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The best restaurants in Sydney right now
From fine diners to casual gems, our ultimate guide to Sydney’s best restaurants has you covered.
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The best of Sydney restaurants, bars, cafés and pubs, whether dining in or takeaway
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Sydney's coolest bars
From hidden haunts to swish cocktail spots and sexy wine bars, these are our fave places for a drink in town.
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Sydney's top cafés
Whether you’re after a hot, velvety brew or a rainbow brekky plate, these ace Sydney cafés will ensure you start your day right.
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The best affordable eats
Enjoy a delicious meal without getting sweaty palms with our guide to the city’s best cheap eats.
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Sydney's best new restaurants
Keen to know what's hot? Check out our guide to all the fab new Sydney openings.
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Paul's Famous Hamburgers
Standing solid since 1957 just off Tom Ugly’s Bridge in the heartland of Sylvania is this old-school burger joint – and it’s a mandatory road trip stop
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Joe's Tavern
This New York-inspired spot from the Continental Deli team is like a hot water bottle in winter – warm, cosy and comforting
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Frankie Cadillac
Sydney’s self-professed “Home of the Negroni”, Frankie Cadillac’s is loud and brash – but behind the attitude, the drinks go down dangerously smooth
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Claret Club
The couple behind Claret Club are two well-versed Sydney sommeliers – but you should also go for the food
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The Flynn
After a $2 million-plus glow-up, this CBD megapub is back with a genuinely excellent menu from renowned chef Justin North
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NSW’s best wine list for 2026 has just been crowned in Sydney
Raise a glass to the sommeliers and venues championing NSW wines
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This Sydney pizza shop just won a global award – and you’ve probably never heard of it
From pan-baked to twice-cooked, you’ll find banging pizza styles at this cosy spot – all made by an award-winning chef
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This six-in-one Sydney dining precinct feels like a trip to Tokyo
Move like a Shinkansen to 230 Sussex Street and you’ll be transported to Japan’s 48th prefecture, minus the flight
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3 reasons to make this beach-inspired bar your go-to this summer
Summer weather is setting in, and Cabana Bar is the perfect spot to soak up some sunshine and cool off with colourful cocktails all season long. Conveniently...
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Head to this historic and newly renovated pub for late-night cocktails at happy hour prices
There’s lots to love about Balmain, which is home to one of the best views of the harbour and a slew of excellent and storied pubs. Prized...
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From Lego to life drawing, the Maritime Museum has adults covered this summer
When the summer holidays hit, the city comes alive with fun activities for kids. But what about big kids (cough adults cough)? Adults also deserve to have fun...
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The 70 best cheap eats in Sydney right now
Summer 2025 update: Cut back on spending, not flavour, with our guide to Sydney’s best affordable eats. My current faves include new Thai-Chinese...
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