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NewsElegant Wine and Tapas Venue Bar Lucia Has Opened in Potts Point with Spanish Snacks and a Female-Led Wine List
The team behind Carbon and Londres 126 has shifted focus to tapas and local vino at this romantic new wine bar in Potts Point.
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NewsLil Sis Is Sydney's New Wine Bar and Bottle Shop Attached to The Abercrombie
This late-night spot offers plenty of natural wines to sample, order by the glass or take home by the bottle — alongside salty snacks and laidback DJ sets.
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FeatureBarista Meets Bartender: Two Drinks Connoisseurs Join Forces to Create the Ultimate Espresso Cocktails
When it comes to cocktails, is there a more universally loved combination than coffee and alcohol?
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NewsNow Open: Self-Serve Newtown Beer Joint Buddy's Just Opened in the Former Lentil As Anything Site
This bar puts the power in your hands with self-serve beer, wine and cocktails on King Street.
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FeatureBancho's Yoshi Onishi on the Art of the Martini
Dive into the craftsmanship, quality and signature pour of an exceptional Japanese spirit with an expert in Australia's beverage scene.
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NewsSay Cheers: Australia's Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2022 Have Just Been Announced
New South Wales' Mountain Culture has taken out the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers poll for 2022, claiming the title for its Status Quo pale ale.
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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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GuideThe 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 Bars in Sydney for 2024 So Far
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 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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GuideNail That Crucial Third Date with These Memorable Date Night Spots in the CBD
Because there's nothing like a mariachi band to bring a couple closer.
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GuideThe Best Coffee Shops in Sydney's CBD
Seek out these Sydney CBD coffee spots for a top-notch pre-work caffeine hit.
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NewsMark Your Calendar: GABS Has Locked in Dates for Its Big 2023 Craft Beer, Cider and Food Festivals
Returning for another brew-filled year, the Great Australasian Beer Spectapular will pair 120 tipples with panels, games and a silent disco.
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NewsBaba's Place Has Created Australia's First Rakija and Tonic RTD Cans with the Help of DNA Distillery
Paying homage to suburban red-brick houses and using the distillery's family rakija recipe, these ready-to-drink cans are your next favourite summer drink.
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NewsPiccolo Bar's David Spanton Is Reimagining the Former Cafe Hernandez Space as a Vermuteria
Spanton has saved another legendary Kings Cross venue — this time transforming it into a bar devoted to vermouth and fortified wine.
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GuideThe Best Places to Get a Hearty Vegetarian Feed in Sydney for 2024
Meat may be off the menu, but there's still plenty of flavour to be found.
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NewsUberEats Is Sending a Bar in a Car Around Sydney and Melbourne to Pour Cocktails in Your Driveway
Get a travelling tavern brought to your door, complete with Maybe Sammy's Stefano Catino hosting cocktail masterclasses.
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NewsUgly Vodka Is the Innovative New Booze Brand Turning Imperfect Apples Into a Sustainable Sip
This nifty new drink hails from the minds at 80proof Liquor and music festival crew Untitled Group.
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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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NewsRaise a Glass: Melbourne Was Just Named One of the Five Best Drinking Cities in the World
According to drinks publication 'Punch', the Victorian capital is among the world's most travel-worthy drinking destinations for 2023.
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NewsEnmore Country Club Is the Nostalgic New Neighbourhood Bar From the Team Behind The Sunshine Inn
Natural wines, local beers and spiked cherry cola are at the heart of this retro 70s-style bar taking over Cottonmouth Records' former digs.
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NewsRancho Seltzo Is a Summer-Ready Pop-Up Bar Now Open in Bondi From the Team Behind Hinchcliff House
You'll find seltzer spiders, frozen margaritas and stacked flatbread plates at this new Palm Springs-inspired spot.
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GuideThe Most Popular Cafes in Sydney for 2022
Revamped inner-city favourites, new spots from local stalwarts and bakeries that had you lining up around the corner — these all made your list of the most clicked-on cafes for 2022.
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GuideThe Most Popular Bars in Sydney for 2022
Beloved drinking holes, new brewery bars and a whole lot of rooftops — they’ve all grabbed your attention this year.
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NewsWhere to Head for a Weekend Sunset Spritz with Your Mates
As Sydney's hot afternoons turn into long, balmy evenings, here's where to soak up the day's last rays with an Aperol Spritz in hand.
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EventEnchanted Christmas Markets at Westfield Bondi
Thu, 28 Nov - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Westfield Bondi Junction, Bondi Junction
Pick up a one-of-a-kind gift at this festive market.
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EventDouble Bay Christmas Festival
Sat, 30 Nov, 2024
Steyne Park, Double Bay
Bring the whole family along for 100-plus stalls, live music, carnival rides and fireworks by the water.
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EventPaddo Collective Walking Tour
Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Paddington, Paddington
Uncover the vibrant cultural heritage of this Sydney suburb through local sites and thrilling unsolved mysteries.
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EventWoollahra Hotel Christmas Market
Thu, 28 Nov, 2024
Woollahra Hotel, Woollahra
Celebrate the holiday season at this popular pop-up market that's sure to be a merry night to remember.
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EventChristmas Actually — The Little Red Company
Sat, 21 Dec, 2024
Sydney Coliseum Theatre, Rooty Hill
An end-of-year favourite, this supremely festive cabaret show sings through all the hits from 'Love Actually'.
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EventJulie Mehrtu: 'A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory' at MCA Australia
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025
MCA, Sydney
The first exhibition dedicated to Julie Mehretu to be shown in the Southern Hemisphere is coming to the MCA in November.
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EventThe Sydney Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Markets
Fri, 22 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Stock up on Christmas gifts for all the foodies in your life at this massive seasonal market featuring stalls from more than 150 different local producers.
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EventMachu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru
Travel back in time with this exhibit at the Australian Museum in Sydney.
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EventCambridge Christmas Markets
Sat, 16 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Get your wishlists ready, Santa's coming to town thanks to markets all over Sydney.
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EventMultiple Bad Things
Wed, 8 Jan - Sun, 12 Jan 2025
Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
This dynamic work of groundbreaking theatre explores the intersection between the physical and intellectual via a show that raises more questions than it answers.
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NewsBinge Has Teamed Up with Hop Nation on a Beer for Dogs — and They're Giving Away Free Tinnies
Inspired by comedy 'Colin From Accounts', and only available while free stocks last, Colin’s Pale Ale is a bone broth drop that's 100-percent for canines.
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NewsThese Four Wine Venues Have Been Dubbed Australia's Best by the 2022 Wineslinger Awards
Sydney's Dear Sainte Éloise is the country's best wine-sipping spot for 2022, while Victoria's Bar Merenda is the best new vino haunt.
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NewsCocktail Porter's DIY Gelato Messina Dulce de Leche Espresso Martini Kits Are Back for Summer
Level up your at-home drinks selection with Messina espresso martinis — and get everything you need to make them delivered to your door.
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NewsEight Ultimate Gifts for the Wine Lover in Your Life
Gifting a wine lover this holiday season? Let's think outside the bottle.
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GuideSeven Sydney Venues to Visit When All You Want to Do Is Sip a Spritz in the Sunshine
Spend your summer soaking in golden rays and sipping cocktails with your mates at these must-visit Sydney bars.
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NewsAutomated Brewers, Parilla Grills and Charcoal Smokers: the Go-To Gift Guide for Your Favourite Hands-On Foodie
If you know the next master brewer, a die-hard foodie or a passionate at-home entertainer, we've done the legwork this gifting season.
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NewsAunty Donna Are Legit Dropping a $30 Bottle of Wine That's Literally Called '$30 Bottle of Wine'
Everyone will know how much you spent on vino thanks to Aunty Donna's new plonk — and yes, you should chug-a-lug it with a little bit of pud.
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FeatureArchie Rose Distiller Lisa Truscott on Her Favourite Spots to Dine, Sip and Discover in Sydney
Consider this an insider's guide to Sydney — whether you want to sip with a view of the ocean, the intel on a stand-out cheap and cheerful dinner spot or a where to head on a sunny day.
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NewsSeven Laidback Sydney Bars for Your Next Group Catch-Up (Where You Can Actually Hear Your Mates Talk)
Nab yourself a couch or booth at one of these cosy spots and settle in for some quality time with your crew.
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NewsCP Picks: How Our Editors Are Enjoying Canned Cocktails This Summer
Whether you're sipping on a hot-girl walk or levelling up a dinner party, our editors’ tips ensure espresso martini o’clock is never too far away.
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NewsBrewDog and Australian Venue Co's First-Ever Sydney Beer Bar Opens in South Eveleigh in December
Find the 910-seat beer hall and garden in an old locomotive workshop from Friday, December 2.
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NewsSix Ways to Easily Elevate Your At-Home Summer Cocktail Hour
Brightly hued glassware, salty snacks and stand-out sips: your cheat sheet for a deliciously boozy (and aesthetically pleasing) summer arvo.
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FeatureA No-Bullsh•t Guide to Wine
The world of wine is filled with confusion and pretentiousness — and for the average drinker, even picking out a bottle can feel deeply intimidating.
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FeatureThe No Bullsh*t Guide to Wine Words
Seasoned wine professionals and lovers of the drink have developed a kind of shorthand when talking about wine.
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NewsFour Pillars and Go-To Skincare Are Bringing Back Their Limited-Edition 'Go-To Gin' Collaboration
After selling out in only five hours last year, this peach-and-pepper-infused gin is coming back for another extremely limited release.
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NewsEmbracing Izakaya: Why the Whisky Highball and Otsumami Pairing Has Made the Jump From Tokyo to Sydney
Never heard of a highball? Oblivious to otsumami? A new whisky pop-up at Tokyo Bird is bringing this authentic Japanese experience to Surry Hills — for a limited time.
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NewsNow Open: Old Mates Place's Underground Cocktail and Taco-Slinging Pop-Up Ginny's Canoe Club
Jerk mushroom tacos, mussel tostadas and creative cocktails from RE's Evan Stroeve come together at this limited-time bar.
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NewsPearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters' Alex Boon Was Just Named Australia's Best Tequila-Shaking Bartender
The Patrón Perfectionists Australian Cocktail Competition just crowned its 2022 winner, who'll now represent the country at the global finals in March 2023.
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GuideSix Spots to Sip a Margarita in Sydney if You're a Tequila Devotee
From easy-breezy oceanside spots and moodily lit Potts Point digs to rooftop terraces in Parramatta, these are the spots to enjoy stand-out pours of the Mexican sip.
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NewsHere Are the Aussie Distilleries That Won Big at the 2022 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards
This year's awards saw a record-breaking number of entries across 11 categories.
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NewsTwo Aussie Bars Are Doing $15,000 Gold-Infused Old Fashioneds If You're After a Ridiculously Expensive Drink
On offer in Sydney and Melbourne for Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week, this cocktail just might be Australia’s most expensive.
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NewsNow Open: The Gold Coast Just Scored Australia's First European-Inspired Floating Beach Club
Head to the Glitter Strip to kick back on daybeds, hang out in cabanas and take a dip in the pool at La Luna, all while overlooking the Marina Mirage.
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NewsCheck Out the Winners of the 2022 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards
Yarra Valley’s very own Oakridge Wines snags The Champion Victorian Winery Trophy.
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NewsTwenty-Seven Beloved Inner West Pubs Are Set to Be Heritage Listed and Receive Permanent Protection
Inner West residents, your favourite local drinking holes are here to stay.
