Food & Drink

Save on drinks and snacks with the best happy hours you can hit in Sydney.

From festive market stalls to roast dinners with all the trimmings, here are our recommendations for how to celebrate Christmas in July in Sydney this winter. 

If you’ve got an encyclopedic knowledge of everything from pop culture to world history, clear your calendar on Wednesday 9 July—because we're throwing the ultimate trivia night, and you’re invited. 

Fill the pantry with fresh produce or your closet with locally-made goods from Sydney's best markets—this is our complete guide for 2025. 

With old-school Italian, glitzy modern Chinese and on-trend bistros, Canberra is well worth a visit for any food lover on the lookout for their multi-course memory.

There’s nothing quite like dining out in the city. 

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

From steamed to pillowy and soup-filled, here's where to find Sydney's best dumplings.

From underground clubs kitted out with supreme sound systems to disco balls and the best impromptu dancefloors in town—if you don't believe Sydney's nightlife is thumping in 2025, well, you haven't read this list. 

This experience-led social living hotel offers oh-so-much more than a place to lay your travel-weary head.

Pastry to start the day? Tiramisu to top off the night? Find something delicious at these dessert spots in Sydney.

Felons Seafood is now open on Manly Wharf, welcoming guests to dine on freshly caught Australian fish and the country’s coldest lager. An extension of Felons Brewing Co., the centre of this restaurant proudly features a 360-degree bar with Felons beer poured straight from the tap.

High-concept interiors, top-tier sound systems, fusion menus, and buzzy atmospheres are common threads among the best vinyl bars in Sydney.

To ensure your post-race highs last the distance, we're back for year three of our sell-out City2Surf afterparty Cool Down Kick-Ons. 

To make sure that you're on top of all the tasty things happening in Sydney, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know right here.

Whether you prefer to kick things into gear with espressos or mimosas, Sydney has epic brunch spots and breakfast joints to pack out your morning routine.

Looking for somewhere new to eat? Sydney/Eora is brimming with new restaurants to try in June 2025.

Humble chicken pieces are turned into skewered, flame-kissed perfection at Sydney's best yakitori spots. 

Hamilton Island—the holiday place of the nation’s rich and famous and if you're lucky, you and yours. we’ve done the legwork and scoped out the best restaurants Hamilton Island has to offer, so get that online booking forefinger ready.

Our pick of the best bars in Sydney right now—and what to drink when you’re there.

From hidden local gems and fancy fine diners to cheap eats like chicken tikka tacos, these are the best restaurants in Parramatta right now. 

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

How untrained and unorthodox home cooks are ushering in a new wave of food enthusiasts.

From authentic Egyptian street food to famous canned martinis and fine dining without the fuss, Sydney's Inner West restaurants tick every box.

Feel good knowing your meal didn't come at a cost to the planet.

From classic pub plates to fancier restaurant versions, we've found Sydney's most impressive roasts, complete with enormous Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings. 

Argyle House is Camden’s newest hospitality venue, showcasing multiple dining areas, rooftop domes, and a menu that embraces Camden’s evolving food culture. 

Opening on Friday 27 June, 2025, Hongdae Pocha is a ode to Korea's nightlife and its pocha dining scene.

Sometimes the best meals are the ones that take the least effort—here are our team's faves.

Round up the crew because Christmas in July Festival is back, bringing a decadent slice of European Christmas down under. 

Circular Quay is one of the most beautiful parts of Sydney, and home to world-class restaurants to match.

Sydney is no longer a snow-less city this winter, with Greenwood Hotel hosting 10 days of winter wonderland fun from Friday 27 June until Sunday 6 July.

Surry Hills is an action-packed suburb with an abundance of epic, diverse restaurants.

What makes a vacay even sweeter? A tasty discount at one of the country’s most epic hotels, Dorsett Gold Coast. 

A beachside paradise with a vibe that's distinct from the rest of Sydney, Manly's restaurants with waterfront views and kid-friendly menus really step up to the plate. 

Pups, pitchers and parmis.

Classic or creative, using chopsticks or your hands, wasabi or no, careful soy sauce dunking or fish-shaped soy spraying.

Sydney is a sprawling metropolis of free-flowing mimosas, bottomless margaritas, endless sangria and unlimited bubbles.

Served in front of stunning harbour views or in picturesque heritage gardens, Sydney has some pretty spectacular places to enjoy high tea.

Redfern’s pumping new precinct, Wunderlich Lane, is marking the winter solstice with a bold, pleasure-focused festival running between Monday 16 and Sunday 22 June.

Matariki a.k.a. Māori New Year is just around the corner (Friday 20 June to be exact). A time of reflection and new beginnings, Aotearoa is busting out all the stops with a treasure trove of ways to celebrate.

Barangaroo's dining precinct does it all—from lingering lunches to romantic waterfront date nights, Italian to Japanese, seafood to fried chicken and more.

A go-to destination for epic eats, nights out, and the best in arts and entertainment, the Hollywood Quarter is gearing up to illuminate Surry Hills for Vivid 2025.

 From Friday 23 May to Saturday 14 June, World Square is transforming into a whimsical Firepit Garden. 

Potts Point restaurants span date night venues, easygoing locals, long lunch spots, and special occasion restaurants.

Akti is a pretty-in-pink Greek restaurant set on the waterfront in Woolloomooloo.

Here are some of Sydney's best cafes, restaurants, bars, and pubs that will be welcoming you this June long weekend. 

Whether you’re salivating over sashimi, searching for sake or needing nigiri, Sydney is peppered with new-world, ultra-traditional and fusion-style Japanese restaurants.

Omnom’s Sydney cheesemaking workshops are fun and educational sessions where you can sip bottomless wine.

Between some seriously breathtaking natural gems, uber-exciting eats, and a range of stays to satisfy all kinds, Townsville has quickly become one of the country's best places to explore this year. 

Mason & Main hosts a range of food and retail destinations, each playing their own role in celebrating community and culture. 

We’ve collected Sydney's best private dining rooms for your next birthday celebration or milestone event.

To understand Texas, you need to eat your way through it. And thanks to this guide, you'll know exactly where to go when you take the holy trip down to the Lone Star State.

NSW's country pubs know a thing or two about wholesome feeds, cold bevvies, and beautiful scenes.

Depending on how you’re counting, The Fortune of War in The Rocks is the oldest pub in Sydney. Now, after almost 200 years of serving Sydney beers on the site, it’s reopened for winter 2025 after a major revamp, with a new bistro and a makeover of its upstairs accommodation.

Whether you're a fan of rich tonkotsu or a lighter, miso broth, this is our definitive list of Sydney’s tastiest ramen hangouts. 

The Parc Pavilion is a dynamic new hospitality venture in the Sutherland Shire.

Just a short flight from Australia's Eastern Seaboard, Auckland is close enough for a quick escape, but far enough to reset your rhythm—this is how to make the most of it in 72 hours.

Taste the best that Vivid Sydney has to offer in 2025 at these official Vivid Food events.

Sandy McIntyre is the actor, writer, producer and model making waves across Australia’s creative scene. We picked their brains on the best of what to do in Sydney this winter season. 

Hugely popular American chicken wing chain Wingstop will open the doors to its first Australian location in Kings Cross.

If, like us, you’ve been daydreaming of a Euro escape, we’ve found the perfect shortcut that doesn’t require a passport.

If there’s one person who knows how to make the most of a weekend in Sydney, it’s the powerhouse NRLW player, sharp-witted commentator, and podcast co-host Millie Elliott. 

From rainforests to art deco terrace homes, treat yourself to a retreat among picturesque surroundings this Easter. 

Skip shared meal negotiations with these budget-friendly banquet set menus at Sydney's best restaurants. 

If you've never sat down for omakase with a handful of guests and a chef preparing 20-odd courses in front of you—it's time you got in the know.

Everyone knows that the best pubs in the world are in Australia—and though Melbourne will try to fight us on this—the best of the best are really in Sydney. 

The Inner West is home to some of the best bars in Sydney—from dimly lit cocktail lounges and natural wine bars to open-air rooftops and old-school pubs.

We’re taking over the iconic Hollywood Quarter to throw one helluva party in the USA (in Sydney)—and you're invited.

From high teas to long lunches, set menus and beautiful brunches, we've found over 80 of the best things to do in Sydney with Mum for Mother's Day in 2025. 

A guide to the top Italian restaurants in Sydney—from buzzing wine bars and pizza joints to fine diners with stunning water views.

Here's your ultimate Eat, Play, Stay guide to the Barossa Valley with Andy Allen.

The Sydney cafe scene is one of the best in the world—no yolk—and these are our favourites.

It's the Sydney Bastille Festival's twelfth anniversary.

From classic Neapolitan slices to NYC-style pies, seek out the best pizza in Sydney when only cheese and carbs will do.

Whether you’re planning a first date, an anniversary, or a sweet surprise for your special someone, organising a date that makes them swoon (and scores you some serious brownie points) is always a win.

We spoke to Joel Bennetts about his favourite spots to head on a date night with his girlfriend, Ophilia. 

Disaronno has teamed up with venues across Sydney to celebrate the Amaretto Sour in style.

Anzac Day is about commemorating our diggers, and Sydney has plenty of spots to gather with the community and enjoy the public holiday on Friday 25 April, 2025.

Hot cross bun season is upon us.

For those on the hunt for a cultural experience rich with all things history, people, stories, and nature, Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau) should be top of the list. 

Pistachio treats are hitting menus left, right and centre from pistachio crookies and pistachio matcha to viral Dubai chocolate strawberry cups—these are the best pistachio treats in Sydney. 

From fish markets and seafood shops to home delivery services, Sydney/Eora is swimming in fresh seafood, perfect for musseling up a fish-focused feast at home.

Summer might be wrapping up, but cocktail-fuelled catch-ups are here to stay.

Wine that’s good for the planet AND your palate? Now that’s something worth raising a glass to.

Discover the best cafes, bakeries, restaurants, bars and pubs open in Sydney during the Easter long weekend this year.

Simon Rogan's flagship restaurant will pop up again in Sydney for six weeks in 2025.

Set across historic wool stores, sandstone courtyards and heritage-listed buildings in The Rocks, The Collective brings together five Sydney venues by the Hunter St Hospitality group in one sprawling precinct.

As an ocean-kissing city, Sydney is home to top-tier seafood restaurants.

Situated in the heart of Oran Park, the Oran Park Hotel is one of South-West Sydney’s most ambitious hospitality and entertainment precincts. 

Solaré will function like a normal, three-level Sydney restaurant and bar—just on the water. 

Harbourside rooftops, fancy seaside dining, and a few bucket list venues too, these are the best restaurants in Sydney for a long lunch. 

Go behind the scenes of LA's biggest icons to explore the other side of the city of angels.

From wholesome breakfasts and strawberry matcha with an ocean view to bottomless lunches and greasy hangover cures, these are the best cafes and brunch spots in Bondi. 

Staying in is having a serious moment, and dinner parties are getting a glow-up this year. 

Conte Sydney continues the model of beloved Negroni spot Bar Conte, with dozens of takes on the classic cocktail, a versatile Italian menu, and plenty of welcoming spots for date nights or late nights.

An Aussie-born chef and Singapore local, Peter Smit has carved a unique place for himself with his nose-to-tail cooking style. We followed the Dirty Supper chef-owner, to uncover what he does to decompress when he's out of the kitchen and off the clock.

Create your own culinary journey with Sydney’s all-you-can-eat buffets—think unlimited sushi, fresh seafood, delectable desserts, and endless servings of dishes from around the globe, all on one plate.

Tucked away in Surry Hills, the Hollywood Quarter (HQ Sydney) is home to some of Sydney's hottest venues for films, LA-style cocktails, live music and DJs spinning vinyl.

Embracing the essence of Euro summer, we’ve partnered with the grazing board gurus at Sandhurst to add a dose of la dolce vita to your arvo plans this month.

We’ve joined forces with Sandhurst and Bondi’s vibey eatery Rocker to throw one last sunny Sunday sesh.

With almost 50 stalls serving 25 cuisines, the multi-million-dollar, 3000-square-metre Hay St Market is Sydney’s newest foodie destination in the heart of the Paddy’s Markets precinct in Chinatown.

Sydney is home to some of the most beautiful waterfront restaurants in the world.

Whether you have a couple of hours airside transiting to your next destination or you’re lucky enough to make a day of it in Jewel, we’ve sorted your next layover at Changi Airport in Singapore.

When it comes to cakes in Sydney, it's love at first bite.

Erin is a relaxed wine bar and restaurant inside Gelato Messina's GQ in Marrickville.

When you've maxed out your little treat budget for the week, recreating your fave over-the-top coffee at home can be the next best thing.

These are the best rooftop bars in Sydney right now.

As the action revs up on the track, we'll show you how to ace the off-track scene

Expect a three-course meal, inventive minty cocktails, wine and conversation cards to get to know your new mates.

Ahead of International Women's Day on Saturday 8 March, we chatted with the powerhouse trio of ladies leading one of Australia's hottest restaurants right now.

From beachside fine diners to vibey village wine bars, these are the best restaurants on the Northern Beaches right now. 

Sydney pubs know how to do cosy.

Beyond the parade and the parties, here's our hit list to help you dial up the vibes during Sydney Mardi Gras.

Summer might be coming to a close, but there’s no need to go thirsty.

At just $1 or $2 a pop, Sydney’s best oyster happy hours are impossible to pass up.

Sydney is a pretty romantic city, with water views galore, amazing restaurants and a burning love for a great cocktail—so of course it's packed with options for a perfect Valentine's Day.

Sydney’s Inner West is chock full of great cafes, from hole-in-the-wall joints operating on an IYKYK basis to all-day eateries with trendy fit-outs and top-tier feeds.

Cibaria is Manly’s new Italian restaurant, cafe and gelateria by the busy Sydney chef.

Orange FOOD Week will run between Friday 28 March and Sunday 6 April, with almost 50 events including dinners and lunches with well-known chefs, vineyard sessions, masterclasses and family-friendly fun.