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NewsCantina OK! Has Just Dropped a New Ritual-Inspired Cocktail Menu Featuring Grass Jelly, Burnt Chilli and Palo Santo
This laneway bar's conceptual new cocktail menu reimagines grounding everyday rituals, from the ancient to the uniquely modern.
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NewsBlack Star Pastry Has Joined Forces with South Dowling Sandwiches to Create a Limited-Edition Pie
Pie lovers won’t want to miss this French-style creation shaped by a one-two punch of culinary talent.
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NewsTio's Cerveceria Is Now Shaking Up Pickle, Biscoff and Lao Gan Ma Margaritas — Because the Internet Said So
Tio's new menu is taking inescapable viral ingredients and pouring them straight into your margarita.
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NewsBaloney's Is Byron Bay's New York-Style Italian Deli — and It's Serving Stacked Sandwiches, Nostalgia and Plenty of Mortadella
With its creative sandwich fillings and nostalgic setting, this breezy new deli is bringing a piece of the Big Apple to the Northern Rivers' food scene.
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NewsToo Good to Go Is the Discount Marketplace for Surplus Restaurant Food That's Now Available in Four Australian Cities
This food waste app will help you save cash and prevent restaurant-quality food from getting dumped in the bin.
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NewsNow Open: Pairing Its Sydney Opera House Views and Celebrity-Favourite Rooftop Bar with a Revamp, Cruise Bar & Restaurant Is Back
This airy waterfront icon has reopened with a brand-new look, plus cuisine inspired by Australian landscapes.
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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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NewsButter's Cult-Favourite Ramen Club Is Back for 2025 — and This Year, It's Bringing the Heat
Get slurping: this legendary Surry Hills fried chicken house has brought back its soul-warming bowls for another winter — this time with a seriously spicy twist.
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NewsComing Soon: Chef Mike McEnearney Is Opening a New Dining Destination in Australia's First-Ever 1 Hotels Site in Melbourne
Supporting the hotel's eco-conscious design with a nature-driven dining venue, From Here by Mike will bring guests closer to their food.
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NewsIntroducing We Three: The Marrickville Bar That Combines Late Night Dining and $8 Happy hours in a Dog-Friendly Space for All Diners
What's more Marrickville than affordable wine and a bar open to humans and dogs alike?
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NewsComing Soon: Meet the Makers Festival Is Returning to the NSW South Coast for 2025 with 30 Artisan Food and Craft Experiences
Make tracks for one of the state's most artisanal towns, with Milton set to burst to life over four weekends of dining and handicraft bliss.
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NewsComing Soon: Christmas in July Is Bringing Euro Winter Vibes Back to The Rocks with Snowflakes, Raclette and Mulled Wine
Grab yourself a cup of cocoa and take a stroll around this dazzling Euro-style festive market that's landing at The Rocks this winter.
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NewsA New Openair Food Destination Is Popping Up at the Sydney Opera House as Part of Vivid Sydney's Stacked 2025 Culinary Program
Cuban sandwiches, Korean fried chicken and Archie Rose cocktails are joining a heap of returning favourites as part of the Opera House's expanded Vivid 2025 food lineup.
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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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NewsComing Soon: Wingstop Is Finally Opening in Australia, Launching Its First Store in Sydney with Over a Hundred More on the Way
The US-based masters of all things sauce and chicken are finally breaking into the Aussie market.
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NewsIzy.Aki Is Taking Omakase to a Relaxed New Level on Oxford Street, Complete with Grilled Meats and Luxuriously Served Eggs
Oxford Street and omakase — it's a niche that's been filled by the minds that brought you Atelier and O Bar and Dining.
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NewsComing Soon: Rovollo Is Bringing Old-World Italian Dining to 25 Martin Place with House-Made Pasta and Premium Seafood
Offering a return to hospitality traditions, this forthcoming Italian restaurant will embrace the good life with warm service and an immersive experience.
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NewsHornsby Is Fast-Tracking Its Nightlife Economy, Receiving a $200,000 Grant to Establish a Special Entertainment Precinct
Expect more restaurants, bars, clubs and live music venues to spring up in this part of town in the near future.
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NewsFlipping the Script: You Can Now Score Exclusive Dining Deals and Discounts by Using DoorDash
It already brings food to your door — and now, DoorDash is giving you very good reason to dine out, with exclusive discounts and rewards for repeat visits.
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NewsTake a Culinary Journey at 35,000 Feet: Virgin Australia Has Launched New Winter Menus for Economy and Business Travellers
These new menus are aiming to demonstrate that quality in-flight food isn't just some pie-in-the-sky expectation.
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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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NewsEarn Your Distilling Credentials: International Spirits Academy Is Launching in Sydney with a Four-Level Program
Hit the books, as well as the bar, with this expert-led certification program setting a global benchmark in distilling education.
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NewsThe Legendary Bang Gang DJs Are Returning to Club 77 for the Venue's Massive Birthday Blowout
For its 28th anniversary, Club 77 has invited back the crew that put it on the map for their first performance in over a decade.
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NewsAdd to Basket: Messina Has Just Dropped Two New Take-Home Flavours — and You Can Only Get Them at Woolworths
Get your spoons ready: Messina has brought two popular fan faves to supermarket shelves — and you can get your hands on them right now.
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NewsEl Primo Sanchez Has a New Food Offering, Swapping Its Sit-Down Cuisine for a Build-Your-Own Taqueria-Style Menu
With the debut of Primo's Taco Corner, you can expect taqueria-style dishes bursting with slow-cooked and cheesy goodness.
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NewsAustralia's First-Ever 'Star Wars' Cafe Is Popping Up in Melbourne — and Yes, Blue Milk Is on the Menu
As part of its just-launched Lego 'Star Wars' exhibition, Melbourne Museum is also welcoming the best place for a snack and a sip in this very galaxy.
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NewsNow Open: Bellevue Woolloomooloo Is Blending Elegant French Cuisine with Japanese Touches at the Finger Wharf
Combining the old world with the new, this sophisticated waterfront destination marries a storied location with a distinct culinary concept.
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NewsNow Open: Herbs Taverne Is MUCHO Group's Ruby-Red Negroni Bar That Combines Sydney's Pantry with European Traditions
This sixth MUCHO Group venue fuses a mishmash of influences, from Renaissance paintings to New York indie nostalgia.
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NewsComing Soon: Australia's First Hello Kitty Cafe Is Opening in Melbourne — and It's a Colourful Kawaii Wonderland
Strawberry sandos, adorable bento boxes and exclusive merch are coming to this pastel-drenched Sanrio dreamland.
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NewsNow Open: Sydney Brewery Is Marking Its 20th Anniversary with the Launch of Its Alexandria Brewpub
Expanding the brand's brewing capacity by half a million litres, this new site also offers a quality menu teeming with elevated pub dishes.
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NewsThe Crows Nest Hotel Just Got a $1.6-Million Makeover with a New Dining Room, Mediterranean Menu and Late-Night Party Vibes
Following an extensive revamp, this legendary North Shore pub is serving slow-roasted lamb and slinging spicy margaritas from its new dining room and bar — and spinning dance-floor bangers until 6am.
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NewsBar Planet Has Shaken Up a New Hyperlocal Cocktail Menu in Collaboration with AP Bakery, Goldstreet Dairy and Rooftop Bees
Saying cheers to fellow locals, this trio of new cocktails salutes some of the Inner West's top producers.
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NewsNeil Perry's Margaret Has Been Named the Second-Best Steak Restaurant in the World — and 16 Other Australian Eateries Made the List
Almost a fifth of the eateries on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2025 are from Australia, including six in the top 20.
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NewsComing Soon: Serving Up South Korea's Latest Pastry Craze, Buttered Is Bringing Salt and Tissue Bread to Chippendale
Haven't caught onto salt bread yet? This is your chance, with this South Korean viral sensation touching down in Sydney.
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NewsYou Can Now Smash, Spritz and Sip Your Way Through a Five-Senses Cocktail Experience at Grain Bar
Who said cocktails were just made for drinking? Grain Bar is igniting each of the five senses with its playful new cocktail menu.
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NewsComing Soon: Toki Is Bringing Asian-French Fusion Cuisine and Story-Driven Menus to North Sydney
This intimate fine-diner in the heart of North Sydney will serve a ten-course menu inspired by life's big moments.
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NewsNow Open: Josh and Julie Niland's Catseye Pool Club Is Your New Excuse for a Hamilton Island Getaway
Located at the also-new The Sundays hotel, this restaurant and bar marks the acclaimed pair's first Queensland venture.
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NewsDan Murphy's Has Named Australia's Best Wines for 2025 — and They're All Under $50
Dan Murphy's new Best in Glass Wine Awards have named 46 winners across 18 categories, including a heap under $20.
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NewsBondi Is Getting Its Own Pappa Flock — Save These Menu Tips to Be Ready for Your First Visit
From DIY sandwiches to secret sauce mixes, here’s how to remix your first (or next) Flock Box like a pro.
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NewsThese Australian Restaurants and Hotels Have Been Named Among the Best Newcomers by Conde Nast
Venues in Sydney, Brisbane, Yamba and Melbourne just scored some international recognition on the publication's 2025 Hot List.
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NewsNow Open: The Norfolk Is Back in Redfern, Complete with Retro Pub Grub and Sausage Rolls Sold by the Inch
For its latest iteration, this Cleveland Street watering hole is leaning into its long-held reputation as an easygoing, no-nonsense local.
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NewsGoodbye Tequila Mockingbird, Hello Tqm: This Paddington Favourite's New Guise Is All About Venezuelan-Inspired Cuisine
With a Michelin-rated Executive Chef at the helm, this much-loved restaurant has been reborn — and sports even brighter cuisine and decor.
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NewsVivid Food's 2025 Menu Is Jam-Packed, Including Chefs From Michelin-Starred Restaurants and a Celebration of Fire-Based Cooking
If you're most excited about the culinary side of this festival, take note — both the Vivid Chef Series and Vivid Fire Kitchen are on the lineup.
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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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NewsFrom Fine-Dining to Photobooths, Here's Where to Treat Mum on a Day Out in Sydney This Mother's Day
Raise a glass to mum with these bubbles and big feeds all over town.
