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NewsBacco 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.
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NewsBondi Has Another New Poké Bowl Joint
Hooked on Poké comes from ex-North Bondi Italian manager Marcus Lalak.
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NewsThe Wine Gallery Is Australia's New Personalised Wine Subscription Service
One of Australia's best sommeliers will pick bottles specifically for you each month.
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NewsDessert 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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NewsAn After-Dark Dessert Market Is Coming to Sydney for Vivid
It will pop up at Circular Quay with kurtosh ice cream cones, cinnamon scrolls and gluten-free doughnuts.
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NewsChippendale Favourite Freda's Will Now Be Open Later on Weekends
It has finally got approval to stay open until 2am on Friday and Saturday nights.
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GuideThe 28 Best BYO Restaurants in Sydney for When You're on a Budget (or Want to Bring Your Favourite Drop)
Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Sydney restaurants.
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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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NewsFive London Specialty Coffee Shops Where You Can Track Down a Top-Notch Flat White
So you don't have to go frantically running through the streets of Soho in search of a coffee that's up to par.
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NewsMoon Park Team to Open New All-Day Eatery in Potts Point
Taking over the Bourke Street Bakery space, Paper Bird will serve up Korean, Japanese and Chinese spins on breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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NewsIf You Are the One Host Meng Fei Is Opening a Noodle Restaurant in Melbourne
We only hope his noodles are as spicy as his insults.
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NewsSneaky Possum Is Chippendale's New Multifaceted Neighbourhood Bar
"To try and encapsulate it in one go, we're telling people it's a gastrobar."
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NewsT Totaler Opens Tiny Tea Bar in Sydney's CBD
Newtown's brew crew are serving up cold drip tea, sparkling teas and tea lattes from a tiny new city space.
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NewsWe're Giving Away Luxe Foodie Holidays in Melbourne, Hobart and the Barossa Valley
Two nights of luxury accommodation followed by all the delicious food, drink and scenery you can handle.
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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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NewsThe Grounds of Alexandria to Finally Open New CBD Outpost
The new venue will hark back to the old days of the city, with old-school service, cake trolleys and shoe shines while you wait.
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NewsA Guide to Eating and Drinking in New Zealand's Bay of Islands
From a farmers' markets to a boutique vineyard and the oldest licensed restaurant in the country, here's where to refuel on your Northland adventure.
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NewsA Dedicated Marshmallow Cafe Is Opening in Chicago
Serving up bourbon, Kahlua and champagne marshmallows, taco s'mores and toasted marshmallow lattes.
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NewsMagnum + Queens Is Australia's New Sommelier-Curated Online Wine Shop
Expect carefully selected, sustainable, craft varietals from Virginia Selleck's latest venture.
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NewsDevon Is Doing Electric Purple Soft Serve for Vivid
Barangaroo's eateries are brightening up their menus with psychedelic ice cream, colour-changing tea and glowing cocktails.
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NewsSydney's Long-Standing Flinders Hotel Has Been Revamped (Again)
The venue is relaunching with a big party and one hour of free booze.
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EventTwo Door Cinema Club at Hordern Pavilion
Sun, 22 Nov, 2026
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park
Having just announced a second Sydney show, this era-defining indie-dance band will perform their acclaimed debut album in full.
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EventBeck with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Thu, 7 May - Sat, 9 May 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
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EventPatricia Piccinini's 'Centrifugal Love Garden' at Passage Gallery
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 8 May 2026
Passage Gallery, Haymarket
On display around-the-clock, this acclaimed artist's latest work spins organoids, penguins and possibility into a vision of a symbiotic future.
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EventIngenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show
Thu, 2 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
With affordable tickets and a huge Easter egg hunt, the Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Easter Show has your school holiday plans sorted.
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EventData Dreams: Art and AI at MCA Australia
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 - Mon, 27 Apr 2026
MCA, Sydney
Now on at MCA Australia, Data Dreams unites ten international artists in a major Sydney-only exhibition, examining how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live, think and create.
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EventSydney Symphony Presents Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone In Concert
Wed, 2 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney
Step back in time to the beginning of an iconic franchise, brought to life by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
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EventPOOL by Pier One and Business & Pleasure Co
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay
Live it up by Sydney Harbour, as this pop-up pontoon and swimming pool evokes the sun-drenched beach clubs of Europe.
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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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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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NewsErskineville's Rose of Australia Has Opened a New Top-Floor Cantina
Howard's is a laidback space doing whisky sours with Barossa Shiraz floats, and coca-cola sorbet with buttered popcorn for dessert.
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NewsLotus Dining Open New Darlinghurst Yum Cha Restaurant Madame Shanghai
Dumplings, barbecue and a $130 Negroni abound at the newest addition to one of Sydney's favourite dining groups.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Being Transformed Into Twin Peaks' Double R Diner
Sydney and Melbourne, get ready for cherry pie and free Twin Peaks-themed gelato.
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NewsA Tavola Has Opened a New Flour Eggs Water in Surry Hills
Renaming and revamping their Crown Street pasta palace, Besser, under a more united brand.
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NewsCarriageworks to Bring Back Their Food Night Market for Vivid Sydney
Addressing issues from the last market, this one will have double the space and food.
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NewsPotts Point's Waterman's Lobster Co. to Reopen as a Specialty Wine Bar
The newly-named Dear Sainte Eloise will leave the laneway lobster rolls behind for an indoor-only, moody wine den.
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NewsSalt Meats Cheese Have Launched Their First Food Truck
The Sydney favourites are hitting Brisbane's roads with Truffle Mortadella pizzas and Oreo calzones.
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NewsMeet Sydney's New Barrel-Aged Wild Beer Brewery, Wildflower
"This same beer could have been made 150 years ago."
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NewsAustralia's First Japanese Microbrewery Is Coming
Harajuku Gyoza is making the leap to on-site brewing at their new Gold Coast restaurant.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do During Aussie Wine Month in Sydney
Narrow down your options at Australia's biggest annual celebration of wine.
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GuideFive Things to Do During Aussie Wine Month If You're In New South Wales
Narrow down your options during Australia's biggest annual celebration of wine.
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NewsPotts Point's Gastro Park to be Replaced with More Casual Eatery, Antipodean
As the name suggests, chef and owner Grant King will be focusing entirely on Australian and New Zealand produce.
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NewsAustralia's Got a New Greek Wine Festival
Oinofilia is the latest niche wine event from the crew behind Pinot Palooza and Game of Rhones.
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NewsMisschu's Nahji Chu Is Back With New Sydney Yum Cha Bar, Cha Li Boi
Yum cha gets new life with Pac-Man dumplings, vegan sliders and bubble tea cocktails.
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NewsThere's a New Tiny Bar Hidden Inside Merivale's Queens Hotel
Made for small private party bookings — but if you're lucky, you can just pop in.
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NewsA Pastry Pop-Up Has Opened Inside Brewtown Newtown
Hobart's lauded Sweet Envy is churning out pastries, pies and pecan sticky buns.
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NewsWhat Do The World's Best Sommeliers Think of Australian Wine?
Following the World's 50 Best Restaurants awards, we shared a local glass with a few professional wine drinkers and gauged their thoughts.
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NewsGelato Messina's Handmade Gelato Bon Bons Are Back for Mother's Day
Do NOT eat these handpainted gems before you give them to your Mum.
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NewsFive Alternative Wine Varieties to Take to Your Next Dinner Party
Swap your regular bottle for some Mencia, Pétillant-Naturel or Zinfandel.
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NewsA Look Inside Messina's Gelato Appreciation Class
Try desserts that aren't on the menu, taste every gelato flavour in the case, and hear insider titbits.
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GuideSydney's Ten Best Dog Friendly Bars
Where both you and your pooch can have a well-earned brewski.
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NewsOzHarvest Has Opened Australia's First Food Scrap Supermarket
All produce is rescued from restaurants and businesses, and shoppers can pay what they like.
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NewsDoughnut Time Expands Heaving Empire with New Surry Hills Store
You thought Doughnut Time was done with new stores? They've just launched new digs on Crown Street.
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NewsRedfern Is Getting a New Bar from the Scout's Honour Team
Sydney's home of chicken 'n' chips sandwiches is moving into bar territory — just a few blocks away.
