Vivid Sydney 2026 dates announced โ€“ and why 2025 was the biggest yet

Vivid Sydney 2025

The bulbs have barely cooled on this year’s festival, but we’re already looking ahead to the next year’s Vivid celebrations. As dates for the 2026 festival have been announce, we’ve taken a look back at this year’s festival which was bigger and brighter than ever.

Dry July never tasted so good thanks to Sydneyโ€™s best mocktails

non-alcoholic cocktails

Who says non-alcoholic drinks have to be boring? These venues are offering an exciting mix of funky ingredients to help you breeze through Dry July. With Dry July just around the corner, you might be swapping your usual Friday-night spicy marg or favourite glass of chardonnay for something a little more virtuous. But virtuous doesn’t … Read more

Bar Conteโ€™s sleek new CBD spin-off has arrived and we went to check it out

Conte in Sydney CBD

If there’s one thing Bar Conte is known for, it’s unwavering Italian authenticity. The small neighbourhood venue sits on the corner of Riley Street and Foveaux Street in Surry Hills, proudly holding the title of the world’s first dedicated Negroni bar and Italian restaurant. Loved by locals, whether as a date spot, a place to … Read more

6 places to watch theย British & Irish Lions Tour in Sydney

Where to watch the Lions Tour in Sydney

Our selection of the best places to watch the Lions Tour in Sydney will mean you don’t miss a moment of the action. After 12 long years, theย British & Irish Lions Tourย returns to Australian soil, and Sydneyโ€™s pubs are pulling out all the stops. During six weeks, from June 28 until August 2, there will … Read more

Martinis and yoga? Yes! It’s the day for both this Saturday

Gin and Yoga

Sometimes, the stars align. And this Saturday, June 21, is shaping up to be that magical day. World Martini Day and International Yoga Day coincide this year, setting the tone for a perfectly balanced day of wellness and indulgence. But can you combine the two experiences? Well, we were surprised to find you could. Is … Read more

Step aside Bondi โ€“ Coogee is the coolest beach in the Eastern suburbs

people on Coogee Beach

Dua Lipa’s been spotted dining there, Rick Stein’s opening a new flagship restaurant, and In-N-Out chose it at the location for its latest pop-up โ€” has Coogee officially become the coolest beach in the Eastern Suburbs? Once seen as Bondiโ€™s quieter cousin, this beachside beauty is stepping into the spotlight with world-class food, celeb sightings, … Read more