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NewsAustralian Venue Co Has Walked Back Its Decision to No Longer Host Australia Day Events Following a Major Backlash
The hospitality group has released a statement in response to widespread outrage and calls to boycott its venues.
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NewsYou Could Win a Yarra Valley Getaway to Unwind Among the Vines
Take a breather with a gorgeous getaway in Victorian wine country.
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NewsCraft Beer and Whisky Bar Boilermaker House Is Closing for Good at the End of December
You've got a few more weeks to have a final taste of this CBD gem, before it call last drinks on December 30.
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NewsOne of Australia's Biggest Hospitality Groups Will No Longer Hold Events Celebrating January 26
Australia Day events will be axed at the more than 200 venues nationwide operated by Australian Venue Co.
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NewsNow Open: A Punk-Powered Dive Bar From Cocktail Visionary Matt Whiley and the Maybe Sammy Crew Has Landed in the CBD
Come for the raw, rebellious energy and retro dive decor, but stay for the top-shelf cocktails from a rockstar bar team.
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NewsComing Soon: Stickybeak Is the New Woolloongabba Wine Bar That'll Let You Pour Your Own Vino
This 60-seat venue is opening in Thai Rose Cafe and Bar's old two-level digs on the corner of Logan Road, serving up 64 wines upstairs and 16 vinos downstairs.
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NewsFive Food and Drink Stops You Can Take in Tasmania's North East Region
Hop between cellar doors, breweries and distilleries as you travel across Tassie's north east.
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NewsEight Melbourne Parks Fit For a BYO Booze Picnic (and Where to Pick Up Snacks Beforehand)
Head to the park for a boozy picnic with the finest snacks you can find along the way.
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NewsHistory and Highballs: How Suntory Continues to Bring Japanese Spirits to the World
Suntory is celebrating 125 years of leadership in Japanese drinking culture in 2024.
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GuideThe Best Waterfront Venues in and Around Brisbane That Serve Drinks with a View All Year Round
Make the most of Brisbane's usually balmy weather with a spritz or meal by the water.
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NewsComing Soon: Josh and Julie Niland Are Opening Their First Queensland Restaurant on Hamilton Island
The acclaimed duo will pair their fin-to-tail dishes with local ingredients and family-friendly fare as part of the new 59-room The Sundays hotel.
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GuideBrisbane's Best Inner-City Bars for After-Work Drinks with Your Coworkers
These rooftop bars, cosy pubs, riverside hangouts and wine havens are suitable for both celebrating and commiserating.
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GuideThe Best Brewery Bars in Melbourne for 2024
Sip chilled pints just metres from away where the beer was was brewed at these much-loved taprooms.
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CafeThree Beans Chatswood Chase
345 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood
Brunch in a shopping centre just got better.
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RestaurantOsteria Il Coccia
40/189 Ocean View Road, Ettalong Beach
Where you'll find flame-cooked flavours with an Italian accent.
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RestaurantMelaleuca
22 Wharf Street, Port Douglas
Ocean views, afternoon snacks and next-level seafood dinners at this sleek Port Douglas spot.
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BarDal Zotto Wines
4861 Wangaratta–Whitfield Road, Whitfield
You go-to for pizza and prosecco in the King Valley.
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GuideBrisbane Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink
Sip shiraz over 'Scrabble', mash buttons with a brew in your hand or pair cocktails with karaoke — or making your own perfume.
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NewsSouth Melbourne's 150-Year-Old Pub The George Is Reopening This Summer with a New Look and Fresh Food Lineup
The pub is getting a revamped public bar, bistro-style dining room, beer garden and upstairs function space.
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NewsComing Soon: BY.ARTISANS Is West End's Slick New Gin Distillery, Bar, Cafe and Creative Haven
You'll be able to sip, eat and learn at this sleek addition to Jane Street — and take some of the brand's native botanicals-heavy Signature Gin home with you.
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GuideMelbourne Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these top Melbourne date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.
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NewsComing Soon: Global Darts Bar Chain Flight Club Is Bringing Its Own Take on Competitive Socialising to Melbourne
A nine-million-dollar fitout has transformed this two-storey CBD space into a huge darts bar.
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GuideThe 22 Best Pubs in Melbourne
Looking for a new local? This list of classic Melbourne boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.
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NewsMaybe Group Has Unveiled a New Dream-Inspired Cocktail Menu at Dean & Nancy on 22 — Including the Bar's First Interactive Drink
Step into a dream and explore alternate realities with the latest clutch of creative mingles from Sydney's masters of creative cocktails.
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NewsNow Open: XO Sand Crab Cigars, Vintage Cocktails and Late-Night Dancing Combine at Stan's
Head upstairs at Stanley to find this new Hong Kong-Inspired lounge bar on the Howard Smith Wharves restaurant's revamped second level.
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GuideThe 21 Best BYO Restaurants in Melbourne
Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Melbourne BYO restaurants.
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NewsSebastian Beach Bar and Deck Has Officially Reopened, and the Team Is Throwing a Huge Party to Celebrate
Ring in the start of summer on Sebastian's beach bar and deck during a night filled with live music, $2 oysters and $6 sangrias.
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NewsScore a Private Masterclass and a $600 Tab at Toko
Sharpen your sushi skills at a private masterclass with a head chef.
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NewsComing Soon: Moon Dog Is Setting Up a Huge Beach Club Brewery Bar in Frankston This Year
The new bar will be home to a huge balcony beer garden with day beds and palm trees, four bars slinging cocktail buckets and boozy slushies, and a beer- and prawn-filled cabana hut.
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GuideThe Best Brisbane Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards
Save cosy pub corners for gloomy days — if the sun is shining, it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these Brisbane beer gardens.
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NewsNow Open: Gigi Is a Wonderfully Camp Parisian-Inspired Speakeasy Bar From the Team Behind Entrecôte
This totally luxurious hidden bar is inspired by the 1958 cult classic musical 'Gigi'.
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NewsMelbourne's Caretaker's Cottage Has Taken Maybe Sammy's Crown as Australia's Best Bar
While both venues have appeared on The World’s 50 Best Bars rankings in the past, this is the first time the Melbourne bar has come out on top.
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NewsFirst Look: The Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Has Entered a New Era Following a Mammoth $70-Million Makeover
Australia's OG five-star stay has had a top-to-bottom makeover, combining old-world luxury with 21st-century amenities.
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GuideThe 20 Best Wine Bars in Melbourne
A guide for any wine lover in Melbourne, whether you want strictly organic, biodynamic and local drops or you don't really care — as long as they taste good and don't cost a fortune.
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GuideBrisbane Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails, pastel hues, breathtaking views — this is all on offer at the best romantic bars in Brisbane.
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NewsNow Open: Slipstream Brewing's New 40-Tap Social House Is Pairing Beers and Bites on the Sunshine Coast
Seven years after opening in Yeerongpilly, this Brisbane brewery has expanded to Birtinya with a 300-person hangout.
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NewsNow Open: Holey Moley Funhouse Is the CBD's All-New OTT Challenge Room Bar
Think of the new Holey Moley Funhouse like a grown-up (and far sillier) version of those arcades you used to visit as a kid.
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GuideThe 35 Best Bars in Melbourne Right Now
Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive wine collection, a luxe date-night spot or a place to have a little boogie, these are our picks for the best bars in Melbourne.
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NewsNow Open: Hotel Mexico Is Yarraville's Huge New Group Hang Spot That's Made for Long Margarita-Fuelled Sessions
The new Mexican-inspired pub has a sun-drenched rooftop and beer garden, games room, regular DJs and an extensive tequila menu.
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NewsFirst Look: Moon Dog's Massive Island-Themed Bar Doglands Is Opening at Marvel Stadium Concourse This Month
Get ready for Moon Dog's biggest venue yet, which is set to bring a heap of fun to Docklands.
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GuideThe 60 Best Rooftop Bars in Melbourne Right Now
Head to these sun-soaked Melbourne rooftop bars and pubs when you want to enjoy a cocktail and bite to eat skyward.
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NewsNow Open: B-SIDE Is Yoko Dining's New Upstairs Record Bar with Boozy Slushies, Ramen and Miso Caramel Soft Serve
This new addition to this Howard Smith Wharves izakaya owes a debt to Tokyo's vibrant back-alley bars — and hosts weekly retro vinyl sessions.
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NewsNow Open: Rays Is Camp Hill's New Watering Hole That Takes Inspiration From European Corner Bars
The Range Brewing crew has launched its fourth Brisbane venue, with beers, cocktails, panko-crumbed chicken schnitzel and more on the menu.
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NewsJack Daniel's Is Doing a Sweet Takeover of The Hollywood Quarter This October
Score buzzworthy cocktails paired with delicious bites in this bustling precinct.
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NewsFitzroy's The StandardX Has Opened Its Rooftop Bar to the Public — Serving Mexican-Inspired Snacks and Cocktails
To access The Roof, you'll need to first get a temporary keycard from the hotel's reception.
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GuideThe Best Bars in Melbourne with Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards
Save cosy pub corners for the depths of winter — it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these fab Melbourne beer gardens.
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GuideThe 35 Best Bars in Melbourne's CBD
If you find yourself in the Melbourne CBD and in need of a few bevs, drop by any of these exceptional bars.
