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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.
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NewsEl Primo Sanchez Is Oxford Street's Soon-to-Open New Mexican Bar From the Maybe Sammy Team
The Maybe Group is taking over the bottom level of The Rose Hotel.
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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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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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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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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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NewsElectro Duo Peking Duk Just Launched Their Own Non-Alcoholic Beer with the Minds at Sobah
The booze-free sip will be available to buy online — but only for a limited time.
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NewsNow Open: Mediterranean-Inspired Rooftop Bar The Sussex Is the Newest Sky-High Drinking Hole in Barangaroo
This greenery-filled courtyard is serving up meze plates, shawarma kebabs and summer-ready cocktails.
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FeatureThe No Bullsh*t Guide to Pairing Wine with Food
Like most things in life, balance is the cornerstone of any good food and wine pairing.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Guide to Getting Into the Halloween Spirit When You're Over 25
If you're pushing 30 and still unsure how to get into the spirit of Halloween, let us guide you.
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NewsSpooky, Sophisticated and Sangria-Soaked: A Guide to Hosting the Ultimate Halloween Dinner Party
Make this Halloween a night to remember.
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NewsFour Pillars' 2022 Christmas Gin Is On Its Way So You Can Get Drunk on Pud with Nan
Back for another year, the annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.
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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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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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NewsJason Roberts Celebrates Food and Community with a Temporary Takeover of Calita in Bondi
Mexican culture meets Australian ingredients for some truly delicious results in this limited time pop-up.
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NewsPost Malone Has Created His Own Rosé and It's Now Available in Australia
There are only 10,000 bottles available in Australia.
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Feature
The No Bullsh*t Guide to Choosing Wine
For the uninitiated, the wine world can seem a bit pretentious. But it doesn't need to be.
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NewsSydney's Maybe Sammy and Cantina OK! Have Made the World's 50 Best Bars List for 2022
These two Sydney spots just keep earning international acclaim — and for the first time, the list was topped by a bar that isn't in New York or London.
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NewsA Melbourne Barista Was Just Named the Coffee-Making Champion of the World for 2022
Axil's Anthony Douglas beat out 47 global competitors for the esteemed title.
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NewsThe Company Behind Japan's Strong Zero Is Bringing a New Double Grape -196 to Australia
Pretend you're in Tokyo with Suntory's new premix — you'll find it in bottle-os from late October.
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EventDUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - Sat, 8 Mar 2025
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
This live 'Dungeons & Dragons' show has finally rolled into Australia for its Down Under premiere at the Sydney Opera House.
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EventWhat We Leave Behind
Sat, 4 Jan - Tue, 28 Jan 2025
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, The Rocks
This evolving sculpture weaves together our collective hopes for the future of our environment.
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EventTelly Tuita: The Ta and Va of Tongpop
Sat, 4 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan 2025
Walsh Bay, Walsh Bay
Eye-popping colour, a bold mix of cultural and urban symbolism, and a playful irreverence are the trademarks of this Tongan artist.
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EventArt Up Late: Manly Art Gallery & Museum
Thu, 9 Jan, 2025
Manly Art Gallery & Museum, Manly
Take a deep dive into an exhibition exploring the wonders of water while enjoying live music, artists talks and a glass of wine.
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EventEnigma: Immersive Sound and Video Art
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 - Tue, 28 Jan 2025
Walsh Bay, Walsh Bay
This avant-garde revue showcasing some of Australia's most innovative artists combines video installations, sound sculptures and more.
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EventFlickerfest Sydney 2025
Fri, 17 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan 2025
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach
Sydney's only Academy® qualifying short film festival returns for the 34th year running.
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EventSydney Symphony Under the Stars
Sat, 18 Jan, 2025
Parramatta Park, Parramatta
At this free event, you can enjoy a rousing evening of classical hits and new Australian masterworks while sitting under the summer stars.
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EventThe FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Sydney
Sat, 5 Oct 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, Sydney
Way better than rewatching all 236 episodes, again.
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EventSquid Game: The Experience
Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Luna Park, Milsons Point
This immersive 'Squid Game' experience at Sydney's Luna Park will get you playing 'Red Light, Green Light' IRL.
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EventThe Boxing Day Bash
Thu, 26 Dec, 2024
Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park
Watch all the action as the Sixers and Stars show just how deep the Sydney-Melbourne rivalry runs.
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NewsWhere to Sip a Spritz in the Sun Now the Weather's Warming Up
These top-shelf Sydney venues are bringing big summer energy.
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NewsThe Team Behind Bistro Rex Has Opened a Roman Wine Bar in Monopole's Former Potts Point Home
With a former Shell House chef in the kitchen, Enoteca Ponti is serving up exciting seasonal takes on Roman dishes.
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FeatureA Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North
Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.
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NewsJust Add Olives: Four Pillars Has Released a Ready-to-Pour Double Gin Martini in a Bottle
Forget shaking or stirring — with Four Pillars' new bottled cocktail, all you need to do is pour.
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NewsTwo Australian Bars Have Nabbed Spots in The World's 50 Best Bars 51–100 List for 2022
The top 50 hasn't yet been revealed, but Melbourne's Caretaker’s Cottage placed 60th and Sydney's Re came in at 87.
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NewsFreshwater Brewing Company Has Just Opened Its Northern Beaches Taproom and Restaurant
This welcoming 120-seat taproom and brewery is serving approachable beers and fresh seafood.
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NewsSaint Peter's Josh Niland Is Hosting a Two-Day Culinary Pop-Up Set Against the North Head Clifftops
Sustainable seafood and whisky will collide at this coastal pop-up.
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NewsA Melbourne Barista Has Been Named Australia's Coffee-Making Champion of 2022
Axil's Anthony Douglas has been crowned the country's best barista — now he'll compete against the rest of the world in the global championship this month.
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NewsCandy Abalone and Saltbush Vodka: Meet the Makers Behind Some of Tasmania's Most Unusual Flavours
Say hello to the farmers, anglers and distillers behind the likes of Australia's original truffle farm and a small-batch potato vodka business.
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NewsNow Open: Firedoor's Lennox Hastie Has Unveiled His Highly Anticipated Wine Bar Gildas in Surry Hills
Pair sherry with spanner crab churros at this romantic new Basque-inspired wine bar.
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NewsFive Unique Experiences All Alcohol Connoisseurs Should Add to Their Tasmanian Itinerary
Time to raise your glass at these top-tier Tassie tipple venues.
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NewsSix Tassie Restaurants Championing Paddock-to-Plate Dining For if You Like Eating Straight from the Source
Tasmania is home to some of the finest produce grown anywhere in Australia — here's where to sample it straight from the source.
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NewsBrewDog and Australian Venue Co's First Big Sydney Beer Bar Will Open in South Eveleigh This Year
Nestling into the old locomotive workshop, BrewDog South Eveleigh will serve up 40 beers on tap, dedicate half its food menu to plant-based dishes, and seat 720 inside and 190 outside.
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NewsBar Conte Is the New Aperitivo Venue Featuring 20 Different Negronis in Surry Hills
The corner terrace has been transformed into an inviting 38-seat bar with more than 20 different types of negronis on the menu.
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NewsCP Picks: Here's Where Our Editors Are Heading to Get Their Fix For Negroni Week
Here's our roundup of the ultimate spots to sip the bitter red cocktail this September.
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NewsForaging, Fruit Picking and Fromage Making: Ten Incredible Foodie Experiences to Have in Tasmania If You're Keen to Get Your Hands Dirty
Sample honey from a 60-year-old apiary, take a cooking class featuring foraged goods as your ingredients or pluck and shuck oysters straight from the sea.
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NewsBar Heather Is the Soon-to-Open Natural Wine Haven That's Bringing a Splash of Paris to Byron Bay
Launching in October, the 68-seater hails from the teams behind Byron's Luna Wine Store and natural wine importers Lo-Fi Wines.
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NewsAward-Winning Cocktail Bar Eau-de-Vie Is Reopening in a New Venue Two Years After Leaving Darlinghurst
The new iteration of Eau-de-Vie will be joined by a luxurious steak and oyster restaurant.
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NewsFive Food Festivals and Farmers Markets That Are Worth Planning Your Tassie Trip Around
From first-time food festivals to sparkling wine celebrations — here's how you can treat your tastebuds in Tasmania.
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NewsFive Lesser-Known Wine Regions to Visit in New Zealand
Not mentioned: Central Otago, Marlborough nor Hawke's Bay.
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NewsThe Team Behind Rockpool Is Opening Elegant New Cocktail Bar Alice in The Rocks This Month
Alice is bringing next-level bar snacks and inventive cocktails to this sleek new space below Argyle Street.
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NewsBlack Star Pastry Just Dropped a Couple of New Hot Drinks Based on Two of Its Famous Cakes
The Strawberry Watermelon Cake and Choc Mirage Slice have been reborn in liquid form — and they're joining the menu permanently.
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NewsA Foodie's Guide to Phillip Island and Surrounds
From artisan cheese shops to Indigenous food trails and waterside dining, Phillip Island effortlessly combines idyllic landscapes with culinary excellence.
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NewsWe're Giving Away Tickets to a Secret Lock-In Celebrating Dubliner Whiskey's New Fiery Irish
The Dubliner Irish Whiskey team are shouting a night out at a freshly reno'd Darlinghurst spot — and you're invited.
