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    Sydney's Bar Suze Is Hosting a Huge Fundraiser to Support Flood-Affected NSW and Queensland Regions

    Sydneysiders can head by to drink wine and G&Ts for flood relief — or, no matter where you are, you can enter the raffle to win one of 25-plus prizes.

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    We're Giving Away Four $2000 Airbnb Vouchers for Your Next Epic Weekend Away

    Wherever you choose to go, your next weekend away is on us.

  • Guide

    Five Bars to Seek Out This Summer When Your Unseasonable Craving for Bourbon Strikes

    Wondering where you can kick back with a bourbon this summer? We've got you.

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    Raise the Bar: How to Enjoy Vodka At Home and Out and About Right Now

    For a clear liquid, there's a lot more to vodka than meets the eye.

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    The Guest Edit: Podcaster, DJ and Barfly Jade Le Flay Makes a Case for Sydney's Best Cocktails

    From established classics to hidden gems, the professional night owl throws down her pick of Sydney's finest places to imbibe.

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    Four Foolproof Tropical Cocktails to Try at Your Next Summer Soiree

    These delicious and fuss-free pours will quench your thirst all summer long.

Latest Guides
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    Sea Life Aquarium's 'Little Mermaid'-Themed Cocktail Parties Will Get You Sipping (Almost) Under the Sea

    Sydneysiders, it's better down where it's wetter at this cocktail experience, which also includes a live performance of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale.

  • Guide

    From Dim Sum to Goi Cuon: A Gourmet Guide to Sydney Lunar Festival 2022

    Eat your way through this list for a delicious time this Lunar New Year.

  • Feature

    Cocktail Hour: How to Make a White Peach and Rosemary Highball

    Raise a glass to what might just be the perfect summer cocktail.

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    Cocktail Hour: How to Make a Cosmo Spritz

    And just like that, the cosmo gets a summery upgrade.

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    Cocktail Hour: How to Make Le Grand Fizz

    Spritz o'clock? It will be with this elevated take on the summer go-to.

Latest Places
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    Miji Bar & Grill

    100 Miller Street, North Sydney

    Get a taste of Tokyo's laneway izakaya culture in the heart of North Sydney.

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    Li'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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    The Light Brigade

    2A Oxford St, Woollahra

    Woodfired pizzas and cocktails, plus a rooftop that's 83 metres above sea level.

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    Iberica

    251 Bondi Road, Bondi

    Get a taste of Mediterranean cuisine at this tapas and wine bar in Bondi.

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    The Hook

    13–15 Bayswater Road, Kings Cross

    This retro oyster and piano bar with a classic cocktail list and an affordable bar menu is a quality night out, whatever your budget.

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    Kahii 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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    The Old Rosebud

    654 Darling Street, Rozelle

    Stop in for your morning flat white or arvo takeaway wrap before a walk along the harbour.

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    The Paddington

    380 Oxford Street, Paddington

    The Oxford Street pub has all the Merivale calling cards: great food, consistent service and constant flow of thirsty patrons.

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    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.

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    Catalina

    New South Head Road, Rose Bay

    The fine dining institution remains a jewel in the crown that is Sydney Harbour's dazzling waterfront dining offering.

  • Feature

    Cocktail Hour: How to Make a Fresh Cut Spritz

    Rethink the classic vodka soda with this sophisticated serve.

  • News

    Seven Sydney Arts and Cultural Spaces to Check Out This Summer (And Where to Get a Drink Afterwards)

    Get your culture fix at one of these leading institutions — then make an afternoon of it at one of these excellent watering holes.

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    Seven Aussie Summer Scenarios — and the Drinks You Should Sip on Your Next Adventure

    We've found a refreshing cocktail to complement every situation you'll find yourself in this summer.

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    We're Giving Away an Epic Gin and Backyard Barbecue Prize for All Those Summer Hangs

    Score a swag of gin, deck chairs and a top-quality Weber barbecue to level up at-home entertaining.

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    Say Cheers to 2021's Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers

    Canberra's Bentspoke took out the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers poll for the second year in a row with its Crankshaft American IPA.

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    Ten Quintessential Places to Eat and Drink Like a Local in Tropical North Queensland

    From fresh tropical fruit markets to luxe beachfront dining, there's something to please all palates in the tasty tropics.

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    The Iconic Woollahra Hotel Has Reopened with an Ex-Chin Chin Chef at the Helm

    This Woollahra favourite has been given a little makeover to prepare for the summer crowd.

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    How to Make Pre-Batched Watermelon Margaritas for Your Next Summer Session

    Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

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    How to Make a Spicy Margarita (And What to Pair With It)

    Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

  • Guide

    The Most Popular Sydney Bars of 2021

    These are the bars you gravitated to in 2021 — and the one's you need to add to your must-visit list in 2022.

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    How to Make a Cartel Old Fashioned (And What to Pair With It)

    Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

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    What's Open for Eats and Drinks in Sydney on New Year's Day

    Hit one of these spots for a January 1 filled with good food, top-notch drinks — and maybe a cheeky dance floor session.

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    Every Sydney New Year's Eve Event from Budget to Blowout If You Haven't Made Plans Yet

    Whether you're after a cruisy free-entry party or a lavish harbourside soiree, Sydney's got your last-minute New Year's Eve plans sorted.

  • Guide

    The Best New Sydney Bars of 2021

    Here are eight of Sydney's best new boozy additions for 2021, as chosen by the Concrete Playground team.

  • Guide

    Nine Late-Night Inner West Bars to Kick On to When That First Date Is Going Well

    From an eclectic jazz lounge to a Quentin Tarantino-inspired bar, these venues guarantee a good time — and a great date.

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    Eight Cracking Aussie Wines to Stock Up on for All the Silly Season Festivities You Have Planned

    From reasonably priced rieslings for backyard barbies to impressive biodynamic cabernets for the ideal dad gift.

  • Feature

    Four Easy Gin Cocktails That'll Take You From Brunch to Nightcap

    Whether you're after a brunch-time tipple, a breezy afternoon spritz or a sultry nightcap, these gin cocktails will elevate every cocktail hour.

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    Four Impressive Garnishes for Pre-Bottled Cocktails When You Want a Drink (But CBF Bartending)

    Try these low-effort, high-reward garnishes to level up your next cocktail hour.

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    These Four Wine Venues Have Been Dubbed Australia's Best by the 2021 Wineslinger Awards

    Melbourne's Embla is the country's best wine-sipping spot for 2021, while Sydney’s P&V Merchants is the best new vino haunt.

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    These Four Australian Venues Have Been Named in the World's 50 Best Bars for 2021

    Sydney's Maybe Sammy came in at number 22, with Cantina OK! and Re also earning a spot — plus Melbourne's Above Board.

  • News

    Hickson House Is the New Warehouse Distillery and Restaurant Opening Today in The Rocks

    In the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge lies Hickson House — a craft spirits distillery that offers immersive tours, tastings and private dining experiences.

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    Sparkling Sydney Is Bringing Its Harbourside Wine Festival Back to Pyrmont in 2022

    The food and wine festival will serve up more than 60 sparkling wines from 20 local regional wineries, all by the water at Pirrama Park.

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    Melbourne Cocktail Haven Byrdi Has Scored a Ranking in The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 List

    The CBD bar was the only Aussie to make this year's extended list, with the top 50 set to be revealed next week.

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    Here's Which Aussie Distilleries Won Big at the 2021 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

    Last night's awards ceremony saw plenty of love for Victorian-born spirits and a huge victory for South Australia's Never Never Distilling Co.

  • Feature

    A Bluffer's Guide to Cognac

    Is it brandy? Is it wine? Well, yes and no — cognac is somewhere in between. We take a closer look at one of the world’s most misunderstood spirits.

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    Six Simple Whisky Serves for Every Type of Event You'll Be Hosting This Summer

    These easy-to-make tipples will impress no matter the occasion.

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    Six Personalised Gifts for the Person You Want to Go that Extra Mile for this Christmas

    Show them you care with a gift that has their name on it — literally.

  • 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.

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