• Guide

    Five Sydney Bars Where You Can Enjoy Sparkling Sundowners This Season

    From beachside bars to CBD hot spots, here's where to soak up the summer vibes — drink in hand.

  • News

    Enmore's The Duke Is Reopening with Vegan-Friendly Fare and Heaps of Natural Wine

    It's had a facelift and is relaunching just in time for summer.

  • News

    Goro's Is Throwing a Week-Long Birthday Bash and It's Entirely Free

    Get ready for a jam-packed week of cheap beers, a Bonenkai party and Japanese game show antics.

  • News

    Archie Rose Has Launched a Mini-Sized Spirits Collection to Help You Feel Extra Festive

    Sip and sample the distillery's signature dry gin, original vodka and white rye from 200ml bottles.

  • News

    The Owners of Newtown Mainstay Hartsyard Have Sold the Business

    But don't worry — the buyer is the restaurant's existing head chef and Automata alumnus Jarrod Walsh.

  • News

    Where to Book When You're in Charge of Planning the Work End of Year Party

    Big, small, super luxe or low-key — we've got you covered.

Latest Guides
  • News

    Surry Hills' The Winery Is Now Home to a Bottomless Prosecco Fountain

    You can drink unlimited bubbles from the lion-clad fountain every weekend for the rest of the year.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Pubs of 2018

    Honouring the best new additions (and returns) to Sydney's pub scene this year.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Cafes of 2018

    These six cafes serve up more than just top-notch coffee.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Bars of 2018

    The city's very best boozy additions of the year.

  • News

    4 Pines Brewing Is Opening a Small Beer and Burger Joint in Surry Hills

    Expect burgers piled high with deep-fried cheese, habanero chicken and prawns.

  • Feature

    Best of 2018 Sydney

    These 36 outstanding Sydney ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.

Latest Places
  • Restaurant

    KODA Sydney

    20 Curtin Place, Sydney

    This high-energy, Japanese-influenced grill in the former Monopole site slings lasagne gyoza, caviar chicken tenders and robata-fired seafood.

  • Restaurant

    Flaminia

    61 Macquarie Street, Sydney

    Giovanni Pilu's long-awaited follow-up to his celebrated Freshwater restaurant celebrates the great port cities of Italy.

  • Restaurant

    Grill Americano

    1 Chifley Square, Sydney

    Melbourne restaurateur Chris Lucas' celebrated Venetian-inspired steakhouse has landed in a historic Sydney location.

  • Cafe

    Manteiga

    169 Darlinghurst Road, Darlinghurst

    With an ex-Bentley chef at the helm, this Darlinghurst spot puts a fine-dining spin on classic brunch fare.

  • Restaurant

    Rick Stein at Coogee Beach

    242 Arden Street, Coogee

    The beloved British chef brings his legendary love of seafood to one of the city's most beautiful stretches of sand.

  • Restaurant

    MAGMA by Dany Karam

    1 Bartley Street, Canley Vale

    The acclaimed chef's long-awaited return brings destination dining to a dramatic, marble-clad space in Sydney's south west.

  • Restaurant

    San Pancho

    276-278 Marrickville Road, Marrickville

    A Marrickville taqueria that represents Mexico instead of reinventing it.

  • Restaurant

    Hazel Kitchen and Bar

    782 Kingsway, Gymea

    A Gymea hideaway that specialises in breezy, relaxed feeds no matter where the sun is in the sky.

  • Restaurant

    Kazzi Beach Greek Bondi

    14-16 O'Brien Street, Bondi Beach

    The third arm of this Hellenic-style eatery has set up shop on Sydney's most iconic beach.

  • Restaurant

    Bistro Bondi

    17 Warners Avenue, Bondi Beach

    This polished bistro from the Lox In a Box crew pairs Euro-leaning plates with a killer 70-bottle wine list in a relaxed neighbourhood setting.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Restaurants of 2018

    Honouring the very best new additions to Sydney's restaurant scene this year.

  • News

    Bancho Bar Is Haymarket's New Japanese-Style Bar Serving Cocktails and Katsu Skewers

    The small laneway bar mixes up a matcha negroni, dragonfruit-infused gin and lots of whisky.

  • News

    Bopp & Tone Is Sydney CBD's Elegant New Bar and Eatery Inspired by the Post-WWII Era

    The opulent new venue is the latest from hospitality group Applejack.

  • News

    NYC's World-Class Employees Only Cocktail Bar Is Opening in Sydney's CBD This Weekend

    Located in a CBD basement, the speakeasy is serving up world-class cocktails and caviar till 3am.

  • News

    Lower North Shore Institution the Woolwich Pier Hotel Has Reopened with a Fancy New Look

    The pub has new pastel interiors and a sleek dining room — but has kept its wraparound balcony and chicken pot pie.

  • News

    Andy Bowdy's OTT Christmas Trifles Are Back So You Can One-Up Gran Again

    The four versions are loaded with fresh cherries, baked cheesecake chunks, caramelised popcorn and salted caramel drizzle.

Latest Events
  • News

    Europe's First Underwater Restaurant Is Now Taking Reservations

    Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

  • News

    We're Giving Away a Christmas Feast for You and Your Crew

    Bring on the silly season with a four-course feast, limoncello and unlimited drinks.

  • News

    Patonga's Renovated Boathouse Hotel Is Your New Spot to Plan a Weekend Getaway Around

    Here, you can enjoy vibrant fare — from breakfast through dinner — and frozen watermelon margaritas right on the water.

  • News

    Totti's Is the New Pasta Joint Inside The Royal from Pinbone's Mike Eggert and Merivale

    Launching this December, the Bondi eatery will pair woodfired breads with handcrafted pasta and many Italian cocktails.

  • News

    Sweden's New Disgusting Food Museum Includes Aussie Favourites Like Vegemite and Musk Sticks

    Jell-o salad, mouse wine and Sardinian maggot-infested cheese also rank among the museum's exhibits.

  • News

    These Striking 3D-Printed Chocolates Are Like Cadbury Roses for Millennials

    Designed by Melbourne artist Ryan L Foote, the chocolates include flavours like smashed avo, egg tart, french toast and finger lime.

  • News

    A 'Simpsons'-Themed Flaming Moe's Bar Is Popping Up in Australia

    Here's your chance to try the fiery, cough syrup-heavy drink — and some Duff beer.

  • Guide

    Seven Sydney Bars Where You Can Drink Alone with a Book

    Get cosy with a paperback and good plonk at these comfy (and relatively quiet) bars.

  • News

    Heart Cafe Is Bondi's New Non-Profit Cafe Serving Up Healthy Brunch Fare and Training Disadvantaged Youth

    Dig into La Boqueria chorizo-stuffed rolls and colourful hemp pancakes for a good cause.

  • News

    You Can Now Get Your Hands on a World-First Cannabis-Infused Gin Made Right Here in Australia

    The Myrcene Hemp Gin is crafted in Melbourne by the The Cannabis Co.

  • News

    We're Giving Away a Tapas Feast for You and Your Mates

    Enjoy a long overdue catch-up and some tasty Middle Eastern bites — on us.

  • News

    Continental Deli Has Opened a Second Shrine of Cocktails, Charcuterie and Canned Stuff in the CBD

    The Newtown bar has expanded — this time with pasta and a wine list six times the size of the original.

  • News

    This Is What the Huge New Sydney Fish Market Will Look Like in 2023

    The new $250 million precinct will boast a curved scale-like roof, a waterside promenade and a new ferry stop.

  • News

    The City of Sydney Has Just Announced a New Plan to Help Sydney Stay Open Later

    It includes proposals for 24-hour trading in the CBD, later opening hours for bars in local areas and a brand new cultural precinct in Alexandria.

  • News

    We're Giving Away an Immersive Food and Drink Experience at Taste of Sydney Collective

    Free drinks, bites and a cocktail masterclass for you and a friend on us.

  • Feature

    The Gin List

    For a clear spirit, gin is full of complexities. So we've teamed up with Tanqueray to delve into its storied past, unveil its intricacies and help you become a seasonal gin connoisseur.

  • News

    This South Australian Distillery Has Unveiled Its Festive 2018 Christmas Gin

    The new Prohibition Liquor Co. gin taps festive flavours of fig, orange and cinnamon, for a syrupy, spicy Yuletide drink.

  • News

    A Harry Potter-Themed 'Potions' Bar Is Popping Up in Australia

    The latest themed event will see you attend a boozy Hogwarts potions class.

  • News

    Harajuku Gyoza Is Opening a 'Stadium' Dedicated to Japanese Dumplings and Beer in Darling Harbour

    As well as a restaurant, the new venue will be a brewery for Japanese craft beer brand Yoyogi.

  • News

    We're Giving Away a Luxe Melbourne Cup Lunch for You and a Friend

    Enjoy a sumptuous three-course feast in the heart of the CBD on us.

  • News

    El Camino Cantina and Sake to Open at Manly Wharf Just in Time for Summer

    The two venues are set to open next week, taking over the revamped precinct's rooftop level.

  • News

    Five Restaurants Where You Can Earn a New Crypto Food Currency at Every Meal

    Plus those celebrating this new currency with free secret snacks.

  • News

    Darling Square's Exchange Building Will Soon Be Home to Five New Eateries from Top Sydney Chefs

    Including Andy Bowdy's Saga and a Japanese pasta joint by the Ume crew.

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