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From historic riverfront institutions to lively neighbourhood locals, these are the Brisbane pubs worth settling into right now.
Australia's national airline has announced it's increasing the price of airfares and reducing domestic capacity to address significant fuel cost concerns.
From vinyl drops to live sets, Record Store Day celebrates Australia’s thriving indie record store scene and growing physical music sales.
Heading to Adelaide for Mad March? Here’s how to spend a weekend during Fringe and WOMADelaide — including where to stay, eat, drink, play and wander.
Secondhand style lovers have a fresh platform to explore, as this Nordic favourite arrives in Australia, bringing fee-free selling and a social twist.
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GuideThe Best Pubs in Brisbane for 2026
From historic riverfront institutions to lively neighbourhood locals, these are the Brisbane pubs worth settling into right now.
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NewsCP On: How Do We Future-Proof the Hospitality Industry?
With crisis after crisis piling on costs for venue owners and operators, how is the hospo world preparing for whatever the future may hold?
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NewsInside Fox Coffee, Brisbane's 130kg-a-Week Espresso Powerhouse
How a humble family-run warehouse coffee roastery in Brisbane's inner north transformed into a local community hub.
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NewsBrisbane Powerhouse Is Adding a New Daylight Long Lunch to This Winter's Night Feast
When the formerly springtime event returns for its first winter run, it's bringing a fire and crimson-themed long lunch with it.
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NewsNeil Perry's Margaret Has Been Named the Second-Best Steak Restaurant in the World — with 22 Australian Eateries Making the List
Almost a fifth of the eateries on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2026 are from Australia.
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NewsCP On: Is the Vanilla Slice the Most Divisive Dessert in Australia?
Some can't get enough of it, some won't go near it, but the humble vanilla slice has an unshakeable podium spot as one of Australia's most iconic desserts.
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RestaurantBirria Boy Taqueria
617 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba
A pop up so popular that it decided to stick around for good.
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RestaurantAgnes Restaurant
22 Agnes Street, Fortitude Valley
One of Brisbane’s most acclaimed restaurants, powered by flame.
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RestaurantAugust West End
19 Dornoch Terrace, West End
A refined tasting-menu restaurant set inside a heritage West End church.
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RestaurantJoy Restaurant
690 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
An intimate Fortitude Valley tasting-menu experience with national acclaim.
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RestaurantOTTO Ristorante Brisbane
Sidon Street, South Brisbane
Riverfront Italian dining with polish and presence.
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RestaurantOpa Bar & Mezze
123 Eagle Street, Brisbane City
A lively riverfront Greek restaurant built for sharing.
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BarBoom Boom Room
171 George Street, Brisbane City
An underground CBD bar and restaurant located in a heritage-listed former bank.
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BarBar Brutus
49 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
An Italian-leaning aperitivo bar serving spritzes, wine and spuntini in a compact, relaxed setting.
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BarHonky Tonks
204 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
Two-step your way through nights filled with live music and mixologist-approved cocktails in the Valley.
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BarThe Alligator Club
8 Warner Street, Fortitude Valley
A classic Fortitude Valley haunt where a spiralling disco ball welcomes you to a local slice of New Orleans live music culture.
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NewsRecord Store Day Is Back — Spin Into Your Local Vinyl Shop to Catch Live Gigs, Special Events and Limited-Edition Releases
From vinyl drops to live sets, Record Store Day celebrates Australia’s thriving indie record store scene and growing physical music sales.
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NewsThis Just In: Kylie Minogue Is Headlining the 2026 AFL Grand Final Pre-Game Show
Tune in to the big game this September to see the legendary Australian musician make an overdue AFL Grand Final debut.
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NewsNow Playing: Every Movie Releasing in April You Can Watch in Theatres or at Home
Prep some popcorn, pour your soft drink of choice and kick back to catch these movies releasing this month on a screen of your choosing.
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NewsCP Picks: Breaking Down the Must-Do Moments From the Dark Mofo 2026 Lineup
From groundbreaking global artists to renowned after-dark events, winter solstice festival Dark Mofo returns this June in a celebration of rebirth and renewal.
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NewsNow Streaming: Every Show to Add to Your Streaming Queue In April
Here's what's hot and fresh in the world of streaming content this month.
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NewsICYMI: Grammy-Nominated Artist Alex Warren Is Playing Arena Shows Across Australia and New Zealand
Alex Warren is once again taking us out of the ordinary, announcing seven stops in Australia and New Zealand on his 2026 tour.
Featured Events
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EventThe Phantom of the Opera — Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Fleet Steps, Sydney
Andrew Lloyd Webber's famed opera is celebrating its 40th year with a season on Sydney Harbour's floating stage.
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EventData Dreams: Art and AI at MCA Australia
Fri, 21 Nov 2025 - Mon, 27 Apr 2026
MCA, Sydney
Now on at MCA Australia, Data Dreams unites ten international artists in a major Sydney-only exhibition, examining how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live, think and create.
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EventAlliance Française French Film Festival 2026
Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Various cinemas across Australia
Angelina Jolie's latest performance, a dystopian AI-ruled Paris and a noir story set in 1930's Algeria lead the AFFFF 2026 program.
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EventArchie Moore: kith and kin
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
GOMA, South Brisbane
This artwork won the 2024 Venice Biennale's Golden Lion — and Australians can see it at home in Brisbane.
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EventDJs in the Deli at Joe's Deli Brisbane
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026
Joe's Famous Deli, Brisbane City
This Brisbane deli is flipping the script for one night only, bringing after-dark energy to an in-store house and disco dance floor.
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EventThe Great Seafood Feast at Howard Smith Wharves
Multiple single dates
Howard Smith Wharves Precinct, Brisbane City
Catch this seafood-led feast over two weekends, featuring ocean-fresh cuisine, sun-soaked riverfront fun and free-flowing drinks.
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EventCumulus Thursdays
Thu, 16 Apr, 2026
Cloudland, Fortitude Valley
A new weeknight staple has just launched at Cloudland.
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NewsThe Nordics' Favourite Fashion Resale App Tise Has Officially Landed in Australia — And There's No Seller Fees
Secondhand style lovers have a fresh platform to explore, as this Nordic favourite arrives in Australia, bringing fee-free selling and a social twist.
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NewsThis Just In: A Study Reveals That Two in Three Aussies Prefer Op Shop Treasures to First-Hand Finds
This Salvos study makes the case for an op shop run.
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NewsDesigned to Put Patients at Ease, Brisbane Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery's New James Street Digs Embraces Human-Centred Design
In the James Street precinct, this clinic's new human-centred approach to healthcare design feels more like a home or hotel rather than a medical facility.
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NewsWomen Who Inspire Us: The Sisters Behind TWOOBS Platforms on the Fashion Blogger Cult of 2016, Skyhigh Flops and Sustainable-r Efforts
From Tumblr-era fashion bloggers to the founders of the iconic platform label TWOOBS, Jess and Stef Dadon have front-row views on how style and sustainability have evolved over the past decade.
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NewsWomen Who Inspire Us: Mesa Collections Founder Trishia Mariano on Hosting, Heritage and the Art of Setting the Table
Before Mesa Collections existed, there were dinner parties with strangers, borrowed tables and Trishia Mariano's love of bringing people together.
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NewsMeet Grumpi: The Melbourne Startup Making Shockingly Luxe (and Affordable) Vacuum-Compressed Furniture
The Melbourne-founded brand is making furniture shopping fun again — no long wait times, no delivery dramas, just style and comfort (in a box).
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Guide
The Best Pubs in Brisbane for 2026
From historic riverfront institutions to lively neighbourhood locals, these are the Brisbane pubs worth settling into right now.
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GuideA Big Bucket List of All the Most Extraordinary Airbnbs You Can Book Around Australia
Start planning your next holiday here.
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The Best Bars in Brisbane for 2026
From meticulously crafted cocktails and award-winning wine lists to intimate aperitivo spots and heritage whisky dens, these venues prove that drinking well doesn’t (have to) mean shouting over the ...
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NewsCP Picks: Aussie Summer Essentials — The Things We're Packing, Wearing and Using All Season Long
Built for heat, salt, sand and long afternoons outdoors, this is a considered edit of the products that hold up best through an Australian summer.
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NewsThis Just In: Qantas Is Cutting Domestic Flights and Raising Prices as the Airline's Fuel Costs Blow Out to $3.3 Billion
Australia's national airline has announced it's increasing the price of airfares and reducing domestic capacity to address significant fuel cost concerns.
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NewsHow to Hack Hotel Travel: Deals, Upgrades and Insider Benefits
From using loyalty points to booking directly, these hotel hacks can help you make the most of your travel plans.
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NewsFrom Elevated Dining to the Best in Beaches: Here's Why Perth Needs to Be On Your Travel Hit List This Year
From Indian Ocean sunsets to standout dining and wine regions within reach, Perth is one of Australia’s most rewarding city escapes.
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NewsGastronomy, Festivities and Frivolity: A Weekender's Guide to Adelaide During Mad March
Heading to Adelaide for Mad March? Here’s how to spend a weekend during Fringe and WOMADelaide — including where to stay, eat, drink, play and wander.
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NewsUpstate Announces Its First Brisbane Studio, Bringing the Future of Movement to West End
The high-octane fitness brand taking Australia by storm has touched down in Brisbane.
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NewsRoca Cabana is Byron Bay's Luxe New Pool Club From the Team at Roca
Located beside Latin American restaurant Roca, the adults-only pool club pairs ceviche and cocktails with poolside lounging.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Restaurant
Birria Boy Taqueria
617 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba
A pop up so popular that it decided to stick around for good.
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RestaurantHimalayan Cafe
640 Brunswick Street, New Farm
The place to go when you want to escape Brisbane (and Australia) for the night.
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Agnes Restaurant
22 Agnes Street, Fortitude Valley
One of Brisbane’s most acclaimed restaurants, powered by flame.
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RestaurantAunty
11 Wandoo Street , Fortitude Valley
The menu showcases modern Asian cuisine that is rooted in traditional techniques, with a wood-fire grill at the heart of the kitchen.
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