• News

    Four Pillars Has Brought Back Its Sticky Carpet Gin That Pays Boozy Tribute to the Front Bars in Pubs

    Originally inspired by St Kilda's Hotel Esplanade, this tipple is back with a new version — this time featuring Little Creatures Pale Ale in its base.

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    A Bon Vivant's Guide to the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival 2024

    Savour the Sunshine State with the return of the anticipated foodie festival.

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    Coming Soon: Melbourne Is About to Become Home to the World's First-Ever Grey Goose Martini Bar

    Seating just 33 people, Le Martini is all about one type of cocktail — but in plenty of variations.

  • News

    Say Cheers: Brisbane's Juicy Beer Festival Is Returning for 2024's Round of Indie Brews and Tunes in March

    Across one big day, for the third year in a row, a curated range of breweries and eateries will take over Fortitude Music Hall — with DJs providing the soundtrack.

  • News

    Fish Lane Is Dedicating the Entire Month of March to Margaritas and Marg-Fuelled Events

    Already home to rosé and negroni celebrations, this patch of South Brisbane and West End is now saying cheers to margaritas.

  • News

    The Private Members' Club for Elite Wine Lovers 67 Pall Mall Is Opening Its First Australian Site in Melbourne

    Master sommeliers will be pouring over 1000 covetable wines by the glass across three exclusive floors of bars and dining rooms.

Latest Guides
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    Coming Soon: Ardo's Fourth Neighbourhood Wine Bar and Cellar Door Is Opening in Milton in March

    Already boasting locations in Newstead, Hawthorne and Graceville, the City Winery team's chain of suburban bars just keeps growing.

  • News

    Now Open: Re'em Yarra Valley Has Brought Refined Chinese Eats and Boutique Hotel Rooms to the Famed Wine Region

    The sleek new restaurant, cellar door and boutique hotel boasts views across the rolling vineyard and Yarra Valley region.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Portside Social Is the New Gastropub From the Newstead Social Crew That's Opening in Hamilton

    From June, you'll be able to pair pints and games of pool with parmigianas in the riverfront precinct.

  • News

    Now Open: Bar Rocco Is Coorparoo's New Italian Osteria From Ramona Trattoria's Ashley-Maree Kent

    Leicester Street has scored a second venue from the European Australian restaurateur and chef, this time seating 40 for snacks, wine and cocktails.

  • News

    Raise Your Tinnies: Australia's Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2023 Have Just Been Announced

    For the second year in a row, Mountain Culture's Status Quo Pale Ale has taken out the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers poll.

  • News

    Three Interstate Bars Are Coming to Brisbane for One-Night Takeovers of Frog's Hollow Saloon and Alice

    Sip drinks from Sydney's Bar Planet, plus Cry Baby and Memphis Slim’s House Of Blues in Adelaide, without leaving the River City.

Latest Places
  • Bar

    Kirra Beach House

    4 Marine Parade, Coolangatta

    Part of the Kirra Point Precinct, this oceanfront drinking and dining spot boasts cabanas, cocktail bars and a seafood barbecue area.

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    Maniax Brisbane CBD

    Burnett Lane, Brisbane City

    This second Brisbane site for the axe-throwing chain comes with a Viking-themed bar — and will get you hurling hatchets on Adelaide Street.

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    Lagoon Beach Club

    Manor Circle, Sanctuary Cove

    Looking for a poolside bite and sip? InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort now has you covered.

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    Kirra Beach Hotel

    2 Marine Parade, Coolangatta

    This Gold Coast favourite returned in late 2023 after a three-year absence — and now sprawls across 1300 square metres.

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    Bli Bli Hotel

    310 David Low Way, Bli Bli

    The three-level pub's Mediterranean-inspired rooftop terrace is your new Sunshine Coast drinks spot.

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    Joe's Deli

    Shop 7, 123 Albert Street, Brisbane City

    After first launching on the Gold Coast, this NYC-Inspired sandwich joint and bar has opened a Brisbane diner on Albert Street.

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    Fosh Bar & Restaurant

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    Portside is now home to a Hamptons-inspired seafood restaurant with caviar bumps and river views.

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    Claw BBQ & Grill Brisbane

    56 King Street, Bowen Hills

    If you're after seafood, boozy slushies and watching sport, King Street has just the 1000-person crab shack for it.

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    Royal Hotel

    1259 Sandgate Road, Nundah

    This 135-year-old Nundah pub has relaunched with a new music venue after a $1.1-million makeover.

  • Bar

    Carmen Tequileria

    70 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    James Street's new tequileria heroes agave cocktails and small-batch mezcals.

  • News

    Traditional Vino in a Modern Venue: Nick Badrice of Krondorf Wines on the History, Flavours and Future of the Barossa

    Krondorf winery is one of the famed region's producers of exceptional Barossa shiraz with a focus on sophistication without the stuffiness.

  • Guide

    The 20 Best Restaurants in Brisbane

    These are Brisbane's must-visit restaurants for any discerning food aficionado.

  • News

    OTT Australian Burger Chain Milky Lane Has Launched Its Own Range of Canned Cocktails

    Love this burger joint's boozy creaming soda spiders? You can now get them in a tin.

  • News

    Now Open: Maniax's New Viking-Themed Brisbane Bar Will Get You Hurling Hatchets on Adelaide Street

    The axe-throwing joint has opened its second Brisbane venue, complete with bar and restaurant Ragnar & Sons.

  • News

    Save the Date: Here's When GABS Is Bringing Back Its Big Craft Beer, Cider and Food Festivals in 2024

    Where can you sip 120 tipples, dance at a silent disco, play games and hear from the folks behind the brews? The Great Australasian Beer Spectapular.

  • News

    Calling All Vino Lovers: These Four Wine Venues Are Australia's Best According to 2023's Wineslinger Awards

    Melbourne claimed two of the top four spots, with South Australian and Western Australian venues also earning some love.

Latest Events
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    Harajuku Gyoza's Omurice Pop-Up

    Tuesday, March 5 - Sunday, March 24, 2024

    Harajuku Gyoza Albert Lane, Brisbane City

    Miki Terasaki from Omu Sydney is popping up in Albert Lane to serve up Japanese omelette rice.

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    'The Dark Side of the Moon' Planetarium Experience

    Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - Sunday, March 31, 2024

    Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Toowong

    This mind-bending show will get you staring up at a 12.5-metre fulldome screen to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s classic record.

    Buy Tickets
  • Event

    Brisbane Good Food and Wine Show

    Friday, October 25 - Sunday, October 27, 2024

    Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

    Prepare to sample all the food (and sip all the wine) at this weekend of food stalls, masterclasses and vino stations.

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  • Event

    Beermuda

    Saturday, March 23, 2024

    Ballistic Beer Co, Salisbury

    This four-stop brewery crawl will take you hopping and sipping your way through the southside's busy beer scene.

  • Event

    Fairy Tales

    Saturday, December 2, 2023 - Sunday, April 28, 2024

    GOMA, South Brisbane

    Wander through a twisted woodland, see David Bowie's 'Labyrinth' costume, and enjoy Yayoi Kusama and Patricia Piccinini's magical work at GOMA's blockbuster fairy tales exhibition.

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  • Event

    Ever After High Tea

    Friday, January 5 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024

    W Brisbane, Brisbane City

    W Brisbane's latest themed high tea is all about fairy tales, including a cookie cake book that you can paint before you eat it and glittery cocktails.

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    Ever After High Tea: Easter Edition

    Friday, March 22 - Sunday, April 7, 2024

    W Brisbane, Brisbane City

    This fairy tale-themed high tea is getting an Easter makeover, complete with a Crème Eggstraordinare cocktail.

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  • Event

    Dune: Part Two

    Thursday, February 29 - Wednesday, March 27, 2024

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Featuring commanding performances by Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya and Austin Butler, Denis Villeneuve's soaring sequel to his 2021 Oscar-winner is another stunning big-screen achievement.

  • Event

    March Into Margarita

    Friday, March 1 - Sunday, March 31, 2024

    Fish Lane, South Brisbane

    Fish Lane is dedicating the entire month of March to margaritas and marg-fuelled events.

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  • Event

    Portside Wharf Love Me Again Markets

    Saturday, March 9, 2024, Saturday, May 11, 2024 and Saturday, June 8, 2024 

    Portside Wharf Hamilton, Brisbane

    Head to the riverside precinct on the second Saturday of each month to shop for pre-loved fashion from 20-plus stalls.

  • Guide

    Ten Standout New Brisbane Bars That Started Pouring Drinks in 2023

    When 2023 wasn't gifting Brisbane a new Italian-style cocktail spot, it was serving up a tequileria with a hefty agave and mezcal range, then a 'Gatsby'-themed lounge bar.

  • News

    Now Open: Kirra Beach House Is the Gold Coast's New Oceanfront Drinking and Dining Spot with Cabanas

    The new Kirra Point Precinct just scored a 1200-square-metre beachfront hangout with cocktail bars and a seafood barbecue area.

  • News

    Nailing Niche: A Gift Guide for Your Picky Loved Ones Who Have Everything

    Gifts so spot-on, even your pickiest pals will wonder if you're secretly a mind reader.

  • News

    Aldi and BrewDog Are Opening a One-Night-Only Sydney Pop-Up Pub Where a Beer Only Costs $3.25

    In states where supermarkets can sell alcohol, you'll also be able to pick up a four-pack of ALD IPA for $13.

  • News

    Summer Sesh: Five Ways to Level Up a Legendary Kickback

    How to throw a get-together that’s minimal hassle for maximum vibes.

  • News

    Concrete Playground's Holiday Drinks Gift Guide 2023

    What’s the silly season without some tasty sips?

  • News

    Now Open: Woody Point's 122-Year-Old Belvedere Hotel Has Relaunched After a $10-Million-Plus Redevelopment

    The northside pub on Bramble Bay is back with revamped dining spaces and terraces, and a new first-floor bar area with shimmering sunset views.

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    This New Range of FELLR Seltzers Will Get You Sipping Your Favourite Messina Sorbet Flavours

    Messina's yuzu, blood orange, and salted coconut and mango sorbets are getting boozy.

  • News

    InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort's Lagoon Beach Club Is Your New Spot for a Poolside Bite and Sip 

    You can also grab a resort day pass to enjoy a splash in the one-acre lagoon beach over cocktails, oysters and prawn rolls.

  • News

    Now Open: Kirra Beach Hotel Is Finally Back and Pouring Drinks Again After a Three-Year Absence

    Dating back to 1956, this surfside pub now sprawls across 1300 square metres and boasts a sunny new beer garden.

  • News

    Australia's Top 55 Wine Venues for 2023 Have Been Named by the Wineslinger Awards

    Normally only 50 vino spots are chosen each year, but 2023's votes couldn't be split — and 19 venues were named for the first time.

  • News

    Four Pillars and Go-To Skincare's Limited-Edition Go-To Gin Collaboration Is Back for a Third Year

    After selling out in mere hours in both 2021 and 2022, this gin collab is back — this time with more quandong, plus yuzu, lime, coriander seeds and lemon myrtle.

  • News

    Sydney's Maybe Sammy Has Been Named the Number-One Bar in the World for 2023 by Top 500 Bars

    The data-driven list sees the Harbour City cocktail bar come out on top — with 22 other Australian bars making the list.

  • News

    It's Time to Get Drunk on Pud with Nan: Four Pillars' Supremely Festive 2023 Christmas Gin Is Here

    Nothing says festive drinks like sipping a gin distilled with Christmas puddings and spicy botanicals, which the Australian favourites have been doing for eight years.

  • News

    Now Open: Bli Bli Hotel's Mediterranean-Inspired Rooftop Terrace Is Your New Sunshine Coast Drinks Spot

    This three-level pub has arrived with wood-roasted prawns, margaritas and mojitos just in time for summer.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Maniax Is Opening a Second Brisbane Viking-Themed Axe-Throwing Joint with a Bar and Restaurant

    Already letting Brisbanites hurl hatchets in Newstead, this chain is now heading to Adelaide Street with a Ragnar & Sons watering hole, plus a dining area.

  • News

    Sydney's Maybe Sammy and Melbourne's Caretaker's Cottage Have Made 2023's World's 50 Best Bars List

    Making the list for the fifth year in a row, Maybe Sammy is now ranked 15th in the world.

  • News

    We're Giving Our Readers the Chance to Host a Luxury Cocktail Party For Up to 40 Guests

    Enjoy four hours of whiskey cocktails and canapés at home, provided by Woodford Reserve.

  • News

    Coming Soon: In Great News for Mezcal Fiends, Ghost Donkey Is Opening Its First Australian Outpost

    Experience a slice of New York's mezcal scene at Melbourne's next go-to for premium mezcal, cocktails and Mexican bites.

  • News

    Melbourne Cocktail Favourite Byrdi Has Been Named in The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 List for 2023

    Just like in 2021, the La Trobe Street bar is the only Australian joint to make this year's extended list ahead of the top 50 reveal.

  • News

    The Prince Consort's Spring Fling Festival Is Back for 2023 with 40,000 Flowers and a Monastery Reunion

    For five weeks, the Wickham Street pub is going big on florals and parties — including a seafood festival, Halloween margarita party and throwing it back to one of the Valley's past big nightclubs.

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    Eagle Street's Riverfront Greek Eatery Opa Has Given Its Scenic Bar a Santorini-Inspired Makeover

    The CBD spot with views of Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point Cliffs has unveiled its revamp just in time for prime spring and summer sips.

  • News

    W Brisbane's New Living Room Bar Cocktail Menu Comes with an Immersive Light, Sound and Art Installation

    Sip experimental tipples while surrounded by bespoke art, including 400 lit-up vines, mesmerising lighting effects and audiovisual sculptures.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Two New Beachside Drinking and Dining Spots Are Opening at Kirra Point This Spring

    Kirra Beach Hotel and Kirra Beach House will sit within the new Kirra Point Precinct in Coolangatta from November.

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