Cocktail Hour: How to Make a Fresh Cut Spritz

Rethink the classic vodka soda with this sophisticated serve.

Ten Brisbane Arts and Cultural Spaces to Check Out This Summer (And Where to Get a Drink Afterwards)

Get your culture fix at one of these leading institutions — then make an afternoon of it at one of these excellent watering holes.

Seven Sydney Arts and Cultural Spaces to Check Out This Summer (And Where to Get a Drink Afterwards)

Get your culture fix at one of these leading institutions — then make an afternoon of it at one of these excellent watering holes.

Eight Melbourne Arts and Cultural Spaces to Check Out This Summer (And Where to Get a Drink Afterwards)

Get your culture fix at one of these leading institutions — then make an afternoon of it at one of these excellent watering holes.

Seven Aussie Summer Scenarios — and the Drinks You Should Sip on Your Next Adventure

We've found a refreshing cocktail to complement every situation you'll find yourself in this summer.

Five Innovative Gin Twists on Classic Cocktails That'll Spice Up Your Summer

Consider these your go-to sips for summer.

We're Giving Away an Epic Gin and Backyard Barbecue Prize for All Those Summer Hangs

Score a swag of gin, deck chairs and a top-quality Weber barbecue to level up at-home entertaining.

Say Cheers to 2021's Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers

Canberra's Bentspoke took out the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers poll for the second year in a row with its Crankshaft American IPA.

Yarra Botanica Is Melbourne's Lush New Pontoon Bar and Eatery Docking in March

The floating venue will make its home at Southbank this spring, brimming with plant life and slinging an all-Victorian drinks offering.

The Stolen Gem Is the CBD's New Rooftop Cocktail Bar and Terrace Opening Next Month

Nestled above Bourke Street, this new watering hole will be serving up 360-degree views and a cocktail list packed with local spirits.

Hotel Sorrento Has Announced a Massive Expansion Including a New 30-Metre Pool and Rooftop Yoga Studio

Renovations won't be completed until 2023, but in the meantime the team will host a Summer Souvas pop-up bar.

Ten Quintessential Places to Eat and Drink Like a Local in Tropical North Queensland

From fresh tropical fruit markets to luxe beachfront dining, there's something to please all palates in the tasty tropics.

Your Guide to the Best Food and Drink to Try Courtside at the Australian Open

The Australian Open ain't just about the tennis — Melbourne Park's got a slew of top-notch food and drink experiences to sink your teeth into in-between matches.

The Iconic Woollahra Hotel Has Reopened with an Ex-Chin Chin Chef at the Helm

This Woollahra favourite has been given a little makeover to prepare for the summer crowd.

How to Make Pre-Batched Watermelon Margaritas for Your Next Summer Session

Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

How to Make a Spicy Margarita (And What to Pair With It)

Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

Bribie Island Hotel Has Reopened with a Big Fairy Light-Lit Beer Garden After a $2.2 Million Revamp

The refurbed hotel also features a new-look bistro serving up pub classics, and can seat 400 people across its indoor and outdoor spaces.

The Most Popular Sydney Bars of 2021

These are the bars you gravitated to in 2021 — and the one's you need to add to your must-visit list in 2022.

How to Make a Cartel Old Fashioned (And What to Pair With It)

Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

What's Open for Eats and Drinks in Sydney on New Year's Day

Hit one of these spots for a January 1 filled with good food, top-notch drinks — and maybe a cheeky dance floor session.

What's Open for Eats and Drinks in Melbourne on New Year's Day

Hit one of these spots for a January 1 filled with good food and top-notch drinks.

Every Sydney New Year's Eve Event from Budget to Blowout If You Haven't Made Plans Yet

Whether you're after a cruisy free-entry party or a lavish harbourside soiree, Sydney's got your last-minute New Year's Eve plans sorted.

A List of 24 Melbourne New Year's Eve Events in Case You Haven't Made Plans Yet

Whether you're after a cruisy rooftop party, fancy dinner or lavish cocktail soiree, Melbourne's got your last-minute New Year's Eve plans sorted.

Announcing Concrete Playground Melbourne's Best of 2021 Award Winners

The very best new Melbourne bars, restaurants, events, lockdown pivots and spaces of the year.

These Are the Great Local Brisbane Cafes Keeping Our Writers Fuelled Right Now

Our writers' top picks for a coffee fix.

Brisbane's Most Popular Bars of 2021

These are the breweries, rooftop bars and boozy venues with arcade games that caught your attention this year.

The Best Melbourne Lockdown Pivots of 2021

These takeaway options, food pop-ups and virtual music festivals gave Melbourne's 2021 lockdowns a much-needed silver lining.

The Best New Melbourne Bars of 2021

All the latest and greatest watering holes we welcomed to Melbourne's drinks scene this year.

Concrete Playground Awards: The Best of 2021 in Sydney

The Best New Sydney Bars of 2021

Here are eight of Sydney's best new boozy additions for 2021, as chosen by the Concrete Playground team.

Concrete Playground Awards: The Best of 2021 in Melbourne

Seven Adelaide Venues to Visit When All You Want to Do Is Sip a Spritz in the Sunshine

Nothing says summer like a balmy afternoon at the bar with mates.

Kurrawa Beach Club Is Broadbeach's New Seaside Pop-Up with Cabanas, Daybeds and a Bar on the Sand

Your next visit to the Gold Coast can now include brews, prawn and Moreton Bay bug rolls, and listening to live tunes on the beach.

Nine Late-Night Inner West Bars to Kick On to When That First Date Is Going Well

From an eclectic jazz lounge to a Quentin Tarantino-inspired bar, these venues guarantee a good time — and a great date.

Eight Cracking Aussie Wines to Stock Up on for All the Silly Season Festivities You Have Planned

From reasonably priced rieslings for backyard barbies to impressive biodynamic cabernets for the ideal dad gift.

Brisbane Venues to Visit When All You Want to Do Is Sip a Spritz in the Sunshine

Spend your summer soaking in golden rays and sipping cocktails with your mates at these must-visit Brisbane bars.

Seven Perth Venues to Visit When All You Want to Do Is Sip a Spritz in the Sunshine

Nothing says summer like a balmy afternoon at the bar with mates.

Tropic Vice Is Mermaid Beach's New Pastel-Heavy, Palm Springs and Miami-Inspired Rooftop Bar

This summery Gold Coast newcomer is serving up seafood-heavy dishes, boozy slushies and salted caramel espresso martinis, and big California-meets-Florida vibes.

Four Easy Gin Cocktails That'll Take You From Brunch to Nightcap

Whether you're after a brunch-time tipple, a breezy afternoon spritz or a sultry nightcap, these gin cocktails will elevate every cocktail hour.

Four Impressive Garnishes for Pre-Bottled Cocktails When You Want a Drink (But CBF Bartending)

Try these low-effort, high-reward garnishes to level up your next cocktail hour.

The Queen Vic Summer Night Market Will Return from January for a Huge Three-Month Comeback Edition

The ever-popular summer night market is back with a weekly Wednesday night serve of food stalls, live music, pop-up bars and shopping.

Six Melbourne Venues to Visit When All You Want to Do Is Sip a Spritz in the Sunshine

Spend your summer soaking in golden rays and sipping cocktails with your mates at these must-visit Melbourne bars.