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NewsThe Eau De Vie Team Open Thor-Inspired Carvery and Whiskey Bar Mjolner in Redfern
The theme is be "contemporary Viking luxe".
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NewsSydney's Sepia Team to Open Melbourne Restaurant with Chin Chin's Chris Lucas
They'll closed their hatted Sussex Street restaurant at the end of the year.
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NewsPotts Point's Gastro Park to Close, Making Way for Grant King's Newest Venture
The experimental gastronomy mainstay will shut up shop by the end of May.
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NewsThe Grounds-Inspired Flower Child Cafe Opens in Warringah
A second FC venue, again designed by the crew behind Archie Rose, Fred's and Charlie Parker's.
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NewsSydney's Quay Officially Ranked in World's 100 Best Restaurants
It's the only Australian restaurant to place in the World's 50 Best Restaurants 51-100 list.
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NewsFive International Outdoor Activities and an Incredible Hotel to Match
Every holiday should be the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure.
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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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NewsSurry Hills Stalwart The Book Kitchen Is Now a Panini Bar and Co-Working Space
The Devonshire Street light rail construction has forced the cafe to switch gears.
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NewsJamie Oliver to Visit Australia to Officially Relaunch Jamie's Italian
He's officially bought back his Australian restaurant chain and he's making some improvements.
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NewsSydney's "Sexy Pre-War Shanghai" Bar Suey Sins Publicly Slammed for Cultural Appropriation
The Surry Hills newcomer has come under fire on social media for perpetuating negative colonial ideologies.
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NewsSomeone Has Invented a Tequila-Dripping Rain Cloud
This Berlin gallery installation is synchronised with the weather outside, and starts raining when its natural counterparts do the same.
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NewsSome Genius/Nutcase Has Created Instant Meals You Cook in the Washing Machine
"Cooking vegetables? Set your machine to 'cotton' for a short duration program."
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NewsMeet Alexandria's Repurposed Neighbourhood Warehouse Bar
Once a gemstone processing facility, now a local watering hole with a cosy fire, craft beer and a pooch area.
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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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NewsThis New Gin Is Made from Botanicals Grown in Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden
NSW's Distillery Botanica has handpicked ingredients from Sydney's iconic public garden.
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NewsThe Team Behind Vine Double Bay to Open French Restaurant Ete at Barangaroo
The menu (and the interiors) will change seasonally.
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NewsSydney's New Baklava Muffins Prove the Frankenpastry Trend Isn't Dead
Alpha's Peter Conistis has created his own variation on a cronut. A 'bakluffin'?
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NewsGreek Restaurant 1821 to Open Tremendously Decadent Basement Cocktail Bar
Drink Moscow Mules surrounded by red velvet and gold.
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NewsThe Best Restaurants, Bars and Cafes in the Hills District
A number of venues have opened in Castle Hill, Winston Hills, Rouse Hill, Dural and Glenhaven—you can officially head to the Hills for a decent feed.
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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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NewsKenny Rens Is Woollahra's New Izakaya-Style Sashimi Bar and Restaurant
Grab a poké bowl and a Japanese whiskey on the site of a former sushi train.
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NewsPick Your Own Soundtrack at DeepGroove, Newtown's New Vinyl Record Bar
Listening, not buying, is on the agenda at King Street's new hangout.
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NewsWoollahra Mainstay Buzo Relaunches as Slightly More Casual Bistro
Head chef Jason Dean (ex-Bentley, Est. and London's The Greenhouse) isn't going anywhere.
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NewsWhat to Expect from Three Blue Ducks' Darren Robertson's New Bondi Restaurant
Taking over the site of North Bondi staple The Hill Eatery.
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NewsNeil Perry's Eleven Bridge to Close — and Become a Cantonese Restaurant
That was quick — they've not been open a year.
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NewsWhat to Expect from Holey Moley, Sydney's New Two-Storey Mini-Golf Bar
It will take over the Newtown Social Club space after it closes in April.
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NewsTen Inner City Oasis Bars in Sydney
Cosy beer gardens surrounded by greenery and courtyards with comfortable chairs — here are ten bars perfect for escaping the chaos of the city.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Opening a One-Day Pop-Up Pie Shop
Get Messina's next savoury project in your pie-hole.
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NewsSydney Portuguese Chicken Institution Frango's Delivery Service Debunked
Some people just want to watch the world burn.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About the Consumer Boycott Against Coopers
How did a brewery come to feature heavily in a biased video on same-sex marriage by a religious group?
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NewsThe Dolphin Hotel Launches Lovingly Photographed Casual Sandwich Menu
Maurice Terzini's new rotating lunch offering also proves some serious sandwich porn.
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NewsThe World's Best Chef Massimo Bottura Is Hosting a One-Off Dinner in Sydney
It will raise money for OzHarvest and Bottura's own non-profit Food for Soul.
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NewsNorth Bondi Favourites Shuk Are Opening a New Standalone Bakery
Expect more bread, cakes and pastries from their second Mitchell Street store.
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NewsNeil Perry Opens Sixth Sydney Burger Project Store in Parramatta
Getting your hands on a Neil Perry burger just got even easier.
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NewsMeet Sydney's New Spanish Pintxos and Wine Bar, Can Cava
The Bondi bar is serving up northern Spanish bites, cheese boards and dessert tapas.
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NewsSuey Sins Is Surry Hills' New Apparently 'Pre-War Shanghai-Inspired' Drinking Den
While we're not sure whether boozy slushies were around pre-war, this new bar does have a kitchen open to midnight.
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NewsNeil Perry's Italian Fine Diner Rosetta to Open in Sydney
The Melbourne restaurant will open in Grosvenor Place.
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NewsHow to Make the Perfect Gin and Tonic
Get to know your ingredients — from the tonic water to the garnish.
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NewsMayonnaise Cafes are Japan's Latest Food Trend
Two eateries will showcase everyone's favourite condiment.
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NewsJohnny Fontane's is Darlinghurst's New Godfather-Inspired Bar
Serving up '40s-style hangout vibes and Sydney's first Chicagoan deep-dish pizzas.
