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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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GuideThe 28 Best BYO Restaurants in Sydney for When You're on a Budget (or Want to Bring Your Favourite Drop)
Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these 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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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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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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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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RestaurantFortune of War
137 George Street, The Rocks
Fortune of War might be Sydney's oldest pub, but its 2025 reopening has set it up for a bright next chapter in its story.
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PubCoogee Bay Hotel
253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee
A beachside pub that's been a part of the community for 150 years.
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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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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.
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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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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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EventHubfest at The Hub on Hall Street
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
The Hub, Hall Street, Bondi Beach
Over one weekend, this gastronomic Bondi precinct is turning into a sun-soaked street party.
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EventGirl Dinner with Katharina Lou
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
ArmsLength, Potts Point
Slow fashion designer Katharina Lou revives the art of dressing up for a gathering with the girls.
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EventPatricia Piccinini's 'Centrifugal Love Garden' at Passage Gallery
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 8 May 2026
Passage Gallery, Haymarket
On display around-the-clock, this acclaimed artist's latest work spins organoids, penguins and possibility into a vision of a symbiotic future.
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EventIngenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show
Thu, 2 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
With affordable tickets and a huge Easter egg hunt, the Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show has your school holiday plans sorted.
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EventData Dreams: Art and AI at MCA Australia
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 - Mon, 27 Apr 2026
MCA, Sydney
Now on at MCA Australia, Data Dreams unites ten international artists in a major Sydney-only exhibition, examining how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live, think and create.
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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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EventPOOL by Pier One and Business & Pleasure Co
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay
Live it up by Sydney Harbour, as this pop-up pontoon and swimming pool evokes the sun-drenched beach clubs of Europe.
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EventPeking Duk at Hordern Pavilion
Fri, 15 May, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
This roof-raising duo are gearing up for their biggest performance in seven years, complete with a debut live show and future-forward visuals.
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EventMitski for Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House
Fri, 29 May - Mon, 1 Jun 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Returning to Australia after seven long years, indie icon Mitski will take over our most legendary music venue for a run of four exclusive shows.
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EventDMA's 'Hills End' 10th Anniversary Show at Metro Theatre
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Ten years on, this Sydney-born trio returns home to play their landmark debut album in full — plus a stack of deep cuts.
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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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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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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.
