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NewsSurry Thrills Is the Two-Week Festival Taking Over Surry Hills' Best Restaurants, Bars, Hotels and Cinemas
Some of the big names involved include the Ace Hotel, Chin Chin, Golden Age, Nomad, Pellegrino 2000 and Poly.
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NewsBeloved Neutral Bay Venue The Oaks Hotel Is Up for Sale with a $175 Million Price Tag
Long-term custodians the Thomas family have put the Sydney stalwart up for sale after nearly 50 years of ownership.
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NewsKings Cross Pavilion Is the New Venue Opening in the Former World Bar Digs — and Yes, There Will Be Teapots
The huge 900-capacity venue will be bringing teapots and house music back to the venue, with five separate bars and multiple dance floors.
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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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NewsTen Breathtaking Light Installations You Need to Catch at Vivid Sydney 2022
Bright lights, big city canvas — prepare to be dazzled by illuminations and immersive exhibitions at the return of Vivid Sydney.
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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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GuideThe Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit
Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.
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GuideThe Best Indian Restaurants in Sydney
Explore menus with hundreds of regional dishes — or just order a butter chicken and be done with it at these brilliant Indian restaurants in Sydney.
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GuideThe Best Mexican Restaurants in Sydney
Head to Sydney's top Mexican restaurants for seriously good tacos and tamales, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Breakfast in Sydney
Head to your local cafe, bakery, deli or bagel shop to find the best Sydney breakfasts.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Yum Cha in Sydney
It's a truth universally acknowledged that it is impossible to leave yum cha feeling hungry.
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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 Places to Eat and Drink Around the SXSW Sydney Precinct — For Every Budget
Restaurants in the SXSW Sydney precinct that are just as impressive as the events you'll be running between.
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GuideThe Best Multi-Venue Hospitality Hubs in Sydney
Multi-venue one-stop shops for all your drinking and dining needs are popping up all over Sydney — and we’ve found the ones you need on your radar.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Burgers in Sydney
We've hit up burger joints, fine diners, food trucks and underground bars to bring you this complete guide.
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GuideRescue Your Wallet with the Best Dining Deals in Sydney This Month
If you're short on cash — and who isn't right now — these tasty offers are the fiscally responsible feeds you need to know about.
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NewsWe're Giving Away 150 Free Passes to YCK Laneways' Huge Food and Music Festival This Weekend
Take cocktail-making masterclasses from Maybe Sammy and Cantina OK! or catch sets from Sneaky Sound System and Wafia — for free!
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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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NewsThe Guest Edit: Podcaster, DJ and Barfly Jade Le Flay Makes a Case for Sydney's Best Cocktails
From established classics to hidden gems, the professional night owl throws down her pick of Sydney's finest places to imbibe.
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NewsWhat's Open for Eats and Drinks in Sydney on New Year's Day
Hit one of these spots for a January 1 filled with good food, top-notch drinks — and maybe a cheeky dance floor session.
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NewsEvery Sydney New Year's Eve Event from Budget to Blowout If You Haven't Made Plans Yet
Whether you're after a cruisy free-entry party or a lavish harbourside soiree, Sydney's got your last-minute New Year's Eve plans sorted.
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NewsB Wise Shares His Six Go-To Playlists to Set the Mood for Any Occasion
Set the mood with these standout playlists handpicked by ARIA-nominated rapper B Wise.
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RestaurantThe International
25 Martin Place, Sydney
A trio of stylish venues from one of Sydney's top restaurant groups have brought a new level of refinement to 25 Martin Place's hospitality precinct.
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RestaurantDelta Rue
101 Phillip Street, Sydney
This elegant Vietnamese fine diner at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth combines old-world charm with some playful flourishes.
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RestaurantFabbrica Bread Shop Coogee
214 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee
You can now enjoy this fan-favourite bread shop at its new beachside location, complete with new delights and Roman-inspired treats.
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RestaurantFat Pomelo
16 Ocean Street, Narrabeen
The northern beaches just scored a new go-to destination for hearty pan-Asian cuisine in a dining room with a citrus-inspired design.
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RestaurantMadam Ji
13 Burton Street, Darlinghurst
Classic dishes and boundary-pushing fusions are on the menu at a restaurant inspired by the "resilience and freedom" of women in Indian culture.
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RestaurantWinstons
162 Saint Johns Road, Glebe
Sydney's degustation doyen Nelly Robinson makes British food great at Australia's first true gastropub.
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RestaurantAlegre Bar and Dining
21 Lime Street, Sydney
Discover the tastes of Tulum by Darling Harbour at this stylish Mexican diner from a seasoned team of Latin-American chefs.
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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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RestaurantSpicetown Leichhardt
95 Norton Street, Leichhardt
More than 20 vendors are serving up international street eats at this vibrant food court in the Inner West.
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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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GuideSeven Bars to Have a Catch-Up with Mates Now and Pay Later
Have fun now and think about the bill later.
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GuideSydney's Best Bars for Dancing and Late-Night Drinks
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie.
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FeatureThe Localist: Sydney 2021
The past year has really highlighted the importance of supporting our local shops and hospo joints. There's power at your fingertips — and in your shopping baskets.
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NewsFive Great Sydney Pubs Where You Can Catch a Live Gig
Cosy pub vibes are that much better when there's live music — here's where to get your fix of both in Sydney.
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NewsThe Cahill Expressway Will Go Car-Free This New Year's Eve for a Week-Long End-of-Year Festival
The seven-day party was announced as part of $200 million in spending to secure global events for Sydney and the rest of NSW.
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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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GuideSeven Go-To Bars and Restaurants Where You Can Catch a Sydney Solstice Show This Winter
Wine, dine and get a big ol' dose of culture with dazzling drag shows, early morning rave sessions and swingin' country tunes.
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NewsThe City of Sydney Is Putting an Extra $5.7 Million Towards the Inner City's Al Fresco Dining Areas
Since the outdoor dining initiative launched in December 2020, 204 permits have been issued — and 2690 square metres of al fresco dining space has been approved.
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NewsThe City of Sydney Has Unveiled Plans to Reignite Oxford Street With Increased Culture and Entertainment Spaces
The plan proposes the introduction of rooftop bars and the activation of unused alleyways.
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FeatureThe Localist Shopfront
The past year has really highlighted the importance of supporting our local shops and hospo joints. There's power at your fingertips — and in your shopping baskets.
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GuideThe Best Sydney Bars for Dancing
Celebrate the return of Sydney's dance floors at these must-visit spots.
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GuideWhere to Go for a Pre-Match Drink and Feed Near the SCG to Get You Pumped for a Game
Get fuel for a few hours of cheering on your favourite team.
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GuideFour Extravagant New Year's Events You Can Still Grab a Spot at If You Want to End 2020 with a Bang
You can spend anywhere from $145 to $2000 on an unforgettable evening to cap off a forgettable year.
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NewsOxford Street's Kinselas and Courthouse Hotels Are Set to Be Merged Into One Mega-Venue
The two venues were recently sold for a combined $67 million.
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NewsSydney's Laneways, Streets and Car Parks Are Being Transformed Into Al Fresco Dining Areas
Kicking off the city's transformation, 19 pubs, restaurants and bars in The Rocks now have new outdoor dining.
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NewsFive Nighttime Activities in Sydney That Should Be Top of Your Hit List After Lockdown
These are the after-dark activities we can't wait to do once restrictions are lifted.
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NewsCity of Sydney Supports Plan to Reignite Nightlife in Kings Cross
A new theatre and arts precinct, pedestrian-friendly laneways and a revamped train station could be on the cards for Sydney's former red light district.
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NewsA Party with Dance-Inducing Tunes by Hot Dub Time Machine Is Taking Over Your Living Room
Canadian Club's annual Bad Sweater Party is going virtual.
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NewsYou and Nine Friends Can Hire Out All Three Levels of Prince of York for Dinner and a Disco
Pasta, cocktails and dancing on tables in your own private discotheque.
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NewsFour Ways to Make Nights at Home More Exciting (and What Dish or Drink to Pair With Them)
Level up your nights at home with fun activities, cocktail deliveries and tasty bites.
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FeatureWhere to Party in the CBD and Around Oxford Street Now There Are No More Lockouts
With no more 1.30am curfew in the city, now's the time to support Sydney's late-night venues.
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NewsLong-Running Enmore Music Venue Sly Fox Will Sadly Close Forever This Month
Following a lengthy licensing dispute, the legendary late-night is closing for good.
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GuideFour Nights Out to Plan With Your Mates This Summer That Aren't Just Going to the Pub
Make your next group hang a good'un with all-you-can-eat tacos or bottomless frosé.
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NewsMerivale Has Launched a Summer Program of Free Gigs, Half-Price Eats and Weekly Disco Parties
Spend summer dancing at 50-person discos, eating $9 burrata and partying to The Preatures for free.
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GuideSix Sydney Bars with Epic Views to Take Advantage of This Summer
Soak in the sights, and the afternoon sun, while you sip a cocktail or two.
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GuideSix Local Bars and Wineries to Visit on Your Next Group Getaway to Canberra
Drink your way around the capital with this selection of vineyards, breweries and hidden cocktail bars.
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GuideSeven Sydney Bars That'll Take Your Friday Night Drinks to the Next Level
Celebrate reaching the end of the working week in style.
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NewsTen Ways to Make the Most of Your Time During Sydney Fringe Festival
With so many surprising and experimental performances to check out, you'll want to base yourself right in the centre of the action.
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NewsPrince of York Is Sydney CBD's New Multi-Level Wine Bar and Underground Nightclub
Start with bone marrow toasties and naturally fermented prosecco for dinner, then head downstairs to dance on tables under a disco ball.
