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NewsEster's Mat Lindsay Is Opening a Tiny Ten-Seat Shawarma Bar in Surry Hills
It will have just four menu items: lamb, falafel, a breakfast wrap and a 'not' halal snack pack.
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GuideThese Sydney Bars Are Offering Drinks for Nearly Half-Off All This Month
This June, you'll find 49 percent off drinks all across Sydney. Here's where to go and what to order.
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NewsWhere to Get a Glass of Steamy and Spicy Mulled Wine in Sydney
Whether you like yours served in a goblet, flavoured with vanilla bean or served bottomless, it's too cold not to order your booze warm and spicy.
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NewsMerivale Is Set to Open Four New Bars and Restaurants in Sydney's CBD This Year
It'll include a Felix-style cocktail bar, a casual Middle Eastern eatery, a sister to Bondi's Totti's and a new Mexican joint.
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FeatureThe Gin List: Winter
Sophisticated and stylish, the martini is the James Bond of the cocktail world, and as 007 illustrates with his renowned order, there’s more than one way you can take it.
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NewsA Look Inside The American Express Vivid Lounge
Hang out in a neon cosmos, drink in hand, and gaze at some of Vivid’s best spectacles.
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GuideThe 26 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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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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NewsWhat's Open in Sydney This Queen's Birthday Public Holiday
Your favourite spot may be closed this Monday, but these cafes, restaurants and bars will more than tide you over.
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NewsGlory Days Is North Sydney's New Go-To for Mecca Coffee, Brickfields Pastries and Brooklyn Boy Bagels
The suburb's working masses can now snag themselves a great midweek coffee and a tasty (carby) lunch.
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NewsThe Go-To Gin Guide to Winter in Sydney
Even as the winter chill sets in, there's plenty reason to get out and about (with a gin in hand) this season.
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GuideEight New CBD Spots to Visit When You Want to Treat Yourself to a Nice (but Quick) Lunch
No more soggy desk sandwiches or sad salads.
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NewsDan Hong Is Set to Resurrect Merivale's Award-Winning Restaurant and Cocktail Bar Lotus
After 11 years, Lotus will return to its Potts Point digs for a pop-up later this year.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Is Giving Away an Excessive 100,000 Free Doughnuts
Sweet glazed doughnuts are even better when you don't have to pay for them.
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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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NewsFour Bars to Hit This Winter Where the Drinks Are Cheap and the Tunes Are Flowing
With free gigs and 49 percent-off drinks on offer, there's no need to go into hibernation this season.
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GuideTen Essential Spots to Visit in the Sydney CBD
Uncover free art, $1.50 oysters, $5 G&Ts and more.
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NewsA Look Inside Mary's Underground, the Fancy New CBD Restaurant and Jazz Bar from the Mary's Crew
As well as a full French-style bistro menu, it also has a seafood bar and gigs running six night a week.
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NewsRushcutters Bay's Beloved Pasta Joint Acme Is Closing Its Doors
You've got until the end of June to have a final bowl of pig's head macaroni.
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NewsChippendale Stalwart The Lord Gladstone Has Been Bought By the Venue's OG Bar Team
Expect more music, more parties and a new direction for the food — but the same good-times-for-all ethos.
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NewsSix Truffle Dishes to Try in Sydney This Winter
From truffle-topped waffle fries to truffle-infused dumplings and soft serve.
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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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EventHBO Max Open Air Cinema at Darling Quarter
Thu, 8 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Village Green, Darling Quarter, Sydney
An outdoor theatre screening 11 hits from the Warner Bros. library for attendees within arms reach of its delicious food options.
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EventPickleball Courts at Innovation Plaza
Tue, 6 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Innovation Plaza, Eveleigh
Pickleball is making itself at home in South Eveleigh this month, welcoming regular players and rookies alike.
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EventAlliance Française French Film Festival 2026
Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Various cinemas across Australia
Angelina Jolie's latest performance, a dystopian AI-ruled Paris and a noir story set in 1930's Algeria lead the AFFFF 2026 program.
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EventFlickerfest's Bondi Event 2026
Fri, 23 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach
Catch over 200 short films at Flickerfest 2026 this summer.
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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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NewsA Wine Lover's Guide to Waiheke
Discover all the top drops, food and sights that this island region has on offer.
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NewsA Wine Lover's Guide to Matakana
Journey north on your next stay in Auckland to discover wineries filled with quirky sculptures, rare wine varietals and award-winning restaurants.
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NewsA Wine Lover's Guide to Kumeu
On your next short break in Auckland, dedicate a day to visiting these nearby first-class wineries.
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NewsFour Pillars Is About to Release Its 2019 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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NewsSydney's Inner-City Cellar Door Cake Wines Is Closing Forever
The four-year-old wine bar, live music venue and events space will close in mid-June.
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NewsBar Ombré Is Salt Meats Cheese's New Rooftop Bar Overlooking the Harbour
It boasts a dedicated spritz menu, a daily happy hour and views of the Harbour Bridge (and the Vivid lights).
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NewsThese Australian Pubs Will Be Serving Free Hard-Earned VBs This Weekend
VB is shouting a round of free beers all across Australia this Sunday.
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NewsSix CBD Restaurants and Bars to Head to Before You Venture to See Vivid
Dine at rooftop digs with sky-high views or among all the action at the Opera House.
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Red Rock Deli Secret Supper Recap: Adam Liaw
A look back at all the happenings from Adam Liaw's secret dinner inspired by Red Rock Deli's new limited-edition chips.
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NewsSydney's Best Dining Spots for Vivid Views
Visit the bars and restaurants that truly shine at this time of year.
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NewsFamed Canadian Chef Matty Matheson Is Heading Down Under for a Nationwide Speaking Tour
He'll chat food, mental health and the #MeToo movement in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
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NewsYou'll Soon Be Able to Stay In (and Grab a Snack At) a Pop-Up Taco Bell Hotel
Think taco-themed rooms, tacos for breakfast and taco-inspired poolside cocktails.
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NewsMelbourne's Luxe Bubble Tea Chain Is Opening Its First Two Sydney Stores This Week
Sip your way through teas with everything from charcoal, cumquat, collagen and even cheese foam.
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NewsFive Must-Hit Wineries That'll Make You Never Want to Leave Tasmania
Sip at your own risk. You may never want to return home.
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NewsFive Indulgent Tasmanian Restaurants Guaranteed to Warm Your Soul This Winter
Settle in for cosy meals of local produce and unique wines.
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NewsThe Sydney Opera House's Vivid Pop-Up Bar Is an Opulent Post-Punk Homage to The Cure
The late-night Spellbound bar will be a den of moody opulence where you can eat rich snacks, drink beers and listen to Iggy Pop and New Order before or after a Vivid Live gig.
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GuideThe Best Bars in Dulwich Hill (and Surrounds)
A sausage cellar door, a revamped Greek milk bar and a live music haven are just a few of your nighttime options around town.
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NewsThe Grounds Is Opening a Massive New Cafe Inside a Historic Inner-City Warehouse
It'll be the group's biggest venue yet, with a 200-seat dining precinct, espresso bar and coffee research lab.
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NewsSalt Beef Is Serving Up London's Legendary 'Beigels' in the Inner West
It has taken over the kitchen at Slyfox, serving slow-cooked wagyu brisket (and vegan cauliflower) bagels and waffle fries.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Mexican Feast for You and Your Mates
Treat your crew to dinner and drinks in Bondi — and we'll pick up the bill.
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NewsSurry Hills Favourite Longrain Is Set to Close Its Doors After 20 Years
The mod Thai spot will shut its doors at the end of June.
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NewsForty Licks Is the CBD's New Underground Vietnamese Restaurant and Bar
Head into this York Street basement for Vietnamese noodle soups, Hanoi street food and colourful cocktails.
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NewsA Shoestring Guide to the UK's Scenic South
Discover the best of the UK's culture, historical landmarks and natural wonders without blowing big bucks.
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NewsA Pokemon-Inspired Bar Is Popping Up in Australia So You Can Catch 'Em All Over a Cocktail
The Pokebars will pop up in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with themed food, cocktails and 'battles'.
