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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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GALLERY: The Grey Goose Boulangerie Bleue Waterside Mansion Party
We kicked off the start of summer with frozen vodka cocktails.
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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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News
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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GALLERY: Eau De Vie Take Out Auchentoshan Whisky's Distilled Different Competition
Australia's best bar teams battled it out for a trip to Glasgow.
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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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News
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.
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NewsAustralia is Getting a Mini-Golf Bar
Mini-golf, a cocktail bar and an all-round hangout hub rolled into one.
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NewsNew Live Music Venue Leadbelly to Open in Newtown's Iconic Vanguard Space
With Louisiana-style po' boys and free gigs for all.
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NewsKings Cross Hotel to Transform Into a Multi-Storey Immersive Hub for Vivid
Five floors of dancing, cabaret and an immersive theatre experience.
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NewsVivid's Pop-Up Pool Hall Is Back
The Deep Purple Pool Hall returns from the Tio's/Cliff Dive crew.
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NewsWin Tickets to an Exclusive Gig with The Rubens Thanks to Baron Samedi
See the triple j Hottest 100 winners and have a drink or two on us.
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NewsTake a Peek Inside Seadeck, Sydney's Glamorous New Floating Venue
Have a champagne among the palm trees aboard Sydney's much-anticipated luxury vessel.
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