Best of Sydney 2015: Best New Pub

Renovating a pub is one thing, but creating a new local is an art.
Concrete Playground
Published on December 23, 2015
  • Bar

    Hotel Palisade

    35 Bettington Street, Millers Point

    This bar gained a new lease on life in 2015. Keep things casual downstairs, or head upstairs to enjoy the killer view.

  • Bar

    The Village Inn

    9-11 Glenmore Road, Paddington

    Come for the relaxed, Sunday afternoon sessions featuring local musical talent — and local pups.

  • Bar

    The Paddington

    380 Oxford Street, Paddington

    The Oxford Street pub has all the Merivale calling cards: great food, consistent service and constant flow of thirsty patrons.

  • Bar

    The Lord Gladstone

    115 Regent Street, Chippendale

    The Lord Gladstone has amped up the entertainment with more live gigs, parties and art exhibitions.

  • Pub

    Public House Petersham

    292 Stanmore Road, Petersham

    Come for the for the beer garden, stay for the pub grub, natty wine, DJ sets and trivia.

  • Bar

    West Village

    30 Terminus Street, Petersham

    The ol' Cock has a brand new identity and cocktails on tap.

  • Restaurant

    Ennui

    461 Pitt Street, Haymarket

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

  • Restaurant

    Ito Restaurant

    413-415 Crown Street, Surry Hills

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

  • Restaurant

    Genzo

    168 Walker Street, North Sydney

    Find a taste of Tokyo tucked away in this Walker Street joint just north of the bridge.

  • Event

    The Lunch Set at The Rocks

    Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

    First Fleet Park, The Rocks

    Come Friday lunchtime, you can hit The Rocks for free live music sessions and $15 lunch deals.

  • News

    Now Open: Rockpool Lounge Is the Stylish New Hunter Street Destination for Late-Night Highballs and Live Music

    One of Australia's most-celebrated restaurants has unveiled an intimate new lounge bar, featuring over 40 wines by the glass, a South American-leaning food menu and a signature frozen dirty martini.

  • News

    Plan Your Next Night Out With This Luxury Sydney Yacht Experience

    Heading to a concert? Here’s how to skip the commuter chaos and start your night right.

  • Event

    Jazz Sessions at The Rocks

    Thu, 3 Apr, 2025

    The Rocks Square, The Rocks

    Get down to The Rocks Square on Thursday nights to catch some of Sydney's best jazz musicians while sipping on gin-infused cocktails.

  • Event

    Golden Hours at Barangaroo

    Thu, 20 Mar - Sat, 5 Apr 2025

    Barangaroo, Barangaroo

    Add roaming performers, DJs, food specials and two-for-$30 Aperol spritzes to your next sunset session.

  • News

    This New Sydney Walking Track Showcases Unspoiled Harbour Views and Over 200 Years of Military History

    Need somewhere new for a stroll? This three-kilometre walk is the final piece of the Bondi-to-Manly trail.

  • News

    Now Open: San San Is Serving Up Fluffy Focaccia Sandwiches in Sydney's Southwest

    Sydney's newest sandwich spot is keeping it in the family, with a trio of siblings dishing up stacked focaccia elevated with homemade sauces.

  • Event

    Fantastic Film Festival Australia

    Thu, 24 Apr - Fri, 16 May 2025

    Ritz Cinema, Randwick

    Finn Wolfhard's new slasher flick, nude 'Austin Powers', a Lynne Ramsay retrospective: 2025's FFFA has them all.

  • News

    Finn Wolfhard's New Slasher, Nude 'Austin Powers', a Lynne Ramsay Retrospective: Fantastic Film Festival Australia's 2025 Lineup Is Here

    In its fifth year, this celebration of bold cinema — and cult favourites present and future — is screening 17 brand-new features and ten must-see classics.

  • News

    Busselton Is Hosting Triple J's Spacey Jane-, LUUDE-, Ruby Fields- and 3%-Led One Night Stand for 2025

    This year, the event is heading to Western Australia, taking place in Barnard Park in the seaside spot in May.

  • News

    If You're Keen to Get Excited About an 'Avengers' Movie Again, Marvel Has Announced the Packed Cast for 'Doomsday'

    While Robert Downey Jr's return to the MCU was revealed in 2024, that's just the beginning — there's now a whole heap of familiar faces joining him

  • Event

    The 'Twilight' Saga Full Moon Marathon

    Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

    Ritz Cinema, Randwick

    Relive the entire vampire romance saga over one epic night, featuring all five films.

  • News

    You've Got Three Days to Score Discounted Flights to, From and Around Queensland From $45 Thanks to Virgin

    Flights to and from The Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, Cairns, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast and more are on special to help the Sunshine State recover from the weather's impact so far in 2025.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend

    This weekend in Sydney, you can enjoy a taste of Greek summer at Woolloomooloo Wharf, give a live 'Dungeons & Dragons' show a roll and explore stunning art.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This April

    From a warehouse dance party and a film festival dedicated to sequels to Hans Zimmer live and 'Les Misérables', here's what's on the agenda in and around Sydney in April.

  • News

    Laughs Incoming: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Is Back for 2025 with 1000-Plus Performers and 690 Shows

    For a month each year, Melbourne becomes a haven for giggles, chuckles and hilarity — and that time for 2025 is now.

  • Feature

    Serenity in Shoalhaven: How to Plan an Autumn Wellness Escape on NSW's South Coast

    Right on Sydney's doorstep is a world-class wellness destination where you can recharge and be revitalised.

  • News

    The Biennale of Sydney Is Returning to White Bay Power Station for 2026 After the Venue Proved a Hit in 2024

    Around 174,000 Biennale attendees hit up the historic power station last year, making it the event's most-visited non-museum site ever.

  • Event

    Sydney Royal Easter Show

    Fri, 11 Apr - Tue, 22 Apr 2025

    Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park

    Sydney's most beloved autumn event is back and bigger than ever.

  • News

    Triple J's One Night Stand Is Returning in 2025 with Spacey Jane, LUUDE and Ruby Fields on the Lineup

    You now know the date and who'll be taking to the stage, but which Australian town is playing host is still to be announced.

  • News

    "I Came with You to Be Part of Something": 'Andor' Season Two Is on the Path to Rebellion in Its New Trailer

    Ben Mendelsohn joins the cast of this 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' prequel series' 12-episode final season.

  • News

    Australia's Multi-Sensory Digital Art Gallery The Lume Has Brought Forward Its Closing Date and Will Now Shut in June 2025

    You've only got a couple more months to visit this Melbourne venue, which is saying goodbye when its current van Gogh exhibition ends.

  • Event

    Monster Fest Weekender III Part 2: The Spawning

    Fri, 4 Apr - Sun, 6 Apr 2025

    Event Cinemas Burwood, Burwood

    From 'I Still Know What You Did Last Summer' and 'Return to Oz' to 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2' and 'Robocop 2', this three-day film fest is filled with follow-up flicks.

  • Event

    Bottomless Brunch at Rocker

    Thu, 20 Mar - Sun, 23 Mar 2025

    Rocker, North Bondi

    Settle in for one-and-a-half hours of free-flowing beverages and endless share plates designed to warm you up on chilly days.

  • Event

    Tilly Takeover: Things on Skins

    Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

    Love Tilly Devine, Darlinghurst

    Join legendary sommelier Dan Simmons for a skin contact-themed wine night in Darlinghurst.

  • News

    Now Open: Burger Chain Five Guys Has Launched Its Latest Sydney Outpost in the Martin Place Metro Station

    This chain's new CBD store boasts made-to-order everything, along with bacon-filled milkshakes, a customisable menu and ample seating.

  • News

    Now Open: 'Frida Kahlo: In Her Own Image' Has Arrived Down Under to Explore the Iconic Artist Through Her Personal Belongings

    Exclusive to Bendigo Art Gallery, this showcase features items that have never been seen before in Australia, including clothing, makeup and accessories.

  • News

    Now Open: The Velvet Glove Is Darlinghurst's New Luxury Restaurant and Bar for Art Lovers

    This new venue is tucked down a Kings Cross laneway and promises opulence in abundance.

  • Event

    The Offspring: Supercharged Worldwide in '25 Tour

    Sun, 11 May, 2025

    Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

    Come out and play: The Offspring's latest arena tour with Simple Plan is hitting Australia, including Sydney, in 2025.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

    This week in Sydney, you can enjoy Neil Perry's latest cafe collaboration, then a ‘Snow White’-themed garden, then a crafting afternoon over drinks.

  • News

    Apple TV+ Is Clocking Back in at Lumon Industries: 'Severance' Has Been Renewed for Season Three

    Bring on the choreography and merriment, and break out the waffle parties — after a phenomenal second season, this mindbending hit will return.

  • News

    Buzzing Through the Highs, Hopes and Heartbreaks of Caring for Hollywood's Hummingbirds: Sally Aitken Talks 'Every Little Thing'

    After stepping through The Wiggles' story in her previous film, this Australian documentarian flew into a portrait of Terry Masear's work with her Los Angeles hotline for hummingbirds.

  • News

    One-Upping Every Other Robert De Niro Mobster Movie by Getting Him Doing Double Duty: Barry Levinson Chats 'The Alto Knights'

    "There's a spontaneity about them that it feels like these two guys are talking to one another, and they're making up things as they go along."

  • News

    Now Open: Messina's Marrickville HQ Is the New Home of Shadow Baking, Plus an All-New Food and Wine Bar

    These Messinaverse shifts have made the HQ space a paradise of gelato-themed delights.

  • News

    The NGV Is Keeping Its Spectacular Yayoi Kusama Exhibition Open Late for Its Last Weeks, Including Till Midnight Over Easter

    If you haven't yet made a date with Australia's largest-ever retrospective dedicated to the Japanese artist at Melbourne's NGV International, you now have more chances to do so.

  • Event

    Neil Perry x Two Good Cafe

    Sat, 1 Mar - Mon, 31 Mar 2025

    Two Good Co. Cafe at Yirranma Place, Darlinghurst

    Neil Perry is Two Good Cafe's chef of the month in March — and you're invited to help him raise funds for at-risk women in their search for employment.

  • Event

    A Taste of Greece: Manta x Bungalow 7 Takeover

    Fri, 21 Mar - Sun, 6 Apr 2025

    Manta Restaurant, Woolloomooloo

    Mediterranean vibes are sweeping into Woolloomooloo Wharf as the executive chef of Europe's renowned Bungalow 7 brings a taste of Greek summer to Manta.

  • Event

    Hornsby Secondhand Market

    Sun, 14 Sep 2025 and Sun, 9 Nov 2025 

    Coronation StrEat, Hornsby

    This is your chance to help boost the local reuse economy while nabbing a pre-loved bargain (or three).

  • News

    Messina's One-Kilogram Gelato Easter Egg Is Back for 2025 — and This Time It's Cheesecake- and Pretzel-Flavoured

    The gelato chain has turned its beloved Mr Messina flavour into this year's tastebud-tempting Easter special.

  • News

    Bringing Johnny Spitieri Back to the Gold Coast Two Decades After 'Gettin' Square': David Wenham and Jonathan Teplitzky Talk 'Spit'

    "Nearly every day of my life, I have somebody approach me — and out of all the characters that I've played, that's the one that most of them want to talk about."

  • Event

    Bloc Party: Australian Tour 2025

    Fri, 1 Aug, 2025

    Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park

    On Bloc Party's latest trip to Australia, they're playing 'Silent Alarm' in full and celebrating the band's 20th anniversary.

  • News

    If You Need a Break, Virgin Has One-Million Sale Fares on Offer with Prices From $45 to Australian and International Destinations

    Book in that annual leave — you can take a discounted trip to Hamilton Island, Uluru, Bali, Fiji, Queenstown and more.

  • News

    In the Full Trailer for 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season Six, "Now It's Time for Them to Be Afraid of Us"

    "This is the beginning of the end" — ideally for Gilead, but also for the award-winning TV series based on Margaret Atwood's acclaimed book.

  • Event

    Slow Sundays: The Crafternoon Edition

    Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

    Since I Left You, Sydney

    Don't waste away Sunday at home — visit SILY for an afternoon of crafting stations, laidback tunes and a complimentary cocktail.

  • News

    It's Official: Chuck E Cheese Is Bringing Its Pizzas and Arcade Games Down Under, Opening in Australia in 2025

    The US chain's first Aussie location will launch in Perth in the coming months, with the exact site set to be revealed in April.

  • Event

    National Tiramisu Day Specials at Bar Infinita

    Thu, 20 Mar - Fri, 21 Mar 2025

    Bar Infinita, Gordon

    The Italian darling of Sydney's North Shore is offering tiramisu-centric specials to celebrate its birthday.

  • News

    Jetstar's Huge New Two-Day Member-Only Sale Is Slinging 100,000 Discounted Flights with Prices From $33

    Both domestic and international fares are going cheap — and if you're keen to head overseas, prices start at $139.

  • Bar Infinita

    10 Saint Johns Avenue, Gordon

  • News

    Whether You're Keen to Watch 'The Last of Us', 'Barbie' or Classic Movies, Max Has Dropped More Details About Its Australian Launch

    Film fans, get excited — Warner Bros' high-profile movies will get fast-tracked to the platform, while classic pictures will be available in the TCM hub.

  • News

    'Happy Gilmore 2' Will Tap, Tap, Tap Its Way Into Your Streaming Queue This Winter — and It Has a New Teaser Trailer

    Adam Sandler is back on the green almost three decades after the original golfing comedy became one of his best-known films.

  • Event

    46-Percent Off Dinner at Tilda

    Tue, 18 Mar - Wed, 31 Dec 2025

    Tilda, Sydney

    This CBD restaurant is now peddling an early dinner deal that could have you changing your plans.

  • Event

    $25 Pasta and Wine at PIER Dining

    Tue, 18 Mar - Thu, 20 Mar 2025

    PIER Dining, Dawes Point

    Three nights a week, you can indulge in spaghetti bolognese with a perfectly matched red while overlooking the harbour.

  • Event

    $3 Oyster Hour at Felons Manly

    Mon, 10 Mar - Fri, 9 May 2025

    Felons Brewing Co, Brisbane City

    Settle in for stunning ocean views, glorious sunsets and freshly shucked Sydney rock oysters at just $3 a pop.

  • Event

    Bottomless Margaritas at Henley's

    Fri, 14 Mar - Mon, 30 Jun 2025

    Henley's Bar & Kitchen, Sydney

    Say adios to the ordinary and step into a lunchtime fuelled by non-stop margs at Henley's Motel Mexication pop-up.

  • Event

    Motel Mexication at Henley's

    Fri, 14 Mar - Mon, 30 Jun 2025

    Henley's Bar & Kitchen, Sydney

    This bright and bubbly fiesta brings the colours, spice and vibrancy of Mexico all the way to Sydney's harbourside.

  • PIER Dining

    11 Hickson Road, Dawes Point

  • Tilda

    61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney

  • Henley's Bar & Kitchen

    9 Lime Street, Sydney

  • Event

    Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter: Australian Tour 2025

    Tue, 8 Apr, 2025

    Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park

    Anarchy in Australia: the iconic punk-rock band are touring Down Under for the first time in almost 30 years.

  • Event

    RAFI Records Bottomless Saturday Sessions

    Sat, 8 Mar, 2025

    RAFI North Sydney, North Sydney

    Get ready to groove with bottomless beats, free-flowing drinks and delicious food in North Sydney.

  • Event

    $6 Mini Cocktails and Snacks at Midtown

    Sat, 1 Mar - Mon, 31 Mar 2025

    Midtown, South Brisbane

    Nestled inside The Bristol is Midtown, and nestled inside Midtown until the end of March is a series of irresistibly adorable mini cocktails.

  • News

    Now Open: At Umami House, the Folks Behind Soul Burger Have Brought Umami-Infused Burgers to Randwick

    This brand-new venue is dedicated to a unique twist on the traditional burg — each handmade daily, and carefully infused with shiitake and special umami seasoning.

  • News

    Jacob Elordi Navigates Love and War in the Trailer for Australian Miniseries 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North'

    Also starring Ciarán Hinds, Odessa Young, Olivia DeJonge and Thomas Weatherall, the five-part series hits Prime Video in April 2025.

  • Event

    'Snow White' at The Grounds

    Fri, 14 Mar - Sun, 25 May 2025

    The Grounds of Alexandria, Alexandria

    Off to this fairytale wonderland you go: all things 'Snow White' have taken over The Grounds of Alexandria.

  • News

    Off to This Fairytale Wonderland You Go: All Things 'Snow White' Have Transformed The Grounds of Alexandria in Sydney

    Wander through an enchanted forest, then tuck into red apple mocktails and sweet treats inspired by the new live-action 'Snow White' film.

  • News

    Chatswood Is Hosting a Screening of 'The Lion King' with a Live Orchestra — Here's How to Make a Day of It

    We've planned out an ideal day for all Disney fans, movie buffs and families looking for a day out in Chatswood.

  • Feature

    Travel South See the South

    Be immersed in dazzling natural landscapes, electrifying culture and Southern hospitality, alongside some of the most quintessentially American food and drink in the country.

  • News

    Melbourne's Malthouse Theatre Is Bringing 'The Birds' and Its Iconic Horror Tale to the Stage From the Page and Screen

    To experience the story's full terrors — and every swoop and squawk — theatre attendees will don headphones at this world-premiere one-woman production that follows in Alfred Hitchcock's footsteps.

  • News

    It's Happening Again: The First Trailer for 'Freakier Friday' Promises Another Spell of Body-Swapping Chaos

    Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back to navigate another identity crisis, with this 22-years-later sequel hitting cinemas in August 2025.

  • News

    Believing in 'Ted Lasso' Season Four Has Paid Off: Apple TV+'s Heartwarming Hit Comedy Is Officially Returning

    This is the news that everyone has been waiting for since 2023, and that the world needs right now — and yes, Jason Sudeikis is back, too.

  • Coronation StrEat

    Coronation Street, Hornsby

  • News

    Building a Blisteringly Raw Character Study Through Investigation and Improvisation: Mike Leigh and Marianne Jean-Baptiste Chat 'Hard Truths'

    It was accurate of 1996's 'Secrets & Lies' and it's the same again now — when this filmmaker and actor work together, stunning cinema results.

  • News

    When a Twisty and Witty Spy Thriller Is Also a Smart and Sexy Relationship Drama: Michael Fassbender and Marisa Abela Talk 'Black Bag'

    Keeping secrets, slinging barbs, and working through personal and professional crises are all a part of Steven Soderbergh's supremely entertaining espionage film.

  • News

    First Look: Catseye Pool Club Is Josh and Julie Niland's Soon-to-Open (and Holiday-Worthy) Hamilton Island Restaurant and Bar

    You'll find the pair's first Queensland eatery at The Sundays hotel from late-April 2025 — but while the ocean's finest is on the menu, it isn't a seafood joint.

  • News

    Surrendering to TV's Wildest Dance with the Wilderness, Trauma and Vulnerability: Simone Kessell Chats 'Yellowjackets'

    "I just love playing Lottie. So unpredictable. And she's so vital. And you don't know whether she's going to analyse you or laugh at you — or laugh with you."

  • News

    Joseph Kosinski on the Full 'F1' Trailer: How the 'Top Gun: Maverick' Director Teamed Up with Lewis Hamilton to Capture Formula 1's Intensity

    What does it take to make "the most-authentic racing film you will ever experience in a cinema"? Kosinski (and Hamilton) told us all about it.

  • News

    Dream a Little Dream: 'Black Mirror' Season Seven Arrives in April and Just Dropped a Suitably Reality-Bending Trailer

    Take a peek at the 'USS Callister' sequel episode — and another instalment that seems to have links to 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch'.

  • News

    Bloc Party Are Touring Down Under in 2025 to Play 'Silent Alarm' in Full and Celebrate the Band's 20th Anniversary

    'Banquet', 'Helicopter', 'This Modern Love', 'Like Eating Glass': they'll all be on the setlist on this seven-city tour.

  • Event

    Sydney Writers' Festival

    Mon, 19 May - Tue, 27 May 2025

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    With 200-plus events and more than 140 guests, this year's Sydney Writers' Festival program is absolutely packed.

  • News

    With 200-Plus Events and More Than 140 Guests, 2025's Sydney Writers' Festival Program Is Absolutely Packed

    2024 Booker Prize-winner Samantha Harvey, 'Brooklyn' author Colm Tóibín, Australian 'Big Little Lies' wordsmith Liane Moriarty: they're all on the lineup.

  • Promotion

    Betty's Burgers Has Just Launched a New Smashed Avocado Range

    Because adding fresh avo makes everything better.

  • News

    How Starring in 'Snowtown' Helped Lead to Roles in Not One But Two Bong Joon-ho Films: Daniel Henshall Talks 'Mickey 17'

    Before he was tasked with playing the righthand man to a wannabe dictator — and before featuring in 'Okja', too — the Australian actor met the acclaimed South Korean director courtesy of his first film role.

  • Event

    The Heritage Experience at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney

    Mon, 3 Mar - Sat, 31 May 2025

    The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, Sydney

    The perfect outing for history enthusiasts.

  • News

    Sydney Film Festival Is Teaming Up with Vivid 2025 on a Few Big Events, Including a Celebration of Warren Ellis 

    Watch documentary 'Ellis Park', then catch its subject chatting about the film and putting on a short musical performance.

  • News

    Get Ready to Visit Hawkins, Indiana: An Immersive 'Stranger Things' Experience Is Hitting Australia for Vivid Sydney 2025

    Another Netflix hit is taking over Luna Park Sydney — this time taking you back to the 80s, including via locations from the series.

  • Event

    Vivid Sydney

    Fri, 23 May - Sat, 14 Jun 2025

    Various locations across Sydney

    This year's lineup includes lights galore, eating on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Nigella Lawson curating dinners in the Muru Giligu pedestrian tunnel, Tangerine Dream, Anohni and the Johnsons, an immersive 'Stranger Things' experience and more.

  • News

    Nigella Lawson Is Curating Dinners in the Muru Giligu Pedestrian Tunnel — and That's Just the Start of Vivid Sydney's Huge 2025 Program

    Other highlights include Tangerine Dream, Anohni and the Johnsons, and an immersive 'Stranger Things' experience — plus the entire Vivid Light Walk is free.

  • News

    Rhinestones at the Ready: Dolly Parton-Worshipping Musical 'Here You Come Again' Is Coming to Australia

    'Jolene', '9 to 5', 'Islands in the Stream' and 'I Will Always Love You' are among the iconic songs featured in this stage production, which is heading Down Under in 2025.

  • News

    A Free Installation by a TeamLab Alum, Exclusive Suki Waterhouse Gigs, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch': RISING's 2025 Program Is Here

    This year's lineup includes 65 events featuring 327 artists — a field of red beams that respond to movement and Waterhouse's first-ever Aussie shows among them.

  • Event

    RISING Melbourne

    Wed, 4 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun 2025

    Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne

    A free installation by a TeamLab alum, exclusive Suki Waterhouse gigs, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch', the return of SHOUSE's 'Communitas': they're all on the lineup in Melbourne.

  • News

    Giving an Iconic Rivalry a New Beginning While Honouring the Past: Dario Scardapane and Sana Amanat Chat 'Daredevil: Born Again'

    The animosity between Matt Murdock and Wilson Fisk has officially entered the MCU, with help from guiding forces behind 'The Punisher' and 'Ms Marvel'.

  • News

    After a Year Off, Dark Mofo Is Still Keen to Challenge and Confront with Its First 2025 Lineup Announcement

    Nathan Maynard's 'We threw them down the rocks where they had thrown the sheep' is the returning Tasmanian festival's first work for 2025.

  • News

    If Tropical Cyclone Alfred Has Impacted Your Paycheque, You Might Be Able to Apply for Income Support

    The Disaster Recovery Allowance is available to residents of 14 Local Government Areas in Queensland and 17 in New South Wales.

  • News

    These Inner Sydney Bars are Hosting Mind-Expanding Talks by the University of Sydney on One Night Only

    Raising the Bar sees 20 of the university's academics and alumni hosting provocative talks in ten bars across the city.

  • Event

    Affordable Art Fair Sydney

    Thu, 6 Nov - Sun, 9 Nov 2025

    Carriageworks, Eveleigh

    Bargain alert: this global event is making is returning to Sydney across four November days, with artworks for sale from $100.

  • News

    Great Southern Nights Is Taking Over Sydney with Two Weeks of Live Gigs

    The Harbour City will be home to the hottest festival lineup this side of the Great Dividing Range.

  • News

    "You Swore": The Full Trailer for 'The Last of Us' Season Two Is Here with Betrayal, Monsters and More

    This time around, when HBO's game-to-TV hit returns, Joel and Ellie aren't just fighting to survive — they're in conflict with each other.

  • News

    You Could Win an Exclusive MJ The Musical Experience in Sydney

    A bucket list experience for any theatre lover.

  • Event

    Ingenia Holiday Parks Sydney Family Show 2025

    Sat, 12 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr 2025

    The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park

    The best thing about Easter isn't always the chocolate.

  • Event

    Waterfall High Tea and Edible Garden at Eternity Cafe

    Get down for a bubbly catchup with your besties, featuring a secret indoor waterfall, a jam-packed high tea and an edible garden.

  • Event

    South Eveleigh Holi Hai Festival

    Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

    Innovation Plaza, Eveleigh

    Get immersed in this Hindu festival, where visitors get covered in colours, dance to Bollywood tunes and dine on tantalising bites.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Food and Drink Festival Naturellement Is Returning in 2025 to Celebrate Central Coast Cuisine

    Fill up on epicurean flavours and get immersed in the local culinary scene at this gourmet extravaganza's long-awaited comeback.

  • News

    Here's Where You Can Get Further Information and Updates About Tropical Cyclone Alfred

    Wondering where to keep up to date with the latest details regarding conditions, warnings, alerts and more? Here's a rundown of resources worth bookmarking.

  • News

    Great News for Your Walls: Affordable Art Fair Is Returning to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in 2025

    Deck out your home with original works and support artists, with thousands of pieces on offer — and prices starting at $100.

  • News

    SXSW Sydney Is Making a Few Changes for Its 2025 Festival, Including Expanding Its Free Programming

    For its third year Down Under, SXSW is also adding new ticketing options, such as single-day conference passes and single-session movie tix.

  • Guide

    Stellar Sights: New Zealand's Most Breathtaking Ever-Changing Vistas

    The natural masterpieces of New Zealand are always in-season.

  • Guide

    Adventure Awaits: Get Your Adrenaline Pumping on a Holiday in New Zealand

    For thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies, New Zealand is one big, limitless adventure park.

  • News

    Ten 2025 Oscar-Winning Films That You Can and Should Watch Immediately

    Your newly Oscars-approved viewing list includes movies about determined architects, whirlwind romances, catty cardinals, sandworms and more.

  • News

    From 'Anora', 'The Brutalist' and 'Wicked' to 'Dune: Part Two', 'Flow' and 'No Other Land', Here's 2025's Oscar Winners

    Hollywood's night of nights is done and dusted for another year — and plenty of deserving movies from the past 12 months picked up awards.

  • News

    Great Southern Nights Is Returning to NSW with a 2025 Statewide Gig Series

    Missy Higgins,Teenage Dads and Lime Cordiale are just some of the acts taking the stage.

  • Event

    Bondi Bottomless at North Bondi Fish

    Sat, 1 Mar - Sun, 2 Mar 2025

    North Bondi Fish, North Bondi

    Indulge in an unforgettable long lunch, featuring top-notch seafood cuisine, drinks and an unbeatable beachfront view.

  • Event

    European Easter Market

    Sun, 13 Apr, 2025

    Polish Club, Ashfield

    Get to know how the Polish celebrate Easter, with traditional cuisine and culture at Polish Club Ashfield.

  • News

    Now Open: Rosa Is Pyrmont's Newest Neighbourhood Bar — and No Pasta Dish Costs Over $30

    Inspired by the Amalfi’s dreamy landscapes and cuisine, this easygoing neighbourhood pasta bar offers idyllic dishes for an unbeatable price.

  • News

    Tropical Cyclone Alfred Is Forecast to Impact Brisbane, Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales

    Authorities are telling residents to prepare now for wet, windy and wild weather — including potential flash flooding — from Wednesday till the weekend.

  • News

    2024's Worst Film Was 'Madame Web' According to the Razzies (and 'Joker: Folie à Deux' Picked Up Awards, Too)

    'Megalopolis' and 'Unfrosted' also collected Hollywood's least-coveted accolades, notching up two gongs each.

  • News

    Five Dreamy Spots to Visit on International Women's Day for a Self-Care Moment

    Treat yourself to a massage or spend time hanging out with your favourite females — you deserve it.

  • News

    Get Your Gig Fix in Newcastle with These Great Southern Nights Events

    Great Southern Nights is bringing the party to Newcastle this autumn.

  • News

    Predicting the Oscars: Who Should, Could and Will Win at the 2025 Academy Awards

    From 'Anora' and 'A Real Pain' to 'I'm Still Here' and 'No Other Land', here's what's likely to emerge victorious at the 2025 Oscars.

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    Here's Where You Can Watch 33 of 2025's Oscar-Nominated Movies in Australia Right Now

    Massive musicals, monumental dramas, stunning animated gems, heartbreaking documentaries, two Timothée Chalamet movies: they're all Oscar contenders, and you can watch them all.

  • Event

    The Unbound Art Show 2025: 'Horizons of Hope'

    Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

    Cell Block Theatre, National Art School, Darlinghurst

    Buy a local artwork for a good cause at this one-night-only charity art show.

  • News

    How a Gem of a Workplace Sitcom and Its Stars Keep Levelling Up: Charlotte Nicdao and David Hornsby Talk 'Mythic Quest'

    In its fourth season, this gaming industry-set series continues to broaden its horizons, give its cast new opportunities and expand the world's view of Australians on-screen.

  • News

    Filming in Secret, Fleeing Iran and Fighting Back Against the Regime: Mohammad Rasoulof Chats 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig'

    With his powerful 2025 Oscar contender, the exiled filmmaker explores a question that he's long pondered: "how do people who work with the system function internally?".

  • News

    Getting the MacDonnell Ranges Glowing Is Just the Beginning of 2025's Packed 'Parrtjima — A Festival in Light' Program

    This annual highlight at Alice Springs Desert Park is celebrating its tenth edition with works by 20-plus First Nations artists, and more than 100 performers and special guests.

  • News

    Empathy, Fearlessness and Following Up 'Shogun' with a Powerful Australian Prison Movie: Cosmo Jarvis Talks 'Inside'

    The fact that, as a musician, Jarvis charted in Triple J's Hottest 100 not once but twice is just a coincidence — he joined Aussie director Charles Williams' debut film based on its script and subject matter.

  • News

    The Trailer for Nicolas Cage's Australian Thriller 'The Surfer' Is Here with 'Point Break'-Meets-'Wake in Fright' Vibes

    Julian McMahon also stars in this Western Australia-shot film about an Aussie expat returning home to his childhood beach.

  • Event

    Traveller Whiskey Launch at Jolene's Sydney

    Thu, 27 Feb - Thu, 27 Mar 2025

    Jolene's Sydney, Sydney

  • Event

    Great Southern Nights: Central Coast

    Fri, 21 Mar - Sun, 6 Apr 2025

    Various Central Coast Locations

    Some of the biggest acts in a statewide festival are set to hit the Central Coast.

  • Event

    Alive Plant Based Festival

    Sat, 8 Mar, 2025

    Leagues Club Park, Gosford

    Celebrate all the wonder of plant-based potential at this one-day-only event.

  • Event

    Girrakool Blues Fest

    Fri, 28 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar 2025

    Memorial Park, The Entrance

    A whole weekend of blues is about to hit the Central Coast.

  • News

    Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick Face Off Again in the First Teaser Trailer for 'Another Simple Favour'

    With director Paul Feig returning as well, the sequel to one of the most-entertaining films of 2018 will hit your streaming queue via Prime Video in May.

  • News

    Sorry Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland: Drake Has Postponed the Rest of His 2025 Australian and New Zealand Tour

    "We are actively working on rescheduling these dates along with adding some additional shows," organisers have advised.

  • Memorial Park

    46 Marine Parade, The Entrance

  • News

    This Mosman Spot Is Seeing Out Summer With a Taste of Euro Beach Lifestyle

    From a private beachside perch, be whisked away out of Sydney.

  • News

    Bayous, Bluffs and Beyond: The South's Most Breathtaking Outdoor Experiences

    If you're in search of America's most spectacular scenery and nature experiences, look no further than the South.

  • News

    Grits, Gators and Green Tomatoes: Nine Quintessentially Southern Meals and Where to Eat Them

    The culinary traditions of the American South are a celebration of fresh ingredients and flavours handed down over generations. Try them in dishes in family-owned diners to smoky barbecue joints and award-winning modern spins on classic favourites.

  • News

    Life Is a Highway: The Ultimate Southern Road Trip Guide

    There’s no better way to see the American South than on the open road, where good times are guaranteed.

  • News

    From Alt Country to Zydeco: Here are the Best Music Destinations When Seeing the South

    Tickle your ears with the twang of the South's signature sounds at live music shows around the region and take in the rich musical culture and history.

  • News

    Spinning PR Scandals Into Australia's Next Smart and Superb Satirical TV Comedy: Vic Zerbst and Jenna Owen Chat 'Optics'

    Footballer antics, airline chaos, a major telco outage, actor drama — these recognisable real-life situations fuel the ABC's new workplace sitcom, which is set in the world of crisis PR.

  • News

    QT Melbourne Has Teamed Up with Guide Dogs Victoria to Appoint a "Wellbeing Dog-cierge" — and Make Your Stay More Adorable

    This hotel in the Melbourne CBD is also hosting puppy yoga sessions, serving up puppacinos and allowing pet staycations.

  • News

    We're Giving Away Double Passes to Our Exclusive International Women's Day Breakfast Event

    There'll be yoga, brekkie and a bunch of free beauty products for you to take home.

  • Event

    Get Up and Glow

    Sat, 8 Mar, 2025

    Body By Berner, North Bondi

    Get your Saturday started in the best way with a yoga class, brekkie and beauty products — all for free.

  • News

    HBO's Max Streaming Platform Will Be Available in Australia From the End of March 2025

    Add another subscription to your list — you'll need it to watch 'The Last of Us' season two, for starters.

  • News

    Virgin's New Sale on Domestic Flights with Fares From $49 Is Your Next Excuse for an Australian Getaway

    Book in that bucket-list trip to Uluru, chase the sun on Hamilton Island or head south to Launceston — they're all options.

  • News

    Now Open: You Can Soak Up Skyline Views From Parramatta's New $1.4-Million Dixon Park Escarpment Lookout

    A previously unused piece of parkland is now your new Parramatta spot to scope out sweeping skyline and river views.

  • Event

    Lakemba Nights

    Thu, 27 Feb - Sun, 30 Mar 2025

    Haldon Street, Lakemba

    Break your fast in the best way possible, with a sprawling street-food festival held throughout Ramadan.

  • Event

    EAT Festival

    Thu, 6 Mar - Sun, 9 Mar 2025

    Merimbula Eat Festival, Merimbula

    Get to know the Sapphire Coast's emerging food scene, with all dishes on the menu capped at $15.

  • News

    Eight Lesser-Known Dishes You Need to Try on a Tour of Japan

    Forget sushi or ramen, these local specialties showcase what makes Japanese food truly great.

  • News

    Rebellion, Revolution, Ben Mendelsohn: The First Trailer for the Long-Awaited Second Season of 'Andor' Is Here

    Starring Diego Luna, the prequel series to 'Rogue One' returns in April 2025, three years after its first season proved one of the very best things in the galaxy.

  • Event

    Late Summer Garden Parties

    Sun, 2 Mar 2025 

    Chiswick, Woollahra

    Sip on a cocktail made with fruit from the neighbourhood or build your perfect drink using kitchen garden garnishes.

  • News

    Now Open: Baptist Street Rec. Club Is Honouring Offbeat Aussie Pubs with Nostalgic Cocktails and Thai Bites

    Serving up retro cocktails and Thai small bites, this throwback neighbourhood bar overflows with Australiana from yesteryear.

  • News

    Now Open: Mosman's Fourth Village Providore Has Launched a New Panini Bar and Cafe That's Serving Up Italian Fine Foods

    A labour of love for almost 20 years, this family-run business showcases Italian-style street food alongside olives grown a few hours up the road.

  • Event

    The Interlude at Pelicano

    Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

    Pelicano Potts Point, Potts Point

    Take a load off midweek with unlimited pizza slices, cocktails and old-school tunes at this weekly Potts Point event.

  • Event

    Maxi-Bakery

    Mon, 24 Feb - Wed, 26 Feb 2025

    June's Shoppe, Sydney

    Get a free taste of two new Aussie-inspired Maxibon flavours at the world's first freezer bakery for three days only.

  • News

    Now Open: FREO Is Serving Premium Froyo and Express Gelato From a New Flagship Store in Darling Square

    More space, more flavours and more fun make this recently launched location a must-visit for froyo lovers.

  • Future Brewing

    82 May Street, Saint Peters

  • News

    Coming Soon: Chris Lucas Is Bringing Grill Americano and Its Old-World Italian Sophistication to Sydney

    Immersed in mid-century details, this Italian-inspired restaurant offers a white-jacketed service and vintage charm.

  • News

    Now Open: Marrow & Co Is the New Bankstown Steakhouse That's Bringing High-End Cuts and Theatre to the Table

    Head to Bankstown Sports Club for a hedonistic steak dinner, including a signature 1.5-kilogram Riverine tomahawk.

  • News

    You Can Now Drink Curated Cocktails Inside the Southern Hemisphere's Oldest Working Lift at the InterContinental Sydney

    Indulge your inner socialite at this limited-time 'Gatsby'-esque experience, which pairs history with micro cocktails.

  • Event

    Moncur Cellars Wine Tasting Series

    Multiple single dates

    Bistro Moncur, Woollahra

    Sip the best chardonnays in the land, with the first event in this wine lovers' tasting series featuring 80 renowned bottles.

  • News

    Sydney Brewery Is Expanding Its Operations by Acquiring Rocks Brewing Company's Alexandria Brewpub and Facilities

    The move not only includes a new brewery restaurant, but expands the company's brewing capacity by half a million litres.

  • News

    Now Open: Tessuto Is the Sydney CBD's Retro Trattoria That Pays Homage to the Past with Inventive Italian Cuisine

    Honouring its surroundings but looking ahead, this easygoing trattoria is ideal for a coffee before work or a lunchtime spritz.

  • News

    Now Open: Ka-Rama Hotel Mildura Is Inviting Guests to Experience Boutique Nostalgia in the Sun-Drenched Countryside

    Immerse yourself in modern mid-century charm, unwind in the butterfly-shaped pool, and enjoy the ideal base for exploring the local wine-and-dine scene.

  • News

    Now Open: Liverpool's The Paper Mill Food Has Relaunched with Transformed Venues Exploring Italian and Middle Eastern Flavours

    This rejuvenated dining destination in Sydney's southwest features three restaurants and a cocktail bar.

  • News

    Sydney Institution The Malaya Is Moving to Grosvenor Place After Two Decades on King Street Wharf

    Founded by merchant seaman Wong Tai See in 1963, this eatery has played a vital role in Sydney's culinary story — and now it's time for a new chapter.

  • News

    If You're Dreaming of Your Next Holiday, Qantas Has Just Dropped a Seven-Day Sale with Fares From $109

    One-million discounted seats are available on flights to 60 destinations, including The Whitsundays, Kangaroo Island, the Sunshine Coast and Hobart.

  • News

    How Playing with Innies and Outies Added a Rare Angle to an Icon's Career Seven Decades In: Christopher Walken Talks 'Severance'

    If you think about this Oscar-winner's past roles, viral 'More Cowbell' fame and 'Weapon of Choice' dancing when you watch him as Burt Goodman, however, he understands.

  • News

    Blazing Empathy, Brilliant Naturalism, Barry Keoghan and British Anthems: Andrea Arnold Chats Soaring Must-See 'Bird'

    The 'American Honey', 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Fish Tank' writer/director’s filmography can be summed up in one beautiful line from her latest movie: "no one's no one".

  • News

    Coming of Age and Coming Out in Rural Australia: Joseph Zada, Aydan Calafiore, Zach Blampied and Pia Miranda Talk 'Invisible Boys'

    Set in Geraldton in Western Australia, this page-to-screen adaptation about LGBTQIA+ teens brings a new perspective to Aussie screens.

  • News

    Say Goodbye to 'Neighbours' Again: For the Second Time in Three Years, the Long-Running Aussie Soap Has Been Cancelled

    Prime Video no longer needs good neighbours, with the Ramsay Street-set series wrapping up in December 2025.

  • News

    Get Ready to Rock Out in Wollongong with This Lineup of Great Southern Nights Gigs

    Do the 'gong justice when you swing by for Great Southern Nights.

  • Body By Berner

    300 Campbell Parade, North Bondi

  • News

    This Australian Cafe Was Just Named the Best in the World on the First-Ever Top 100 Coffee Shops List

    Toby's Estate flagship cafe and roastery in Chippendale in Sydney took out top spot — and eight other Aussie caffeine havens, plus one in New Zealand, made the ranking.

  • Event

    Darling Harbour's Culture Alive Festival

    Sat, 22 Feb - Sun, 4 May 2025

    Tumbalong Park, Sydney

    Find your inner zen, bathe yourself in coloured powder and eat your body weight in souvlaki at these three festivals at Tumbalong Park.

  • News

    Olafur Eliasson, Yayoi Kusama, Archie Moore, Patricia Piccinini: QAGOMA 2025's Program Is Packed with Must-Sees

    A number of beloved artworks are returning to Brisbane — including Eliasson turning GOMA into a riverbed again, and Kusama's sticker-happy 'The Obliteration Room'.

  • News

    Now Open: Inspired by Queenslander Homes and Boasting Stellar Views, Stilts Is the Sunshine State's First Restaurant on a Bridge

    There's elevated dining experiences and then there's this addition to Brisbane's Kangaroo Point Bridge, perched ten metres above the Brisbane River.

  • Event

    National Margarita Day at Pumphouse

    Tue, 18 Feb - Fri, 28 Feb 2025

    Pumphouse Bar & Restaurant, Darling Harbour

    Get in the spirit of National Margarita Day with a cocktail so big it'll take you and all of your friends to finish it.

  • News

    The 2025 SheBelieves Cup Is Your Next Chance to Catch the Matildas in Action — Here's When and Where to Watch

    Playing in the ten-year-old competition for the first time, the Steph Catley-led team are taking on Japan, the USA and Colombia.

  • News

    Mark Your Calendar: 'The Last of Us' Season Two Has Locked in Its Mid-April Return Date

    The wait for the Pedro Pascal- and Bella Ramsey-starring game-to-TV hit's seven-episode second season is almost over.

  • News

    The First 'Bring Her Back' Trailer Teases a Haunting New Horror From 'Talk to Me' Filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou

    Grief, death, blood, eerie circles: they're all in store in the latest film from the Australian directors, which stars Sally Hawkins.

  • News

    You Could Win $1000 Worth of Margaritas Thanks to Tio's Cerveceria's Huge Margarita Month Celebrations

    Expect friends, friends of friends and people you've never seen before to be hitting you up if you win this giveaway.

  • News

    Lakemba Nights Is Returning for Ramadan in 2025 with 60-Plus Food Stalls and Trucks Primed to Break Your Fast

    As evening arrives, get down to Lakemba Nights for a culinary feast held throughout Ramadan.

  • News

    Dan Golding of 'Art of the Score' on Magic, Motifs and the Music That Makes Movies Come Alive

    An expert on the music behind the moving image, Dan Golding can happily talk about movie soundtracks all day long.

  • News

    Fisher's Huge OUT 2 LUNCH Dance Party Is Returning for 2025 — and This Time It's Taking Over Surfers Paradise Beach

    On this beachside music festival's lineup, the man behind the fest is joined by Chris Lake, Hayden James, Patrick Topping, DJ Boring, Noizu and more.

  • News

    Yours and Owls Is Hosting New South Wales' First-Ever Pill-Testing Trial at Its 2025 Festival

    "Pill testing is something we have been fighting for, for some time now," said Yours and Owls Co-Founder Ben Tillman.

  • News

    Stan Has Unveiled Its 2025 Highlights, Including Will Forte's New Australian Series and Season Two of 'Poker Face'

    Also on the way: a new Keanu Reeves movie, an Aussie flick about a time-travelling bottle of tequila and a horror-comedy series about murderous garden gnomes.

  • News

    Get Swinging: RISING 2025 Is Turning Melbourne's Flinders Street Station Ballroom Into an Art Exhibition That's Also a Mini-Golf Course

    Filmmaker and writer Miranda July is among the female-identifying and gender-diverse artists who've designed mini-golf holes for this three-month-long pop-up.

  • News

    Great Southern Nights Is Set to Rock the Central Coast

    How to make the most of one of Sydney's top daytrip destinations for Great Southern Nights.

  • News

    Now Open: Mona's Must-See New Sculpture Is Crafted From 80 Tonnes of Sand — and It's Designed to Erode Before Your Eyes

    With 'MIRRORSCAPE', French artist Théo Mercier makes his Australian debut with a debris-strewn post-disaster landscape in Mona's old library.

  • News

    Snow Machine's Mix of Music and Skiing Is Returning to Queenstown in 2025 with Amyl and The Sniffers, Claptone and More

    Netsky, Hot Dub Time Machine, Mallrat and Luude are also on the lineup when this alpine festival hits The Remarkables and Coronet Peak in September.

  • Event

    Lana's Chef Series: Lana x Restaurant Ka

    Tue, 4 Mar, 2025

    Lana, Sydney

    Set your palate alight with a top-notch collaboration exploring Asian-Italian and Cantonese flavours led by two esteemed Sydney chefs.

  • Event

    Mardi Cha at The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre

    Sun, 2 Mar, 2025

    The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Marrickville

    Cap off your Mardi Gras weekend with a fabulous Sunday recovery yum cha feast.

  • Event

    Australian Heritage Festival NSW

    Fri, 18 Apr - Sun, 18 May 2025

    Various New South Wales venues

    Pay homage to the NSW community — and explore natural, historic and Indigenous heritage across 150 free and ticketed events.

  • News

    Rydges Port Macquarie Is Primed for Riverfront Getaways Following a Large-Scale Refurbishment

    Dreaming of a coastal retreat? Add this newly renovated hotel overlooking the Hastings River to your options.

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