Best of Sydney 2015: Best New Restaurant

From Opera House-shaped pavlovas to ice cream kebabs, we ate well this year.
Concrete Playground
Published on December 23, 2015
  • Restaurant

    Bennelong

    Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney

    Bennelong's food is somehow just as show-stopping as its views.

  • Restaurant

    NEL

    75 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney

    Take shelter from uninspiring food in this major player on the Sydney dining scene.

  • Restaurant

    Firedoor

    23-33 Mary Street, Surry Hills

    No gas. No electricity. Only wood-coal fire and some very punchy flavours.

  • Restaurant

    The General

    514 Marrickville Road, Dulwich Hill

    Two ex-Jonah's chefs have built their own casual eatery and hang spot in Dulwich Hill.

  • Restaurant

    Automata - CLOSED

    5 Kensington Street, Chippendale

    An experimental dining experience by top Australian chef Clayton Wells with one of the best degustations around.

  • Bar

    Thievery - CLOSED

    91 Glebe Point Road, Glebe

    The Middle Eastern restaurant home to that burnt butter hummus — and a cracking vegetarian feast.

  • News

    Fifteen of the Most Unique Stays You Can Book Around New Zealand

    Spend a few nights in a leafy treehouse, a beautifully restored truck perched right on the bay or even a mountaintop cabin with views for days.

  • News

    The NGV's Huge Yayoi Kusama Exhibition Will Feature Ten Immersive Installations — Which Is a World Record

    The Japanese artist's latest Australian showcase will include more of her immersive environments than has ever been assembled in one place before.

  • Restaurant

    The International

    25 Martin Place, Sydney

    A trio of stylish venues from one of Sydney's top restaurant groups have brought a new level of refinement to 25 Martin Place's hospitality precinct.

  • News

    Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone Are Headlining Coachella 2025 — Whether You'll Be There or Be Livestreaming

    Missy Elliott, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, Travis Scott, The Prodigy and Kraftwerk are also on the lineup — plus plenty more.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Weekend

    Explore a huge three-day Christmas food and wine market, tuck into a festive-themed degustation and take a virtual time-hop back to ancient Egypt.

  • Event

    Enchanted Christmas Markets at Westfield Bondi

    Thu, 28 Nov - Sun, 22 Dec 2024

    Westfield Bondi Junction, Bondi Junction

    Pick up a one-of-a-kind gift at this festive market.

  • News

    30 of the Biggest Savings You Can Score this Black Friday

    You don’t always have to drop big bucks to reap rewards.

  • Bar

    Wentworth Bar

    101 Phillip Street, Sydney

    This leafy rooftop retreat is an oasis of fun where you can kick back with friends as you sip oversized cocktails and bop to pumping DJ sets.

  • Restaurant

    Delta Rue

    101 Phillip Street, Sydney

    This elegant Vietnamese fine diner at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth combines old-world charm with some playful flourishes.

  • Event

    Pitch Music & Arts Festival

    Fri, 7 Mar - Tue, 11 Mar 2025

    Moyston, Moyston

    Joy Orbison, Honey Dijon, Funk Tribu, 2manydjs: they're heading to Grampian Plains for this long-weekend festival in 2024.

  • Guide

    The Best New Restaurants and Bars in Sydney You Need to Visit

    Discover your next dining obsession with our cheat sheet to the best new venues in town.

  • News

    'Yellowjackets' Is Returning for Season Three on Valentine's Day 2025 — and It Just Dropped Its First Teaser Trailer

    This sneak peek at the survivalist thriller's third season is brief — but get ready to eat your heart out come February 14.

  • News

    Is This Sydney's Fanciest Sandwich? Sandoitchi Has Joined Forces with Vic's Meat to Create a Decadent Wagyu Sanga and Yes, We're Drooling Too

    Diners can also sample a surprising dessert special featuring wagyu fat chocolate mousse fusing Japanese flavours with top-quality produce.

  • News

    The Mightiest Tiny Houses You Can Book Around NSW

    Escape reality with a few nights spent in a secluded mini abode.

  • Restaurant

    Fabbrica Bread Shop Coogee

    214 Coogee Bay Road, Coogee

    You can now enjoy this fan-favourite bread shop at its new beachside location, complete with new delights and Roman-inspired treats.

  • News

    Playing a Woman Who Impersonates Her Teenage Daughter in a Dark Australian Comedy: Jackie van Beek Talks 'Audrey'

    "You just don't come across these characters very often. Well, I hadn't," the 'What We Do in the Shadows' and 'The Breaker Upperers' star told us.

  • News

    Coming Soon: A Debris-Strewn Post-Disaster Landscape Is Taking Over Mona's Former Library Space for a Year

    French artist Théo Mercier is creating sand sculpture 'DARK TOURISM' to comment on travel to locations with grim histories, as well as the planet's changing climate.

  • News

    Joy Orbison, Honey Dijon, Funk Tribu, 2manydjs: They're Heading to Grampian Plains for Pitch Music & Arts 2025

    Daria Kolosova, SPFDJ, 999999999, Shanti Celeste, FJAAK, Lady Shaka, Job Jobse: they're all on the lineup as well.

  • News

    "I Learn From Her Every Night": 'Hamilton' Star Vidya Makan Is Putting Her Own Spin on the Musical Theatre Megahit

    The performer and composer had to forget everything she knew about the blockbusting show to find some common ground with her character.

  • Event

    ALWAYS LIVE — Garage Band

    Sat, 7 Dec - Sun, 8 Dec 2024

    Federation Square, Melbourne

    A free event shining the spotlight on Victoria's talented young musicians.

  • News

    Australia's World-First Lego 'Star Wars' Exhibition Will Premiere in Melbourne in 2025 — on May the Fourth

    How do you recreate all things 'Star Wars' using eight-million plastic bricks? You'll soon be able to find out at Melbourne Museum.

  • News

    Rhys Darby Is Bringing His First Stand-Up Show in Almost a Decade to Australia's Stages in 2025

    The 'Flight of the Conchords' and 'This Flag Means Death' favourite is heading back behind the mic, locking in a nine-stop Aussie tour.

  • News

    Five Ways To Turn Your Apartment Balcony into a Summer Haven

    Ditch the sweltering city heat for your very own urban retreat this summer.

  • News

    The Most-Secluded Retreats You Can Book in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland

    Here, you'll find cosy couples' cabins, treehouse hideaways and stunning rural retreats.

  • Event

    Double Bay Christmas Festival

    Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

    Steyne Park, Double Bay

    Bring the whole family along for 100-plus stalls, live music, carnival rides and fireworks by the water.

  • Event

    Paddo Collective Walking Tour

    Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

    Paddington, Paddington

    Uncover the vibrant cultural heritage of this Sydney suburb through local sites and thrilling unsolved mysteries.

  • News

    Now Open: Australia's First-Ever René Magritte Retrospective Is Here with Dreamy Eyes, Oversized Apples and More

    The Belgian surrealist is in the spotlight at the 2024–25 Sydney International Art Series, including some of his most-famous works.

  • Event

    Woollahra Hotel Christmas Market

    Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

    Woollahra Hotel, Woollahra

    Celebrate the holiday season at this popular pop-up market that's sure to be a merry night to remember.

  • News

    Kyiv Social Is Celebrating the Opening of Its New Dining Space on Grafton Lane with a $59 Six-Course Menu and a Super-Cheap Happy Hour

    Sydneysiders now have even more delicious ways to support displaced Ukrainians and war orphans with these new deals from the Plate It Forward Hospitality Group.

  • Event

    Christmas Actually — The Little Red Company

    Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

    Sydney Coliseum Theatre, Rooty Hill

    An end-of-year favourite, this supremely festive cabaret show sings through all the hits from 'Love Actually'.

  • Restaurant

    Fat Pomelo

    16 Ocean Street, Narrabeen

    The northern beaches just scored a new go-to destination for hearty pan-Asian cuisine in a dining room with a citrus-inspired design.

  • News

    The Timothée Chalamet-Starring 'A Complete Unknown' Is Opening 2025's Westpac Openair Cinema Season

    'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy', 'Conclave', 'Nightbitch' and 'We Live in Time' have also joined the lineup — and so has a Festival of Food with Luke Nguyen, Danielle Alvarez and Fabbrica.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This Week

    Nail this year's Christmas gift shopping at a massive three-day food and wine festival, discover the after-dark delights of one of Sydney's buzziest suburbs or catch a movie sat under the stars.

  • Event

    Julie Mehrtu: 'A Transcore of the Radical Imaginatory' at MCA Australia

    Fri, 29 Nov 2024 - Sun, 27 Apr 2025

    MCA, Sydney

    The first exhibition dedicated to Julie Mehretu to be shown in the Southern Hemisphere is coming to the MCA in November.

  • News

    Blur on Film: How Toby L Made Both a Documentary and a Concert Movie About the Britpop Greats (and the First Band He Ever Saw Live)

    Loving the Damon Albarn-fronted group as a kid in the 90s has turned out well for the Transgressive record label co-founder and filmmaker — and Australia's British Film Festival also benefits.

  • News

    Farewell The Lume: Australia's Multi-Sensory Digital Art Gallery Is Closing Its Doors in 2026

    The Melbourne venue will still bring back its Vincent van Gogh exhibition from Boxing Day into 2025, then say goodbye the following January.

  • News

    Diaries Out, Tents Ready: Grampian Plains Festival Pitch Music & Arts Has Locked in Its 2025 Dates

    The fest's lineup is also on the way, complete with a bigger Pitch One stage — and the ticket ballot is now open.

  • Promotion

    Get More to Your Door for Less with Free DashPass for Amazon Prime Members

    Stay comfy on the couch this holiday season by shopping, feasting and streaming with a free two-year DashPass membership.

  • Steyne Park

    2 William Street, Double Bay

  • News

    Finding Inspiration in Ridley Scott's Colosseum: Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger Chat 'Gladiator II'

    "Basically I want to be like Ridley when I grow up. That’s the root of it for me," Mescal told us about working with the iconic filmmaker on this epic sequel.

  • Guide

    The 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne

    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 and pillow menus await.

  • News

    Now Open: Brisbane's New 'Bluey's World' Experience Lets You Step Inside the Heeler Home for Real Life

    This custom-built 4000-square-metre attraction recreates the show's famous sets in the perfect place for it.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Bar Julius Is the Colourful Euro-Coded Bar and Diner at the New Luxe Boutique Stay The Eve

    The team behind Sydney stalwarts The Gidley and Bistecca will be delivering multiple venues at the plush hotel at the Surry Hills Village development.

  • News

    A House-Within-a-House Labyrinth Has Popped Up in Melbourne to Get Everyone Thinking About Small-Scale Architecture

    The NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission 'Home Truth' is all about thinking about alternative ways of building houses in Australia.

  • News

    From Hiking Trails to Biking Paths, Here's How to See Another Side of Singapore for Free

    Immersing yourself in Singapore's natural beauty won't cost you a thing.

  • Promotion

    Save on Some High-End Power Tech with BLUETTI Black Friday Sale

    Save ahead of summer adventures with some discounted portable power.

  • News

    Ten of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book Around Australia

    For your next getaway around Australia, spend a weekend in a cabin floating on the ocean, a bubble in the mountains or a 100-year-old castle.

  • News

    You Can Now Watch Season One of The Kates' Hilarious Morning TV Satire 'Get Krack!n' on YouTube

    Still trying to fill the 'Deadloch'-shaped hole in your viewing until season two arrives? Whether or not you've seen this hit series before, it'll help.

  • Restaurant

    Madam Ji

    13 Burton Street, Darlinghurst

    Classic dishes and boundary-pushing fusions are on the menu at a restaurant inspired by the "resilience and freedom" of women in Indian culture.

  • News

    Tony- and Olivier-Winning Hit 'The Play That Goes Wrong' Is Making a Comeback on Australia's Stages in 2025

    What happens when The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society tries to stage a murder-mystery? Chaos — and this onstage comedy.

  • Event

    The Sydney Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Markets

    Fri, 22 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2024

    Carriageworks, Eveleigh

    Stock up on Christmas gifts for all the foodies in your life at this massive seasonal market featuring stalls from more than 150 different local producers.

  • News

    Australia's Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts Is Returning in 2025 with a Jam-Packed Performance Lineup

    Asia TOPA's performance program includes 33 shows, 18 of which will make their world premiere, all in Melbourne in February and March 2025.

  • Guide

    The Best Indian Restaurants in Sydney

    Explore menus with hundreds of regional dishes — or just order a butter chicken and be done with it at these brilliant Indian restaurants in Sydney.

  • News

    Here's Your First Look at 'The Handmaid's Tale' Season Six and 'The Bear' Season Four Thanks to Disney+'s 2025 Trailer

    Also featured: season two of 'Andor', new 'Alien' TV series 'Alien: Earth', the Glen Powell-starring 'Chad Powers' and 'Daredevil: Born Again'.

  • Restaurant

    Winstons

    162 Saint Johns Road, Glebe

    Sydney's degustation doyen Nelly Robinson makes British food great at Australia's first true gastropub.

  • News

    Sun's Out, Guns Out: Ten Essential Goodies to Grab This Summer

    There is nothing quite like an Aussie summer, and we're here to help make it even better. 

  • News

    Coming Soon: Mondrian Is Opening Its First Australian Hotel in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast in 2025

    This Los Angeles-born chain's debut Aussie site will feature 208 hotel rooms — plus pools, restaurants, and both beach and hinterland views.

  • News

    Welcome to 'The White Lotus' in Thailand: HBO Has Dropped a New Teaser for Its 2024–2025 Lineup

    You can also catch new sneak peeks of 'The Last of Us' season two,' 'IT' spinoff 'Welcome to Derry', 'The Rehearsal' season two and more.

  • Event

    Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

    Travel back in time with this exhibit at the Australian Museum in Sydney.

  • Event

    Cambridge Christmas Markets

    Sat, 16 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    Get your wishlists ready, Santa's coming to town thanks to markets all over Sydney.

  • News

    This Never Happened's Phone- and Camera-Free Dance Parties Are Returning to Australia in 2025

    After a successful debut Down Under in 2023, the Lane 8's record label's shindigs are returning to Melbourne and Sydney.

  • News

    The First Action-Packed Teaser Trailer for 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' Is Here

    After being delayed from 2024, Tom Cruise's latest stint in Ethan Hunt's shoes will hit cinemas Down Under in May 2025.

  • News

    Rockpool Has Unveiled a New-Look Bar with an Affordable Late-Night Menu Starring Fancy Toasties and Empanadas

    Move over Maccas: this new after-dark dining option is raising the bar with elevated burgers, hot chips with brisket gravy and more.

  • News

    Sixteen of the Best Private Accommodations You Can Book in Regional Victoria

    Escape the city and head to the wilderness for a holiday in these private getaways scattered around regional Victoria.

  • Guide

    Many of the Best Seats at Sydney Festival 2025's Headline Shows Are on Sale for Just $49 — Here's Why

    As NSW's flagship arts fest prepares to celebrate its 49th birthday, affordability has been very much front of mind for Festival Director Olivia Ansell.

  • Event

    Multiple Bad Things

    Wed, 8 Jan - Sun, 12 Jan 2025

    Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    This dynamic work of groundbreaking theatre explores the intersection between the physical and intellectual via a show that raises more questions than it answers.

  • Event

    Converted!

    Fri, 3 Jan - Sat, 25 Jan 2025

    Pier 2/3, 13 Hickson Road Walsh Bay NSW 2000, Walsh Bay

    Expect big feels and even bigger tunes at this soul-hugging musical about teen angst, self-discovery and the battle to live truthfully.

  • Event

    Antigone in the Amazon

    Sat, 4 Jan - Wed, 8 Jan 2025

    Roslyn Packer Theatre, Walsh Bay

    An ancient story gets an urgent and innovative update in this fascinating production by one of contemporary theatre's most dynamic mavericks.

  • Event

    Siegfried & Roy: The Unauthorised Opera

    Wed, 8 Jan 2025 - Mon, 25 Nov 2024

    Wharf 1, Wharf Theatre, Sydney

    This comedic musical biopic about the infamous magical duo with a dangerous penchant for big cats is ready to cast a spell on Sydney Festival.

  • News

    Yayoi Kusama's Five-Metre-Tall (and Dot-Covered) 'Dancing Pumpkin' Sculpture Is Now on Display in Australia

    The yellow-and-black artwork has been unveiled at Melbourne's NGV International ahead of the gallery's summer 'Yayoi Kusama' exhibition.

  • Event

    Heaps Gay 11th Birthday Party at White Bay Power Station

    Sat, 23 Nov, 2024

    White Bay Power Station, Rozelle

    Since its birth in 2013, Heaps Gay has created inclusive, safe, gloriously queer spaces for the LGBTQIA+ community. This year, the party is getting dialled up to 11.

  • News

    Fifteen of the Best Places to Stay in the Blue Mountains

    From a mountaintop villa to a secluded country cottage, these are the best Airbnb stays you'll find in the Blue Mountains.

  • Feature

    Singapore is Made for More

    World-class eats, diverse cultural experiences and lush greenery come together in the Lion City.

  • News

    Five Unexpected Ways to Experience Nature in Singapore

    Take your pick from breathtaking wetlands with eagles, otters and crocodiles, a tour of a working farm, or a sustainable retreat in the middle of a renowned attraction.

  • News

    Diving Beneath Bondi Icebergs' Much-Photographed Surface in a Documentary Celebrating Community: Ian Darling Talks 'The Pool'

    In this meditative film, there's far more to the iconic Sydney spot than being one of the Harbour City's most-famous locations — and the most-snapped pool in the world.

  • News

    The Most Idyllic Island Accommodations You Can Book in Queensland

    Treat yourself to a tropical Hamilton Island getaway, spend a few days lounging in the Whitsundays or make the most of Straddie when staying at these stunning accommodations.

  • News

    Always Live Has Added Air Playing 'Moon Safari' in Full to Its Already Jam-Packed 2024 Lineup

    The French duo's celebration of their iconic 25-year-old album joins a program that already features Jack White, The Offspring, St Vincent and heaps more.

  • News

    When Australia's Past Haunts Its Present On- and Off-Screen: Shari Sebbens, Meyne Wyatt and Jon Bell Chat 'The Moogai'

    Building upon the award-winning short film of the same name, this powerful First Nations horror film digs into Stolen Generations trauma.

  • News

    The 20 Best Things to Do in Sydney (That You've Probably Never Heard of)

    Think you know Sydney? Think again — these surprising and under-the-radar activities let you experience the Harbour City from every angle.

  • News

    Fair Day, Pool Parties, Honey Dijon, Romy, Trixie Mattel: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2025 Has Them All

    More than 80 LGBTQIA+ events will take over the Harbour City — including the return of WorldPride 2023's 'Blak & Deadly' First Nations gala concert.

  • News

    'Stranger Things' Season Five Will Hit Netflix in 2025 to Take You Back to the Upside Down One Last Time

    The streaming platform has also revealed the new season's eight episode titles — and that it's set in 1987.

  • Event

    Moonlight Cinema Sydney

    Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - Sun, 30 Mar 2025

    Centennial Park, Centennial Park

    Catch 'The Fall Guy', 'Gladiator II', 'The Substance' and a heap of Christmas movies under the stars in Centennial Park.

  • News

    Moonlight Cinema's 2024–25 Dates Are Here — and So Is the Outdoor Picture Palace's First Program

    Alongside Christmas movies, the openair cinema is screening everything from 'The Fall Guy' and 'Twisters' to 'Gladiator II'.

  • News

    Maybe Group Has Unveiled a New Dream-Inspired Cocktail Menu at Dean & Nancy on 22 — Including the Bar's First Interactive Drink

    Step into a dream and explore alternate realities with the latest clutch of creative mingles from Sydney's masters of creative cocktails.

  • Event

    Polo in the City

    Sat, 9 Nov, 2024

    Centennial Park, Centennial Park

    This horseback sport with a storied history is entering the 21st century, bringing spectators closer to the action than ever before.

  • Event

    Obsession x Tom Thum by CUPRA

    Thu, 28 Nov, 2024

    CUPRA City Garage Sydney, Sydney

    A ticketed (but free) night of cocktails, canapés and beatboxing brilliance.

  • News

    Sydney Opera House Is Giving 'In the Mood for Love' the Concert Treatment with a 39-Piece Orchestra

    In the event's Australian premiere, Wong Kar-Wai's classic has a new date with the big screen, with Guy Noble conducting.

  • Event

    'In the Mood for Love' in Concert

    Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

    Sydney Opera House, Sydney

    Sydney Opera House is giving Wong Kar-Wai's swoonworthy masterpiece the concert treatment with a 39-piece orchestra.

  • News

    Gifting Made Simple: Ten Easy Presents You Can Buy Before the Christmas Rush

    Amazon is here to help you avoid the chaos of last-minute shopping this silly season. 

  • News

    DIY Season: Ten Products That Can Help You Complete Any Summer Project in Record Time

    Just some cool stuff for those who are officially in our DIY era.

  • News

    This Year's Eat Drink Design Awards Has Revealed the Nation's Most Beautiful Places to Dine, Sip and Stay

    The winning designs showcase a range of interiors from the rustic and culturally rich to the modern and minimalist.

  • News

    Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture at These Eight Festivals

    Discover the wonderful and ancient traditions that make Japan so special.

  • News

    Westeros Is Heading to the Big Screen: It Looks Like a 'Game of Thrones' Movie Is Coming

    A film inspired by George RR Martin's page-to-screen fantasy franchise is apparently in very early development.

  • Event

    Ministry of Sound: Testament

    Fri, 4 Apr - Sat, 5 Apr 2025

    White Bay Power Station, Rozelle

    Ministry of Sound's massive 90s and 00s parties are returning to Sydney with Roger Sanchez, Felix Da Housecat, Utah Saints and more.

  • News

    Get Ready to Party Like It's the 90s and 00s: Ministry of Sound's Huge Throwback Parties Are Coming Back in 2025

    Roger Sanchez, Felix Da Housecat, Graeme Park, Krafty Kuts, Plump DJs, Smokin Jo and Utah Saints are just some of the names on the lineup.

  • News

    Sydney's Westpac Openair Cinema Has Locked in Its 2025 Summer Dates and First Three Films

    This harbourside spot to see a movie with a view will be screening 'Gladiator II', 'Wicked' and 'Anora', with the rest of the program still to come.

  • Event

    Paddo Night Out

    Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

    Paddington, Paddington

    This community-focused event will save your wallet with a bunch of generous deals, specials and free events while supporting local hospitality businesses at the same time.

  • Restaurant

    Alegre Bar and Dining

    21 Lime Street, Sydney

    Discover the tastes of Tulum by Darling Harbour at this stylish Mexican diner from a seasoned team of Latin-American chefs.

  • News

    Mustering Up 'Succession' Meets 'Yellowstone' in the Outback: Michael Dorman, Philippa Northeast and Sam Corlett Talk 'Territory'

    Netflix's new Australian hit follows multigenerational clashes over controlling the world's largest cattle station in the Top End.

  • News

    Stepping Into Lorne Michaels' Shoes After Playing Steven Spielberg: Gabriel LaBelle Chats 'Saturday Night'

    Two of Gabriel LaBelle's first major movie roles have seen him bring entertainment icons to the screen — and help establish his acting career in a dream fashion.

  • News

    Dark Mofo Is Back: After Taking a Break in 2024, Tasmania's Winter Arts Festival Has Locked in Its Full Return for 2025

    While the Winter Feast and Nude Solstice Swim still took place this year, next year they'll be joined by a complete festival lineup.

  • Event

    Light Up the Cross

    Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    Throughout November, Kings Cross is bringing back its glory days with a series of special deals, late-night events and novelty cocktails.

  • News

    We Like to Party: Vengaboys Are Headlining a New 90s-Loving Tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2025

    Heading Down Under in January, the '90's Mania' shows also feature DJ SASH!, Alex Party and Livin’ Joy.

  • Guide

    The Best Mexican Restaurants in Sydney

    Head to Sydney's top Mexican restaurants for seriously good tacos and tamales, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.

  • News

    If You Didn't Think 'Squid Game' Could Get Any More Brutal, Season Two's Latest Teaser Trailer Has News for You

    Netflix's killer game doesn't stop in this sneak peek at the hit thriller's second season, despite Seong Gi-hun's warnings to new players.

  • Guide

    The Best Things to Do in Sydney This November

    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.

  • Event

    Lane Cove Food and Wine by the River

    Sun, 3 Nov, 2024

    Burns Bay Reserve, Riverview

    Taste the very best the Mudgee wine region has to offer at this annual festival of gourmet treats and top drops.

  • Restaurant

    Ela Ela

    81 Sussex St, Sydney

    Chef Peter Consistis' latest venture reimagines Greek cuisine with a modern twist at the former pub turned five-venue hospitality hub, The Bristol.

  • News

    Score a Private Masterclass and a $600 Tab at Toko

    Sharpen your sushi skills at a private masterclass with a head chef.

  • Promotion

    Betty's Burgers Has Launched a New Betty's Bites Menu

    Perfect for when you and your bestie want to add a little something extra to your next Betty's fix.

  • Bar

    JOJI

    388 George Street, Sydney

    This sophisticated Japanese-inspired rooftop bar and diner in the heart of Sydney's CBD has skyline views and Tokyo vibes.

  • Event

    Cambridge Night Markets

    Sat, 2 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025

    Various Sydney venues, Sydney

    Enjoy longer evenings with local flavours and summery vibes across Sydney.

  • Event

    Live and Local Central Coast

    Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 2 Nov 2024

    Various venues across Gosford

    Every building with a stage in Gosford is hosting live music for this two-day festival.

  • Event

    Lakes Festival

    Fri, 8 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2024

    Various Central Coast Locations

    An 11-day festival that's all about celebrating and protecting the waterways we hold dear.

  • Event

    Brisbane Waters Oyster Festival

    Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

    Lions Park, Woy Woy

    Let's get shucking.

  • News

    Sydney Festival Is Celebrating Its 49th Year with a Wild West Takeover of Town Hall, True Crime and James Cameron

    Boasting more than 130 shows and events on its lineup, 2025's fest is also doing $49 early-bird tickets across the entire program until early December.

  • Event

    Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week

    Fri, 1 Nov - Sat, 30 Nov 2024

    Bennelong, Sydney

    Snag a sip of a cocktail classic without spending a cent this November at these participating bars nationwide.

  • Event

    The Story of Christmas Menu at NEL

    Tue, 12 Nov - Sun, 22 Dec 2024

    Nel Restaurant, Sydney

    Experience a meticulously crafted Christmas feast like no other, summing the flavours of the season with an Aussie twist.

  • Event

    Suntory Bar Takeover

    Wed, 13 Nov - Sun, 17 Nov 2024

    Ito Restaurant, Surry Hills

    Check out this week-long takeover at Itō Japanese Restaurant in Surry Hills to grab yourself a signature Suntory highball.

  • News

    Ten of the Most Luxurious Stays You Can Book on the Mornington Peninsula

    Need to start planning a getaway from Melbourne? Escape the city for a luxe stay in the Mornington Peninsula at one of these amazing Airbnb's.

  • News

    A New Bombshell Report Has Alleged Widespread Misconduct and Abuse at Merivale

    The exposé by 'The Sydney Morning Herald', 'The Age' and 'Good Food' has made claims of drug use, failures of management and an oppressive culture of silence.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Sydney

    Head to your local cafe, bakery, deli or bagel shop to find the best Sydney breakfasts.

  • News

    Jetstar's Latest Japan-Only Sale Is Here with 25,000-Plus Discounted Flights to Tokyo and Osaka

    Book that leave and pack your suitcases: prices start at $249 one-way for travel from late-November 2024.

  • Event

    Don's Katsu Pop-Up

    Thu, 17 Oct - Sun, 27 Oct 2024

    Don's Katsu, Rushcutters Bay

    Get your fill of Japanese comfort food and ice cream floats at this small yet perfectly formed pop-up from the Bones Ramen team.

  • Bar

    Frankie Cadillac

    87 Albion Street, Surry Hills

    Surry Hills has a new "home of the negroni", where you can take an unconventional cocktail journey into a world of house-made vermouth.

  • Event

    Maroubra Beach Markets

    Multiple single dates

    Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra

    Head down to Maroubra Beach on the first Saturday of every month to peruse the beach markets.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Australia's Third IMAX Cinema Is Opening on the Gold Coast Before 2024 Is Out

    Event Cinemas Pacific Fair will become home to Queensland's only IMAX experience just in time for Christmas and Boxing Day.

  • News

    Brisbane's Story Bridge Swapped Traffic for Naked Bodies for Spencer Tunick's Latest Nude Photography Installation

    The 'RISING TIDE' installation featured 5500 participants sans clothes as part of the River City's annual queer arts and culture festival.

  • News

    Moulding Life's Ups and Downs Into Moving Stop-Motion Animation Masterpieces: Adam Elliot Talks 'Memoir of a Snail'

    No one makes movies like this Australian filmmaker, who returns to cinemas with his second feature-length clayography 15 years after 'Mary and Max'.

  • Event

    Magritte

    Sat, 26 Oct 2024 - Sun, 9 Feb 2025

    Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney

    Thanks to the 2024–25 Sydney International Art Series, you can explore a huge exhibition dedicated to Belgian surrealist René Magritte at AGNSW.

  • News

    Frank Camorra of MoVida on Spanish Flavours, Cutting-Edge Cooking and Obsessing Over the Details

    With a restaurant named after what's hot and happening, Frank Camorra has it all figured out.

  • News

    Paul Kelly Is Hitting Arenas in 2025 to Play His Biggest-Ever Live Shows in Australia and New Zealand

    The Aussie icon will be celebrating his new album 'Fever Longing Still' and playing through beloved tracks from his 40-year-plus career.

  • Event

    Van Gogh at The Lume

    Thu, 26 Dec 2024 - Mon, 31 Mar 2025

    THE LUME Melbourne, South Wharf

    Sunflowers, stars and a sublime multi-sensory experience: you'll find them all at this immersive and stunning exhibition.

  • Event

    French Impressionism

    Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 5 Oct 2025

    NGV International, Melbourne

    After its 2021 season was cut short due to the pandemic, this stunning exhibition is returning to NGV International with 100-plus iconic paintings.

  • News

    Sunflowers, Stars and a Sublime Multi-Sensory Experience: The Lume's Vincent van Gogh Exhibition Is Returning

    Immerse yourself in Vincent van Gogh's iconic artworks, including 'The Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers', at this spectacular experience.

  • News

    Ten Next-Level Australian Stays with Outdoor Baths for the Ultimate Relax and Rewind Getaway

    Whether you fancy relaxing in a private Japanese bathhouse, a rustic metal tub perched on a farm's timber deck, or a spa-bath in a mountain cave — we've got you covered.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Popular Queensland Spa Brand Soak Bathhouse Is Launching Two New Wellness Retreats in the Heart of Sydney

    Located in Bondi Junction and Alexandria, these luxe temples of self-care will feature magnesium pools, cold plunges, saunas and massage therapists.

  • News

    Vacation Like the Ghost with the Most: Airbnb Is Letting You Visit (and Haunt) the 'Beetlejuice' House

    It's showtime at the accommodation-sharing platform's latest pop culture-themed listing, complete with a portal to the afterlife.

  • News

    Coming Soon: A New 80s-Inspired Boutique Motel Is Opening on Tamborine Mountain in Queensland's Scenic Rim

    Featuring 23 rooms, plus a heated mineral pool and spa, this new spot to stay in leafy surroundings is opening in December 2024.

  • Event

    MCA Artbar: Romance

    Fri, 8 Nov, 2024

    MCA, Sydney

    The late-night takeover of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia returns in November.

  • News

    Coming Soon: The NGV's Huge French Impressionism Exhibition Is Returning with 100-Plus Iconic Paintings

    Works by Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot will be on display in Australia — again.

  • Event

    Yours and Owls

    Sat, 1 Mar - Sun, 2 Mar 2025

    University of Wollongong, Wollongong

    Fontaines DC, Denzel Curry, The Kooks and Goo Goo Dolls lead the "Gong Christmas" lineup for 2025.

  • News

    Melbourne's Caretaker's Cottage Has Taken Maybe Sammy's Crown as Australia's Best Bar

    While both venues have appeared on The World’s 50 Best Bars rankings in the past, this is the first time the Melbourne bar has come out on top.

  • News

    Tyler, The Creator's New 'Chromakopia' World Tour Is Coming to Australia and New Zealand in 2025

    Returning Down Under for the first time since 2022, the genre-bending rapper will have Lil Yachty and Paris Texas in support.

  • News

    'Severance' Returns to the Office and Unveils a New Twist in the Teaser Trailer for Season Two

    Even something as simple as heading back to the office isn't straightforward in this Apple TV+ sci-fi series, which returns in January 2025.

  • News

    Where to Find the Best Oyster Happy Hours in Sydney Right Now

    They may be considered a fancy delicacy, but oysters can be a cheap and cheerful feed when you visit these Sydney venues.

  • News

    Sydney's Hospitality Sector Is in the Throes of Its Most Challenging Era Ever — Here's How the Industry Is Fighting Back

    We spoke to some of the biggest names in Sydney's dining scene — including Neil Perry, David Spanton, and Nick and Kirk Mathews-Bowden — to find out how they're rising to meet this moment.

  • News

    First Look: The Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Has Entered a New Era Following a Mammoth $70-Million Makeover

    Australia's OG five-star stay has had a top-to-bottom makeover, combining old-world luxury with 21st-century amenities.

  • Event

    Pier One X East 33 Oyster Deals

    Tue, 22 Oct 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025

    Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay

    Pier One and East 33 are teaming up this summer to bring the Sydney Rock Oyster to Darling Harbour in fresh and exciting ways.

  • News

    After Their 2020 Tour Was Cut Short Due to the Pandemic, Music Icons New Order Are Returning to Australia in 2025

    'Blue Monday', 'Temptation', 'Bizarre Love Triangle' — more than four decades after forming in Manchester, the group will play them all.

  • News

    From 'Indiana Jones' to an 'Everything Everywhere All At Once' Oscar and Leading an Action Movie: Ke Huy Quan Chats 'Love Hurts'

    Second chances keep proving the theme of Ke Huy Quan's career resurgence on-and off-screen — this time playing a real-estate agent who used to be an assassin.

  • News

    Fontaines DC, Denzel Curry, The Kooks and Goo Goo Dolls Lead the 2025 Yours and Owls Lineup

    Orville Peck, Hockey Dad, The Jungle Giants, Peach PRC and The Veronicas are also heading to Wollongong in March.

  • News

    'Beef' Is Returning for a Second Season with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan Leading the Cast

    Isaac and Mulligan have already co-starred in 'Drive' and 'Inside Llewyn Davis' together — and now they're stepping into Netflix's feuding anthology series.

  • Event

    The REESE'S-taurant at Grana Privato

    Tue, 29 Oct, 2024

    Hinchcliff House, Sydney

    Book tickets to Grana Privato on Tuesday, October 29 to indulge in REESE'S-taurant — a dining experience inspired by the iconic chocolates.

  • News

    Discover Longreach: A Guide to Queensland's Outback Oasis

    Uncover the rich history, vibrant art and rugged beauty of this quintessential outback town.

  • News

    Awkward Workplace Antics, Chaotic Colleagues and Cringey Bosses, Australian-Style: Felicity Ward Talks 'The Office'

    It might've taken 23 years, but this comedy franchise has now set up shop Down Under, starring Ward as Hannah Howard.

  • Event

    Spring and Summer Events Onboard The Jackson

    Thu, 3 Oct 2024 - Sat, 5 Apr 2025

    The Jackson Sydney, Sydney

    Nothing says Sydney summer like flowing glasses of sparkling and a chef-curated menu aboard a three-storey superyacht.

  • Ito Restaurant

    413-415 Crown Street, Surry Hills

  • Restaurant

    Spicetown Leichhardt

    95 Norton Street, Leichhardt

    More than 20 vendors are serving up international street eats at this vibrant food court in the Inner West.

  • News

    Book That Annual Leave: Virgin Has Dropped One Million-Plus Discounted International and Domestic Fares From $49

    Keen for a Tokyo, Bali, Fiji, Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, Darwin or Hobart getaway? You've got seven days to nab cheap flights.

  • Event

    POOL by PIER Bar

    Fri, 1 Nov 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025

    Pier One Sydney Harbour, Walsh Bay

    Lounge on the waters of Walsh Harbour with a summer cocktail in hand with the PIER Bar pop-up pool pontoon. 

  • Event

    Sunset Cinema Bondi Beach

    Thu, 14 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024

    Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach

    This outdoor picture palace is returning to Bondi Beach with 'The Pool', big-name recent releases and a stack of Christmas movies.

  • News

    Outdoor Movie Season Is Back: Sunset Cinema Has Announced Its 2024–25 Dates and Bondi Beach Film Lineup

    Get ready to roll out your picnic blanket and watch movies under the stars — including at North Sydney, Abbotsford and St Kilda.

  • News

    First Look: The Newly Renovated Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Has Welcomed Two More Venues to Its Hospitality Offering

    The arrival of Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar brings the complement of diners at the iconic hotel to four.

  • Restaurant

    Rowlee Wines

    19 Lake Canobolas Road, Nashdale

    Experience the ultimate wine-lovers' escape at this winery outside Orange.

  • News

    First Look: Darling Harbour Stalwart Bungalow 8 Has Unveiled a Stunning Top-to-Bottom $3-Million Renovation

    And it's not just the decor that has had a glow-up — there's a new bar and dining offering too.

  • News

    Jetstar's Latest Two-Day Member-Only Sale Has 26,000 Flights on Offer with Prices From $26

    This bargain will get you from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast, Melbourne to the Gold Coast and Brisbane to Hobart — or you can head from Brisbane to the Whitsunday Coast from $49.

  • Restaurant

    Printhie Wines

    208 Nancarrow Lane, Nashdale

    Experience wine with altitude paired with oysters farmed on site.

  • Event

    Obsession x Frank Camorra by CUPRA

    Thu, 31 Oct, 2024

    CUPRA City Garage Sydney, Sydney

    Spice up your post-work Thursday with a free Spanish tapas feast.

  • News

    Creepy Grins, Mega Pop Stars and Jumping From a SXSW-Screening Short to a Hit Horror Franchise: Parker Finn Chats 'Smile 2'

    In four short years, this writer/director has gone from an unnerving short film to the highest-grossing horror movie of 2022, and now a sequel.

  • News

    Sandworms, Scheming and Subterfuge: They're All in the Full Trailer for HBO's 'Dune: Prophecy' TV Series

    Inspired by the novel 'Sisterhood of Dune', this TV prequel to Denis Villeneuve's films is set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides' ascension.

  • Event

    Bottomless Bubbles and Oysters at The Hook

    Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

    The Hook, Potts Point

    Cost of living crisis be damned, thanks to this generous new deal delivering all the bubbles you can drink plus a hearty helping of bargain bivalves prepared to your taste.

  • The Hook

    17 Bayswater Road, Potts Point

  • Event

    Inner West Creative Weekend

    Sat, 2 Nov - Sun, 3 Nov 2024

    Various locations across Sydney's inner west

    Things are getting creative over in the Inner West during the first weekend in November.

  • Event

    Eurovision on Tour

    Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

    The Enmore, Newtown

    Everyone's favourite Europop song contest is bringing its live concerts to Australia — and Sydney — for the first time ever.

  • News

    Eurovision on Tour Is Bringing Its Live Europop Concerts to Australia for the First Time

    This is the first time in the song contest's nearly 70-year history that it is going on tour with a heap of talents who have graced the competition's stages.

  • News

    Do You Hear the People Sing?: The 'Les Misérables' Arena Spectacular Is Coming to Australia in 2025

    The music of the people, plus the songs of angry men, will echo thanks to a stacked cast and a 65-plus-piece orchestra.

  • Event

    Kitchen Table at Sailmaker

    Thu, 31 Oct 2024 - Thu, 30 Jan 2025

    Sailmaker Restaurant, Sydney

    Calling all seafood lovers — this is the chef's table you shouldn't miss.

  • Sailmaker Restaurant

    161 Sussex Street, Sydney

  • News

    Sound and Vision: How Jed Kurzel Found the Right Score for 'Snowtown', 'The Babadook', 'Macbeth', 'Monkey Man' and More

    The founding member of The Mess Hall has scored his filmmaker brother Justin's features and plenty beyond, fellow Australian masterpieces and big-budget Hollywood fare included.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Acclaimed Brisbane Hotel The Calile Is Expanding to Noosa with a Luxe New Resort

    First announced in 2022, final plans for 2.4-hectare site with 153 rooms, 29 suites and four villas have now been approved by Noosa Shire Council.

  • Restaurant

    The Eight

    13 Hay Street, Haymarket

    One of the largest yum cha restaurants in town is also one of the best.

  • News

    The Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Australia

    Wake up to the sound of waves at these incredible beachside campsites across Australia.

  • News

    Save the Date: Beloved Wollongong Music Festival Yours and Owls Is Returning in March 2025

    After throwing a birthday pre-party in 2024 instead, the festival will be back to kick off autumn 2025.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Yum Cha in Sydney

    It's a truth universally acknowledged that it is impossible to leave yum cha feeling hungry.

  • Event

    Funlab's Halloween Takeover

    Tue, 1 Oct - Sun, 3 Nov 2024

    Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Alexandria, Alexandria

    Frightful fun awaits if you dare the brave the spooky shenanigans taking over Funlab's collection of venues in Alexandria.

  • News

    Look Up, Again: The Brightest Supermoon of 2024 Will Be Visible in Australia's Skies Tonight

    For the third month in a row, the moon is putting on a show — and you'll want to head outside to see it.

  • News

    'Cats' Is Returning to the Stage Down Under to Celebrate Its 40th Australian Anniversary

    The movie mightn't have hit the mark, but you can see why this feline-fancying musical has been a huge theatre hit when it makes its Aussie stage comeback.

  • Guide

    The Most Blood-Curdling Halloween Events in Sydney

    Celebrate the spooky season in style at these spine-chilling happenings across the Harbour City.

  • Event

    Golden Plains

    Sat, 8 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar 2025

    Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Nolan Farm, Meredith

    Catch PJ Harvey, Fontaines DC, 2manydjs, Kneecap and more at Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre this autumn.

  • News

    The 2025 Golden Plains Lineup Is Here with PJ Harvey, Fontaines DC, 2manydjs, Kneecap and More

    Wet Kiss, Durand Jones & The Indications, Magdalena Bay, Osees and Thelma Plum will also hit the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre stage in March 2024.

  • Event

    Horrorween Festival

    Sat, 26 Oct, 2024

    Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park

    This huge LGBTQIA+ party is conjuring a night of frightful fun including pumping sets from top international DJs, roaming performances, devilishly delicious eats and more.

  • Event

    Suntory Minus 196 EXTREME Vending Machine

    Mon, 14 Oct - Sun, 20 Oct 2024

    Tumbalong Park, Sydney

    Explore three levels of refreshing Japanese-inspired fun at this super-sized activation from the popular hard seltzer wizards.

  • News

    'The Lord of the Rings — A Musical Tale' Has Added More Cities to Its Precious 2025 Australian Tour

    This hit Middle-earth musical is not only taking the hobbits to Sydney, but to Melbourne and Perth as well.

  • News

    Laneway Festival Has Added 'Stranger Things' Star Joe Keery, AKA Djo, to Its 2025 Lineup

    As well as including the 'End of the Beginning' talent on the bill, Sydney's festival has also moved venues and will now take place at Centennial Park.

  • News

    Sydney's Nightlife Is Getting a Boost Thanks to New Vibrancy Reforms That Will Deter Residents From Making Noise Complaints

    The creation of Special Entertainment Precincts across Sydney is the centrepiece of the NSW government's plans to reinvigorate Sydney's nightlife.

  • Event

    Woolworths Home Burgers Pop-Up on Crown Street

    Thu, 17 Oct - Sat, 19 Oct 2024

    118 Crown Street, Darlinghurst

    Burger lovers, lunch is on Woolies this week.

  • Event

    Halloscream at Luna Park

    Fri, 25 Oct - Thu, 31 Oct 2024

    Luna Park, Milsons Point

    Delight in the frights of this annual thrill fest, where killer clowns, spooky rave caves and ominous games will make your blood run cold.

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