A Hong Kong-inspired disco yum cha brunch is going down this October at Sydney’s neon-pink and high-energy Chin Chin – and you’re invited. The funky and delicious riff on Chin Chin’s brunch will see you and your friends experience a taste of Hong Kong without even leaving Sydney – all soundtracked to retro beats (and with free-flowing cocktails, of course). Chuck on your best ’70s-style look and feast on delicious yum cha delights like golden and crunchy prawn and scallop bao toast amped up with Sichuan mayo; barbecue pork and pineapple milk buns featuring a perfectly buttery and flaky pastry; and plump pork and prawn siu mai topped with pops of salmon roe.
Other menu highlights include bouncy soy-coated egg noodles tangled with gai lan, cabbage with pickled green chilli; succulent char siu pork rib-eye flavoured with five spice, ginger and spring onion; and for dessert there’s baked egg tarts hitting sweet, nostalgic notes. Pair your yum cha brunch with specialty curated party-ready cocktails inspired by Hong Kong’s vibrant bar scene, home to many of Asia's and the World's 50 Best Bars 2025. There’s the Skyline Spritz, a fun and fruity tipple swirling with peach, jasmine, passionfruit and bitters; and a Mango Mimosa – a tropical take on the OG with fresh mango juice and prosecco. As well as cocktails, guests can sip on glasses of Tar & Roses Prosecco, Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc, Marquis de Pennautier Rosé, and Young Henry’s Newtowner Pale Ale.
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The weather’s warm and there’s plenty of fun to be had this week in Sydney.
SXSW Sydney – the week-long, city-wide celebration of culture, tech, innovation, music, games and more – is back, running from Monday, Oct 13 to Sunday, Oct 19. Alongside the line-up of talks, panels, workshops and showcases for pass holders, this year’s event also features a massive free program open to the public – find out more about SXSW Sydney Unlocked here.
Sydney Ceramics Market is on this weekend (Oct 18-19) at Carriageworks. Australia’s largest ceramics event will feature incredible treasures from more than 130 local artists and potters, as well as live wheel-throwing demonstrations and food and drink stalls. Tickets are on sale now. Find out more here.
Sculpture by the Sea in Bondi – the world’s largest annual, free-to-the-public, outdoor sculpture exhibition – kicks off on Friday, October 17. The beautiful coastal walk is made even more striking thanks to 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and around the world along a 2km stretch. The exhibition runs until Monday, November 3. BYO runners. Find out more here.
Surry Hills stalwart Chin Chin is hosting a disco brunch each weekend this October. Expect delicious yum cha delights, free-flowing cocktails and retro tunes – all for $89 per person. How good? It’s on Saturday and Sunday from 12-3pm.
Plate it Forward has kicked off the Third I Festival this spring, a month-long celebration of food, culture and community across its gamechanging (and delicious) Sydney venues Colombo Social, Kolkata Social and Kyiv Social. From bottomless brunches with South Asian flair to hopper dinners and one big laneway party, there’s lots of fun in store. Check out the full program here.
It’s a big month for musical theatre in Sydney, with two high-octane shows, Rent and Back to the Future: The Musical, now playing. Keen for more razzle dazzle? You can check out our full guide to all the shows on in Sydney here.
Hungry? Work your way through our guide to the best affordable eats. Got a special occasion coming up? Here’s our guide to Sydney’s best restaurants (or check out the top new restaurants here). Thirsty? Don’t miss our guide to Sydney’s best bars here.
Plus, take a dip at one of Sydney’s best beaches, get your sweat on with a pretty bushwalk, or pack drinks and snacks and throw out a rug at one of our fave picnic spots.
Scroll on for our full list of the best things to do in Sydney this week.
Mapping out your weekend? These are the best things to do in Sydney this weekend.
