Hi guys I'm here on the forum and new also to Sydney. Can you give me idea where the nice places to hang out with friends. Thanks.

Welcome to the forum

Mate, take a look at this site because i noted that it had some places i have heard of as being good. Perhaps that will help more than my (old farts) comments lol

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When the weather is as nice as this I enjoy the patio bars/lounges, preferably near water, to hang out with friends.

There are plenty of these:
- in Manly near the corso (The Steyne and Wharf Bar spring to mind)
- in Darling Harbour near King St Wharf (Bungalow 8, James Squire Brewery, etc)

I also enjoy just wandering around the Rocks and Circular Quay. There are often festivals and markets (on most weekends) as well as great homely pubs/cafes to sit and chat with friends in.