By The Glass: The Bottle Shops Teaching Brisbane How to Drink Better

Weekly tastings that feel like catching up with friends. Bottles open daily for sampling. Spaces designed to feel like bookshops, not supermarkets. Brisbane's independent bottle shops are rewriting how we buy booze.

Coming Soon: KODA Is the "No-Attitude Destination" Bringing Playful Cocktails and Robata-Grilled Good Times to the Former Monopole Site

In an exclusive interview with 'Concrete Playground', restaurateur Matt Yazbeck lifts the lid on his upcoming CBD venture.

The Best Bakeries in Melbourne

Crusty sourdough loaves, flaky croissants, shiopans and shokupans, cookies and doughnuts, bagels and ficelles, pies and pasties, and everything in between.

Now Open: Haus of Wendy Is the US Burger Chain's Biggest Aussie Launch to Date, Opening in the Heart of Brisbane CBD

Spanning two brightly coloured levels, this huge Wendy's highlights the brand's ambitions to take over Aussie fast food.

Six to Try: Cafes in Brisbane Shaking Things Up

All your brunch favourites, go-to pastries and mandatory morning coffees get a fresh twist at some of the most exciting cafes in Brisbane.

Now Open: This Toorak Road Terrace House Is Home to the New Greek Restaurant Astoria Bar Kè Grill

This South Yarra spot servies up traditional Greek fare with contemporary flair.

Lonely Planet Has Named Melbourne's Food Scene One of the World's Top 25 Travel Experiences

From Lune croissants to Palestinian soul food and Italian marketplaces, Melbourne’s culinary scene has officially been crowned one of the world’s best by Lonely Planet.

Ovolo The Valley Has a New Rooftop Bar, Where Mezze Plates and Signature Cocktails Draw Inspiration From Levantine Nightlife

Settle into a sun-soaked session, as this day-to-night rooftop perch offers Mediterranean-inspired food and drink guided by an award-winning team.

This Just in: Hospo Stalwart Ronnie Di Stasio Has Just Days to Save His Restaurants Amid Tax Debt Dispute

If the debts are not settled on time, the companies could be deemed insolvent, with a liquidator appointed.

Coming Soon: Daphne, a Bustling Public House From Etta's Hannah Green — With Everything from a Martini Club to a Considered Kids' Menu — is Set to Open this November

Step into Hannah Green's new home just a couple doors down from Etta, with her new restaurant set to offer warm hospitality rooted in community.

Gen Z Is Keeping Melbourne's Nightlife Alive — Just Ask Gracie's Wine Room

The success of Gracie's Wine Room proves Gen Z's appetite for nights out.

This Mosman Venue Has a Private Beach — So You Can Have Your Euro-Summer Destination Wedding Without Leaving Sydney

This Sydney venue marries city luxury with beachfront views reminiscent of a Euro-summer destination wedding.

This Just in: Shannon Bennett's Residency at The StandardX Has Proven So Popular That it Has Been Extended With No End Date In Sight

The legendary chef's neighbourhood bistro-style concept has been so successful, that Bennett and his team of all-star collaborators are sticking around.

Coming Soon: This Multi-Sensory, Not-So-Serious, Theatrical Restaurant Is So Popular That It Is Opening a Second Venue to Keep Up with the Demand for Seats

Shelly will offer a 10-course degustation menu that is flamboyant, dramatic, and at its heart, just a lot of fun.

Espresso Your Views on the Community, as South Melbourne Market Invites Locals to Chat with Cops Over Coffee

Sit for a low-key chat with your neighbourhood officers, as this easygoing session is all about community bonding and engagement.

Coming Soon: This CBD Boutique Hotel Will House Five New Hospo Venues — From the Group Behind Lilac Wine and Hazel

The new venues include everything from a hole-in-the-wall coffee shop, to an all-day bistro and late night rooftop bar.

Melbourne is Getting a Four-Level, Members-Only Private Wine Club with a 5000-Bottle Wine List, Champagne Lounge and Whisky-Centric Rooftop Cocktail Bar

Membership at this exclusive club gives you access to all 67 Pall Mall venues globally.

This Just In: The Revolver Building Is for Sale, with Bids of $15 Million or More Landing This Notorious Nightlife Icon

Woven into the cultural fabric of Melbourne, grime and all, the infamous nightclub and its surrounding commercial complex are seeking a new owner.

This Just in: the New Sydney Fish Market Will Open in Early 2026, with New Venues From Junda Khoo and Luke Nguyen, and a Last Hurrah 36-Hour Seafood Marathon at Pyrmont

The reimagined Sydney Fish Market will bring together old favourites and new vendors to create a vibrant waterfront landmark.

We Spoke to the Former Owners of The Everleigh About the Cocktail Rules They Live By — and the Drink They Think Will Define This Summer

The duo behind some of Melbourne’s most iconic bars have just released 'The Madrusan Cocktail Companion' — a 2800-recipe behemoth that’s rewriting the rules of modern mixology.

CP Staff Picks: Where Our Team Is Dining Out This Month — With 50 Percent off the Bill

Dine Out with Uber Eats unlocks exclusive discounts at Sydney's best restaurants. Here's where the CP team is heading.

This Just In: Two Australian Bars Have Been Ranked in The World's 50 Best Bars List, With One Popular, Petite-Sized Spot Taking Out The Best Bar in Australasia

The list, as voted for by more than 800 experts across the world, represents an international guide to the best bars and drinking destinations globally.

ButterBoy Is Serving Fresh Cookies and Milk in the CBD With a Pitt Street Pop-Up

Sydney's best cookies are popping up in the CBD for two weeks only.

Change is on the Horizon Across the Melbourne Hospo Landscape as the Grossi Family Announce a Handover of the Custodianship of their Venues

The Grossi family intend to continue their involvement in the industry by supporting the next generation of hospo professionals.

"Pivot with Purpose": Japanese Cafe Kahii on the Importance of Staying Flexible in Hospitality

We asked Kahii's director, Matthew Wong, the pros and cons of flexibility in hospitality.

How to Decode a French Wine List (And Actually Know What You're Ordering)

French wine doesn’t have to be confusing. Here’s how to read a list, understand the regions and order a bottle with confidence.

Pidapipo Just Dropped Eight New Limited-Edition Flavours, Including Nostalgic Passionfruit Pavlova and Bittersweet Matcha with Strawberry Jam

The sweet new scoops will only be available during the month of October, so don't wait to try them.

Coming Soon: Grill Americano's Glamorous Sydney Debut Now Comes with Exclusive New Dishes and an Opening Date

The Melbourne hotspot is bringing its famed bistecca, handmade pasta and new seafood creations to a heritage-listed CBD site this November.

The Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne

You're in for good times, flowing drinks and belly-filling feeds at these Greek establishments.

Three Flavour-Packed Meals That Win the Race Against Mid-Week Takeaway

From missing items to cold meals, the dream of a takeaway is often tastier than the reality. Here are three quick and flavoursome recipes—without the takeaway tax.

Billy Van Creamy and Lovehoney Are Bringing 'Lover's Scoop' to Brunswick With Free Ice Cream and Sex Toys

Billy van Creamy and Lovehoney will host a two-day event called Lover’s Scoop on October 10–11, serving free aphrodisiac ice cream and giving away sex toys.

Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards Have Been Handed Out, and a Melbourne Newcomer Making the Great Wines of the World More Accessible, has Come Out on Top

The Melbourne wine house dominated across many categories this year, and with more than 150 wines by the glass, we’re not surprised.

Who's Still Eating Out? Research Shows Millennials and Gen Zs Are Carrying Australia's Dining Scene

New research shows Millennials and older Gen Zs are continuing to dine out several times a week, keeping Australia’s restaurants and cafes busy despite cost-of-living pressures.

This Just In: In a Melbourne First, The Group Behind Rockpool will Open a New One-Dish Restaurant This October, With Steak Frites the Only Thing on the Menu

Your hardest (and only) choice of the meal will be which sauce you go for.

Hosts With the Most: Small Business Owners on Making Your Business Stand Out From the Crowd

With wine bars, celebrity chef pop-ups, and legacy pubs, how do you stand out in Sydney’s food scene? Ennui's director shares his tips.

Tarts Anon Is Handing Out Free Espresso Flans With Coffee for World Coffee Day Tomorrow

Now Open: Frango Is Serving Its Portuguese Chicken in Caringbah, Bringing Its Birds and Burgers to the Shire for the First Time

Serving as the family-run chain's 16th location, these cherished Portuguese chicken maestros have kept Sydney stuffed since 1989.

Dinner, Drinks and a Movie: Thursday Is the New Saturday at The Spot

This Sydney community is ensuring the spirit of the village isn't one from a bygone era.

The Best Wine Bars in Melbourne

Considered fitouts, elevated shared plates and a uniquely curated wine offering — these are our favourite wine bars across the city.

Restauranteur Scott Pickett Appoints Administrators, But Reassures Melburnians That His Restaurants Will Remain Open for Service

Pickett has confirmed his restaurants are not impacted and will continue business as usual.

FasterFoods

It's time to answer a burning question: how do you get the bold, crave-worth flavours of takeaway favourites in your own kitchen?

Herbs Taverne, Loved for Its Complex and Bitter Concoctions, is Giving You the Chance to Win $1000 Worth of Their Signature Drink This Negroni Week

This is a golden ticket to the best bar tab in town.