From Bondi's blue seascapes to the buzzing streets of the CBD, our gorgeous city is packed full of cool and quirky ways to fill the weekends. Whether you're in the market for an afternoon of gin distilling, are looking to reach new heights with a tour of Harbour Bridge or are keen to kick your weekend antics off with a boozy brunch, there's plenty going on. Need inspo for a quirky date night or weekend with friends? Check out our pick of fun things to do in Sydney here.
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Looking for fun activities in Sydney? Bondi Bowling Club has your back with their gorgeous green, games and plenty of bevvies. From sinking cold craft beers to cracking on with a menu of wings and schnitty, you can't go wrong with a day out here.
After fun things to do outdoors in Sydney with a group? Check out CityDays, which combines escape-room style games and puzzles with immersive exploration. Better yet, you'll get plenty of cafe breaks in between your brain-teasers.
If you're looking for a fun activity to get stuck into, then consider shooting (or rolling) your shot at Rosehill Bowling Club. This gorgeous venue offers a number of well-maintained rinks and lanes to play on, as well as hosts poker and mahjong games throughout the week. The food menu is enticing too, featuring the likes of wagyu burgers and pizzas with toppings including smoked BBQ chicken or pepperoni.
The place to be on a long hot Sydney day, Bondi Icebergs Club is a wonderland of mega views, crystal clear water and thirst-quenching cocktails. Take a dip in the pool, all before heading up the restaurant to refuel with hearty Italian cuisine or having a go at their trivia night.
@ Bopp & Tone on Every Saturday
If you're wondering what fun things to do in Sydney's CBD, why not check out Bopp & Tone's Soul Saturday events? Take place every week, the daytime bash will see you and your pals chowing down on a six-course feast washed down with two hours of endless drinks and set to a backdrop of live music.
@ Forrester’s on Every Wednesday
One of Sydney's Best Wednesday trivia nights, Forrester's weekly offering will see you and your pals teaming up for a loud and lairy evening of quizzing. Prizes include mega bar tabs and jugs of beer, and teams can also make the most of discounted drinks all night long, with wine starting at just $5 a glass.
The ultimate weekend hangout, Archie Brothers Cirque Electrqiue combines retro arcade games with dodgem cars, VR experiences and ten-pin bowling. Head here before 8pm if you're looking for things to do in Sydney with kids, or swing by later in the evening if you're keen for some adult-only fun.
Perfect for those looking to indulge in a bit of big kid fun, Holey Moley is one of Sydney's best date night spots. The 27-hole golf course will see you putting your way through rooms themed on everything from Vincent Van Gogh to The Ring. Once you've hit your hole in one? You'll be able to fill up on colourful cocktails and American-style food in The Caddyshack bar.
Stuck for things to do this weekend in Sydney? Goros is a guaranteed winner. Styled like a Tokyo dive bar, the late night haunt is decked out with private karaoke booths, pool tables and vintage arcade games. Tuck into spicy fried chicken and juicy gyoza before turning your attention to their drinks menu, which includes the notoriously potent sake banger bomb.
@ The Royal Hotel Paddington on Every Tuesday
Gather the gang and test your trivia at The Royal's Tuesday quiz night. Questions cover general knowledge and the winning team could be in with the chance of bagging themselves over $200 worth of vouchers.
