Our favourite things to do around The Rocks and Circular Quay

The Fortune of War in The Rocks, Sydney

A globally famous stretch of sand and glittering water featuring great surf, ocean pools, coastal walks and nearby bars, restaurants, shops and markets, this is your guide to Sydneyโ€™s most famous beach. All around the world, Bondi Beach is one of the top landmarks people associate with Sydney. Itโ€™s more than just a beach, though.

Are these the 25 most romantic restaurants in Sydney?

The best table in the house at L'Heritage in Sydney

If you’re after a perfect date night in Sydney then you’ll need to be across the most romantic restaurants Sydney has to offer. From casual charmers to fine dining powerhouses, Sydney has got plenty on the plate for anyone tasked with planning the next date. If you’re looking for a romantic restaurant in Sydney, take

22 Best Kid-Friendly Events at Vivid Sydney 2025

a group of people eating food

Vivid Sydney can be a magical place for kids, allowing them to explore art, music and food, all while being inspired by the bright lights around them. We’ve found the best kid-friendly activities and attractions on offer at Vivid 2025, to help your youngsters get the most out of their experience. This year, the festival

Sydney’s Bastille Festival is going bigger and better this July

Bastille Festival in Sydney

If there’s any cultural food and wine festival that has grown at such an impressive rate over the past few years, it’s Bastille Festival. Last year’s massive surge of Francophiles down at Circular Quay was proof, pushing this yearly event from a small collection of fromage stalls and bakeries in front of Customs House to

Sydney’s iconic Cruise Bar reveals major changes just in time for Vivid

The new-look Cruise Bar in Sydney

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

Australia’s distilling legends set for Sydney Spirits Festival

Bill Lark with a bottle of Lark

You certainly won’t be left without variety at the second annual Sydney Spirits Festival, which returns to the Overseas Passenger Terminal after a successful sold-out debut in 2024. The taste for a large-scale local spirits festival is obviously there, and organisers have done plenty to ensure this showcase of Australia’s robust spirits industry is as

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