BROADSHEET DINE OUT 2026: SYDNEY'S WINTER CULINARY REVIVAL
Events — 26 July 2026
Broadsheet's Dine Out festival returns to Sydney this July, bringing 50 exclusive culinary events to neighbourhoods like Surry Hills and Paddington.
Sydney's winter dining scene is experiencing a revival this July. Broadsheet's Dine Out festival has returned for its second year, running from July 27 to August 2, 2026. The city-wide celebration of culinary talent brings 50 exclusive events to some of Sydney's most dynamic neighbourhoods, including Surry Hills, Paddington, and Redfern.
In partnership with Mastercard and DoorDash, the festival is designed to draw diners out of hibernation with unexpected collaborations, one-night-only menus, and limited-edition creations. For those navigating the city's vibrant hospitality landscape, it is an opportunity to experience familiar venues through a new lens.
Surry Hills and its surrounding areas, long considered the epicentre of Sydney's dining and specialty coffee culture, feature prominently in this year's programming. The neighbourhood's established institutions are stepping outside their regular operations to offer something distinct. Good Ways Deli, the Redfern-born sandwich shop, has collaborated with the Surry Hills Korean hole-in-the-wall Sang to create a bespoke ciabatta stuffed with fried home-made kimchi, slow-cooked beef, and melted cheese.
Nearby in Paddington, the Mediterranean wine bar Caness—sibling to the acclaimed Shaffa in Surry Hills—is serving a limited-edition beef carpaccio sandwich on challah, complete with garlic confit, manchego, pistachio, and pomegranate molasses. These accessible yet elevated offerings reflect a broader shift in Sydney dining, where high-quality ingredients and meticulous technique are applied to everyday formats.
For the specialty coffee industry, events like Dine Out underscore the symbiotic relationship between exceptional food and exceptional coffee. The same consumers seeking out a meticulously sourced single-origin pour-over are those engaging with the city's progressive dining culture. As Chambers continues to serve the Surry Hills and broader Sydney community, we recognise that our role extends beyond the cup—we are part of the daily rhythm of a city that takes its hospitality seriously.
The festival also highlights the resilience and creativity of Sydney's hospitality sector. By encouraging exploration during the traditionally slower winter months, Dine Out reinforces the cultural importance of the city's restaurants, cafes, and bars. Whether it is a quick lunch or an elaborate collaborative dinner, the focus remains on quality, community, and the shared experience of dining out in Sydney.
For coffee drinkers, the festival presents an equally compelling opportunity. Several participating venues are pairing their limited menus with curated filter or espresso offerings, recognising that the right cup can anchor an entire meal. The intersection of exceptional food and exceptional coffee is not coincidental in a city like Sydney—it is the standard. As Chambers prepares its own winter programming, Dine Out serves as a timely reminder of what makes this city's hospitality culture so compelling: a refusal to settle for anything less than the best.