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NewsSeafood Savants Josh and Julie Niland Have Announced That Their North Shore Restaurant Petermen Is Closing
The highly-lauded fine diner in St Leonards is the latest victim of the unprecedented closure crisis hammering Sydney's hospitality sector.
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NewsSmall Changes to Your Hospo Business to Turn Your Customers Loyal
“By rewarding repeat visits and offering exclusive deals to regular customers, we've fostered a stronger connection and encouraged more frequent returns.”
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GuideThe 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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NewsWe Asked These Hospo Legends About the Most Impactful Change They Made to Their Business
"Ask people smarter than you for advice, plan well and crack on. When you find the problems, fix them."
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News"The Best Version": Modern Middle Eastern Diner Nour Is Entering a New Era Under Head Chef Ibrahim Kasif
After nine triumphant years serving Sydneysiders its award-winning dishes, this Surry Hills stalwart has appointed a visionary chef to lead it into its next decade of dining.
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NewsFood with a View: What To Barbecue on Your Apartment Balcony, According to a Professional Grill Master
"There's something magical about barbecuing that goes beyond the food itself. I love how barbecuing brings people together."
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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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Guide
The 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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NewsOpening Soon: A Checklist For Starting a Small Business So You Don't Miss Anything
"At the time, we didn't know where this journey would take us."
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NewsAustralian Venue Co Has Walked Back Its Decision to No Longer Host Australia Day Events Following a Major Backlash
The hospitality group has released a statement in response to widespread outrage and calls to boycott its venues.
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NewsLocal Legends: Aaryn of Hippo Espresso on Lake Macquarie's Coffee Scene and Recognising Stars by Their Orders
"My secret to getting a perfect cup every time…get someone else to make it. Things always taste better when you don’t have to make it yourself."
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NewsLune's Legendary Croissants Will (Finally) Be Available To Sydneysiders This Week
After five years of waiting, the revered croissanterie has announced its official opening date in the Harbour City.
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NewsOne of Australia's Biggest Hospitality Groups Will No Longer Hold Events Celebrating January 26
Australia Day events will be axed at the more than 200 venues nationwide operated by Australian Venue Co.
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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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NewsGolden Century 2.0: The Legendary Dim Sum and Late-Night Chinese Diner Is Being Resurrected at Crown Towers
Bondi Icebergs Dining Room and Bar will also be opening a new outpost at The Crown in the biggest shake-up to the hotel's dining offering since it opened in 2020.
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NewsNow Open: A Punk-Powered Dive Bar From Cocktail Visionary Matt Whiley and the Maybe Sammy Crew Has Landed in the CBD
Come for the raw, rebellious energy and retro dive decor, but stay for the top-shelf cocktails from a rockstar bar team.
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NewsHow to Avoid Common Hiccups When Starting a Hospo Business, According to Industry Legends
We spoke to the owners of two longstanding venues about their pointers for starting out and what they would have done differently.
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NewsHistory and Highballs: How Suntory Continues to Bring Japanese Spirits to the World
Suntory is celebrating over 125 years of leadership in Japanese drinking culture in 2025.
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NewsMiddle Eastern Diner El Toro Hotel Is Celebrating Its Grand Opening with a Huge Kebab Giveaway
This hotel's new eatery is bringing Middle Eastern comfort cuisine to South West Sydney — and it's giving away a heap of eats to celebrate.
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NewsComing Soon: A Unique Multi-Kitchen Concept Is Creating a One-Stop Shop for Italian Wining and Dining at a Top Manly Hotel
From your morning espresso to your Campari and soda nightcap, Cibaria at the Manly Pacific Hotel will explore Italian fare from every angle, morning, noon and evening.
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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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NewsComing Soon: Josh and Julie Niland Are Opening Their First Queensland Restaurant on Hamilton Island
The acclaimed duo will pair their fin-to-tail dishes with local ingredients and family-friendly fare as part of the new 59-room The Sundays hotel.
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NewsCP Staff Picks: The Best Summer BBQ Meals, According to Our Editors
These recipes pack maximum flavour with minimal effort.
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NewsThe Ultimate Singapore Food Guide (For More Than Chilli Crab and Chicken Rice)
You’ll be ordering like a local in no time.
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NewsIs This Sydney's Fanciest Sandwich? Sandoitchi Has Joined Forces with Vic's Meat to Create a Decadent Wagyu Sanga and Yes, We're Drooling Too
Diners can also sample a surprising dessert special featuring wagyu fat chocolate mousse fusing Japanese flavours with top-quality produce.
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NewsKyiv Social Is Celebrating the Opening of Its New Dining Space on Grafton Lane with a $59 Six-Course Menu and a Super-Cheap Happy Hour
Sydneysiders now have even more delicious ways to support displaced Ukrainians and war orphans with these new deals from the Plate It Forward Hospitality Group.
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NewsComing Soon: Bar Julius Is the Colourful Euro-Coded Bar and Diner at the New Luxe Boutique Stay The Eve
The team behind Sydney stalwarts The Gidley and Bistecca will be delivering multiple venues at the plush hotel at the Surry Hills Village development.
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GuideThe Best Indian Restaurants in Sydney
Explore menus with hundreds of regional dishes — or just order a butter chicken and be done with it at these brilliant Indian restaurants in Sydney.
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NewsRockpool Has Unveiled a New-Look Bar with an Affordable Late-Night Menu Starring Fancy Toasties and Empanadas
Move over Maccas: this new after-dark dining option is raising the bar with elevated burgers, hot chips with brisket gravy and more.
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NewsMaybe Group Has Unveiled a New Dream-Inspired Cocktail Menu at Dean & Nancy on 22 — Including the Bar's First Interactive Drink
Step into a dream and explore alternate realities with the latest clutch of creative mingles from Sydney's masters of creative cocktails.
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NewsThis Year's Eat Drink Design Awards Has Revealed the Nation's Most Beautiful Places to Dine, Sip and Stay
The winning designs showcase a range of interiors from the rustic and culturally rich to the modern and minimalist.
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GuideThe Best Mexican Restaurants in Sydney
Head to Sydney's top Mexican restaurants for seriously good tacos and tamales, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.
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NewsScore a Private Masterclass and a $600 Tab at Toko
Sharpen your sushi skills at a private masterclass with a head chef.
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NewsA New Bombshell Report Has Alleged Widespread Misconduct and Abuse at Merivale
The exposé by 'The Sydney Morning Herald', 'The Age' and 'Good Food' has made claims of drug use, failures of management and an oppressive culture of silence.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Breakfast in Sydney
Head to your local cafe, bakery, deli or bagel shop to find the best Sydney breakfasts.
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NewsFrank Camorra of MoVida on Spanish Flavours, Cutting-Edge Cooking and Obsessing Over the Details
With a restaurant named after what's hot and happening, Frank Camorra has it all figured out.
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NewsMelbourne's Caretaker's Cottage Has Taken Maybe Sammy's Crown as Australia's Best Bar
While both venues have appeared on The World’s 50 Best Bars rankings in the past, this is the first time the Melbourne bar has come out on top.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Oyster Happy Hours in Sydney Right Now
They may be considered a fancy delicacy, but oysters can be a cheap and cheerful feed when you visit these Sydney venues.
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NewsSydney's Hospitality Sector Is in the Throes of Its Most Challenging Era Ever — Here's How the Industry Is Fighting Back
We spoke to some of the biggest names in Sydney's dining scene — including Neil Perry, David Spanton, and Nick and Kirk Mathews-Bowden — to find out how they're rising to meet this moment.
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NewsFirst Look: The Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Has Entered a New Era Following a Mammoth $70-Million Makeover
Australia's OG five-star stay has had a top-to-bottom makeover, combining old-world luxury with 21st-century amenities.
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NewsFirst Look: The Newly Renovated Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Has Welcomed Two More Venues to Its Hospitality Offering
The arrival of Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar brings the complement of diners at the iconic hotel to four.
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NewsFirst Look: Darling Harbour Stalwart Bungalow 8 Has Unveiled a Stunning Top-to-Bottom $3-Million Renovation
And it's not just the decor that has had a glow-up — there's a new bar and dining offering too.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Yum Cha in Sydney
It's a truth universally acknowledged that it is impossible to leave yum cha feeling hungry.
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NewsSydney's Nightlife Is Getting a Boost Thanks to New Vibrancy Reforms That Will Deter Residents From Making Noise Complaints
The creation of Special Entertainment Precincts across Sydney is the centrepiece of the NSW government's plans to reinvigorate Sydney's nightlife.
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NewsJack Daniel's Is Doing a Sweet Takeover of The Hollywood Quarter This October
Score buzzworthy cocktails paired with delicious bites in this bustling precinct.
