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NewsDuck & Rice Is Sydney's New 500-Seat Rooftop Cantonese Restaurant in the CBD
It has bar snacks till midnight, flights of baijiu and a room filled with 250 lanterns.
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NewsChuuka Is the New Harbourside Restaurant by Sokyo's Chase Kojima and Lee Ho Fook's Victor Liong
It's opening next week with a waterfront bar, a luxe frozen yoghurt menu and a menu that combines Chinese and Japanese cuisines.
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NewsBabylon Is Sydney's New Sprawling Middle Eastern Bar and Restaurant Located on a CBD Rooftop
Take the lift to the top floor of Westfield Sydney and you'll find a luxe kingdom of meze, cocktails, slow-cooked meats and 300 wines.
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NewsSydney's Best Cheese Experiences for Hardcore Cheese Lovers
From oozy four-cheese toasties to truffle-infused fondue feast, these are the most decadent ways to make your cheese dreams come true.
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GuideA Banquet Menu Under $100 for Every Occasion You May Encounter This Winter
Whether you're celebrating, catching up with mum and dad or heading out for date night, there's a set menu to keep you toasty this season.
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NewsFrance's Mirazur Has Just Been Crowned the Best Restaurant in the World for 2019
This year, no Australian restaurants made the top 50.
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GuideSavour the Seasons: Where to Enjoy New Zealand's Most Exquisite Eats
No matter the time of year, there's something exciting to discover (and taste) year-round.
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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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NewsHow to Spend a Weekend in the Heart of Melbourne on a Budget
Take yourself on a DIY art tour, catch a gig and eat tasty multicultural fare — without breaking the bank.
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NewsPotts Point Institution Billy Kwong Will Close Its Doors Forever This Week
But it's not all bad news — chef and restaurateur Kylie Kwong plans to open a new, more casual eatery later in the year.
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NewsPotts Point's Paper Bird Is Closing Forever This August
You've only got until the start of August to eat the restaurant's best dishes one last time.
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NewsPappaRich Is Launching a Limited-Edition Nasi Lemak Burger This Winter
This Malaysian-style burger is packed with fried chicken, peanuts, sambal and an egg.
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NewsFive Sydney Restaurants Perfect for a Date Night (and Every Budget)
From cheap, cheerful and loved-up feeds to special diners for a special occasion.
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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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NewsThis Victorian Country Bakery Is Serving Up Australia's Official Best Pie
Country Cob Bakery took out top honours at this year's Best Pie Competition with a caramelised pork and pepper pie — and it's only an hour out of Melbourne.
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NewsThe First Half of the World's Best 2019 Restaurants Have Been Announced
And there are some big changes — last year's two top ranking Aussie restaurants have both dropped down the list.
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NewsMessina Will Shave Fresh Truffle Onto Your Gelato for a Limited Time This Winter
Get three grams of truffle shaved onto any flavour you fancy for just $6.
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NewsDemochi Is Sydney's First Dessert Shop Dedicated to Mochi Doughnuts
The hybrid sweets are both crisp and chewy — and only available two nights a week.
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NewsThe Sydney Restaurants Africola's Duncan Welgemoed Visits for Inspiration
Find out which spots set Duncan Welgemoed’s imagination alight — and how this will impact his Red Rock Deli Secret Supper.
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NewsLotus Is Opening a Shanghai-Style Street Food Eatery in Barangaroo Next Month
Bund is bringing neon lights and chilli crab-stuffed xiao long bao to the former Fujisaki space.
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EventThai Select Food Village at The Artistry 2025
Fri, 7 Feb 2025, Sat, 8 Feb 2025 and Sun, 9 Feb 2025
Tumbalong Park, Sydney
Transport your tastebuds to Thailand at this free-entry festival in Tumbalong Park.
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EventEuropa! Europa Film Festival
Wed, 12 Feb - Wed, 12 Mar 2025
Ritz Cinema, Randwick
Celebrate European cinema with a packed film festival lineup featuring 44 movies from 26 countries.
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EventDrake: 'Anita Max Win' Tour
Multiple single dates
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park
The 'Hotline Bling' performer 'The Degrassi: The Next Generation' star is returning Down Under for the first time in eight years.
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EventThe Play That Goes Wrong
Thu, 19 Jun - Sun, 3 Aug 2025
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
This comedic production about a chaotic play focuses on The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society's efforts to stage a murder-mystery.
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EventAll About Women
Sat, 8 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar 2025
Sydney Opera House and online, Sydney
2025's two-day lineup includes events with Kate Berlant, Gina Chick, Kara Swisher, Rachel House, Jaguar Jonze, Grace Tame and more.
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EventMardi Gras Film Festival
Thu, 13 Feb - Thu, 27 Feb 2025
Various cinemas in Sydney
Recent award-winners, beloved classics, must-see documentaries, star-studded shorts, 'Sister Act' sing-alongs: they're all on the 2025 MGFF lineup.
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EventAn Evening with David Sedaris
Mon, 10 Feb - Tue, 11 Feb 2025
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
David Sedaris is bringing his latest tour to Sydney Opera House in February to delight NPR obsessives.
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EventNative Australia Degustation at NEL
Tue, 14 Jan - Sat, 14 Jun 2025
Nel Restaurant, Sydney
The Sydney fine diner is kicking off 2025 with a 12-course degustation exploring the culinary riches of the Land Down Under.
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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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NewsSydney Favourite Butter Is Serving Up Truffle-Topped Ramen, Fried Chicken and Doughnuts for Winter
They're available at both the Surry Hills and Parramatta stores.
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NewsGolden Century Has Opened a Huge New Wine Bar on the Top Level of Its Haymarket Restaurant
Golden Century Wine Bank has over 1500 bottles, a new wine cellar and a kitchen dishing up all of the restaurant's signatures dishes.
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NewsEster's Mat Lindsay Is Opening a Tiny Ten-Seat Shawarma Bar in Surry Hills
It will have just four menu items: lamb, falafel, a breakfast wrap and a 'not' halal snack pack.
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NewsMerivale Is Set to Open Four New Bars and Restaurants in Sydney's CBD This Year
It'll include a Felix-style cocktail bar, a casual Middle Eastern eatery, a sister to Bondi's Totti's and a new Mexican joint.
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NewsWhat's Open in Sydney This Queen's Birthday Public Holiday
Your favourite spot may be closed this Monday, but these cafes, restaurants and bars will more than tide you over.
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NewsGlory Days Is North Sydney's New Go-To for Mecca Coffee, Brickfields Pastries and Brooklyn Boy Bagels
The suburb's working masses can now snag themselves a great midweek coffee and a tasty (carby) lunch.
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GuideEight New CBD Spots to Visit When You Want to Treat Yourself to a Nice (but Quick) Lunch
No more soggy desk sandwiches or sad salads.
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NewsDan Hong Is Set to Resurrect Merivale's Award-Winning Restaurant and Cocktail Bar Lotus
After 11 years, Lotus will return to its Potts Point digs for a pop-up later this year.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Is Giving Away an Excessive 100,000 Free Doughnuts
Sweet glazed doughnuts are even better when you don't have to pay for them.
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GuideTen Essential Spots to Visit in the Sydney CBD
Uncover free art, $1.50 oysters, $5 G&Ts and more.
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NewsA Look Inside Mary's Underground, the Fancy New CBD Restaurant and Jazz Bar from the Mary's Crew
As well as a full French-style bistro menu, it also has a seafood bar and gigs running six night a week.
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NewsRushcutters Bay's Beloved Pasta Joint Acme Is Closing Its Doors
You've got until the end of June to have a final bowl of pig's head macaroni.
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NewsChippendale Stalwart The Lord Gladstone Has Been Bought By the Venue's OG Bar Team
Expect more music, more parties and a new direction for the food — but the same good-times-for-all ethos.
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NewsSix Truffle Dishes to Try in Sydney This Winter
From truffle-topped waffle fries to truffle-infused dumplings and soft serve.
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NewsSydney's Inner-City Cellar Door Cake Wines Is Closing Forever
The four-year-old wine bar, live music venue and events space will close in mid-June.
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NewsBar Ombré Is Salt Meats Cheese's New Rooftop Bar Overlooking the Harbour
It boasts a dedicated spritz menu, a daily happy hour and views of the Harbour Bridge (and the Vivid lights).
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NewsSix CBD Restaurants and Bars to Head to Before You Venture to See Vivid
Dine at rooftop digs with sky-high views or among all the action at the Opera House.
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Red Rock Deli Secret Supper Recap: Adam Liaw
A look back at all the happenings from Adam Liaw's secret dinner inspired by Red Rock Deli's new limited-edition chips.
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NewsSydney's Best Dining Spots for Vivid Views
Visit the bars and restaurants that truly shine at this time of year.
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NewsFamed Canadian Chef Matty Matheson Is Heading Down Under for a Nationwide Speaking Tour
He'll chat food, mental health and the #MeToo movement in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
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NewsYou'll Soon Be Able to Stay In (and Grab a Snack At) a Pop-Up Taco Bell Hotel
Think taco-themed rooms, tacos for breakfast and taco-inspired poolside cocktails.
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NewsFive Indulgent Tasmanian Restaurants Guaranteed to Warm Your Soul This Winter
Settle in for cosy meals of local produce and unique wines.
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NewsSalt Beef Is Serving Up London's Legendary 'Beigels' in the Inner West
It has taken over the kitchen at Slyfox, serving slow-cooked wagyu brisket (and vegan cauliflower) bagels and waffle fries.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Mexican Feast for You and Your Mates
Treat your crew to dinner and drinks in Bondi — and we'll pick up the bill.
