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    Fitzroy's Ichi Ni Nana Now Boasts Its Own Basement Izakaya Karaoke Den

    The underground Sing Song Room is now available for groups to belt out some bangers over sushi and beer.

  • Guide

    Four Bars Pouring Caribbean-Influenced Cocktails to Keep Those Summer Vibes Alive This Winter

    Remain blissfully unaware that summer's over with this selection of tropical tipples.

  • News

    A Heap of Bars Will Stop Service Tonight to Highlight How Much Sydney's Nightlife Is Struggling

    40 bars will shut off the music, turn on the lights and chat to guests about the future of the industry.

  • News

    Five Things Not to Miss at NGV Friday Nights Before They Wrap

    Sip gin cocktails, admire mind-bending artwork and catch some live tunes.

  • News

    Yot Club Is Brisbane's Huge New Party Venue on a 400-Person Yacht

    The next-level party boat, with two bars, a stage and a dance floor, will sail into the city this summer.

  • News

    Seven Spots to Book When You Want to Celebrate With Everyone You Know

    Venues fit for the parties that are kind of a big deal.

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    Another 16 Sydney Businesses Have Been Given Grants to Run More Live Music and Late-Night Events

    The Cliff Dive, Leadbelly and Yulli's Brews will received funding as part of the City of Sydney's latest round of business support grants.

  • News

    Goro's Is Throwing a Week-Long Birthday Bash and It's Entirely Free

    Get ready for a jam-packed week of cheap beers, a Bonenkai party and Japanese game show antics.

  • News

    Where to Eat, Drink and Find Some Culture in Melbourne's CBD After Dark

    From late-night D&Ms over jukebox tunes to a gooey truffle cheese toastie to soak it all up.

  • News

    The City of Sydney Has Just Announced a New Plan to Help Sydney Stay Open Later

    It includes proposals for 24-hour trading in the CBD, later opening hours for bars in local areas and a brand new cultural precinct in Alexandria.

  • News

    A Bill to Scrap the Lockout Laws Is Going Before Parliament on Thursday

    If it's passed, it could mean good things for Sydney's ailing nightlife.

  • News

    A New Adults-Only Arcade Bar from the Holey Moley Team Has Just Opened In Fortitude Valley

    The eclectic B. Lucky & Sons offers vintage prizes, alcoholic bubble teas and bonito-flake pizza toppings.

Latest Places
  • Guide

    Seven Spots to Head for Late-Night Kick Ons in Melbourne

    These venues will keep the good times rolling well into the early morn.

  • Guide

    Four Spots to Head for Late-Night Kick Ons

    Head to these buzzing Brissie bars and party with your pals to no end.

  • Guide

    Four Bars Perfect for a Weekend Boogie

    Get on your dancing shoes and bust a move at these buzzing Brissie bars.

  • News

    The Holey Moley Team Is Opening a New Adults-Only Arcade Bar In Fortitude Valley

    The eclectic B. Lucky & Sons offers vintage prizes, alcoholic bubble teas and bonito-flake pizza toppings.

  • News

    A New Adults-Only Arcade Bar from the Holey Moley Team Has Just Opened in the CBD

    The eclectic B. Lucky & Sons offers vintage prizes, alcoholic bubble teas and bonito-flake pizza toppings.

  • News

    Paddington's Four in Hand Has Been Sold for $7 Million and Will Remain a Pub

    After local residents petitioned against it becoming residential dwellings.

  • News

    We're Throwing an Epic Winter Party

    And we've got tickets to give away.

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    We're Throwing an Epic Rooftop Party This Winter

    And we've got tickets to give away.

  • News

    Five Late-Night Activities to Head to After Dinner in Melbourne

    Get off the couch for a little after-dinner fun.

  • News

    Paddington Pub Four in Hand Is Being Sold as a House

    The Sutherland Street watering hole is about to pour its last drinks.

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    Potts Point's Kit & Kaboodle Is Now a Hedonistic Poutine-Slinging Rock 'n' Roll Club

    The Potts Point Hotel venue is now named Boogie Mountain, and it now features Talking Heads, Iggy Pop and all-you-can-eat poutine.

  • News

    The Queen Vic Night Market Is Wrapping Up For Another Year

    There are just two weeks left of the blockbuster summer season.

  • News

    This New Report Suggests a Night Mayor Could Be the Answer to Sydney's Nightlife Troubles

    It's one of 22 nightlife recommendations put forward in a this new report by the Committee for Sydney.

  • News

    Erskineville's Imperial Begins Its Four-Stage Reopening With the Launch of Restaurant Priscillas

    The first phase features a veggie-focused menu and 'drag & dine' entertainment.

  • News

    18 Sydney Businesses Have Just Been Given Grants to Run More Live Music and Late-Night Events

    Oxford Art Factory, Freda's and The Roosevelt will receive matched funding as part of the City of Sydney's latest round of business support grants.

  • News

    Brisbane's The Zoo to Start Closing at Midnight Due to Queensland's ID Scanning Laws

    Brissie gig-goers will have to make like Cinderella with the venue deciding that closing early was a better business decision than enforcing the ID scanning requirements.

  • News

    The City of Sydney Is Setting Up a New Panel to Advise on the City's Nightlife

    It's put the call out for individuals who'll advise on new initiatives and help transform Sydney into a 24-hour city — even with the lockout laws in place.

  • News

    This New Documentary Investigates Sydney's Nightlife in Light of the Lockout Laws

    The doco speaks to prominent local and international figures to investigate the effects of the NSW Government's laws and pose alternative solutions to them.

  • Guide

    The Best New Year's Eve Events Happening Around Brisbane

    Ring in the new year with glitter, an Italian dinner or karaoke and boozy slurpees.

  • News

    Sydney's New Weekly Club 'Night' Kicks Off at 5am

    Complete with DJ sets and cocktails, from early morning until noon every Sunday.

  • News

    The Easiest and Hardest Bars to 'Ghost' From in Melbourne

    If you feel like you might need to make a sneaky exit, plan your night accordingly.

  • News

    Newtown Venues Could Soon be Allowed to Offer Late-Night Trading and Live Music

    Small retail and hospitality venues could soon be given more freedom under proposed changes by the Inner West Council.

  • News

    A First Look Inside Kings Cross' New Miami-Inspired Flamingo Lounge

    The Hugos Kings Cross space as been reborn with a new concept — and yes, pizzas and Sneaky Sundays are making a return.

  • News

    A Look Inside Newtown's Revamped Tokyo Sing Song

    The eclectic underground venue beneath the Marly will eventually function as "a week-long, reliable dancefloor."

  • News

    Sydney Is Hosting a One-Day Forum on Global Night Culture

    An ambitious, timely collaboration between Sydney's Electronic Music Conference and the night mayor of Amsterdam, Mirik Milan.

  • News

    Melbourne Is Getting a Brand New Basement Club, XE54

    The electronic music venue comes from the organisers of Beyond The Valley.

  • News

    Everything You Need to Know About Queensland's New ID Scanning Laws

    Heading out for a few drinks after 10pm? Prepare to have your identification scanned.

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