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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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NewsComing Soon: Australia's First 67 Pall Mall Is Enlisting Martin Benn and Vicki Wild as Managing Culinary Partners
When this exclusive private wine and dining club opens in Melbourne in mid-2026, the two respected hospitality veterans will guide its culinary direction.
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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.
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NewsNow Open: Sydney Brewery Is Marking Its 20th Anniversary with the Launch of Its Alexandria Brewpub
Expanding the brand's brewing capacity by half a million litres, this new site also offers a quality menu teeming with elevated pub dishes.
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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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GuideCheers to the Years: Sydney Small Bars That Have Become Mainstays in the CBD Nightlife
From hidden speakeasies to wine bars, these are the establishments we keep going back to time and time again.
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NewsBar Planet Has Shaken Up a New Hyperlocal Cocktail Menu in Collaboration with AP Bakery, Goldstreet Dairy and Rooftop Bees
Saying cheers to fellow locals, this trio of new cocktails salutes some of the Inner West's top producers.
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NewsYou Can Now Smash, Spritz and Sip Your Way Through a Five-Senses Cocktail Experience at Grain Bar
Who said cocktails were just made for drinking? Grain Bar is igniting each of the five senses with its playful new cocktail menu.
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NewsDan Murphy's Has Named Australia's Best Wines for 2025 — and They're All Under $50
Dan Murphy's new Best in Glass Wine Awards have named 46 winners across 18 categories, including a heap under $20.
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NewsFrom Fine-Dining to Photobooths, Here's Where to Treat Mum on a Day Out in Sydney This Mother's Day
Raise a glass to mum with these bubbles and big feeds all over town.
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NewsYou Can Try Every Fine Wine on These Restaurant Menus by the Glass Thanks to 2025's Coravin World Wine Tour
Adding Perth and Noosa to its stops for the first time, this month-long by-the-glass celebration opens rare and diverse wines across the country.
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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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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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NewsComing Soon: Herbs Taverne Is MUCHO Group's New Negroni Bar, Exploring the Beloved Cocktail with a Hint of Psychedelia
Drawing inspiration from classic European cocktails, this subterranean spot will launch with 12 core drinks, bringing fresh ideas to old-world aperitifs and digestifs.
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NewsNow Open: Dedicated Negroni Spot Bar Conte Has Launched a Second Location in Sydney's CBD
Bringing the same massive drinks list to its new location, this sister venue to the Surry Hills bar has also added refined Italian dining to the lineup.
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NewsThe Highball Life: Get Familiar with One of Japan's Most Refreshing Drinks
Whisky, soda, ice and citrus. It sounds simple, but the whisky highball has serious depth. And right now, it’s having a moment.
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FeatureSuntory Time
The ingredients list for a stellar night out isn't long: top-notch drinks, tasty snacks and good company.
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NewsMaybe Cocktail Festival Has Announced Its 2025 Lineup, Featuring 20 of the World's Best Local and International Bars
For its third edition, the Maybe Cocktail Festival is bringing 20 of the world's best bars to Sydney for one week only — plus, it's the festival's most gender-balanced lineup to date.
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NewsNow Open: Rockpool Lounge Is the Stylish New Hunter Street Destination for Late-Night Highballs and Live Music
One of Australia's most-celebrated restaurants has unveiled an intimate new lounge bar, featuring over 40 wines by the glass, a South American-leaning food menu and a signature frozen dirty martini.
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EventCarriageworks Winter Seasonal Market
Sat, 14 Jun, 2025
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Take your wintertime cooking to even greater heights — this one-day market is bringing together fresh-food farmers from across NSW alongside a free live culinary program.
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EventIn Conversation with Martha Stewart
Wed, 28 May, 2025
Sydney Theatre, ICC Sydney, Sydney
As part of the 2025 Vivid lineup, the businesswoman and TV personality is sharing insights from across her career.
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EventUnscripted & Unfiltered with Nick Offerman & Megan Mullally
Sat, 14 Jun, 2025
Sydney Theatre, ICC Sydney, Sydney
Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are hitting Vivid to chat onstage together in their first-ever shared in-conversation session.
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EventAn Evening with Warren Ellis
Sun, 8 Jun, 2025
City Recital Hall, Sydney
Sydney Film Festival and Vivid 2025 are teaming up to celebrate the iconic musician, who'll chat about his work, career and documentary 'Ellis Park'.
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EventBeyond the Summit with Jimmy Chin
Fri, 13 Jun, 2025
Sydney Town Hall, Sydney
The 'Free Solo' Oscar-winner is part on this year's Sydney Film Festival and Vivid lineup, hitting the Harbour City to chat about climbing and filmmaking.
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EventHideo Kojima and George Miller in Conversation
Sat, 14 Jun, 2025
Sydney Town Hall, Sydney
This world-exclusive chat between the 'DEATH STRANDING' and 'Mad Max' greats is part of Sydney Film Festival 2025.
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EventButter Ramen Club
Wed, 14 May - Tue, 30 Sep 2025
Butter, Surry Hills
Now in its ninth year, Butter's annual ramen club is turning up the heat in a serious way for 2025.
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EventArchibald High Tea
Sat, 10 May - Sun, 17 Aug 2025
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney
Inspired by the artistry of Australia's most-prestigious portrait prize, this weekends-only high tea brings elegant savoury and sweet bites to the table with a hearty dose of creative flair.
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EventBondi Festival
Fri, 4 Jul - Sun, 20 Jul 2025
Various Bondi venues, Bondi
Over 17 jam-packed July days, Bondi Festival is heating up the beachside suburb with live music, food markets, vibrant artworks and plenty more.
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EventAvventura: Piedmont Wine Lunch
Sun, 1 Jun, 2025
Ragazzi Wine and Pasta, Sydney
Wine expert Giorgio de Maria and Executive Chef Scott McComas-Williams are teaming up on eight courses based on family recipes, plus perfectly matching wines from Piedmont's rising stars.
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NewsNow Open: The Velvet Glove Is Darlinghurst's New Luxury Restaurant and Bar for Art Lovers
This new venue is tucked down a Kings Cross laneway and promises opulence in abundance.
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NewsNow Open: Baptist Street Rec. Club Is Honouring Offbeat Aussie Pubs with Nostalgic Cocktails and Thai Bites
Serving up retro cocktails and Thai small bites, this throwback neighbourhood bar overflows with Australiana from yesteryear.
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NewsYou Can Now Drink Curated Cocktails Inside the Southern Hemisphere's Oldest Working Lift at the InterContinental Sydney
Indulge your inner socialite at this limited-time 'Gatsby'-esque experience, which pairs history with micro cocktails.
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NewsSydney Brewery Is Expanding Its Operations by Acquiring Rocks Brewing Company's Alexandria Brewpub and Facilities
The move not only includes a new brewery restaurant, but expands the company's brewing capacity by half a million litres.
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NewsYou Could Win $1000 Worth of Margaritas Thanks to Tio's Cerveceria's Huge Margarita Month Celebrations
Expect friends, friends of friends and people you've never seen before to be hitting you up if you win this giveaway.
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NewsBehind the Bar: Venue Owners Chat About the Unending Charm of Small Bars in Sydney
"There’s a lot of passion here. I think that’s what makes small bars diverse and different."
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NewsLune and Four Pillars Have Teamed Up to Create a World-First (and Delightfully Buttery) Croissant Gin
Is this the new perfect brunch drink? The two Australian favourites behind this limited-edition tipple think so.
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NewsYou Can Cheers to Summer with a Spritz on the House at These Sydney Spots
Sydney summer just got even better.
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NewsIf You're a Keen Sports Fan, You'll Find Plenty to Love About Marrickville Tavern's New Makeover
Feast on pies, put away a few pints and pay respect to some local sporting legends.
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NewsYou Could Win One of 80 Limited-Edition Suntory -196 Prize Packs and Keep Your Cool As You Send Off Summer
Beat the final weeks of heat this summer and quench your thirst with with some exclusive prizes from Suntory -196.
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NewsComing Soon: Maybe Cocktail Festival Is Returning for 2025 to Bring the World's Best Bartending Talent to Sydney
With talent from Argentina to Japan whipping up drinks, you can expect a global mix of cocktail shenanigans.
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NewsNow Open: The Lower North Shore Has a New Brewing and Distilling Destination Thanks to Depot and Buckle
Bask in the sun with a freshly brewed beer or distilled spirit at this new two-in-one venue.
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NewsNine Legendary Japanese Snacks You Can Find in Australia
Can't swing flights to Tokyo right now? Treat your taste buds to the next-best thing with these top-tier snacks and drinks.
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Guide
Sydney 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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NewsUnderground Speakeasy Door Knock Has Relaunched with a New Parisian Neighbourhood Bar Concept
Find the pineapple to get immersed in Door Knock’s new look — just remember to knock three times.
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NewsA Multimillion Dollar Renovation Has Breathed New Life Into Central Coast Icon The Woy Woy Hotel
Nicknamed 'The Old Pub', this place has served locals for over a hundred years — and following a major relaunch, it's never looked so good.
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NewsTinnies at the Ready: Australia's Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2024 Is Stacked with Must-Sip Brews
Thanks to its popular Status Quo Pale Ale, Mountain Culture has now taken the top spot for the last three years in a row.
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Coming Soon: Cafe Freda's Is Returning to Its Chippendale Roots, Complete with Cocktails and Regular Club Nights
When it takes over the Lil Sis space in The Abercrombie from April, expect creative energy in abundance from the new Bar Freda's.
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NewsYou Can Now Explore Brookvale's Emerging Food and Drink Scene with a Curated Journey Along The Brookie Trail
Rising from a former industrial hub amid the Northern Beaches, this vibrant urban trail showcases Brookvale's best breweries, distilleries and eateries.
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NewsGABS Is Set to Build Australia's Longest Bar (with 120 Taps) When the Huge Craft Beer and Cider Festival Returns for 2025
This just might be the biggest bar that you ever get a drink from — and it's coming to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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NewsMeet the Trailblazing Brew Masters Behind Marrickville's Booming Craft Beer Scene
In the heart of the Inner West, a small yet vibrant suburb is bursting with craft brews. We talked to the pioneering brewery owners who have made this corner of Sydney the city's craft beer capital.
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Guide
The 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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Guide
The 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.
