“Eat popcorn at any Mucho bar and you could find one of five $1000 vouchers to spend at the group’s venues. It’s like Willy Wonka – but with popcorn. Mucho is behind some of our favourite cocktail bars in Sydney, but the team has also won firm fans for its addictive free popcorn. Each bar has its own signature, from Bar Bridge’s nori seasoning to Bar Planet’s curry dust and Centro’s sugar and sumac popcorn.”

“Sydney’s Martini masters at Bar Planet are bringing back the brine for a one-night event in which you get to create the dirty Martini of your dreams. A trip to Bar Planet is like stepping into an art nouveau-era bistro installed on the moon. The moody Newtown drinking den is by the team behind world-beating agave-spirit bars Cantina OK, Tio’s and Centro 86.”

“Have you ever been served a Martini with two olives? We reckon probably not. Legend has it that a Martini garnished with an even number of olives is bad luck. But what’s the correct number? How many is too many? Does it change depending on the type of Martini? And are there particular olives we should be using? All very important questions. So, in celebration of National Olive Day (June 1, FYI), we’ve asked some people who love Martinis as much as we do for the answers.”

“Sip and save during happy hour at these bars and venues across the city serving affordable drinks and bargain bites.It’s winter in Sydney. The temperature’s dropping, prices are rising, and even your group chats are going quiet. In times like these – when a single round can cost an arm and a leg – we’re especially grateful for a good happy hour.”

“There’s something deeply good for my soul to sit in a buzzy room with a bunch of like-minded strangers while someone on stage does their best to make us all laugh. Whether it’s giggling at ourselves and our common curious habits and failings, chuckling over a sharp take on the state of the world and our politicians, or just guffawing at someone physically making a fool of themselves, laughter is the perfect panacea to the doom and gloom of the day’s headlines.”

“The Sydney Comedy Festival (SCF) is back, bringing five weeks of non-stop laughs to the city. Whether you’ve locked in a show with family, mates or a date, this is not just a chance to discover fresh comedy talent, it’s the perfect excuse to explore new neighbourhoods and try somewhere new to eat along the way.”

“If you're over hot cross buns and chocolate eggs and feel like venturing out on the long weekend, there are plenty of hotspots to choose from. Hit this list for the cafes, restaurants and bars staying open in Sydney over the four days.”

“If you're over hot cross buns and chocolate eggs and feel like venturing out on the long weekend, there are plenty of hotspots to choose from. Hit this list for the cafes, restaurants and bars staying open in Sydney over the four days.”

“The countdown to the 2026 Easter long weekend has begun. Yep, that glorious four-day weekend is on the horizon, so we can soak up the crisp autumn air and indulge in way too much chocolate.”

“Settle in for a three-course feast or sips and snacks, as an admired Sydney cocktail spot travels south for a one-night collab.”

“Big laughs are guaranteed at this year’s festival. But seats at the city’s best restaurants and bars aren’t – unless you have a plan. In partnership with Century Entertainment, we’ve rounded up the best spots for pre-show dinners, intermission snacks and post-show drinks.”

“The iconic Fitzroy North neighbourhood pub The Pinnacle is under new management; with publican Michael Bascetta ready to add to his PAX hospitality portfolio.”

“Bar Planet is teaming up with Marrickville florist Date Night Studio for a Valentine’s Day pop-up that combines two of life’s better pleasures: martinis and fresh blooms.”

“Shop flowers and sip martinis, as this one-day flower market sets the tone for the year's most romantic day.”

“The Enmore Road martini bar has just bottled its cult Dirty Martini, bringing one of its most-loved pours out from behind the terrazzo and into Inner West freezers.”

“While you might not be celebrating on 26 January, you probably want to know where you can pick up your first coffee for the day, where to satiate that hunger at lunchtime, and where you can gather with your crew over a few cold ones to kick off your long weekend.”

“We’ve pulled together the ultimate Sydney local’s gift guide so you can shop small, shop smart, and still deliver something that actually feels special. This is Sydney, as served through retail therapy.”

“Plus, a new fish’n’chipper, half-price lobster spaghetti from the Ormeggio team, a bigger L’Avant Cave for Paddington, new happy hours at Bar Planet and more Sydney food and drink news.”

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“We’ve sifted through the sales to find the best prices on our favourite products, from discounted glassware to cut-price cookbooks, candles, merch and more.”