“Looking for the best things to do in Sydney/Eora this weekend? There's never a shortage of exciting activities in Sydney to keep your calendar full.”

“Itinerary among the research restaurants and cocktail bars, markets and steakhouses that have made the city a favourite destination for curious foodies.”

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

“You’ll find Chef Amber Doig steering the menu at Potts Point’s favourite celebrity hangout The Butler. They’ve hosted their share of big names over the years, from Margot Robbie to Rita Ora and Andrew Garfield, but over the last seven, Doig has brought her own culinary cool to the restaurant.”

“Sydney is a little over one month away from the debut of Bar Bridge, which will open in the basement space at 6 Bridge Street in the Uptown precinct of the city.”

“This year marks year two of Centro 86, the underground tequila joint from the Mucho Group (Cantina OK!, Tio’s Cerveceria, Bar Planet, Bar Herbs). Across that time, they’ve grown their tequila selection — there’s some 200-odd bottles on the back bar today — and become a must-visit destination for a growing group of regulars.”

“There was a time when pickle juice lived exclusively at the bottom of the jar or beside a sandwich. Now, it’s turning up in martinis and margs across the city. With the recent revival of the dirty martini, savoury drinks have started to win out over the sweet, maximalist staples of the past.”

'“As a food editor, I’m often asked about the balance between the stories I chase and the ones that simply land in my lap. This one in particular, was very much the latter.

It was late one Friday afternoon when I noticed my inbox light up with a pitch from Annie Hayes, events and partnerships manager at Mucho Group (Cantina OK!, Bar Planet, Tios, Bar Herbs).”

“If there's one summer drink that never goes out of style, it's the margarita. With its salted rim and smooth tequila, it's the ultimate warm-weather classic, made for long afternoons with friends. To celebrate that feeling, Tequila Herradura (which has been crafting tequila for 150 years) is teaming up with some of Australia's favourite bars to put their unique spins on the classic cocktail.”

“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.”

“Cantina OK! has unveiled a limited run of 18 small-batch mezcals, now pouring from its back bar after the team’s December 2025 sourcing trip to Oaxaca.”

“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.”

“Where to find your nearest bars serving a new year spin on the classic cocktail.”

“Plus, Incu’s limited-edition graphic tees, free shots on your birthday, chef-recommended date spots for Valentine’s, Mapo scoops on the house at a Paddington homewares boutique, and all the venues we’ve visited this year.”

“Sydneysiders have turned walking into an art form — whether it’s along coastal cliffs, through leafy laneways, up to harbour lookouts, or down historic staircases in The Rocks, it’s all about the journey. As a renowned walkable city with many landmarks close together, Sydney offers an array of walking tours that delve into interests from history, crime, nature and food.”

“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.”