Want to discover something new this June? Here’s our carefully curated list of the best things to do at restaurants, bars, and live entertainment venues across the city.
Marrah – Bottomless Brunch
The only thing better than a bottomless brunch is a beachside bottomless brunch! You’re going to want to grab your mimosa-loving mates or avo-obsessed amigos and head to Coogee’s coast to experience Marrah’s brand new brunch offering on Saturdays. Find out more here
Coogee Bay Hotel – Live Music Series
Coogee Bay Hotel has reopened Selina’s famous doors and is welcoming everyone back with a live music comeback series. The team behind the venue has organised an epic lineup headlining some of Australia’s best DJs and performers such as Sneaky Sound Sydney, Mallrat, and Hockey Dad. Find out more here
Mejico – Win A Year’s Worth Of Tacos
One of Sydney’s favourite Mexican restaurants, Mejico, is granting ravenous taco addicts the chance to score 52 servings of free tacos if you can name their brand new hot sauce. Head Chef Leo Legname is challenging the public to think of the perfect name and have it labeled on hundreds of bottles standing tall on the shelves at Mejico Sydney and Melbourne. Find out more
Three Williams – Truffle Menu
Redfern’s favourite humble cafe has once again committed to a selection of dishes featuring our favourite fungi for the duration of the truffle season. Head Chef Fabian Mucke has developed a short menu of very moreish truffle dishes including Truffle Espresso Martini Tiramisu, Baked Triple Cream Brie with roasted quince toast, and Angel Hair Carbonara with smoked caviar, all served with lashings of shaved truffles. Find out more
YCK Laneaways – Night Over Lights
From June 8 – June 20, the best small bars clustered around York, Clarence, and Kent streets will come to life after dark through food, music, entertainment, arts, and nightlife culture. The 13-day festival features a diverse program of over 76 events across 15 bars including Stitch Bar, Prince of York, Sammy Jnr, Since I Left You, and more. Sydneysiders will not only be able to indulge in some of the city’s best cocktails but enjoy a feast for the ears with an exciting array of live music acts. Find out more here
Sydney Solstice – Supper Club Series
Secret Sounds have combined the best of live music and delicious food and beverage to bring Sydneysiders four epic events. Expect a lineup of food by Australia’s most renowned chefs including Toby Stansfield from Fabbrica, beverages by the best mixologists and purveyors, and live music by famed entertainers like Clypso. If there’s an event you go to this Sydney Solstice, it’s the Supper Club Series between Thursday 10th of June and Sunday 13th of June. Find out more
Terminus – Craft Beer Festival
As part of the Sydney Solstice program 2021, the Terminus Hotel in Pyrmont will be hosting a free beer event from Saturday 12th of June to Monday 14th June. The three-day festival invites beer lovers from near and far to gather with the region’s best makers to share their passion for Australian-made beer. Find out more here
Drake Eatery – Ester Gin Pop Up
Bondi’s Drake Eastery is teaming up with the award-winning distillery, Ester Gin. The pop-up will take place on Sunday 13th of June and is set to showcase an exciting menu created by the duo. Guest can expect snacks and 3-courses with paired drinks that all hero Australian native ingredients and botanicals for $90pp. Find out more here
Eliza Food + Wine – Pork, Pints & Pinot Night
Head to Eliza in Darlinghurst for a night of pork on Wednesday 16th June. Hatted Chef Jeremy Bentley from ‘The Devonshire’ has crafted a 5-course menu, paired with three beers and two Pinot Noirs for $95pp. Menu highlights include the 24-hour slow-cooked pork scotch with roast cauliflower and sage, and for dessert, binnorie-washed rind, pear and glazed pork belly chutney with almond and pork crackle crumb. Find out more here
Esquire Bar + Bistro – Smoke & Mirrors Dinner
South Eveleigh – The Longest Night
Sydney’s newest lifestyle destination and food mecca, South Eveleigh, will celebrate the longest night of the year with an exciting two-day event on Friday 18 and Saturday 19 June as part of the Sydney Solstice festival. The heritage Locomotive Street will be transformed into a medley of activity – fusing performance, art installations, music, food, and beverage experiences. Find out more here
Carriageworks – Winter Market Program
This Winter, Carriageworks has partnered with SMEG and delicious. to present a bumper Seasonal Winter Market on Saturday 19 June 2021 from 8am – 1pm. Market-goers will have the opportunity to shop for the freshest seasonal produce, watch free cooking demonstrations by leading chefs, gain fascinating insights into the world of our farmers, and enjoy an afternoon of cocktails at the PS40 pop-up bar. Find out more
Five Ways Festival – Paddington
Five Ways Festival is debuting at Paddington’s historic Five Ways, on Saturday 19th June. This free community-focused street party incorporates one day of live music, arts, shopping and international food and drinks from leading local chefs and bartenders. The event will feature interactive market stalls by renowned chefs, exclusive cocktail selections at local bars and street foods, as well as a curated lineup of Sydney’s best music talent. Find out more here