Another blow to NIMBYs as The Squire’s Landing gets 24-hour licence

The Squire's Landing now trades 24/7.

The NSW Government’s honourable attempt to make Sydney a genuine 24/7 city just had a major win as Squire’s Landing in The Rocks begins trading ’round the clock. One of the world’s most picturesque gastropubs, glass-fronted with dreamy, panoramic views of the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge, will now trade continuously throughout the

Messina’s 1-kilogram cheesecake Easter egg is what long weekends are made for

Gelato Messina have created a cheesecake easter egg

The ever-creative team at Gelato Messina first came up with the idea of a 1-kilogram Messina Easter egg last year. Serving six, the enormous Easter chocolate treat was a beautiful chaotic mess of Milo mousse with oreo crumble, hazelnut praline, malted vanilla chantilly and hazelnut caramel oozing from the centre. Now the team have switched

Exclusive: Sydney’s nightlife tsar reveals plans as city comes alive with new venues 

phoenix central park space

Sydney is rapidly modernising and genuinely stepping up its lifestyle and hospitality offerings. Not since Carriageworks opened in 2007 has the city felt so profoundly different, willing and oh-so-able to fling us the into a new era for both locals and visitors. Nowhere is this more obvious than the frequently discussed “Night Time Economy,” as

Sydney Comedy Festival is pulling no punches for its 20th anniversary

Sydney Comedy Festival's Gala Night

The Sydney Comedy Festival has been one of the city’s most beloved annual events since 2005, pulling over 120,000 attendees into the city’s best theatres to witness some of the world’s greatest comedians constantly rethinking the art of standup and showcasing new material. Festival director Jorge Menidis is pulling no punches for its 20th anniversary

A luxurious lounge bar is now hidden above Rockpool Bar & Grill

Rockpool Bar

Few things scream “special occasion” in Sydney as loud as walking into Rockpool Bar & Grill. Hunter St Hospitality’s world-famous steakhouse has long been regarded as one of the city’s most opulent dining experiences, anchored by its grand main dining room and, to the side, a New York-style bar. But there’s now a third element

Global Irish music festival, MISNEACH, arriving in Sydney for St Patrick’s Day

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One of the most recognisable Irish singers of our time, Dermot Kennedy, arrives in Sydney this weekend to debut a brand-new annual global music festival that’s focused entirely on celebrating Ireland’s rich musical heritage. And it’s perfect timing too, with the Sydney music festival coinciding with St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Dubbed the MISNEACH (pronounced mish-nyah,

Will Nigella Lawson’s Vivid Sydney dinners be worth the $340 price tag?

Nigella Lawson will host three exclusive dining experiences at Vivid Sydney 2025

We’ve all heard the news by now: one of the biggest drawcards for Vivid Sydney this year is none other than the charismatic queen of food herself, Nigella Lawson, who will be curating three exclusive multi-sensory dinners in Martin Place’s tech-forward pedestrian tunnel, Muru Giligu. And a big talking point has been the cost of

5 Best Experience Tickets to Book at Vivid Sydney 2025

Vivid Sydney on the harbour

There are several events at Vivid Sydney this year that will be mighty difficult to score tickets for if you aren’t diligent. The Southern Hemisphere’s largest celebration of art, creativity and fun will once again transform Sydney into a surrealistic dreamscape of light, music, ideas and food as Vivid Sydney celebrates its 15th anniversary. Kicking

Over 75 per cent of the program is free at Vivid Sydney 2025

Romance Was Born's projections for Customs House

Destination NSW is working the cost-of-living crisis into the 15th annual Vivid Sydney this year. In a nod to accessibility, event organisers have made more than 75% of the program completely free for Sydneysiders and visitors hoping to fully immerse themselves in one of the world’s most prized arts and lifestyle festivals. This year’s festival