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If the thought of joining the hoards at a shopping mall in December gives you full body chills, save yourself the bother and add these quaint Chrissie markets to your hit list. From arts and design treasure troves to European-inspired food markets, these Christmas shopping pop-ups have all the yuletide goods you need to make the silly season really special.  This year, you’ll find a magical weekly market popping up in Martin Place every Thursday to Saturday in December, foodie fiestas going down at Carriageworks, and a celebration of ceramics popping up in a light-filled studio in Sydney's Inner East offering super-affordable (and beautiful) ceramics.Regardless of your holiday budget, it’s worth hitting at least one market for your annual dose of festive cheer (if only for the fondue).  As the silly season continues, we expect more markets to be announced across the city – we'll keep you posted here as soon as we hear more. Merry shopping. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, travel inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. Give even greener presents by stopping by at one of Sydney's best plant nurseries.  Need a tree to put all those market-bought goodies under? Here's where to find the best Christmas trees in Sydney.

Dancefloors come in all shapes and sizes in Sydney – sticky-floored pubs can double up as heaving rave caves, small bars morph into late-night party dens on sporadic Wednesdays, and on most Friday nights, warehouses across Sydney's Inner West transform into laser-lit super-clubs (though we can't spill too much on that front). The Harbour City cops a lot of flack for its nightlife, but we think it's all about just looking in the right places. To help you out, our team of local editors (including Time Out Sydney Editor Avril Treasure) has put together the ultimate guide to the most reliable dancefloors in Sydney right now. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, travel inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. Looking for somewhere more chill to whet your whistle? Here are our favourite hidden bars in the Harbour City.Want a live show? These are the best bars and pubs with live music in Sydney.

Spring 2025 update: Doesn’t this warm weather make everything better? (Though, not car fines – they can still go to hell.) You know what else makes things better? Eating delicious food, sipping chilled wine and laughing with your people. Whatever you’ve got coming up, you’ll find Sydney’s best spots to do exactly that below. Here's our list of Time Out's best restaurants in Sydney right now, from hot newcomers to time-honoured institutions, curated by our expert, on-the-ground editors and food writers who eat and drink their way around Sydney, including Time Out Sydney's Editor, Avril Treasure. How did we narrow it down to the very best? When deciding, we considered fun, flavour, creativity, value for money – and 'wow' factor. So yes, of course, you’ll find a fine diner inside the Sydney Opera House here, but you’ll also find neighbourhood pasta, hole-in-the-wall Thai and venues right by the sea. Happy dining, Sydney. Editor's favourite restaurants in Sydney: 🥂 Best for a special occasion: Bennelong 👠 Best for a vibey date night: Fontana ☀️ Best for a long Sunday lunch: Sean's 🍝 Best for an Italian feast: Neptune’s Grotto 🫒 Best for a friends' catch-up: Olympus Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. RECOMMENDED READ: Still hungry? Check out our guide to the best cheap eats in Sydney.

Spring update: Let the good times roll with our fresh guide to Sydney’s best bars – perfect for your springtime soirée. Two new Enmore Road spots have been added (hello, Deadwax and Silver’s Motel). Is the sun out? Head to Paradise or Old Mate’s Place to soak up the warmth. And the Negronis go down a treat at Herbs Taverne. This list represents our picks of the best bars in Sydney right now, from fresh faces to tried-and-tested temples of great drinks, curated by our local editors, drink writers and fellow booze hounds, including Time Out Sydney's Editor Avril Treasure. We’re looking for quality above all, with fun, flavour, atmosphere, creativity and options at every price point. Cheers to you, Sydney. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. After a watering hole that's a bit more casual? See our list of the best pubs in Sydney, here. After a meal? Check out our best restaurants here.

If you want a fuss-free feed come rain or shine, nothing beats golden, crisp, flaky battered fish and a hearty serving of chips. But what makes a really excellent fish supper? It's the quality of the batter through to the cut of the chip, the potatoes used and even the seasonings and sauces – are you for ketchup, vinegar, chicken salt, tartare or simply a squeeze of lemon juice? And it comes down to how fresh the fish is, of course. There’s a lot that goes into getting it just right and a wide gulf between the catch of the day and yesterday's chip paper. Time Out Sydney's local food writers have scoured the city to put together a list of the best to help you net the perfect catch. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. RECOMMENDED: These are the best seafood restaurants in Sydney. Check out our guide to the top waterfront restaurants in Sydney.

We're all about a secret underground dive bar or two – but in a city as beautiful as Sydney, it seems like a damn shame to retreat into the depths for every tipple. From a sundowner by the harbour to a sunny rooftop in the Inner West, our town is awash with sky-high watering holes. So we've rounded up the best spots in the city to sip a cold one under a gorgeous open sky. But drinkers beware: Sydney's rooftop bars play host to some of the most contested seats in the city, so get in early for a spot in the sun.  Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. For more al fresco drinking try one of Sydney's best beer gardens. Looking for another top-notch watering hole? Check out the best bars in Sydney.

Are you loving the warm weather and longer days? I sure am. You know what else is good? All the fab new Sydney openings. Currently, I’ve got my eyes on The Corner, a breezy café, bistro and wine bar now open in pretty Palmy; The Shire’s cool new Greek restaurant Homer Rogue Tavern; and Grandfather’s, the new Chinese restaurant by the Pellegrino 2000 team. You’ll find Sydney’s best new restaurants below. Enjoy. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. Looking for something to wash it all down with? These are our favourite bars in Sydney right now. Keen to eat your way around the city? These are the best restaurants in Sydney, from hot newcomers to the OGs.

The Finders Keepers Market returns to Carriageworks from Friday, November 14 to Sunday, November 16. Expect more than 200 stallholders with art, ceramics, jewellery and homewares, plus food stalls, live music and booze. Find out more and get your tickets here. A two-day carpark party is going down at Messina HQ this Friday and Saturday. The next instalment of Messina Eats sees the guys teaming up with Melbourne’s Frankie’s Tortas & Tacos. Expect banging tacos and caramelised coconut Tommy’s Margs, with the event kicking off from noon each day. Find out more here. Did you hear the news? Iconic Sydney dance sesh S.A.S.H, held on Sundays for 15 years, is officially moving to Saturday nights. The legendary house music institution – known for throwing epic (and sweaty) dance parties – will now go down every Saturday at Carousel on Oxford Street. Looking for more places to party? Check out our guide to the best clubs in Sydney here. Marrickville’s Factory Theatre is putting on free fun every Saturday and Sunday during daylight savings, called Freekin Weekends. Head on down to the sunny courtyard to boogie to ace live bands while enjoying a cold one (or two). Plus, if you sign up before, the guys will throw in a $5 bar credit, thanks to the legends from Hawkes Brewing. In this economy? We love to see it. Find out more here. For a cultural hit, a gigantic interactive playground (for kids and adults) has appeared underground in the Nelson Packer Tank beneath the Art Gallery of NSW.

Did you see Oasis on the weekend? I did – and the Gallagher brothers were bloody brilliant. What wasn’t fun? Getting home. If you were one of the 140,000 fans who went and are keen to keep the good times going this week, check out our guide to the best bars for live music, and our favourite places to dance. The Finders Keepers Market returns to Carriageworks from Friday, November 14 to Sunday, November 16. Expect more than 200 stallholders with art, ceramics, jewellery and homewares, plus food stalls, live music and booze. Find out more and get your tickets here. If there’s one thing you do this week, I reckon it should be to see La Ronde at The Grand Electric in Redfern. I went recently and was captivated from the get-go (see a sneak-peek here). Part circus, part comedy show, and 100 per cent a good night out. I promise you’ll love it. Find out more here. The Lovers has landed in Sydney. Expect a banging pop soundtrack, an incredible live band and a fun twist on a Shakespearean classic. Grab your boots – Virginia Gay stars as a frontier heroine in Calamity Jane, the brilliant cult classic now on at the Opera House. You can check out our full guide to all the shows on in Sydney here. If you’re in need of a laugh, The Comedy Store runs comedy shows every week, Thursday to Sunday – and tickets are cheap. It’s a great date night idea, too. Hungry? Work your way through our guide to the best affordable eats. Got a special occasion coming up? Here’s our guide to Sydney’s best re

Sydney has a bewildering range of eateries and cuisines, with almost every style of restaurant and region of the world represented. Many of them are looking to serve you and the people of Sydney for the cheapest price possible, you just need to know where to look. Choosing the best cheap eats is like picking the greatest songs ever made, there are countless options, and everyone will have a different opinion. Compiled by a team of local Time Out experts, this list brings together eateries from all regions of Sydney, with each pick being an outstanding option for that cuisine or style of eating. It’s not the cheapest meals in Sydney, but the best affordable options. We’ve tried, as best as possible, to include only venues where you can get a meal for one for under $20. We didn’t include many bakeries or cafés in the list, but you can find more affordable eats in our list of best bakeries in Sydney and best cafés in Sydney. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. Want to spend less at the big-ticket players? Check out our cheap fine-dining hacks.

Parramatta's CBD is now one of the biggest commercial hubs outside of the Sydney CBD. Along with this hustle and bustle has emerged a lively restaurant scene with cuisines from across the globe. So whether Parramatta (or nearby Harris Park) is a detour, your main destination, or you're lucky enough to live in the area, the buzzing suburb's excellent restaurants will have you stumped for choice. We've rounded up our favourites, to make the decision easier for you. Get cracking. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. Looking for Indian, specifically? Here's our guide to the best Indian restaurants in Parramatta and Harris Park.  Or check out our guide to the very best restaurants across Sydney.

A bar crawl in Newtown is the ultimate choose-your-own-adventure for the intrepid thirsty Sydneysider. It's also great if you simply don't like having to take more than a hop, skip and jump between venues. This eclectic Inner West 'burb has more bars than you can poke a cocktail stick at, from lazy beer gardens to rock 'n' roll vinyl joints and everything in between, found all the way down King St and up to Enmore Road. Newtown is one of our favourite boozing destinations – and here are the vert best places to check out on your next visit.  Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. Looking for food? Check out the best restaurants Newtown has to offer, over here. Want more? Check out our guide the coolest bars in Sydney here.

Getting a group of friends together for a weekend away is often more difficult than year-12 algebra, yet more rewarding than a Wim Hof-style cold plunge. But like all things in life, good things are always worth the effort. The fact The Boathouse Hotel Patonga features accommodation for up to six guests, serene water views, a downstairs restaurant and a bar makes it a no-brainer in my books. Armed with three of my best high-school girlfriends, off we went for a weekend – safe to say, it was a bad time to be an Aperol Spritz. Why stay at The Boathouse Hotel Patonga? If you’re looking for a relaxing escape with a side of water views, this is your place. Located in a quiet seaside village of Patonga on New South Wales’ idyllic Central Coast, The Boathouse Patonga is 1.5 hours from Sydney, making it an accessible spot for weekend getaway. My favourite bit? You can catch a ferry from Palm Beach over to Patonga – the wharf is right across from the hotel. The boutique accommodation, which overlooks Patonga Bay and the mouth of the Hawkesbury River, is part of The Boathouse Group – the team behind waterfront venues Manly Pavilion, The Mona Social, The Boathouse Shelly Beach, The Boathouse Rose Bay, Barrenjoey House Palm Beach and more. So as well as having a dreamy space to chill, relax and sleep, below you’ll find a restaurant and bar (which closes at 9pm).  What are the rooms like at The Boathouse Hotel Patonga? The Boathouse Hotel Patonga features three waterside apartments built

✍️ Time Out Sydney never writes starred restaurant and bar reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills, and anonymously reviews, so that readers can trust our critique. Find out more, here. Michael Chiem and Tynan Sidhu first spoke about opening a bar together while cooking a backyard barbie and sipping Champagne on New Year’s Eve some years back. Great mates for a decade – and bringing serious bartending cred to the table (Chiem being the force behind Sydney’s award-winning PS40, and Sidhu perfecting his craft at places like The Waratah, PS40 and Saint Peter Bar) – they were aligned in their dream to open a community-focused boozer in the Inner West, where they both call home. A place where locals can drop in and feel their worries melt away like an ice cube in an Old Fashioned. It didn’t happen overnight, with the guys signing the lease in November 2022 and opening the doors to Silver’s Motel in September this year. There are plenty of excellent bars along Enmore Road worthy of your time and dime, but this one is something else. The vibe You could walk past Silver’s Motel and easily miss it – that’s how nondescript the front is. Just look for the black. But once you step through the door, you’re greeted like a long-lost mate.  Inspired by ’80s motel bars, the space looks sleek and old-school, with vintage artworks, wood-panelled walls and an Inner West warmth. Every item and piece of furniture has a story behind it. Take the carpet, for examp

✍️ Time Out Sydney never writes starred restaurant and bar reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills, and anonymously reviews, so that readers can trust our critique. Find out more, here.  Tom Colman, a trained viticulturist, and his father Bob started making wine together back in 2016 in a backyard shed. Frankly, This Wine Was Made by Bob was born, featuring natural, organically made wine. In 2023, the duo opened Frankie & Mo's – a wine bar, restaurant and bottle shop rolled into one. But just don't call it that to Tom. "We think of ourselves more like a wine pub – a place built on community, not exclusivity," says Tom. "Somewhere people can drop in, feel at home and explore wines made right around the corner or further afield, without the inflated markups or pretension that often come with “wine culture,” he adds. Inside is cosy and vibey, with electric artworks, pops of colour and a chef’s table where you can pull up a stool and watch the team in action. The food Fresh, seasonal ingredients are front and centre at Frankie & Mo’s. Their goal? Cook as locally and regeneratively as possible. The menu changes often, but you may enjoy things like radishes with butter and sea salt; beetroot carpaccio with almond ricotta and black garlic vinaigrette; line-caught bluefin tuna with harissa and olives; anchovy toast with pickled fennel and blood orange; lamb rump chop with smoked beans, carrot and herbs; and a flourless chocolate cake with berries. T

October 2025 update: Nativo has moved! You’ll find the Mexico spot inside St Peters brewery, Future Brewing. Cold beers, tacos and no deadlines? Muy bien. Read on for our write-up from May 2023. ***** What do you get when you combine a Michelin-trained chef and a hole-in-the-wall taco joint? You get Nativo Mexican, a colourful and tiny taqueria, which opened in Sydney’s Pyrmont in late 2022 – and boy we're glad they did. The casual, alfresco spot is run by Oaxaca-born Manuel Diaz and his wife Diana Farrera. Diaz – who has worked in some of Mexico City’s best kitchens, as well as Michelin-starred restaurant La Chevre d'Or in France and Bar Patrón and Santa Catarina here in Sydney – has drawn on his experience and heritage to create the menu and space. What the eatery lacks in size – Nativo can seat just 14 guests – it sure makes up for in soul. The street-inspired menu of tacos and snacks features native Australian ingredients, like the al pastor pork shoulder tacos with saltbush morita salsa and guacamole with lemon myrtle oil. Other menu highlights include cochinita pibil tacos with slow-cooked pulled pork, pickled onions and saltbush morita salsa; beef birria with 12-hour slow cooked brisket, Oaxaca cheese, avocado and kunzea (a native Australian plant) salsa verde; and Tasmanian octopus with chimichurri, confit onions and potato. Diaz says, “The best of Mexican gastronomy is inspired by ideas developed by the Indigenous communities and ancestors of the country. I have craf

✍️ Time Out Sydney never writes starred restaurant and bar reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills, and anonymously reviews, so that readers can trust our critique. Find out more, here.  “It smells like my pop’s place,” my dinner date says after we sit down at Corner 75. We’re at the Hungarian institution in Randwick that’s been serving paprika-laced food for more than 40 years. This March, it reopened with a fresh lease on life (and a literal new lease), thanks to the team behind Marrickville’s Baba’s Place – Alexander Kelly and Jean-Paul El Tom – plus Daniel Puskas and Chris Sharp of Sixpenny. My friend says her pop moved from Hungary to Australia because of the war, and as a little kid, he would take her to Corner 75 with her dad for a taste of home.  The vibe When Kelly, El Tom and Puskas teamed up to take over the keys of Corner 75, they called it a preservation project, wanting to pay homage to the neighbourhood icon and Australian migrant culture – similar to their work at Baba’s. At first glance, not much has changed. The windows still wear frilly, white-lace skirts. Hundreds of old photos, sports memorabilia and ornate items decorate the oxblood-red walls. A vintage chandelier twinkles from the centre. Tables are topped with crisp tablecloths. But there’s fresh energy, partly thanks to restaurant manager Alice Tremayne, who brings a friendly, relaxed aura and years of fine-dining cred (hello, Attica) to the floor. Tonight, they’ve a

✍️ Time Out Sydney never writes starred restaurant and bar reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills, and anonymously reviews, so that readers can trust our critique. Find out more, here.  If you’re visiting Orange for a couple of days, I reckon there are a handful of truths. For one, you’re guaranteed to sip excellent cool-climate drops – the region produces some of NSW’s finest wine, after all. You’re also going to eat well: the regional city punches well above its weight, serving delicious, seasonal stuff grown down the road (case in point: Hey Rosey, winner of Time Out Sydney’s Best Regional Award 2025).  The third truth? You’re going to want to come back, and you might even start thinking about it before you hit the return road. And the last? You’re pretty much guaranteed to end up at Hotel Canobolas at some point. There are worse places to end your night. The vibe Hotel Canobolas is named after Mount Canobolas – an extinct volcanic mountain located nearby – but locals know it as The Nob. Established in the late 19th century and rebuilt in 1939 in an Art Deco style, it was the go-to place for VIPs visiting town, from politicians to royalty and celebrities. It’s still a cracking spot for both locals and out-of-towners to hang out, thanks in part to its primo location smack bang in the centre of town. The hotel and pub feature 45 rooms, plus a full bistro, pizza bar, sunny courtyard, front bar and a range of event spaces. There's also liv

Located by a picturesque river in Parramatta Park, Misc. is a 300-seat eatery open for brekkie, lunch and dinner. The light-flooded space, which is about a 40-minute drive from Sydney’s CBD or a 20-minute walk from Parramatta Ferry, caters to small groups up to big celebrations, so if you’ve got a special event coming up, get in touch with the team. Misc. is short for miscellaneous, which makes sense when you know the menu draws inspiration from all across the globe, mainly the Mediterranean and Middle East. Pop in during the morning for wood-fired pita bread with house-made olive oil, green chilli butter and parmesan, or a potato hash with cured salmon, remoulade, herb salad and a poached egg. The Mediterranean plate – with spice-rich sujuk, soft pita, creamy labneh, pickled cucumbers, and marinated tomatoes – is also a solid option, and bonus points for being big enough to share between two. Highlights on the lunch and dinner menu may include Sicilian-inspired tuna sashimi amped up with capers, orange, lemon, olive oil and chilli; octopus with potato and toum; and slow-roasted lamb shoulder with zhug, pita bread and cacik. Misc.’s ethos is a bit of this and a bit of that while being big on good food and good company. And you know what? That’s something we can get behind. Time Out tip: The folded schnitty, which features a succulent schnitty with sweet roasted toms, melted provolone, slaw for freshness and crunchy aioli, is banging. Get that. Stay in the loop: sign up for

What is it? A tiny, sunflower-yellow Vietnamese eatery on a Marrickville corner that specialises in banh cuon, a steamed rice noodle dish originating from northern Vietnam. Why we love it: These silky, slippery rice noodles are typically eaten for breakfast in Vietnam – but you can enjoy them all day at Banh Cuon Ba Oanh. They’re stuffed with ground pork and wood-ear mushrooms, and served with fresh herbs, crisp shallots and a bright, delicious nuoc cham so you can double-dip as you please.  Time Out tip: This place gets busy, so we recommend going at an off-peak time to score a table. Expect to pay: Around $15 Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. RECOMMENED READS: These are the best cheap eats in Sydney. Check out our local's guide to Marrickville here.

A Hong Kong-inspired disco yum cha brunch is going down this October at Sydney’s neon-pink and high-energy Chin Chin – and you’re invited. The funky and delicious riff on Chin Chin’s brunch will see you and your friends experience a taste of Hong Kong without even leaving Sydney – all soundtracked to retro beats (and with free-flowing cocktails, of course). Chuck on your best ’70s-style look and feast on delicious yum cha delights like golden and crunchy prawn and scallop bao toast amped up with Sichuan mayo; barbecue pork and pineapple milk buns featuring a perfectly buttery and flaky pastry; and plump pork and prawn siu mai topped with pops of salmon roe. Other menu highlights include bouncy soy-coated egg noodles tangled with gai lan, cabbage with pickled green chilli; succulent char siu pork rib-eye flavoured with five spice, ginger and spring onion; and for dessert there’s baked egg tarts hitting sweet, nostalgic notes. Pair your yum cha brunch with specialty curated party-ready cocktails inspired by Hong Kong’s vibrant bar scene, home to many of Asia's and the World's 50 Best Bars 2025. There’s the Skyline Spritz, a fun and fruity tipple swirling with peach, jasmine, passionfruit and bitters; and a Mango Mimosa – a tropical take on the OG with fresh mango juice and prosecco. As well as cocktails, guests can sip on glasses of Tar & Roses Prosecco, Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, Marquis de Pennautier Rosé, and Young Henry’s Newtowner Pale Ale. The 90-minute experience start

✍️ Time Out Sydney never writes starred restaurant and bar reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills, and anonymously reviews, so that readers can trust our critique. Find out more, here.  For a suburb literally surrounded by the big blue, there aren’t as many spots to enjoy great seafood overlooking the ocean in Manly as you might think. There’s Garfish across from the Office, popular with the over-50s and home to an excellent seafood pie. Manly Pavilion has beaut views and decent food, and so does the Skiff Club. But when the sun’s shining, the sapphire-blue ocean is shimmering, and a fresh, delicious lunch is on the cards, I’ve got a new favourite spot – and that’s Felons Seafood. The vibe Thoughts and prayers to the backpackers, but I’m glad The Bavarian poured its final stein, with Felons Seafood taking over the waterfront site and welcoming guests from June this year. The 300-seat venue, which boasts easy-breezy indoor and outdoor seating, is the latest from mega hospo operators Artemus Group (the team behind Brisbane's Howard Smith Wharves). They also got the keys to Wharf Bar before transforming it into the nearby pumping beer haven, Felons Manly (how good are all the new seats?). And there’s more to come. Remember Aldi? A sprawling microbrewery pub will soon be there. But back to Felons Seafood, because there’s really a lot to like, starting with the obvious views over Manly Cove, which are nearly good enough to make you call in sick

✍️ Time Out Sydney never writes starred restaurant and bar reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills, and anonymously reviews, so that readers can trust our critique. Find out more, here.  No website. No phone number. Not even an Instagram. Just a clutch of glowy, slick-haired, well-dressed Sydneysiders sipping wine and waiting for a table with the determination of a 10-year-old chasing a Labubu. That’s when you know you’re onto something good. And Paradise, the new wine bar on the corner of Roslyn Street and Ward Avenue in Potts Point, is better than good. That’s because it’s the latest from two people who know what they’re doing: Gio and Enrico Paradiso – the brothers who, alongside Marco Ambrosino, co-founded Sydney staple Fratelli Paradiso back in 2001, before going on to open another hit, 10 William St, in 2010. Just a few months in, Paradise is already humming with big European energy and Potts Point cool. Groups of friends spill onto the sidewalk, glasses of orange wine in hand. Couples snack on crusty baguettes and nutty cheese. There’s a vibey buzz in the air. I don’t know if there’s a better street corner to be on come Saturday night. Though, a waitlist would be good. The vibe It feels cliché – even lazy – to write I’m in paradise at Paradise, but that’s really how I feel with salty snacks, chilled vino and great conversation backdropped to a golden peach sky. As well as alfresco seating, inside you can opt to sit at the bar or at a

I’ve recently returned from my first-ever trip to Japan, and, like the rest of Australia, am now obsessed. The bright flavour of dashi, chew of udon and crunch of tonkatsu! Shiny white Shinkansens! 7-Eleven’s soft-sweet egg sambos! Vending-machine ramen! The pulsating late-night energy! Sake! You get the gist. I’ve written about how Jetstar offers business class flights to the Land of the Rising Sun (complete with free-flowing bubbles, super comfy seats and top-notch meals) at a fraction of the cost of other airlines. I’ve covered the Very Exciting News that Time Out has launched the first-ever market in Asia Pacific, aptly called Time Out Market Osaka – which brings together the city’s top chefs and restaurants under the one roof. And, I’ve covered the best things to see and do in Osaka. But, if you're heading to Osaka, also known as Japan’s kitchen (and I really recommend that you do so), where should you stay? I’m so glad you asked. I spent three nights at Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda, and can truthfully say it’s one of the best hotels I’ve been to. Here’s everything you need to know. Why stay at Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda? Welcoming guests from September 2024, Canopy by Hilton Osaka Umeda is the first hotel of the brand to open in Asia outside of China. The five-star hotel is inspired by Osaka’s cultural heritage and vibrant, eclectic energy, with playful local art and motifs featured throughout. Expect Hilton’s signature hospitality and premium offering, delivered with

It’s been a big year for burgers in Sydney. Recently, we brought you news that Sydney is home to the best burger in the whole wide world – the American cheeseburger by chef Neil Perry – as named by the World's Best Steak Restaurants. Obviously, everyone has their favourite burger (personally, mine is a $10.50 smash number from a no-frills takeaway joint) – but after having Perry’s one a couple of times, I can vouch that it’s bloody delicious. Photograph: Avril Treasure for Time Out Sydney Now, the World’s Best Burger Places list has dropped, and Sydney has been named the world’s third-best burger city. The World’s Best Burger Places said in a statement on Instagram: “Sun, surf and seriously good burgers. Sydney’s culinary energy shines through every creation – none more so than @chefneilperry Neil Perry’s burger at @cafemargaretdoublebay Café Margaret (fka Nextdoor), hailed as the best burger in Australia. It’s a perfect reflection of Perry’s philosophy: precision, produce and pure flavour. From beachside grills to downtown diners, Sydney continues to set new burger standards,” the team added. Photograph: Avril Treasure for Time Out Sydney London took home pole position, scoring meaty points thanks to its burgers with bold flavours and unmatched creativity, with the experts calling out top spots Bleecker Burger and Black Bear Burger. Copenhagen was crowned the second-best burger city, where minimalism meets mastery. POPL Burger was said to be one of the hottest spots to c

For a long time, Sydney’s CBD has gotten all the front-page glory, largely thanks to that sparkling harbour and famous white sails. But times are changing – and if it’s been a while since your last visit to Western Sydney, we reckon it’s about time you got a wriggle on. And we’re not the only ones. Global publisher Condé Nast has named Parramatta – Sydney’s “second city” – as one of the hottest places to visit in Oceania in 2026. RELATED READ: These are the best places to eat and drink in Parramatta. When compiling the list of the best places to experience across New Zealand, the Pacific and our sunburnt country, the expert team of globe-trotters highlighted "places that already feel familiar and yet are being imbued with fresh life… where the region’s most compelling stories are increasingly urban, local and unexpected." Photograph: Supplied | City of Parramatta There’s a heck of a lot going on in the pumping Parramatta ’hood, kicking off with the soon-to-open Powerhouse Parramatta – said to be the largest museum in NSW when it opens in late 2026. Then there’s Parra’s cutting-edge and bold architecture, as well as its seriously diverse and delicious dining scene, in particular along Church Street and Harris Park, Sydney’s own Little India. We’re also big fans of Parra’s annual city-wide street festival, Parramatta Lanes, celebrating eats, music and art over four fun and delicious days. RELATED READ: This beautiful, light-filled all-day eatery serves Middle Eastern and Medi

Call me biased, but I reckon NSW is home to some of the world’s best restaurants. From Raes on Wategos to the Hunter Valley’s EXP and Sydney favourites like Quay, Saint Peter and Margaret, the state’s dining scene is hotter than the CBD in January. There’s one spot on NSW’s laid-back, sandy-footed south coast that’s been on my hit list for years: Rick Stein at Bannisters, a restaurant by British chef, TV star and author Rick Stein, housed in the five-star Bannisters by the Sea. (OK, yes, I’ve also dreamed about diving into that azure infinity pool, too.) Photograph: Supplied | Bannisters by the Sea When the world-famous seafood restaurant opened in 2009, it was Stein's first venture outside of the UK. Now, Stein, alongside his Aussie wife Sarah Stein, has 11 venues, including Rick Stein at Bannisters Port Stephens. Excitingly, there’s another at our fingertips, with Rick Stein at Coogee Beach opening inside the beachfront InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach this December. I thought there was no better time to experience the OG. Safe to say my expectations were high. Photograph: Rick Stein at Coogee Beach After spending the day by the pool and deep in Sally Hepworth’s latest page-turner, we headed to dinner, the gum trees glowing gold in the sunset and the smell of sea salt in the breeze. We were warmly welcomed by the team before kicking things off with a Ginger Fusion – a cooling and balanced cocktail with notes of cucumber, ginger, grapefruit and lime – alongside pris

It’s the day many Sydney Oasis fans have been waiting for – the Gallagher brothers played their first (critically acclaimed) Sydney show last night (Friday, November 7) at Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park – and they're doing it all again tonight, Saturday, November 8.  For those lucky people who are going – pull out your bucket hats and Adidas trackies, and get your vocal cords ready to belt out 'Wonderwall'. Here's everything you need to know about tonight's Oasis Sydney shows. RELATED READ: These are the 52 best things to do in Sydney in 2025. When are the Oasis Sydney shows? Oasis has already taken to the stage at Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park for their first concert on Friday, November 7, 2025, and they will perform their second and final Sydney show tonight – Saturday, November 8.  How to get to the Oasis Sydney concerts The show is going down at Accor Stadium, inside Sydney Olympic Park, which is well-connected to public transport (which is free for concert-goers – just flash your concert ticket). The easiest way to get to the concert is to catch a train from Central to Olympic Park station (they will be departing Central and also Strathfield every few minutes), and from there it’s a short walk to Accor Stadium. What time will Oasis come on stage in Sydney tonight? Gates open at 5.45pm, with support act Ball Park Music taking the stage at 7.15pm. Oasis won't hit the stage until around 8.45pm (and will perform for about two hours). What can I bring to the Oasi

From the desert to rainforests, idyllic coves and snow-capped peaks, Australia is home to incredibly diverse landscapes, which makes holidays in our own backyard that much more fun. It’s a tough job to crown the finest getaway regions in the country, but someone’s done it. The results of Australian Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 have just dropped, and it’s official: Australia’s best country escape is right here in NSW.  Photograph: Mudgeedefault Boasting more than 40 historic vineyards, heritage buildings, excellent farm-to-table restaurants and a charming, country-town vibe, Mudgee has been named Australia’s top getaway spot for the year. Located about a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Sydney, this pretty region isn’t the place you come for just one night – and after a visit here, you’ll see why. Photograph: Supplied/The Zin House First time? I’d be making a reservation at The Zin House, a family-owned restaurant located on an organic farm in Mudgee that serves rainbow-hued produce in a Hannah Neeleman-style country house. Between courses, you’re encouraged to wander down to the vegetable garden, wine in hand, and admire the perfumed flowers and bountiful produce. After lunch, head to sibling winery Lowe Family Wine for a vino and cheese tasting. Photograph: Supplied/Lowe Family Wines Not sure where to stay? I’d recommend a few nights at this award-winning, adults-only NSW glamping stay, Sierra Escape. Not a big camper? Don’t worry – this luxe set-up is more

At Time Out Sydney, it’s our job to help people discover the best of the city – and further out across NSW – so we’re normally the ones giving recommendations. That said, we love getting hot tips from you, too. So we put it to you – what are your top recommendations for things-to-do venues, restaurants, bars, regional venues and arts & cultural spaces? Drum roll, please… these are your top Time Out Sydney Recommended People’s Choice picks for 2025:  Things to Do - People’s Choice: Club 9, North Strathfield Restaurant - People’s Choice: Island Radio, Redfern Bar - People’s Choice: Baptist Street Rec Club, Redfern Regional NSW venue - People’s Choice: Hotel Canobolas, Orange Arts & Culture venue - People’s Choice: Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney   Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, travel inspo and activity ideas, straight to your inbox. Want more recommendations? These are the best new restaurants in Sydney. These are all our favourite bars in Sydney. And here's our ultimate guide to 52 things to do in Sydney before you die.

Sydney is regularly lauded for its beauty and natural surrounds, but this year the city has also been celebrated for being one of the best cities in the world for culture. We wholeheartedly agree. It’s our job to help people discover the best of Sydney, so we’ve narrowed it down to 12 must-visit Sydney arts and cultural venues that our Time Out editors truly love. Check out what’s going on at our top Time Out Sydney Recommended Arts & Culture Venues for 2025:  Art Gallery of NSW Australian Museum Belvoir St Theatre Enmore Theatre Hayes Theatre MCA Old Fitz Theatre Riverside Theatres Roslyn Packer Theatre Sydney Opera House The Grand Electric White Rabbit Gallery Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, straight to your inbox. RECOMMENDED: These are the best shows on Sydney stages now. These are the best art exhibitions to see in Sydney.

Sydney has it all – ocean baths, bathhouses, bowling clubs, pickleball clubs, golf clubs, historic cinemas, historic amusement parks, botanic parks, surf parks… And we’ve done it all. At Time Out it’s our job to help people discover the best of Sydney, so we’ve narrowed it down to 29 must-do Sydney experiences that our Time Out editors truly love – from free spots to paid experiences, some in the middle of the city and others further out. How many have you ticked off? Here are our top Time Out Sydney Recommended Things to Do for 2025:  Auburn Botanic Gardens, Auburn Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney BridgeClimb Sydney, The Rocks Burwood Chinatown, Burwood Camperdown Commons, Camperdown Cow and the Moon, Enmore Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre, Petersham Fayshell, Bondi Junction Flight Club, The Rocks Golden Age Cinema & Bar, Surry Hills iFly Penrith, Penrith Let’s Go Surfing Bondi Beach, Bondi Luna Park Sydney, Milsons Point Marrickville Golf Club, Marrickville Nature’s Energy (Balmain), Balmain One Playground Merrylands, Merrylands OzHarvest cooking classes, Alexandria Petersham Bowling Club, Petersham Phoenix Central Park, Chippendale Scenic World, Katoomba, Blue Mountains Soak Bathhouse, Alexandria Sydney Zoo, Bungarribee The Cipher Room, Newtown The Jar Pickleball Club, Pyrmont Tokyo Head Spa, Bondi Junction Urbnsurf, Olympic Park Vive Cooking School, Rosebery Wylie’s Baths, Coogee Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsl

NSW is a big, delicious state. We’re lucky to have a bit of everything – incredible wine regions like Orange and the Hunter Valley, beachy cities like Newcastle, the stunning Blue Mountains and Byron… oh, Byron. Our editors have travelled the state and narrowed it down to 11 regional NSW eateries that they truly love at the  moment – from fish and chips at Rosie’s to special occasion spots like Flotilla, and everything in between.  Where will you travel to eat next? Start sussing out these top Time Out Recommended NSW Venues for 2025:  Arno Deli, Newcastle Bar Heather, Byron Bay Flotilla, Wickham Frankie & Mo's, Blackheath Hey Rosey, Orange Humbug, Newcastle Iron Gate Kitchen, Pokolbin Milk Haus, Woodstock Rosie’s Fish & Chips, Coledale The Sir George, Jugiong The Zin House, Eurunderee Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, straight to your inbox. Looking for something closer to Sydney? These are our favourite bars in Sydney right now. And these are the best restaurants in Sydney, from hot newcomers to the OGs.

The world knows Sydney is beautiful – what a lot of people don’t realise is how delicious Sydney is. We’re lucky to have world-class restaurants and bars, across a huge diversity of cuisines and themes, using amazing produce. At Time Out, it’s our job to help people discover the best of Sydney, so we’ve narrowed it down to 32 restaurants and bars that our Time Out editors truly love – from affordable eats to special occasion spots, long-standing joints and hot newcomers.  Where will you eat next? Start sussing out these top Time Out Sydney Recommended Restaurants & Bars for 2025:  Ama, Surry Hills Albee's Kitchen, Campsie Banh Cuon Ba Oanh, Marrickville Bar Copains, Surry Hills Bar Planet, Newtown Cairo Takeaway, Newtown Chez Crix, Surry Hills Cho Cho San, Potts Point Chuck and Son's Brewing Co., St Peters Continental Deli Bar Bistro, Newtown Eat at ROBs, Rozelle Fontana, Redfern Fred's Providore, Cronulla Guildford Hotel, Guildford Island Dreams Cafe, Lakemba Jane, Surry Hills Mami’s Casa Latina, Bondi Medan Ciak, Sydney & Mascot Misc., Parramatta Nick & Nora's, Parramatta Pilu at Freshwater, Freshwater Porkfat, Haymarket Tan Viet Noodle House, Cabramatta The Bat & Ball Hotel, Redfern The Cumberland, Manly The Dry Dock, Balmain The Imperial, Erskineville The Wine Bar at The International, Sydney CBD Ursula's, Paddington Village (by Wildflower Brewing & Blending & Mountain Culture), Marrickville Where's Nick, Marrickville Woodstock Hotel, Rooty Hill Stay in the loop: sign up

It's a truth universally acknowledged that NSW is home to some bloody good wine, and after the 2025 NSW Wine Awards that just went down, it's more clear than ever.   For everyone who likes a good drop, you'll be pleased to know that NSW's extensive wine community recently gathered together at the ICC Sydney for a big, splashy night of wine awards that were all about turning the spotlight onto the very best of NSW's winemakers.  A whopping 21 trophies were handed out to 13 different wineries, with wines from five different regions taking home prizes. Orange and the Canberra district were awarded five each, Riverina got two and Mudgee went home with one, but the top dogs in 2025 were unequivocally the Hunter Valley, taking home a wild eight trophies on the night.  The Hunter Valley has long been lauded as one of Australia's greatest wine regions, and on brand, it was the Hunter's own First Creek Wines who was awarded the top prize in 2025.  Photograph: Avril Treasure So, what's NSW's best wine, you may ask? None other than the 2023 Single Vineyard Wills Hill Road Chardonnay, created by First Creek Wines – a family-owned and operated winery in Pokolbin – led by the current 2025 Halliday Winemaker of the Year, Liz Silkman. This drop was received enormously well, with wine chair judge Adam Walls describing this chardy as “standing alongside the best Chardonnays in Australia and one that captures all that is great about modern-day NSW Chardonnay". High praise indeed. First Creek

Sydney is home to many beautiful ocean pools – in fact, we’ve got more than anywhere else in the world, from the grid-worthy Bondi Icebergs to Fairy Bower Pool in Shelly Beach and Coogee’s heritage-listed McIver's Ladies Baths. They’re pretty spectacular when you think about it: ocean pools carved into natural rock and filled by the tides, offering swimmers a safe and scenic place to cool off, swim laps and play. Photograph: Anna Kucera And while they all have their salty charm, Aslings Beach Rock Pool, found in the rugged South Coast town of Eden, may be New South Wales’s most stunning ocean pool. Featuring clear turquoise-green waters, the large rectangular rock pool is hugged by dramatic pink and white cliffs. The rocks get their soft blush tones from the pink-hued granite that’s naturally found along this stretch of the Sapphire Coast. The striking scenery and stunning natural beauty of Aslings Beach Rock Pool, as well as the views of Twofold Bay's North Head, are well worth a road trip and a dip. How to get to Aslings Beach Rock Pool from Sydney It’s a bit of a drive from Sydney to Eden – about six hours – so take a couple of days off work and make a road trip out of it. Enjoy the journey by stopping at picturesque places like Wollongong, Jervis Bay and Batemans Bay. Once you arrive at Aslings Beach, it’s a short walk along the soft golden sand to reach the rock pool. Note: the rock pool is not suitable for people with access needs. Photograph: Destination NSW What c