Hotel Harry, a historic Surry Hills venue owned by The Point Group, has reopened as Harry’s following a major renovation that blends its 1912 heritage with contemporary design. The refreshed space features an open‑kitchen bistro, al fresco terraces, and a dedicated DJ booth equipped with vintage turntables. Culinary Director Joel Bickford and Executive Chef Danny Corbett introduced a menu centered on a French Rotisol rotisserie, wood‑fire Parrilla grill, and an imported Marana Forni pizza oven. New signature cocktails and a curated drinks program complement the upgraded dining and nightlife experience.
Three Blue Ducks has named former Quay co‑head chef Troy Crisante as group executive chef ahead of the April opening of its Burradoo Park Farm precinct in the NSW Southern Highlands. The 600‑acre regenerative agritourism site, backed by Annie Cannon‑Brookes, will...
Renowned chef Luke Nguyen is launching Lua, a seafood‑focused restaurant at the newly redeveloped Sydney Fish Market on 9 March. Developed with Doltone Hospitality Group, the venue features an open‑hearth concept and a live charcoal fire pit, reflecting Nguyen’s Vietnamese roots...

Chef‑owner Phil Wood announced that Ursula’s Paddington will close on Saturday 23 May as its lease expires. The colourful venue opened in 2021, blending Australian flair with European bistro style. Wood cited the growing difficulty of running a small independent restaurant...

Sydney’s Arthur restaurant announced it will close its current seven‑year iteration on 31 May, with a new restaurant and bar under the same name slated to open in July. The venue has built a reputation for a 100 % Australian set‑menu,...

French brasserie Ananas is set to reopen on 6 May in The Rocks, occupying a smaller, heritage‑rich space adjacent to Hunter St. Hospitality’s Sahtein. The venue, which originally operated from 2012‑2016, will seat 100 diners with a private room for...