Chris Singh 
Two of Sydney’s best restaurants, the long-established Ester and the fresh-faced Eleven Barrack, are handing over their respective kitchens to two of the world’s finest chefs this winter, as the Vivid Food program continues to grow ahead of Vivid Sydney. As per the previous three years, Vivid Food has grown to become a central part … Read more
One of the more underrated projections during Vivid Sydney each year is found on the rooftop of the Australian National Maritime Museum. Much like the Sydney Opera House sails and the Museum of Contemporary Art, the facade of this historic waterside museum will be hosting an immersive blend of animation, sound and storytelling between Friday, … Read more
The annual Great Australian Beer SpecTAPular, now one of the world’s biggest beer festivals, has been known to get a bit wacky with experimental brews. Each year, breweries from around the world descend upon Australia’s major capitals for this travelling bastion of beer, which features the country’s longest pop-up bar with 120 taps all running … Read more
ANZAC Day trading restrictions have changed in 2025. Last year, the Retail Trading Amendment (ANZAC Day Trading Hours) was included so that “non-exempt” retail shops that were traditionally allowed to trade from 1pm will need to remain closed for the full day. Traditionally, the Retail Trading Act dictated to businesses were generally restricted from opening … Read more
Wine enthusiasts the world over are in for a boozy May as the Coravin World Wine Tour returns for its second year. And yes, Sydney is one of the premier stops, this year with Darlinghurst’s fabulous Love, Tilly Devine opening up its collection of 300 bottles (including some incredibly rare skin contact wines) so guests … Read more
Staying in a Sydney airport hotel is ideal for visitors travelling in and out of the city by air, with options ranging from budget to luxury. Sydney Travel Guide’s editorial team has visited several of the best hotels near Sydney Airport in order to put together an expert guide on where to stay before or … Read more
Weekly specials are back on the cards for Sydney as cost of living pressures continue to mount a war on our wallets. We’ve already seen “luxe-for-less” specials like the lobster-and-Champagne ($55) beauty over at Felons Manly, now Walsh Bay has a new bistro offering a good balance between premium dishes and manageable prices. Yes, there’s … Read more
The Overseas Passenger Terminal precinct has already been buzzing with news of The Squire’s Landing being granted a coveted 24-hour license, now there’s another reason to celebrate as Circular Quay’s symbolic Cruise Bar & Restaurant eyes a reopening date in early May. The long-standing harbour venue, located almost directly across the water from Sydney Opera … Read more
An army of funny people are rearing up to flood through Sydney’s streets, switching daily stresses for belly laughs as local and visitors prepare for weeks of non-stop hilarity. That’s the idea behind the 20th annual Sydney Comedy Festival, celebrating its milestone with an abundance of creativity, from stand-up shows atop Sydney Harbour Bridge to … Read more
Although Australian billionaire Gretel Packer, daughter of media mogul Kerry Packer, recently stepped down from her role as board member for Sydney Theatre Company, the long-time patron of the arts is clearly not done supporting stage. Following last year’s surprise purchase of an art-deco post office in Edgecliff, she has posted up $25.85 million to … Read more
