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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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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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GuideHow to Spend a Charming Day and Night in the Inner West Pockets of Balmain and Rozelle
Discover the harbourside suburbs that are bursting with lush parks, tasty pints and delicious eats.
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GuideA Day and Night Guide to Paddington
From fine art and fancy dinners to sublime pub feeds and twilight bevvies, Paddington's still got it going on.
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GuideThe Best Wine Bars in Sydney
A guide for any Sydney wine-lover, whether you want strictly organic, biodynamic and local drops or you don't really care — as long as they taste good and don't cost a fortune.
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GuideAll of the New Sydney Openings That You Need Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024
Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Sydney haunts.
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NewsWhat's Open in Sydney Across the Easter Long Weekend 2024
Spend the long weekend eating and drinking with friends and family at Sydney's top cafes, bars and restaurants.
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GuideSix Classy Sydney Bars to go for Sunset Cocktails with Friends
There's still a grand stretch in the evenings to enjoy a sip with your mates at these slick locales.
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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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GuideThe 25 Best BYO Restaurants in Sydney for When You're on a Budget or Want to Bring Your Favourite Drop
Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Sydney restaurants.
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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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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.
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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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RestaurantCasa Esquina
79 Elliott Street, Balmain
Courtyard cocktails and exceptional grilled cuts are the star of the show at Balmain's sophisticated but lively Argentinian-inspired restaurant.
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BarBarrio Cellar
Basement, 58 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Some of Sydney's best tequila and mezcal cocktails await at the Barrio Chino team's basement bar.
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RestaurantFirst Drop Cafe Marrickville
76A Edinburgh Road, Marrickville
Marrickville has welcomed an inner city stalwart into the fold.
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BarNorth Bondi RSL Club
120 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi
Either spend a long sunny day out on the terrace or head inside to eat, drink and watch the footy with a bunch of rowdy sports lovers.
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RestaurantIndustry Beans York St
40 York Street, Sydney
The Melbourne coffee pioneer has brought its famed bubble tea-like cold brews to Sydney with its first outpost housed in the heart of the CBD.
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RestaurantPadre Coffee
241A-241B Glenmore Road, Paddington
Your next coffee obsession is one sip away — discover this beloved Melbourne-based coffee brand's adventurous blends in Paddington.
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NewsNewtown Venues Could Soon be Allowed to Offer Late-Night Trading and Live Music
Small retail and hospitality venues could soon be given more freedom under proposed changes by the Inner West Council.
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NewsA First Look Inside Kings Cross' New Miami-Inspired Flamingo Lounge
The Hugos Kings Cross space as been reborn with a new concept — and yes, pizzas and Sneaky Sundays are making a return.
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NewsA Look Inside Newtown's Revamped Tokyo Sing Song
The eclectic underground venue beneath the Marly will eventually function as "a week-long, reliable dancefloor."
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NewsSydney Is Hosting a One-Day Forum on Global Night Culture
An ambitious, timely collaboration between Sydney's Electronic Music Conference and the night mayor of Amsterdam, Mirik Milan.
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NewsHugos Kings Cross to Be Resurrected as Miami-Inspired Flamingo Lounge
From the owners of Double Bay's Casablanca, the new venue will run weekly club nights, sport leather walls and have a terrace bar.
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NewsChippendale Favourite Freda's Will Now Be Open Later on Weekends
It has finally got approval to stay open until 2am on Friday and Saturday nights.
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EventChampions of Change: Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson
Monday, June 10, 2024
Sydney Town Hall, Sydney
Mackenzie Arnold and Tony Gustavsson are hitting Vivid Sydney's 2024 stage to talk all things Matildas.
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EventMaker's Mark Gold Rush x Wheen Bee Foundation
Monday, April 1 - Monday, June 3, 2024
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Maker's Mark is cementing its status as a certified B Corp distillery by giving Sydney-siders something worth raising a glass to.
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EventGLOW at Sydney Zoo
Friday, May 10 - Saturday, June 1, 2024
Sydney Zoo, Bungarribee
Over three weeks, Sydney Zoo will be lit up with stunning immersive activations, illuminated animals, glow-in-the-dark golf and a pop-up bar.
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EventSydney Film Festival
Wednesday, June 5 - Sunday, June 16, 2024
Various cinemas in Sydney
From Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Kinds of Kindness' to Indigenous Aussie horror, Sydney Film Festival's 197-title 2024 lineup is filled with highlights.
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EventMCA Artbar: Tomorrow – 20 Minutes Into the Future
Friday, May 17, 2024
MCA, Sydney
The late-night takeover of the Museum of Contemporary Art returns for autumn.
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EventFree Katsu Sandos at Rekodo Katsu Kanteen
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Barangaroo House, Barangaroo
Stop by to snag one of 100 sweet potato, prawn or chicken katsu sandos at Barangaroo House.
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EventBiji x Lana Collab Dinner
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Lana, Sydney
Two notable chefs will collaborate for this one-night-only, four-course dinner at elegant CBD restaurant Lana.
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EventMeyhanes Nights at Baharat
Saturday, May 4 - Saturday, August 3, 2024
Baharat Bar - Food - Spices, Barangaroo
Your next Saturday dinner is sorted with a $60 set menu packed with Turkish delights.
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EventSydney Marathon
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
If you're going to conquer one of the world's toughest fitness challenges, do it in the prettiest city in the world.
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EventWorld Time Attack Challenge
Friday, August 30 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek
High-octane, heavily modified motorsport racing that is sure to get your heart pumping.
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NewsSydney's Long-Standing Flinders Hotel Has Been Revamped (Again)
The venue is relaunching with a big party and one hour of free booze.
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NewsWhat to Expect from Holey Moley, Sydney's New Two-Storey Mini-Golf Bar
It will take over the Newtown Social Club space after it closes in April.
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NewsTen Inner City Oasis Bars in Sydney
Cosy beer gardens surrounded by greenery and courtyards with comfortable chairs — here are ten bars perfect for escaping the chaos of the city.
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NewsIs the City of Sydney Doing Enough to Save Sydney's Live Music Economy?
They just released a status update on their 2014 Live Music and Performance Action Plan.
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NewsKings Cross Staple World Bar Approved for Extended Lockout Hours
The iconic party bar will serve teapots a little longer.
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GuideSydney Bars and Restaurants That Are Perfect Date Material
Must have: a comprehensive wine list, casual buzz and preferably low lighting.
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NewsKeep Sydney Open Announces New Anti-Lockouts Rally
"It will be bigger, louder and stronger than the one originally scheduled."
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NewsThe First Venues to Benefit From Sydney's Lockout Extensions Have Been Revealed
Three CBD spots can now admit patrons until 2am, and serve drinks until 3.30am. More are expected to follow.
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NewsCrown Street's Gaslight Inn Has Changed Hands
The sale of the pub continues the recent spate of hoteliers' multimillion-dollar shenanigans.
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GuideThe Best New Year's Eve Events Happening Around Sydney
Ring in the new year in Byron, down at Bondi or on board a boat.
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Hugos Kings Cross to Reopen as Pop-Up Next Year
The lockout-addled bar looks set to prove the area ain't dead yet.
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GuideFive Halloween Parties Happening in Sydney This Weekend
Go to Zombie Prom, wander through the museum after dark or party in a haunted hotel.
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NewsEspolon Tequila Is Throwing Two Day of the Dead Parties in Sydney
An authentic Mexican celebration across two Sydney venues.
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NewsOpera Bar New Year's Eve Beach-Themed Party Is Back For 2016
Beach huts, palm trees and a heck of a summer party — with that fireworks view.
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NewsBarangaroo's Waterfront New Year's Eve Party Is Back
With 12,000 tickets going for under $30 each. Crazy.
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NewsKeep Sydney Open Has Announced Their Lineup For This Weekend's Rally
More than a few high-profile names are joining the fold
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NewsTen Awesome Perth Bars Worth Travelling For
Greenhouse gardens, tiki houses and bars that look like a scene from Alice in Wonderland.
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NewsHow Sydney's Lockout Laws Have Really, Truly Affected Your Saturday Night
We asked former ABC host and intellectual property lawyer Tom Glasson to turn the 151-page Liquor Law Review into one easy read.
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Keep Sydney Open Is Holding Another Huge Anti-Lockout Laws Rally
A casual 15,000 showed up last time.
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NewsLegendary Sydney Club Goodbar Is Reopening on Oxford Street
Sydney's newest old club, sitting right outside of lockout zone.
