Check out who took out our Restaurant of the Year Award – and see the winners in all the other categories, too.
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Discover the city's best things to do, culture, dining, nightlife, bars and theatre
Check out who took out our Restaurant of the Year Award – and see the winners in all the other categories, too.
Things to do in Sydney
Latest news stories

Zoë Coombs Marr: “People don't realise that Sydney has this history of really great, interesting performance art”
We caught up with the world-famous comedian (et al) ahead of her return to Carriageworks for Liveworks

Australia is leading a 'World Phone Amnesty' – here's how Sydneysiders can get rid of old phones responsibly
You can help save waste and carbon emissions, and even get paid – one phone at a time

This Australian distillery was just crowned the world's best gin maker for a record third time
The Best Gin On Earth is made Down Under and we're chuffed (and ready for a G & T)

Vinnies NSW is holding a huge bridal expo in Sydney – bag a brand-new wedding dress for just $300
Believe it or not, you could find the wedding dress of your dreams at Vinnies

Act fast: You could fly to Vietnam and beyond from $222 one way thanks to this massive flash sale
Take this as your sign to book a super cheap holiday with Vietjet Air to destinations like Vietnam, India, Japan and South Korea

Ramses the Great’s coffin confirmed to travel to Australia for exclusive Sydney exhibition this summer
In an extraordinary loan from Egypt, the ornate sarcophagus of the Pharaoh will be on display at the Australian Museum

How to watch the Matildas compete in the Olympic Qualifiers this week
After a historic World Cup, our girls in gold are competing to make it to the Paris Olympics in 2024

Dream job alert: Guide Dogs NSW are on the hunt for puppy raisers
Here’s how you could become one of Australia’s cutest volunteers and help raise a life-changing puppy
Latest food and drink reviews

Spice Temple
A regional Chinese restaurant with a casual, fun environment – what more could you want?


Don't Tell Aunty
It’s a colourful time but the dining experience is a little uneven at this proudly non-traditional Indian restaurant

Latest theatre reviews

Wicked
A new Aussie cast defies gravity in an effortlessly charming 20th anniversary revival of the Broadway hit

Blanc de Blanc Encore
Pop the cork! This bubbly, party-starting alt-cabaret is back and better than ever

Beauty and the Beast
The Australian debut of Disney’s Broadway hit is a breathtaking spectacle that will leave you charmed and bedazzled

The Dismissal
This all-singing, all-dancing, all-politicking history lesson about the sacking of prime minister Gough Whitlam is a new Australian musical gem
Have you heard about...
This all-star comedy festival is bringing its biggest line-up ever to Sydney from November 12-21
Discover Australia’s story with a long weekend in our cultural capital
Halloscream at Luna Park Sydney
Halloscream at Luna Park Sydney
Double, double, toil and trouble… Sydney’s biggest Halloween festival returns to Luna Park Sydney from October 27-31
From sunrise to sunset: Here’s the perfect day in Stanley Street
From sunrise to sunset: Here’s the perfect day in Stanley Street
There’s a thrilling blend of dining and activities to entertain you from morning to night
Get around Sydney’s top Spring activities
Get around Sydney’s top Spring activities
Sydney bursts to life in Spring with a magical season of arts, innovation, food and entertainment. From the highly anticipated launch of SXSW 2023 which...
Latest film reviews


The Pigeon Tunnel
Legendary spy novelist John le Carré confronts trauma and treachery in Errol Morris’s searching documentary

Beyond Utopia
This terrific documentary about North Korean defectors is as gripping as any spy thriller

Love Local: a local's guide to Sydney's suburbs

The CBD
Central Sydney is a one-stop-shop for the very best this city has to offer

Paddington
Wander Paddo's heritage terraced streets and discover great coffee, fine dining, and quirky enclaves

Chatswood
There's so much more to this culturally rich Northern suburb than just a Westfield

Parramatta
The geographical centre of Greater Sydney sits at the intersection of rich history and rapid development
Take action for the Earth

The faces of climate action in Sydney
Time Out spoke to some of the Sydneysiders mobilising against the threat of climate change.

10 ways to live a more eco-friendly life in Sydney
Small lifestyle changes can have a big effect, especially when everyone acts together.

Where to repair, reuse and up-cycle your stuff in Sydney
There classes all over Sydney that can teach your the skills that can give your stuff a second lease on life.

The best ethical shops in Sydney
It’s not always easy to shop ethically, but we’ve found a handful of local businesses that are putting people, animals and the environment first...
Escape the city
Hot summer nights are still a thing up north.
The most glorious cold-weather locations for you this chilly season.
The best places to go camping near Sydney
The best places to go camping near Sydney
If getting out into nature is your jam, Sydney happens to be a world leader.
The best short weekend getaways from Sydney
The best short weekend getaways from Sydney
In NSW, you don’t need to travel far to make a couple of nights away feel like a proper holiday.
The most unusual holiday accommodation you can rent in Sydney and NSW
The most unusual holiday accommodation you can rent in Sydney and NSW
The kookiest, coolest, most whimsically odd places you can stay in Sydney and NSW.
The best outback and desert holiday destinations in NSW
The best outback and desert holiday destinations in NSW
Swap golden beaches for the red sands of these inland getaways.
From Time Out Brisbane

The best restaurants in Brisbane
Brisbane restaurants are a celebration of the city’s diversity

The best galleries in Brisbane
Find landscapes, portraits, prints, immersive installations and pioneering digital artworks

The best luxury hotels on the Gold Coast
Luxurious facilities, world-class dining and decadent pampering are in plentiful supply

The best weekend getaways in Brisbane
You don’t have to venture far from the River City to experience a mini-break that seems a long way from quotidian cares
Latest from around the world
Visitor numbers are at 96 percent of 2019 figures, and the government are stepping in
The (second best) travel guide gods have spoken
Revealed: the most popular winter travel destinations in 2023
Revealed: the most popular winter travel destinations in 2023
According to Airbnb, this is where everyone will be going over the next few months
This European airline is offering free stays in 5-star hotels
This European airline is offering free stays in 5-star hotels
The stopover program is open to all – even those in economy class
Revealed: the underrated cities to visit in 2024
Revealed: the underrated cities to visit in 2024
These are all the up-and-coming holiday spots, according to a report by Skyscanner
Berlin is transforming its historic buildings into brand new nightclubs
Berlin is transforming its historic buildings into brand new nightclubs
From a former chemical weapons lab to an abandoned airport canteen, these are the city’s new party spots
Doctor Who celebrates 60 years this November with three special episodes
Doctor Who celebrates 60 years this November with three special episodes
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