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NewsYou Can Now Buy Violet Crumble Espresso Martinis in Two-Litre Ready-to-Drink Casks
If you're a fan of the chocolate-honeycomb bar that shatters, you've now got a new cocktail to try.
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NewsMaybe Sammy Has Been Named the Best International Bar Team at the Tales of the Cocktail 2022 Spirited Awards
The award-winning cocktail bar has added another trophy to its cabinet.
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NewsHow to Drink Tequila Like a Grown-Up (And Why You Should)
It's not that we've been drinking tequila wrong — it's that we can be drinking it better. Two experts share their tips on how to upgrade your tequila game.
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NewsYoung Henrys and Dune Rats Are Bringing Back Dunies Lager for the Band's New National Tour
The band and the brewery first teamed up in 2017, and now they're giving their collaboration another pour.
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NewsWin Exclusive Access to The Slow Lounge, an Event by Concrete Playground and American Honey
We're hosting an invite-only pop-up sundowner lounge with American Honey this winter — and you're invited.
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GuideFamous Inner West Feeds for When You're Ravenous That Cost You $20 or Less
Sensational sambos and silky rice noodles, roasted chooks and Oaxacan tamales — here are the iconic dishes to drop a lobster on.
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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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NewsA Night of Gin, Wine and Cheese Will Set You Back Just $4.41 at Aldi's New Sydney Pop-Up Bar
For two nights only, the supermarket chain is getting into the bar game — and keeping things affordable.
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NewsHot Off the Press: Bar Liberty's Nick Tesar Was Just Crowned Australia's Best Bartender for 2022
He beat four others in a fierce Aussie finals bout overnight — and now, he'll represent Australia in the World Class Global Bartender of the Year competition.
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GuideSydney's Most Popular Bars of 2022 So Far
Hidden drinking holes in histroic sites, brand-new wine bars and a whole lot of rooftop bars — they’ve all grabbed your attention so far this year.
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GuideWhich Beer to Sample at Each Stop on Your DIY Inner West Brewery Crawl
We've done the thinking on what you'll be drinking on your next brewery crawl in the Inner West.
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NewsNow Open: A.P Town Is the Standalone Newtown Outpost from the Much-Hyped A.P. Bakery Team
Tucked away in an inner-west backstreet, A.P. Town is here to fulfil all of your coffee, pastry, toastie and bread needs.
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NewsNow Open: Maurice Terzini's Decadent New Bar in Sydney's InterContinental Hotel
This luxe new bar from the hosptality legend might just be enough of a reason to book a luxurious getaway or a staycation.
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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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NewsFour Pillars Is Releasing Its First Booze-Free Range for Cocktails Without the Hangover
Four Pillars' new Bandwagon range comes in two varieties, serving up alcohol-free versions of the acclaimed distillery's Rare Dry Gin and Bloody Shiraz Gin.
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NewsBundy Rum Is Releasing an Extremely Limited (And Free) Run of a New Sugarcane Champagne Creation
A very limited edition of a new product from the Bundaberg Rum Distillery will be available in pubs for one weekend only — and it's free.
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NewsThis Is What You Can Expect at Hijinx Hotel, Australia's Nostalgic and OTT New Challenge Room Bar
A ball pit that looks like a bowl of cereal, a 'Big'-style floor keyboard, IRL 'Tetris', cocktails topped with bubbles — Sydney's new challenge room 'hotel' has it all.
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NewsBrewDog Is Teaming Up with Australian Venue Co to Open More Beer Bars Across Australia
The Scottish brewery and Australian hospitality group are joining forces to expand BrewDog's craft beer bars across the country.
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NewsForget Mixing: These New Aussie-Made Mimosas in a Can Will Level Up Your Brunch Game
The brainchild of two Brisbane communications professionals — and cocktail fans — these canned mimosas pair Aussie dry white wine with natural orange flavours, then carbonate it.
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NewsThese 12 Circular Quay Spots Are Staying Open for Late-Night Bites and Drinks During Vivid
Grabbing a bite till late just got easier during Vivid, with a dozen bars and restaurants extending their opening hours so you can pop in after a show, gig or seeing those dazzling lights.
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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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NewsPepe Saya Has Launched Its Own Delicious Range of Buttery Salted Caramel Bon Bons
Made with Pepe Saya's cultured butter and Olsson’s sea salt, the salty sweet treats are made in limited-edition batches — with only 250 boxes available each week.
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NewsCheesy Laneways and Wine-Centric Masterclasses: the 2022 Good Food & Wine Show Highlights According to Concrete Playground's Editors
The foodie fave is back for its 2022 run, and it's bringing a star-studded culinary lineup.
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NewsThe Country's Best Breweries Have Been Honoured at This Year's Australian International Beer Awards
After judging more than 2,600 entries, the annual competition has handed out 35 champion trophies to the top dogs of the craft beer scene.
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NewsMore Cocktails Please: Australia's Best 100 Bartenders for 2022 Have Been Revealed
Can't decide where to enjoy your next sip? Get one of these top-notch bartenders to mix you up a beverage.
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GuideSeven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar
With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.
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NewsStarward's Super-Popular Ginger Beer Barrel Whisky Is Back to Warm Up Your Winter
The seventh release from the Melbourne distillery's ginger-focused program is available to buy now — if you're quick.
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NewsFour Pillars' Bloody Great Bloody Shiraz Gin Is Here for 2022 — with Bloody Shiraz Gin Chocolate
Pair this year's version of the cult-favourite drop with a Bloody Shiraz Gin fruit and nut chocolate bar made from leftover grape skins.
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NewsJetstar Is Celebrating Its 18th Birthday with a Range of Hard Seltzers Based on Popular Destinations
The Melbourne seltzer tastes like a "deconstructed cafe latte", the Gold Coast version features fairy floss and sea salt flavours, and the Queenstown tipple includes mulled wine and cloves.
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GuideCP Picks: Here's How Our Editors Are Celebrating American Express delicious. Month Out in Sydney
Need help choosing where to go for this incredible celebration of food and drink? Follow us.
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NewsGABS Is Touring Its 2022 Craft Beer, Cider and Food Festival Around the East Coast This May
This year's fest will serve up 120 brews — including beers inspired by breakfast foods, savoury snacks, desserts and cocktails.
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NewsNow Open: Four Pillars Has Just Relaunched Its Healesville Distillery After a $7 Million Revamp
The beloved distillery's Healesville base is now home to 1000 square metres of new space, including an indoor/outdoor gin garden and a soon-to-open tuckshop.
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NewsAll the First-Rate Food and Drink Stops to Make When You're in Upstate New York
Let your tastebuds lead you outside the city limits to sample farm-to-table fine dining, fresh seasonal produce and boundary-pushing craft brews.
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NewsTen Quintessential After-Dark Activities in Sydney to Try This Autumn
You’ll hardly miss summer with our top picks to ensure a fun-filled autumn.
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NewsVictoria's Bridge Road Brewers Is Opening a Pop-Up Bar Made Entirely Out of Cardboard
Everything inside the zero-impact venue has been constructed from materials that are either recycled or can be reused or composted.
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NewsThe Team Behind Cantina OK! Has Just Opened Martini-Slinging Bar Planet on Enmore Road
"Really, we just opened the bar we wanted to see in the area. We hope it brings joy to the inner west," Mucho Hospitality Group Marking Director Daisy Tulley says.
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NewsYork Street's New Underground Nashville-Inspired Bar Jolene's Boasts Over 150 Whiskies
There are whiskey cocktails, booths named after Dolly Parton and Chris Stapleton and live music four nights a week.
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NewsReschs Is Re-Releasing Its Old-School Favourite Dinner Ale Tinny for a Very Limited Time
It's been out of production for 25 years, but thanks to the Reschs Appreciation Society, this beloved brew is hitting shelves once again.
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NewsIndie Spirits Tasting Is Bringing Its Boozy Sipping Parties Back to the East Coast
Spend an afternoon sampling more than 200 gins, whiskys, rums, vodkas and tequilas — and vermouths, mezcals and more — at this spirits fest dedicated to independent producers.
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NewsThe Little Beer Brand That Could: Young Henrys Celebrates Ten Years With (What Else) a Beer
No business plan? No problem. The craft beer innovators celebrate ten years of Newtowners, collaborations and local love.
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NewsSeven Weekend Activities to Try If You Want to Shake Up Your Usual Routine
Stuck doing the same old? Add some flavour to your schedule with these fun activity swaps.
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NewsFour Pillars Has Just Added a Yuzu Gin to Its Range — So There's Another Bottle for Your Shrine
After dabbling with yuzu before, the Australian distillery has created a standalone new tipple — and it's made with yuzu grown up the road from its Healesville base.
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NewsDan Murphy's Has Just Opened Its First Bar in Melbourne — and It Doesn't Serve Alcohol
Pouring booze-free beverages until the end of June, the Hampton spot boasts more than 30 drinks on its menu — and over 200 zero-alcohol options to take home.
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NewsThe Hinchcliff House Team's New Venue Bar Mammoni Is Tucked Away in Circular Quay Laneway
The small walk-in-only bar promises to be both your first and last stop of the day, serving up coffee, snacks and cocktails.
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NewsTable Wines and Park Pét-Nats: Here's What Concrete Playground's Editors Are Drinking Right Now
Looking for the ideal sip? Here at CP, we drink a lot of grape juice — so whether you like your wine clean and crisp or fun and funky, this list is a good place to start.
