“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.”

“If you're someone who takes birthdays seriously, you'll know how stressful the planning process can be. Whether it's the venue that will set the tone for the year ahead, a bonding session with your closest mates, or just the opportunity to switch off and escape the noise with some self care—birthday planning is often more work than it's worth.”

“If you've never tried Italy's favourite frozen dessert (other than gelato, obviously), where on earth have you been?”

“Bar Herbs is the Sydney CBD’s new downtown bar by the MUCHO group (Tio's, Centro 86, Bar Planet)—an underground, neon-lit room built for late nights, classic drinks, and anyone who knows a good martini deserves its own stage.”

“There's never a shortage of fun things to do in Sydney/Eora, and this weekend is no exception with heaps of exciting events to stack your calendar with.”

“The Inner West certainly knows how to drink. Where else can you sip a Hubba Bubba martini, chase it with a pickleback shot, and hop next door for a three-person flaming cocktail jug? This buzzing pocket is home to some of the best bars in Sydney/Eora—and you can’t tell us otherwise.”

“Bathed in sultry ruby red light and disco ball shimmer, Herbs Taverne isn’t your average Negroni bar—it’s a full-blown aperitivo playground.”

“MUCHO, the group responsible for a number of Sydney’s best bars, is perfecting its aperitif and digestif game, ready for a brand-new drinking den come May – which’ll be open till 2am seven days a week.”

“Between the lockouts and the lockdowns and a literal rule for no dancing back in 2020, dancing feels like a hard-won pastime in Sydney. Thanks to some groovy planning around the city's nighttime economy and a lot of energy and resilience from our nighttime industries, Sydney's Footloose days are well and truly behind us.”

“Tio’s has been one of Sydney’s favourite spots for a margarita since 2014. The vibes at this Surry Hills bar are Mexican cerveceria-meets-antique store with a quirky and cool setting that’s as curated and distinct as sibling venues Cantina OK!, Bar Planet, Centro 86 and The Cliff Dive.”

“From garage bars dedicated to ancient spirits to hidden wine bars with Midnight in Paris vibes and hotel lobby bars guaranteed to take your breath away at sunset—if you're thirsty, Sydney's bar scene is here for you. Without further ado, here’s Urban List's pick of the best bars in Sydney right now.”

“Urban List has sipped through the Sydney CBD to uncover the best cocktail spots, basement boozers and sleek wine bars worth visiting when you're a little thirsty in the heart of our fair city. For everything from knockoffs to kick-ons, here are the best bars in Sydney's CBD.”

“From garage bars dedicated to ancient spirits to hidden wine bars with Midnight in Paris vibes and hotel lobby bars guaranteed to take your breath away at sunset—if you're thirsty, Sydney's bar scene is here for you. Without further ado, here’s Urban List's pick of the best bars in Sydney right now.”

“Sydney/Eora has really upped its bar game in the past few years. We’ve embraced creativity, luxury, and the best ideas from abroad to create a cosmopolitan bar scene that feels elevated from the days of yore. We’re now home to some of the most exciting bartenders and bars in the entire world—with a few placements on the World's 50 Best bars list to prove it.”

“Urban List has sipped through the Sydney CBD to uncover the best cocktail spots, basement boozers and sleek wine bars worth visiting when you're a little thirsty in the heart of our fair city. For everything from knockoffs to kick-ons, here are the best bars in Sydney's CBD.”

“Centro 86 is a basement tequila bar from the award-winning crew behind Bar Planet, Tio's, and Cantina OK!”

“Nestled in the inner west, Newtown is an eclectic gem that's packed with top-tier bars and eateries.”