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NewsOdd Culture Has Opened a Hybrid Wine Bar and Try-Before-You-Buy Bottle Shop in Newtown
The Odd Culture bottle shop space has been transformed into boundary-pushing new venue SPON — and it's offering $6 glasses of natural vino for all of September.
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NewsDarling Pavilion Is the Brand-New Multimillion-Dollar Pub Pouring Beers in Darling Harbour
The team behind Newtown Hotel and Universal has just opened a luxurious new watering hole right across from Tumbalong Park and the ICC.
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NewsDon't Be Dusty: Low-to-No Alcohol Alternatives to Your Fave Drinks
Say yes to vibes and no to hangovers with this list of alternatives to your favourite boozy beverages.
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NewsJamie Oliver Is Hitting Sydney Opera House for an Australian-Exclusive Chat About His Career and Cooking
It's been eight years since the British chef's last soldout discussion at the iconic venue — and he's back with a new book to talk about.
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NewsLotus Dining Group Is Opening Its Eighth Expansive Sydney Restaurant Pearl Next Month
This new contemporary Cantonese restaurant and bar is arriving in Circular Quay with panoramic views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Has Brought Back Its Doughnut-Inspired Dog Biscuits for Very Good Boys and Girls
Available in six flavours, the chain's doggie doughnuts have returned to celebrate International Dog Day.
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GuideThe Best Sydney Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast
Ring in the Year of the Horse this Lunar New Year at one of these stellar Sydney restaurants.
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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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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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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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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 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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NewsCult Sydney Favourite Ricos Tacos Is Reopening Next Month in Redfern's Norfolk Hotel
Toby Wilson's colourful taqueria is moving to Redfern to open a new two-storey venue next door to La Salut.
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NewsGelato Messina Has Relaunched Its Magical Degustation Restaurant at Its Marrickville HQ
Act quick! Spots at this imaginative dessert-heavy diner are in high demand.
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NewsPopular Sydney Duo The Pizza Bros Have Set Up Their First Permanent Eatery on The Imperial's Rooftop
Known for their woodfired rounds at Grifter Brewing Co, the former Bella Brutta and Gigis chefs have now brought their cult-favourite slices to Erskineville.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Own Mint Slice Biscuits for Father's Day (or Just for Yourself)
This year, they come in a three-flavour pack with salted caramel and rum and raisin biscuits.
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GuideThe Top Parramatta Spots for Every Occasion
Experience the multicultural hub of Parramatta through its diverse eats, fit for every budget and occasion.
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NewsThe Team Behind Pyrmont's Nativo Are Opening a Full-Scale Mexican Restaurant and Mezcal Bar in Glebe This Week
Nu'u by Nativo will bring southern Mexican cuisine to Glebe Point Road with Michelin-trained chef Manuel Diaz at the helm.
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RestaurantVitelli's Upstairs
Baptist Street, Redfern
Wunderlich Lane's New York-Italian-inspired restaurant serves house-made pasta, late-night cheeseburgers and plenty of milanese.
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RestaurantDarling Glebe
134A Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Heritage and style combine in spectacular form in this subterranean restaurant, which features reimagined brasserie classics and a dedicated martini lounge.
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RestaurantAORI
39 Lime Street, Sydney
The team behind Alegre and Callao bring modern Japanese cooking and quiet tableside theatre — including a sushi ferris wheel — to King Street Wharf.
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RestaurantHamsi Taverna
1 Bridge Road, Glebe
Somer Sivrioğlu's seafood-forward Turkish taverna in the new Sydney Fish Market is inspired by Aegean coastal dining.
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RestaurantWildergreen Moama
6 Shaw Street, Moama
The garden-filled, nature-led precinct has been designed to invite exploration and celebrate life's simple pleasures.
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RestaurantDragon Hot Pot Darling Square
1 Little Pier Street, Haymarket
Grab a bowl and a pair of tongs and head to the ingredient wall for a fully customisable experience.
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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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RestaurantThe Tropic
2 Scenic Highway, Terrigal
Terrigal Pavilion's sun-washed Mediterranean-inspired dining room is home to some of the best views on the Central Coast.
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RestaurantManly Fish & Chips
East Esplanade, Manly
This nostalgic shack by the Felons crew dishes up fish and chips, prawn rolls and RTDs on Manly Wharf.
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RestaurantOsteria Luna
68 King Street, Sydney
A moody underground osteria serving Italian classics with a touch of red-sauce swagger.
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NewsBar Messenger Is the New Roman God-Inspired Wine Bar Hidden in the Heart of Circular Quay
This new art deco wine bar has graced Sydney's CBD — and you'll find it hidden underneath an iconic sculpture of the Roman messenger god Mercury.
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NewsNew Australian-First Vertical Dining Experience Vertigo Will Get You Eating While Hanging Off Brisbane Powerhouse
Get ready to climb over the iconic Brisbane venue's facade, all while donning safety harnesses, to eat four stories up.
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NewsNEL's New British Degustation Is Giving Paddington Bear's Marmalade Sandwiches a Fine-Dining Makeover
Nelly Robinson's takes on beef wellingtons, scampi and beer, Sunday roasts and chocolate orange are also on the 11-course menu.
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NewsUS Burger Chain Wendy's Just Cooked Up a Deal to Open 200 Stores in Australia by 2034
Australia's local ice creamery will no longer be the country's only Wendy's, with the burger chain locking in plans to launch Down Under.
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NewsUSA's Cajun-Style Seafood Sensation The Boiling Crab Is Opening Its First Sydney Restaurant
After making a splash in Melbourne, this chain is bringing its American-style seafood boil to Haymarket.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Pho in Sydney
Grab a hot bowl of brothy goodness at any of these Vietnamese diners.
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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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NewsSmoking Gringos Is Blacktown's New Taco Joint From an Ex-Momofuku Chef and Burger Head Founder
The west's new flavour-packed Mexican spot specialises in birria tacos — and it sold out in just a couple hours on its first Sunday.
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NewsKorean Bistro The Evergreen Has Opened in Chatswood with Sizzling Barbecue Platters and Lavish High Tea
Housed within a lush green space, The Evergreen is impressing with loaded burgers for lunch, soju cocktails at night and Sydney's only Korean high tea.
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NewsMessina's Latest Limited-Edition Gelato Tubs Come Topped with Hazelnut Rocher Crack
The one-litre specials feature layers of gianduia gelato, cone crunch and hazelnut mousse.
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NewsLevel Up Your Seasonal Soiree with These Winter Cocktails
Christmas in July may have passed, but there's still plenty of seasonal cocktails to level up your next dinner party.
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GuideThe Best Sports Bars in Sydney
Sydney is home to sports excellence and sports fans. Here are our top picks for the best sports bars in Sydney to catch a game.
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GuideThe Best Thai Restaurants in Sydney
From cheap local neighbourhood favourites to more experimental fine diners.
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GuideThe Best Vegan Restaurants in Sydney
Restaurants where vegans will be spoilt for choice, and even reluctant, carnivorous companions have to admit they're satisfied.
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NewsBartega Is the Canterbury Leagues Club's Luxe New Bar as Part of Its Multimillion Dollar Revamp
Bartega has landed in the heart of Belmore's staple precinct, boasting premium dining and inventive drinks led by revered mixologist Tony Rudolph.
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NewsPoetica Is North Sydney's Expansive New Steakhouse Boasting Smoky Slow-Cooked Meats and a 700-Bottle Wine Wall
The crew behind Loulou and The Charles will be arriving on Denison Street next month with beef fat-dripped oysters, yuzu scallops and 90-day dry-aged steak.
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NewsYou Can Now Eat Maxibons in Doughnut Form Thanks to Krispy Kreme's Latest Limited-Edition Dessert
After proving a hit in 2018, this collaboration with Peters Ice Cream is back for a limited — and tasty — time.
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NewsRicos Tacos' Beloved Chippendale Home Is Closing This Weekend
Ricos is on the move — with its sunny corner terrace in Chippendale closing down this Sunday before the team moves to a larger site later this year.
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NewsBelles Hot Chicken Is Bringing Nashville-Style Eats and Whisky Slushies to Its First Ever Bondi Location
Spicy chicken sandwiches, Nashville-style wings and boozy slushies are coming to the former Hall Street home of Fonda from October.
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GuideThe Best Bakeries in Sydney
Head to these carb-laden spots for rustic sourdough loaves, flaky croissants and everything in between.
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NewsHeritage-Listed Balmain Pub The Dry Dock Will Return Under New Owners Later This Year
The historic corner pub was first opened in the 1850s — and it's being revitalised with a former Rockpool and Felix chef leading the kitchen.
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NewsNewtown's New Wine Bar Famelia Is Here to Help You Find Your Next Favourite Drop
Now open in Cittavino's former home, this new pint-sized bar offers wine flights, pét-nat spritzes and a try-before-you-buy bottle shop.
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NewsMulti-Level CBD Stalwart Jacksons on George Is Finally Set to Reopen in September
The expansive Circular Quay venue will boast a ground-floor pub, luxe first-floor bistro and breezy rooftop bar.
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NewsAustralia's Hot Chocolate Festival Is Back for 2023 with Booze, Biscoff and a 'Barbie'-Inspired Flavour
Three Victorian chocolateries are serving up 31 different varieties in August, including via at-home packs.
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NewsOktoberfest in the Gardens Is Back for 2023 with Another Round of Big Bavarian Celebrations
This one-day German party features food stalls, roving performers, rides, sideshows and a silent disco.
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NewsPizza Hut Is Giving Away 200 Free Pizzas for Every Single Goal Scored During the Women's World Cup
For each goal that the Matildas kick, there'll be 600 free pizzas on offer.
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NewsThe Dolphin Hotel Has Enlisted the Help of an Ex-Bella Brutta Chef to Revamp Its Pizza Menu
You'll now find Delfino Pizzeria serving up Italian surf and turf, New York sausage and eggplant ragu pizzas inside one of Sydney best pubs.
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NewsNine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday
Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.
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NewsThe Top 50 Bars in Asia for 2023 Were Just Unveiled So Add These to Your Wish List
From Taipei to Tokyo, here are the continent's best boozers to bookmark for your next getaway.
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NewsThe Plate It Forward Crew Is Bringing Not One But Two Game-Changing Eateries to North Sydney
You'll find buttery pies at Anything But Humble and Afghani dumplings at Kabul Social — with both eateries championing flavour-filled dishes that give back.
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NewsBeloved Sydney Haunt The Lansdowne Hotel Is Up for Sale Right Now If You've Got a Spare $25 Million
The Chippendale stalwart is being shopped around with a multimillion-dollar price tag — and it won't necessarily remain a pokie-free live music venue under new owners.
