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Bar Besuto is a shrine to top-shelf Japanese whisky—and an extension of the experience of one of Sydney's best omakase, Besuto.

At the historic Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool in the Domain precinct and overlooking Sydney Harbour, Oh Boy serves breakfasts, bottomless brunches and lunches, poolside snacks, and post-swim treats and coffee.

You know these guys are pretty serious about pizza when they legally change their names to Joey Pepperoni and Marty McFly. Well, maybe not so serious—but definitely dedicated to a good time and a great slice of pie. 

A North Sydney restaurant and bar with fire, wood and charcoal at its heart, Poetica Bar & Grill is a refined but relaxed spot by Etymon Group (The Charles Grand Brasserie and Bar, Loulou Bistro, Boulangerie & Traiteur, and Tiva).

High up on the slopes of Bowen Mountain, hatted restaurant Amara is hidden within the spectacular Spicers Sangoma Retreat, overlooking the property's tranquil pool, peaceful bushland, and an incredible sky-high view of the Sydney basin. 

Nestled into peaceful bushland on the slopes of Bowen Mountain, Spicers Sangoma Retreat is a certified eco-retreat that is perfect for couples looking to slip away from the hustle and bustle and step into nature.

Ahead of its 80th anniversary in 2024, Rushcutters Bay’s Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (the home of the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race) has introduced a waterfront venue by The Boathouse Group.

Joining Sydney’s swell of modern Korean restaurants, Funda is a CBD restaurant combining Seoul’s vibrant energy with formal European kitchen techniques.

A reimagining of Odd Culture’s boundary-pushing King Street bottle shop, SPON is a Newtown wine bar and retail space that shakes up the traditional format of perusing and purchasing wine to encourage discovery.

Celebrating unmistakable Korean flavours and dishes in a bright and leafy setting, The Evergreen Chatswood is a Sydney Korean restaurant with plenty of modern flair.

NOMAD Sydney in Surry Hills celebrates 10 years in September 2023, offering the winning combination of a unique menu cooked over fire and smoke, an exciting wine program, and excellent hospitality seven days a week from its elegant Foster Street restaurant.

Tucano’s is a fun-filled bar and restaurant blending a modern take on Tiki with a tropical-meets-Mediteranean food menu.

Just a few clicks south of Ulladulla, this lakeside bakery has been quietly gathering fans since opening in December 2020.

Pasta master Alessandro Pavoni (who wooed Sydney with Ormeggio at the Spit) is behind a’Mare—a refined Italian restaurant by the water in Barangaroo.

The decision to eat at Chat Thai’s Haymarket location (bang in the centre of Sydney’s Thai Town, and surrounded by Thai grocers) is the easiest one you’ll make—the hardest is what to pick from their boundless and authentic menu of Thai dishes using incredibly fresh ingredients. 

A second venue by the team behind popular Pyrmont taqueria Nativo Mexican, Nu’u by Nativo is a two-storey Mexican restaurant and mezcal bar.

August 2024 update: Gelato Messina is launching Snackbar—a weekly Sunday pop-up at the Messina HQ in Marrickville—on Sunday 22 September.

Named after a Roman goddess, Cardea is an opulent speakeasy and entertainment bar lined with red velvet private booths and a glossy white grand piano.  

Hakata Gensuke first made its way to Australia via Melbourne, where it now has a cult following alongside its locations in Perth—and it’s finally in Sydney.

Opening in October 2023, W Sydney will be topped off with a sleek two-level rooftop bar called 29/30.

Elevate the beloved yum cha at Crown Sydney’s luxurious Silks.

Cult favourite A.P Bakery is now wielding its flour powers in the Sydney CBD, serving fluffy focaccia, seasonal sweet and savoury pastries, loaded toasties and baguettes, cookies, cakes, and whole loaves from a hole-in-the-wall bakery on Barrack Street.

Pilu at Freshwater is one of those rare gems that boasts a unique combination of spectacular views, an experienced service team and, most importantly, unforgettable regional Italian food. 

While Rockpool Bar & Grill is an iconic Sydney restaurant, the attached Rockpool Bar is also well worth a visit for a knockoff, luxe bar menu, or nightcap in an elegant CBD setting.

Widely regarded as one of the best spots in Sydney to order a steak, Rockpool Bar & Grill is a CBD heavyweight restaurant with a lot of sophistication.

Ester Spirits' fiery red gin bottles have popped up at the likes of Quay, Sean’s Panorama, and Continental Deli. At their Marrickville distillery and tasting room, you can go deep on the Sydney-born gin with tasting flights, mandarin gimlets, and gin-ready snacks like fresh tomatoes, A.P. bread, pickled onions, and canned goods. 

Packed with bars, restaurants and things to see, Surry Hills is an ideal spot to base yourself, and the bold new ADGE Hotel + Residences joins the handful of eclectic Sydney boutique hotels in the area.

Set on a working cherry orchard in Orange NSW, Basalt offers up a spectacular way to experience the scenery and specialties of the region.  

KODA Cutters is widely regarded as one of the best hair salons in Sydney—and their new boutique-style salon in the QVB is the perfect mix of top-tier hair treatments, luxurious design, and relaxation. 

Drawing from Italy’s rich and diverse culinary heritage, Bottega Coco is a stylish and innovative all-day restaurant and patisserie joining the lineup of impressive eateries in Barangaroo.

In the breathtaking Western Foyers of the Sydney Opera House, Midden by Mark Olive is an indoor/outdoor Australian eatery drawing from the Bundjalung chef’s Indigenous heritage to hero Australian ingredients like wattle seed, bush honey, saltbush and succulents.

Fire, steam, smoke and ice are the heart of Woodcut in Barangaroo’s Crown Tower, as they combine in a luxe and completely Australian dining experience overlooking Darling Harbour where your eyes feast first.

Lola’s Italian and Bar (formerly Lola’s Level 1) brings a welcoming Italian restaurant to Bondi Beach, with an extensive drinks menu to accompany the panoramic views, homemade ceramics, and second-to-none service.

Delve into Sydney's past with inventive cocktails and revived classics at Bar 1880, in the historic home of Bulletin Magazine, which started in 1880 and was one of Australia’s longest-running publications before it ceased printing in 2008.

Built into one of Transvaal Avenue's iconic white terrace cottages, Dr Adam Brown Skin & Cosmetics is a beauty sanctuary specialising in clinical skin treatments. 

Lenny Briskets is a food truck turned NYC-inspired deli cafe and diner serving some of Sydney's best Reubens, alongside other top-notch New Yorker-style sandwiches.

Ken's Continental is a European-style deli, cafe, and sandwich shop by Michael Mu Sung, the founder of Farmhouse and Bones Ramen.

Joining the brotherhood of Pellegrino 2000 and Bistrot 916, Clam Bar takes inspiration from the iconic steakhouses of New York, with plenty of love for Aussie seafood and beef.

Joining Merivale’s buzzing ivy precinct, Oti’ is a by-the-slice pizza joint and sandwich shop from Totti’s executive chef Mike Eggert.

Joining Sydney’s collection of Japanese venues offering an omakase, Moku serves a unique blend of Japanese techniques and native Australian ingredients in a heritage sandstone building in Darlinghurst.

From the Efendy group, Baharat is a cocktail bar and spice shop inspired by Taksim's nightlife and street bars, and the fragrant spice markets of Istanbul.

Tucked into a sleek renovated terrace on Fitzroy Street, Fauna is a neighbourhood restaurant serving polished contemporary Australian with Italian ideas and subtle Filipino influences. 

From ex-Momofuku chef Richard Borg, Smoking Gringos has arrived on the scene and is serving some of Sydney's greatest and sauciest birria tacos. 

As well as its luxe suites and fancy five-star amenities, the spectacular W Sydney hotel is also a dining destination with mega restaurant "BTWN" (an abbreviation of "between") as the centrepiece.

On the ground level of the historic Hinchcliff House at Circular Quay, Grana serves lunch and dinner.

Greens Super Market is Australia’s first completely plant-based supermarket, with a mission to make plant-based living more accessible and affordable, and bust the myth that making environmentally conscious choices has to cost and arm and a leg.

The Light Years crew has added another jewel to their crown, with the opening of a bold new Middle Eastern restaurant championing charcoal-grilled cuisine. The aptly named Smoking Camel showcases vibrant interiors, share-style dishes cooked over charcoal and fragrant cocktails, all set against a neon backdrop. 

By day, Makaveli is a cool breezy beach cafe. At night, it's a cute cocktail spot with snacks and small plates on the menu.  

Enmore bakery Saga’s closure in June 2023 might have broken a few hearts, but appetites were more than piqued by owner Andy Bowden’s assurance that a new project was coming soon.

While our shores were long awaiting a dedicated Golden Goose store, Sydney now plays host to two boutiques: the first located in Sydney’s CBD and a second outpost at Bondi Junction. 

Enmore Road's 70s-inspired dive bar, Enmore Country Club is a rootin'-tootin' good time thanks to its curated list of natural wines, local beers and seasonal cocktails that are all switched up regularly—meaning it's a local definitely worth repeat visits.

Searching for a wine bar that'll subvert your expectations? Bar SOUL is Sydney's first Korean tapas bar. It's intimate, candlelit, and warm—with an impressive menu from a former Michelin Star chef. 

Swillhouse, the hospitality group behind Restaurant Hubert, The Baxter Inn, and Alberto's Lounge, has finally opened Le Foote—and it's been a long time coming.

Shopping in Sydney will get a whole lot more exciting when cult Scandi brand GANNI opens its doors at The Galeries on Friday 2 June. 

Nestled into some of the Blue Mountains' most picturesque bushland, Megalong Restaurant is a paddock-to-plate dining experience in the purest form. 

This sunny yellow spot next to Marrickville Station soft launched in May 2023, serving a neat range of sweet treats with a full menu yet to be revealed.

From Tristan Rosier and the team behind Arthur on Bourke Street in Surry Hills, Jane is an intimate diner a few blocks up, in the former Ume Burger spot.

Cult-status bakery Lode Pies' second location can be found within the Sydney Place dining precinct in the heart of Circular Quay. 

Nightly gigs, smash burgers, and brown butter Espresso Martinis. This iconic Parramatta Road pub has entered a new era under the guidance of PUBLIC hospitality group. 

From the creator of the ultra-famous Strawberry Watermelon cake, HEARTHE is a cake shop and cafe concept.