans and dogs alike?
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NewsEarn Your Distilling Credentials: International Spirits Academy Is Launching in Sydney with a Four-Level Program
Hit the books, as well as the bar, with this expert-led certification program setting a global benchmark in distilling education.
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NewsNow Open: Herbs Taverne Is MUCHO Group's Ruby-Red Negroni Bar That Combines Sydney's Pantry with European Traditions
This sixth MUCHO Group venue fuses a mishmash of influences, from Renaissance paintings to New York indie nostalgia.
