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NewsDarlinghurst's Flinders Hotel Is Launching Weekly Saturday Morning Sunrise Parties
Roots A.M. will run from 5am till midday each week.
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GuideSydney's Best New Cafes of 2017
Honouring the best new additions to Sydney's cafe scene this year.
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NewsHip Hop-Loving Ethical Burger Joint 4 Ounces Is Expanding to Leichhardt
The sustainable fast food chain brings its music-inspired, guilt-free burgs to a second location.
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NewsBen & Jerry's Will Give Out Free Ice Cream Cones to Celebrate Marriage Equality
The frozen dessert brand tops off their long history of support with free sweet treats.
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NewsLong-Awaited Seasonally Changing French Restaurant Été Has Opened at Barangaroo
It's not only the dishes that change with the weather, but the interior, too.
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NewsSydney Market Favourite Donut Papi Opens Permanent Digs in Redfern
And their new space means more sweet treats in more flavours.
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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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GuideSydney's Best New Bars Of 2017
Honouring the best new additions to Sydney's bar scene this year.
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NewsArchie Brothers Is Sydney's New Novelty Arcade Bar for Kidults
The activity-filled warehouse comes from the team behind Holey Moley and features bowling, dodgem cars, bowling and cocktails.
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GuideSydney's Best New Restaurants of 2017
Honouring the best new additions to Sydney's restaurant scene this year.
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NewsHere's What You'll Be Eating Between Shows at Sydney Festival 2018
Backing up a month-long program of shows, activities and carnival-style experiences, the Festival Village will feature eats from your favourite Sydney food vendors.
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NewsA 'Refined' Suburban Chicken Shop Is Coming to Menai in Sydney's South
The team behind Cronulla's Blackwood Pantry is bringing fancy bird to the 'burbs with Little Bonny's.
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FeatureBest of 2017 Sydney
These 36 outstanding Sydney ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.
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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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FeatureNew in Town: The Duke of Clarence
A particularly ambitious reimagining of an 1800s British tavern in a CBD laneway.
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NewsThe Newport to Add Bert's, a 1930s-Style Brasserie Overlooking the Water
Merivale's northern beaches pub will open a decadent new dining room in early 2018.
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NewsThe Mary's Team Is Opening a Specialty Bottle Shop and Wine Education Space
P&V Merchants will stock organic wine, beer and spirits, as well as its own pre-batch cocktails.
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NewsGelato Messina Has Taken on the Humble Trifle for This Year's Christmas Lunch
Tell your nan she doesn't need to make a trifle this year.
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NewsRosé Royale Is Sydney's First Permanent Dedicated Rosé Wine Bar
With more than 30 rosés in the fridge, and rosé soft serve on the menu.
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NewsThis Pun-Filled Pop Culture Cookbook is Kickstarter's Latest Gem
Featuring 'Chicken Kebob Dylan', 'Fleetwood Mac & Cheese', 'Gin Diesel' cocktails and and 'Wu-Tang Clam Chowder'.
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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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NewsWhat to Expect From Bondi Beach Public Bar, Sydney's New '80s-Inspired Pub From the Icebergs Team
Serving up rowdy tunes, White Russians in a can and Romanesque pizzas.
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NewsThe Fernery Is Mosman's New Greenhouse-Like Rooftop Gin and Rose Oasis
The duo behind The Greens and Acre have put together a venue with a gin room, rose bar and rooftop kitchen garden.
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NewsNewtown's Hartsyard Will Close to Undergo a Major Transformation
The eatery's famed fried chicken will be taken off the menu.
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NewsSydney Just Scored Itself a New Pub with an On-Site Microbrewery
Eat Southern-style food while you watch your beer brewing.
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NewsSingapore's Michelin-Starred Eatery Hawker Chan Is Opening in Melbourne
Chef Chan Hon Meng's acclaimed soy sauce chicken will soon be sold on Lonsdale Street.
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NewsSeventeen Is Walsh Bay's New Wharfside Eatery with Concierge Service
Hickson Road has a brand new restaurant, cafe and deli, from the folks behind the neighbouring El Phoenican.
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NewsSydney City Limits' Food Lineup to Be Curated by the Team from Mary's and The Unicorn
The tasty lineup includes eats from Hartsyard, Paper Bird, Fratelli Paradiso and, of course, Mary's.
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NewsPizza Hut Has Opened a Sydney 'Concept' Store in an Attempt to Win Back Millennials
Pizza Hut brings its age-old all-you-can-eat model to modern space (with neon!) that looks absolutely nothing like a Pizza Hut.
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NewsPitch Black Is Sydney's New Dining in the Dark Experience
Eat a three-course meal you'll never see.
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NewsThis Singapore Bar Has Created a Cocktail Menu You Can Eat
The edible list uses different flavoured gummy bears to help you choose your perfect cocktail.
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NewsSydney's Getting A Christmas Market Dedicated To Gin
The Ginstress has put together a one-stop pop-up gift shop for all things gin-related.
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NewsVietnamese Eatery Mama's Buoi Opens a Minimal Space at Tramsheds Harold Park
It's the chain's third Sydney canteen.
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NewsFive Poolside Bars in Sydney Where You Can Have a Drink and a Dip
When the summer days are scorching, skip the beach in favour of a piña colada by one of Sydney's publicly accessible pool bars.
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NewsBurgerhood Is Balmain's New American Burger Joint From The Wild Rover Team
Serving up bloody mary burgers and free soft serve cones to please your adult and child sides alike.
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NewsAutomata's Clayton Wells to Open All-Day Sandwich-Slinging Eatery in Chippendale
A1 will sit 20 metres from Automata and dole out an all-day offering, from breakfast to fried eggplant sandwiches and whole fish.
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NewsDoor Knock Is Sydney's Newest Hard-to-Find Underground Cocktail Bar
Norsk Dor is no longer — in its place is a casual cocktail bar with a menu that revolves around fortified wine and sherry.
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NewsMerivale Continues to Eat Up Sydney's Pub Market, Acquires Woollahra's Hotel Centennial
It's the second pub the group has bought in so many weeks.
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NewsA Rooftop Cocktail Bar Has Been Announced for Matt Moran's Harbourside Barangaroo House
It's the first of three concepts planned for the harbourside oasis.
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NewsA Japanese Company Has Invented Non-Melting Ice Cream
An extract from strawberries helps these popsicles keep their shape, even in the heat.
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FeatureNew in Town: Kid Kyoto
The ‘90s are back on the menu at this neon-lit izakaya serving up “Japanese with a sprinkle of Nine Inch Nails on top”.
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GuideWhere to Eat When You Want to Be Healthy but a Cleanse Sounds Like Hell
Healthy doesn't have to mean boring.
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NewsItaly's Huge Food Theme Park Has Finally Opened
Featuring more than 40 places to eat, over 100 stalls and shops, and a dedicated parmesan cheese bar.
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NewsSydney's South Is Getting a New Rooftop Bar with Views of the City
The multi-story venue features a pizza joint, an American diner, a rooftop cocktail bar and a classic Aussie pub.
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NewsFive Ways to Finally Start Drinking Sake This Summer
Drinking sake shouldn't just happen at sushi restaurants — pop it in a spritz or take a pull-tab can to a picnic.
