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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. 

Local Escapes

11 Of The Best Stays Near Batemans Bay For A Coastal Escape

Get away from it all with a coastal escape to a spot where the Clyde River meets the Tasman Sea. 

Local Escapes

The Best Hotels In Singapore Worth Booking In 2025

Looking for where to stay in Singapore? From luxe stays to budget-friendly gems, here’s our ultimate guide to the best hotels in Singapore for 2025.

Restaurants

Scala Lane

Scala Lane is an intimate Italian wine and pasta bar in a Wynyard laneway.

Food & Drink

Bazaar And Bar

Bazaar and Bar is Brookvale's neighbourhood Indian restaurant and wine bar. 

Restaurants

Rasā House

Rasā House brings South and Southeast Asian cuisine to the Rose Bay waterfront in a cosy, eclectic, mid-century dining room.

Restaurants

Canvas

Canvas is a breathtaking restaurant on level four of MCA Australia in The Rocks, blending the art and culinary worlds in an ever-changing experience.

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.

Food & Drink

The 21 Best High Teas In Sydney Right Now

Served in front of stunning harbour views or in picturesque heritage gardens, Sydney has some pretty spectacular places to enjoy high tea.

What's On

Ding-Dong! The Book Of Mormon Musical Returns To Sydney’s Door

The Book of Mormon is back at Sydney’s doorstep to bring award-winning music and hysterical laughter in two-and-a-half-hour doses. 

Food & Drink

Freshie Locale

Freshie Locale is an aperitivo bar offshoot from the legends at Brookvale-based taproom, Freshwater Brewing Co. 

Cafes

La Panineria

The Italian sandwich bar does Tuscan-style schiacciata sandwiches, carbonara scrambled egg-loaded croissants, pizza by the slice, and Italian sweet treats in the Sydney CBD.

Restaurants

Toki

Toki puts an experimental spin on fine dining, bringing Asian flavours with French culinary techniques 

Bars & Pubs

Bar Demo

Bar Demo is a late-night vinyl bar in Newtown, designed for lovers of a well-crafted drink without the fuss.

Wellness

15 Of The Best Wellness Centres In Sydney Right Now

Six hand massages, astrology, acupuncture, meditation and more. If an apple a day ain’t cutting it, consider paying a visit to one of these Sydney wellness centres instead.

Things To Do

It’s After-Dark Sessions And Fine Dining Degustations At This Inner City Spot

When a stiff winter breeze whips at your ankles as soon as you step outside, the decision to stay indoors is a no-brainer.

Features

How Roberta Pecoraro Turns Mid-Week Chaos Into Heartfelt Moments On A Plate

We all know the five love languages—but for model and home cook Roberta Pecoraro, there’s one missing: cooking.

Food & Drink

Ette Sydney

Ette is a swish Sydney CBD restaurant and bar that's all about affordable, fast and fuss-free fine dining with an ever-changing menu. 

Restaurants

Shabuway

Shabuway is Sydney’s first self-service shabu shabu buffet.

Food & Drink

Coming Soon: Homer Rogue Taverna

From the brothers behind local legend Ham Cafe in Cronulla comes Homer Rogue Taverna—an gritty, graffiti streaked Greek restaurant plating up a plethora of meats, seafood, vegetables, and traditional woodfired flatbread. 

Food & Drink

Felons Seafood

Felons Seafood is a dining room and bar from Felons Brewing Co. opening in Manly in late June, 2025.

Travel

The Best Dog-Friendly Camping Spots In NSW

We've saved you a bunch of searching time and rounded up the absolute best camping grounds you can take your dog to, no strings (or leashes) attached.

Pets

Buckle Up And Plan Your Next Trip With This New Pooch-Friendly Travel Platform

Sure, vacays are great—but let's be real, they’re SO much better with our four-legged friends in tow.

Entertainment

It’s Official, The Lorde Ultrasound Tour Is Coming To Australia And New Zealand In 2026

Kiwi pop icon Lorde has finally dropped dates for the Australian and New Zealand leg of her tour. 

Food & Drink

Bombies

Bombies is the '70s-inspired rooftop bar at the Harbord Hotel in Freshwater.

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.

Food & Drink

Flaky Pastries And Glossy Tarts: Hit These Spots For A Sweet Treat

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

Things To Do

50 Of The Best Things To Do In Sydney In 2025

Here it is folks, your dedicated guide to the best things to do in Sydney.

Things To Do

Sydney’s Best Coworking Spaces That’ll Make You Dream Of Freelance

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.

Bakeries & Delis

Buttered Sydney

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

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.

Food & Drink

The Best Cake Shops And Cake Delivery In Sydney In 2025

When it comes to cakes in Sydney, it's love at first bite.

Bars & Pubs

The Best Pubs In Surry Hills For Good Beers And Great Vibes

A neat list of wildly diverse Surry Hills pubs for you to nominate as your home away from home.

Local Escapes

15 Of The Best Sydney Airbnbs For Your Next City Escape

Searching for the perfect place to stay in Sydney? Whether you're a local looking for a weekend staycation, or a traveller wondering where to stay, we've got you covered with this list of the best Airbnbs in Sydney.

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. 

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. 

Activities & Itineraries

The Best Spots To Watch The Sunset In Sydney

Here's where (and when) to watch a magical sunset in Sydney.

What's On

The Best Things To Do In Sydney This Weekend

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

Things To Do

This Cosy Christmas Festival Is Returning With Mulled Wine And A Fireside Cinema In July

Round up the crew because Christmas in July Festival is back, bringing a decadent slice of European Christmas down under. 

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.

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.

Cafes

25+ Of The Best Spots For Breakfast And Brunch In Sydney

Whether you prefer to kick things into gear with espressos or mimosas, Sydney has epic brunch spots and breakfast joints to pack out your morning routine.

Food & Drink

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

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

Activities & Itineraries

The Best Museums In Sydney And All Around NSW

Get out of the house and shake up your weekend routine with a trip to one of these amazing Sydney museums. 

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

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.

Food & Drink

Rovollo Is Sydney’s New Italian Restaurant Serving Carbonara From A 20-Kilo Cheese Wheel

Rovollo is a cosy Italian eatery and wine room in the Sydney CBD's Martin Place.

Restaurants

These Are The Best Barangaroo Restaurants Right Now

Barangaroo's dining precinct does it all—from lingering lunches to romantic waterfront date nights, Italian to Japanese, seafood to fried chicken and more.

Local Escapes

8 Of The Best Restaurants On Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island—the holiday place of the nation’s rich and famous and if you're lucky, you and yours. we’ve done the legwork and scoped out the best restaurants Hamilton Island has to offer, so get that online booking forefinger ready.

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.

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.

Things To Do

Starry Nights And Superyachts: 7 Reasons You Need To Head To Hamilton Island Race Week

You don't have to be a sailing fanatic to head to Hamilton Island Race Week. 

Travel

11 Of The Best Places To Stay On Hamilton Island In 2025

Explore the best Hamilton Island accommodation options, from luxury resorts to family-friendly stays and secluded villas. Whether you're after a romantic escape, family holiday, or relaxing retreat, our guide will help you find the perfect Hamilton Island resort for your dream getaway.

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.

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. 

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.