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NewsCheesy Laneways and Wine-Centric Masterclasses: the 2022 Good Food & Wine Show Highlights According to Concrete Playground's Editors
The foodie fave is back for its 2022 run, and it's bringing a star-studded culinary lineup.
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NewsPorter House Is Sydney's Soon-to-Open Five-Level Bar and Dining Hub Next Door to a Luxe New Hotel
Featuring a Euro-style delicatessen and wine bar, a brasserie and a bar, the new Castlereagh Street venue is housed within an 1870s heritage-listed building.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Is Giving Away a Massive 100,000 Free Doughnuts This Friday
What's better than sweet glazed doughnuts? Free sweet glazed doughnuts.
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NewsCult-Favourite US Burger Chain Five Guys Is Opening Its First Sydney CBD Store Next Week
Adding some inner-city burgers to your winter, the American fast food joint will open on George Street on Monday, June 6.
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NewsGrill'd Has Turned One Store Into the Upside Down — and Added Demogorgon Burgs to Its National Menu
'Stranger Things' is back — and this burger chain has just the outpost, and the monster burg, to celebrate.
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NewsThe Country's Best Breweries Have Been Honoured at This Year's Australian International Beer Awards
After judging more than 2,600 entries, the annual competition has handed out 35 champion trophies to the top dogs of the craft beer scene.
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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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NewsMore Cocktails Please: Australia's Best 100 Bartenders for 2022 Have Been Revealed
Can't decide where to enjoy your next sip? Get one of these top-notch bartenders to mix you up a beverage.
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NewsNow Open: Whalebridge Is the New French Seafood Restaurant with Unbeatable Harbour Views
Opening in the former digs of the Sydney Cove Oyster Bar, this new venue from The Sydney Collective is all about seafood.
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NewsJosh and Julie Niland Are Taking Over The Grand National Hotel — and Moving Saint Peter Into It
By 2023, seafood lovers will be able to kick back at the bar at Saint Peter's new digs — and stay overnight.
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NewsVegemite Baked Beans Now Exist — Which Is Either Inspired or Gross, Depending on Your Tastebuds
This is either your new favourite breakfast or your worst nightmare.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Golden Gaytime-Inspired Super-Fancy Viennetta
Two beloved desserts combine again in this returning — and delicious — limited-edition Messina special.
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NewsAdriano Zumbo Is Bringing a Luxurious Weekly High Tea Experience to QT Sydney
The dessert specialist and the boutique hotel chain are coming together for high tea every Saturday and Sunday.
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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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NewsTokyo's WAGYUMAFIA Is Opening Wagyu Ramen Restaurant Mashi No Mashi in Sydney This Week
WAGYUMAFIA sources their beef from Japan's top 20 beef farmers and brews their ramen for 24-hours in Ozaki beef bone stock.
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GuideSeven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar
With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.
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NewsTen Breathtaking Light Installations You Need to Catch at Vivid Sydney 2022
Bright lights, big city canvas — prepare to be dazzled by illuminations and immersive exhibitions at the return of Vivid Sydney.
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NewsSydney Fine-Diner Nel Is Dishing Up a Spectacular 'Moulin Rouge!'-Themed Nine-Course Degustation
Joining the menu to coincide with 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' hitting Sydney, the decadent spread is inspired by truth, beauty, freedom and love.
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NewsSydney's Bastille Festival Returns This Winter for Four Days of French Celebrations by the Harbour
Sydney’s annual Bastille-inspired celebration is back with mulled wine, raclette, snow, a 1.4-kilometre vino-tasting walk and a Christmas in July village.
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NewsStarward's Super-Popular Ginger Beer Barrel Whisky Is Back to Warm Up Your Winter
The seventh release from the Melbourne distillery's ginger-focused program is available to buy now — if you're quick.
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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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NewsFour Pillars' Bloody Great Bloody Shiraz Gin Is Here for 2022 — with Bloody Shiraz Gin Chocolate
Pair this year's version of the cult-favourite drop with a Bloody Shiraz Gin fruit and nut chocolate bar made from leftover grape skins.
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NewsCentral Station and Eddy Avenue Will Soon Be Home to a Huge Dining and Entertainment Precinct
NSW Minister for Infrastructure Rob Stokes believes the innovation will rival Chippendale's Spice Alley and Parramatta's Eat Street.
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NewsMacca's Wants You to Eat Pickle-Free Cheeseburgers and McNuggets Just Like The Kid LAROI
The Sydney rapper has teamed up with Macca's for the latest of its Famous Orders celebrity collaborations.
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NewsHuge Cheese Festival Mould Is Touring Its Dairy-Filled Spread Across the East Coast This Winter
Feast on Australia's best cheeses — over wine, beer, whisky, vodka, gin and sake, of course — when this returning fest hits up Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
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NewsThis Nifty Online Map Will Help You Find a Democracy Sausage Near You This Election Day
Use this website to locate which polling places are serving Election Day sausages — as well as coffee, cake, and bacon and egg rolls.
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NewsCentury-Old Darlinghurst Pub The Strand Is Transforming into a Four-Storey Hotel, Bistro and Rooftop Bar
The luxurious French bistro takes cues from turn-of-the-century Paris, and it's now open on the ground floor.
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NewsLong-Awaited Circular Quay Dining Precinct Quay Quarter Lanes Has Officially Opened
Twelve new bars and restaurants have opened in this inner-city dining precinct — including a luxe French bistro, two omakase restaurants and a new Marrickville Pork Roll outpost.
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GuideSeven Bondi Lunch Spots to Try Depending on Who You're Dining With
Wondering where to take your parents for that long overdue lunch? Need a spot for your next daytime date? This'll help.
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GuideWhere to Experience an American Express delicious. Month Out Event No Matter Your Budget
From budget-friendly tostadas to cooking masterclasses, we've found an exclusive food and drink experience to suit any salary.
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NewsIcebergs Dining Room and Bar Is Closing This Week for Refurbishments Over Winter
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Icebergs is getting a facelift.
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NewsIt Looks Like Melbourne's World-Famous Lune Croissanterie Is Finally Opening a Sydney Store in 2023
Lune's croissants have been called "the finest you will find anywhere in the world" by The New York Times — and they're coming to Sydney.
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NewsJetstar Is Celebrating Its 18th Birthday with a Range of Hard Seltzers Based on Popular Destinations
The Melbourne seltzer tastes like a "deconstructed cafe latte", the Gold Coast version features fairy floss and sea salt flavours, and the Queenstown tipple includes mulled wine and cloves.
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GuideCP Picks: Here's How Our Editors Are Celebrating American Express delicious. Month Out in Sydney
Need help choosing where to go for this incredible celebration of food and drink? Follow us.
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NewsTramsheds' New Restaurant Palle from the Flour Eggs Water Team Is All About Meatballs
Grab your meatballs with spaghetti, on a sub or in a bucket.
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NewsMary's Is Bringing Its Burgers and Fried Chicken West with a Newly Opened Castle Hill Outpost
The Mary's crew has taken over the former Castle Hill digs of Down N' Out burger.
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NewsDan Hong and Mike Eggert's Vivid Sydney Dinner Will Be "Like Nothing You've Seen Before"
A celebration of New South Wales produce brings together two superstar chefs, Ken Done and some of the state's best seafood.
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NewsCharcoal Chicken Joint El Jannah Is Officially Opening Its First Melbourne Store This Weekend
From Saturday, April 30, the Sydney-originated cult-favourite chain will officially be slinging its charcoal chook on High Street in Preston.
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FeatureHow This Australian Farm Combines Tech with the Natural Cycle of the Ocean to Combat Overfishing
Looking to nutrient-dense arctic waters and the tides that bring them to shore, Yumbah Aquaculture delivers the highest quality of greenlip abalone to the world over. Plus, Guy Turland shows us how to deliver the delicate morsel straight to the plate.
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FeatureHow This South Australian Fishery Looks to Centuries-Old Indigenous Practices to Fight Overfishing
Harnessing community power, Goolwa Pipi Co is bringing the taste of the ocean to eager seafood-lovers — sustainably. Plus, Masterchef-alum Courtney Roulston shares the recipe for her winning pipi dish.
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NewsFiredoor's Lennox Hastie Is Opening a New Basque-Inspired Wine Bar in Surry Hills
Gildas, Firedoor's walk-in-friendly sibling venue, is set to arrive later this year.
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NewsGABS Is Touring Its 2022 Craft Beer, Cider and Food Festival Around the East Coast This May
This year's fest will serve up 120 brews — including beers inspired by breakfast foods, savoury snacks, desserts and cocktails.
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NewsFood Artists Bompas & Parr Are Coming to Australia to Fill Melbourne with Edible Fruit-Flavoured Fog
Wander through oversized food sculptures and experience the world's first flavoured mist, all as part of Bompas & Parr's flavoured fruit weather installation.
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NewsBar Patron Has Reopened with a New Menu (and Plenty of Tequila) After a Three-Year Hiatus
The Circular Quay spot is back in business, pairing earthy tones, harbour views, and a new food and drink menu starring the restaurant's signature steak and lobster taco.
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NewsNow Open: Four Pillars Has Just Relaunched Its Healesville Distillery After a $7 Million Revamp
The beloved distillery's Healesville base is now home to 1000 square metres of new space, including an indoor/outdoor gin garden and a soon-to-open tuckshop.
