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.

  • 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.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend

    This weekend in Sydney, you can bend and stretch on the beach, dig into a gardening workshop over cocktails and explore Machu Picchu's treasures.

  • 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

    Sat, 1 Mar - Sun, 2 Mar 2025

    The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Marrickville

    Celebrate Mardi Gras with the ultimate pre-parade yum cha or give your recovery a boost with a fabulous Sunday session.

  • 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.

  • Event

    Sunrise Yoga at Freshwater Beach

    Fri, 21 Feb 2025, Sat, 22 Feb 2025 and Fri, 28 Feb 2025 

    Freshwater Beach Reserve, Freshwater

    Make your morning more relaxing than usual with yoga in the sand followed by a dip beneath the waves.

  • Event

    The Music of Joe Hisaishi: Presented by the Sydney Symphony with Art of the Score

    Thu, 25 Sep - Sat, 27 Sep 2025

    Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    Immerse yourself in the work of the legendary Japanese composer at these live concerts.

  • Promotion

    Betty's Burgers Has Just Launched New Fries on the Permanent Menu

    Thicker, fluffier, crunchier and somehow, even tastier.

  • Event

    Corteo — Cirque du Soleil

    Thu, 4 Sep - Sun, 7 Sep 2025

    Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

    Focusing on a clown imagining his funeral procession, this dazzling hit filled with acrobatic wonders features the Montreal-based company's first-ever central stage setup.

  • News

    'Corteo' Is the Next Dazzling Cirque du Soleil Hit That's Bringing Its Acrobatic Wonders Down Under

    A beloved part of the troupe's repertoire since 2005, this show takes place inside a carnival-like parade imagined by a clown.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

    This week in Sydney, you can get immersed in Mardi Gras, watch European films, hit up a drag brunch and add a gardening workshop to your Sunday session.

  • News

    How Sweden's Highest-Grossing Documentary Ever Makes the Personal Universal: Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson Chat 'The Last Journey'

    If this affecting film about a TV presenter recreating his childhood holidays with his 80-year-old dad inspires you to follow in its footsteps, you won’t be the first.

  • News

    'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Is Returning for Season Three to Forge the One Ring

    Following a time jump, the War of the Elves and Sauron will be in the spotlight in the Prime Video series' third season.

  • News

    Six Headline Events that You Can Book Now and Pay for Later

    Don't let a good time put a good dent in your savings.

  • Event

    Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

    Fri, 14 Feb - Sun, 2 Mar 2025

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    Honey Dijon, Romy from The xx, Trixie Mattel: they're all helping Sydney's annual LGBTQIA+ celebration be the best one yet in 2025.

  • News

    Behind the Bar: Venue Owners Chat About the Unending Charm of Small Bars in Sydney

    "There’s a lot of passion here. I think that’s what makes small bars diverse and different."

  • Event

    Mardi Gras Bottomless Drag Brunch at The Winery

    Sat, 8 Feb, 2025

    The Winery, Surry Hills

    Follow the rainbow road to this bottomless drag brunch for 90 minutes of camp-filled fun.

  • Event

    Drinks & Doodles at The Winery

    Thu, 27 Feb, 2025

    The Winery, Surry Hills

    Add some cheeky creativity to your Mardi Gras with this fun-loving life drawing and drinks session.

  • Event

    Slow Sundays: The Gardening Edition

    Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

    Since I Left You, Sydney

    Don't waste away Sunday at home — get down to SILY for gardening workshops, laid-back tunes and a cocktail or two.

  • Event

    Chin Chin Sydney Presents Disco Sessions

    Multiple single dates

    Chin Chin Sydney, Surry Hills

    Make this Mardi Gras one to remember with two hours of bottomless drinks and drag queen performances beneath a disco ball.

  • Event

    Serbian Festival at Darling Harbour

    Sat, 15 Feb - Sun, 16 Feb 2025

    Tumbalong Park, Sydney

    Spend the weekend at Tumbalong Park dancing up a storm and indulging in traditional treats.

  • News

    Teaming Up with Mona to Put Camel, Carp and Maybe Even Cane Toads on the Menu: Tony Armstrong Talks 'Eat the Invaders'

    The former footballer-turned-TV favourite's latest six-part ABC series asks Australians to consider the country's invasive species as potential dinner options.

  • News

    Falling for All Things 'Bridget Jones': Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall Chat 'Mad About the Boy'

    Everyone's favourite British rom-com heroine has plenty of fans on- and off-screen — the actor behind her for a quarter of a century, plus her two new co-stars, among them.

  • News

    The 'Pretty Woman' Stage Musical Is Making Its Australian Debut in Brisbane in October 2025

    Bryan Adams wrote the music and lyrics for the hit production, which premiered on Broadway in 2018.

  • News

    Lune and Four Pillars Have Teamed Up to Create a World-First (and Delightfully Buttery) Croissant Gin

    Is this the new perfect brunch drink? The two Australian favourites behind this limited-edition tipple think so.

  • News

    Now Open: Self-Serve Sake and Pour-Your-Own Cocktails Are on the Menu at New North Sydney Izakaya Miji Bar & Grill

    No detail has been overlooked in this bustling izakaya, where tradition meets fun and diners help themselves to the bar.

  • News

    Crowne Plaza Sydney Macquarie Park Has Received a Modern Refresh as Part of a Multi-Phase Revamp

    Whether you're checking in for business or pleasure, this hotel's tasteful updates — with more on the way — are set to enhance your stay.

  • News

    A 'Yellowjackets'-Inspired 11-Course Degustation Is Popping Up to Test Your Tastebuds at Sydney Fine-Diner NEL

    Have you ever sat down for a cannibalism-inspired feast? For four days, that's exactly what acclaimed Chef Nelly Robinson is serving up.

  • News

    Ten of the Most-Unique and Relaxing Stays You Can Book Around Auckland

    From sprawling rainforest escapes to chic inner-city lofts, Auckland's Airbnb game is set to impress.

  • News

    Ten Charming Farmhouse Stays You Can Book in NSW Right Now

    Treat yourself to one of these relaxing and serene farmhouse stays located far away from the stress of city living.

  • Event

    Gelato Messina x Lee Kum Kee Spicy Pop-Up

    Sat, 15 Feb, 2025

    Queen Victoria Building (QVB), Sydney

    Send your tastebuds into overdrive with a sweet and spicy scoop — it's free for one day only.

  • Freshwater Beach Reserve

    69 Evans Street, Freshwater

  • News

    Praise Be: The First Teaser Trailer for the Sixth and Final Season of 'The Handmaid's Tale' Is Here

    The gripping TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood's acclaimed novel returns for the last time in April 2025.

  • News

    Unique Stays with Breathtaking Views of New Zealand's South Island

    From rugged secluded cottages to luxurious lakeside retreats.

  • News

    Fifteen Romantic Getaways You Can Book on the South Coast and in the Southern Highlands

    Discover sleepy beaches, quaint towns and rolling hills on your trip to southern NSW when you stay at one of these secluded stays.

  • Event

    Day of Love at Opera Bar

    Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

    Opera Bar, Sydney

    Make last-minute Valentine's Day plans with this walk-in-only event featuring cupids, cocktails and harbour views.

  • Event

    Hans Zimmer Live

    Sat, 26 Apr - Sun, 27 Apr 2025

    Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney Olympic Park

    Hear 'Dune', 'Gladiator', 'Interstellar' 'The Lion King' and more performed by a live orchestra and a full band.

  • News

    Oscar-Winning Composer Hans Zimmer Has Added Second Sydney and Melbourne Shows to His 2025 Australian Tour

    If you want to hear tunes from 'Dune', 'Interstellar' and plenty more screen hits live, you've now got another chance.

  • News

    HBO Has Finally Started Production on the Third Season of 'Euphoria' — and Here's Your First Look

    The hit show's next batch of episodes is expected to arrive in 2026, four years after season two.

  • Eternity Cafe Town Hall Station

    464 - 480 Kent Street, Sydney

  • News

    Twelve Blissful Coastal Escapes You Can Book in Shoalhaven

    Escape the city for a few nights in a romantic former silo with 360-degree views or a group getaway with private beach access.

  • Merimbula Eat Festival

    Fishpen Road, Merimbula

  • News

    Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat: Fatboy Slim Has Added a Headline Sydney Show to His 2025 Australian Tour

    If you're not heading to Bowral to see the UK DJ at a winery, you can now catch the dance-music icon at Roundhouse.

  • News

    'Titanique' Will Go On: This Céline Dion-Fuelled Stage Musical Is Extending Its Australian-Exclusive Sydney Season

    You've now got until early June 2025 to see this off-Broadway hit filled with Dion's songs during its only Aussie berth.

  • News

    Coming Soon: The Collective Is the New Dining and Drinks Precinct That's Bringing Easygoing Sophistication to The Rocks

    Harmonising with multiple existing eateries, a gathering of three new restaurants and four bars is ramping up this historic venue's style and polish.

  • Event

    Half-Price Noods Tuesday at Island Radio

    Tue, 11 Feb, 2025

    Island Radio, Redfern

    Take your slurp to the next level with this weekly half-price special.

  • Event

    Rocker x Estrella Damm Spanish Pop-Up

    Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

    Rocker, North Bondi

    Head to Bondi's Rocker for a one-night-only Spanish pop-up, featuring exceptional tapas and refreshing beers from Estrella Damm.

  • News

    If You're a Keen Sports Fan, You'll Find Plenty to Love About Marrickville Tavern's New Makeover

    Feast on pies, put away a few pints and pay respect to some local sporting legends.

  • News

    The Most-Impressive Group Stays You Can Book in Byron Bay

    An array of waterfront villas and roomy coastal retreats ideal for a beach vacay with your besties.

  • News

    You Could Win One of 80 Limited-Edition Suntory -196 Prize Packs and Keep Your Cool As You Send Off Summer

    Beat the final weeks of heat this summer and quench your thirst with with some exclusive prizes from Suntory -196.

  • Event

    Sparkling Wahroonga Food and Wine Festival

    Sun, 2 Mar, 2025

    Wahroonga Park, Wahroonga

    Explore epicurean creations from leading New South Wales wineries, brewers, distillers and more.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Maybe Cocktail Festival Is Returning for 2025 to Bring the World's Best Bartending Talent to Sydney

    With talent from Argentina to Japan whipping up drinks, you can expect a global mix of cocktail shenanigans.

  • Event

    Petbarn Foundation's Rescue Restaurant

    Thu, 13 Feb, 2025

    Forrester's, Surry Hills

    Adopt a four-legged soulmate and mingle with singles at this Valentine's event.

  • News

    Now Open: Wunderlich Lane's Regina La Pizzeria Is Marrying Old-World Italian Charm with Modern Techniques

    Get to know the Naples-built oven and dive into Italian-style deep dish at this addition to Redfern.

  • News

    Coming Soon: S'WICH Is Launching a Second Location at Wunderlich Lane, Featuring Sangas, Sips and Vinyl Tunes

    When the chain's latest location opens in autumn, you'll be able to grab its cult sandwiches and salads from a blooming dining precinct.

  • News

    Now Open: The Lower North Shore Has a New Brewing and Distilling Destination Thanks to Depot and Buckle

    Bask in the sun with a freshly brewed beer or distilled spirit at this new two-in-one venue.

  • Event

    Back to the Future: The Musical

    Fri, 26 Sep - Sun, 16 Nov 2025

    Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star, Sydney

    Great Scott! This stage-to-screen hit is finally making its Australian premiere, bringing its DeLorean to Sydney.

  • News

    High-Octane Alert: The Trailer for Brad Pitt-Starring Racing Thriller 'F1' Will Get You Feeling the Need for Speed

    Pitt plays a former driver who returns to the track — and 'Top Gun: Maverick' filmmaker Joseph Kosinski directs.

  • News

    Bay of Fires' Ten-Kilometre Stretch of Beaches in Tasmania Has Been Named Australia's Best for 2025

    This is the first time ever that a Tasmanian location has taken out top spot in the annual list, which is compiled by beach expert Brad Farmer.

  • News

    Now Open: Double Happy Is the Empire Hotel's Nostalgic Australian Chinese Restaurant That Celebrates Casual Cuisine

    Gold trim, vermilion leather seating and familiar flavours all add to the vibe at the first venue from new hospitality group Linchpin Hospitality.

  • News

    'Boy Swallows Universe', 'Better Man', 'Furiosa' and 'Memoir of a Snail': They're Among 2025's Big AACTA Winners

    'Heartbreak High', 'Birdeater', 'How to Make Gravy' and 'Bluey' were also named among the past year's best Australian movies and TV shows.

  • Event

    Heart High Tea at Loftus Lane Cafe

    Sat, 18 Jan - Fri, 28 Feb 2025

    Loftus Lane Cafe Cocktail Bar, Sydney

    Celebrate partners and besties with a colourful, fair-themed high tea featuring ferris wheel fun and cocktail packages.

  • News

    Now Open: You Can Escape the Grind at Little Valley Summerhouse, the Hunter Valley's New Off-Grid Stay

    Make friends with alpacas, encounter wallaroos and give yourself a much-needed break from the city.

  • News

    When Steven Soderbergh Asks You to Write a Haunted-House Movie From the Ghost's Perspective: David Koepp Talks 'Presence'

    This inventive take on a horror staple is the first of the veteran screenwriter's three films hitting Australian cinemas in 2025, before 'Black Bag' and 'Jurassic World Rebirth'.

  • News

    Black Star Pastry Is Cooking Up a Month-Long Romance-Themed (and Suitably Indulgent) Cake Menu for QT Hotels

    The cult-favourite Australian bakery will hit the Gold Coast, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, New Zealand and Singapore for the first time, too.

  • News

    Hans Zimmer Is Touring Australia in 2025 to Play His Film Scores Live — Including 'Dune', 'Gladiator' and 'Interstellar'

    The legendary Oscar-winning composer will also perform tunes from 'The Lion King', 'The Dark Knight', 'The Last Samurai' and more.

  • News

    If You Just Can't Wait to See 'The Lion King' Onstage Again, the Tony-Winning Musical Is Returning to Australia in 2026

    When it opens at Sydney's Capitol Theatre, this will be the third time that a local production of the film-to-theatre hit has been staged in Australia.

  • Event

    Watsons Bay Summer Market

    Tue, 30 Nov, -0001

    Robertson Park, Watsons Bay

    Admire Sydney Harbour views as you feast, shop and play your way through this Sunday market featuring over 150 stallholders.

  • News

    Twenty of the Most-Unique Country Stays You Can Book Around NSW

    Swap the big-city hustle for some downtime in the countryside.

  • Guide

    Extraordinary Escapes: Find Your Relaxing Getaway in New Zealand

    It's always an ideal time to visit New Zealand, the only thing to decide is when and where you'll stay.

  • Event

    Jura Whisky at Four Pillars Gin Laboratory

    Mon, 10 Feb - Wed, 19 Feb 2025

    Four Pillars Gin Laboratory, Surry Hills

    Transport yourself to a tiny island nestled off the west coast of Scotland.

  • Ragazzi

    1 Angel Place, Sydney

  • News

    The First 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Trailer Is Filled with Dinosaurs Too Dangerous for the Original Park

    Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali star in the franchise's seventh film, which roars into cinemas in July 2025.

  • Event

    Petit Loulou Croissant Giveaway

    Mon, 10 Feb - Fri, 14 Feb 2025

    Petit Loulou, Sydney

    Get a taste of Paris in the city centre — it's free with every coffee purchase for five days only.

  • News

    Coming Soon: A Y2K-Inspired 'The Sims' Pop-Up Is Hitting Australia to Celebrate 25 Years of the Beloved Life Simulation Game

    At Melbourne's Australian Centre for the Moving Image, you'll be able to step inside a 2000s-era pre-teen bedroom — and also play the game, of course.

  • Event

    EA Presents 'The Sims 25' Pop-Up

    Fri, 21 Feb - Sun, 23 Feb 2025

    ACMI, Melbourne

    This Y2K-inspired 'The Sims' pop-up is hitting ACMI to celebrate 25 years of the beloved life simulation game.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Petit Loulou and Loulou Bistro and Bar Are Bringing Side-by-Side French Cuisine to Martin Place

    You've got a new CBD go-to for takeaway croissants — or, from March, you can enjoy Paris-style dining.

  • News

    Nine Legendary Japanese Snacks You Can Find in Australia

    Can't swing flights to Tokyo right now? Treat your taste buds to the next-best thing with these top-tier snacks and drinks.

  • News

    Coming Soon: An Eco Lodge with 39 Cabins, Clifftop Dining, a Beach Club and Forest Pools Is Opening on Hook Island

    The scenic spot in The Whitsundays is expected to launch in 2027 — and will also feature a lounge telling the island's history and a yoga pavilion.

  • Island Radio

    Baptist Street, Redfern

  • Event

    Alliance Française French Film Festival

    Tue, 4 Mar - Wed, 9 Apr 2025

    Select cinemas in Sydney, Various locations

    Make a French movie date with 42 films, including hit biopics, a new take on 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and plenty of star-studded flicks.

  • News

    The Full 42-Movie 2025 Alliance Française French Film Festival Lineup Is Your Next Excuse to Hit the Cinema

    Whether you're after French box-office smashes, star-studded remakes or restored masterpieces, they're all on this program.

  • News

    Marvel's First Family Have Joined the MCU: The Teaser Trailer for 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Is Here

    Hitting cinemas in July 2025, the 60s-set film stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Joseph Quinn as the superhero quartet.

  • News

    Now Open: The Paddock and Treehouse Rooftop Bar Are Centennial Homestead's New Venues for Dining and Special Events

    Enjoy a nature-inspired meal or host a fancy soirée in lush surroundings in Centennial Park.

  • News

    Now Open: Salad Days Is Potts Points' New Go-To for Satisfying Salads for Lunch and Dinner

    As this addition to Bayswater Road knows, you can't go wrong with a few more veggies in your diet.

  • News

    Now Open: Suki Is Serving Up Modern-Asian Flavours and Huge Set Menus on the Northern Beaches

    You'll also find weekly specials on offer at this Mona Vale eatery, including $3 oysters and $7 Bintangs.

  • Guide

    Sydney Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

    Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.

  • Loftus Lane Cafe Cocktail Bar

    38-42 Bridge Street, Sydney

  • Event

    A Heaps Gay Valentine at MCA Australia

    Fri, 14 Feb, 2025

    MCA, Sydney

    Ditch roses and teddy bears for comedy, smutty confessions and lessons in pleasure this Valentine's Day.

  • Event

    Country by Candlelight: Australia Tour

    Sat, 1 Mar - Sat, 22 Mar 2025

    Various venues across Australia

    Once you've left your nine-to-five, walk the line to this country concert in a city near you.

  • News

    It Looks Like 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' Might Be Getting a Sequel Series with Sarah Michelle Gellar Among the Cast

    Into every generation a slayer is born — but, while focusing on a new character, the show will still feature the franchise's OG TV heroine.

  • News

    Stepping Into a Big Bear Hug of a Franchise Beloved by Audiences of All Ages: Director Dougal Wilson Chats 'Paddington in Peru'

    In his third movie outing, everyone's favourite marmalade-loving bear has Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas for company — and a new filmmaker behind the lens.

  • Event

    Laneway Festival Official 2025 Afterparty

    Sun, 9 Feb, 2025

    Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst

    The festival itself is soldout in Sydney, but you can still catch RONA., Fcukers, DJ Ivan Berko, Loosie Grind and BEMAN at this shindig.

  • News

    Virgin's Latest Sale on Short-Haul International Flights Will Help You Plan Your 2025 Getaways

    Trips to Bali, Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu and New Zealand this year just got cheaper — and you've got five days to grab a bargain.

  • Event

    The Warehouse Project

    Thu, 24 Apr, 2025

    Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park

    Manchester's rave scene is heading to Sydney for a second year, this time with Partiboi69, Hector Oaks, X-Coast and more on the decks.

  • News

    The Warehouse Project Has Announced the Lineup for Its Big 2025 Return to Australia

    Partiboi69, Hector Oaks, X-Coast, Miss Bashful and Carla Martinez will take to the decks for the Manchester-born event's second year Down Under.

  • News

    Submitting to Nicole Kidman and Bringing the Female Gaze to Erotic Thrillers: Harris Dickinson and Halina Reijn Talk 'Babygirl'

    Bold, raw, fearless — they all apply to this film about an affair between a CEO and an intern, and to the talents behind it on- and off-screen.

  • News

    After Cancelling Its 2024 Festivals, Groovin the Moo Won't Be Returning in 2025 Either

    The event "won't be happening in 2025 while we work on finding the most-sustainable model for Australia's most-loved regional touring festival", the fest team revealed.

  • Petit Loulou

    1 Elizabeth Street, Martin Place, Sydney

  • News

    Twenty of the Most-Romantic Escapes for Two That You Can Book in Byron Bay

    Spend a few days relaxing with your significant other in these serene Byron Bay stays with outdoor tubs and sparkling plunge pools.

  • News

    You Can Hang Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' on Your Wall at Home — After You Recreate It with Lego

    Another iconic masterpiece has been turned into plastic bricks — 2615 of them, ready for you to build.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Promotion

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    '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.

  • News

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Anzac Mall

    Anzac Mall, Campsie NSW 2194, Australia, Campsie

  • News

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Song Bird Double Bay

    24 Bay Street, Double Bay

  • News

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    Unlimited Sushi Buffet at Gyuniku

    Bring the whole family to this all-you-can-eat sushi extravaganza.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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?

  • Guide

    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.

  • News

    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."

  • News

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Guide

    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.

  • Gyuniku Buffet

    1 Dixon Street, Haymarket

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    "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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    '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.

  • News

    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.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Little Pearl

    13 South Steyne, Manly

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    '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.

  • News

    Singapore's Hidden Gem: Everything to See and Eat in Katong-Joo Chiat

    Discover Singapore's Peranakan history at this colourful cultural hub.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Casa Esquina

    79 Elliott Street, Balmain

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • 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.

  • Event

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    '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'.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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.

  • Event

    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.

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