“Sydney is blessed with some of Australia’s most iconic attractions — the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, The Rocks district, Taronga Zoo, Bondi Beach.

But for true cocktail lovers, you need to dig a little deeper to find the bustling city’s real hidden gems — literally.”

“Time Out research has found that Gen Z isn’t dry – they just drink very differently from generations before them”

“Does it really matter? Three experts confirm that it absolutely does, so we ask them for their top picks.”

“Brine, bread, and broth were once the domain of the kitchen, but savoury elements are now finding their place behind the bar.”

“Much like on a coral reef, there’s so much life to be found on the edges of the city in Sydney – and fertile feeding grounds.”

“A city’s financial centre is never exciting on a paper, but something has been happening to Martin Place over the past few years that’s rapidly turning the tide for Sydney’s greediest grotto.”

“Monday to Sunday, this is where and what our editor’s eating – think lunchtime burek at Bills, an icon returning to The Old Fitz, dinner in a Creole tavern and PS40’s ripper cocktails in Petersham.”

“We’re still thinking about springy biang biang noodles, brothy bowls of eggs, tuna cheeseburgers, syrupy doughnuts and more.”

“Get your tickets for one-off dinners and other events with Apollo Inn, Public Wine Shop, Ho Jiak, Cam’s Kiosk, Gerald’s Bar, Albert’s and more.”

“One of Sydney’s best new bars is headed to Melbourne for a Negroni spectacular at Andrew McConnell’s sexy, dim-lit Apollo Inn. And you don’t have to book.”

“Now you can get the beloved martini and popcorn combo from 2pm at the Newtown fave.”

“Why should Martinis have all the fun? It’s time to dirty up other drinks, too.”

“There’s perhaps no greater joy in life than a well-earned bargain. Even better? One that arrives with three olives and an ice-cold glass; served with a side of something salty, briny, or freshly shucked.”

“When you picture a communal cocktail, you probably imagine something along the lines of the NoMad’s “cocktail explosions” or perhaps the Scorpion Bowl and its many modern iterations—something fruit-forward, garnished to the max, paired with oversize curly straws and presented in a playful serving vessel.”

“Whether you’re chasing the perfect setting, a picturesque view, or just a damn good drink, we’ve got your next night out sorted”

“If you can find their entrances, the best hidden bars in Sydney beg you to let your hair down.”

“Sydney's landscape of watering holes is flourishing like never before.”

“Sydney's landscape of watering holes is flourishing like never before.”

“Small bars, wine bars, pubs, breweries and slick watering holes. Newtown has 'em all”

“Thirsty? Head to this grungy and cool pocket of the Inner West for a rocking drink or three”