With more craft spirits made here than in any other part of Australia, the Inner West Distillery Trail leads you to the cellar doors of where some of the finest handmade gin, whisky, rum and vodka in the country come to life. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also … Read more
Both close to the city centre and yet its own little world, the Balmain Peninsula is a truly unique side to Sydney. And its restaurants, cafes, shops and historic pubs make this waterfront suburb the perfect spot for a bit of romance. Brought to you by Balmain Rozelle Chamber of Commerce Sign up to our … Read more
Probably the busiest part of Sydney, you wouldn’t expect Circular Quay to have bars and restaurants that locals would enjoy. But here are a few places we love to eat and drink at in Sydney. A perfect tourist trap storm, Circular Quay is the convergent point of two of Australia’s most recognisable icons—the Harbour Bridge … Read more
It feels like it’s been ages since we’ve been out in the city and that there are just so many places and things to do that we haven’t heard of. So it was with an odd feeling of being a bit out of touch that we ventured into Sydney to check out a few things … Read more
There’s nothing quite like starting a month off with a bang—especially with young 2023 dragging its heels. But March has really hit the ground at a pace and is making up for some time lost. Even just two weeks in, we’ve hit a few great places in Sydney to eat and drink, celebrated Sydney WorldPride … Read more
Perched 31 storeys above Sydney Harbour, Panorama Lounge Bar is as exclusive as its views are spectacular. But this is how you can drink and dine at one of Sydney’s best rooftop bars. I’m pretty sure it didn’t take long to come up with the name for this excellent pop-up bar. Panorama sums up this … Read more
So somehow it’s got to November. Not that I’m complaining – this year’s been appalling. But as we stare down the barrel of the Christmas gun, things seem to finally look a little more settled – at least in Australia. We’ve been so lucky with Covid-19 that restaurants are opening back up, bar hops are … Read more
With a history set in the stones of Surry Hills, Sydney Brewery is aptly named. And now it’s back where it belongs – crafting and pumping beer from Sydney’s heartland. And you need to check out the outrageous food here too. When Christina and I moved back to Australia in 2004, we set ourselves up … Read more
If there were any doubt that summer was here in Sydney, I think this past week has put everyone’s mind at rest. With scorching 41ºC days and nights that have been almost as warm, it’s definitely time to put those woolies away. This week, while we’ve been trying to stay cool, we’ve also discovered one … Read more
At long last, it looks like spring’s coming to Sydney. Temperatures are going up as is the humidity. Ordinarily, I hate humid weather, but the dry air over Sydney’s winter gives my wrinkles wrinkles! It also makes me even thirstier than normal. Thankfully, this week has been full of drinking. At one of our favourite … Read more