Bribie Island Hotel Has Reopened with a Big Fairy Light-Lit Beer Garden After a $2.2 Million Revamp

The refurbed hotel also features a new-look bistro serving up pub classics, and can seat 400 people across its indoor and outdoor spaces.

Korean-Born Fried Chicken Favourite Bonchon Has Opened Its First Australian Store in Melbourne

Busan's cult chicken brand has brought its signature sauces and hand-brushed, double-fried bird to Craigieburn — and it's celebrating by handing out free wings this weekend.

Sydney Favourite Ricos Tacos Has Opened Its First Bricks-and-Mortar Outpost in Chippendale

You no longer have to wait for the weekend to get your dose of Ricos.

Lune Croissanterie's Lamington Cruffin Is the Next OTT Dessert You Need to Try

It's filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, then dipped in chocolate ganache and desiccated coconut — and it's only available until the end of January.

Deliveroo Is Starting 2022 with Free Delivery on Plant-Based Dishes From Over 1500 Restaurants

Kicking off 2022 by ditching meat? Get vegan katsu curries, fried cauliflower burgers and pitas with plant-based lamb brought to your door.

Lune Croissanterie's Lamington Cruffin Is the Next OTT Dessert You Need to Try

It's filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, then dipped in chocolate ganache and desiccated coconut — and it's only available until the end of January.

The Most Popular Sydney Bars of 2021

These are the bars you gravitated to in 2021 — and the one's you need to add to your must-visit list in 2022.

The Most Popular Sydney Restaurants of 2021

These are the Sydney restaurant's you gravitated towards in 2021 — and the one's that you need to add to your must-visit list in 2022.

How to Make a Cartel Old Fashioned (And What to Pair With It)

Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

Messina for Breakfast and Outdoor Street Parties: Six Ways to Experience The Rocks This Summer

There's plenty to see and do in one of Sydney's most vibrant precincts this summer.

What's Open for Eats and Drinks in Sydney on New Year's Day

Hit one of these spots for a January 1 filled with good food, top-notch drinks — and maybe a cheeky dance floor session.

What's Open for Eats and Drinks in Melbourne on New Year's Day

Hit one of these spots for a January 1 filled with good food and top-notch drinks.

Seven CBD Venues to Visit Before and After Getting Your Culture Fix This Summer

Head to these CBD spots for your pre- or post-show tipples this summer.

We Asked Top Aussie Butchers For Their Tips on Doing Christmas Meat Differently (and Deliciously)

Recommendations on how to properly pig out according to the ones who know best.

Every Sydney New Year's Eve Event from Budget to Blowout If You Haven't Made Plans Yet

Whether you're after a cruisy free-entry party or a lavish harbourside soiree, Sydney's got your last-minute New Year's Eve plans sorted.

Seven Group Bonding Activities for When You're in Charge of Team Fun at the Office

Nothing bonds colleagues like performing a karaoke duet or cracking an escape room together.

A List of 24 Melbourne New Year's Eve Events in Case You Haven't Made Plans Yet

Whether you're after a cruisy rooftop party, fancy dinner or lavish cocktail soiree, Melbourne's got your last-minute New Year's Eve plans sorted.

Seven Next-Level Brekkie Rolls to Get in Sydney That'll Put a Pep in Your Saturday Morning Step

These mac ‘n’ cheese-filled croissants and hickory-smoked bacon rolls are just what the doctor ordered.

Simon Toohey's Three Favourite Plant-Based Breakfasts

The MasterChef Australia alum shares three excellent ways you can start your day.

Now Open: Maurice Terzini Takes a Slice of Icebergs to Byron Bay With Belongil Beach Italian Food

Terzini brings classic, uncomplicated Italian to a more relaxed seaside setting near the heart of Byron.

Announcing Concrete Playground Melbourne's Best of 2021 Award Winners

The very best new Melbourne bars, restaurants, events, lockdown pivots and spaces of the year.

Five Ways to Support Your Favourite Hospitality Venues This Festive Season

Want to send some extra holiday cheer to a local hospo legend? Here's how.

Announcing Concrete Playground Sydney's Best of 2021 Award Winners

The very best new Sydney bars, restaurants, events, lockdown pivots and spaces of the year.

These Are the Great Local Brisbane Cafes Keeping Our Writers Fuelled Right Now

Our writers' top picks for a coffee fix.

These Are the Great Local Melbourne Cafes Keeping Our Writers Fuelled Right Now

Our writers' top picks for a great local brew.

These Are the Great Local Sydney Cafes Keeping Our Writers Fuelled Right Now

Our writers' top picks for a local coffee fix.

Brisbane's Most Popular Bars of 2021

These are the breweries, rooftop bars and boozy venues with arcade games that caught your attention this year.

Brisbane's Most Popular Restaurants of 2021

These are the riverside restaurants, gnocchi havens and intimate degustation spots you flocked to this year.

Pantry Staples Grazing Platter

For the more last-minute kind of people (you know who you are) — where there's a will, there's a grazing platter. 

The Best Melbourne Lockdown Pivots of 2021

These takeaway options, food pop-ups and virtual music festivals gave Melbourne's 2021 lockdowns a much-needed silver lining.

Here's What's Open in Melbourne for Christmas Day Eats and Drinks

Spend Christmas eating and drinking with friends and family at Melbourne's top cafes, bars and restaurants.

Here's What's Open in Sydney for Christmas Day Eats and Drinks

Spend Christmas Day eating and drinking with friends and family at Sydney's top cafes, bars and restaurants.

Six Luxe Private Rooms Around Australia for Your Next Baller Night Out

Why book a table when you can book a whole room?

The Best New Melbourne Bars of 2021

All the latest and greatest watering holes we welcomed to Melbourne's drinks scene this year.

B Wise Shares His Six Go-To Playlists to Set the Mood for Any Occasion

Set the mood with these standout playlists handpicked by ARIA-nominated rapper B Wise.

Eight Exciting Ways to Experience Barangaroo This Summer

Head to Barangaroo for some fun in the sun this summer.

The Best New Melbourne Restaurants of 2021

These are the newcomers that you need to try — or revisit — as soon as you can.

The Best New Sydney Restaurants of 2021

From 2021's list of newcomers, these are the places that you need to try — or revisit — as soon as you can.

Concrete Playground Awards: The Best of 2021 in Sydney

The Best Sydney Lockdown Pivots of 2021

These takeaway options, pop-up restaurants and virtual music festivals gave Sydney's four-month lockdown a silver lining.

The Best New Sydney Bars of 2021

Here are eight of Sydney's best new boozy additions for 2021, as chosen by the Concrete Playground team.

Concrete Playground Awards: The Best of 2021 in Melbourne