Best of Sydney 2015: Best New Product

New Bodypass Lets You Mix and Match Classes at Sydney's Boutique Gyms

Thousands of Sydney gym classes, one pass.

This Sydney Craft Gin Distillery Crowdfunded $20,000 in One Day

Demand is already through the roof for Marrickville newcomers Poor Toms Gin.

Meet Frank Green, the Aussie-Designed SmartCup

This genius invention lets you pay for your coffee WITH your coffee cup.

Whizz Is the New Sydney Cleaning Service Startup

Like Uber for cleaners.

This New Australian App Is Your Handy Ethical Shopping Assistant

Shop with your conscience in your hand.

ASAP Is the New Australian Delivery Service That'll Bring You Anything in 60 Minutes

Literally anything (legal).

Coming Soon: Longstanding Sydney Pub Fortune of War Is Launching a New Bistro, Refreshed Accommodation and More

Set to welcome a new 60-seat bistro and boutique rooms, this storied pub hasn't lost any of its historic charm.

Sunday Sips and Sounds at Henry Deane

Hit up this Sunday session after 2pm in April (other than Easter Sunday) and you might be treated to a G&T on the house.

Loose Lips at The Wine Bar

Enjoy unlimited tastings of 100 wines, genre-defying pizza and chats with fellow wine lovers this Easter Saturday.

Now Open: CANESS Is the New Paddington Eatery That's Combining Upbeat Middle Eastern Flavours with Laidback Tapas

Here, you can feast on playful interpretations of Middle Eastern cuisine served with the low-key vibe of Spanish tapas.

Now Open: Celebrated Chef Air Jantrakool Has Brought Top-Notch Northern Thai Cuisine to Sita at the Mountbatten Hotel

The acclaimed culinary figure's new venture serves as a love letter to her childhood, featuring a menu rich in authenticity and innovation.

Berry Donut Van and The Berry Chocolatier Have Teamed Up for a Special Easter Golden Ticket Giveaway

See a spot of gold in your doughnut? You might just have scored a basket full of Belgian-style Easter goodies.

Lightstream Is the New Public Artwork That's Helping to Enhance Pedestrian Safety in Sydney's York Lane

This public artwork highlights how creativity can have real-world positive impacts on safety.

Botanica Gin and Spirits Journey

Tour the sensory depths of Australian boutique distillers and the native ingredients that they all share.

Coming Soon: Herbs Taverne Is MUCHO Group's New Negroni Bar, Exploring the Beloved Cocktail with a Hint of Psychedelia

Drawing inspiration from classic European cocktails, this subterranean spot will launch with 12 core drinks, bringing fresh ideas to old-world aperitifs and digestifs.

When You Get the Idea to Have Paul Rudd Kill a Beloved Mythical Creature: Alex Scharfman Chats 'Death of a Unicorn'

For his feature directorial debut, this filmmaker ran with a concept that just popped into his head — and he also enlisted Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni and Richard E Grant to help.

Henry Deane

35 Bettington Street, Millers Point

Stunts Are Finally Being Rewarded with a Dedicated Oscar, Starting at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028

There'd be no cinema without stunt design — and the talents behind one of the key components of movie magic will finally start receiving Hollywood's most-prized statuettes.

The Ten Best Caves to Visit Near Sydney

Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones.

Now Open: Mezepotamia Is Redfern's New Turkish and Middle Eastern Restaurant That's Inspired by Centuries of Culinary Heritage

Celebrate big flavours, and each other, at this new Mediterranean-inspired venue brimming with communal vibes.

Sweet Treat Alert: Humble Bakery's Hot Cross Buns Are Back by the Pack — and with Ice Cream — for 2025

If you've always wanted to try hot cross buns and ice cream together, you've only got until the end of the Easter long weekend.

Cult Favourite Black Star Pastry Is Elevating Your Easter Feast with Blueberry Hot Cross Buns

Trust the creators of the world’s most-Instagrammed cake to level up your Easter treats.

Now Open: Henrietta Has Brought Its Flame-Grilled Chook and Creative Cocktails to Parramatta Square

Gather the crew for a flame-grilled feast — Henrietta is now serving up its hot and spicy Lebanese cuisine in Sydney's west.

Now Open: Divide 8 Pizza Has Expanded, with Just-Launched Locations in Stanmore and St Leonards

What's better than one new pizza-slinging spot from this chain? Two, of course.

Coming Soon: Wilderluxe Lake Keepit Is the New Waterside Escape That Combines Curated Adventure and Inspired Stargazing

Tune out the noise with a gratifying lakefront retreat that blends epicurean experiences with cultural encounters.

Paul Farag x Two Good Cafe

April is all about Middle Eastern-inspired deliciousness — and every cent you spend is going towards helping at-risk women find employment.

Palazzo Salato's Second Birthday

To mark the occasion, Executive Chef Alex Major is putting on a set menu featuring the dishes you love the most — for four days only.

Kittyhawk Is Saying Goodbye to Paris, Relaunching with a NYC Aesthetic and Italian-American Pasta

Led by the team behind Big Poppa's, Kittyhawk New York is honouring the Big Apple's underground nightlife scene with a music-focused revamp.

The International

25 Martin Place, Sydney

Showbags, Stockmen and Shearing Oh My: Everything Worth Seeing and Doing at the 2025 Sydney Royal Easter Show

It's that time of year again, and it's set to be a goodie.

Lune's Hot Cross Cruffins Are Back for 2025 — and This Year, There's Also a Brand-New Chocolate Version to Tempt Your Tastebuds

You've got until Easter Monday to enjoy hot cross treats the Lune way, made using the acclaimed bakery's signature croissant dough.

Japanese-Inspired French Patisserie Dear Florence Is Serving Up Its Own Luxe Take on Cadbury Creme Eggs for Easter

This luxe take on a childhood classic plays with your expectations while showcasing the impressive skills of a dessert master at the top of her game.

Vivid Sydney's 2025 Food Program Is Paying Tribute to 1950s American Diners, But with a Plant-Based Menu — and a Roller Rink

At Neon Dreams at Darling Harbour's Pier Street underpass, Shannon Martinez is whipping up a classic American diner menu sans meat.

HBO Has Renewed 'The Last of Us' for Season Three Before the Game-to-TV Smash's Second Season Arrives

There might only be two games so far, but there'll be at least three seasons of the Pedro Pascal- and Bella Ramsey-starring hit television series.

The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend

This weekend in Sydney, you can sip your way around an Inner West beer fest, celebrate Fabbrica Darlinghurst's first birthday and hit up a European Easter market.

Chocolate Cocktails at Pumphouse

No longer must you choose between cocktails and dessert — you can now do both in one fell swoop.

TedX Sydney

TedX Sydney is back with ten speakers at the forefront of thinking in the areas of energy, economic, politics, science and creativity.

Now Open: You Can Enter a New Era of Fitness with Next-Level Design and Luxury Wellness at One Playground Haymarket

Spread across three levels, this sprawling futuristic gym offers wall-to-wall indulgence for your workouts.

KOI Dessert Bar and Benriach Distillery Have Teamed Up to Create Whisky-Infused Scotch Cross Buns

The historic distiller and the progressive dessert maker have partnered for an adults-only reimagining of the beloved holiday treat.

Six Till 6: Charcuterie Happy Hour at Armorica

Between 4pm and 6pm, with just $6 in your hand, you can indulge in a glass of rosé, a beer or a serving of charcuterie. 

Bottomless Steak and Frites at Armorica

Pop down to Armorica any Monday night and swap $59 for as much steak and as many fries as you can handle.

Now Open: Dedicated Negroni Spot Bar Conte Has Launched a Second Location in Sydney's CBD

Bringing the same massive drinks list to its new location, this sister venue to the Surry Hills bar has also added refined Italian dining to the lineup.

Pyrmont Festival

This program is jam-packed, spanning from wines and spirits to cheeses and honey — and also art classes, art prizes, live music and jumping castles.

Boozy Yum Cha at Chin Chin Sydney

Making a long-awaited but short-lived return, these boozy dim sum sessions are the perfect way to spend your April weekends.

Pastry Chef Andy Bowdy Has Whipped Up Boozy Hot Cross Buns with Starward Whisky and Ace Hotel Sydney

Rich in whisky and citrus notes, these limited-run buns are available for four days only this Easter.

Now Open: The Collective Dining Precinct Has Opened in The Rocks, Fusing Old-World Charm with Sophisticated Cuisine

Bringing three high-end venues to The Rocks, this landmark dining precinct offers a cultured blend of lavish dining and casual cocktails – inside and outside.

Good Friday Extended Trading at Sydney Fish Market

With more than 50,000 visitors expected, the waterfront market is opening for a whopping 12 hours on Good Friday.

A Third Season of Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall's Delightful 'Colin From Accounts' Is Officially on the Way

"To be honest, with the way we ended season two it would have been weird not to make a third, so here we are," said Dyer and Brammall.

Lady Gaga Is Bringing Her 'MAYHEM Ball' Tour Down Under for Her First Australian Shows in 11 Years

Heading to Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, Lady Gaga's three-city visit will also mark her first-ever Australian stadium shows.

Easter at Chiswick

Swing by this Woollahra restaurant over the Easter weekend to feast on egg-cellent seafood dishes and bunny-inspired cocktails.

Capella Sydney's Brasserie 1930 Is Celebrating Its Second Birthday with a Revamped Menu and an Artsy Dining Experience

Following two years of incredible dining, this high-end bistro is pairing a new chef and an Aussie-inspired menu with a creative mix of art and food.

The Art of Dining at Capella

Relish a sumptuous feast, then explore this luxe hotel's sprawling art collection on a private discovery tour.

Hop Harvest Festival

With 11 breweries putting their own spin on punchy Galaxy hops, this year's festival is a beer lovers' dream day out.

Sydney Spirits Festival

This fest is back for a second year with more spirits, more makers, and more masterclasses from Australia and the rest of the world.

Gimme More Sundays at Untied

Swing by the breezy Barangaroo rooftop venue every Sunday in April for an epic day party in honour of Y2K — featuring bottomless, self-serve frosé.

Rhythm and Brunch at Bungalow 8

Head along on the first Sunday of the month for two hours of bottomless drinks, tasty eats and DJs spinning new and old R&B classics.

Georgie x Maybe Sammy: Francesca Gnocchi Pop-Up Bar

Tuck into steaming bowls of pillowy gnocchi while sipping imaginative takes on classic Italian cocktails.

Palazzo Salato

203 Clarence Street, Sydney

Bottomless Lunch at 20 Chapel

Every Saturday from midday, you can book in for endless prosecco, wine and beer while working your way through an irresistible set menu.

20 Chapel

20 Chapel Street, Marrickville

Brisbane's River Pride Parade Is Returning for Melt 2025 for a Second Year of Floating LGBTQIA+ Celebrations 

After 2024's debut event proved a hit, a flotilla of boats and watercraft will again sail from West End to Brisbane Powerhouse to help wrap up this year's festival.

National Museum of Australia: Pompeii

A must-see recreation of one of history’s famous lost cities

Fabbrica Darlinghurst's First Birthday

You're invited join the party with free limoncello and the return of two of head chef Damiano Balducci's most popular dishes. 

Fabbrica Pasta Bar Darlinghurst

348 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst

Your Latest Mission: Watching Tom Cruise Try More Death-Defying Stunts in the 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' Trailer

If this really is the last 'Mission: Impossible' movie, its star is seeing it off by continuing to test his limits — and hang off of planes.

Another All-Star Cast, Another Tale of Family Chaos: The Trailer for Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme' Is Here

Benicio del Toro, Michael Cera, Riz Ahmed, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright and Benedict Cumberbatch are among Anderson's latest ensemble.

SXSW Sydney Has Announced the First 40 Speakers That'll Be Taking to the Stage at Its 2025 Conference

GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan, former foreign correspondent Peter Greste, Girls That Invest founder Simran Kaur, 'Crazy Rich Asians' actor Remy Hii and Dr Karl are among the initial names.

Now Open: Renowned Japanese Chef Raita Noda Has Brought His Theatrical Dining Experience to Wunderlich Lane

The 15-seat Redfern venue continues the eponymous chef's fondness for intimate dining experiences that are rich in storytelling and creativity.

Free Classes at CorePlus Darlinghurst

Get your sweat on with a free first class at Sydney's newest Pilates studio.

Lune Has Launched a Loyalty Program to Reward Your Love of World-Famous Croissants and Other Tasty Pastries

Sign up online or in a Lune store, then earn one zont mile for every $1 spent on food in one of the bakery's venues — which you can then redeem for discounts.

Here's How First Nations Arts Celebration 'Parrtjima — A Festival in Light' Is Dazzling the Red Centre in 2025

This is the tenth time that this Indigenous festival has lit up Alice Springs Desert Park, with the 300-million-year-old MacDonnell Ranges as a backdrop.

Coachella Has Dropped Its 2025 Set Times for Both Weekends So That You Can Plan When to Livestream Along

Catch Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone, Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, The Prodigy, Weezer and more from your couch.

The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

This week in Sydney, you can enjoy cocktails from some of the globe's best bars without leaving the Harbour City, then see the Sex Pistols live and watch a 'Twilight' marathon.

"There's No Going Back": The Grid Meets the Real World in the Initial Trailer for Third 'TRON' Movie 'Ares'

What happens when artificial intelligence from the digital world enters reality? That's the focus of this Jared Leto- and Greta Lee-starring film.

Five Things to Know Before Seeing the Sydney Symphony Orchestra Perform 'Toy Story' in Concert

Pixar's original film like you've never heard it before.

Suntory Time

The ingredients list for a stellar night out isn't long: top-notch drinks, tasty snacks and good company.

Movie Debuts, Almost-True Coming-of-Age Tales and Christchurch's Post-Punk Music Scene: BENEE and Ed Oxenbould Talk 'Head South'

Stella Bennett has always wanted to be in a film — and this music-fuelled NZ movie, led by an Aussie star who has been acting since childhood, has made that dream come true.

Nicole Kidman Is Back in Wellness Guru Mode: 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Season Two Will Hit Your Streaming Queue in May

Also starring this time around: Henry Golding, Lena Olin, Annie Murphy, Christine Baranski, Murray Bartlett, Dolly de Leon, Mark Strong and more.

Ester x Aplenty Tomato Party

Linger over bowls of tomato pasta, abundant charcuterie boards, and cheese and anchovy pairings — all while sipping on tomato-inspired cocktails.

Ester Spirits

31 Chalder Street, Marrickville

How to Make the Most of Your Japan Trip During Cherry Blossom Season

Our guide for where to go, what to do and where to stay for the most scenic season of all.

With The Horrors, Clown Core, a Car Crash and an Artist Inside an Hourglass on Its 2025 Lineup, Dark Mofo Is Definitely Back

After a year off, this Tasmanian winter arts festival is returning with a boundary-pushing feast of art, performances, music and more.

If You're Keen for an Almost Five-Minute Sneak Peek at 'Superman', James Gunn Has Unveiled Exactly That

Krypto and the Fortress of Solitude feature in the latest glimpse at the new Man of Steel movie — as does David Corenswet as Superman, of course.

An Australian-Exclusive Performance by Broadway Icon Bernadette Peters Is the First Event on Melt Festival's 2025 Lineup

She originated the role of The Witch in 'Into the Woods' and starred in TV's 'Mozart in the Jungle', and now she's heading to Brisbane.

Martha Stewart Is Coming to Australia to Share Insights From Across Her Career at Vivid Sydney 2025

The businesswoman and TV personality is Vivid's global storyteller for this year, and will get chatting at a one-night-only in-conversation event.

Capella Sydney

24 Loftus Street, Sydney

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

From snowboarding on Antarctic icebergs to wingsuit flying in the Swiss Alps, this celebration of adventurous cinema will get your pulse racing.

CorePlus Darlinghurst - Pilates Yoga Reformer

152 Riley Street, Darlinghurst

The Book of Mormon

This Tony-winning smash-hit musical from Trey Parker and Matt Stone is returning to Australia in 2025.

Coming Soon: From 'The Sims' to 'World of Warcraft', You'll Be Able to Play Your Way Through ACMI's 'Game Worlds' Exhibition

Prepare to feel like you've stepped into 30 iconic video games, including via original concept art and rare objects, at this five-month-long showcase.

Chinatown Country Club Archive Event

Browse international vintage and archival pieces handpicked by CCC's expert buying team.

Chinatown Country Club

222 Clarence Street, Sydney

'Toy Story' in Concert

Relive Pixar's original film and its beloved soundtrack performed live in concert by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Georgie Wine Bar

Bond Street, Sydney

'Stranger Things': The Experience

Get ready to visit Hawkins, Indiana: this immersive 'Stranger Things' experience is hitting Sydney for Vivid 2025.

We're Thinking He's Back: Keanu Reeves Is Returning for a Fifth 'John Wick' Film, and an Animated Prequel Is Also on the Way

Also new in the world of 'John Wick', the previously announced Donnie Yen-starring spinoff film about Caine will be directed by Yen himself.

Broadway's Hit Screen-to-Stage 'Anastasia' Musical Is Finally Making Its Australian Premiere in 2025

First, Russian history inspired an animated 90s favourite — and now the stage production based on it has a date Down Under.

It Looks Like 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Is Getting a Brad Pitt-Starring Follow-Up Directed by David Fincher

Quentin Tarantino mightn't be behind the lens, but he did write the script for the film, which is headed to Netflix.

ALDI's Streetwear Collection Is Back for 2025 — This Time with 29 Pieces, All for Under $20 Each

After 2024's range sold out, the supermarket chain has a new lineup of branded threads on offer, including hoodies, beanies and sneakers.

MCA Artbar: Liner Notes

Bundjalung artist Shaun Daniel Allen (Shal) curates a genre-bending Artbar takeover for one night only at Sydney’s Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

'Talk to Me' Directors Danny and Michael Philippou Want to Freak You Out All Over Again with the Full Trailer for 'Bring Her Back'

Two years after their debut hit proved one of the highlights of 2023, the Australian pair are back with a new on-screen nightmare.

Barry Keoghan's New Irish Thriller and Aussie Animation 'Lesbian Space Princess' Are Among Sydney Film Festival's Early 2025 Highlights

Movie lovers will also be able to watch documentaries about John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Marlon Williams and intimacy coordinators.

Maybe Cocktail Festival Has Announced Its 2025 Lineup, Featuring 20 of the World's Best Local and International Bars

For its third edition, the Maybe Cocktail Festival is bringing 20 of the world's best bars to Sydney for one week only — plus, it's the festival's most gender-balanced lineup to date.

Maybe Cocktail Festival

Sample some of the world's best cocktails as 20 acclaimed international bars descend on Sydney to share boundary-pushing concoctions.

Now Open: Osteria Mucca's Regional Italian Cuisine Completes Paisano & Daughters' Australia Street Precinct

Housed inside a former butcher's shop, this Italian eatery finishes a culinary journey that started over a decade ago.

Your Latest Look at 'Black Mirror' Season Seven Is Here with Episode Sequels, AI Nightmares and Unnerving Reunions

The new season of Charlie Brooker's anthology series arrives on Netflix on Thursday, April 10, 2025 with six episodes.

Pullman Sydney Penrith

81 Mulgoa Road, Penrith

Style, substance and sustainability are the name of the game in Penrith's first five-star hotel.

Now Open: Eat Ozzo Is the New Pyrmont Sandwich Spot That's Dishing Out Doughy Neopolitan Delights

As you'll find out with a visit here, you can make all kinds of sandwiches with fermented Neopolitan bread.

Now Open: Kolkata Social Has Brought Bengali Flavours and Treasured Family Recipes to King Street

Get a taste of "intentionally Indian" home cooking at the latest venture from Sydney's Plate It Forward venue group.

Nutella Lovers' High Tea

There are three seatings only for this Nutella-fuelled high tea.

Bottomless Bao at Easy Tiger

How many bao can you eat in one sitting? For just $25, you'll get as many as you can handle in 90 minutes.

Pioneering Potts Point Fine-Diner Yellow Has Entered Its Next Chapter Under the New Ownership of Its Head Chef

After more than a decade of plant-powered pioneering, Bentley Restaurant Group has sold its Macleay Street spot.

Now Open: Hay St Market at Paddy's Is Sydney's New Hawker-Style Foodie Spot — and It's Operating Till Late Seven Days a Week

Sydney's first fully licensed market is home to nearly 50 vendors dishing up over 25 cuisines from around the world.

Easter Weekend Dining at Sailmaker Restaurant

Outsource Easter this year and settle in for a seafood-centred three-course dinner or lunch buffet — followed by an Easter-themed dessert spread.

Design Your Own Doughnut: Grumpy Donuts' Night Shift Lets You Choose Your Own Adventure After Dark

Late-night dessert craving? Grumpy Donuts lets you customise your own doughnut with a choice of 30 fillings and toppings, with prices starting at $8.50.

Hop Aboard: GoBoat's Pet-Friendly Picnic Boats Are Now Setting Sail From Sydney's North Shore

Pack a picnic and set sail on an electric boat through Middle Harbour — no boat license required.

Now Open: 40Res Is the Relaxed and Understated New Surry Hills Wine Bar with a Testuya's Alum at the Helm

This chef-led wine bar brings fine-dining smarts to a relaxed, deliberately understated setting.

Now Open: Anita Gelato Has Brought Its Hefty Scoops (and Over 150 Flavours) to Barangaroo

Take note, ice cream fiends: this international gelato brand has opened its seventh Sydney store — and its first in the CBD.

Seafood Easter Banquet at Toko Restaurant

Elevate time with friends and family this Easter long weekend with a contemporary Japanese seafood banquet featuring 12 exceptional dishes.

Woollahra's Garden Restaurant Chiswick Has Welcomed a New Head Chef — and He's Bringing Some Serious Credentials to the Kitchen

The CV of Samuel Rozsnyoi, who most recently oversaw the kitchen at Dear Saint Eloise, includes stints under some of Sydney’s most celebrated chefs.

Your Streaming Options Just Expanded: HBO's Max Platform Has Officially Launched in Australia

If you're keen to watch HBO's hits, Warner Bros movies, TCM's library of classic films and more, you'll need to sign up to this new streaming service.

Ennui

461 Pitt Street, Haymarket

This well-hidden French wine and diner bar inspires anything but a feeling of ennui.

Ito Restaurant

413-415 Crown Street, Surry Hills

Get a taste of Italian and Japanese hybrid dishes at this two-storey Crown Street izakaya.