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    The Wickham Is Reopening with a Revamped Beer Garden and New Indoor Spaces After a $3.1-Million Makeover

    It's been 138 years since this Fortitude Valley pub first opened its doors — and now its beloved beer garden will be weather-proofed.

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    Sardine Is the New Indoor-Outdoor Drinking Destination Boasting City Skyline Views

    Head along for gochujang wontons, tempura oysters and uninterrupted views of Melbourne's city skyline.

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    Now Open: Collingwood Brewery Molly Rose Has Officially Unveiled Its New Expansion

    The Wellington Street spot now boasts a new bar, beer garden and modern Australian food menu — with a 20-seat chef's table also in the works.

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    A CP Writer — and Seasoned Hong Kong Local — on What He Can't Wait to Experience on His Next Visit

    Now that Hong Kong has reopened to Aussie travellers, it's time to head over and explore this vibrant city's best bits.

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    The Best Advice Ever: Dr Rachel Barrie on Blending Flavours, Her Legacy Career and Approaching Whisky if You're New to the Spirit

    We spoke to Dr Rachel Barrie, aptly named the World’s First Lady of Scotch, to get her advice on all things whisky.

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    Otis Is the Neighbourhood Bar That's Brought Porchetta Rolls and an All-Star Team to Golden Gully's Old Digs

    Leichhardt has scored a charming newcomer with native ingredients at the centre of its cocktails, a hefty happy hour and top-notch sambos.

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    This Pub Chain Is Hosting a Week-Long Espresso Martini Festival at 200-Plus Australian Bars

    Sip martinis all day for an entire week at venues around the country, all to celebrate World Espresso Martini Day.

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    Just In: Lune's Sibling Wine Bar Butler Has Permanently Closed Its South Brisbane Doors

    "We’ve hosted a few amazing parties, drank an incredible amount of beautiful wine and crafted dishes that will remain in our memories. We very much hope they stay in yours, too."

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    Now Open: Ardo's Is Newstead's New Neighbourhood Wine Bar and Bottle Shop From the City Winery Team

    Carl's Bar and Bistro's former home on Wyandra Street is now serving a curated range of vino to sip onsite and take away, plus pintxos, cheese and charcuterie.

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    Celebrating the Relationship Between Chef and Diner with Alex Yu from Yugen, Melbourne's Newest Omakase Experience

    "Omakase is more about the personal experience between guest and chef. Chefs always study their guests' eating habits — what does he like? What didn't she like? You remember next time and you change the menu for your guest."

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    Now Open: Hijinx Hotel Is Melbourne's New OTT (and Nostalgia-Fuelled) Challenge Room Bar

    Ready for prime kidulting fun, Strike Bowling, Holey Moley and Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq have also set up shop in Chadstone's new entertainment precinct.

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    Oktoberfest Brisbane Is Saying Auf Wiedersehen After 15 Years of Steins, Schnitties and German Celebrations

    "Over the past few months it has become clear that if the festival were to take place in 2023, we would not be able to deliver the same authentic German experience you have come to expect and love."

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    Vermuteria Arrives in Kings Cross This Week with Vermouth on Tap Inside a Historic Sydney Space

    Adding another exciting venue to the Kings Cross renaissance, Piccolo Bar's Dave Spanton has delivered a second charming neighbourhood bar rich in history.

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    Coming Soon: OTT Challenge Room Bar Hijinx Hotel Is Opening Its First Brisbane Venue in March

    After Holey Moley set up shop at Chermside in 2022, the northside shopping centre will now welcome this New York hotel-themed games bar.

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    Good Heavens Is Expanding Its Sky-High Digs to Become Melbourne's Largest Rooftop Bar

    The Fancy Hanks and Good Heavens team are tripling the footprint of their Bourke Street rooftop — and adding a new late-night pub downstairs, too.

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    South Eveleigh's Re- Is One of Six Global Venues Launching International Bar Sexy Fish's New Cocktail Menu

    This new cocktail menu is debuting across six continents on the same day, including at including at Matt Whiley's low-waste bar.

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    Now Open: Future Magic Brewing Co Is East Brisbane's New Community-Minded 150-Seat Beer Haven

    After a successful crowdfunding campaign, this eastside newcomer is pouring its own beers, slinging pizzas and showing nearby breweries some love in an old Manilla Street warehouse.

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    The Maybe Sammy Team's New Mexican Bar El Primo Sanchez Arrives in Paddington This Week

    You'll find cocktail jugs, tequila negronis, a hidden karaoke room and an ex-Noma chef heading up the kitchen at this bright new Oxford Street joint.

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    This Tequila Brand Is Handing Out 10,000 Free Cocktails to Celebrate International Margarita Day

    Altos is teaming up with venues around New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland — and one South Australian spot — to hand out free 'ritas for three weeks.

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    First Look: Melbourne Is Getting a New Multi-Sensory Cocktail Exhibition You Can Sip Your Way Through

    The Australian-first 'Art of Mixology' has commissioned six celebrated artists to reimagine various cocktails as immersive, interactive installations.

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    Four Easy Cocktails You Can Make With Rosé

    We bet you didn't know rosé could star in these summery sips.

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    Disco Vibes, Beachside or Intimate and Special: Five Sydney Restaurants and Bars You Can Hire Out for Your Next Event

    Whether you want to relax in the ocean breeze, dance under a disco ball, sit down to a fine meal or party with everyone you know, we've found the winning spot for you.

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    The Bellarine Peninsula's New Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Lets You Choose Your Own Winery-Hopping Adventure

    Kicking off April 1, Hop It's new route will see you sipping your way around Bellarine wine country — without having to organise a designated driver.

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    Bartenders From 16 of the World's Best Venues Are Coming to Sydney for Maybe Sammy's New Cocktail Festival

    Acclaimed bartenders from around the globe will do free guest shifts across Maybe Sammy's Sydney venues and The Strand Rooftop in April.

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    The Wright House Is the Two-Level Brewpub with a 'Mad Men'-Inspired Chophouse Coming to Woolloongabba

    Decked out with interiors inspired by iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this new drinking spot hails from the crew behind Casa Chow, Sasso and South City Wine.

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    A New Brewpub From Aviation-Inspired Brewery Archer Has Landed in an Old WWII Hangar in Wilston

    Keeping the air travel theme going, the bar at this Newmarket Road newcomer is made from the last-ever Ansett 727 plane to be flown.

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    Where to Go for a Long Lunch in Melbourne When You Want to a Stretch Out a Summer Day

    These warmer months are made for taking extended work breaks and soaking up the afternoon sun on a weekend with mates.

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    Elegant Wine and Tapas Venue Bar Lucia Has Opened in Potts Point with Spanish Snacks and a Female-Led Wine List

    The team behind Carbon and Londres 126 has shifted focus to tapas and local vino at this romantic new wine bar in Potts Point.

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    Lil Sis Is Sydney's New Wine Bar and Bottle Shop Attached to The Abercrombie

    This late-night spot offers plenty of natural wines to sample, order by the glass or take home by the bottle — alongside salty snacks and laidback DJ sets.

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    Barista Meets Bartender: Two Drinks Connoisseurs Join Forces to Create the Ultimate Espresso Cocktails

    When it comes to cocktails, is there a more universally loved combination than coffee and alcohol?

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    Now Open: Self-Serve Newtown Beer Joint Buddy's Just Opened in the Former Lentil As Anything Site

    This bar puts the power in your hands with self-serve beer, wine and cocktails on King Street.

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    Bancho's Yoshi Onishi on the Art of the Martini

    Dive into the craftsmanship, quality and signature pour of an exceptional Japanese spirit with an expert in Australia's beverage scene.

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    Say Cheers: Australia's Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2022 Have Just Been Announced

    New South Wales' Mountain Culture has taken out the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers poll for 2022, claiming the title for its Status Quo pale ale.

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    Mark Your Calendar: GABS Has Locked in Dates for Its Big 2023 Craft Beer, Cider and Food Festivals

    Returning for another brew-filled year, the Great Australasian Beer Spectapular will pair 120 tipples with panels, games and a silent disco.

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    Baba's Place Has Created Australia's First Rakija and Tonic RTD Cans with the Help of DNA Distillery

    Paying homage to suburban red-brick houses and using the distillery's family rakija recipe, these ready-to-drink cans are your next favourite summer drink.

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    Piccolo Bar's David Spanton Is Reimagining the Former Cafe Hernandez Space as a Vermuteria

    Spanton has saved another legendary Kings Cross venue — this time transforming it into a bar devoted to vermouth and fortified wine.

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    The Best Places to Get a Hearty Vegetarian Feed in Sydney for 2024

    Meat may be off the menu, but there's still plenty of flavour to be found.

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    Collingwood Brewery Molly Rose Is Expanding Next Door — and Adding a Stack of New Features

    Opening in February, the supercharged site will boast a new bar, a huge beer garden, and a chef's table celebrating the art of food-and-beer pairing.

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    UberEats Is Sending a Bar in a Car Around Sydney and Melbourne to Pour Cocktails in Your Driveway

    Get a travelling tavern brought to your door, complete with Maybe Sammy's Stefano Catino hosting cocktail masterclasses.

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    Brisbane's Juicy Indie Beer Festival Is Bringing Its Brews Back to Fortitude Music Hall This Autumn

    For the fest's second year, DJ Ebony Boadu and DJ Sampology will help provide the tunes, and 20-plus independent breweries will pour up to 90 beers.

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    Ugly Vodka Is the Innovative New Booze Brand Turning Imperfect Apples Into a Sustainable Sip

    This nifty new drink hails from the minds at 80proof Liquor and music festival crew Untitled Group.

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