All of the New Sydney Openings That You Need Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024

Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Sydney haunts.
Concrete Playground
March 28, 2024
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    Pleasure Club

    6 Wilson Street, Newtown

    Pleasure Club is the Odd Culture Group's hedonistic underground live music and cocktail bar, open until 4am below King Street.

  • Restaurant

    Tita

    359 Illawarra Road, Marrickville

    Tita is a love letter to homely Filipino breakfasts from the Donut Papi team.

  • Restaurant

    Casa Esquina

    79 Elliott Street, Balmain

    Courtyard cocktails and exceptional grilled cuts are the star of the show at Balmain's sophisticated but lively Argentinian-inspired restaurant.

  • Restaurant

    Ribelle

    1-3 Moore Road, Freshwater

    An ex-Bella Brutta head chef leads this BYO pizzeria serving up "rebellious" Napolitana-style rounds.

  • Bar

    The Caterpillar Club

    92 Pitt Street, Sydney

    Swillhouse brings another moody underground haunt to Sydney with this walk-in only record and cocktail bar — with a must-try cheeseburger.

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    Centro 86

    88 Pitt Street, Sydney

    Head down a hidden fire escape to discover the Cantina OK! team's most ambitious bar to-date.

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    The Magpie

    156 Enmore Road, Enmore

    The big game's always on live and loud at this tiny Enmore Road sports bar from the Earl's Juke Joint team.

  • Restaurant

    MATKIM

    180 George Street, Sydney

    This intimate Korean omakase experience serves just eight people each night.

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    Snack Kitchen

    95 Macleay Street, Elizabeth Bay

    Maurice Terzini teams up with his son Sylvester for a crowd-pleasing wine, aperitif and snack bar in Potts Point.

  • Restaurant

    MAIZ Mexican Food

    33 Enmore Road, Newtown

    Maiz has moved its city-best Mexican into a bigger and brighter new home on Enmore Road.

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    Bartiga

    Bay Street, Double Bay

    Come for a few drinks or settle in for an inventive Southeast Asian feast from an ex-Tetsuya's chef at this Double Bay hot spot.

  • Restaurant

    Tanuki

    37 Bay Street, Double Bay

    The Matteo team's Japanese restaurant and sake bar delivers a multi-facetted spot for fun group dining and al fresco hangs.

  • Restaurant

    Penelope's

    50 Bridge Street, Sydney

    This vibrant restaurant in Circular Quay is dedicated to reflecting the city's multicultural landscape through an innovative menu, fantastic cocktail list and luxe dining experience.

  • Bar

    Henry G's

    11 The Corso, Manly

    This intimate Northern Beaches bar is levelling up Manly's wine and snack game.

  • Restaurant

    King Clarence

    171 Clarence Street, Sydney

    Acclaimed chef Khanh Nguyen leads the impressive Clarence Street restaurant serving up fish finger bao and whole grilled lobster.

  • Bar

    The Waratah

    308-310 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst

    A welcoming ground-floor pub and a romantic diner with a love of native ingredients come together at this impressive Darlinghurst venue.

  • Restaurant

    Splash Coffee

    2A Station Street, Petersham

    The Soulmate team has reinvented the pool canteen with this nostalgic cafe right by Petersham Park and the Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre.

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    Masala Theory Bondi

    79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach

    Bondi's sunny food precinct, The Hub, has welcomed this eccentric, rule-breaking eatery starring flavour-filled neo-Indian eats.

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