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NewsEmbracing Izakaya: Why the Whisky Highball and Otsumami Pairing Has Made the Jump From Tokyo to Sydney
Never heard of a highball? Oblivious to otsumami? A new whisky pop-up at Tokyo Bird is bringing this authentic Japanese experience to Surry Hills — for a limited time.
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NewsNow Open: Old Mates Place's Underground Cocktail and Taco-Slinging Pop-Up Ginny's Canoe Club
Jerk mushroom tacos, mussel tostadas and creative cocktails from RE's Evan Stroeve come together at this limited-time bar.
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NewsPearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters' Alex Boon Was Just Named Australia's Best Tequila-Shaking Bartender
The Patrón Perfectionists Australian Cocktail Competition just crowned its 2022 winner, who'll now represent the country at the global finals in March 2023.
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GuideSix Spots to Sip a Margarita in Sydney if You're a Tequila Devotee
From easy-breezy oceanside spots and moodily lit Potts Point digs to rooftop terraces in Parramatta, these are the spots to enjoy stand-out pours of the Mexican sip.
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NewsNow Open: South City Wine Is Woolloongabba's New European-Inspired Neighbourhood Vino Bar
South City Square's latest addition serves up wines from around the world, French-inspired cocktails, steak frites, lemon lime and bitter oysters and escargot.
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NewsBrewDog's New Three-Level Fortitude Valley Beer Bar Opens on Brunswick Street This Week
What's better than one Brisbane bar by the Scottish beer behemoth? Two, with its second settling into heritage-listed Tranberg House.
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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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NewsWhere to Head for a Weekend Sunset Spritz with Your Mates
It's time to get your sunset spritz on, as Brisbane's hot afternoons turn into long balmy evenings.
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NewsHere Are the Aussie Distilleries That Won Big at the 2022 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards
This year's awards saw a record-breaking number of entries across 11 categories.
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NewsTwo Aussie Bars Are Doing $15,000 Gold-Infused Old Fashioneds If You're After a Ridiculously Expensive Drink
On offer in Sydney and Melbourne for Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week, this cocktail just might be Australia’s most expensive.
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NewsNow Open: The Gold Coast Just Scored Australia's First European-Inspired Floating Beach Club
Head to the Glitter Strip to kick back on daybeds, hang out in cabanas and take a dip in the pool at La Luna, all while overlooking the Marina Mirage.
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NewsCheck Out the Winners of the 2022 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards
Yarra Valley’s very own Oakridge Wines snags The Champion Victorian Winery Trophy.
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NewsTwenty-Seven Beloved Inner West Pubs Are Set to Be Heritage Listed and Receive Permanent Protection
Inner West residents, your favourite local drinking holes are here to stay.
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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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NewsEl Primo Sanchez Is Oxford Street's Soon-to-Open New Mexican Bar From the Maybe Sammy Team
The Maybe Group is taking over the bottom level of The Rose Hotel.
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NewsPurple Palm Is Woolloongabba's New Palm Springs-Inspired Garden Bar with a Ten-Foot Wall of Gin
South City Square has scored another luxe venue from the crew behind Sasso Italiano and Casa Chow.
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NewsElectro Duo Peking Duk Just Launched Their Own Non-Alcoholic Beer with the Minds at Sobah
The booze-free sip will be available to buy online — but only for a limited time.
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NewsNow Open (Again): Matt Moran's Riverbar + Kitchen Has Finally Relaunched on Eagle Street Post-Floods
Eight months after being fully submerged during this year's devastating floods, the waterfront venue is back with a Miami Beach shack look and a new menu.
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NewsNow Open: Mediterranean-Inspired Rooftop Bar The Sussex Is the Newest Sky-High Drinking Hole in Barangaroo
This greenery-filled courtyard is serving up meze plates, shawarma kebabs and summer-ready cocktails.
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FeatureThe No Bullsh*t Guide to Pairing Wine with Food
Like most things in life, balance is the cornerstone of any good food and wine pairing.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Guide to Getting Into the Halloween Spirit When You're Over 25
If you're pushing 30 and still unsure how to get into the spirit of Halloween, let us guide you.
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NewsSpooky, Sophisticated and Sangria-Soaked: A Guide to Hosting the Ultimate Halloween Dinner Party
Make this Halloween a night to remember.
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NewsSurfers Paradise Will Soon Be Home to a Challenge Room Hotel That You Can Play (and Drink) Your Way Through
Taking design cues from 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, this game-filled bar is setting up shop underneath Cali Beach.
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NewsFour Pillars' 2022 Christmas Gin Is On Its Way So You Can Get Drunk on Pud with Nan
Back for another year, the annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.
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NewsJason Roberts Celebrates Food and Community with a Temporary Takeover of Calita in Bondi
Mexican culture meets Australian ingredients for some truly delicious results in this limited time pop-up.
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NewsPost Malone Has Created His Own Rosé and It's Now Available in Australia
There are only 10,000 bottles available in Australia.
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Feature
The No Bullsh*t Guide to Choosing Wine
For the uninitiated, the wine world can seem a bit pretentious. But it doesn't need to be.
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NewsNow Open: Chapel Street's Four-Level Italian Haunt Stella Has Landed in Time for Spring Rooftop Sips
A modern take on the classic Italian trattoria, with a space for every occasion.
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NewsSydney's Maybe Sammy and Cantina OK! Have Made the World's 50 Best Bars List for 2022
These two Sydney spots just keep earning international acclaim — and for the first time, the list was topped by a bar that isn't in New York or London.
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NewsHoley Moley Is Bringing Its OTT Mini-Golf Hijinks (and Drinks) to a New 350-Person Chermside Bar
From November, you'll be able to tap, tap, tap your way through themed putt-putt holes and sink cocktails mid-shopping.
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NewsA Melbourne Barista Was Just Named the Coffee-Making Champion of the World for 2022
Axil's Anthony Douglas beat out 47 global competitors for the esteemed title.
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NewsThe Company Behind Japan's Strong Zero Is Bringing a New Double Grape -196 to Australia
Pretend you're in Tokyo with Suntory's new premix — you'll find it in bottle-os from late October.
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NewsWhere to Sip a Spritz in the Sun Now the Weather's Warming Up
These top-shelf Sydney venues are bringing big summer energy.
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NewsWhere to Sip a Spritz in the Sun Now the Weather's Warming Up (And Get Your Drink on the House)
These top-shelf Melbourne venues are bringing big summer energy.
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NewsWhere to Sip a Spritz in the Sun Now the Weather's Warming Up
These top-shelf Brisbane and Gold Coast venues are bringing big summer energy.
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NewsThe Team Behind Bistro Rex Has Opened a Roman Wine Bar in Monopole's Former Potts Point Home
With a former Shell House chef in the kitchen, Enoteca Ponti is serving up exciting seasonal takes on Roman dishes.
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FeatureA Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North
Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.
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NewsJust Add Olives: Four Pillars Has Released a Ready-to-Pour Double Gin Martini in a Bottle
Forget shaking or stirring — with Four Pillars' new bottled cocktail, all you need to do is pour.
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NewsTwo Australian Bars Have Nabbed Spots in The World's 50 Best Bars 51–100 List for 2022
The top 50 hasn't yet been revealed, but Melbourne's Caretaker’s Cottage placed 60th and Sydney's Re came in at 87.
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NewsFreshwater Brewing Company Has Just Opened Its Northern Beaches Taproom and Restaurant
This welcoming 120-seat taproom and brewery is serving approachable beers and fresh seafood.
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NewsSaint Peter's Josh Niland Is Hosting a Two-Day Culinary Pop-Up Set Against the North Head Clifftops
Sustainable seafood and whisky will collide at this coastal pop-up.
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NewsThe Zoo Crew Is Opening a Bottle Shop, Takeaway Pizza Joint and Coffee Spot in Tym Guitars' Old Digs
After opening a pizzeria within the venue, then launching a cocktail bar, the team behind The Zoo will soon be selling booze — at a new shop called Booze on Winn Street.
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NewsEagle Street's Riverland Is Giving Its Riverside Bar and Beer Garden a Hefty $3.5-Million Revamp
The CBD spot is getting a 800-square-metre deck extension, boosting its waterfront drinking and dining space.
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NewsRose Revolution Is Bringing Its Pink-Fuelled Party Back to Fish Lane for a Month of Boozy Events
Sip rosé for days in Fish Lane this October, including rosé margaritas, rosé martinis and bottomless rosé brunches.
