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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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GuideHotel Bars That Even the Locals Should Know About and Frequent
The hotel bars across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane worth seeking out for the drinks alone.
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GuideAfter-Work Drink Spots to Meet Your Friends and Wind Down the Day
Wine bars, rooftop haunts and afternoon pours across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne worth heading to straight from the office — work clothes and all.
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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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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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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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RestaurantFich At Petersham
98-106 Audley Street, Petersham
A neighbourhood fish and chip shop turned up a notch, tucked down a quiet Petersham backstreet.
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RestaurantPorcine
268 Oxford Street, Paddington
Swine and dine at this chic Paddinton French bistro.
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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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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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EventDads Bucket at Belles Hot Chicken
Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep 2026
Belles Hot Chicken Circular Quay, Sydney
This one's for the fried-chicken-loving dads.
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EventBenson Boone Wanted Man Tour Australia 2026
Fri, 6 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov 2026
Various locations, Sydney
After demand prompted venue upgrades on his last Australian tour, Benson Boone is coming back for nine arena shows across Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
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EventBoyz II Men Australia and New Zealand Tour
Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec 2026
Various locations, Sydney
Prepare for a crash course in 90s music history as Boyz II Men, Salt-N-Pepa and Bell Biv DeVoe tour Australia and New Zealand.
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EventWild Things at Sydney Opera House
Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
From towering swings to circus premieres, this inaugural international festival is set to delight kids and grown-ups alike.
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EventCassian: Day-to-Night Australia Tour 2026
Sat, 7 Nov 2026
Various locations, Sydney
This Grammy Award-winning producer is headed home this spring, transforming parks and club grounds into euphoric openair dance parties.
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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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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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EventAustralian Native Food Festival
Sat, 26 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep 2026
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Bush ingredients shine in a series of programs by chefs and change-makers, plus a bustling market with 30 First Nations stallholders.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Hordern Pavilion
Sat, 12 Dec, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Following the unexpected cancellation of her two-show Australian tour, new dates are locked in for this Belgian techno superstar's return to Sydney.
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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.
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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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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.
