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Your Guide To Stress-Free And Wallet-Friendly Travel In 2025

Through a combination of cost-cutting techniques and selective use of annual leave, you can increase the number of holidays you go on in your lifetime without sending your miscellaneous bills through the roof.

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants In Sydney In 2025

This is Urban List's guide to Sydney's best restaurants for May 2025, curated by our expert food editors and food-obsessed content creators.

Australia

12 Of The Best Airbnbs In Adelaide And Beyond For 2025

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a solo adventure, Adelaide knows a thing or two about what makes the best Airbnb.

Wellness

Saint Haven Bondi Beach

Ultra-luxury private club and wellness centre Saint Haven is making the move to Sydney.

Restaurants

CANESS

The Middle Eastern tapas bar is set in the heart of Oxford Street.

Local Escapes

Hideout Cabins

90 minutes south of Sydney, Hideout’s three tiny homes provide a peaceful Southern Highlands escape set on a 140-acre working farm.

Bakeries & Delis

Buttered Sydney

Buttered is a Sydney bakery and cafe offering a selection of much-loved Korean pastries and top-notch drinks.

What's On

What’s On In Sydney This Week, This Month And Beyond

Your guide to what's happening in Sydney this week, the rest of June, and beyond.

Food & Drink

The Feed | Sydney Food News You Need To Know About

To make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening in Sydney, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know right here.

Things To Do

Manga Mania—6 Things To Explore At This Colourful Weekend-Long Festival Taking Over The CBD

From multi-million dollar Netflix remakes to collabs with some of our favourite brands, the world's biggest stars are jumping onboard the anime craze—and now you can, too.

Restaurants

Butter

Surry Hills has a new kid on the block with Butter bringing fried chicken, bubbly, old-school urban beats and fresh kicks to our fair city. 

Wellness

Escape Bathhouse

From the crew behind the award-winning glamping retreat, Sierra Escape Mudgee, Escape Bathhouse is a wellness sanctuary landing on Sydney’s North Shore in Spring 2025. 

Restaurants

Izy.AKI

Izy.AKI is a Sydney omakase restaurant prioritising seasonal ingredients and a theatrical flair.

Bars & Pubs

Cruise Bar

Iconic Sydney waterfront spot Cruise Bar has had an extensive renovation, giving this harbourside destination a luxury facelift and a complete menu makeover. 

Features

Rise Of The Unorthodox Cooks: Meet The Young Guns Flipping The Script On Home Cooking

How untrained and unorthodox home cooks are ushering in a new wave of food enthusiasts.

Travel

Slow Staycays Are In For 2025—And This Luxe Hotel Is Nailing The Brief

After a few hours scoping out the facilities, you’ll discover there’s no real reason to leave The Westin Brisbane—everything you need for a good time is at your fingertips.

Travel

Luxury Escapes Just Announced Limited-Time Deals For These Top Destinations

Whether you're looking for a beachside vacation in Southeast Asia or you want to see what delights Australia has to offer, here's how you can experience a luxury vacation without breaking the bank..

Bars & Pubs

Chalky’s

From the team behind Bucketty’s Brewing Co, Chalky’s is the Northern Beaches’ first dedicated pool hall, with karaoke, a sports bar and a cocktail den. 

Restaurants

Tqm.

Tequila Mockingbird has had a makeover, returning as tqm., a sunny South American eatery with a Michelin-rated Venezuelan chef bringing theatre and soul to the table. 

Bars & Pubs

Herbs Taverne

Herbs Taverne is a popcorn-fuelled, psychedelic negroni playground in Sydney's CBD from the team behind Bar Planet, Cantina OK!, Centro 86 and Tio’s. 

Wellness

Soak Bathhouse Alexandria

Soak Bathhouse's first Sydney location is a 700-square-metre wellness hub with several pools, spas, saunas and more.

Restaurants

25 Of The Best Surry Hills Restaurants Right Now

Surry Hills is an action-packed suburb with an abundance of epic, diverse restaurants.

Local Escapes

The Best Glamping Spots Near Sydney For A Weekend Away

Think sweeping vistas, bubble tents under the night sky, waterfront views and giant free-standing baths.  

Local Escapes

18 Of The Best Airbnbs With Fireplaces In NSW

From roaring fires in living rooms to outdoor firepits perfect for toasting marshmallows, these NSW Airbnbs are as cosy as they get. 

Bars & Pubs

The Norfolk

The Norfolk champions local Redfern businesses with an old-school Aussie menu in the front, and Ricos Tacos in the courtyard.

Bars & Pubs

Bar Freda’s

Bar Freda’s is back in Chippendale, with a two-storey site, frozen cocktails, and lasagne croquettes.

Local Escapes

Australia Street Suites

Australia Street Suites is a boutique hotel and luxury foodie escape in Sydney's Inner West.

Food & Drink

R by Raita Noda

R by Raita Noda blends authenticity with Japanese theatrics in this modern omakase spot set in Redfern's Wunderlich Lane precinct.

Local Escapes

19 Amazing Tiny Homes In NSW For Your Next Off-Grid Getaway

NSW is speckled with tiny houses for an off-the-grid getaway.

Food & Drink

We Asked Our Team for Their Favourite Lazy Dinner Hacks

Sometimes the best meals are the ones that take the least effort—here are our team's faves.

Travel

Heading To Noosa? Add These Stunning Spots To Your Stay And Play Lists

With a forecast of crisp sunny days and good times on the agenda, there’s endless places to play and stay in this literal slice of paradise.

Restaurants

40Res

40Res does fine-dining dishes and boutique wines in a relaxed and fluff-free setting in Surry Hills. 

Restaurants

Osteria Mucca

Osteria Mucca is an old-school Italian restaurant set in a former butchery shop in Newtown's Australia Street precinct.

Food & Drink

Kolkata Social

Ditch butter chicken and naan for treasured Bengali family recipes at Kolkata Social—a Newtown Indian restaurant by former Firedoor and Raja chef Ahana Dutt.

Bakeries & Delis

San San

San San is a creative sandwich bar in Revesby doing a modern take on the classic deli.

Features

Tommy Casha On The Power Of Good Chats And Finding Time For Mates

We all need connection, but sometimes it's easier said than done. So we asked "full-time chatter" Tommy Casha for his advice on getting through.

Restaurants

Where To Warm Up With The Best Sunday Roasts In Sydney

From classic pub plates to fancier restaurant versions, we've found Sydney's most impressive roasts, complete with enormous Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings. 

Restaurants

The Best Private Dining Rooms In Sydney For Special Occasions

We’ve collected Sydney's best private dining rooms for your next birthday celebration or milestone event.

Bakeries & Delis

The Grumpy Baker & Bar

Sydney institution The Grumpy Baker now delivers a bakery by day, bar by night in inner Sydney’s charming Potts Point.

Restaurants

Rosa

Rosa is Pyrmont’s Amalfi-inspired neighbourhood pasta bar, where you can indulge in authentic Italian dishes–all under $30. 

Restaurants

Cibaria

Cibaria at Manly Pacific Hotel is a modern, beachfront Italian eatery from Sydney restaurateurs Alessandro and Anna Pavoni.

Bars & Pubs

Bar Julius

Bar Julius is an all-day Euro-inspired neighbourhood bar in The EVE Hotel. 

Australia

11 Lake Houses In Tasmania You Need To Visit At Least Once In Your Life

Tasmania is Australia’s capital of award-winning lake houses you can actually stay in.

Travel

Eat Your Way Through Texas With 8 Food Spots You Can’t Miss

To understand Texas, you need to eat your way through it. And thanks to this guide, you'll know exactly where to go when you take the holy trip down to the Lone Star State.

Entertainment

Squid Game’s Back For A Final Season: Here’s What You Need To Know

The global phenomenon that broke Netflix records, sparked countless Halloween costumes and gave an all-new meaning to ‘red light, green light’, is gearing up for one final twisted, terrifying round.

Restaurants

Flora

Flora is a charming and innovative vegetarian restaurant in Newtown's Australia Street precinct. 

Cafes

Issho

Issho is a cozy Japanese cafe and dessert house in Haymarket with some of the best matcha dishes and drinks in Sydney, from matcha tiramisu souffle pancakes to matcha banoffee pie and pistachio matcha lattes. 

Bars & Pubs

Baptist Street Rec. Club

Baptist Street Rec. Club is a retro Redfern bar taking inspo from ‘80s and ‘90s Australiana. It’s in the Wunderlich Lane lifestyle precinct, upstairs from House Made Hospitality sibling venue Island Radio—there’s even a secret staircase between them.

Restaurants

Eleven Barrack

Eleven Barrack is a Sydney CBD restaurant blending an old-world steak and seafood grill concept with a stylish setting and service.

Health + Wellness

From Heartbreak Hill To Bondi: Here’s How To Get Primed For City2Surf 2025

Dust off those running shoes because it’s almost time to celebrate the best of Sydney, from the skyscrapers to the sand.

Fam

Why A Disney Cruise Should Be At The Top Of Your Bucket List

Your go-to guide for maximising your time on-board.

Entertainment

Here’s Why The New Season Of Nine Perfect Strangers Is The Mind-Bending Escape You Need

Cult-favourite psychological thriller, Nine Perfect Strangers, is finally back for a second spine-tingling season—and it deserves top spot on your watchlist.

Restaurants

Mister Grotto

Mister Grotto is an intimate seafood restaurant in Newtown's Australia Street precinct.

Restaurants

Fat Pomelo

Fat Pomelo is a buzzing Asian fusion diner across from Narrabeen Beach with a gorgeous dining room, bold share-style menu and vibrant drinks.

Local Escapes

The Grand National Hotel By Saint Peter

The Grand National Hotel by Saint Peter is a 14-room boutique hotel above the world-respected Saint Peter seafood restaurant.

Restaurants

Lottie

Lottie is a stunning Mexican restaurant and mezcaleria in Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane.

Things To Do

Electrifying Eats And Neon Nights: Vivid ‘25 Is Set To Light Up Sydney’s Little Hollywood

A go-to destination for epic eats, nights out, and the best in arts and entertainment, the Hollywood Quarter is gearing up to illuminate Surry Hills for Vivid 2025.

Food & Drink

6 Of Sydney’s Most Iconic Venues And Why You Should Visit In May

We’ve teamed up with American Express delicious. Month Out, to highlight some of Sydney's most iconic restaurants.

Food & Drink

How To Access More At These Sydney Dessert Spots In May

We’ve teamed up with American Express delicious. Month Out, to highlight some of the tastiest dessert spots in Sydney to hit up this May

Food & Drink

Ruma

Ruma is a Double Bay all-day eatery serving modern Australian comfort dishes spiked with exciting Pan-Asian flavours like caviar-crowned Korean fried chicken and kimchi hashbrowns. 

Restaurants

Golden Century At Crown Sydney

Sydney's iconic Chinese restaurant, Golden Century, is back.

Cafes

Tessuto

Tessuto is an Italian cafe in the Sydney CBD Italian.

Bars & Pubs

Letra House

Letra House is an underground wine bar and restaurant in the Sydney CBD tucked beneath Italian eatery Palazzo Salato.

Things To Do

These New Lakeside Glamping Tents Are A Dreamy Stay Immersed In Nature

Flickering fire pits and free-standing tubs, this is the ultimate NSW escape.

Things To Do

Cosy Up With Fireside Toasted Marshmallows And Snow Showers At This Free Winter Pop-Up

 From Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June, World Square is transforming into a whimsical Firepit Garden. 

Local Escapes

The Best Accommodation In Orange For A Wine-Filled Weekend In 2025

From luxurious hotels to cosy bed and breakfasts, we've got you covered for the best places to stay in Orange when you're exploring this beautiful wine region.

Bars & Pubs

The Espy

The Espy is a breezy, open-air waterfront bar and casual dining spot in Manly.

Restaurants

Pippis Cronulla

Pippis is a waterfront Australian-Italian BYO restaurant in Cronulla’s Calico Marina.

Restaurants

Mina Maria

Situated on Newtown’s vegan mile, Mina Maria serves elevated, Euro-inspired, plant-based creations.

Restaurants

Saint Peter

Saint Peter is a globally acclaimed restaurant owned by pioneer chef Josh Niland. The Paddington restaurant sees him champion Australian seafood, applying unconventional cooking techniques and treatments to offer a must-try Sydney dining experience.