Sydney’s Crowbar is tooled up and ready for the full-throttle return of live music. Story: Christopher Holder Crowbar: 345 Parramatta Rd, Leichhardt NSW crowbarsyd.com Crowbar was about to close. For good. The Covid lockdowns had already permanently shuttered a number of other live venues in Sydney and owner Trad Nathan could see he was one
After an extensive refurbishment, the historic Pumphouse Sydney has now reopened to show off its incredible face lift. Guests will be welcomed back to try the plentiful collection of craft beers, explore the new wine room and delve into the new, elevated menu at Pumphouse Sydney. Inspired by the Pumphouse Sydney’s history amongst Australia’s burgeoning
Renowned Byron Bay eatery Harvest Newrybar is set to open its first Sydney location in 2022, set amongst the iconic bushland backdrop at the new Wisemans Surf Lodge. Harvest Wisemans will celebrate the best of the Hawkesbury with connected food experiences across an eatery, outdoor bars, barbecue deck and kiosk. The venue will also include
TFE Hotels’ brand-new premium hotel experience, A by Adina Sydney, has officially opened its doors, becoming Sydney’s newest landmark CBD hotel. The crowning glory of an ‘elevated’ suite of apartment hotel properties, the new A by Adina Sydney heralds a golden new era for the Harbour City on multiple levels. The hotel’s approach to detailed
Sydney’s East welcomes Lorraine’s, a European inspired bistro made for lazy afternoons and evenings spent drinking and dining with friends and family. Situated on level one of the iconic Robin Hood Hotel in Waverley, and following its multi-million-dollar renovation, the light filled venue features a stunning glass atrium roof – the perfect space to relax
Mr Tipply’s 347 Kent St, Sydney (02) 9299 4877 or mrtipplys.com Spilt across two levels, Mr Tipply’s is a bar and casual eatery, residing at the former City Hotel site on the corner of Kent and King. Inspired by the exotic adventures of the man himself, Sydney interior designer Tamsin Johnson has created a luxurious
HOME Nightclub Wheat Road, Darling Harbour NSW (02) 9266 0600 or homesydney.com HOME Nightclub at bustling Darling Harbour has had a revamp, and invited leading Australian street artists to be part of the process. Red Bull locked the four artists into the club for five nights: Anthony Lister, Shida, Vans the Omega and Sofles. The
New Hampton 15 Bayswater Rd, Potts Point 2011 (02) 9331 1188 or newhampton.com.au Built nearly a century ago, the Hampton Court Hotel is one of Sydney’s oldest. Located at the start of the Kings Cross strip, it is ingrained with local history, the most renown of which is the residency of ACDC in the 70s.
Melbourne best be prepared to hand over the title of Australia’s small bar capital. But will the new licensing laws scupper the progress? Story: James Dampney For decades, Sydney’s Central Business District was a place frequented predominantly by busy, suited men armed with their briefcases and wide-eyed tourists trying to find their way to the
Riley St Garage 55 Riley St, Woolloomooloo 2011 (02) 9326 9055 or www.rileystgarage.com.au Once a full service garage, now a full service restaurant and bar, Riley St Garage has rolled up its doors for gastronomic service & repairs. The 200-seat restaurant is the vision of Brody Petersen from The Parlour Group who brought The Flying