I shed tears, actual tears, tears of love lost, when the original District 01 off Oxford St shut…read moredown earlier this year. Sydney had lost one of her raddest venues and a place renowned for putting on ace performances, plays, sales, exhibitions and just about anything else you can think of. It was making way for a bakery. Now, I'm all for baked goods, but Sydney can't afford to lose little gems like this that add something irreplaceable to the fabric of this damned fine city. Huzzah, then, that District 01 has risen - phoenix-like! - from the ashes of corporate suckitude and is reincarnated in Randle Lane, a small, clean alleyway near Central Station and the place is cooler than ever. HUZZAH I SAY. I attended the relaunch party last night and while there were canapes and live tunes and drinks what I really got excited about was the venue: a white-walled space ready to be transformed into whatever, whenever. A blank canvas waiting for imagination to recreate it into anything the user desires. Light globes hang low from the ceiling. Entry is up the stairs of a repurposed loading dock. And . . . there's just something about partying in a secret alleyway that makes me feel cooler than I probably (er, actually) am.

This is definitely one of those places you've stumbled upon by accident and you want to keep it a…read moresecret. Down a little alleyway off a quiet street, there's a set of door with a sign on them that reads "District 01". Inside is a converted warehouse with white floors, walls and ceiling and a few stacks of white pallets. I was here for a Yelp event so the projector was beaming District 01 offers with intermittent Yelp logos. The night was fairly warm and humid but the venue remained cool enough even though it was packed with people. This is defo worth keeping in mind if you're an event coordinator/PR/marketing peep looking for cool, new venues for events.

A giant, multi-purpose, cool-as-hell warehouse space in Waterloo…read more There's a huge variety of different rooms and spaces, from dark'n'moody industrial-chic garage spaces, to wool store-style warehouse lofts awash with natural light and old skool floorboards. There's even a sweet brick laneway. Their motto is Good Spaces For Good People, and they host all sorts of stuff, from makers markets to yoga classes where a donation at the door will get you in. Check out their website for upcoming events, there's always something cool in the works. If you're looking for venue hire, or a kick-ass backdrop for your photography shoot, drop them a line. There's a ton of inspiring and just plain rad spaces to use for your event.

Normally I wouldn't really like pubs like this one, namely because I do tend to prefer the more hip…read moreand trendy pubs as opposed to these more stock standard pubs. However, some of them aren't actually all that bad, especially if you are looking for something that is rather unpretentious. Well, this one is certainly unpretentious, even though it doesn't really have a huge selection of beers on tap. The pub itself was quite nice and refreshing though, with a real modern feel about it. Oh, and the service was also pretty good. Yes, this is definitely a place for those who don't want to deal with the pretentiousness of the surrounding bars.

Visiting Sydney from different parts of the world. Had been in Sydney for 7 days and some people in…read moreour party wanted to try scotch filets. Chanced upon the Regent Redfern which had them Scotch Filets on their menu, on top of all the mouthwatering appetizers you can think of. We were tired tourists needing a bit of rest and relaxation and good food so we thought we would hang out at the bistro for a bit. The people who work here were just so hospitable, kind and welcoming. We started with their local IPA which went really well with the salt and pepper squid and the beer battered fries. Both were fantastic! Those beer-battered fries are amazingly crisp and light. My friends were also so happy with the tender, flavorful Scotch filets they ordered. We loved this place! If and when we return to Sydney, we will definitely go back to this establishment.

I've seen many a great band advertised here but as is my wont, the thing that finally got me here…read morewas the lure of a spankin new comedy night. And it doesn't hurt that this deep wild-wild-inner-western venue is on the freakin bondi junction train line! #ftw Hump Night (Wednesdays, in a camel themed bar, capiche?) Comedy's opening night was brilliant, with a stellar lineup & full house. The decor description is best quoted to the night's MC- David Smeidt- who described it ss if a gay pirate was having a garage sale. Camels, camel themes, and some classic posters- the gay pirates responsible for decorating Camelot have definitely never heard the expression, "less is more"... I ordered a garlic pizza cos it was like $8. It was alright & for $8 I ain't gonna complain the crust was a bit hard tho. Some pretty amazing looking mezze plates were doing the rounds and making me regret my decision. Now that I know how easy it is to get to and groovy a venue it is I'm looking forward to joining the camel cult.

Random nights are the best nights, aren't they?…read more My friend Isobel sent me a message last week, with a Facebook link saying, wanna check this out next week in good old Marrickville? I was like, yeeerrrppppp, let's go. Why not, right? So tonight, I look at the Facebook page to figure out where it is and its like all trendy and ambiguous "in the back streets of Marrickville".... well, where the FUCK is that, eh??? Bloody thing. Well, I figured it out and I can't tell you how AWESOME it was! Dimly lit, trendy, hipster kitch. Think Shady Pines, but not so much Americana. Yes, cowboys. But also gypsies, persian carpets, camels and eastern flair. The owner, came over and introduced himself to us and was like, how did you hear about us? Well, we have the very uncool story that Isobel's mum told her about it. Yeah, I'm serious. LOL. We think it's funny as hell too, especially since the place was so great, so unknown. Her mum saw some live music here a few weeks ago. I should probably make up a cooler story about how I know about the place that makes me sound really awesome with my finger right on the pulse of avant guarde Sydney or something, so when I bring people here I can be like... yeah... I'm cool... man?!! We had wines which were delicious. I had an SA Pinot Noir. Hey, look! I'm trying to learn my wines! Be impressed. I'm a wine doofus. Downstairs is "Django Bar" which is I guess, not a music venue. Camelot is technically on the top floor, and is a music venue with some food... the garlic pizza is amazing. Perfectly garlicky and cheesy melty goodness. Sean Taylor was playing, he was described as a Chris Isaak acoustic guitar type.... well, wow, I could have easily stayed out til past midnight if it wasn't a school night. He was amazing. Everything was 5 star. I'm really glad to be able to write this review for such a great NEW establishment, but it's even better that it's in my home suburb of dear old MARRICKVILLE!!! Marrickville is seriously Sydney's Brooklyn. Seriously. Its coming up in the world. Watch out.

THE WORST PLACE. went in for Mardi Gra party. was in line from 10-1am. No further measures were put…read morein place to accomodate afterthe official MG party closed. Rooms overcrowded and over boooked. security and safety hazards all round. trip carpets, having to use the fire escape stairs to access other areas of the club. I'm talking 5 flights. Was the worst night of my life. Ivy would put profit over having a safe event and that was clear. reaching out them for a refund for the night as the whole event was a catastrophe. there are many other clubs in Sydney to enjoy. just stay clear of this because you will not have a good time.

number 551 deserves a raise, looked after me the the whole night whole my bf was driving to pick me…read moreup. we talked about how hard maccas would rn!!!!!! ivy l needs to lower their drink prices but this security is so wholesome !!! #love noelle

I've been to this place many times. All for weddings. It has the desperate housewives feel to this…read morecommunity area. The hall is beautiful. There's a stage and bi-fold doors at the back of the stage. It's quite large. You can fit about 200 pax. Seated approx 150? A very unique and beautiful all for all occasions. There's one toilet and a parents room/bridal party room to store all your things. Upstairs has a good view especially for videographers and photographers. You can have caterers which is quite common. You need to book it with The Breakfast Point Country club and it does get really busy in the high season so be sure to book early.

looks like a church on the outside, but just a hall on the inside. perfect place for a function…read more It's located in a nice posh area that feels generally calm and relaxing.

Whether I saw the Sydney Opera House from the inside, by land, or by sea, this civic structure is…read morean iconic as I've ever seen in my travels. My only other frame of reference was our previous visit to the Oslo (Norway) Opera House. Both are waterfront cultural landmarks designed to merge art with public space. I think the comparison is relatively weak, but I did enjoy Oslo's stark and walkable white marble roof designed to resemble a glacier, encouraging public interaction. Yet, its hard to beat Sydney's sculptural sails. We took the inside tour, with one regret being running out of time and not having the opportunity to enjoy a performance here, preferably in either the huge Orchestra or Opera Halls. Heck, I would have settled for one of the plays on the lower level. The biggest highlight though was getting to see the projection on those Sails commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the Australian Navy. Absolutely Stunning!

Iconic as it should be! During my multiple trips to the Sydney Opera House we could not find tour…read moreavailability, but that did not stop us from exploring all we could. Whether you can get a tour or not, the Sydney Opera House is worth seeing! We loved walking it in full to see different views of Sydney and took multiple boats/ferries around the harbor to see the Sydney Opera House as a whole. Rain or shine, it's definitely worth the stop for its breathtaking architecture and views alone!