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    Gin Society Is the New Boozy Subscription Service Sending You Monthly Deliveries of Artisanal Gin

    The selection of small-batch gins from around the world is matched with tasting notes and cocktail recipes.

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    The Lame Duck Is Fitzroy's New Retro Disco Dive Bar with a Shrine to Cher

    And a vintage purple pool table, hot pink palm trees and classic disco jams spinning nightly.

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    Long-Standing Melbourne Nightclub Lounge Will Close Its Doors Forever

    The Swanston Street venue will wrap up 29 years of operations with a special run of farewell parties.

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    The Best Batched Cocktails for Summer Picnic Sessions

    Give the rosé a break this picnic season and pack an expertly made martini or negroni instead.

  • News

    The Best Batched Cocktails for Summer Picnic Sessions

    Give the rosé a break this picnic season and pack an expertly made martini or negroni instead.

Latest Guides
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    Four Pillars' Latest Gin Is a Boozy Ode to St Kilda Live Music Institution The Espy

    The new Sticky Carpet Gin stars in a range of signature cocktails available at the newly revamped beachside pub.

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    A Gluten-Free Craft Brewery and Taproom Has Opened on the Mornington Peninsula

    It's slinging a range of seven different gluten-free brews made from millet, rice and buckwheat.

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    Brokenwood Wines Has Opened a Massive $8 Million Cellar Door in the Hunter Valley

    With three tasting rooms, two restaurants, an outdoor terrace and a wine museum.

Latest Places
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    Scout, One of London's Best Cocktail Bars, Is Opening Inside Surry Hills' Dolphin Hotel Next Year

    The world-famous cocktail bar is known for producing no waste and using hyperlocal ingredients.

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    Chippendale's Gin Lane Has Launched a New Range of Gin-Infused Soft Serve for Summer

    The boozy, frozen treats include a negroni, a southside and an Aperol spritz.

  • News

    BrewDog Has Just Launched a (Very Fitting) Craft Brew for Dogs

    The alcohol-free brew for pooches is called Subwoofer IPA.

  • News

    Mr Percival's Is Brisbane's New Bar and Dining Spot Located Right on Top of the Brisbane River

    The octagonal overwater spot is serving up local seafood, many spritzes and European beachside vibes.

  • News

    Footscray Live Music Gem The Reverence Hotel Will Close Its Doors for Good

    Unable to secure a long-term lease on the pub, the owners have announced the venue will shut next March.

  • Guide

    Five Sydney Bars Where You Can Enjoy Sparkling Sundowners This Season

    From beachside bars to CBD hot spots, here's where to soak up the summer vibes — drink in hand.

  • News

    Archie Rose Has Launched a Mini-Sized Spirits Collection to Help You Feel Extra Festive

    Sip and sample the distillery's signature dry gin, original vodka and white rye from 200ml bottles.

  • News

    Where to Book When You're in Charge of Planning the Work End of Year Party

    Big, small, super luxe or low-key — we've got you covered.

  • News

    Felons Is Brisbane's New Riverside Brewery Located Inside Howard Smith Wharves

    It's one of the huge precinct's first residents — and it's the city's only riverside brewery.

  • News

    Surry Hills' The Winery Is Now Home to a Bottomless Prosecco Fountain

    You can drink unlimited bubbles from the lion-clad fountain every weekend for the rest of the year.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's Best New Bars of 2018

    The city's very best boozy additions of the year.

  • Feature

    Best of 2018 Brisbane

    These 30 outstanding Brisbane ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Pubs of 2018

    Honouring the best new additions (and returns) to Melbourne's pub scene this year.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Bars of 2018

    The city's very best boozy additions of the year.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Bars of 2018

    The city's very best boozy additions of the year.

  • Feature

    Best of 2018 Sydney

    These 36 outstanding Sydney ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.

  • Feature

    Best of 2018 Melbourne

    These 36 outstanding Melbourne ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.

  • News

    Bancho Bar Is Haymarket's New Japanese-Style Bar Serving Cocktails and Katsu Skewers

    The small laneway bar mixes up a matcha negroni, dragonfruit-infused gin and lots of whisky.

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    Bopp & Tone Is Sydney CBD's Elegant New Bar and Eatery Inspired by the Post-WWII Era

    The opulent new venue is the latest from hospitality group Applejack.

  • News

    NYC's World-Class Employees Only Cocktail Bar Is Opening in Sydney's CBD This Weekend

    Located in a CBD basement, the speakeasy is serving up world-class cocktails and caviar till 3am.

  • News

    Lower North Shore Institution the Woolwich Pier Hotel Has Reopened with a Fancy New Look

    The pub has new pastel interiors and a sleek dining room — but has kept its wraparound balcony and chicken pot pie.

  • News

    Beirne Lane Is Fortitude Valley's New 24-Hour Bar, Eatery and Dancing Spot

    It's a gastropub-meets-nightclub with a solid food lineup, including a dedicated katsu sandwich menu.

  • News

    A 'Simpsons'-Themed Flaming Moe's Bar Is Popping Up in Australia

    Here's your chance to try the fiery, cough syrup-heavy drink — and some Duff beer.

  • News

    Proud Mary Is Brisbane's New All-Day Riverside Eatery and Bloody Mary Bar

    It's pairing comforting New Orleans-style fare with five different bloody marys.

  • Guide

    Seven Sydney Bars Where You Can Drink Alone with a Book

    Get cosy with a paperback and good plonk at these comfy (and relatively quiet) bars.

  • News

    Melbourne's Much-Loved State of Grace Has Reopened in the CBD with a New Hidden Drinking Den

    The inner-city hot spot has a new home on King Street, but the same glam looks and inventive drinks.

  • News

    You Can Now Get Your Hands on a World-First Cannabis-Infused Gin Made Right Here in Australia

    The Myrcene Hemp Gin is crafted in Melbourne by the The Cannabis Co.

  • News

    Stomping Ground Has Opened a Pop-Up Beer Garden at Melbourne Airport

    Featuring deck chairs, sports screens and a hefty range of locally brewed craft beers on tap to help ease that pre-flight stress

  • News

    GABS Is Finally Bringing Its Huge Craft Beer, Cider and Food Festival to Brisbane

    The Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular will make its Brisbane debut in 2019.

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