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NewsNow Open: Pont Dining Room Is Intercontinental Sydney's Love Letter to Australia's Diverse Palate
The five-star hotel's refreshed eatery embraces Australia's culinary diversity with a menu that heroes quintessentially Sydney dishes.
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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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NewsArnott's Is Making Its 2023 April Fool's Joke a Reality by Releasing Jatz-Inspired Tim Tams
Can't choose between crackers and chocolate biscuits? Soon, you won't have to (although these new Tim Tams don't actually include any Jatz).
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NewsThis Long-Standing CBD Wine Bar Has Unveiled a Snazzy New Look and Showstopping Amaro Collection
The newly imagined de Vine is a celebration of old school hospitality, classic Italian flavours and a very impressive drinks list.
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NewsMacleay St Bistro Has Relocated After 40-Plus Years, But Its New Eatery Is Just a Few Doors Down
The long-standing Sydney institution now resides just a few doors down in Monopole's old digs, serving the familiar French cuisine it's renowned for.
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FeatureTimeless Taste: From Cocktails to Pairings, Here's How To Savour Japanese Whisky
Our friend and spirits connoisseur James Buntin gives us the rundown on all things Japanese whisky.
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GuideItalian Bars and Restaurants Across Australia That Will Transport You to the Amalfi Coast
Forget Euro summer — get a taste of la dolce vita at one of these stunning homegrown spots.
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GuideEnmore Road Is Expanding Its Entertainment Offerings This Spring — Here Are Our Top Picks
Expect comedy shows popping up in hair salons, Sydney Fringe Festival acts taking over bars and live music having even more rooms to ring out loud in.
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GuideWhere to See Incredible Live Shows in the Inner West (And Where to Grab a Drink Nearby)
Pair incredible live music, comedy and more with these foolproof pre- and post-show bev spots.
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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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GuideFive Sydney Bars Where You Can Enjoy Sparkling Sundowners This Season
From beachside bars to CBD hot spots, here's where to soak up the summer vibes — drink in hand.
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GuideFive Spots to Head for Late-Night Kick Ons in Sydney
These late-night gems prove that the lockout laws haven't dampened Sydney's party spirit.
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NewsBen & Jerry's Free Cone Day Is Returning in 2024 to Give Away One Million Scoops Worldwide
Mark Tuesday, April 16 in your diary — that's when the ice cream brand is scooping up freebies this year.
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NewsComing Soon: North Sydney Is Set to Score a Huge Hospitality Precinct Starring Four Exciting Eateries
In June, North Sydney will welcome a Japanese izakaya, an artisanal providore, an LA-inspired all-day eatery and a three-in-one dining spot.
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NewsDegustations Don't Get Much More Magical Than NEL's Returning 11-Course Disney-Themed Feast
This enchanted menu is back in Sydney for a fifth time, complete with dishes inspired by 'Frozen', '101 Dalmatians', 'The Jungle Book' and more.
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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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NewsWine Lovers, Mark Your Calendars: Pinot Palooza Has Locked in Its Vino-Slinging Dates for 2024
If you can't go past a light- to medium-bodied red wine — and 50-plus vino labels pouring it — then this is the boozy festival for you.
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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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BarMiji Bar & Grill
100 Miller Street, North Sydney
Get a taste of Tokyo's laneway izakaya culture in the heart of North Sydney.
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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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BarThe Light Brigade
2A Oxford St, Woollahra
Woodfired pizzas and cocktails, plus a rooftop that's 83 metres above sea level.
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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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BarThe Old Rosebud
654 Darling Street, Rozelle
Stop in for your morning flat white or arvo takeaway wrap before a walk along the harbour.
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BarThe Paddington
380 Oxford Street, Paddington
The Oxford Street pub has all the Merivale calling cards: great food, consistent service and constant flow of thirsty patrons.
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BarTaphouse Sydney
122 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst
The Taphouse 2.0 brings fun wines, long necks of Tsingtao and succulent Chinese meals to Darlinghurst under the guidance of the Forresters team.
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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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NewsThe Hook Is the Vermuteria Team's Most Ambitious Project Today, Opening in Kings Cross in May
David Spanton is transforming the old Izgara and Harajuku Gyoza space into a retro oyster bar with a shucking station, live jazz and ice-cold martinis.
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NewsFroyo Is Back: This Frozen Yoghurt Atelier Is Serving up a Revamped Take on the Sweet Treat
Treat yourself to frozen yoghurt and gelato at Freo, the CBD's latest dessert-dedicated spot with a menu led by Lode Pies & Pastries chef.
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NewsDrink and Discover: Six Events Where You Can Level Up Your Learning with a Glass in Hand
Ditch a lecture seat for a barstool at these thought-provoking yarns across Sydney.
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NewsThe Hills Has Welcomed Its First Locally Owned Distillery — with Guided Tours and Friday Dumplings
Hills Distilling Co has arrived in Rouse Hill. The only catch: you've got just three hours a week to visit the cellar door.
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GuideThe 24 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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EventHayu FanFest
Sat, 15 Aug, 2026
Secret Location in Sydney, Sydney
Bringing reality TV into the real world, this streaming platform's landmark event is headed to Sydney for the first time.
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EventRon Mueck: Encounter
Sat, 6 Dec 2025 - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
AGNSW’s larger-than-life summer blockbuster is the biggest exhibition of acclaimed sculptor Ron Mueck's work ever staged in Australia.
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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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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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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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EventSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade
Sat, 28 Feb, 2026
Oxford Street and surrounding areas, Darlinghurst
Sydney's biggest street party returns for its 48th edition, celebrating joy as power, protest and connection.
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EventDangerously Modern: Australian Women Artists in Europe 1890–1940
Sat, 11 Oct 2025 - Sun, 15 Feb 2026
Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
AGNSW’s summer exhibition traces the bold journeys of 50 Australian women who reshaped the nation’s artistic landscape.
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NewsFour Pillars Has Brought Back Its Sticky Carpet Gin That Pays Boozy Tribute to the Front Bars in Pubs
Originally inspired by St Kilda's Hotel Esplanade, this tipple is back with a new version — this time featuring Little Creatures Pale Ale in its base.
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NewsThe Magpie Is the Tiny New Retro Sports Bar Playing Matches Live and Loud on Enmore Road
This nostalgia-tinged mini-pub has arrived in the Inner West from the team behind Earl's Juke Joint — with a new live music venue next door.
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NewsAn Ex-Bella Brutta Head Chef Is Behind Freshwater's Inventive New BYO Pizzeria Ribelle
You'll find cheesy slices and boundary-pushing toppings (like XO sauce and prawns) at this new Northern Beaches spot from an accomplished pizza maker.
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NewsFrom The Ace Hotel to Tio's, the Hollywood Quarter Is Hosting a Huge Gig Trail for One Night Only
A haul of Surry Hills venues are inviting guests to come in for free live music and some rocking food and drink deals - for one night of revelry.
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NewsMatt Whiley's Zero-Waste Cocktail Bar Re Has Closed and Will Reopen at The Norfolk Hotel in April
The new Re will bring its sustainable cocktails to La Salut's former site on Cleveland Street next to Ricos Tacos.
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NewsA Local's Guide to the 2024 Ramadan Night Markets
Here's how to eat and drink your way through these annual markets like a pro — with tips from Concrete Playground's very own Lakemba local.
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FeatureDining After Dark: A Local Foodie Takes Us on Tour of Hong Kong's Best Late-Night Eats
Undertake a night-time epicurean escapade with recommendations from a Hong Kong local food writer.
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NewsA Bon Vivant's Guide to the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival 2024
Savour the Sunshine State with the return of the anticipated foodie festival.
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NewsComing Soon: Melbourne Is About to Become Home to the World's First-Ever Grey Goose Martini Bar
Seating just 33 people, Le Martini is all about one type of cocktail — but in plenty of variations.
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NewsWin Tickets to a Superyacht Cocktail Cruise at Golden Hour with Basil Hayden Bourbon
Cheers the sunset with excellent cocktails on a yacht with your friends.
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NewsThe Donut Papi Team's New Marrickville Cafe Tita Carinderia Is a Love Letter to Homely Filipino Breakfasts
Marrickville has just scored another standout cafe — this time with loaded Filipino breakfast plates, next-level muffins and plenty of ube-filled treats.
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NewsThe Crew Behind Duo Duo Has Opened a CBD Outpost Dedicated to Decadent Cookies and Silky Soft Serve
Kuki is Darling Square's new hole-in-the-wall dessert spot serving up an irresistibly indulgent dessert for when you're on the go.
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NewsThe Continental Deli Team Is Shaking Things Up on Australia Street with Three New Venues
Porteño Group will open an all-day vegetarian diner, a seafood bar and an Italian bistro, plus a trio of boutique apartments, later this year.
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NewsMessina's Easter 2024 Treat Is a One-Kilogram Egg Filled with Milo Gelato, Oreo Cookie Chunks and Hazelnut Caramel
This Easter egg is made to serve six — but if you're keen to keep it to yourself, we understand.
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NewsTwo Australian Eateries Have Been Named in the Top Five Pizzerias in the Asia Pacific for 2024
Melbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar and Sydney's Al Taglio couldn't be split at the 2024 50 Top Pizza awards.
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NewsPantry Story Is the New Parramatta Road Bakery That's Already Garnering Lines Around the Block
You'll find kimchi focaccia, beef brisket hand pies and pandan cookies at this new Stanmore bakery.
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NewsComing Soon: Neptune's Grotto Is the Moody Northern Italian Restaurant That's Opening Underneath Clam Bar
After hosting Taylor Swift at Pellegrino 2000, Dan Pepperell, Mikey Clift and Andy Tyson are opening a fourth playful Sydney venue.
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NewsThe Best Set Menus in Sydney That You Can Order for Under $100
Remove the decisions and sample the best of the menu — without breaking the bank.
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NewsMatkim Is the Tiny Korean Omakase Restaurant Now Open in Circular Quay's Sydney Place
This intimate dining experience serves inventive and artistic Korean dishes to just eight people each night.
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NewsCheese Alert: Australian Dairy Festival Mould and Its All-Inclusive Tastings Are Returning for 2024
More than 100 varieties of cheese will be on offer when this all-you-can-sample dairy festival starts touring the country from May.
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NewsManly's New Small Bar Henry G's Is Here to Level Up the Northern Beaches' Wine and Snack Game
The team behind Donny's Bar has opened a cosy new venue specialising in vino, pintxos and tinned fish.
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NewsInner-City Italian Diner Secolo Has Reopened as a Pop-Up at The Exchange Hotel in Balmain
Secolo is back to revive the Fabbrica Balmain space for a little while before The Exchange Hotel gets a makeover.
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GuideThe Best Cafes (and Coffee) in Parramatta
These cafes pair exceptional coffee with stellar brunch dishes, making them some of the best daytime haunts in Parramatta.
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NewsNow Open: Pleasure Club Is the Hedonistic New Newtown Bar From the Odd Culture Crew
From 4pm to 4am Pleasure Club invites you to indulge in high-concept cocktails and expect the unexpected.
