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Inside Sydney’s Haunted Laneways: Free Spooky Markets, Murder Bars And A Halloween Mansion Party

Halloween is just around the corner, and our most haunted precinct is gearing up to transform into a playground for all ages with the return of Ghost in The Rocks.

Food & Drink

What’s Open In Sydney On The Labour Day Public Holiday 2025

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

Travel

The Absolute Best Accommodation In Byron Bay In 2025

From luxury stays to budget escapes and everything in between, here is our guide to the best accommodation in Byron Bay. 

Food & Drink

The Woodstock

One of Western Sydney's most iconic pubs is set to reopen this weekend as The Woodstock, following a multi-million dollar facelift by the Solotel Group. The team has done a number on what was previously known as the Carousel Inn, giving it a brand new look—new outdoor spaces, a family friendly bistro, and an events centre. 

Restaurants

Elliott’s

Elliott’s is a modern all-day bistro and live music joint from the crew behind beloved Sydney restaurants Esteban and tqm.

Bars & Pubs

We Three Bar

From mother-daughter duo Alli and Catherine, We Three Bar is a Marrickville staple with a stacked wine list, weekly specials and a lotta love for the local arts scene.

Restaurants

Vin-Cenzo’s

From the team behind Bar Copains, Vin-Cenzo’s opens on 21 August 2025—consider this your heads-up to book in early.

Features

Conscious Consumption: How To Shop Your Values, According To Our Team

Shopping your values can be easier said than done, so we asked our team for their best advice on putting your money where your mouth is.

Food & Drink

Secret Menu Alert: These Venues Are Serving Exclusive Dishes For One Month Only

From 1 October to 31 October, six of our favourite restaurants across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are dusting off the dishes they’ve been keeping under wraps.

Features

The Ultimate Guide To Designing A Trending Kitchen That Matches Your Vibe In 2025

From morning brews to late night snacks, the kitchen is the heart of the home, so it's important to get it right. 

Cafes

Skittle Lane Roastery & Coffee Bar

Skittle Lane has been brewing up a second location on Sydney's Northern Beaches in Brookvale. 

Restaurants

Gran Torino

Housed in the former Song Bird site, Gran Torino is Neil Perry's modern Italian diner in Double Bay. 

Food & Drink

Homer Rogue Taverna

Homer Rogue Taverna is a gritty, graffiti-streaked Greek restaurant in Cronulla, reminiscent of an Athens taverna.

Cafes

District Eatery

District Eatery is a sleek brunch spot in Gladesville. 

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants In Sydney To Book Right Now

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

Things To Do

Focus In: This Epic Film And Photography Festival Could Send You To Rome

Clear your calendars and charge your cameras, crew—the biggest photography festival of the year is back.

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.

Restaurants

Flaminia

Two decades after opening Pilu at Freshwater, Giovanni Pilu and Marilyn Annecchini expand their coastal legacy with Flaminia—an Italian restaurant cradled by Sydney Harbour. 

Restaurants

24 York

This swish Sydney CBD restaurant serves only one main dish: steak frites.

Restaurants

Loulou Bistro Martin Place

Loulou Bistro is now open in Martin Place with its beloved three-day steak frites and a $2 happy hour. 

Restaurants

Gina Pasta Bar

Gina Pasta Bar is a gorgeous waterfront Italian restaurant in Barangaroo from the team behind Izgara and Malika Bakehouse. 

Things To Do

The Best Places To Watch The Sunrise In Sydney

Start your day with a stellar Sydney sunrise.

Travel

Score Massive Savings On Your Next Trip To Bali With This Huge Holiday Sale

Traveloka’s Spring Sale couldn’t have come at a better time.

Travel

7 Noosa Restaurants Where The Vibes Are As Good As The Food

The vibes in Noosa are immaculate and the dishes are bucket list-worthy.

Restaurants

Young Palace

Bringing personal passion to Potts Point, renowned chef Sam Young is opening his Chinese restaurant Young Palace this August. Sam Young and his partner, Grace Chen, are drawing from all of the Chinatowns they’ve travelled to around the globe, and hope to incorporate every good ingredient into their one, inclusive restaurant.

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.

TV & Movies

33 Of The Best Netflix Documentaries To Watch In September 2025

We've rounded up the best Netflix documentaries you need to watch right now. From the intriguing to the shocking, it’s all here.

TV & Movies

46 Of The Best Shows And Movies On Disney Plus Australia (October 2025 Edition)

Kick back and dive into the best Disney+ has to offer in Australia and New Zealand for 2025.

TV & Movies

64 Of The Best Movies On Netflix Australia To Stream Tonight (October 2025)

Stay updated with the best movies and documentaries on Netflix Australia this month. Your ultimate streaming guide is here.

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

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 

Things To Do

Dust Off Your Cowboy Boots: We’re Throwing A Country Rodeo At Marrickville Bowls

For one night only, we’re throwing a cider-sippin’, boot-scootin’ shindig at Marrickville Bowls Club. 

News

Sydney’s CBD Is Getting A Facelift: Starting With Town Hall Square

Here's everything you need to know about the new and improved Town Hall Square, and when we can expect to start enjoying it.

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.

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

Felons Seafood

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

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 October, and beyond.

Entertainment

Where To Watch the NRL Grand Final in Sydney

The NRL grand final is kicking off on Sunday 5 October at Accor Stadium, bringing intense Aussie energy and entertainment to the big screen. With Teddy Swims headlining the game's entertainment, here are the best pubs and spots to get the full, energised experience.

Things To Do

The Best Things To Do In Sydney This Weekend

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

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

Master Mixologists And Tokyo Takeovers: Prepare For Two Nights Of Japanese Cocktail Magic

With two bartender takeovers set to shake up the Highball in true Tokyo style, this  is the go-to spring spot for inventive cocktails and next-level Japanese bites.

Travel

PSA: Singapore Airlines Just Announced Huge Flight Deals For Next Year’s Euro Summer

Watching Euro summers through IG stories got you craving your own adventure? Lucky for you, Singapore Airlines just dropped its Early Bird fares for next year. 

Features

It’s Time We Expected More From The Brands We Love—Here’s Why

More than ever, we don't just want our values to be reflected in brands' messaging, we want to see them in practice, from the shop floor to HQ.

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.

Under the influence

Purposeful Leisure: Meg Washington And Nick Waterman Are Finding Creative Freedom On The Gold Coast

The Gold Coast has long been embraced for its relaxed, beachy life, but the coastal city is also Australia’s movie industry hub. 

Under the influence

“The Art Becomes The Artifact”: Meg Washington And Nick Waterman On Telling Australian Stories

The creative couple and long-time collaborators have always been drawn to movies and music that hold a mirror up to who we are as Australians—the good, the bad, the fraught, the collective.

Under the influence

Behind The Camera With Sianna Catullo: The First Nations Filmmaker Creating More Pathways For Mob

Join us as we sit down with Sianna Catullo, the Naarm-based founder of Blakground Productions, a majority Aboriginal-owned and led production company. Sianna and her team shoot incredible content by Community for Community—videos with heaps of heart, care and cracking cinematography. 

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. 

Food & Drink

From Homemade Pizza To Hotpot: These Are The Best Wines For Your Weeknight Faves

Australia is home to some incredible winemakers producing delicious drops, so why not pair them with your midweek MVPs? 

Things To Do

Whisky Highballs And Irish Coffees: A New Luxe Bar Just Launched And Tetsuya’s On The Menu

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.

Features

Adam Gilchrist Talks Swapping The Cricket Pitch For Agave Fields And How El Arquero Found Its Name

The story of El Arquero’s naming sounds like something out of a founder's biopic. Mates sitting around the table in an Italian bistro, tossing around names, scrawling English to Mexican translations on a paper napkin. Until Adam Gilchrist —yes, that Gilchrist, of Australian cricket fame — typed ‘the keeper’ into Google Translate.

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.