• News

    Five Sydney Bars Putting a New Twist on Whisky and Beer

    More than just a brew and a shot — the much loved whisky and beer combo gets a refreshing makeover.

  • News

    Australia's Free Nutella Food Truck Is Back

    It'll travel up the east coast, from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast.

  • News

    Five Limited-Release Gins to Try

    From shiraz-blended to whiskey barrel-aged.

  • News

    Iceland Just Opened Its First Beer Spa

    Sit in beer while drinking beer.

  • News

    Ex-Flying Fish Chef to Open New Restaurant in Parramatta

    Husk & Vine will take over the site that once belonged to the Wheatsheaf Hotel.

  • News

    Matt Moran Relaunches The Paddington Inn as a More Casual Grill

    The Paddington pub has ditched the fine dining room for a slightly more downtempo vibe — and we mean slightly.

Latest Guides
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    Australia's Longrain Unveils Plans to Open in Tokyo

    A 160-seat restaurant in the Yebisu Garden Place Tower is being imagined by Sydney-based designers Luchetti-Krelle.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Ten Best New Restaurants of 2017

    The city's very best newcomers, opened over summer and autumn this year.

  • News

    Sydney Is Getting a 'Sausage Cellar Door'

    The inner west's Chrissy 'Sausage Queen' Flanagan is finally opening her own permanent sausage factory in Dulwich Hill.

  • News

    A Look at Rocker, Three Blue Ducks Co-Founder Darren Robertson's New Restaurant

    Maple-cured bacon sandwiches, lunch parfaits, parsnip ice cream and Negronis on tap have landed in North Bondi.

  • News

    Five Eateries in The Rocks to Visit During Vivid

    Restaurants that'll put you in the thick of it, or provide some solace from the hustle and bustle — all with Vivid sights at their doorsteps.

  • News

    Five Bars to Visit in The Rocks During Vivid

    Where to find tipples with a view during the light festival.

Latest Places
  • Pub

    Coogee Bay Hotel

    253 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee

    A beachside pub that's been a part of the community for 150 years.

  • Restaurant

    The Tropic

    2 Scenic Highway, Terrigal

    Terrigal Pavilion's sun-washed Mediterranean-inspired dining room is home to some of the best views on the Central Coast.

  • Restaurant

    Manly Fish & Chips

    East Esplanade, Manly

    This nostalgic shack by the Felons crew dishes up fish and chips, prawn rolls and RTDs on Manly Wharf.

  • Restaurant

    Osteria Luna

    68 King Street, Sydney

    A moody underground osteria serving Italian classics with a touch of red-sauce swagger.

  • Restaurant

    Aambra

    518A Old South Head Road, Rose Bay

    Housed inside a heritage-listed former church, this Rose Bay restaurant serves refined, flame-kissed Levantine fare.

  • 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.

  • News

    Fountain Is Potts Point's New Art Deco Eatery

    From coffee in the morning to wines at lunch, this place has all the makings of a great local.

  • News

    Rockpool and Sake to Open New Restaurants in Parramatta

    Australian hospitality empire Rockpool Dining Group will open two of their cornerstone restaurants at upcoming dining and entertainment precinct 8 Phillip Street.

  • News

    London Might Be Getting a Harry Potter-Themed Pub

    Drink wizarding-inspired cocktails and use a magic wand to pour your beer.

  • News

    This New Liqueur Turns Superfood Berries Into Spirits

    The berry-filled boozy beverage that's good for you, and for the environment.

  • News

    Hugos Kings Cross to Be Resurrected as Miami-Inspired Flamingo Lounge

    From the owners of Double Bay's Casablanca, the new venue will run weekly club nights, sport leather walls and have a terrace bar.

  • News

    Five Strange New Beers to Try Post-GABS

    Thai green curry, vanilla malt thickshake, popcorn kernels, fairy floss and Turkish delight — all varieties of beer we tried at this year's Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular.

Latest Events
  • News

    The Grounds of the City Finally Opens in Sydney's CBD

    The new venue harks back to the old days of the city, with old-school service, cake trolleys and shoe shines while you wait.

  • News

    Popular LA Bar E.P. & L.P. to Take Over the Dolphin Hotel

    Spend the June long weekend at a full-venue aperitivo party by one of LA's celebrated bars.

  • News

    Vivid's After-Dark Dessert Market Returns to Sydney This Weekend

    It will pop up at Circular Quay with kurtosh ice cream cones, bacon waffle pops and glow in the dark fairy floss.

  • News

    Sydney's New Two-Storey Mini-Golf Bar Holey Moley to Open This July

    It will take over the old Newtown Social Club space.

  • News

    New App MealPal Gives You $8 Lunches from Sydney Restaurants

    A new lunchtime project from the co-founder of ClassPass.

  • News

    Inside the New Glass Atrium-Topped Dining Room at Woollahra's The Lord Dudley

    The Garden takes full advantage of those sandstone walls — a light, wintry setting to try head chef Paul Medcalf's seasonal menu.

  • News

    Meet Potts Point's New Laneway Cafe Joseph Hyde

    The previous owner of Surry Hill's Orto Trading Co and Redfern's Baffi & Mo has taken over the Wilmer space.

  • News

    Meet Australia's Latest Certified Compostable Coffee Pod

    It's time to make your caffeine habit a little less destructive.

  • News

    Nahji Chu to Open New High-End Sydney Restaurant Cocochine

    Two Cocochines are planned, one for the CBD and Potts Point.

  • News

    This London Bar Is Now Serving Virtual Reality Cocktails

    'The Origin' comes with whisky, cherry liqueur and a two-minute trip to the Scottish Highlands.

  • News

    A Glow-in-the-Dark Dessert Cave Has Popped Up in Martin Place

    Vivid's annual enlightening food pop-up in Martin Place is doing glowing doughnuts.

  • News

    Five Foods You Can Smoke at Home Like a Champ

    There's more to smoking foods than just cuts of meat — and now you can do it from your own kitchen.

  • News

    Brisbane's Insane Mister Fitz Ice Cream Parlour Is Popping Up in Sydney

    To celebrate the opening, both Mister Fitz and neighbour Doughnut Time are giving away free ice-cream sandwiches and doughnuts on Friday.

  • News

    Ben & Jerry's Bans Same-Flavoured Scoops in Support of Marriage Equality

    The ice cream giant is upping the pressure on the Australian government to hold a parliamentary vote on same-sex marriage.

  • News

    Salt Meats Cheese Mosman Is Reopening as a Pizzeria

    Ditching the delicatessen format for a big family-style, sit-down dining room.

  • News

    A Look Inside Potts Point's New Specialty Wine Bar, Dear Sainte Éloise

    Waterman's Lobster Co. has been replaced with a small bar repping refined food and 350 wines.

  • News

    Meet Australia's New Not-For-Profit Supporting Women in Hospitality

    Only 15.4 percent of CEOs in the Australian hospo industry are women. Some of the industry's best chefs, restaurateurs and figureheads intend to change that.

  • News

    Five Unusual Wine Pairings That Will Take Your Favourite Fast Food to the Next Level

    Pair your Golden Gaytime with a glass of Chardonnay and your ramen with Rosé.

  • News

    Bacco Osteria e Espresso Is Sydney CBD's New Italian Trattoria

    A new laneway espresso bar and Italian restaurant from the team behind Vini, 121BC and Ester.

  • News

    Bondi Has Another New Poké Bowl Joint

    Hooked on Poké comes from ex-North Bondi Italian manager Marcus Lalak.

  • News

    The Wine Gallery Is Australia's New Personalised Wine Subscription Service

    One of Australia's best sommeliers will pick bottles specifically for you each month.

  • News

    Dessert Queen Christy Tania to Open Pop-Ups in Sydney and Melbourne

    Sample the 'Floating Ice Cream' dessert made by the ex-Om Nom maestro, before she opens her first permanent venue.

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