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  • Guide

    Hotel Bars That Even the Locals Should Know About and Frequent

    The hotel bars across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane worth seeking out for the drinks alone.

  • Guide

    Fish and Chips to Take Down to the Water on a Warm Evening

    The fish and chip shops and seafood counters across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne worth taking down to the water this summer.

  • Guide

    Espresso Bars and Specialty Coffee Roasters to Start Your Day Right

    The espresso bars and roasters across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that treat coffee like a craft, not a utility.

  • Guide

    Degustations and Set Menus Worth Booking for a Proper Splurge

    The tasting menus across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that reward the leap of faith — for when you're feeling indecisive and appropriately ravenous.

  • News

    This Just In: Victoria and Tasmania Just Swept Australia's Biggest Wine Awards — Turns Out We're All About Cool Climate Now

    The 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards handed almost every major trophy to Australia's two coolest wine states, and the numbers make a pretty convincing case for why.

  • News

    Now Open: Melbourne Coffee Pioneer ST. ALi Has Opened a Second Indonesian Outpost in Bali's Jimbaran Fishing Village

    The Melbourne third-wave pioneer is bringing its coffee credentials, all-day brunch and tropical composure to a new Jimbaran cafe.

Latest Openings
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    Officers Mess

    50 Oxlade Drive, New Farm

    An all-day riverfront diner set inside Brisbane's original World War II naval officers' club, with picnic tables running down to the water.

  • Bar

    Gusto da Gianni

    Remora Road, Hamilton

    A 350-seat Italian osteria, cantina, pizzeria and formaggeria rolled into one, spread along the Brisbane River at Portside Wharf.

  • Bar

    Fosh Bar & Restaurant

    39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

    Portside is now home to a Hamptons-inspired seafood restaurant with caviar bumps and river views.

  • Restaurant

    Motel Mexicola

    9X Jalan Kayu Jati

    Bali’s most anticipated new venue has arrived, and while it’s a destination familiar with regular holidayers and expats alike, it’s also filled with twists fit for its seaside location.

  • Restaurant

    +81 Sushi Kappo

    259 Montague Road, West End

    At this intimate West End kappo counter, every movement, course and pause is designed to slow you down and sharpen your attention.

  • Bar

    Bar Miette

    443 Queen Street, Brisbane City

    Andrew McConnell's hospitality empire has arrived in Brisbane with this Euro-leaning terrace cafe and wine bar.

  • Bar

    The Ruby Jazz Club

    Mead Lane, Fortitude Valley

    A speakeasy jazz club in Fortitude Valley that splits its week in two: ticketed headline shows on Fridays, free entry and rising talent on Saturdays.

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    Before + After

    181 George Street, Brisbane City

    Brisbane's only specialty amaro bar, hidden down a laneway off George Street with no sign.

  • Bar

    Officers Mess

    50 Oxlade Drive, New Farm

    An all-day riverfront diner set inside Brisbane's original World War II naval officers' club, with picnic tables running down to the water.

  • Bar

    Gusto da Gianni

    Remora Road, Hamilton

    A 350-seat Italian osteria, cantina, pizzeria and formaggeria rolled into one, spread along the Brisbane River at Portside Wharf.

  • Bar

    Milquetoast

    199 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City

    A former CBD car garage down a laneway, turned into an award-winning wine bar with a British-leaning menu.

  • Bar

    Lobby Bar

    48 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    The all-day bar of a hotel that's made the World's Top 50 list, with a rooftop garden feeding the menu below.

  • Guide

    Independent Cinemas with Interesting and Unexpected Screenings

    The kind of cinemas where the screening is only half the reason to show up, these characterful picture palaces are high on vibes.

  • Guide

    Galleries to Spend a Rainy Afternoon Wandering Around

    Twelve galleries across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne that earn a proper look, not just a walk-by.

  • News

    From Cosy Mysteries to AI-Era Satire: The Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August

    A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.

  • News

    This Just In: New York Duo Fcukers Are Bringing Their Sweat-Soaked Dance Party to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne This December

    The Brooklyn-born duo will also swing through Meredith Music Festival, off the back of their five-star debut album 'Ö'.

Featured Events
  • News

    The Best Australian Shoe Brands to Know Right Now

    Here are 23 homegrown footwear labels to have on your radar now.

  • News

    CP On: Does Vinted's Recent Arrival in Australia Mean We Can Finally Compete With the Northern Hemisphere's Vintage Style?

    The Lithuanian retailer's local launch exposes why secondhand shopping here is rarely the affordable, accessible alternative to fast fashion it's meant to be.

  • News

    The Best Australian Activewear Brands to Know Right Now

    From technical performance gear to loungewear built for the cafe (or the couch) — Australian activewear has never had more range.

  • News

    This Just In: New Zealand Skincare Pioneer Emma Lewisham Gets Thumbs Up From Nobel Laureate Scientist

    Dr Peter Agre is the second great mind to compliment the brand's scientific thinking and sustainability cred.

  • News

    The Best Australian Fashion Brands to Know Right Now

    From emerging names to established favourites, these fashion designers down under are worth watching.

Latest Guides
  • News

    This Just In: Homegrown Pilates Studio Power Moves Is Bringing Athletic Workouts to Paddington in 2027

    Sunny studios have their place, but sometimes a full-body sweat calls for moody lighting.

  • News

    A Non-Runner's Guide to Partying Your Way Around the TCS Sydney Marathon

    Get the group chat buzzing with this guide to the best things to do as a spectator at the TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS.

  • Feature

    A Weekender's Guide to the Barossa Valley and Beyond

    From Germanic Tanunda and Murray Street's heritage main strip, to the old-vine wineries, eateries and cellar doors.

  • News

    Five Immersive Wellness Experiences Worth Booking This Season

    From live orchestras and forest bathing to floating sound baths, these wellness experiences are making recovery a little easier to prioritise.

  • News

    What to Do and Where to Stay During a Vibrant Spring Escape in New Zealand

    Save the Euro summer for another year and thaw out from winter with a colourful New Zealand getaway instead.

  • Feature

    The Best New Venues in Uluwatu in 2026

    Bali's surfing hotspot is increasingly becoming the go-to for tourists and expats alike, with the culinary offering expanding rapidly alongside Uluwatu's growth.

Trending Bars and Restaurants
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    August

    19 Dornoch Terrace, West End

    A refined tasting-menu restaurant set inside a heritage West End church.

  • Restaurant

    Golden Avenue

    67 Edward Street, Brisbane

    The Anyday group's seventh restaurant — and its first in the CBD — brings fire-kissed Levantine fare to a brutalist, light-filled Edward Street space.

  • Bar

    Maeve Wine Bar

    39 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane

    The cosy yet elegant Brisbane wine bar you've been searching for.

  • Bar

    The Wickham

    308 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley

    This Valley favourite is welcoming Brisbanites back in after a $3.1-million makeover.

  • Cafe

    The Green

    27 James Street, Fortitude Valley

    Tuck into dishes like green shakshuka, tahini granola and spiced king salmon while surrounded by plants — then take some greenery home with you.

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