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Taste of Sydney – For Friends Who Feast

Taste of Sydney is back, transforming Centennial Park into a foodie mecca over four days. In partnership with Electrolux, Taste of Sydney brings together Sydney’s very best restaurants and chefs...

Twilight At Taronga Zoo

It’s that time of year again where the flowers have budded and the animals are frolicking, and luckily, Taronga Zoo understands just how important it is to plan an outing...

10 Things Only Hospitality Workers Will Understand

Every industry has its perils and share of cretins that employees have to deal with on a daily basis. Whether you work at a bank, in a law firm, in retail,...

Have A Picnis This Australia Day At The Calyx

What better way to spend Australia Day then with a picnic and some Cabernet… In the heart of Sydney’s stunning Royal Botanic Gardens you’ll find The Calyx, a state of...

The Night Market Is Back!

For one night and one night only, Carriageworks is set to transform itself into an Asian inspired, culinary wonderland. Curated by award winning chef Kylie Kwong, The Night Market happening...

Best NYE Events Around Sydney

I think we can all agree that 2016 has been a bit of a whirlwind. From the chaos that ensued from Pokemon Go, the excitement and drama of the Rio...

The Ultimate New Years Eve At STUDIO

If bringing in the New Year 300 metres above Sydney’s CBD sounds like your type of party then STUDIO, Sydney Tower is the place for you. Toast the end of...

What’s On In Sydney This Weekend

Sydney’s summer, and the associated lead up to Christmas, is like no other in the world, what with its sun-soaked days and balmy nights, Aussie-centric festivities and not-so-traditional-traditions. Whether you’re...

What Not To Do At Your Christmas Party

If you haven’t read it yet, make sure you check out our article detailing the Red Flags of Christmas Venues. Provided the venue checks out on those, then let’s take...

Signs Your Xmas Party Venue Isn’t Quite Right

Everyone loves a good Chrissie party and rightly so. But you have to be equal parts excited and wary. Let’s take a classic office party as an example. Firstly, you...

Sydney’s Best Vegetarian and Vegan Hotspots

If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, you’ve probably heard the incredibly hilarious saying that goes something along the lines of; ‘How do you tell of someone is vegan? Don’t worry,...

What’s On In Sydney This November

By Sam Howard Hey Sydney! What did you have planned for this November? Maybe you wanted to experience a flashback in time at a vintage Rock ‘n’ Roll day, take...

Top 12 Christmas Party Venues in Sydney

Forget the 12 days of Christmas, this list of the 12 best party and function venues in Sydney is the gift you and your office really need. Yes, it’s that...

Top Things to do this Weekend in Sydney

Wondering what to do this weekend? Check out our list of top things to do in Sydney. Walk with lit-up elephants through the CBD, watch the Australian Poetry Slam National Final...

Top 5 Waterfront Bars in Sydney

Forget heaven, summer is knock knock knocking on our doors, so why not answer? That’s right, it’s time to get back outside, into the sun, and down a couple of...

Best Rooftop Bars in Sydney

The sun is out! What better way to soak it up than have a drink on a beautiful Sydney rooftop with spectacular views of the city. Be the captain of...

Top 30 Best Bars in Sydney

Sydney-siders are spoilt for great choice when it comes to the best bars and pubs. The top locations allow you to bask at the bar in the sunlight with a cocktail or...

Top 5 things to do in Sydney this week

Though some of us might question whether the eight hour working day is still something to be celebrated (here’s looking at you and your newly-instilled 6 hour working (holi)day, Sweden),...

Top 10 Bars In Sydney

Sydney proudly boasts a magical shoreline, a great array of restaurants and nightlife, and maybe one too many acai bowl loving, Bondi yogis, but on the top of this list...

Taste of Sydney Ticket Offer for Friends of HCS!

If you have plans on the 10th – 13th of March, cancel them ASAP because Taste of Sydney is returning to the beautiful surrounds of Centennial Park to serve up Sydney’s...

Sydney Festival – The Madness Returns!

By Charlie Ranger Sydney Festival is gonna rock out with its socks out from 7-26 of Jan 2016. Fact. If you’re the sort of person who never knows ‘where to...

Day Drinking & Rooftop Feasts: Sydney’s Best Summer Spots!

Cider, beer gardens, gin cocktails, the beach… Summer is here and we intend to make the most of it. Get ready for the sun with our list of Sydney’s top...

The Seven Best Burgers in Sydney, According to Us

What is better than a deliciously toasted bun, with a melt-in-your-mouth beef pattie, cheese, and tangy special sauce? Not much, that’s for sure. Here are our seven favourites in Sydney....

Sydney’s Openair Cinemas Early Ticket Release!

By Charlie Ranger You can’t get much better than movies. That is, unless they are on the beach, with bean loungers, a well-stocked bar, and free ice cream. Ben &...

Celebrate Local: Newtown Festival 2015

By Charlie Ranger Sydney has no end of things to do and brilliant festivals to boot. That being said, one that must go down on your ‘To Do’ list for...

Sydney Rides Festival 2015 – Hidden City Secrets

By Charlie Ranger The Sydney Rides Festival is coming up this October with heaps of things to do, it’s coming to a venue near you! Promising to be as exciting as...

Just For Laughs Festival Sydney 2015

By Charlie Ranger The Just for Laughs Festival 2015 is kicking off in Sydney this October. With the likes of Russel Brand, Wil Anderson, and Danny Bhoy attending, make sure you...

What’s On Sydney?! The Night Noodle Markets!

Get your phones prepped and Instagram ready, the #NightNoodleMarkets are here! Sydney’s Good Food Month is here! And with it comes not only an impressive array of events and things...

Good Food Month? More Like GREAT Food Month!

By Charlie Ranger Get your elastic pants out and prepare your bellies, it’s that time of year again – The Sydney Morning Herald’s Good Food Month is here! It’s nearly...

Day of the Dead Celebrations Come to Sydney

A long celebrated tradition in Mexico comes to Sydney this October in a mysterious, debauchery filled event like no other! Calling all underground, Mexican, and bizarre festival fanatics! Day of the...

SYDNEY UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL 2015

Sydney gears up for the ultimate film festival for cult and underground aficionados with a killer line up for the 2015 Festival. Taking place 17th -20th September this year, Sydney...

THE BAR THAT JACK BUILT

September marks the birth of our favourite distiller, Jack Daniel. Celebrate in Sydney and Melbourne by helping to make the coolest pop up bar on the planet! As no-one is...

5 Things to NOT Do at Your Next Work Function

Pash Your Boss: If you get to the point in the night where you’re sitting in a quiet corner with your boss, some low light, a bit of music and...

4 ½ Things To Consider When Choosing Your Next Venue

1. Do You Dance?   Maybe your friends are too cool to dance. Maybe they’re too cool not to dance. Or because they’re so not cool it’s cool for them to...

Since I Left You – Unique Bars Sydney

Since I Left You is arguably one of the most unique venues in Sydney. In a heritage listed storehouse, in the heart of the CBD, the venue has a relaxed...

Balmain Hotel – An Institution

As a frequent visitor to Sydney, with both my siblings living in Balmain, I thought I knew the area in and out. Well that was the case until I visited...

The True Representation of China

China Republic A true representation of China By Arnham Markac Asian food, as well as culture, has always been a massive part of my life. However, Chinese food has always been too...

REMIX Summit Sydney 2015 – Sydney

REMIX Summit Sydney 2015 2nd-3rd June Remix Summits tackle the big ideas that shape our future of arts, the creative economy and creative cities.  Held in London, New York, Sydney...

Sydney Film Festival

Sydney Film Festival 3rd–14th June From 3rd – 14th of June, the Sydney Film Festival’s 62nd year showcases the best in cinema from Australia and across the world. 27 feature films,...

VIVID Sydney

VIVID SYDNEY VIVID Sydney 22nd May – 8th June VIVID Sydney is an annual celebration of light, music and culture. The opera house plays centre piece to this stunning festival which...

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Send Your Tastebuds On Vacation With These International Bites!

Craving a getaway without the nightmarish plane turbulence, jet lag, and never being able to find your passport? We have the solution. Sydney’s bars and restaurants are packed with cuisines from across the globe, ready to welcome you on a worldwide vacation in your own city. From Japan to Franc

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Need A New Cocktail Order? We’ve Found Sydney’s Best!

Anybody seeking a well-needed break from their regular cocktail order? (Not a break-up, just a breather. I’ll always love a mojito.) If so, you’re in luck! We’ve hunted high and low across Sydney’s bars and restaurants to bring you our edit of the best creative, unique and innovative cocktail

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Sydney’s Top 30 Event Spaces

So, you have an occasion to celebrate? Yay! Now to find the perfect place to host it! We’ve compiled our favourite venues in Sydney all in the one place, so you don’t have to freak out! (Seriously, take a deep breath.) From hidden gems, to waterside wonders, to taking to the waves, there&#

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