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Superb suburbans
APEC schmapec. What a lot of fuss and bother. If it's not impairing one's ability to fight the 'functional' CBD transport system, it's instilling a level of paranoia that has you glancing sideways at the guy who's been making your coffee for two years. Like maybe the whole barista thing is a cover, and now is his time to shine.
The world is far too city-centric these days, which if you ask me, is a waste of time. With all this new-fangled technology, we'll soon be free to do our work from remote, mobile terminals while frolicking in meadows with rabbits, and the idea of grey towers chock-full of miserable employees will seem foolish and dated.
Escape the stressful summit and the bustle of the daily grind. Here's our list of suburban heroes:
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Northies
Cronulla
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This Shire destination offers up entertainment seven nights a week. Princesses should check out Friday's Martinis and Manicures, where you can enjoy a cocktail and pampering session for $10.
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Oatley Hotel
Oatley
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An extensive update in late 2006 has vamped up this old local fave. Visit on Wednesday night for comedy.
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Manly Wharf Hotel
Manly
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With modern but unpretentious decor, icy beers and hearty nosh, this hotel on Manly Wharf has become a haven for locals, visitors and surfie party clans.
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Newport Arms Hotel
Newport
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The Pittwater view from this hotel is a stunner and the garden area is deservedly popular during the day. Weekends provide a welcoming family atmosphere. Pool tables, sports coverage and a kiddies' playground seal the deal.
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Camden Hotel
Camden
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Revamped and relaunched in 2006, the new Camden Hotel is a modern, all-purpose pub with a pool room, cocktail bar and restaurant.
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Greengate Hotel
Killara
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This pub is a popular choice for many people on the lower North Shore for good reason. The Christmas Eve party here is one of the biggest in Sydney.
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Mean Fiddler
Rouse Hill
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People flock from miles around to bathe in the warm atmosphere of this charming, traditional Irish pub with its family-orientated beer garden. This place also becomes clubby on weekends.
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Roxy
Parramatta
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Located in the legendary refurbished Roxy Theatre, this bar is run by the Palace Group. It brings some inner city styling to the west. The sunken lounge hosts DJs.
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