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NewsThe Century-Old Georges River Sailing Club Ushers in a New Era, Featuring Med-Inspired Dining and Exclusive Maybe Sammy Cocktails
Building upon almost 100 years of history, this historic sailing club's recent renovation adds a standout restaurant with an exclusive cocktail collaboration.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Editors on What's Trending After Dark
We tapped Concrete Playground's editors, to learn more about the future of the night-time economy and what's trending after dark right now.
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NewsJust In: The Team Behind the Burleigh Pavilion Is Coming to the Central Coast, Launching the Terrigal Pavilion This November
Brimming with three venues for every occasion, this multi-level landmark will soon be ripe for oceanfront bevvies, easygoing dining and quick sunrise takeaways.
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NewsWatsons Bay Hotel Has Reopened Its Sun-Drenched Decks Just in Time for Summer, Following an Extensive $3 Million Renovation
With the hotel's extensive renovation now complete, guests can get back to admiring the scenery or party up a storm at a brand-new Amalfi-inspired beach club event.
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NewsInflation Means The Price of Everything Is Going Up — Except Your Morning Coffee
Inflation is back on the rise, but at least you can expect coffee prices to stop increasing in 2026.
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NewsGood Vibes Only: What Aussies Say Makes or Breaks a Night Out
Turns out Australians are big foodies, with our social needs following close behind to get us out of the house.
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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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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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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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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Sydney
Whether you like your scoops creamy, salty, deep-fried or vegan, you can find them here.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Pizza in Sydney
From pepperoni-topped slices to vegan rounds, if it's pizza you're craving, we've got you covered.
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NewsComing Soon: KODA Is the "No-Attitude Destination" Bringing Playful Cocktails and Robata-Grilled Good Times to the Former Monopole Site
In an exclusive interview with 'Concrete Playground', restaurateur Matt Yazbeck lifts the lid on his upcoming CBD venture.
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NewsNow Open: Haus of Wendy Is the US Burger Chain's Biggest Aussie Launch to Date, Opening in the Heart of Brisbane CBD
Spanning two brightly coloured levels, this huge Wendy's highlights the brand's ambitions to take over Aussie fast food.
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NewsGen Z Is Keeping Melbourne's Nightlife Alive — Just Ask Gracie's Wine Room
The success of Gracie's Wine Room proves Gen Z's appetite for nights out.
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NewsThis Mosman Venue Has a Private Beach — So You Can Have Your Euro-Summer Destination Wedding Without Leaving Sydney
This Sydney venue marries city luxury with beachfront views reminiscent of a Euro-summer destination wedding.
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NewsThis Just in: the New Sydney Fish Market Will Open in Early 2026, with New Venues From Junda Khoo and Luke Nguyen, and a Last Hurrah 36-Hour Seafood Marathon at Pyrmont
The reimagined Sydney Fish Market will bring together old favourites and new vendors to create a vibrant waterfront landmark.
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NewsWe Spoke to the Former Owners of The Everleigh About the Cocktail Rules They Live By — and the Drink They Think Will Define This Summer
The duo behind some of Melbourne’s most iconic bars have just released 'The Madrusan Cocktail Companion' — a 2800-recipe behemoth that’s rewriting the rules of modern mixology.
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RestaurantFranca
81 Macleay Street, Potts Point
An ice-cold mini martini with an oyster and caviar, is the ultimate way to start an meal at Franca, setting the tone for an elegant yet relaxed evening out.
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RestaurantThe James
89-113 Kent Street, Millers Point
Tableside Beef Wellington brings a sense of theatre to the evening, as do showstopping desserts such as sticky toffee soufflé.
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RestaurantLinla
413 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
A playful pan-Asian eatery serving the likes of paper bag-shaken fried chicken, fairy bread bao and a bubble tea cocktail.
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RestaurantLas Palmas Manly
West Esplanade, Manly
The garden bar and taqueria, just steps away from Manly Wharf is accessible via a 15-minute ferry from the CBD.
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RestaurantSaint Peter at The Grand National Hotel
161 Underwood Street, Paddington
Josh Niland's nose-to-tail (scale-to-tail?) seafood restaurant is a must-visit.
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RestaurantThe Flynn
2A Bligh Street, Sydney
The Flynn aims to offer restaurant-level food and service without the hefty price tags.
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BarHotel Harry
40-44 Wentworth Avenue, Surry Hills
The century-old Macquarie Hotel gets a new lease on life with the revamped Hotel Harry.
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CafeSalumerie Bondi
75-79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach
Salumerie's fourth outpost brings Neapolitan deli energy — and laneway aperitivo sessions — to Bondi.
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RestaurantSahtein
18b Argyle Street, The Rocks
Sip a za'atar martini and feast on charcoal-grilled Lebanese favourites at this Beirut-inspired restaurant in The Rocks.
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CafeTOUCH WOOD
1B Bridge Road, Glebe
Sydney Fish Market's sun-washed all-day spot reimagines brunch classics with a seafood focus.
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NewsCP Staff Picks: Where Our Team Is Dining Out This Month — With 50 Percent off the Bill
Dine Out with Uber Eats unlocks exclusive discounts at Sydney's best restaurants. Here's where the CP team is heading.
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NewsThis Just In: Two Australian Bars Have Been Ranked in The World's 50 Best Bars List, With One Popular, Petite-Sized Spot Taking Out The Best Bar in Australasia
The list, as voted for by more than 800 experts across the world, represents an international guide to the best bars and drinking destinations globally.
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NewsButterBoy Is Serving Fresh Cookies and Milk in the CBD With a Pitt Street Pop-Up
Sydney's best cookies are popping up in the CBD for two weeks only.
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News"Pivot with Purpose": Japanese Cafe Kahii on the Importance of Staying Flexible in Hospitality
We asked Kahii's director, Matthew Wong, the pros and cons of flexibility in hospitality.
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NewsHow to Decode a French Wine List (And Actually Know What You're Ordering)
French wine doesn’t have to be confusing. Here’s how to read a list, understand the regions and order a bottle with confidence.
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NewsComing Soon: Grill Americano's Glamorous Sydney Debut Now Comes with Exclusive New Dishes and an Opening Date
The Melbourne hotspot is bringing its famed bistecca, handmade pasta and new seafood creations to a heritage-listed CBD site this November.
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EventTwo Door Cinema Club at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Having just announced a second Sydney show, this era-defining indie-dance band will perform their acclaimed debut album in full.
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EventBeck with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Thu, 7 May - Sat, 9 May 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
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EventPatricia Piccinini's 'Centrifugal Love Garden' at Passage Gallery
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 8 May 2026
Passage Gallery, Haymarket
On display around-the-clock, this acclaimed artist's latest work spins organoids, penguins and possibility into a vision of a symbiotic future.
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EventIngenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show
Thu, 2 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
With affordable tickets and a huge Easter egg hunt, the Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show has your school holiday plans sorted.
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EventData Dreams: Art and AI at MCA Australia
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 - Mon, 27 Apr 2026
MCA, Sydney
Now on at MCA Australia, Data Dreams unites ten international artists in a major Sydney-only exhibition, examining how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live, think and create.
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EventSydney Symphony Presents Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone In Concert
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney
Step back in time to the beginning of an iconic franchise, brought to life by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
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EventPOOL by Pier One and Business & Pleasure Co
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay
Live it up by Sydney Harbour, as this pop-up pontoon and swimming pool evokes the sun-drenched beach clubs of Europe.
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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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EventNative Australia Menu at NEL Restaurant
Wed, 14 Jan - Sat, 25 Apr 2026
Nel Restaurant, Sydney
Discover what makes Australia's native pantry so special, with a 12-course degustation crafted by one of our most creative chefs.
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NewsThree Flavour-Packed Meals That Win the Race Against Mid-Week Takeaway
From missing items to cold meals, the dream of a takeaway is often tastier than the reality. Here are three quick and flavoursome recipes—without the takeaway tax.
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NewsAustralia's Wine List of the Year Awards Have Been Handed Out, and a Melbourne Newcomer Making the Great Wines of the World More Accessible, has Come Out on Top
The Melbourne wine house dominated across many categories this year, and with more than 150 wines by the glass, we’re not surprised.
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NewsWho's Still Eating Out? Research Shows Millennials and Gen Zs Are Carrying Australia's Dining Scene
New research shows Millennials and older Gen Zs are continuing to dine out several times a week, keeping Australia’s restaurants and cafes busy despite cost-of-living pressures.
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NewsHosts With the Most: Small Business Owners on Making Your Business Stand Out From the Crowd
With wine bars, celebrity chef pop-ups, and legacy pubs, how do you stand out in Sydney’s food scene? Ennui's director shares his tips.
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NewsNow Open: Frango Is Serving Its Portuguese Chicken in Caringbah, Bringing Its Birds and Burgers to the Shire for the First Time
Serving as the family-run chain's 16th location, these cherished Portuguese chicken maestros have kept Sydney stuffed since 1989.
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NewsDinner, Drinks and a Movie: Thursday Is the New Saturday at The Spot
This Sydney community is ensuring the spirit of the village isn't one from a bygone era.
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FeatureFasterFoods
It's time to answer a burning question: how do you get the bold, crave-worth flavours of takeaway favourites in your own kitchen?
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NewsHerbs Taverne, Loved for Its Complex and Bitter Concoctions, is Giving You the Chance to Win $1000 Worth of Their Signature Drink This Negroni Week
This is a golden ticket to the best bar tab in town.
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NewsFrom Little Things: We Asked Established Hospitality Pros How They Turned a Small Business Into a Multi-Venue Brand
The co-founder and director of Mörk Chocolate on growing a hospitality business organically and why staying focused is everything.
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NewsComing Soon: Solaré Is Bringing a Superyacht Restaurant, Cocktail Bar and Beach Club to Sydney Harbour This October
World-first Solaré sets sail in October — a 150-foot classic superyacht with a coastal Italian restaurant, cocktail bar and beach club.
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NewsOne of Australia's Most Beloved Vietnamese Restaurants Announces Plans to Close After 23 Years, But You've Still Got Time to Pop in For a Final Meal
Book your table now to get a final taste of Red Lantern's famous chilli salted squid.
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NewsDarlinghurst's Club 77 Is Closing to Undergo a Major Accessibility Upgrade, with Plans to Reopen as a Fully Inclusive Venue in June 2026
The month-long closure will see the beloved venue redesigned with wheelchair access, sensory spaces and inclusive features for vision- and hearing-impaired patrons.
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NewsAfter Four Days of Rigorous Competition, the Winners of the 36th Annual Official Great Aussie Pie Competition Have Been Crowned
Plan a road trip around Australia around these award-winning bakeries.
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NewsALDI Is Now Delivering Groceries Via DoorDash Across Australia in the Latest and Greatest Expansion of its Partnership
Aussies everywhere can now get the cheapest groceries around dropped right at their door.
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NewsYou Can Win $20k Worth Of Marketing and Get Your Hospo Business Featured on Concrete Playground
Looking to shine a light on your hospitality business?
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NewsShuck It, You Can Head to The Sanderson for a Weekday Lunch of $2 Oysters
It turns out that a luxury lunch doesn't need to gouge your pocket money.
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NewsFrom Mimi's to Bert's, Here's Where to Celebrate Chablis Week
Selected venues across Sydney are serving Chablis and oyster specials this spring—here’s where to get yours.
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NewsJoji Head Chef Kihoon Kim on Switching Culinary Gears, Perfect Pairings and Joji's New Menu
For this veteran of omakase cooking, a menu meant to be shared means big flavours cooked with a focus on the little details.
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NewsTreat Your Palate to These Peanut Butter Whisky Cocktails, Developed by a Bartender
With this surprisingly versatile spirit you can recreate PB&J sandwiches or give a creative twist to a classic whiskey cocktail.
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NewsNeil and Sam Perry Have Departed Baker Bleu Double Bay, with the Brand's OG Founders Taking Over the Landmark Location
Launched in partnership with the renowned chef, the Double Bay location serves as the admired bakery's first venture beyond Melbourne.
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NewsComing Soon: Acclaimed Chef Dany Karam Will Bring a Trio of Dining Concepts to a New Southwestern Sydney Lifestyle Precinct
The former Executive Chef of BLACK at The Star will debut two venues this November as part of the $230-million Cabravale Club Resort redevelopment.
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NewsThis is Not a Drill: ButterBoy is Giving Away Free Cookies for One Day Only in Special Flavours Such as Fairy Bread and Matcha White Chocolate
Designed in collaboration with Snapchat and Jasmin Weston, the cookies will be given away in a blind box, so you won't know which flavour you're getting.
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NewsMessina and Olympic Meats are Collaborating on a Chargrilled Carpark Feast This Friday and Saturday
Clear your lunch plans and tear into this time-limited team up of two Marrickville heavyweights.
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NewsA Lineup of Esteemed Chefs has been announced for the Australian Native Food Festival Heading to Carriageworks this Month, Including Ben Shewry and Kylie Kwong
The festival, focusing on First Nations-owned and run businesses, will honour culture and foster connection.
