Six great ways to have a balanced night out in Sydney

YogaBar is a new concept by the founder of Fitness First and Fit n Fast that brings together food, fashion and fitness in one location – and, because they’re all about balance, once you've finished your yoga class there are tipples to be had too. Whether you’re a yoga pro or a curious newcomer, YogaBar offer everything from hot flow yoga to pilates reformer, barre attack and even hip-hop yoga classes. After a special evening class, they’ll even offer a glass of kombucha or organic wine on the house – bonus!

Described as TED Talks with delicious drinks, Nerd Nite is a monthly event that features 20-minute fun-yet-informative presentations from speakers across a range of disciplines. Forget everything you know about boring seminars, at Nerd Nite you can enjoy bite-sized orations in a casual atmosphere. Past speakers have mused on anything from virtual reality to queer rights, polymorphism to weird dinosaurs, all perfect ideas to expand your intellect and dissect while savouring a Dry Martini.

A video game arcade and café by day, 1989 turns on the retro cool by transforming into a 8-bit bar by night. Add some adrenaline to an evening drink with your pals with classic arcade games including Street Fighter II, NBA Jam, The Simpsons, Sunset Riders and a four-player Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles game. As well as making killer classic cocktails such as Espresso Martinis with fresh coffee, there’s a local touch too, with 23 local craft beers to be enjoyed on tap or as tinnies. The kitchen serves up quality food offerings as well like buddha bowls, cauliflower salads, loaded French toast and burgers.

This much-loved establishment is a refuge for high-quality independent music. The venue is deliberately designed to feel like a lounge room, so park yourself at one of their many comfy couches with a gin and tonic in hand. On Mondays, they take their home-vibes even further with a regular games night. They’ve got several board and card games, so gather up a crew and go all in on a game of Trivial Pursuit while a jazz band jams along with you. It's all the ingredients you'll need for a classy night out. 

If you would like more information about alcohol, such as what is in your drink and how it can affect your body, visit Diageo’s www.drinkiq.com. The DRINKiQ website has been specifically created to cover all aspects of alcohol, and give you the tools to make more informed choices about drinking, or choosing not to drink.