Directory Search

Founded in Melbourne, NIQUE's Surry Hills outpost features their full range of minimalist, monochrome and androgynous streetwear. 

Traditionally a pint-sized bar where people sipped sake while standing—the izakaya has had a few modern interpretations since its earliest life in Tokyo.

You’d be forgiven for missing this unassuming Redfern nook, but Bush isn’t a place you should skip.

Enter Sydney based painter Vicki Lee's eponymous two-storey gallery space and get ready for a sweet sensory experience. 

Pilates can be pretentious, intimidating, exclusive and really (really) expensive. Sydney’s newest Pilates studio stands out from the crowd because, well—all of these things it is not. Created by nutritionist, Pilates instructor and design grad Lucy Beaumont, Scout Pilates has more of a fun and inclusive community feel, set within a beautifully designed converted warehouse space at the south end of King Street.

Propped up against the Sydney Harbour foreshore in Balmain East, The Fenwick is one hell of a multipurpose venue bearing epic views from Barangaroo to Luna Park.

Putting down its roots on King Street, Hearth & Soul is the bricks and mortar venture for conscious cook Rachel Jelley—so you can expect all feeds to be locally sourced and organic, with pasture-raised produce at the helm.

Bringing its easy-going styling to Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Assembly Label’s Manly retail store fits perfectly with the Australian coastal lifestyle. The Scandinavian-inspired fit-out, courtesy of design duo Mr and Mrs White, breathes new life into this Manly street corner.

Your favourite Tex-Mex joint is about to hit Sydney’s South so hold on to your sombreros for mammoth margaritas, loud music and of course, fresh tacos and handmade tortillas.

If you’ve been sailing through Sydney winter quietly pining for a European summer escape—Franca could just be the hero you’ve been waiting for.

Hype up, because one of the biggest retailers of Korean beauty and hyped sheet masks is located in Sydney's QVB.

Mike McEnearney has long been a force to be reckoned with on the Sydney food scene. The former Rockpool head chef has reimagined his No. 1 Bent St space as a reiteration of his famous canteen, Kitchen by Mike. 

Inspired by the story of six head of cattle that landed in Botany Bay with the First Fleet, who then escaped and became a teetering herd of 100 somewhere in the bush near Camden—6 Head is one of Sydney's most impressive steak spots. 

If you're looking for epic Asian food, Chinatown should be your natural port-of-call. Tucked away in the Prince Centre, this cheeky Chinese noodle restaurant is worth seeking out.

Gnocchi has long held a place in our hearts. Those soft, soul-warming, doughy dumplings drenched in Italian-style sauces are a go-to when the temperature drops, but seem to fit just as well for a summer sunset paired with spritz.

While Byron Bay has exploded in recent years thanks to its gorgeous beaches and chilled out vibes, we reckon it’s time to explore the region’s stunning hinterland and to be specific, luxury hideaway Blackbird.

Level seven of Westfield Pitt Street Mall has been empty since the shopping mecca reopened in 2010. This year, the vast space has become Babylon, a sprawling 800-seat Levantine-inspired rooftop bar and restaurant inspired by the once thriving ancient city.

When it comes to food mashups, we’ve had some pretty heroic and outrageous creations in recent years. The cronut is a crowd favourite, but who can forget cruffins, waffle-doughnuts (also known as wonuts) and the delicate, not-sure-we-needed-it macaron-doughnut (macaronut).

This Asian-fusion coffee shop is plating and brewing up next-level eats in the Surry Hills area. Meet Mica, headed by Mica Chen herself and chef Lee Li, have pulled together a menu packed with epic twists on your staple brunch feeds.

Burwood’s iconic Dulcet has landed in the city and cue all the pillowy desserts. This patisserie was the brain baby of pâtissières Vivienne and Juno and with all desserts being hand-crafted, these treasures take commitment to make.

Flyover Fritterie has traded in its tiny CBD digs for a roomier kiosk-style space in Redfern. But don't worry, it's still dishing up big, fresh flavours and all-vegan plates.

Another location has popped up thanks to the burger veterans at Milky Lane. Kings Cross is now the seventh establishment from these folks with the venue packed with signature Milky Lane and a wide space for you to move your way and throw it down to the epic beats.

We know Mary's for greasy American-style burgers and heavy grunge, but Mary’s Underground is a little bit slicker. First of all, you won't find burgers on the menu here. 

If crystal clear air and fireside wine with a side of fly fishing sounds like an absolute dream to you—you’ll want to plan a trip to Nimbo Fork.

Get ready to rejoice, because the legends at Salt Meats Cheese have opened up a rooftop bar in Circular Quay called Bar Ombré so you can soak up the spectacle that is Sydney Harbour, Negroni in hand.

Enmore's epic late-night institution SLYFOX has weathered the storm of New South Wale's dreary lockout laws (it's just outside the lockout zone). This bar is a favourite with the LGBTQI community and one of the last standing heroes of a long, late and wild night out in Sydney. 

Your favourite dive bar has opened a new location in Dee Why and it’s just as sexy as its Darlinghurst locale. If you’re looking for a chill place with the best tunes to lounge around with your mates and swig back a tinnie while getting your fingers dirty with some wings, look no further than Wings And Tins.  

Randwick’s secret gem, Del Punto is right in the heart of The Spot and fits perfectly as an epic date night location. Opposite the iconic and heritage-listed Ritz Cinema, grab one of their signature cocktails and a ‘tabla mixta,’ with a selection of Spanish cheese, chorizo and cured meats.

Shaking things up on the Sydney fitness-front, is Bodylove Pilates. Enter: the mindful burn, a philosophy this studio’s founder, Ali Handley, practically swears by. Having spent a solid amount of time in New York, Handley is back in the Big Smoke changing up the fitness scene in massive ways.

Highlander Bar will have you feeling as though you've stepped back in time to Sydney's colonial past. Or, that you've been teleported to a whisky den deep in the Scottish Highlands. 

The Ambarvale Hotel is ready to uncloak it’s eagerly anticipated transformation and it’s a sexy one, showing off new features like a microbrewery, a lush garden-style atrium (labelled The Greenhouse), a kids’ play area, modern bistro and grill, sports bar and VIP Lounge. 

From the legend that brought Chippendale its gin mecca known as Gin Lane, Grant Collins’ next venture includes taking over the Olio Terrace and transforming it into a rooftop dedicated to all things spritz.

Bringing quirky good-times to the North Shore dining scene is the new South-East Asian inspired eatery Luho. That basically means you’re in for easy eating, hawker-style dishes and delicious cocktails.

As its name hints, The Carter is a nightclub, restaurant and bar dedicated to Bey and Jay, their chart-topping hits and the highs and lows of their iconic relationship.

This cosy café located in Randwick is giving us all kind of sunny vibes. Page Two café is Sydney’s newest addition to the food scene serving up everything from acai bowls to dukkah eggs.

Peppered throughout the world, each Aesop store is a neat-sized mecca of luxury skincare—but each is also a totally unique design. The company regularly partners with incredible design talent to create a shop space that's intriguing, calming and serene (not unlike Aesop's products). 

The latest addition to the healthy, sustainable food scene in Sydney is Wilde & Co.

If you're looking for a quaint spot to load up on pre-loved books and housemade chai, look no further than Ampersand Cafe.

The first thing you'll notice at Misfits is its charming retro fit-out. Think neon signs, plaid upholstery and iconic restored mid-century modern design. True to the Redfern locale, this one is a little quirky—but really packs a punch with its food and drink offering. 

For some of us, a trip to the hair salon can be a long two to three hour affair—maybe even a whole lot longer.

If a trim, chop or colour is on the horizon, look no further than Mr Burrows. Located on the bustling Enmore Road in Newtown, this salon is more than ready to give your locks a solid a revamp.

What’s better than a weekend escape to the countryside? A weekend spent at a stunning farm manor that’s been carefully curated with a mind-blowing collection of sculptures and paintings.

If you’re a coffee lover, you’re going to want to add Industry Beans to your list as soon as possible. Bringing you an awesome cup of java straight from state-of-the-art machines along with an all-day brunch session, Industry Beans just became your number one go-to for all things caffeinated.

From the crew that gave us Tio’s Cerveceria almost a decade ago, Cantina OK! is a pink-hued pint-sized tribute to one of the world’s last ancient spirits and tequila’s smokier sibling: mezcal.

The Glebe Hotel is back (formerly known as The Australian Youth Hotel) with a bang after months of renovations. 

Pino’s Dolce Vita is regarded by many as a little Italy in the south of Sydney. After a devastating fire in 2016, this 40-year-old family-run business is back, bigger and better than ever, with an outpouring of support from Sydney-siders.

North Sydney has scored itself a luxury greenhouse-style rooftop restaurant and bar. Created by the brains behind Art House and The Treehouse Hotel, Green Moustache has set up shop with the aim of injecting a smack of life and a lot of green back into the area. 

Sure, Bondi has a bit of a rep for its fitspo, health-goal feels but this venue channels all of the 1950’s beach shack vibes with its simple hamburgers and thick shakes. Take a seat on the outdoor balcony and tuck into a Betty’s Classic burger loaded with angus beef, lettuce, tomato, onion and cheese and smothered in special sauce. This place is also licenced so you’ll be able to sip on a cheeky rosé as you take in the views. 

Located in East Kangaloon on 100 acres of farmland 25 minutes from Bowral, BARN. is the wild sibling of James Viles’ two-hatted Southern Highlands icon Biota. Here, you can expect a monthly dinner series and a menu full of seasonal ingredients from local growers and farmers. 

Sefa Kitchen is the understated Middle Eastern restaurant in Sydney with a super hearty menu. Under the new management of chef Mohamed Kharboush (ex-Kazbah) and Bill Vuki (ex-Attica), the feasts at Sefa are created with years of cooking in Egypt by the two.

Chris Kyvetos, the creative mastermind behind the reinvention of luxury stores Harrolds and Assin, has established a new paradigm for 21st century retail with Sneakerboy. Described as an online store that you can walk into, Sneakerboy employs e-commerce technology that allows customers to control their shopping experience, completing their transactions on smartphones and digital devices and having their goods delivered direct to their door, all the while having a physical retail space in which they can browse and try on.

The beloved Mosman Rower’s club is back and it’s bigger and better than ever. As one of Sydney’s oldest clubs and most beautiful dining venues, this golden oldie is slating up one helluva food menu worthy of your weekend. 

Mexican-Korean fusion wonder Vecino has come out with a brand new menu and our mouths are already watering. 

ReccoLab takes its inspiration from a small Italian village called Recco. A little south of Genoa in the Liguria region, the seaside spot has a star specialty: focaccia col formaggio di Recco. Made of two layers of dough filled with piping hot stracchino, it has been deemed so culturally significant (and delicious) the original recipe has been given PGI Status by the European Union.

Above The Clouds is a mid to high-end streetwear and sneaker boutique in Darlinghurst, offering some lust-worthy shoe porn that is worth blowing your rent money on.

Espionage has been Sydney’s specialised sneaker and streetwear hub since kicking off in 2002.

When ex-Queen Chow head chef Jason Chan opens a new concept restaurant, you go. Enter Canton Kitchen, Sydney’s latest feather in the hat in a sling of Cantonese venues.

XS Espresso’s menu is packed with all the treats so it’s good news that they’ve kicked off a new Bondi location. With options like a dulce de leche stack, the sticky date with love and a Boston custard pizza (we know this can’t be good for us, but we’ll take four) you won’t be able to resist ordering up a storm. 

Scout Sydney has now closed. 

One of Melbourne’s most popular Japanese-fusion restaurants has set up shop on Sydney shores and cue the tastebud excitement. Popping up in Surry Hills, SASH is located in a much larger space than its brother venue in Melbourne. With a rustic flare and painted watercolour splashed around the place, the neon lights and décor make for the perfect date night.