“Martinis are more versatile than you might think. Here bartenders share tips on how to order your first, why a small tweak can radically change it, and a recipe for your freezer”

“From dirty to Gibson, Vesper to espresso, the martini has taken over Australian cocktail lists. What’s behind the surge in popularity?”

“The first impression starts when you choose where to go. In partnership with Bumble, we’ve put together a guide to our favourite first date spots in Sydney right now, so you can focus on having a good time with your date.”

“A cherry-topped cocktail at a standout bar, an Italian Christmas cake returns, a vibey lobby party and a delivered-to-your-door date night.”

“The must-dos, must-sees and absolute must-eats in Sydney.”

“Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive mezcal collection, an intimate date-night spot or the best bar snacks around, these are our picks for the best bars in Sydney.”

“Our annual list of the best gin joints, cantinas and cocktail lounges across town. Cin, cin.”

“What do strong coffees, adult entertainment and Italian scooters have in common? They've all lent their names to varieties of martini, and right now, Sydneysiders can't get enough of them.”

“Free Palomas at El Primo Sanchez, hemp-powered lip balms with your weekend matcha, bargain Martinis in Newtown, an inner-west bakery pops up by the beach and Chiswick by the harbour.”

“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.”

“"Drink with me, to days gone by. To the life, that used to be. Let the wine of friendship never run dry."

That's what the compatriots sung in Les Miserables, on the eve before their untimely demise at the hands of the establishment. And that's the merry spirit that should follow all of us in Sydney, in light of some of the foreclosures at some of our most beloved haunts.”

“They say good things come to those who wait! When it comes to food, a line of excited, hungry customers outside of a restaurant or bakery often points to something special; whether it’s a mortadella and cheese-stuffed breakfast croissant, a loaded lunchtime banh mi or an Instagrammable evening tipple. These are the restaurants, bars, cafes, bakeries and eateries from across Sydney that keeps us glued to the footpath in anticipation.”

““The Negroni fad’s kind of dropped off and Martinis have taken its place.” What's behind the contemporary surge of this classic cocktail, and where can you find the best examples?”

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

“Martinis are the name of the game at this psychedelic Enmore Road cocktail bar from the Cantina OK! team.”

“Newtown. The lefty central of Sydney. Filled with the garish stench of breweries, pubs, pokies, pool, gentrification and 18-year-olds from Sydney University as they stumble home trashed on a Tuesday night. Where psychotic, Christian, bald headed mouldy-men, screaming in the name of Jesus, sometimes like to march, and the local BWS showcases a year round pride sign: BWYasssss.”

“It’s high time we raised a glass to Sydney’s embattled bar scene: it’s weathered everything from lockout laws, to lockdown, from constant CBD roadworks, to (almost) unrelenting rain. But this is its beauty: after every blow, it emerges, bright, and strong and ready to pour out another.”

“There's no question: 2022 was the year of the signature drink in Sydney. Be it martinis, Negronis or fragrant sake, Sydney now has a bar dedicated to it, found in world-class hotels, squeezed into 11-seat suburban spots, or under the watchful eyes of a giant golden prawn (yep...).”

“From the place to be when the sun goes down to a hot new rooftop diner from a genre-pushing chef and a late-night haunt specialising in Martinis, here’s how to tackle a night out in Sydney.”

“Put these brand new bars on your list this weekend”