The Latest

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

These Luxe Retreats Are Some of Australia’s Best—And They Just Dropped an Epic Sale

From rainforests to art deco terrace homes, treat yourself to a retreat among picturesque surroundings this Easter. 

Restaurants

The Best Banquets And Set Menus In Sydney Under $100

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

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. 

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. 

Local Escapes

26 Of The Best Stays Near Brisbane For Big Groups

We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite Airbnbs perfect for big groups near Brisbane, so all that’s left to do is work out the maths (they’re cheap if you divide the price by eight).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Things To Do

The Ultimate Night Out: Your 2025 Sydney Comedy Festival Guide

With this year marking the event’s 20th anniversary and its biggest program to date, Sydney Comedy Festival is set to roll into town for a month of cracking jokes. 

U:L Recommends

Mother’s Day 2025: Thoughtful Gift Ideas For Every Type Of Mum

Find the perfect Mother's Day gift for the most important woman in your life. Our hand-picked selection of unique and thoughtful gifts is sure to make her day.

Travel

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.

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.

Restaurants

40Res

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

Restaurants

15 Of The Best Omakase Dining Experiences In Sydney Right Now

If you've never sat down for omakase with a handful of guests and a chef preparing 20-odd courses in front of you—it's time you got in the know.

Travel

These Are The Sights, Scents And Flavours That Define A Trip To Brisbane

 Next-gen artists lighting up the city, tropical islands, ancient rainforests and sun-soaked afternoons await.

U:L Recommends

Slouchy To Barrel Leg: Your Guide To Finding Jeans That Fit Every Vibe

From casual Friday to Sunday lunch with the gals, good denim works for every occasion.

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.

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.

Bars & Pubs

20 Of The Best Bars In Sydney’s Inner West Right Now

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.

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.

Things To Do

Gigs, Fried Chicken And Cocktails: Everything To Expect At Our Exclusive LA Takeover

We’re taking over the iconic Hollywood Quarter to throw one helluva party in the USA (in Sydney)—and you're invited.

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. 

Restaurants

Flora

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

Local Escapes

17 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. 

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..

What's On

The Best Things To Do In Sydney This Weekend

Your guide to the best things to do in Sydney this weekend. 

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.

Restaurants

Mister Grotto

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

Restaurants

The Best Mother’s Day Lunches, Brunches And More In Sydney

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. 

Local Escapes

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

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

Travel

8 Reasons You Need To Book A Winter Vacay To New Zealand In 2025

With a massive 5-day birthday sale going on right now at Air New Zealand, there’s no excuse not to get your diaries out and start organising your next unforgettable adventure.  

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.

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. 

Gifts

The Best Florists And Flower Delivery In Sydney Right Now

Nothing hits quite the same as receiving a bunch of flowers—even when you've bought them yourself.

Things To Do With Kids

A 10-Room, Bubble-Themed Immersive Exhibition Is Coming To Sydney

A magical immersive world of light, colour and bubbles is coming to Sydney with Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience.

Things To Do With Kids

14 Of The Best Things To Do With Kids In The Shire

These are Urban List's picks for best way to entertain the kids in The Shire, including outdoor and indoor activities.

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.

Bars & Pubs

The Espy

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

Restaurants

30 Of The Best Italian Restaurants In Sydney Right Now

A guide to the top Italian restaurants in Sydney—from buzzing wine bars and pizza joints to fine diners with stunning water views.

Local Escapes

13 Top-Rated NSW Airbnbs With Pools

We've done the research for you, and found the most incredible Airbnbs with private pools in NSW.

Food & Drink

Meet The Vendors At This Western Sydney Precinct Blending Food, Culture And Community

Mason & Main hosts a range of food and retail destinations, each playing their own role in celebrating community and culture. 

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.

Wellness

Sense Of Self Sydney

When Sense Of Self opens on the edge of Surry Hills and Paddington in 2025, it'll be the largest bathhouse in Sydney.

Local Escapes

22 Romantic Getaways In Victoria That Are Swoonworthy

Planning the perfect romantic escape can be tough when life is hectic. So Urban List has done the hard work for you, searching high and low to bring you 22 of the best romantic getaways in Victoria. 

Travel

Here’s How To Spend 72 Hours In Auckland, According To A Local

Just a short flight from Australia's Eastern Seaboard, Auckland is close enough for a quick escape, but far enough to reset your rhythm—this is how to make the most of it in 72 hours.

Travel

16 Of The Best Restaurants In Paris For Your 2025 Euro Trip

To help you explore the crème de la crème of Parisian dining, we’ve narrowed it down to the best 16 restaurants in Paris to hit up in 2025.

Wellness

One Playground: Urban Oasis

Urban Oasis is a Surry Hills wellness centre by boutique Sydney fitness and wellness brand One Playground.

Restaurants

Olympus

Olympus brings the philosophy of Greek dining to Surry Hills and Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane dining precinct.

Bakeries & Delis

Lune Croissanterie Sydney

After years of anticipation, world-renowned Melbourne export Lune Croissanterie will open in Sydney on Saturday 7 December, 2024.

Restaurants

Island Radio

Island Radio is a pumping Sydney restaurant in the Wunderlich Lane lifestyle precinct, where Surry Hills and Redfern meet.