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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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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the paternal figure in your life with a memorable Father's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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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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GuideSip, Snack and Savour: These Sydney Bars Are Pairing Haku Vodka Martinis with Rice-Inspired Bites
This winter, discover elegant Haku Vodka martinis paired with inventive snacks that celebrate Japanese rice craftsmanship.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Steak in Sydney
From dry-aged cuts to highly marbled wagyu — we've got no beef with this list of the best places to slice into a juicy, perfectly seared and expertly rested steak.
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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Mum This Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the leading lady in your life with a memorable Mother's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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NewsTen Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Sydney
Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best hot cross buns and Easter eggs.
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GuideSydney Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.
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GuideThe Best Sydney Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast
These are the best restaurants in Sydney celebrating the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year.
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GuideThe Best Italian Restaurants in Sydney
Find where you'll be carb-loading next in Sydney — whether it's in the form of pasta, pizza or panzanella.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Sydney
Whether you like your scoops creamy, salty, deep-fried or vegan, you can find them here.
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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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RestaurantFlaminia
61 Macquarie Street, Sydney
Giovanni Pilu's long-awaited follow-up to his celebrated Freshwater restaurant celebrates the great port cities of Italy.
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RestaurantGrill Americano
1 Chifley Square, Sydney
Melbourne restaurateur Chris Lucas' celebrated Venetian-inspired steakhouse has landed in a historic Sydney location.
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RestaurantRick Stein at Coogee Beach
242 Arden Street, Coogee
The beloved British chef brings his legendary love of seafood to one of the city's most beautiful stretches of sand.
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RestaurantMAGMA by Dany Karam
1 Bartley Street, Canley Vale
The acclaimed chef's long-awaited return brings destination dining to a dramatic, marble-clad space in Sydney's south west.
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RestaurantSan Pancho
276-278 Marrickville Road, Marrickville
A Marrickville taqueria that represents Mexico instead of reinventing it.
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RestaurantHazel Kitchen and Bar
782 Kingsway, Gymea
A Gymea hideaway that specialises in breezy, relaxed feeds no matter where the sun is in the sky.
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RestaurantKazzi Beach Greek Bondi
14-16 O'Brien Street, Bondi Beach
The third arm of this Hellenic-style eatery has set up shop on Sydney's most iconic beach.
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RestaurantBistro Bondi
17 Warners Avenue, Bondi Beach
This polished bistro from the Lox In a Box crew pairs Euro-leaning plates with a killer 70-bottle wine list in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.
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RestaurantSketch Manly
19 Pittwater Road, Manly
Hot curries, cold craft beers and a chai-misu, it's all part of the ethos that makes Sketch Manly a Northern Beaches institute.
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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.
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NewsHollywood Hotel Icon and 50s Film Star Doris Goddard Has Passed Away
And tributes have been flowing from members of Sydney's nightlife, media and music communities. Here are some of them.
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GuideTen Essential Spots To Visit in Pyrmont
Including a New York-style jazz joint, an Egyptian bakery and the home of some of Sydney's most interesting art.
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NewsSeven Activities to Plan For Your Birthday When You Want to Do More Than Just Dinner or Drinks
Different things to do when it's time to celebrate little 'old' you.
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GuideTen Essential Spots to Visit in Alexandria
This former industrial area is home to OTT croissants, vegan brews and the coolest public library in the city.
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EventAll About Women 2026
Sun, 8 Mar, 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Hear centrepiece talks from change-making heads of government, justice-seeking journalists and razor-sharp authors as part of this powerhouse lineup.
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EventFelons Barrel Room Launch Weekend
Fri, 5 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec 2025
Felons Brewing Co. Manly, Manly
Experience this fully realised wharfside brewery, featuring three days of top-notch live music, Vietnamese cuisine and barrel-aged beers.
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EventOperation Sickie at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre
Multiple single dates
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Marrickville
It's every Australians right to chuck a sickie, so let this Marrickville boozer reward you with big discounts on six occasions this summer.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Hordern Pavilion
Fri, 6 Mar, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Off the back of a headline festival appearance, this Belgian techno superstar is heading to Sydney for this tour's one and only sideshow.
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EventIggy's and PIÑA Takeover at Venroy
Sat, 6 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec 2025
VENROY, Bondi Beach
Some of Sydney's best matcha and pastries are coming together this December only.
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EventChristmas at Darling Harbour 2025
Mon, 17 Nov - Thu, 25 Dec 2025
Darling Harbour, Sydney
With a stacked lineup of free festive fun, Darling Harbour 2025 is ready to melt the heart of even the grinchiest among us.
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EventTHE WORKS at Carriageworks
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 - Fri, 16 Jan 2026
Carriageworks, Eveleigh
Get immersed in the inaugural season of this cutting-edge warehouse event, featuring groundbreaking electronic stars from around the globe.
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EventMov'In Bed Barangaroo Beach Cinema
Fri, 28 Nov 2025 - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Barangaroo, Barangaroo
Catch up on classics and 2025's biggest movies on mattresses on the sand at Barangaroo.
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EventWaterworld Central Sydney 2026
Fri, 9 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Get ready to cool off and make memories as you slip, slide, and splash your way through the holidays.
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EventThe Morning Circuit
Sat, 6 Dec, 2025
Circular Quay, Sydney
The first Saturday of summer is host to a delicious new run club and sandwich collab.
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NewsHow to (Finally) Experience a White Christmas in Sydney This Winter
Make all your northern hemisphere festive dreams a reality this season.
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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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NewsWe're Giving Away a Private Negroni Masterclass for You and Your Mates
Bar hop your way around Sydney and learn how to create the classic cocktail along the way.
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NewsFour Bars to Hit This Winter Where the Drinks Are Cheap and the Tunes Are Flowing
With free gigs and 49 percent-off drinks on offer, there's no need to go into hibernation this season.
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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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GuideTen Essential Spots to Visit in Newtown
From a crowd-funded cafe serving up piping hot breakfast ramen to an ethically-minded clothes shop.
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NewsChippendale Favourite Freda's Has Just Been Granted a New 4am Licence
It's big a win for Sydney's live music scene.
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NewsA Heap of Bars Will Stop Service Tonight to Highlight How Much Sydney's Nightlife Is Struggling
40 bars will shut off the music, turn on the lights and chat to guests about the future of the industry.
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NewsSeven Spots to Book When You Want to Celebrate With Everyone You Know
Venues fit for the parties that are kind of a big deal.
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NewsAnother 16 Sydney Businesses Have Been Given Grants to Run More Live Music and Late-Night Events
The Cliff Dive, Leadbelly and Yulli's Brews will received funding as part of the City of Sydney's latest round of business support grants.
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NewsGoro's Is Throwing a Week-Long Birthday Bash and It's Entirely Free
Get ready for a jam-packed week of cheap beers, a Bonenkai party and Japanese game show antics.
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NewsThe City of Sydney Has Just Announced a New Plan to Help Sydney Stay Open Later
It includes proposals for 24-hour trading in the CBD, later opening hours for bars in local areas and a brand new cultural precinct in Alexandria.
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NewsA Bill to Scrap the Lockout Laws Is Going Before Parliament on Thursday
If it's passed, it could mean good things for Sydney's ailing nightlife.
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NewsPaddington's Four in Hand Has Been Sold for $7 Million and Will Remain a Pub
After local residents petitioned against it becoming residential dwellings.
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Paddington Pub Four in Hand Is Being Sold as a House
The Sutherland Street watering hole is about to pour its last drinks.
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NewsPotts Point's Kit & Kaboodle Is Now a Hedonistic Poutine-Slinging Rock 'n' Roll Club
The Potts Point Hotel venue is now named Boogie Mountain, and it now features Talking Heads, Iggy Pop and all-you-can-eat poutine.
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NewsThis New Report Suggests a Night Mayor Could Be the Answer to Sydney's Nightlife Troubles
It's one of 22 nightlife recommendations put forward in a this new report by the Committee for Sydney.
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NewsErskineville's Imperial Begins Its Four-Stage Reopening With the Launch of Restaurant Priscillas
The first phase features a veggie-focused menu and 'drag & dine' entertainment.
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News18 Sydney Businesses Have Just Been Given Grants to Run More Live Music and Late-Night Events
Oxford Art Factory, Freda's and The Roosevelt will receive matched funding as part of the City of Sydney's latest round of business support grants.
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NewsThe City of Sydney Is Setting Up a New Panel to Advise on the City's Nightlife
It's put the call out for individuals who'll advise on new initiatives and help transform Sydney into a 24-hour city — even with the lockout laws in place.
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NewsThis New Documentary Investigates Sydney's Nightlife in Light of the Lockout Laws
The doco speaks to prominent local and international figures to investigate the effects of the NSW Government's laws and pose alternative solutions to them.
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NewsSydney's New Weekly Club 'Night' Kicks Off at 5am
Complete with DJ sets and cocktails, from early morning until noon every Sunday.
