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    Explore these Indian restaurants' menus with countless regional dishes — or just order a butter chicken and be done with it.

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    The 40 Best Bars in Melbourne for 2025

    Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive wine collection, a luxe date-night spot or a place to have a little boogie, these are our picks for the best bars in Melbourne.

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    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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    Coming Soon: The Collective Is the New Dining and Drinks Precinct That's Bringing Easygoing Sophistication to The Rocks

    Harmonising with multiple existing eateries, a gathering of three new restaurants and four bars is ramping up this historic venue's style and polish.

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

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

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

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    The 40 Best Restaurants for Group Bookings in Melbourne

    These spots are large (and rowdy) enough to host all your mates for dinner.

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

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    Now Open: Double Happy Is the Empire Hotel's Nostalgic Australian Chinese Restaurant That Celebrates Casual Cuisine

    Gold trim, vermilion leather seating and familiar flavours all add to the vibe at the first venue from new hospitality group Linchpin Hospitality.

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    On the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings (and Around Queensland) to Put in Your Diary for 2025 and Beyond

    The Sunshine State's drinking and dining scene is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.

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    The cult-favourite Australian bakery will hit the Gold Coast, Perth, Newcastle, Canberra, New Zealand and Singapore for the first time, too.

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    The 25 Best Cafes in Melbourne for 2025

    How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?

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    Coming Soon: Petit Loulou and Loulou Bistro and Bar Are Bringing Side-by-Side French Cuisine to Martin Place

    You've got a new CBD go-to for takeaway croissants — or, from March, you can enjoy Paris-style dining.

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    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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    Now Open: The Paddock and Treehouse Rooftop Bar Are Centennial Homestead's New Venues for Dining and Special Events

    Enjoy a nature-inspired meal or host a fancy soirée in lush surroundings in Centennial Park.

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    Now Open: Suki Is Serving Up Modern-Asian Flavours and Huge Set Menus on the Northern Beaches

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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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    A guide for any wine lover in Melbourne, whether you want strictly organic, biodynamic and local drops or you don't really care — as long as they taste good and don't cost a fortune.

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

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    Now Open: Lottie and Bar Julius Have Brought Modern Mexican Cuisine and European Cafe Culture to The EVE Hotel

    Explore the flavours of Mexico or kick back with dawn-to-dusk cocktails and coffee at these Redfern newcomers.

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    Coming Soon: New Late-Night Haunt Billy the Pig Is Honouring Classic Aussie Public Bars with Counter Meals and Cocktails

    Pay homage to the pubs of old with free-flowing drinks and live music until the early hours.

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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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    Get down for innovative Vietnamese cuisine, stay for culinary detours and harbourside sunsets.

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    Paisano & Daughters, the team behind Continental Deli, is adding two side-by-side venues to its thriving Newtown hub.

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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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    Now Open: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Flavours Are on the Menu at South Eveleigh's New Fast-Casual Eatery Sana

    Recall sun-drenched overseas trips with a fast but nourishing meal at the latest venture from Daniel Sorridimi and Joel Bennetts.

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

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    These are the best restaurants in Sydney celebrating the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year.

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    "I think it's what you can do with ingredients in the pantry to create something amazing."

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