Best of Sydney 2015: Best New Bar
Sydney's only spritz den to the city's first distillery in 160 years, all killing it despite lockouts.
Sydney's bars have been reclaiming the night in the face of prevailing lockout laws, one solid Negroni at a time. At Concrete Playground we encourage exploration and showcase innovation in our city — and our watering holes — every day, so we are very pleased to announce our picks for Best New Bar in Concrete Playground's Best of Sydney 2015 Awards. From entire spritz menus to cigarette-inspired cocktails, these six outstanding bars have been handpicked by CP for their innovation, originality, cracking menus and outstanding service — but, for us, it was Archie Rose that led the pack this year. They created Sydney's first distillery in 160 years, started producing some killer gin and gave us somewhere sweet to drink it. Nice work, guys — we love what you do.
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Archie Rose Distillery
85 Dunning Avenue, Rosebery
If you're looking to lift your spirits, this gin distillery is the place to be.
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This Must Be the Place - CLOSED
239 Oxford Street, Darlinghurst
Head to this Oxford Street cocktail oasis for great spritz and natural wine.
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Tokyo Bird
Shop 2, 226-228 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills
Tokyo Bird is ruling the roost with a focus on hot-right-now Japanese whisky and yakitori sticks.
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The Gretz - CLOSED
125 Enmore Rd, Enmore
Cheesy baked clams, homemade salmon jerky and cigarette-inspired cocktails from the team behind Hartsyard.
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Dead Ringer
413 Bourke Street, Surry Hills
The Bulletin Place team reinvent Bacardi Breezers, Redskins and so many nostalgic favourites.
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The Clare Bar
1 Kensington Street, Chippendale
Three high-end restaurants, 62 guest rooms and its very own custom-designed scent.
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The Artistry
Fri, 7 Feb - Sun, 9 Feb 2025
Tumbalong Park, Sydney
This jam-packed multicultural festival celebrates food, music, art and culture from the Asia-Pacific.
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You and Your Mates You Could Tap, Tap, Tap Your Way to $20,000 in Holey Moley's Mini-Golf Tournament
Put your putting skills to the test — there's more than just bragging rights on offer for Australia's best mini-golf team.
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Crust Is Celebrating National Pizza Day (and Hardworking Aussies) with a $1000 Giveaway
Show some thanks (or get the thanks you deserve) with funds for a pizza party and then some.
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Underground Speakeasy Door Knock Has Relaunched with a New Parisian Neighbourhood Bar Concept
Find the pineapple to get immersed in Door Knock’s new look — just remember to knock three times.
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Chinese New Year Banquet at Song Bird
Mon, 27 Jan - Mon, 10 Feb 2025
Song Bird Double Bay, Double Bay
Boost your luck this Lunar New Year with an eight-course feast at Neil Perry's newest restaurant.
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Boogie Brunch at Little Pearl
Sat, 1 Feb, 2025
Little Pearl, Manly
Live soul and R&B tunes pump up this bottomless beachfront session in Manly every Saturday.
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From New 'Knives Out' and 'Happy Gilmore 2' to the End of 'Stranger Things', Netflix Has Revealed Its 2025 Slate
The return of 'Wednesday', Guillermo del Toro's Jacob Elordi-starring take on 'Frankenstein', 'Black Mirror' season seven: they're all on the way, too.
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Campsie Lantern Festival
Sat, 8 Feb, 2025
Anzac Mall, Campsie
Round out your Lunar New Year celebrations with a glow, plus live performances and delicious cuisine.
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'Squid Game' Season Three Will Hit Your Streaming Queue in June — and Here's Your First Look
Mark your calendar: after season two dropped on Boxing Day, this Netflix hit's final season will arrive in the middle of the year.
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Now Open: Lottie and Bar Julius Have Brought Modern Mexican Cuisine and European Cafe Culture to The EVE Hotel
Explore the flavours of Mexico or kick back with dawn-to-dusk cocktails and coffee at these Redfern newcomers.
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Lunar New Year at World Square
Wed, 22 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
World Square, Sydney
Make the Year of the Snake one to remember by roaming through an LED-powered cherry blossom forest.
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Coming Soon: New Late-Night Haunt Billy the Pig Is Honouring Classic Aussie Public Bars with Counter Meals and Cocktails
Pay homage to the pubs of old with free-flowing drinks and live music until the early hours.
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A Multimillion Dollar Renovation Has Breathed New Life Into Central Coast Icon The Woy Woy Hotel
Nicknamed 'The Old Pub', this place has served locals for over a hundred years — and following a major relaunch, it's never looked so good.
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Aussie-Inspired Creations at Brooklyn Boy Bagels
Mon, 20 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Don't let summer skip by without tasting these Aussie flavours in bagel form.
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Now Open: Annamese Is The Streets of Barangaroo's New Upscale Vietnamese Restaurant with a Sweeping Harbour View
Get down for innovative Vietnamese cuisine, stay for culinary detours and harbourside sunsets.
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Coming Soon: Flora and Mister Grotto Are Set to Bring Elevated Vegetarian Cuisine and Seafood Dining to Australia Street
Paisano & Daughters, the team behind Continental Deli, is adding two side-by-side venues to its thriving Newtown hub.
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Sydney Lunar Festival
Wed, 29 Jan - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
Chinatown, Haymarket
Celebrate the Year of the Snake as performances, market stalls, lion dances and art exhibitions take over Haymarket.
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Adore Beauty Is Opening Its First Australian Bricks-and-Mortar Store in Melbourne — And Yes, It Will Have Tim Tam Giveaways Too
This new Westfield Southland store is but the first of many, as Adore Beauty is planning to open a national store network over the next few years.
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The Best Airbnbs That You Can Book to Experience the Alluring Grampians
Spend your next weekend venturing through or relaxing in the breathtaking Grampians in regional Victoria.
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Puppy Love at BrewDog South Eveleigh
Fri, 14 Feb, 2025
BrewDog - South Eveleigh, Eveleigh
Bring your pup along for a dog-friendly feast this Valentine's Day, complete with puppy parms and barkuterie boards.
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Laneway Is Throwing Official Afterparties for Its Soldout 2025 Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane Festivals
STÜM, RONA. and Fcukers will be keeping the Laneway fun going at small club shows after the main festival.
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Now Open: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Flavours Are on the Menu at South Eveleigh's New Fast-Casual Eatery Sana
Recall sun-drenched overseas trips with a fast but nourishing meal at the latest venture from Daniel Sorridimi and Joel Bennetts.
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Galentine's Day at Lucky Prawn
Thu, 13 Feb, 2025
The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Marrickville
Celebrate enduring female friendship with a Chinese-inspired feast this February 13.
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Surprising Sights: Unexpected Ways to Level Up Your Next Family Holiday in Singapore
From gamified go-karting and unlimited ice cream to a garden just for kids and a behind-the-scenes experience at Singapore Zoo.
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Yamas Hour at The Apollo
Mon, 13 Jan - Thu, 13 Feb 2025
The Apollo, Potts Point
Everything on the menu costs $15 and under at this Monday–Thursday happy-hour special.
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Buns and Bottomless Bubbles at Cho Cho San
Sat, 1 Feb - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
Cho Cho San, Potts Point
Level up a special occasion with izakaya-inspired share plates.
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Unlimited Sushi Buffet at Gyuniku
Bring the whole family to this all-you-can-eat sushi extravaganza.
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Valentine's Day at Pier Dining
Fri, 14 Feb, 2025
Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay
Share an aphrodisiac-inspired menu and head home with a suggestive fourth course.
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Ryan Coogler on the New 'Sinners' Trailer: Why the 'Black Panther' Director Turned to Horror for His Latest Michael B Jordan Collaboration
This is the first time that the filmmaker behind 'Fruitvale Station', 'Creed' and two MCU movies isn't adapting IRL events or pre-existing properties — and he shared more details about it.
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Helping 'A Complete Unknown' Go Electric: Boyd Holbrook Chats Playing Johnny Cash for the Director of 'Walk the Line'
What happens when the filmmaker behind an Oscar-winning Johnny Cash biopic asks you to be the next actor to slip into the icon's shoes in front of his lens?
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The Best Sydney Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast
These are the best restaurants in Sydney celebrating the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year.
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Chef Jason Chan Sneaks Us Into His Pantry to Share His Asian Cuisine Essentials This Lunar New Year
"I think it's what you can do with ingredients in the pantry to create something amazing."
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Chef Jason Chan's Two Essential Recipes for Lunar New Year Celebrations at Home
Don't sleep on one of the most delicious cultural holidays on the calendar.
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Bottomless Lunch at RAFI
Sat, 25 Jan, 2025
Various Sydney venues, Sydney
Indulge in an elevated bottomless lunch at your choice of RAFI's esteemed restaurants — including at Sydney's man-made surf spot.
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Now Open: Three Blue Ducks Has Taken Over Northern Rivers' Hotel Brunswick with a Sustainable, Cali-Inspired Summer Menu
Find out what happens when a quintessential Aussie pub gets a responsible culinary makeover.
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The Best Things to Do in Sydney This February
Here's your guide to filling this month in Sydney with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations this wonderful city has to offer.
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Jetstar's Latest Big Sale Is Offering Free Flights Home From Japan and South Korea — and You've Got 72 Hours to Book
Purchase a fare to Tokyo, Osaka or Seoul, and Jetstar will cover the leg home thanks to the airline's latest 'return for free' sale.
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Tinnies at the Ready: Australia's Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2024 Is Stacked with Must-Sip Brews
Thanks to its popular Status Quo Pale Ale, Mountain Culture has now taken the top spot for the last three years in a row.
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"At the End of the Week, You Will Be an Entirely Different Person": The Full 'The White Lotus' Season Three Trailer Is Here
Come February, what happens in Thailand stays in Thailand in the third season of HBO's hit holiday-set drama.
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Coming Soon: Cafe Freda's Is Returning to Its Chippendale Roots, Complete with Cocktails and Regular Club Nights
When it takes over the Lil Sis space in The Abercrombie from April, expect creative energy in abundance from the new Bar Freda's.
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Constructing a Monumental Reckoning: Adrien Brody, Brady Corbet, Guy Pearce and Felicity Jones Talk 'The Brutalist'
This ten-time Oscar-nominee is epic in its ambitions, performances, images, length and exploration of pursuing the American dream post-war — and yet also deeply intimate.
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Twenty-Five Exceptional Films by Indigenous Australian Filmmakers That You Can Stream Right Now
Celebrate Australia's First Nations filmmakers with these horror standouts, coming-of-age gems, Top End rom-coms, outback noirs, Aussie westerns and expressive dance flicks.
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Now Open: US Burger Chain Wendy's Has Opened Its First-Ever Australian Store on the Gold Coast
The American burger chain has arrived Down Under — and its debut Aussie location is the first of more than 200 that are set to launch.
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Lunar New Year at Darling Harbour
Wed, 29 Jan - Sun, 9 Feb 2025
Darling Harbour, Sydney
Ring in the Year of the Snake in style.
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The Music of Fleetwood Mac By Candlelight: Australia Tour
Fri, 28 Feb - Fri, 28 Mar 2025
Various venues across Australia
Relive the music of one of rock music's all-time great bands with this concert tour.
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'Emilia Pérez', 'The Brutalist', 'Wicked' and 'A Complete Unknown' All Earned Plenty of Love From 2025's Oscar Nominations
Also among the nominees: Australian animation 'Memoir of a Snail' and Aussie 'Dune: Part Two' cinematographer Greig Fraser.
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Coming Soon: Solaré Is the 150-Foot Superyacht That's Cruising Into Sydney Harbour with Lavish Culinary Experiences
Make your Slim Aarons dreams a reality with a Mediterranean-inspired sailing adventure featuring luxury from top to bottom.
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BrookieFest
Fri, 7 Feb - Sun, 9 Feb 2025
Various Brookvale venues, Brookvale
Explore Brookvale’s rejuvenation from an industrial hub to a brewer’s haven with this three-day festival celebrating good food and good times.
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You Can Now Explore Brookvale's Emerging Food and Drink Scene with a Curated Journey Along The Brookie Trail
Rising from a former industrial hub amid the Northern Beaches, this vibrant urban trail showcases Brookvale's best breweries, distilleries and eateries.
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How Does It Feel to Make a Bob Dylan Biopic?: Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro and James Mangold Chat 'A Complete Unknown'
This portrait of Bob Dylan going electric boasts the songs, the stars and 60s-era style — plus plenty of passion from its lead, his fellow cast and director.
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Messina Wants You to Treat Your 2025 Valentine to a Heart-Topped Tub of Salted Caramel and Baked Cheesecake Gelato
This February 14 special also features dark choc chips, passionfruit curd, crème brûlée mousse and caramel swirls.
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Casa Esquina Summer Bottomless Menu
Sat, 18 Jan, 2025
Casa Esquina, Balmain
Book this bottomless culinary experience for hugo spritzes and a three-course selection of Argentinian bites.
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Heartbreaking News: Splendour in the Grass Has Confirmed That It Isn't Returning for 2025
"Splendour needs a little more time to recharge and we won’t be back this year," the festival's organisers announced.
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Now Open: Jonathan Barthelmess' Olympus Is Dishing Up Elevated Village-Style Greek Cuisine in Redfern
Let your mind get whisked away to the old country as you dine beneath a stunning glass oculus.
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'The White Lotus' Has Been Renewed by HBO for Season Four Before Season Three Even Starts
There's no word yet on which destination will follow Hawaii, Sicily and Thailand — but a fourth round of this HBO hit is on the way.
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Singapore's Hidden Gem: Everything to See and Eat in Katong-Joo Chiat
Discover Singapore's Peranakan history at this colourful cultural hub.
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An ALDI Ice Cream Truck Is Serving Up 36-Cent Desserts at East Coast Beaches for One Day Only
When the supermarket chain's van hits coastal spots in Sydney, Melbourne and on the Sunshine Coast, nothing will cost more than $1.
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The Full Trailer for 'Yellowjackets' Season Three Is Here with Haunting Secrets and a Relentless Fight to Survive
Here's one way to spend Valentine's Day: with the return of this TV hit, this time with Hilary Swank joining the cast.
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GABS Craft Beer Fest
Fri, 30 May - Sat, 31 May 2025
ICC Sydney, Sydney
Where can you get a drink from a 120-tap bar? At 2025's Great Australasian Beer Spectapular.
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GABS Is Set to Build Australia's Longest Bar (with 120 Taps) When the Huge Craft Beer and Cider Festival Returns for 2025
This just might be the biggest bar that you ever get a drink from — and it's coming to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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Guide
The 16 Best Hotels In Melbourne for 2025
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas, rooftop pools and pillow menus await.
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Kichi Kichi Meet and Eat
Tue, 18 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar 2025
Harajuku Gyoza Beer Stadium Darling Harbour, Sydney
Chef Motokichi Yukimura from Kyoto's Kichi Kichi is whipping up his internet-famous omurice in Sydney — again.
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Chef Motokichi Yukimura From Kyoto's Kichi Kichi Is Returning to Australia in 2025 to Serve Up His Hit Omurice
If you haven't tried Japanese omelette rice yet, this is your perfect chance — again.
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'Joker: Folie à Deux', 'Madame Web' and 'Borderlands' Are All in the Running for 2025's Razzie Awards
Also picking up plenty of nominations from cinema's least-coveted accolades: 'Megalopolis', 'Reagan' and 'Unfrosted'.
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The Warehouse Project's 2024 Australian Debut Was Such a Hit That It's Returning in 2025
A taste of Manchester's rave scene is coming to Sydney and Melbourne again — this time for a night in each city in April.
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You Can Watch The Royal Botanic Gardens' Rarest Plant Prepare to Flower Via This Round-the-Clock Live Feed
As Sydney waits for this stinky plant to unfurl its petals for the first time in 15 years, thousands of floral fans are following its progress online.
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What's on in Frankston: 2025 Events
Multiple single dates
Various Frankston venues
From European beach clubs to street art and sand sculpting, here's everything hitting Frankston in early 2025.