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Here’s what’s open in Sydney this Monday, 6 October 2025, for the Labour Day public holiday.

From Friday, 8 August until Saturday, 8 November, Suntory Bar is taking over Whisky Thief at Prefecture 48—Sydney’s first and only Japanese dining precinct.

Whether you're chasing a cheeky happy hour offer, a free midweek activity or a weekend feast worthy of rounding up the crew, we’ve found something special for every day of the week.

From Saturday 20 to Sunday 21 September, Wingboy’s Sydney stores are rolling out limited-edition heart-shaped boxes full of tender-loving chicken and three spicy sauces

Whether you’re chasing a city staycay, a beachside break, or a nature retreat together, these dog-friendly stays are fit for two and four-legged luxury.

Experimental cocktails, one-off takeovers, and seasonal feasts are all on the cards in September. 

...Ready for it? Here are the best Taylor Swift-themed events in and around Sydney. 

If you’re feeling major FOMO from all your mates’ Europe plans—same. But here’s a little secret: you don’t need to fly 24 hours to tap into that same dreamy holiday energy.

We Aussies are a pretty healthy bunch, so it's no wonder we host some of the best fitness events in the world—these are the best fun runs, marathons, triathlons, obstacle courses and ocean swims in Australia coming up in 2025. 

This dreamy dining and drinking playground is set to be tastier than ever, and the best part is: entry is completely free. 

The queen of pop-rap herself, Doja Cat, is coming to Singapore later this year with the Ma Vie World Tour.

The queen of pop-rap herself, Doja Cat, is coming to Australia and New Zealand later this year with the Ma Vie World Tour.

Your guide to Melbourne's best concerts and live gigs this year. 

Your guide to the best concerts coming to Sydney in 2025. 

If Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life Of A Showgirl, were Sydney venues, this is what each track would be.

Celebrated chef Matt Moran and hospitality powerhouse Solotel are handing over the keys of Opera Bar to Applejack Hospitality after 24 years of shaping Sydney's iconic harbourfront venue. 

To celebrate the highly anticipated new season, the cast (and outcasts) are being summoned to Sydney for Wednesday Island, a one-night-only, gloriously gothic fan festival taking over Cockatoo Island.

Get ready to ditch your summer holiday plans, Tomorrowland spin-0ff CORE is officially coming to Melbourne. 

Here's our complete guide of what to eat, drink and do in Marrickville. 

Is Soho House still coming to Sydney? Here's what we know so far.

Internet-breaking eats, award-winning menus, under-the-radar gems and cafes worth planning your weekend around—Parramatta has it all.

Let’s be real: dining out in Sydney can be a real budget-buster. Urban List loves a restaurant feed as much as the next hungry Sydneysider, but a single sitting sometimes chews through our wallets faster than we can say “bill, please.”

Your guide to the best cheap eats, daily specials and affordable dining deals in Sydney right now.

Pastry to start the day? Tiramisu to top off the night? Find something delicious at these dessert spots in Sydney.

Social perks aside, Sydney’s best coworking spaces also provide you with access to luxurious facilities and benefits you mightn’t otherwise be privy to at home. From awe-inspiring aesthetics to community-minded collectives to sweeping harbour views, here are the best spots in Sydney to share a desk.

Beachfront dining, harbour views and pure wow factor: Sydney has it all when it comes to iconic dining spots.

Humble chicken pieces are turned into skewered, flame-kissed perfection at Sydney's best yakitori spots. 

Our pick of the best bars in Sydney right now—and what to drink when you’re there.

From hidden local gems and fancy fine diners to cheap eats like chicken tikka tacos, these are the best restaurants in Parramatta right now. 

Forget restaurants and bars, bathhouses are the new ‘it’ spot in Sydney.

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

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

We’re all for stretching a night out—especially when the cocktails are dialled up, the bites are bold, and buzzing entertainment induces napkin-swirling and tabletop boogies.

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

Get your rally on at Sydney's best pickleball courts and social clubs.  

From cosy homewares and winter fashion to affordable beauty products, these dupes prove you can live like a baller on a budget. 

Sydney's western suburbs are a mecca for buzzing brunch spots and cafes—these are our 10 favourites right now. 

From cosy cabins to luxury escapes, we've rounded up the best Hawkesbury River accommodation near Sydney for couples, families and group getaways. 

If, like us, you’ve been daydreaming of a Euro escape, we’ve found the perfect shortcut that doesn’t require a passport.

Skip shared meal negotiations with these budget-friendly banquet set menus at Sydney's best restaurants. 

The Inner West is home to some of the best bars in Sydney—from dimly lit cocktail lounges and natural wine bars to open-air rooftops and old-school pubs.

From high teas to long lunches, set menus and beautiful brunches, we've found over 80 of the best things to do in Sydney with Mum for Mother's Day in 2025. 

Create your own culinary journey with Sydney’s all-you-can-eat buffets—think unlimited sushi, fresh seafood, delectable desserts, and endless servings of dishes from around the globe, all on one plate.

Pistachio treats are hitting menus left, right and centre from pistachio crookies and pistachio matcha to viral Dubai chocolate strawberry cups—these are the best pistachio treats in Sydney. 

From fish markets and seafood shops to home delivery services, Sydney/Eora is swimming in fresh seafood, perfect for musseling up a fish-focused feast at home.

Summer might be wrapping up, but cocktail-fuelled catch-ups are here to stay.

Discover the best cafes, bakeries, restaurants, bars and pubs open in Sydney during the Easter long weekend this year.

Embracing the essence of Euro summer, we’ve partnered with the grazing board gurus at Sandhurst to add a dose of la dolce vita to your arvo plans this month.

We’ve joined forces with Sandhurst and Bondi’s vibey eatery Rocker to throw one last sunny Sunday sesh.

In 2025, we're all for ditching the routine overhaul and making small changes that stack up to a better year.

Under five hours from Sydney you'll find family-friendly beach houses, farm stays and unique escapes with cinema rooms, incredible pools, arcade games, ping pong tables, and easy access to iconic Aussie attractions. 

The Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025 is a pretty big deal for us Melburnians.

At just $1 or $2 a pop, Sydney’s best oyster happy hours are impossible to pass up.

Sydney is a pretty romantic city, with water views galore, amazing restaurants and a burning love for a great cocktail—so of course it's packed with options for a perfect Valentine's Day.

Sydney’s Inner West is chock full of great cafes, from hole-in-the-wall joints operating on an IYKYK basis to all-day eateries with trendy fit-outs and top-tier feeds.

From hole-in-the-wall espresso bars and cozy cafes to bougie breakfast joints and all-day eateries, these are the best cafes in the Sydney CBD.

From the golden shores of Manly Beach to the tranquil beauty of Palm Beach, the Northern Beaches is a slice of paradise less than one hour from Sydney’s CBD. 

To guarantee you start 2025 in style, Urban List's roundup of Sydney's/Eora's best New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events has you covered.

Sydney's best strawberry matcha lattes, both iced and hot, bitter and sweet, with purée and without, that should be on your matcha hit list. 

The Inner West Ale Trail provides the ultimate gateway into Sydney’s craft beer scene, spanning 18 local breweries serving up 320+ unique brews within a five-kilometre radius. 

Whether you prefer sweet treats or savoury delights, the Northern Beaches has some of the best cafes to enjoy a morning coffee, all-day brekkie, brunch or lunch. 

These are the best free and cheap things to do in Sydney this month.

We've rounded up some of the best restaurants, cocktail bars, and takeaway joints around Sydney offering amazing food after that dreaded 9pm cut-off.

Celebrate the women in your life or get inspired at these empowering International Women's Day events in Sydney.

Over 300,000 fans will attend Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concerts in Sydney—so things are going to get busy.