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    Now Open: Fellow Brewery Last Man Standing Has Taken Over Newstead Brewing Co's Old Milton Digs

    Co-founded by Olympian Steven Bradbury, this brewery has moved into the Suncorp Stadium-adjacent site just days after its former occupants shut up shop.

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    Pour One Out: One of the First Big Names of Brisbane's Craft Beer Scene, Newstead Brewing Co Has Shut Down

    As the River City was closing down ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, so was this favourite — but permanently, sadly.

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    Iconic Pairing Alert: Pinot Palooza and Mould Are Joining Forces in 2025 to Throw Multi-Day Wine and Cheese Parties

    This is a vino festival and a cheese festival — and it's heading to Brisbane in late autumn, then Melbourne and Perth in winter.

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    Melbourne Zoo Is Hosting Its First Roar and Pour Beer and Spirit Festival, Complete with After-Dark Animal Encounters

    Spanning sips, rare animal encounters and open-air fun, this new event offers a wildly entertaining time.

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    Julien Moussi's Only Hospitality Group Has Acquired Belgrave's Century-Old Micawber Tavern for $4.7-Million

    Hospo mogul Julien Moussi has set his sights on the hills, with extensive plans to refresh the historic Micawber Tavern.

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    Designer Christian Kimber Is Teaming Up with Bar Bellamy to Whip Up a Duo of Fashionable Cocktails

    Drawing inspiration from laidback tailoring, these menswear-inspired old fashioned cocktails offer a stylish twist.

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    Say Cheers: Brunetti Classico Carlton Has Added a Permanent Range of Gelato Cocktails to Its Menu

    Can't choose between dessert and a drink? You don't have to — instead, you can enjoy a sweet pairing featuring two of your favourites.

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    Now Open: Baptist Street Rec. Club Is Honouring Offbeat Aussie Pubs with Nostalgic Cocktails and Thai Bites

    Serving up retro cocktails and Thai small bites, this throwback neighbourhood bar overflows with Australiana from yesteryear.

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    You Can Now Drink Curated Cocktails Inside the Southern Hemisphere's Oldest Working Lift at the InterContinental Sydney

    Indulge your inner socialite at this limited-time 'Gatsby'-esque experience, which pairs history with micro cocktails.

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    Sydney Brewery Is Expanding Its Operations by Acquiring Rocks Brewing Company's Alexandria Brewpub and Facilities

    The move not only includes a new brewery restaurant, but expands the company's brewing capacity by half a million litres.

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    Fish Lane's Month-Long March Celebration of Margaritas (and Marg-Fuelled Events) Is Back for 2025

    Head to South Brisbane and West End to enjoy fruit tingle margaritas, sip your way along a margarita trail and hit up Southside's 'rita fest — and more. 

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    W Brisbane's Living Room Bar Is Hosting Bar Swaps with Other Top Watering Holes — Starting with Sydney's Maybe Sammy

    If you can't make it to the first one-night event in the series, you can also enjoy the world-renowned Harbour City bar's sips on W Brisbane's in-room menu.

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    Now Open: Tokyo-Inspired Izakaya Goros Is Fortitude Valley's New 500-Person Hangout with Karaoke, Cocktails and Karaage

    Gyoza, bao, sashimi, matcha soft serve, boozy boba, sake bombs, whisky highballs, crooning tunes: this Sydney-born chain is now serving them all up in Brisbane.

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    Now Open: Sistine Is Chapel Street's Playful New Cocktail Bar with Sinful Sips and a Caviar Vending Machine 

    A big night out at this new addition to Windsor means Renaissance-inspired decor paired with a late-night vibe.

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    You Could Win $1000 Worth of Margaritas Thanks to Tio's Cerveceria's Huge Margarita Month Celebrations

    Expect friends, friends of friends and people you've never seen before to be hitting you up if you win this giveaway.

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    Behind the Bar: Venue Owners Chat About the Unending Charm of Small Bars in Sydney

    "There’s a lot of passion here. I think that’s what makes small bars diverse and different."

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    Lune and Four Pillars Have Teamed Up to Create a World-First (and Delightfully Buttery) Croissant Gin

    Is this the new perfect brunch drink? The two Australian favourites behind this limited-edition tipple think so.

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    Brisbane Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

    Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails, pastel hues, breathtaking views — this is all on offer at the best romantic bars in Brisbane.

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    If You're a Keen Sports Fan, You'll Find Plenty to Love About Marrickville Tavern's New Makeover

    Feast on pies, put away a few pints and pay respect to some local sporting legends.

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    Brisbane's Best Inner-City Bars for After-Work Drinks with Your Coworkers

    These rooftop bars, cosy pubs, riverside hangouts and wine havens are suitable for both celebrating and commiserating.

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    You Could Win One of 80 Limited-Edition Suntory -196 Prize Packs and Keep Your Cool As You Send Off Summer

    Beat the final weeks of heat this summer and quench your thirst with with some exclusive prizes from Suntory -196.

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    Coming Soon: Maybe Cocktail Festival Is Returning for 2025 to Bring the World's Best Bartending Talent to Sydney

    With talent from Argentina to Japan whipping up drinks, you can expect a global mix of cocktail shenanigans.

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    Now Open: The Lower North Shore Has a New Brewing and Distilling Destination Thanks to Depot and Buckle

    Bask in the sun with a freshly brewed beer or distilled spirit at this new two-in-one venue.

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    Now Open: You Can Pour Your Own Vino at New Self-Serve Woolloongabba Wine Bar Stickybeak

    Eighty different wines are on offer at this two-level, 60-seat watering hole on the corner of Logan Road.

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    Where to Find the Best Coffee in Melbourne for 2025

    Whether you're a coffee snob or an extra-weak latte lover, these top Melbourne coffee roasters and brewers will have what you need.

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    Nine Legendary Japanese Snacks You Can Find in Australia

    Can't swing flights to Tokyo right now? Treat your taste buds to the next-best thing with these top-tier snacks and drinks.

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    Sydney Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

    Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.

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    Underground Speakeasy Door Knock Has Relaunched with a New Parisian Neighbourhood Bar Concept

    Find the pineapple to get immersed in Door Knock’s new look — just remember to knock three times.

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    A Multimillion Dollar Renovation Has Breathed New Life Into Central Coast Icon The Woy Woy Hotel

    Nicknamed 'The Old Pub', this place has served locals for over a hundred years — and following a major relaunch, it's never looked so good.

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    The Best Brisbane Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards

    Save cosy pub corners for gloomy days — if the sun is shining, it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these Brisbane beer gardens.

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    Tinnies at the Ready: Australia's Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2024 Is Stacked with Must-Sip Brews

    Thanks to its popular Status Quo Pale Ale, Mountain Culture has now taken the top spot for the last three years in a row.

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    Coming Soon: Cafe Freda's Is Returning to Its Chippendale Roots, Complete with Cocktails and Regular Club Nights

    When it takes over the Lil Sis space in The Abercrombie from April, expect creative energy in abundance from the new Bar Freda's.

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    You Can Now Explore Brookvale's Emerging Food and Drink Scene with a Curated Journey Along The Brookie Trail

    Rising from a former industrial hub amid the Northern Beaches, this vibrant urban trail showcases Brookvale's best breweries, distilleries and eateries.

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    Six Melbourne Venues Screening the Super Bowl for NFL Superfans

    If you're looking to tune in to the biggest event in American sporting, do it right at these spots around town.

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    GABS Is Set to Build Australia's Longest Bar (with 120 Taps) When the Huge Craft Beer and Cider Festival Returns for 2025

    This just might be the biggest bar that you ever get a drink from — and it's coming to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    The Best Bars in Melbourne with Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards for 2025

    Save cosy pub corners for the depths of winter — it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these fab Melbourne beer gardens.

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    The Best Rooftop Bars in and Around Brisbane

    Here's where to head in and around Brisbane when you want to enjoy a cocktail skyward.

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    Tennis Tipples: The Australian Open Has Upped Its Booze Game This Year By Hosting a Slew of Fun Pop-Up Bars

    All these bars are accessible to punters holding Australian Open ground passes — helping fuel the festival vibes.

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