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GuideSydney's Ten Best New Restaurants of 2017
The city's very best newcomers, opened over summer and autumn this year.
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NewsSydney 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.
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NewsA 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.
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NewsFive 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.
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NewsFive Bars to Visit in The Rocks During Vivid
Where to find tipples with a view during the light festival.
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NewsFountain 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.
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GuideThe Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit
Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.
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GuideThe Best Sydney Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast
Ring in the Year of the Horse this Lunar New Year at one of these stellar 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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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Dad This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the paternal figure in your life with a memorable Father's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Steak in Sydney
From dry-aged cuts to highly marbled wagyu — we've got no beef with this list of the best places to slice into a juicy, perfectly seared and expertly rested steak.
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NewsThe Best Restaurants in Sydney to Take Your Mum This Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Spoil the leading lady in your life with a memorable Mother's Day lunch or dinner at these standout Sydney restaurants, bars and cafes.
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NewsTen Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Sydney
Have your very own adult Easter hunt this year, running around the city to find the best hot cross buns and Easter eggs.
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GuideThe Best Italian Restaurants in Sydney
Find where you'll be carb-loading next in Sydney — whether it's in the form of pasta, pizza or panzanella.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Sydney
Whether you like your scoops creamy, salty, deep-fried or vegan, you can find them here.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Pizza in Sydney
From pepperoni-topped slices to vegan rounds, if it's pizza you're craving, we've got you covered.
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NewsRockpool 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.
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London Might Be Getting a Harry Potter-Themed Pub
Drink wizarding-inspired cocktails and use a magic wand to pour your beer.
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NewsThis New Liqueur Turns Superfood Berries Into Spirits
The berry-filled boozy beverage that's good for you, and for the environment.
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NewsHugos 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.
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NewsFive 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.
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NewsDural's Getting a New Sustainable Seafood Eatery from the Wolfe & Co. Team
Cod's Gift will anchor in Dural.
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RestaurantTam Jiak
1 Bridge Road, Glebe
Tam Jiak, which translates to gluttony, is built around the joy of indulgence, offering diners a generous, playful, and memorable dining experience.
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RestaurantMeadow Music Room
6 Cronulla Street, Cronulla
At the heart of the venue is the music program, which spans spinning vinyl to live jazz duos kick late-night DJ sets.
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RestaurantBar Bruno
18-20 York Street, Sydney
"We see 'neighbourhood' as less about geography and more about connection. Bar Bruno will always offer guests...the same, consistent experience of thoughtful food and genuine hospitality."
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RestaurantAngelica Mexican
42 Solent Circuit, Norwest
A considered menu features familiar flavours with a signature twist like duck mole and wagyu tacos.
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RestaurantPizzeria Sotto
24 Bay Street, Double Bay
This casual, neighbourhood-focused eatery showcases Roman-style thin-crust pizza, great drinks, and easygoing vibes.
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RestaurantShaffa
80 Albion Street, Surry Hills
The flavours of the Levantine have a Sydney home at this Albion Street eatery.
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RestaurantArre
182-184 Australia Street, Newtown
Australia Street has welcomed an ambitious Mexican-Australian restaurant where crickets and cocktails are the order of the day.
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RestaurantBenetti's
2 Princess Street, Brighton-Le-Sands
Brighton-Le-Sands has a new home of woodfire pizza, aperitivo, long lunches and coastal views over lazy sunsets.
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RestaurantGrappa The Rocks
107-109 George Street, The Rocks
They say if it ain't broke, don't fix it, so the menu at the new spot will stay true to the Leichhardt offering of classic Italian dishes.
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RestaurantFranca
81 Macleay Street, Potts Point
An ice-cold mini martini with an oyster and caviar, is the ultimate way to start an meal at Franca, setting the tone for an elegant yet relaxed evening out.
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NewsThe 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.
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NewsPopular 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.
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NewsVivid'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.
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NewsSydney's New Two-Storey Mini-Golf Bar Holey Moley to Open This July
It will take over the old Newtown Social Club space.
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NewsNew App MealPal Gives You $8 Lunches from Sydney Restaurants
A new lunchtime project from the co-founder of ClassPass.
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NewsInside 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.
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EventUncontained Arts Festival 2026
Fri, 26 Jun - Sun, 28 Jun 2026
Belgrave Street, Kogarah
From inflatable creatures to LED drum shows, this kaleidoscopic after-dark experience returns with creativity and wonder inspired by nature and sustainability.
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EventSouth African Film Festival
Sun, 21 Jun - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Various cinemas across Australia
The eighth run of SAFF will see 33 films direct from South Africa come to cinemas across Australia and New Zealand.
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EventHSBC Spanish & Latin American Film Festival
Wed, 10 Jun - Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Various Palace Cinemas around Australia, Moore Park
The annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American filmmaking returns to Australian screens this winter.
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EventThe Music of the Lord of the Rings
Thu, 16 Jul - Sat, 18 Jul 2026
Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
Explore the music of The Lord of the Rings like never before, with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and Art of the Score.
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EventAvatar: Forms of Vishnu
Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 5 Oct 2026
Naala Badu Building, AGNSW, Sydney
This massive exhibition explores the many forms of the Hindu deity Vishnu, as depicted in 200 works that span 1500 years.
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EventBastille Festival
Thu, 16 Jul - Sun, 19 Jul 2026
Circular Quay, Sydney
Warm up this winter — this four-day soirée is taking over Circular Quay and The Rocks with French food, wine and entertainment.
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EventSheltering at the Sydney Opera House
Wed, 3 Jun - Sat, 13 Jun 2026
Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney
Bangarra Dance Theatre returns to the Sydney Opera House this June with Sheltering, a powerful triple bill exploring First Nations stories and connection to Country.
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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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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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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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NewsMeet 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.
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NewsMeet Australia's Latest Certified Compostable Coffee Pod
It's time to make your caffeine habit a little less destructive.
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NewsNahji Chu to Open New High-End Sydney Restaurant Cocochine
Two Cocochines are planned, one for the CBD and Potts Point.
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NewsThis London Bar Is Now Serving Virtual Reality Cocktails
'The Origin' comes with whisky, cherry liqueur and a two-minute trip to the Scottish Highlands.
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NewsA 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.
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NewsFive 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.
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NewsBrisbane'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.
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NewsBen & 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.
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NewsSalt Meats Cheese Mosman Is Reopening as a Pizzeria
Ditching the delicatessen format for a big family-style, sit-down dining room.
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NewsA 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.
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NewsMeet 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.
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NewsFive 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.
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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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An 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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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.
