It’s back! Time Out Recommends has returned for its second year, shining a spotlight on the best local businesses and experiences across Melbourne, Sydney and all of Australia.
Time Out Recommends is all about celebrating the spots that get us off the couch and out into our cities – whether that’s a hidden wine bar, a must-visit regional venue, an inspiring arts space, or a hotel that you can’t wait to return to. Our editors have been out eating, drinking, exploring and experiencing so we can share our favourites with you.
But this isn’t just about us. We also want to hear from you. That’s where the People’s Choice categories come in – it's your chance to vote for the things to do, arts and cultural spaces, restaurants, bars and hotels that you highly recommend.
Everyone who votes goes into the draw to win one of three $250 Visa gift cards.
So: what’s the place you can’t stop telling friends about? The one you’d happily cross town (or state lines) to visit again? Now’s the time to make sure it gets recognised:
- To vote for venues and experiences in Melbourne, click here
- To vote for venues and experiences in Sydney, click here
- To vote for venues and experiences in Australia, click here
In Melbourne and Sydney you can vote for things to do, restaurants, bars, regional venues and arts & cultural spaces. And in Australia you can vote for things to do (including arts and cultural activities), restaurants, bars and hotels.
Voting is open now and closes at 11.59pm on October 14, 2025.
Don't miss your chance to cast your vote to help celebrate the businesses that make our cities buzz.