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FeatureThe Localist: Greater Western Sydney
In the past few years, greater western Sydney has experienced tremendous growth, resulting in a fairly unique ecosystem of the old and the new. From retro secondhand vinyl shops and boutique jewellery stores to buzzing new food precincts, this is certainly one of Sydney's most diverse areas.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner City
From the sparkling harbourfront of Barangaroo and the sandstone buildings of The Rocks to the hawker-style eateries in Haymarket and the small bar scene in Redfern, Sydney's inner city is a diverse landscape of culture, history and art.
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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Penrith
From cult gelato to cult motorcycle brands, here's where to shop local in Penrith.
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FeatureThe Localist: Southern Sydney
A mere 30-minute train ride from Sydney CBD is a not-so-hidden gem. Life in the southern suburbs moves at a slightly slower pace — giving you ample opportunity to explore the beautiful beaches, bars and stores.
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NewsNSW Will Tighten Some Restrictions on Indoor Gatherings from July 24
New limits on capacity and group sizes will come into place for hospitality venues, weddings and funerals.
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GuideWhere to Shop Like a Local In and Around Brighton-Le-Sands
After a morning at the beach, discover decadent desserts, stylish French homewares and your friendly neighbourhood florist.
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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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NewsYou Can Discover Your Inner Sommelier By Signing Up to Yalumba's Free Wine Club
Discounts, special offers and exclusive invites await.
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NewsUnico Zelo Has Released a Second Batch of Its Sweet Yuzu Vermouth
The sweet and juicy vermouth is perfect for easy at-home cocktails — or drinking as-is on the rocks.
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NewsBlack Star Pastry's Christopher Thé Has Launched a New Range of Crumpets and English Muffins
The creator of the famed Strawberry Watermelon Cake has turned his focus to breakfast.
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NewsTubs of Rainbow Paddle Pop and Bubble O'Bill Ice Cream Have Just Landed in the Freezer Aisle
And Golden Gaytime, too.
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GuideTen Places to Eat and Drink Around Port Stephens on Your Next Romantic Getaway
Treat your special someone to hearty brunches, local wine and some of the best seafood on the east coast.
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NewsJimmy's Falafel Is Merivale's New Middle Eastern Restaurant on George Street
You'll find takeaway pitas at the front and $16 cocktails out the back at this bright orange CBD spot.
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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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NewsNSW Has Tightened Restrictions for Pubs and Hotels as Casula Hotel Cluster Grows
There are new limits on group bookings and venue capacities for all NSW pubs and hotels.
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NewsThe Best Alcohol–Free Drinks to Try If You're Doing Dry July
From hangover-free negronis to gose-style hibiscus drinks and tinnies made with native Australian ingredients.
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NewsGelato Messina Has Released a New Bake-at-Home Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookie Pie
It's peanut butter jelly time.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Is Giving Away an Excessive 350,000 Free Doughnuts
Sweet glazed doughnuts are even better when you don't have to pay for them.
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NewsHeinz Has Released a Recipe for Mayonnaise Ice Cream That Absolutely Nobody Asked For
The condiment company also has recipes for ketchup and barbecue sauce ice cream, if that's more your speed.
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NewsHow to Open a Bar in the Middle of a Pandemic with Four Pillars' Co-Founder Stuart Gregor
A stunning new bar was the tonic Sydneysiders needed post-lockdown, but it wasn't the gin that kept Four Pillars afloat through COVID–19.
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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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NewsDarlinghurst's Sandoitchi Has a New Katsu-Heavy Dinner Menu — and Almost Everything Is Under $20
Plus, it's offering a new dedicated truffle menu during the day.
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NewsSausage Sizzles Are Set to Return to Bunnings Stores Across Australia This July
After four long months, the weekend ritual returns.
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NewsWe're Giving Away Free Rounds of Espresso Martinis at Ten Top Sydney Bars
You'll get $1000 to spend at ten of the top bars around town.
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NewsA New Gin Distillery and Bar Is Opening Inside a Former Adult Bookstore in Kings Cross
While the physical space is not slated to open till spring, the distillery's first batch of gin is already on sale.
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NewsNeil Perry Has Retired from the Rockpool Dining Group After 40 Years in the Restaurant Industry
The famed chef and restaurateur is stepping down from his role as culinary director and, instead, focusing on his charity.
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NewsMr Black Has Just Added a Cold Brew Old Fashioned to Its Bottled Cocktail Range
First came the pre-batched coffee negroni — and now you can sip bottled cold fashioneds.
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NewsHenrietta Is Surry Hills' New Lebanese Charcoal Chicken Shop from the Nour Crew
Expect the usual garlicky toum, zingy pickles and juicy chook, but also frozen cocktails, brisket tacos and miso-spiked baba ghanoush.
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NewsTokyo Lamington Is Popping Up at Koko Black Stores Across Sydney and Melbourne for One Day Only
These untraditional lamingtons are usually only found in Singapore and Tokyo, but they're making a brief appearance Down Under this winter.
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NewsAperol Has Launched a Series of Free Cooking and Art Classes to Help Up Your Aperitivo Game
The Italian apéritif brand is giving away a heap of Spritz packs (and delivering them to your door), too.
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NewsWoolworths Has Reintroduced Limits on Toilet Paper and Paper Towel Across Australia
The move follows "a recent surge in demand across different parts of the country", due to Victoria's recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
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Feature52 Bars in 52 Weeks
When you're ready to head out, add these underground haunts, hidden dive bars and world-famous cocktail spots to your hit list — and pull up a seat, every week.
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NewsBreakfast Negronis and Booze Cages: How Sydney Cocktail Bar PS40 Survived COVID-19 Lockdown
Just two days after the bar was forced to close, the team launched a cocktail delivery service, which is still going strong.
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NewsYou Can Now Hire Out a Private Igloo for Dinner and Drinks at These Two Sydney Venues
Escape the winter chill inside a cosy igloo with a heartwarming feast and bottomless booze.
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NewsNestle Has Announced It Will Rename Two Classic Lollies in the Wake of Black Lives Matter
Both controversial Allen's lollies have names with racist overtones.
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NewsLegendary Japanese Chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa Is Opening His First Nobu Restaurant in Sydney This Year
With 42 restaurants across the globe, the celebrity chef is finally heading to the Harbour City this December.
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NewsFamed Sydney Restaurateur Maurice Terzini Is Opening a Second CicciaBella in Parramatta
Slated to open in September, CicciaBella 2.0 will be part of a $2.7 billion precinct in Parramatta — and is the restaurateur's first venture in Sydney's west.
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NewsFour Pillars Is About to Release Its 2020 Batch of Bloody Good Bloody Shiraz Gin
The distillery has acquired a big bunch of Victorian shiraz to make more of the cult favourite annual release than ever before.
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NewsMeu Jardim Is Sydney CBD's Futuristic French Fine Diner with Its Own Three-Metre-High Waterfall
The glossy white two-level space also boasts a huge firepit.
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NewsMenulog Is Now Delivering Dishes from Snoop Dogg's 'From Crook to Cook' Cookbook
Including 'DOGGs in a blanket', 'Bow Wow brownies and ice cream' and, of course, gin and juice.
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News'Cartilage' Is the New Recipe Journal Letting You Recreate Dishes from Sydney's Best Restaurants
Whip up a famed Mary's burger, a Tio's margarita and that custard tart from Saint Peter's at home — and help support the venues at the same time.
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NewsYou Can Score $10 Off Your Next Deliveroo Order When You Buy These Booze Brands
Treat yourself to a well-stocked liquor cabinet and you’ll get $10 to spend on your next feed.
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NewsAcre Eatery Is Opening a Sprawling Restaurant and Urban Farm on the Lower North Shore
Set to launch this September, Acre Artarmon will have a cafe, bakery, restaurant and greenhouse-style function space.
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NewsFive Nighttime Activities in Sydney That Should Be Top of Your Hit List After Lockdown
These are the after-dark activities we can't wait to do once restrictions are lifted.
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NewsPhilter Has Opened a Bottle Shop in an Old Marrickville Yoghurt Factory
A brewery and taproom are expected to open next month, too.
