It's easy to get stuck hitting up the same spots in your city—the same well-trodden path of pubs, restaurants, walking spots and post-weekend stories that leave you feeling like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day. Luckily, Urban List and RedBalloon are here to break the cycle. We've partnered up with the memory-making experts to curate a series of two-stop, Sydney-based experiences to enjoy with your nearest and dearest.
The beauty of Sydney is there's always something new to do—memories to make and ways to connect with loved ones. The struggle is knowing where to start. These curated crawls are designed to help you see the city in a whole new light and create stories worth sharing along the way. So whether you're planning a catch-up for mates, dates, or anything in between, we've done all the hard work for you.
PSA: they're only running for a short time and spots are limited, so read on for what's on offer and get booking ASAP.
Sky-High, Two-Stop Progressive Dinner
If your idea of the perfect night consists of great conversation and even better food, this one's for you. On the menu? A RedBalloon x Urban List progressive dinner taking you through two iconic spots.
The night starts 83 floors up at the city's highest bar, Bar 83, where you'll be treated to a glass of house wine or champagne and a snack from the specially curated chef's menu of the day.
For the main event, head two floors down to Infinity, for your main and a decadent dessert. You'll take your pick from a stunning selection of menu faves, including mains like grilled Snowy River trout, lamb with braised and pickled daikon and dry-aged duck with smoked plum sauce. And for dessert? Top things off with coffee and lemon myrtle profiteroles, a quince tart with clotted cream or Sauternes custard (to name a few). You'll also get a complimentary glass of wine or bubbles to sip as you savour the night.
With an incredible view, food and the right company by your side, it's set to be a night you won't forget.
THE DETAILS
What: Progressive Dinner (two-stop experience)
When: Monday–Friday, 7 October–16 November
Where: Level 4, 108 Market St, Sydney
Cost: $210 per person
For more information, head here.
Sound Healing Session & European Deli Lunch
In need of a reset? Struggling to carve out time to decompress? This RedBalloon x Urban List experience is for you.
Kick things off with an immersive sound healing session. Designed to support your physical and emotional wellbeing, it's 90 minutes of multi-sensory grounding. Recline on a heated waterbed as low-frequency vibrations give you a full-body massage, easing tension, boosting circulation and encouraging serious relaxation. As you melt into the massage, calming frequencies and gentle light travel through the room to create a meditative state where you can completely unwind. Who knows? You might just find your new favourite way to destress.
Once you've found your zen, head just five minutes down the road to Continental Deli and tuck into a classic lunch with a twist. Take your pick from deli sangas like meatball and parmigiano, roast veg, and mortadella, paired with a canned cocktail and a solid debrief on your zen morning. Sip on an Espresso Mar-tinny, Coffee Can-hattan or Cosmopoli-tin.
Relaxation, good conversation and a tasty lunch to match? Sounds like the perfect date to us.
THE DETAILS
What: Sound Healing Session & Classic Deli Lunch (two-stop experience)
When: Monday–Friday, 7 October–16 November
Where: Level 1, 241 King St, Newtown and 210 Australia St, Newtown
Cost: $125 per person
For more information, head here.
Experiences must be booked in advance and spots are limited, so grab your favourite person and book your RedBalloon x Urban List experience now—hit your city and switch up today into a story you'll be telling tomorrow. Explore more here.
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