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NewsPaddington's Light Brigade Hotel Is Getting a Rooftop Bar
Pizza and pilsners at the peak of the pub. Perfect.
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NewsMedhurst & Sons Is Sydney's First Bottle Shop Dedicated to Cider
Glebe has a new go-to for cider, tinnies and ginger beer.
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NewsNew York's Hidden Cocktail Bar Attaboy Is Popping Up in Sydney and Melbourne
The Lower East Side bar makes it Down Under for two nights only.
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NewsSydney Hospo Dream Team Open New CBD Bar The Easy Eight
They count Mojo Record Bar, Rockpool, Sepia and Toko on their collective resume.
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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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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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NewsWin a Trip to Sydney as a VIP Guest of Monkey Shoulder's Chinese New Year Whisky Pop-Up
The perfect whisky for the Year of the Monkey.
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NewsJangling Jack's Is Potts Point's Newest Speakeasy
And they're doing cocktails and fried chicken till 1am on weekends.
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GuideWhere to Get the Best G&Ts in Sydney
Next-level G&Ts from Sydney bars who take this crisp bev seriously.
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NewsBusby Under the Garage Is Woolloomooloo's Best Kept Secret
Find a hidden basement bar underneath Riley St Garage.
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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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NewsTry Young Henrys' Special Art-Inspired Beer at Up Late with The Greats
"It's not often you get to work with Monet to brew a beer."
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NewsThe Island Bar Is Leaving Cockatoo Island
Sydney's longest running pop-up of its kind is packing up the striped umbrellas.
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NewsAustralia Has Just Scored Its First George Costanza-Themed Bar
Let the Summer of George commence.
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NewsDistillery Botanica Is the Central Coast's New 'Garden Grown' Gin
From the brains behind Mr Black cold drip coffee liqueur.
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NewsBennelong Is Opening a Summer Balcony Pop-Up Bar
Spend balmy nights sipping signature cocktails on the Bennelong balcony.
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EventColour Culture Connection at South Eveleigh
Mon, 16 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar 2026
South Eveleigh Precinct, Eveleigh
This three-week-long festival celebrates Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras and Holi Hai through community programs and interactive experiences.
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EventMardi Gras Closing Party at Kinselas Hotel, Featuring Keli Holiday
Sun, 1 Mar, 2026
Kinselas Hotel, Darlinghurst
Keep a little energy in reserve, as this free all-day party headlined by Keli Holiday sends out Mardi Gras in style.
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EventDate Night Studio Flower Bar Pop-Up at Bar Planet
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026
Bar Planet, Newtown
Shop flowers and sip martinis, as this one-day flower market sets the tone for the year's most romantic day.
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EventHear My Eyes — 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026
City Recital Hall, Sydney
Celebrating the film's 35th anniversary, this groundbreaking event reimagines the sci-fi blockbuster with a 4K screening, live electronic score and immersive laser visuals.
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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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EventEuropa! Europa Film Festival 2026
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Various locations, Sydney
Catch 43 pictures from 22 European countries, as the continent's most captivating flicks hit big screens across Australia and New Zealand.
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EventAntenna Documentary Film Festival 2026
Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations
From Australian premieres to Werner Herzog treks into the wilderness, this long-running documentary film festival is set to screen over 50 non-fiction flicks.
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EventDomeFest at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 29 Mar, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Focused on the conversations that shape pop culture, identity and relationships for Gen Z and Millennial women, this Australian-first podcast fan festival makes listening a shared experience.
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GuideBest of Sydney 2015: Best New Pub
Renovating a pub is one thing, but creating a new local is an art.
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GuideBest of Sydney 2015: Best New Bar
Sydney's only spritz den to the city's first distillery in 160 years, all killing it despite lockouts.
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NewsBig Arties Opens at Union Hotel Newtown
Craft beers on tap, locally-made spirits and NYC-style subs.
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NewsFat Angel Is Surry Hills' New Mediterranean-Inspired Bar
We know we're supposed to share seafood plates but...
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Busby Under the Garage Is Woolloomooloo's Best Kept Secret
Find a hidden basement bar underneath Riley St Garage.
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NewsThese Beer-Loving Broads Are Paving the Way for Australian Women in Brewing
Two Birds Brewing and Pink Boots Society. Learn the names.
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NewsPoor Toms Is Giving You the Chance to Turn Your Sins Into Gin
All you need to do is confess to the holy spirit.
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NewsFive Dock's Akasha Brewing Company Is Set to Open Their Cellar Door
Have a Fire Within Amber Ale with the crew who consider beer "the fifth element".
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NewsYoung Henrys Reveal Their Special Edition New Year's Eve Beer Name Winner
Made especially for NYE Above the Harbour.
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NewsMeet Australia's First Social Enterprise Beer Company, The Good Beer Co.
Half the profits from their maiden brew will be used to protect the Great Barrier Reef.
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NewsStaves Brewery is Glebe's New Backstreet Brewpub
If the inner west wasn't already a craft brew haven, it is now.
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NewsHit the Rum Trail Through Sydney's Rum-Lovin' Bars with Appleton Estate
Get an appreciation for rum at three great Sydney bars.
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NewsLobo Plantation to Open Their Second Cocktail Bar Kittyhawk
With a focus on rum and rye whiskey.
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NewsMCA and Archie Rose Are Opening a Grayson Perry-Inspired Gin Garden
Perfect for post-exhibition tipples.
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NewsThe Paddington Is Set to Open on Oxford Street
With a rotisserie-focused menu and a Palmer & Co-curated cocktail bar.
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NewsDarlo Country Club Is The New Bar from The Lobo Plantation and The Island
The old Victoria Room is now a permanent, old Hollywood-style bar.
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NewsJ&M Whisky Bar Opens Inside Sydney's History-Laden Angel Hotel
Merivale's newest little spirit den comes with personal drinks trolley service.
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NewsThe Hill Eatery Is Opening a Florida Keys-Inspired Bar in Bondi
Think flamingos, coconut palms, key limes, hold the tropical cyclones.
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NewsArchie Rose Distillery Is Letting You Customise Your Own Bottle of Spirits
These customised bottles of gin and vodka literally have your name on them.
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NewsDeep-Blue Ink Gin Might Be the Best Looking Spirit Yet
This Australian spirit changes colour as you mix it.
