Sydney’s Backyard

Overview

It should go without saying, but make sure you dedicate a good slab of your January to basking in the fading sunlight harbourside. Providing you with even more reason to do so is Sydney's Backyard at Opera Bar, a summer season filled with stacks of musical and culinary delights.

The Circular Quay favourite is getting a botanical fit-out. Drenched with native plants and plenty of picnic tables, Opera Bar have fashioned the perfect backyard sanctuary to complement the annual Summer at the House festivities.

You can take the heat off with a range of icy beverages, such as homemade lemonade and Frosty Fruit-inspired slushies. There's also a mouth-watering special menu, including classic corn on the cob, juicy lamb rolls and prawn skewers. You can wash down these barbeque bites with James Squire's 150 Lashes, celebrated as the backyard booze of choice.

The entertainment program will be curated by one of Australia's foremost music companies, Modular People. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night, as well as Sunday afternoons, will feature local and upcoming talent, such as Elizabeth Rose, Slowblow & Softwar, Bad Ezzy and many more. There's also plenty of family friendly activities, such as a life-size version of Connect Four, as well as a few other surprises along the way.