Seven Weekend Activities to Try If You Want to Shake Up Your Usual Routine

Stuck doing the same old? Add some flavour to your schedule with these fun activity swaps.

Now Open: Stratton Bar & Kitchen Is Newstead's New Industrial-Style Hangout Inside Two WWII Hangars

Serving up cacio e pepe udon and cheeseburger bloody marys next to The Triffid, this new bar and eatery hails from Mrs Brown’s Bar & Kitchen owners Ben and Tarryn Brown.

Taiwanese Bubble Tea Giant Milksha Is Finally Opening Its First Brisbane Store

This bubble tea favourite is opening in the Brisbane CBD, pouring a menu that stars fresh milk and honey-cooked tapioca pearls.

Four Pillars Has Just Added a Yuzu Gin to Its Range — So There's Another Bottle for Your Shrine

After dabbling with yuzu before, the Australian distillery has created a standalone new tipple — and it's made with yuzu grown up the road from its Healesville base.

First Look: Barlow Is the Luxe Speakeasy Tucked Within the New-Look Continental Sorrento

Sorrento's chic new resident is serving clever cocktails, late-night snacks by Scott Pickett, and a sumptuous live entertainment program that trips from comedy to jazz.

Dan Murphy's Has Just Opened Its First Bar in Melbourne — and It Doesn't Serve Alcohol

Pouring booze-free beverages until the end of June, the Hampton spot boasts more than 30 drinks on its menu — and over 200 zero-alcohol options to take home.

The Hinchcliff House Team's New Venue Bar Mammoni Is Tucked Away in Circular Quay Laneway

The small walk-in-only bar promises to be both your first and last stop of the day, serving up coffee, snacks and cocktails.

Stranded Is Winn Lane's Soon-to-Open New Punk-Inspired Cocktail Bar From The Zoo Crew

Named after The Saints' '(I'm) Stranded', this mezcal-heavy, rock and punk memorabilia-filled newcomer will open its doors in April.

Table Wines and Park Pét-Nats: Here's What Concrete Playground's Editors Are Drinking Right Now

Looking for the ideal sip? Here at CP, we drink a lot of grape juice — so whether you like your wine clean and crisp or fun and funky, this list is a good place to start.

Catalina Is South Brisbane's New Beach Club-Inspired Rooftop Bar with a 30-Metre Infinity Pool

Sprawling across 1500 square metres, this sky-high newcomer pairs Mediterranean vibes, lobster thermidor and fruity cocktails with swims, daybeds and scenic views.

Melbourne's New Greenery-Filled Floating Bar Yarra Botanica Is Launching This Week

The lush two-storey pontoon venue is officially docking March 16, championing local ingredients and an all-Victorian drinks offering.

Funghi e Tartufo Is Melbourne's New All-Vegan Italian Restaurant in Hardware Lane

This CBD newcomer is dishing up a top-notch, plant-based take on Italian fare, from bolognese arancini to creamy carbonara.

Pinot Palooza Is Hitting Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane for a Huge Tenth Anniversary Comeback Tour This Year

Two-and-a-half years since the famed wine tasting festival's last edition, it's returning for a slew of pinot parties in Australia and New Zealand.

All-Day Italian-Inspired Eatery Luci Has Opened in Melbourne's New Hilton Hotel

Serving breakfast crab benedict through to steak and duck at dinner, this dapper diner is aptly named after the Roman leader and famous gourmet Lucias Lucullus.

You Can Now Get Another Round of DIY Gelato Messina Cocktails in Easter Eggs Delivered to Your Door

Cocktail Porter will deliver everything you need to whip up salted caramel cocktails inside Easter eggs — or espresso martinis inside Lindt bunnies.

Chris Lucas' Highly-Anticipated Italian Restaurant Grill Americano Will Open This Month at 101 Collins Street

Launching March 21, the Lucas Group's new bar and grill will be serving flame-cooked Northern Italian flavours, enveloped with a sense of modern elegance.

This Aussie Distillery's Hot Cross Bun-Inspired Rum Is Essential Easter Sipping

The Grove's new limited-edition release tastes like a hot cross bun in a glass — and it's available to preorder now in time for your Easter celebrations.

A Former St Kilda Church Hall Is Being Reborn as a Pub and Food Truck Park

The iconic corner site will soon be home to a 300-person bar and beer garden, complete with beautifully restored interiors and a slew of food vendors on rotation.

A Guide to St Kilda to Take You From Sunrise to Sunset

Unlock endless summer vibes with a day spent in one of Melbourne's most vibrant bayside suburbs.

Sydney's Bar Suze Is Hosting a Huge Fundraiser to Support Flood-Affected NSW and Queensland Regions

Sydneysiders can head by to drink wine and G&Ts for flood relief — or, no matter where you are, you can enter the raffle to win one of 25-plus prizes.

First Look: Sorrento's Continental Hotel Will Unveil Part of Its Multimillion-Dollar Revamp This Month

The six-level makeover includes a swag of new hospitality spaces helmed by Scott Pickett and Craig Shearer — ranging from a casual coastal beer garden to a seafood-driven fine diner.

A Garden Party-Inspired Rooftop Bar Is the Crowning Glory of the Newly Launched HER Building

Venture up for punchy Thai snacks and summery cocktails, paired with sweeping city views.

Revel Brewing Co Has Expanded Its Beer Empire to a Century-Old Riverside Factory in Morningside

Brisbane’s eastside has a new beer-drinking go-to — complete with shady umbrellas, fairy lights, and karaage chicken and burgers on the menu.

We're Giving Away Four $2000 Airbnb Vouchers for Your Next Epic Weekend Away

Wherever you choose to go, your next weekend away is on us.

Five Bars to Seek Out This Summer When Your Unseasonable Craving for Bourbon Strikes

Wondering where you can kick back with a bourbon this summer? We've got you.

Raise the Bar: How to Enjoy Vodka At Home and Out and About Right Now

For a clear liquid, there's a lot more to vodka than meets the eye.

Raise the Bar: How to Enjoy Vodka At Home and Out and About Right Now

For a clear liquid, there's a lot more to vodka than meets the eye.

Raise the Bar: How to Enjoy Vodka At Home and Out and About Right Now

For a clear liquid, there's a lot more to vodka than meets the eye.

The Guest Edit: Podcaster, DJ and Barfly Jade Le Flay Makes a Case for Sydney's Best Cocktails

From established classics to hidden gems, the professional night owl throws down her pick of Sydney's finest places to imbibe.

Untitled Is the New Modern Euro Bar and Restaurant From the Ugly Duckling Crew

Roll into Swan Street's new 100-seater for Euro-leaning wines and fare by a former Young Chef of the Year.

Four Foolproof Tropical Cocktails to Try at Your Next Summer Soiree

These delicious and fuss-free pours will quench your thirst all summer long.

Pink Lemonade Is Richmond's Effervescent New Outdoor Bar and Food Truck Stop

This former Swan Street car park has swapped concrete for palm trees, vibrant wall art, boozy slushies and US smokehouse fare.

The Arbory Crew's New Multi-Level HER Building Has Opened, Featuring Four Venues in One

The ambitious Lonsdale Street project boasts a 'listening bar', smoky Thai canteen, French-inspired all-day cocktail joint and a buzzy rooftop.

BKK Is the Smoky Thai Barbecue Canteen Headlining HER's Food Offering

The neon-doused third-floor eatery is dishing up flame-cooked skewers, punchy laab variations and curries aplenty, to enjoy alongside interesting wines and tropical cocktails.

Award-Winning Brewery Kaiju Is Opening Its First Brewpub in Huntingdale Next Week

Housed in a converted warehouse, the beer hall boasts 16 taps, hand-stretched pizzas and a stack of colourful wall art.

Sea Life Aquarium's 'Little Mermaid'-Themed Cocktail Parties Will Get You Sipping (Almost) Under the Sea

Sydneysiders, it's better down where it's wetter at this cocktail experience, which also includes a live performance of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale.

From Dim Sum to Goi Cuon: A Gourmet Guide to Sydney Lunar Festival 2022

Eat your way through this list for a delicious time this Lunar New Year.

HER Bar by the Arbory Team Brings French-Leaning Bistro Wizardry and Timeless Cocktails to Lonsdale Street

The team behind Arbory have unveiled the ground floor of their sparkling new multi-level drinking and dining wonderland.

Hotel Hennessy: This Virtual Hotel Is Your One-Stop Guide to Summer Entertaining

Cocktail Hour: How to Make a White Peach and Rosemary Highball

Raise a glass to what might just be the perfect summer cocktail.

Cocktail Hour: How to Make a Cosmo Spritz

And just like that, the cosmo gets a summery upgrade.

Cocktail Hour: How to Make Le Grand Fizz

Spritz o'clock? It will be with this elevated take on the summer go-to.