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As part of its 50th anniversary program, Sydney Opera House is hosting a nostalgic fish and chips pop-up for four weeks this summer.

Freshly unveiled following a $30 million makeover, Manly Pacific - MGallery is once again welcoming guests to soak up its elevated coastal offering, with a rooftop pool and bar, a sundeck with an infrared sauna, an eclectic new lobby bar, and a dedicated events floor.

Gluten-free bakeries are really having a moment in Sydney right now. What might seem like a niche concept has blossomed into a cult flour-free category, with scores of fans queueing up for finessed baked goods, all of them sans wheat.

If bottomless fiestas, Beluga caviar bumps and apple pie tacos sound like your pico de gallo, you’ll want to head into Don Casamigos. 

A sibling to Jessi Singh's popular modern Indian Daughter-In-Law venues in Melbourne, Adelaide and Byron Bay, Pinky-Ji is a lively and unauthentic restaurant serving elevated Australian Indian cuisine in the heart of Sydney's CBD.

Fresh from the team behind Roller's Bakehouse and Butterboy, Norma's Deli is Manly's new Greek-inspired deli cafe and all-day diner, complete with cocktails, wine, bespoke olive oils, fresh-baked pita, and perfect saganaki. 

Complete with a cocktail bar, plush peachy interiors, and a full suite of beauty services, Mary Keith is a serene slice of paradise in the heart of the CBD. 

Chef Ollie Wong-Hee has clocked time in the kitchen at Mr. Wong, Sixpenny, and Ester—some of Sydney's best restaurants—but these days you'll find him at Bar Heather in Byron Bay. 

Broadway has changed a lot since the days of Purple Sneakers parties at the Abercrombie (cue monolithic university buildings, slick apartments, and futuristic shopping centres). But the beloved Chippendale boozer, closed almost a decade ago, is in a new era.

A small bar with a big purpose, Daintree has partnered with environmental movement HalfCut to raise funds to protect rainforests and wildlife in conjunction with Traditional Owners, donating half of all its profits to the cause.

The talented team behind Surry Hills' Tuscan-inspired eatery Giuls has officially expanded its footprint, setting up their signature striped umbrellas in a brand-new spot on Stanley Street.

A fresh sun-soaked cafe in Leichhardt, La Bottega is bringing a slice of the Italian coastline to Sydney's Inner West.

Oxford Street's quieter days are coming to an end. The once vibey nightlife strip in Darlinghurst is entering a new era with a burst of new openings, from small bars to mini nightclubs and late-night diners. And the latest is Meraki—a multi-storey arts hub, complete with two bars, an art gallery, and a mini-theatre. 

Sydney's bakery scene just keeps getting better and better. Mia Dolci Italiani—which is an Italian pasticceria to be precise—has been dreamt up by Da Orazio chef Orazio D’Elia and classically trained Italian pastry chef Riccardo Falcone (ex-Rockpool).

NSW’s first location from Scottish craft beer giants BrewDog, this whopping Eveleigh pub and beer garden can accommodate 720 patrons inside and 190 outside across its historic Locomotive Workshop setting.

Kissuu is a modern Japanese venue for late-night dining and drinking that’ll see you go from dinner to disco in a flash.

The spot at the end of Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont will enter a new era with Sala. The famous wharf venue was once upon a time home to Flying Fish and most recently Chuuka, a Chinese-Japanese collab between Chase Kojima and Victor Liong.

A seventh location for the well-known purveyors of Lebanese food, Al Aseel Parramatta dishes up a modern take on Lebanese cuisine, offering a vibrant and memorable experience to each diner.

The Charles is the newest venue from the team behind French favourite Loulou Bistro in Lavender Bay. It's an elegant, decadent affair complete with lashings of black marble, a wrap-around mezzanine, a sculptural staircase, and twinkling chandeliers. 

Good news: one of Sydney's best bars has officially expanded its footprint.

Boasting a luxe fit-out blending contemporary design with Porter House’s heritage 1870s elements like wooden beams and original brick, Spice Trader fills the top floor of the striking space with a 14-metre green marble bar and polished hospitality.

Hawke's Brewing Co. launched back in 2017, a beautiful beer collab between David Gibson, Nathan Lennon, and former Australian Prime Minister, Bob Hawke. But while the beer has soared in popularity since, the brand has never had a brick-and-mortar brewery—that is until now. 

From the team behind icons Sweet Belem Cake Boutique and Fich, Lunas Petersham is an all-day diner paying homage to its owners’ Portuguese heritage and family focus.

The tenth The Grumpy Baker to grace Sydney’s streets, the institution’s Abercrombie Lane location in the CBD offers its beloved freshly baked goodness with an Israeli twist that affirmed all the previous venues as neighbourhood favourites.

If you thought the Inner West was getting a bit ho-hum, think again. Doom Juice has landed on the scene, opening the first cellar door in the Inner West.

Situated in the most sought-after location in all of the land (ahem, Sydney), the five-star Pullman Quay Grand Sydney Harbour will capture your attention from every single angle. With the stunning Circular Quay on one side and the Royal Botanic Garden on the other, no matter which room you score, the view is guaranteed to be fab. 

For a taste of traditional tacos and uncomplicated snacks just like the street-side stalls of Oaxaca offer, Pyrmont’s Nativo Mexican is a must-visit, with seats for 14 customers (but plenty of room to scoff tacos while standing).

A sophisticated spot nestled in the World Heritage-listed Parramatta Park, Misc. is a 300-seat, all-day venue that’s suited to everything from quick pre-work visits to leisurely weekend lunches.

Nomidokoro Indigo might be Sydney's smallest Japanese eatery, but it is definitely bringing some serious A-game to the fore. 

A charming pink palace serving up snacks and small plates, Bar Louise is open seven days for a lively Spanish experience on Enmore Road.

Neil Perry's neighbour to his elegant, globally influenced restaurant Margaret, Next Door is a versatile and welcoming spot that welcomes guests from lunchtime till late.

Gone are the days when Sydney's hotel scene was scarce and sometimes uninspiring. Oxford House is the newest boutique hotel to join the city's growing collection of cool places to stay. 

With views of sparkly Woolloomooloo Bay, this three-storey 19th-century-era pub already has a lot going for it. The Woolly Bay Hotel has stood strong through Woolloomooloo's docklands heyday and into its current, more glamorous era.

Oborozuki is housed within one of Sydney's most luxurious apartment buildings—Opera Residences at Bennelong Point.

When you think basement music lounge, typically sticky floors and plastic cups come to mind. While there's definitely a space for this sort of live music experience, Tiva is offering something a bit different.

Sitting 18 storeys up with a spectacular and rare view across Surry Hills, Central Station, and the city—Kiln is Ace Hotel Sydney's rooftop dining destination. It's the hotel's crowning jewel, complete with retractable ceilings, glass walls, and chef Mitch Orr at the helm. 

TOKO was one of a handful of restaurants that really set the pace in Surry Hills way back when. After 15 years in their iconic Crown Street digs, TOKO is moving on—to a new location, that is. Now, you'll find the TOKO team in the heart of the city, delivering a new but familiar TOKO experience.

Behind a revolving door on Danks Street in Waterloo, Ora is three venues in one, housed within an enormous warehouse space.

You'll find Sofia in a renovated space above one of Surry Hills' favourite watering holes, Bar Cleveland.

Perched on the corner of William and Crown Street, chances are you've made a pit stop at the old boozer known as The Strand Hotel once or twice before. The pub has been stationed there for an impressive 99 years—but now it's entering into a new era.

Travelling or dreaming of travelling? HAULIER's Paddington flagship boutique, inspired by 70s-era airport lounges, should be just the ticket. Think vintage Holiday magazines and Slim Aarons Euro summer and you've got the right vibe. 

Picture this: Pina Coladas by the beach with a second-to-none close-up view of the sand and the sparkly waves. If this is what comes to mind for you when you think "waterfront restaurant", Merivale's new beach venue The Surf Deck needs to be on your radar.

With an array of culinary delights popping up all around northern Sydney, the area is well on its way to rivalling parts of the inner city. Now, joining the line-up this spring is new North Sydney venue, Rafi.

Being a full-time vegan in Sydney is becoming dreamier every day. As well as flavour-packed bowls of gnocchi, pho, tacos, and pub grub—thanks to Glebe’s plant-based patisserie Oh My Days—we’ve also got vegan croissants, pain au chocolat, and almond croissants. 

Gelato colours, natural wine, a Michelin-trained chef, and easy-drinking "chill, not craft" beers.

Picking up where Bea left off in the iconic noodle bowl-shaped Barangaroo House building, Rekōdo is a restaurant and vinyl bar inspired by Japanese listening rooms. 

In the historic QVB, tucked behind a hidden entrance and beyond plush velvet curtains, you'll find ESQ. The prohibition-era, NY-style speakeasy is part bar, part dining room—and a whole lotta fun.

From the talented team behind Light Years, Moonlight Hibachi and Wine Bar is a whole new reason to make tracks for Byron Bay. 

The Italo wave continues in Sydney's leafy, well-heeled suburb of Paddington with the arrival of a casual Sicilian diner on buzzy South Dowling Street. While there are many cafes and go-to lunch spots on South Dowling—namely South Dowling Sandwiches and Boots Darling—there aren't many restaurants. Until now, that is.

Sydney is a city with world-famous harbours and beaches. So naturally, we're also home to some venues with spectacular seaside views. Among them, the St George Sailing Club in Sans Souci has held its prime view of the sparkly Georges River for well over a century.

It's been a minute since Lennox Hastie made a huge splash on the Netflix series Chef's Table: BBQ. But the acclaimed Firedoor chef has opened something new in Sydney. 

BaaOinkMoo (or "BOM" for short) is the newest Korean BBQ joint in Sydney. You'll find it over in the new Ed Square dining precinct in South West Sydney—drenched in pink and purple neon and raring for a good time.

Sydney's bagel scene has scored a new player. Down a leafy street in Redfern, you'll find George Street Deli—a spot for authentic NYC-style bagels, pretzels, and homemade lemonade. 

Rumble is a stunning South East Asian-inspired diner perfect for pre-theatre dining at The Star.

If you love flavour and sharing a spontaneous meal amongst fifteen of your favourite friends, then this eclectic street food diner is right up your alley—with a menu stacked full of dishes to take your tastebuds from China to Hong Kong, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. 

Remember when Oxford Street, like Kings Cross, used to be one of Sydney's most vibing nighttime destinations? Noir is the latest venue on a mission to reignite the age-old Oxford Street flame.

A bit over a year after The Taliban took over Kabul, a new Sydney social enterprise cafe opened called Kabul Social. The CBD venue is located on the ground level of the MetCentre and celebrates the food, stories, culture, and people of Afghanistan.

From the crew behind Mister Gee, you'll find Ruby's over in Concord, slinging boxes of American-style fried chicken wings and tenders with crinkle-cut fries and housemade pickles.

Huge news for beer lovers in the Eastern Suburbs—the area's first-ever brewery is opening in Bondi, right across the iconic beach. Founded by a group of mates—Adam Richards, Oliver dos Remedios, Gareth Morton, Loren Morton, and Scotty Morgan, Curly Lewis is a welcome addition to the beachside suburbs bar scene. Bring on summer arvo dips and sunset sips, stat.

If you're a longtime lover of natural wine, craft brews, and small-batch sake, you're likely no stranger to DRNKS. Widely considered one of the pioneering natty wine purveyors in the country, the online booze retailer has grown up and now has a bricks-and-mortar store in Alexandria.