• Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Pubs of 2018

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

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Cafes of 2018

    These six cafes serve up more than just top-notch coffee.

  • 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.

  • News

    4 Pines Brewing Is Opening a Small Beer and Burger Joint in Surry Hills

    Expect burgers piled high with deep-fried cheese, habanero chicken and prawns.

  • 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.

Latest Guides
  • 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.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best New Restaurants of 2018

    Honouring the very best new additions to Sydney's restaurant scene this year.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Restaurants of 2018

    Honouring the very best new additions to Melbourne's restaurant scene this year.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Cafes of 2018

    These six cafes serve up more than just top-notch coffee.

  • 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.

  • News

    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.

Latest Places
  • News

    El Camino Cantina Is Bowen Hills' Colourful New Tex-Mex Joint from the Rockpool Dining Group

    The 300-seat restaurant and bar will feature giant margaritas, jukeboxes and a slew of Tex-Mex dishes.

  • 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

    Melbourne Music Institution The Espy Will Make Its Long-Awaited Return This Week

    The revamped venue now has a whopping 12 bars, two restaurants and three live music stages across its six levels.

  • 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

    Andy Bowdy's OTT Christmas Trifles Are Back So You Can One-Up Gran Again

    The four versions are loaded with fresh cherries, baked cheesecake chunks, caramelised popcorn and salted caramel drizzle.

  • News

    Acclaimed Japanese Fine Diner Kazuki's Is Opening Its Doors in Carlton This Week

    The split-level restaurant will serve Japanese-meets-European dishes such as kingfish sashimi, sea urchin with russet potato chips and yoghurt sorbet with Anzac biscuit crumbs.

  • News

    Europe's First Underwater Restaurant Is Now Taking Reservations

    Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

  • News

    The Coventry Is South Melbourne's New Greenery-Filled Daytime Eatery

    Drop in for French toast with berries or Korean fried chicken and waffles opposite South Melbourne Market.

  • News

    Hellenika Is Brisbane's New Pastel-Hued Poolside Greek Eatery

    Located inside Brisbane's new hotel The Calile, you can enjoy spanakopita, seafood and Greek wines in smooth surrounds.

  • News

    You Can Now Get Boxes of Rescued Food from Lentil As Anything Delivered Right to Your Door

    A six-kilogram box of seasonal produce, pantry staples and bread will cost you just $25, ordered via Uber Eats.

  • 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

    Mercado Is Brisbane's Luxe New Food Market with a Personal Shopper Service

    It's also decked out with a bar, restaurant and a dedicated oyster station.

  • News

    We're Giving Away a Christmas Feast for You and Your Crew

    Bring on the silly season with a four-course feast, limoncello and unlimited drinks.

  • News

    Patonga's Renovated Boathouse Hotel Is Your New Spot to Plan a Weekend Getaway Around

    Here, you can enjoy vibrant fare — from breakfast through dinner — and frozen watermelon margaritas right on the water.

  • News

    Weirdoughs Is Melbourne's New Unconventional, All-Vegan Pastry Destination

    Serving untraditional pastry treats — including square croissants and Aperol spritz doughnuts — and party vibes, all day and all night.

  • News

    Totti's Is the New Pasta Joint Inside The Royal from Pinbone's Mike Eggert and Merivale

    Launching this December, the Bondi eatery will pair woodfired breads with handcrafted pasta and many Italian cocktails.

  • News

    Sweden's New Disgusting Food Museum Includes Aussie Favourites Like Vegemite and Musk Sticks

    Jell-o salad, mouse wine and Sardinian maggot-infested cheese also rank among the museum's exhibits.

  • News

    Betty's Burgers Is Opening Its Third Brisbane Store in Indooroopilly

    It'll be slinging its stacked burgers, onion rings, chocolate peanut butter thickshakes and its signature frozen custard treats before Christmas.

  • Guide

    New Brisbane Openings You Should Visit This Month

    Make a dinner date with your favourite foodie friends.

  • News

    These Striking 3D-Printed Chocolates Are Like Cadbury Roses for Millennials

    Designed by Melbourne artist Ryan L Foote, the chocolates include flavours like smashed avo, egg tart, french toast and finger lime.

  • 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

    Heart Cafe Is Bondi's New Non-Profit Cafe Serving Up Healthy Brunch Fare and Training Disadvantaged Youth

    Dig into La Boqueria chorizo-stuffed rolls and colourful hemp pancakes for a good cause.

  • 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

    We're Giving Away a Tapas Feast for You and Your Mates

    Enjoy a long overdue catch-up and some tasty Middle Eastern bites — on us.

  • 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

    Continental Deli Has Opened a Second Shrine of Cocktails, Charcuterie and Canned Stuff in the CBD

    The Newtown bar has expanded — this time with pasta and a wine list six times the size of the original.

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