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NewsThis Australian Spirit Has Been Named the World's Best Rum
You might be surprised to find out who the distiller is.
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NewsTake a Sneak Peek at The Newport's Menu
Head chef Sebastien Lutaud takes us through the menu — and it's all set up like a permanent festival.
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NewsMake The Grounds of Alexandria's Hot Cross Buns at Home
Ever thought to add persimmon, pickled pineapple or Thai loganberry to your HCBs?
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NewsThe Best BYO Restaurants in Sydney
Skip the mark-ups and BYO to these excellent Sydney establishments.
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NewsA Giant Malbec Celebration Is Coming to Sydney
Say salud to Argentina's most loved wine with food from Porteño and a bottomless glass.
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GuideThe 25 Best Pubs in Sydney
From century-old locals to new and reimagined favourites, these are the venues that define Sydney's pub culture.
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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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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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NewsThis Michelin-Starred Restaurant in Hong Kong Is Serving Art You Can Eat
Paint your plate with black garlic, brown truffles and sweet potato puree.
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NewsZe Pickle Opens First Burger Joint in Sydney
Prepare yourself for creations like the crispy chicken and mac 'n' cheese waffle burger.
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NewsIcebergs' Maurice Terzini Is Revamping Surry Hills' Dolphin Hotel
The Crown Street pub will find new life in very capable hands.
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NewsBistrot Gavroche Is Kensington Street's New Parisian Brasserie
Bone marrow on toast, snails baked in their shells and some sweet looking desserts.
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NewsCornersmith Is Opening a Spinoff Cafe in Annandale
With those weekly queues for weekend brunch, this has been a long time coming.
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RestaurantFortune of War
137 George Street, The Rocks
Fortune of War might be Sydney's oldest pub, but its 2025 reopening has set it up for a bright next chapter in its story.
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PubCoogee Bay Hotel
253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee
A beachside pub that's been a part of the community for 150 years.
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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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NewsBar Chinois Is Kensington Street's New Small Terrace House Bar
It's a French-Asian fusion fever dream of champagne and Chinese finishes.
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GuideEight Great Sydney Cafes Within Walking Distance of the Beach
Grab and go before a morning stroll on the sand, or plan a long lazy brunch and a dip.
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GALLERY: Concrete Playground and James Squire's Summer Banquet at Chiswick
CP readers dined on five courses of Richie Dolan's garden-to-plate nosh with paired James Squire beers.
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NewsSydney's Burger Festival Announces New Venue After 10,000 Click 'Attending'
Hashtag Burgers' own festival is now being held at a bigger spot — and over two days.
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NewsSix of Sydney's Best Burger Chefs Are Heading to Barangaroo for a Cook-Off
Burger Project, Mary's, Belle's Hot Chicken and more.
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EventColour Culture Connection at South Eveleigh
Mon, 16 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar 2026
South Eveleigh Precinct, Eveleigh
This three-week-long festival celebrates Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras and Holi Hai through community programs and interactive experiences.
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EventMardi Gras Closing Party at Kinselas Hotel, Featuring Keli Holiday
Sun, 1 Mar, 2026
Kinselas Hotel, Darlinghurst
Keep a little energy in reserve, as this free all-day party headlined by Keli Holiday sends out Mardi Gras in style.
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EventDate Night Studio Flower Bar Pop-Up at Bar Planet
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026
Bar Planet, Newtown
Shop flowers and sip martinis, as this one-day flower market sets the tone for the year's most romantic day.
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EventHear My Eyes — 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day'
Sat, 7 Mar, 2026
City Recital Hall, Sydney
Celebrating the film's 35th anniversary, this groundbreaking event reimagines the sci-fi blockbuster with a 4K screening, live electronic score and immersive laser visuals.
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EventPeking Duk at Hordern Pavilion
Fri, 15 May, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
This roof-raising duo are gearing up for their biggest performance in seven years, complete with a debut live show and future-forward visuals.
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EventMitski for Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House
Fri, 29 May - Mon, 1 Jun 2026
Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Returning to Australia after seven long years, indie icon Mitski will take over our most legendary music venue for a run of four exclusive shows.
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EventDMA's 'Hills End' 10th Anniversary Show at Metro Theatre
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Ten years on, this Sydney-born trio returns home to play their landmark debut album in full — plus a stack of deep cuts.
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EventEuropa! Europa Film Festival 2026
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar 2026
Various locations, Sydney
Catch 43 pictures from 22 European countries, as the continent's most captivating flicks hit big screens across Australia and New Zealand.
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EventAntenna Documentary Film Festival 2026
Thu, 5 Feb - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations
From Australian premieres to Werner Herzog treks into the wilderness, this long-running documentary film festival is set to screen over 50 non-fiction flicks.
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EventDomeFest at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 29 Mar, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Focused on the conversations that shape pop culture, identity and relationships for Gen Z and Millennial women, this Australian-first podcast fan festival makes listening a shared experience.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Teaming Up with Andy Bowdy and Big Gay Ice Cream for a Sold Out Dessert Evening
Hope you got your tickets.
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NewsSmashed Burger Is Woolloomooloo's New Casual Burger Joint
You can now grab a burger to go in the harbourside suburb.
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NewsHow to Make Kitchen By Mike's Cucumber, Mirin and Sesame Salad at Home
Eat it at Taste of Sydney, then make it yourself.
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NewsDee Why's Beloved Burgers Are Popping Up In Campbelltown
Westsiders, this time the burgers are coming to you.
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NewsThe Rewriters: How Ramblin' Rascal Tavern's Charlie Lehmann Chose Bar Life Over Politics
Meet the bartender who threw in the corporate towel to open one of Sydney’s most beloved watering holes.
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NewsWin a Cocktail Masterclass with Ramblin' Rascal Tavern
Grab three mates and learn how to make signature cocktails — while eating All The Mary's Burgers.
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NewsA Bruce Lee-Inspired Dumpling and Beer Pop-Up Is Coming to The Rocks
Kansas City Shuffle are doing dumps paired with Young Henrys beer and kitsch Chinese paraphernalia.
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NewsWin Tickets to March into Merivale's Coogee Foreshore Festival
Sydney's beachside foodfest will have you forgetting summer ever left.
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GuideThe Ten Best Barbecue Spots in Sydney
The best barbecued bits, from brisket to beef tongue to Brazilian pork belly.
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NewsYou Can Now Drink on the Streets of Manhattan Without Fearing Arrest
The New York City island has decriminalised drinking alcohol in public.
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NewsAustralia Is Getting a Death Star Canteen
You cannot kill catering with a thought at this new Eddie Izzard-inspired eatery.
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NewsThe Grounds of Alexandria Is Giving Out Free Coffee Today
Those green cups of goodness are going for gratis this arvo.
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NewsMick Fanning Is Opening His Own Australian Brewery
The surfing legend will apparently even be pulling beers at the bar.
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NewsSydney's Latest Chicken Joint Cooks Chooks with a South-East Asian Twist
Korean BBQ, papaya salad and slow roasted whole chickens stuffed with garlic rice.
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NewsBarangaroo's First Permanent Restaurant Serves Mouth-Watering Turkish Cuisine
A brand new eatery from the man behind Efendy.
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NewsUber Is Launching Its Food Delivery Service UberEATS in Melbourne
The only app you'll ever need.
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NewsThis Danish Supermarket Is Fighting Food Waste By Selling Only Expired Food
They're helping cut down the 1.3 billion tonnes of food wasted globally each year.
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NewsGelato Messina and Burgers by Josh Head Epic Spectrum Now Food Lineup
You will literally have no time to watch the shows.
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NewsCake Wines Is Opening an Inner-City Cellar Door
With informal wine tastings, talks, dance parties and afternoon gigs.
