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Bars & Pubs

20 Of The Best Bars In Sydney’s Inner West Right Now

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.

Things To Do

Gigs, Fried Chicken And Cocktails: Everything To Expect At Our Exclusive LA Takeover

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

Restaurants

The Best Mother’s Day Lunches, Brunches And More In Sydney

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. 

Restaurants

Butter

Surry Hills has a new kid on the block with Butter bringing fried chicken, bubbly, old-school urban beats and fresh kicks to our fair city. 

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Cruise Bar

Iconic Sydney waterfront spot Cruise Bar has had an extensive renovation, giving this harbourside destination a luxury facelift and a complete menu makeover. 

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Chalky’s

From the team behind Bucketty’s Brewing Co, Chalky’s is the Northern Beaches’ first dedicated pool hall, with karaoke, a sports bar and a cocktail den. 

Features

Your Ultimate Guide To The Barossa Valley With Andy Allen

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

Food & Drink

Wine Bars And Free Exhibitions: These Are The Best Places to Date Right Now

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.

Things To Do

Chef Joel Bennetts’ Go-To Date Spots Around Sydney

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

Restaurants

Tqm.

Tequila Mockingbird has had a makeover, returning as tqm., a sunny South American eatery with a Michelin-rated Venezuelan chef bringing theatre and soul to the table. 

Bars & Pubs

Herbs Taverne

Herbs Taverne is a popcorn-fuelled, psychedelic negroni playground in Sydney's CBD from the team behind Bar Planet, Cantina OK!, Centro 86 and Tio’s. 

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The Norfolk

The Norfolk champions local Redfern businesses with an old-school Aussie menu in the front, and Ricos Tacos in the courtyard.

Food & Drink

It’s Amaretto Sour Month—These Are The Venues Getting Around The Italian Tipple

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

Food & Drink

What’s On And Open In Sydney On The Anzac Day 2025

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.

Travel

Feel The Spirit Of Manaakitanga—Your Guide To Uncovering Auckland’s Cultural Treasures

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. 

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Bar Freda’s

Bar Freda’s is back in Chippendale, with a two-storey site, frozen cocktails, and lasagne croquettes.

Food & Drink

R by Raita Noda

R by Raita Noda blends authenticity with Japanese theatrics in this modern omakase spot set in Redfern's Wunderlich Lane precinct.

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40Res

40Res does fine-dining dishes and boutique wines in a relaxed and fluff-free setting in Surry Hills. 

What's On

This Weekend It’s Vinyls And Highballs On The Menu At This Jōji Pop-Up

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

Bars & Pubs

Sonic Boom: Sydney’s Best Vinyl Bars For Good Tunes And Great Booze

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

What's On

What’s Open In Sydney This Easter Long Weekend

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

Bakeries & Delis

The Grumpy Baker & Bar

Sydney institution The Grumpy Baker now delivers a bakery by day, bar by night in inner Sydney’s charming Potts Point.

Restaurants

Rosa

Rosa is Pyrmont’s Amalfi-inspired neighbourhood pasta bar, where you can indulge in authentic Italian dishes–all under $30. 

Restaurants

Cibaria

Cibaria at Manly Pacific Hotel is a modern, beachfront Italian eatery from Sydney restaurateurs Alessandro and Anna Pavoni.

News

The Collective Is The Rocks’ New 5-Venue, 1800-Square-Metre Hospitality Precinct

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.

Travel

18 Reasons You Need To Head To Townsville For Your Next Adventure Holiday

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. 

Restaurants

Oran Park Hotel Is The Huge New Dining And Events Precinct For South-West Sydney

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

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Bar Julius

Bar Julius is an all-day Euro-inspired neighbourhood bar in The EVE Hotel. 

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Baptist Street Rec. Club

Baptist Street Rec. Club is a retro Redfern bar taking inspo from ‘80s and ‘90s Australiana. It’s in the Wunderlich Lane lifestyle precinct, upstairs from House Made Hospitality sibling venue Island Radio—there’s even a secret staircase between them.

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Letra House

Letra House is an underground wine bar and restaurant in the Sydney CBD tucked beneath Italian eatery Palazzo Salato.

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The 35 Best Pubs In Sydney Right Now

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. 

Features

Drive-In Diners And Retro Rooftops—We Uncover The Hidden Gems Behind LA’s Biggest Icons

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

News

Conte Sydney Is The New CBD Expansion Of Surry Hills’ Standout Negroni Bar

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.

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The Espy

The Espy is a breezy, open-air waterfront bar and casual dining spot in Manly.

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Mountain Culture Beer Co.

Blue Mountains brewery Mountain Culture Beer Co. has brought its core philosophy of brewing good beers to Redfern while making room for new experiments.

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The Panorama Bar At The International

The Panorama Bar is a vibrant Sydney CBD bar on the top level of dining destination The International.

Bars & Pubs

The Best Happy Hours In Sydney Right Now

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

Things To Do

This Surry Hills Gig Trail Is Hosting Arvo Vinyl Sessions And Epic Eats

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.

Bars & Pubs

Erin Is Gelato Messina’s Permanent New Wine Bar And Restaurant In Marrickville

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

Cafes

Buckle Cafe & Distillery

Buckle Cafe & Distillery is a dynamic all-day venue in a heritage-listed glass atrium in Artarmon.

Bars & Pubs

Penny’s Hotel

Penny’s Hotel is a chic, social hub in Kings Cross.

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Jōji

Jōji is a Sydney CBD rooftop bar with cocktails and snacks inspired by Japanese minimalism and creativity.

Bars & Pubs

The Most Beautiful Rooftop Bars In Sydney Right Now

These are the best rooftop bars in Sydney right now.

Travel

Life In The Fast Lane

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

Bars & Pubs

Wentworth Bar

Wentworth Bar is a CBD rooftop bar at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, flanked by the iconic building’s unique curved form. 

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Flight Path Wine Bar

Flight Path Wine Bar brings a stunning cellar-door experience to Newtown with rotating wine flights from boutique vineyards across Australia. 

Restaurants

Prefecture 48

Prefecture 48 is a three-storey, Sydney CBD Japanese dining hub with an omakase, whisky and cocktail bar, kaiseki restaurant, robata grill counter, Euro fusion restaurant and patisserie.

Things To Do

Here’s Where You Can Grab A Free Chandon Spritz This Month

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

Food & Drink

The Best Oyster Happy Hours In Sydney In 2025

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

What's On

60+ Restaurants To Book For Valentine’s Day In Sydney

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.

Restaurants

Bar Morris

Bar Morris is a decadent 40-seat all-day diner and wine bar with a menu of polished Italian-inspired bites.

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Bar Tilda

Bar tilda is a stylish Sydney CBD bar with top-tier wines, over 100 Australian whiskies, creative cocktails, and gourmet bar snacks.

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The Wine Bar At The International

One of three offerings at drinking and dining destination The International in the Sydney CBD, The Wine Bar will itself have three unique spaces.

Restaurants

Alessandro Pavoni Is Doing Italian, All Day, At Cibaria In Manly

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

Bars & Pubs

Cafe Freda’s Has Found A New Home In Chippendale

Cafe Freda’s was set to close in Darlinghurst on Saturday 1 March—but they’re reopening in April inside Chippendale pub The Abercrombie.

Food & Drink

Everything To Eat, Drink And Do In Parramatta This Summer

There’s something fun on the agenda every single day, so dig out your social cal and start planning an epic day-out in Parramatta.

Bars & Pubs

The Mona

Northern Beaches pub Park House has reopened as The Mona with a fresh look and revamped menu from Friday 4 October.

Bars & Pubs

Dry Martini

A hidden cocktail bar in Chippendale, Dry Martini celebrates the beloved martini in a setting inspired by the roaring ‘20s and ‘30s.

Restaurants

Ennui

Ennui is a Haymarket restaurant and bar from a team with collective experience with the Love Tilly and Bentley Groups, as well as Hartsyard and Stillwater in Tasmania.

What's On

Here’s What’s Open On New Year’s Day In Sydney

Whether New Year’s Day is about recovery or relaxation, you can continue the celebrations at one of these venues on New Year’s Day.

Things To Do

RAFI’s New Sun-Drenched Event Venue Is Serious Celebration Goals

A mecca of good vibes, this beautiful sun-soaked spot is nestled within Sydney’s Olympic Park—a primo location for both Sydney locals and visitors you’re looking to impress. 

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Tigra

Tigra is a laneway bar and restaurant in the Sydney CBD’s Quay Quarter Lanes precinct, in the same two-level building as sibling cocktail bar Disco Pantera.

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Disco Pantera

Disco Pantera is a Sydney CBD cocktail bar by brothers Gordon and Ross Purnell. It’s in the pumping Quay Quarter Lanes precinct, and sits upstairs from sibling venue Tigra.

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Bobbie’s

Bobbie's is a Sydney cocktail bar by Neil and Samantha Perry, and long-time friends Linden Pride and Nathalie Hudson of multi-award-winning bar Dante in NYC and Los Angeles.

Things To Do

Gather Your Crew, PIER BAR Has Opened A Harbourside Pool And Refreshed Menu In Time For Summer

PIER BAR has transformed their private pontoon into the ultimate harbourside destination for swimming, dining, or just relaxing this summer. 

Bars & Pubs

The Best Places To Do Karaoke In Sydney Right Now

Start warming those vocal cords for the best karaoke in Sydney.

Food & Drink

Here’s What To Expect At The International In Martin Place

The International is a three-part dining destination opening in Martin Place in November 2024.

Bars & Pubs

The Bristol

The Bristol is a five-storey CBD pub with a rooftop bar, a sports bar, a cocktail lounge, a lush nightclub, and a new restaurant on the way. 

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Arms Length

Operated by a team with experience from Rockpool, Monopole, Margaret and Ormeggio, Arms Lengths is a cafe, bar and late-night spot in the charming Kings Cross row of terrace houses that’s also home to Ezra, Bar Lucia and late-night icon Caffe Roma.

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Philter Brewery And Taproom

Deep in the heart of Marrickville's brewery triangle, Philter is one of Sydney's best breweries and one of Australia's most-awarded breweries. 

Travel

These Sky High Rooftop Bars Are The Perfect Spots To Catch The Iconic Hollywood Sign

While Melbourne might be best known for its laneway bar culture, in Los Angeles some of the coolest hangouts are hidden sky high.

What's On

The Multi-Level CBD Bistro Serving Rigatoni Al Gin And Olive Oil Gin Tarts

Snacks begin with a refreshing hit of Sydney Rock Oysters, drenched with Roku Gin and tonic granita.

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20 Actually Awesome Christmas Party Venues In Sydney For 2024

For something a little bit different this year, enjoy bars, breweries, fine dining, and fun activities at the best Christmas party venues in Sydney.

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Beom Beom

Beom Beom is a modern Korean restaurant in Haymarket’s Darling Square precinct, serving Korean soul food, cocktails and soju highballs to a soundtrack of Korean classics and R ‘n’ B.

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The Gidley

The Gidley is a subterranean steak joint from Liquid & Larder, the hospitality group behind steak-centric restaurants Bistecca and Alfie's, and Surry Hills' much-loved The Rover. 

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The Bat And Ball Hotel

Perched on the corner of Cleveland and South Dowling Streets, The Bat and Ball is easily one of Surry Hills' most iconic pubs.

Bars & Pubs

Everything You Need To Know About Sydney’s Inner West Ale Trail

The Inner West Ale Trail provides the ultimate gateway into Sydney’s craft beer scene, spanning 18 local breweries serving up 320+ unique brews within a five-kilometre radius. 

Food & Drink

What’s Open In Sydney On The Labour Day Public Holiday 2024

Here’s what’s open in Sydney this Monday 7 October 2024 for the Labour Day public holiday.

Bars & Pubs

The Best Nightclubs In Sydney To Dance All Night At

From underground clubs kitted out with supreme sound systems to sleek bars with vinyl DJs and the best impromptu dancefloors in town—if you don't believe Sydney's nightlife is thumping in 2024, well, you haven't read this list. 

Restaurants

Sil Bi Jip

Sil Bi Jip is a Korean restaurant and after-dark snack bar in the Sydney Place dining precinct, sharing a taste of Korea’s street food and pocha culture in the heart of the Sydney CBD.

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Sol Bread And Wine

A true all-day destination, Sol bread and wine is a bakery and wine bar in North Sydney’s Walker Street precinct.

Bars & Pubs

Chuck & Sons

Chuck & Son's is a St Peters brewery from the "Godfather of Australian brewing" Chuck Hahn and his son, Scott. 

Food & Drink

Discover New Flavours Every Thursday With The Best Tequila Tipples On Offer This August

Thirsty Thursdays just got a whole lot tastier with a slew of freaking delicious cocktails on offer this month—even better, we’ve got the inside scoop on how you can score a tipple on the house.

Bars & Pubs

The Best Bars In The Sydney CBD Right Now

For everything from knockoffs to kick-ons, these are the best bars in Sydney's CBD.

Food & Drink

Here’s How To Score Up To 50% Off Your Entire Bill At These Local Hospo Hotspots

We know that money is tight right now for a lot of us, but that doesn’t have to impact your social life or love of dining out.

Bars & Pubs

Cargo

Iconic Sydney nightclub and waterfront venue Cargo has undergone a four-month renovation, refreshing its two-level space and sprawling beer garden.

Bars & Pubs

Untied Rooftop Bar

A part of the impressive lineup at Barangaroo, Untied Rooftop is one of the best rooftop bars in Sydney. It's a perfect spot to sip fun cocktails, enjoy a bottomless brunch on the weekend with mates, or catch a spectacular Sydney sunset.

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Gitano

Hot on the heels of a raft of new openings in Double Bay, Gitano is a late-night Mexican restaurant in the former Bedouin site on Cross Street. 

Things To Do

Catch Rhys Nicholson And Anne Edmonds At This Night Of Dark Comedy And Rum

Clear your calendars for a night of daringly dark jokes from the depths of humour as The Kraken Black Spiced Rum's Darkest Show returns for a second year. This time with Rhys Nicholson, Anne Edmonds, Greg Larsen, and Daniel Muggleton at the helm. 

Bars & Pubs

18 Of Sydney’s Best Live Music Venues Right Now

From scuzzy basements to grand theatres, jazz cocktail bars, warehouse nightclubs, and more, we've got you covered with this list of top spots for live music in Sydney. Get ready to rock out with the best live music Sydney has to offer. 

Local Escapes

These Are The Best Canberra Bars Right Now

We know Albo loves a beer—so it makes sense that Canberra bars are absolutely killing it when it comes to the cool factor. 

Bars & Pubs

The Hook

The Hook is a New Orleans-style oyster bar and cocktail saloon, serving a menu of half-shell delights alongside oyster-matched cocktails, twinkling Champagne, Guinness, and live piano tunes. 

Bars & Pubs

Cancun Boat Club

Cancun Boat Club is a Sydney CBD bar and eatery inspired by the lively Mexican resort town in the ‘80s, complete with surfboards, massive margaritas, and late-night DJs. Expect delicious Mexican-American food, a mini margarita bar in the lobby, and evenings backdropped by a Cancun sunset installation that changes as the night goes on.

Bars & Pubs

Brooksy

Absinthe towers, oysters shucked tableside, a roving whisky cart, live music, and palm reading are all on the menu at Brooksy, a hidden hotel bar in the heart of the Sydney CBD. 

Things To Do

Everything To Eat, See And Do With The Crew At The Star This Month

With a whole stack of activities for every mood and occasion, we’ve curated an unmissable list of dining and entertainment happening around the grounds at The Star Sydney this winter. 

What's On

What’s Open In Sydney On The 2024 King’s Birthday Public Holiday

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

Activities & Itineraries

The Best Free And Cheap Things To Do In Sydney In June

These are the best free and cheap things to do in Sydney this month.

Bars & Pubs

Tio’s

Tio’s has been one of Sydney’s favourite spots for a margarita since 2014. The vibes at this Surry Hills bar are Mexican cerveceria-meets-antique store with a quirky and cool setting that’s as curated and distinct as sibling venues Cantina OK!, Bar Planet, Centro 86 and The Cliff Dive.

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Bar Lettera

Bar Lettera is an all-day restaurant and wine bar in North Sydney, putting an Aussie spin on familiar Italian cuisine.

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JAM Record Bar

JAM Record Bar is a salmon pink vinyl bar from Merivale, inspired by the listening rooms of Tokyo

Restaurants

The Best Sunday Roasts In Sydney For Winter 2024

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. 

Restaurants

20 Delicious Spots For Late-Night Food In Sydney Right Now

We've rounded up some of the best restaurants, cocktail bars, and takeaway joints around Sydney offering amazing food after that dreaded 9pm cut-off.

Bars & Pubs

The White Horse

Iconic Surry Hills pub the White Horse has revealed a complete overhaul, with a restaurant serving innovative, top-quality fare and the upstairs space reimagined into a breezy, cocktail-focused public bar.

Bars & Pubs

Bar Conte

Bar Conte is an ode to our favourite neon red cocktail and Count Camillo Negroni who, as legend has it, invented the Negroni while trying to make his Americano a bit boozier at a London bar at the dawn of the roaring '20s. 

Restaurants

The Happy Mexican

The Happy Mexican is one of Melbourne’s favourite Mexican joints, and now they have a Sydney location at The Lansdowne Hotel in Chippendale.

Food & Drink

From Dining To Beach Hopping, How To Live La Dolce Vita On NSW’s South Coast

If you’re craving la dolce vita but couldn’t afford Euro summer this year, we’re bringing the sunshine your way instead. We’ve teamed up with Peroni to bring you a slice of the good life from the best Amalfi-inspired spots all over the South Coast.

Bars & Pubs

The Best Surry Hills Bars In 2024

Surry Hills bars are some of Sydney's top drinking destinations, whether you're chasing margaritas, natural wines or Negronis.

Food & Drink

An Exclusive Red Rock Deli Chip & Sip Pairing Event Is Popping Up In Sydney This February

 Get ready to level up your game with an extraordinary gastronomic journey as Red Rock Deli presents Chip & Sip with the Chipellier—an exclusive culinary pop-up event taking over this February.

Bars & Pubs

Hunters Hill Wine Room

From Master Sommelier Adrian Filuta, Hunters Hills Wine Room is a boutique bottleshop with a curated collection of over 1,000 drinks to try. 

Bars & Pubs

Re

After wrapping things up at its original Eveleigh location, Matt Whiley’s globally recognised zero-waste bar Re has found a new home at The Norfolk in Redfern.

Bars & Pubs

Hills Distilling Co.

Hills Distilling Co. is the first locally owned distillery in Sydney’s Hills District, producing gin, vodka and Australian white malt spirit using locally sourced ingredients and contemporary distilling processes.

What's On

What’s Open On The 26 January 2024 Public Holiday In Sydney

All the cafes, restaurants, bars, and pubs to hit up on your January 26 day off.

Bars & Pubs

The Best Pubs In Surry Hills For Good Beers And Great Vibes

A neat list of wildly diverse dining and drinking options ready for you to nominate as your home away from home. These are Urban List's top picks for the best pubs in Surry Hills. 

Travel

5 Of Brisbane’s Best Neighbourhoods For Sun-Soaked Sips And Indulgent Long Lunches This Summer

If you’re after for a stay that’s as eclectic and exciting as the city you’re in, Hotel Indigo’s latest instalment in Brisbane’s North Quay is the perfect basecamp for exploring the best of the city. 

Bars & Pubs

The Trocadero Room

The Trocadero Room is a live music bar serving up excellent entertainment, great Inner West vibes, and fun cocktails. 

Restaurants

The Emerald Room

The Emerald Room is a glamorous late-night addition to Darlinghurst’s Victoria Street precinct, with a restaurant, cocktail bar, and performance space hosting live music, cabaret, burlesque and more.

Bars & Pubs

Pleasure Club

Pleasure Club is a basement cocktail bar, late-night live music venue, and entertainment space in Newtown exploring the duality of pleasure and pain in human experience.

Food & Drink

5 Of Sydney’s Best Neighbourhoods For Sun-Soaked Sips And Indulgent Long Lunches This Summer

Beachside bars, rooftop restaurants and chic shopping are just the start of a great Sydney stay—and this is the ultimate cheat sheet for the savvy traveler, who knows where to stay, what to do, and how to live it up like a local. 

Bars & Pubs

The Best Martinis In Sydney Right Now

Whether you like your martini with a twist, with gin or vodka (or both!), or filthier than a Kings Cross club floor circa 2008, the martini is a classic for a reason. 

Things To Do

Oysters, Summer Sunshine And Veuve Clicquot—Kick Off 2024 With This Luxurious Superyacht Experience

The Jackson, Sydney’s most luxurious superyacht, is bringing an abundance of opportunities to rally up your pals and dive head first into the good life on the water this summer. 

Travel

Your Luxury Guide To Discovering Townsville In 2024

Pristine immaculate coastline, endless lingering sunshine and bountiful local produce—Townsville has become a marvel of North Queensland for good reason, with a string of decadent new openings around the charming town awaiting exploration.

Things To Do

What To Eat, Drink And Do In Bondi This Summer

Sure, Bondi is synonymous with tourism and is one of—if not the most—iconic beaches in Australia, but to Bondi locals, it’s a bonafide permanent vacation blessed with white sand, turquoise waters, surf culture, and community.

Food & Drink

6 Of Melbourne’s Best Neighbourhoods For Sun-Soaked Sips And Indulgent Long Lunches This Summer

In a city that’s buzzing with bars, boutiques, galleries, theatres and high-end restaurants, you need a high-end hotel to match. Enter Hotel Indigo, Melbourne’s new laneway hotel smack bang in the middle of the action on the iconic Flinders Lane. 

Bars & Pubs

16 Of Sydney’s Best Hidden Bars To Try In 2024

Look, we’re a sucker for anything hidden, especially when there are cocktails at the end of the rainbow.

Food & Drink

From Caviar Bumps To Wood-Fired Wagyu, Here’s Our Top Eats At The Star For EOY Celebrations

If your at-home Christmas celebrations resemble that chaotic scene from The Bear, hit up these restaurants and let the experts do the entertaining.

Food & Drink

4 Unmissable Events We’re Hanging Out For At The Star In Summer 2023

With Sydney’s balmy summer evenings and many a night of revelry on the horizon, it’s time to clear your calendar and line up some dancing, dining and drinking after dark at The Star. Here’s our top picks from The Star’s extensive summer line up of events guaranteed to put a smile on your dial. 

Food & Drink

Your Ultimate Guide To Living La Dolce Vita On The Mornington Peninsula

If you’re craving la dolce vita but couldn’t afford Euro summer this year, we’re bringing the sunshine your way instead. We’ve teamed up with Peroni to bring you a slice of the good life from the best Amalfi-inspired spots all over the Mornington Peninsula.

Food & Drink

Score 50% Off The Food Bill At These Must-Try Sydney Restaurants

From weekend brekky dates to work lunches that roll into afternoon drinks, your summer catch-ups just got 50% sweeter. 

Food & Drink

Here’s How To Win A Cool $5K To Put Towards The Ultimate Christmas Party

Already counting down to the moment you can turn on your 'Out Of Office' for the year? Tilley and Wills are giving you the chance to score yourself $5K worth of end of year celebrations—$2.5K towards the ultimate Christmas party for your work team and an additional $2.5K to spend on your own private event.

Activities & Itineraries

Grab Your Mates For A Bubbly Brunch Aboard This New Sydney Harbour Superyacht

Understanding the assignment of lush views and decadent offerings, The Jackson, Sydney’s most luxurious and newest superyacht to hit the Harbour, has curated a stacked events calendar for a cracking Spring/Summer season.

Food & Drink

5 Awesome Whisky Tasting And Cocktail Events To Hit This October

Sample the Golden Hour cocktail or flights of Basil Hayden whiskey from behind a hidden door in Manly, at a New York-style bar in Potts Point and in a sprawling venue in The Rocks.

Food & Drink

Sydney’s New Harbourside Venue Is Slinging $2 Oysters and $12 Cocktails To Celebrate Sunset

Celebrate the return to warmer weather with spritzes and unbeatable views at PIER BAR.

Restaurants

Australia’s Most Sustainable Restaurants Worth The Road Trip

To celebrate the release of the BMW iX1, we’ve teamed up with BMW to bring you the best (and tastiest) sustainable restaurants worth jumping in the car for. 

Competitions

How To Win A Wedding Sponsored By Fireball Whisky

Want to add a little fire to your wedding? Fireball Whisky is ready to level up your special day with $1.5K worth of Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey to get the party started.

Food & Drink

Consider This Your Ultimate Guide To Nailing Negroni Week

To ensure you don’t miss even a second of bartender Christmas, this is your go-to roundup of venues to hit during Negroni Week.

Bars & Pubs

The Best Wine Bars In Sydney Right Now

Whether you’re pining for a pinot or in need of a natty, Sydney’s best wine bars have you covered. 

Bars & Pubs

The Best Newtown Bars For Your Next Weekend Crawl

With breweries, wine bars, saké spots and more, the variety of Newtown bars makes the suburb perfect for an evening of booze-fuelled exploration.

Australia

Everywhere To Eat, Play And Stay In Western Australia According To The Locals

We want to help you live the dream in WA, so we asked the passionate locals who call it home to share all their must-visit experiences across this stunning state. Dive into our guides to the best places to play, eat and stay, steeped with local knowledge and all the tools you need to plan the trip of a lifetime.

Bars & Pubs

The Best Bondi Bars For All Occasions

Nothing pairs better than salty skin and a cold bev, so Bondi bars really step it up when it comes time for a drink.

Bars & Pubs

11 Of The Best Distilleries In Sydney Right Now

From a G&T on a hot day to an artisan rum in a candle-lit saloon, the world of spirits truly offers a sip for every occasion—and Sydney's distilleries are no exception. 

Food & Drink

A Limited-Time Gin High Tea Is Popping Up On An Iconic Manly Rooftop This Month

There are only a few things more wonderfully British than a high tea, except, perhaps, a gin-centric high tea that celebrates the start of the Wimbledon tennis tournament.

Bars & Pubs

The Best Bars In Circular Quay Right Now

Circular Quay bars have you covered for after-work drinks, date nights with a view, and attempts to impress out-of-towners with a drink in hand.

Food & Drink

10 Unmissable Aperol Food Pairings To Indulge In This Season

The two key ingredients that make an Aperol Spritz so great are good food and good company.

Food & Drink

9 Perfect Plates To Devour In The Bendigo Region, As Chosen By You

Just a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, Bendigo is a place where you can step back in time to get a fix of the state's history. Here, you’ll uncover a vibrant arts scene, old-world architecture and some of Victoria’s most delicious eats. 

Local Escapes

Take The Planning Out Of Your Next Getaway With This Curated GC Itinerary

With the temperature dropping into snuggle season, it's an ideal time to get away with your number one for a loved-up retreat

Food & Drink

Soar Above The City At The Stunning New Rooftop Bar At InterContinental Sydney

While Sydney has its fair share of rooftop bars, some are simply a cut above the rest. 

Food & Drink

Editor’s Selects: Five Aussie Wheat Beers That Should Be On Your Radar This Session Season

Depending on your palate, no doubt developed from the usual suspects like IPAs, session ales, and pilsners, there are plenty of entry points to the Aussie wheat ale where you can start, and once you’re finished we’ve got no doubt that at least several will become your next go-to brew.

Food & Drink

Sydney Place Is Circular Quay’s New Dining Precinct With 15 Venues (And More On The Way)

Sydney Place is a sprawling dining precinct in the heart of Circular Quay. Here you'll find everything from coffee and pastries to sandwiches ramen and gelato. Check out Lode Pies, Malay Chinese Noodles, Kosta's Takeaway, C9 Gleato, and more. 

Bars & Pubs

14 Of The Best Breweries In Regional NSW Right Now

From tiny timber beer havens in Bellingen to microbreweries in old-school pubs and a boot-scootin' brewpub in Australia's country music capital, there are plenty of schooeys to be had around NSW. Discover our picks for the best breweries in regional NSW. 

Restaurants

Sink Your Teeth Into Kid Kyoto’s Limited-Time Food And Drink Pairing In March

We challenged Kid Kyoto's Head Chef, Rhys Watson-Lamb, to create a limited-time dish that pairs perfectly with a refreshing Toki highball. The result? A delicious take on the tepanyaki favourite duck tsukune.  

Restaurants

Taste The Ocean At 5 Sydney Restaurants Serving Up Mouthwatering Seafood Dishes

We've wrapped up five Sydney restaurants serving up mouthwatering seafood dishes starring Akoya this month.

Bars & Pubs

12 Of The Best Bars In Potts Point Right Now

While Kings Cross and Darlinghurst Road offer their share of late-night antics, Macleay Street and the side streets are packed with wine bars, tapas joints, yakitori spots and historic boozers well worth exploring.

Bars & Pubs

Where To Sip On The Best Margaritas In Sydney

With zest, sweetness, and a little kick from old mate tequila, the margarita is the ultimate party drink.

What's On

Grab Your Mates, Casa Aperol Is Popping Up At Bondi Promenade Every Sunday This Month

Enter: Casa Aperol, the result of two icons —Aperol and Bondi Pavilion—coming together to create an immersive summer pop-up experience that will transport you straight to the Amalfi Coast. 

Restaurants

17 Of The Best Outdoor Dining Spots In Sydney Right Now

Lap up the sunshine and knock back cocktails until the sun goes down.

Bars & Pubs

Sydney’s Best Beer Gardens, According To You

Raise a schooner, and make a toast to Sydney’s most impressive outdoorsy beer hangs.

Food & Drink

Canadian Club Is Shouting Up To 50,000 6-Packs Of Canadian Club Soda & Lime This Summer

The only thing better than a refreshing Canadian Club is a a free, refreshing Canadian Club.

Things To Do

Become A Master Mixer At Archie Rose’s Cocktail Masterclass This Summer

Summer is cocktail season. And with so many celebrations to raise a glass and let your hair down at, it’s easy to see why. Alongside these summer celebrations comes end-of-year gift giving. And when you can combine both killer cocktails and excellent gift giving, you know you’re on to a winner—which is where Archie Rose comes in.

Bars & Pubs

10 Of The Best Bars To Open In Sydney In 2022

Consider this your hit list for end-of-year drinks.

Things To Do

The Best Food And Drink ‘Happiest Hours’ In Sydney This November

Happy hour will be even more chipper this November when our Happiest Hours kick off at some of Sydney’s best bars, cafes and restaurants. We’ve teamed up with American Express and a bunch of small businesses—over 40 to be exact—to celebrate shopping locally and supporting small business owners throughout Sydney.

Things To Do

Everything You Need To Know About Surry Hills’ Vibing Entertainment Precinct, HQ Sydney

Surry Hills has long been a go-to destination for excellent nights out. There are incredible restaurants, plenty of pubs, great bars and thought-provoking art events to keep you thoroughly fed and entertained. This spring, the team behind some of your favourite bars and restaurants in this buzzy neighbourhood are taking things to the next level via the official launch of the newly named dining and entertainment precinct—Hollywood Quarter Sydney (HQ Sydney).

Bars & Pubs

Sydney’s Best Sbagliato Negronis And Where To Drink Them

The TikTok famous cocktail and where to get in Sydney now. 

Food & Drink

Wrap Your Hands Around These Negroni Sips This Month

The negroni—a sleek, sophisticated cocktail universally adored and perfect for even the fussiest of drinkers. It’s no surprise that this beloved drink has scored its own whole dedicated week in venues around Australia where some of the best bars and watering holes are putting their own unique spins on the classic mix of Campari, gin and vermouth. 

Food & Drink

Here’s How You Can Win A Trip To Italy By Ordering Up A Negroni

From 12th to 18th September, venues all over Australia will be concocting  their own cheeky twists on the legendary Negroni. 

Food & Drink

Raise A Glass, This Wine Subscription Service Is Giving Away A Magnum Of Australia’s Finest

Every Australian wine-lover should experience a mind-blowing drop at least once in their lives—luckily, the legends at Wine Selectors are about to give us that opportunity.

What's On

50 Things To Do On A Rainy Day In Sydney In 2022

Here are all of the best fun, boozy, or otherwise indoor activities to do in Sydney when it’s raining.

Food & Drink

Treat Your Tastebuds To A Trip With These 9 Internationally-Inspired Aperitivo Dishes

Tour your tastebuds through these exclusive dishes that celebrate the joy of aperitivo. 

Food & Drink

The Best Venues To Hit Up This Spring To Get Your Internationally-Inspired Fix

Counting down the days until you can sip a delicious summer Aperol with friends again? Well, we’re about to hit you with a revolutionary fact. Aperol is not just a summer bevvy. In fact, it never has been.

Food & Drink

This New CBD Restaurant’s Banquet Menu Has You Sorted For Big Group Hangs

With three different banquets to choose from, everyone will be satisfied. 

Travel

6 Reasons To Take Advantage Of Direct Flights To Bendigo This Spring

Book in a bit of colour this spring with a direct trip to Bendigo.