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NewsThe City of Sydney Has Extended Its On-Road and Footpath Dining Program Until the End of 2024
The al fresco dining spots you've seen popping up out the front of Darlinghurst, Surry Hills and Glebe venues are sticking around a while longer.
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NewsKitKat Is Following Up Its Milo Collaboration with a New Nostalgic Milkybar Range
Have a break, have the wafer-filled white chocolate bar of your childhood dreams in three varieties.
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NewsMessina Is Bringing Back Its Gelato-Filled Eggs for the Ultimate Easter Sweet Treat
You can also order a handmade Messina milk chocolate egg filled with six rocher balls.
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FeatureBartender Tom Egerton on What Makes Hong Kong's Cocktail Scene One of the Best in the World
Year after year, Hong Kong cocktail haunts make the list of the World's Best Bars. How do they do it?
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NewsClassic Camperdown Pub The Lady Hampshire Has Reopened as a Dedicated Live Music Venue
And this Parramatta Road favourite is throwing a month-long party to celebrate.
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NewsThis Aussie Distillery Is Elevating Easter with a New Edition of Its Hot Cross Bun-Inspired Rum
The Grove's latest limited-edition release tastes like a hot cross bun in a glass — and it's available to order now in time for your Easter celebrations.
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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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FeatureKisumé Executive Chef Yonge Kim on Plating Up Modern Takes of Traditional Japanese Dishes
"Local ingredients, traditional methods. When you go to have a pizza in New York, it’s not the same as Milan. But, there’s nothing wrong with it… every food is localised.”
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NewsBrasserie 1930 Is the Bentley Restaurant Group's Luxe Opening Inside the New Capella Sydney Hotel
Oysters, lobster, brown-butter scallops and a whole roasted duck all grace the impressive menu at this Australian take on a grand European brasserie.
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NewsArchie Rose's Latest Tipple Is a Bottled Lamington Cocktail That's Landed Just in Time for Easter
Swap chocolate eggs for this boozy take on the classic Australian dessert, which tastes like dark chocolate, raspberry and honeycomb.
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NewsMacquarie Park's New Cantonese Restaurant JINJA Has Launched Yum Cha with Bottomless Tea
Yum cha has arrived at The Governor Hotel — with barbecue pork buns, Cantonese roast duck and truffle fried rice.
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NewsRamadan Nights Is Returning to Lakemba for 31 Packed Nights of Food and Culture
More than 75 local businesses will descend upon Haldon Street from dusk till 3am to celebrate the most sacred month on the Islamic calendar.
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NewsNigella Lawson Is Returning to Australia This Autumn to Share Her Culinary Secrets
Get tips from the food icon at in-conversation events in Sydney and Melbourne in May.
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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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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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FeatureA CP Writer — and Seasoned Hong Kong Local — on What He Can't Wait to Experience on His Next Visit
Now that Hong Kong has reopened to Aussie travellers, it's time to head over and explore this vibrant city's best bits.
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NewsThe Hinchcliff House Team Brings a Dose of Luxury to the Newly Revamped Bondi Pavilion with Promenade
This 900-square-metre all-day venue brings next-level eats and takeaway coffee to Bondi from Wednesday, March 8.
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NewsThe Best Advice Ever: Dr Rachel Barrie on Blending Flavours, Her Legacy Career and Approaching Whisky if You're New to the Spirit
We spoke to Dr Rachel Barrie, aptly named the World’s First Lady of Scotch, to get her advice on all things whisky.
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NewsOtis Is the Neighbourhood Bar That's Brought Porchetta Rolls and an All-Star Team to Golden Gully's Old Digs
Leichhardt has scored a charming newcomer with native ingredients at the centre of its cocktails, a hefty happy hour and top-notch sambos.
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NewsThis Pub Chain Is Hosting a Week-Long Espresso Martini Festival at 200-Plus Australian Bars
Sip martinis all day for an entire week at venues around the country, all to celebrate World Espresso Martini Day.
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NewsMerivale's Highly Anticipated Italian Diner Totti's Will Open This Weekend in the Lorne Hotel
Bookings for Victoria's first Totti's outpost will open this Wednesday, March 8 at 9am.
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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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FeatureCelebrating the Relationship Between Chef and Diner with Alex Yu from Yugen, Melbourne's Newest Omakase Experience
"Omakase is more about the personal experience between guest and chef. Chefs always study their guests' eating habits — what does he like? What didn't she like? You remember next time and you change the menu for your guest."
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NewsBreezy All-Day Cafe Glory Days Has Officially Opened Inside the New Bondi Pavilion
Beloved North Sydney cafe has opened a second Sydney outpost — this time with sweeping water views and a hefty lunch menu.
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NewsComing Soon: Palazzo Salato Is Clarence Street's New 120-Seat Trattoria From the Ragazzi Team
The Love Tilly Group's biggest and most-ambitious opening is coming to the CBD in April.
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NewsBelles Is Giving Away Spicy Chicken Sandwiches to Open Its Flagship Sydney Restaurant
Head in for the free sandwiches, stay for the spicy tenders, orange wines and harbour views.
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NewsDeep Fried Ice Creamery Duo Duo Has Opened a Flagship Strathfield Store Filled with Nostalgic Desserts
Moving from food trucks to a sleek brick-and-mortar gelateria, Duo Duo is offering Vietnamese iced coffee gelato, Biscoff cheesecake doughnuts and its specialty: deep fried ice cream.
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NewsSelf Raised Is South Sydney's Charming New Cafe and Bakery From the My Mother's Cousin Team
After mastering the art of pizza dough, this hospo team has moved on to baked goods with the goods.
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GuideThe Best Bars and Restaurants in Sydney Celebrating WorldPride
Wondering where to head around Sydney during WorldPride? Here's our guide to the venues radiating queer joy with dance floors, drag and bottomless brunches.
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NewsNow Open: NOMAD's New Multi-Faceted Venue Beau Has Welcomed Its Sleek Wine Bar
Part two of Beau is now open, with 300-plus wines, a rotating by-the-glass menu, and ox-tongue and lobster rolls.
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NewsVermuteria Arrives in Kings Cross This Week with Vermouth on Tap Inside a Historic Sydney Space
Adding another exciting venue to the Kings Cross renaissance, Piccolo Bar's Dave Spanton has delivered a second charming neighbourhood bar rich in history.
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NewsBelles Hot Chicken Is Opening Its 130-Seat Flagship Sydney Restaurant in Circular Quay in March
Pair spicy fried chicken with champagne, natty wines and rakija and tonics from Baba's Place and DNA Distillery at this expansive new Belles outpost.
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NewsSouth Eveleigh's Re- Is One of Six Global Venues Launching International Bar Sexy Fish's New Cocktail Menu
This new cocktail menu is debuting across six continents on the same day, including at including at Matt Whiley's low-waste bar.
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NewsThe Maybe Sammy Team's New Mexican Bar El Primo Sanchez Arrives in Paddington This Week
You'll find cocktail jugs, tequila negronis, a hidden karaoke room and an ex-Noma chef heading up the kitchen at this bright new Oxford Street joint.
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NewsHarris Farm Markets Has Completely Eliminated Artificial Colours From All Products on Its Shelves
The supermarket chain is the first — and so far only — major grocery provider to ditch artificial colours in Australia.
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NewsHartsyard's Former Owners Are Opening 100-Seat Seafood Restaurant Longshore in Automata's Old Digs
Opening in June, it will feature al fresco dining for bites over wine, plus an experimental ten-course snacks flight for folks keen to try a little of everything.
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NewsAcclaimed British Chef Marco Pierre White Is Bringing His First-Ever Live Theatre Show to Australia
Catch the ‘White Heat’ author and 'MasterChef' alum chatting about his culinary career — including being the first British chef to be awarded three Michelin stars.
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NewsSydney's YCK Precinct Has Been Named Australia's First Purple Flag District for Its Vibrant and Safe Nightlife
The Harbour City locale joins areas in England, Sweden and New Zealand in being recognised as a top-tier nightlife hotspot.
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NewsYou Can Win a Double Pass to the Immersive Experiential Pop-Up Tokyo House by Suntory BOSS Coffee
Suntory BOSS Coffee is hosting the creative concept space for a strictly limited time — and you and a friend could be going for free.
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NewsRefettorio OzHarvest Sydney Is Hosting a Weekly Dinner Series with Some of the Country's Top Chefs
Treat yourself to a meal from Colin Fassnidge, Matt Moran or Orazio D'Elia and raise funds to feed those dealing with food insecurity.
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NewsThis Tequila Brand Is Handing Out 10,000 Free Cocktails to Celebrate International Margarita Day
Altos is teaming up with venues around New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland — and one South Australian spot — to hand out free 'ritas for three weeks.
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NewsFirst Look: Melbourne Is Getting a New Multi-Sensory Cocktail Exhibition You Can Sip Your Way Through
The Australian-first 'Art of Mixology' has commissioned six celebrated artists to reimagine various cocktails as immersive, interactive installations.
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FeatureFour Easy Cocktails You Can Make With Rosé
We bet you didn't know rosé could star in these summery sips.
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NewsFabbrica Is Opening a Pop-Up Pasta and Wine Bar Inside The Exchange Hotel in Balmain
The Love Tilly Group is transformed the bottom floor of the century-old pub into a sleek pasta bar, which will open this month.
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NewsThree Blue Ducks Is Opening Its Latest Farm-to-Table Outpost at The Lodge in Bellingen
NSW's mid-north coast will be home to its own Three Blue Ducks from later this year.
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Guide
Disco Vibes, Beachside or Intimate and Special: Five Sydney Restaurants and Bars You Can Hire Out for Your Next Event
Whether you want to relax in the ocean breeze, dance under a disco ball, sit down to a fine meal or party with everyone you know, we've found the winning spot for you.
