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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.

Guide

The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend

This weekend, you can add festive films by the river, gingerbread cocktails, searching for tiny doors and twilight markets to your pre-Christmas plans.

News

The Rainy-Day Guide to Brisbane

When the weather turns wet, here's where to find bars with games, cosy cafes, indoor classes to try and nice dry galleries to shelter in.

News

Now Open: Seoul Garden Has Launched Its First Brisbane Korean BBQ and Hotpot Buffet Restaurant in Sunnybank

With all-you-can-eat feasts on offer, you won't leave this new 800-square-metre addition to Market Square Sunnybank feeling hungry.

Guide

Brisbane Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink

Sip shiraz over 'Scrabble', mash buttons with a brew in your hand or pair cocktails with karaoke — or making your own perfume.

News

Aunty Donna Are Unleashing Their Brand-New Live Sketch Show 'Drem' on a Huge 2025 Global Tour

This news will go down well with a little bit of Christmas pud, with Down Under shows locked in for both Australia and New Zealand.

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Guide
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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News
Now Open: Seoul Garden Has Launched Its First Brisbane Korean BBQ and Hotpot Buffet Restaurant in Sunnybank

With all-you-can-eat feasts on offer, you won't leave this new 800-square-metre addition to Market Square Sunnybank feeling hungry.

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Brisbane Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink

Sip shiraz over 'Scrabble', mash buttons with a brew in your hand or pair cocktails with karaoke — or making your own perfume.

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The Best Rooftop Bars in and Around Brisbane

Here's where to head in and around Brisbane when you want to enjoy a cocktail skyward.

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The Best Waterfront Venues in and Around Brisbane That Serve Drinks with a View All Year Round

Make the most of Brisbane's usually balmy weather with a spritz or meal by the water.

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News
Now Open: Tokyo-Style Cocktails Await at West End's New Ten-Seat Ginza-Inspired +81 Aizome Bar

You can also tuck into teaser dishes from the full restaurant menu ahead of the kappo-style eatery's opening in February 2025.

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Latest Openings

Cafe
Frankie's Woombye

2 Blackall Street, Woombye

One of QLD's most popular cafes is hidden in the Sunny Coast hinterland.
Bar
Byblós Brisbane

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.
Restaurant
Mademoiselle

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Rise Bakery's Harry Ohayon and Maxime Bournazel have doubled their footprint at Portside with this Parisian bistro.
Restaurant
Cucina Regina

33 William Street, Brisbane City

A sibling to the Gold Coast's Cucina Vivo and Sydney's Cucina Porto, Queen's Wharf's resident Italian eatery takes its cues from old-school trattorias.
Bar
Azteca

33 William Street, Brisbane City

Queen's Wharf's opulent Latin American-inspired restaurant is filled with greenery — and fond of agave.
Bar
Slipstream Brewing Social House

8 The Avenue, Birtinya

This Brisbane brewery has expanded to the Sunshine Coast with a 40-tap hangout that's pairing beers and bites.
Bar
Byblós Brisbane

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.
Bar
Azteca

33 William Street, Brisbane City

Queen's Wharf's opulent Latin American-inspired restaurant is filled with greenery — and fond of agave.
Bar
Stan's Lounge

5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

You'll find XO sand crab cigars, vintage cocktails and late-night dancing at this bar above Howard Smith Wharves' Cantonese restaurant Stanley.
Bar
Slipstream Brewing Social House

8 The Avenue, Birtinya

This Brisbane brewery has expanded to the Sunshine Coast with a 40-tap hangout that's pairing beers and bites.
Bar
B-SIDE

5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

Yoko Dining now boasts an upstairs record bar with boozy slushies, ramen and miso caramel soft serve.
Bar
Rays by Range

4 Newman Avenue, Camp Hill

This Camp Hill watering hole takes inspiration from European corner bars, and marks the Range Brewing crew's fourth Brisbane venue.

Arts & Entertainment

Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

News
'Squid Game' at Bondi Icebergs: The Netflix Hit's Latest Pop-Up Just Took Over Sydney's Iconic Beachside Pool

Here's what happened when a game of 'Red Light, Green Light' took place at one of Australia's most-photographed spots.

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News
Now Open: Queensland Finally Has an IMAX Cinema Again Thanks to Pacific Fair's Newest Addition

More than a decade after Brisbane said goodbye to IMAX, the Gold Coast now boasts the large-format cinema experience's only Sunshine State site.

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News
2025's AACTA Festival Has Added Leigh Whannell and Paul Kelly to Its Already-Packed Program

Colin and Cameron Cairnes will also chat about 'Late Night with the Devil', and Michael Gracey will unpack 'Better Man'.

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News
Twenty-Five Movies That You Can Stream This Christmas No Matter How You Feel About the Festive Season

Pour a glass of eggnog, find your comfiest spot on the couch, then enjoy everything from 'The Holdovers' and 'Die Hard' to 'Last Christmas' and 'Eyes Wide Shut'.

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News
Aunty Donna Are Unleashing Their Brand-New Live Sketch Show 'Drem' on a Huge 2025 Global Tour

This news will go down well with a little bit of Christmas pud, with Down Under shows locked in for both Australia and New Zealand.

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Pleasure, Pain and Vacation Chaos Await in the First Teaser Trailer for 'The White Lotus' Season Three

Starring Walton Goggins and Parker Posey, the Thailand-set third instalment of HBO's acclaimed anthology series arrives in February 2025.

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Not on Your Rider

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The Triffid, Newstead

This Brisbane music game show takes place live, featuring different musicians each time — and you can play along.

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Victoria Park Christmas Putt Putt

Fri, 8 Nov 2024 - Thu, 2 Jan 2025
Victoria Park Putt Putt, Herston

It's time to celebrate Christmas with mini golf: Victoria Park's festive putt putt is back for another year, complete with boozy slushies.

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$2 Summer Dips

Sun, 1 Dec 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

You can enjoy a swim in Brisbane City Council's 22 public pools for just $2 all summer long.
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The Enchanted Garden

Fri, 22 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane

See one of Brisbane's most-popular spaces in a completely new light when this pre-Christmas favourite lights up Roma Street Parkland — and festive season.

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Maho Magic Bar

Thu, 3 Oct - Sun, 22 Dec 2024
Queensland Maritime Museum, South Brisbane

A Shinjuku-inspired bar and a performance space in one, this neon-lit venue pairs sake cocktails and shōchū with magic shows at your table.

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Brisbane Twilight Christmas Market

Fri, 20 Dec, 2024
King George Square, Brisbane

One of Brisbane's beloved annual Christmas traditions returns: a big festive market in the middle of King George Square.
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Brisbane Twilight Markets

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King George Square, Brisbane

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Get festive with 'Die Hard', 'Love Actually' and 'Elf' under the stars at Brisbane's only permanent year-round outdoor cinema.

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Heat vs Strikers

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024
The Gabba, Woolloongabba

Brisbane Heat take on the Adelaide Strikers in a dramatic summertime clash.

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The Handmade Christmas Markets

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024
Queensland Museum, South Brisbane

This Brisbane market staple gets seasonal so that you can support local artisans and give your loved ones festive gifts that've been made by hand.
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Sat, 21 Dec, 2024
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Tingalpa's 16-hole jungle-themed mini golf course with a cocktail bar throws weekly boozy parties just for adults.

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Shuckin' Sundays

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024
Victory Lane, Ascot

This weekly special serves up $2 oysters from the Ascot venue's streetside cart.
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Vertigo's Sunday Brunch

Sun, 22 Dec, 2024
Vertigo, New Farm

You can now tuck into weekly champagne brunches while hanging over the side of Brisbane Powerhouse.

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Felons' Cinema Sessions

Tue, 24 Dec, 2024
Felons Brewing Co, Brisbane City

Brisbane's riverside CBD brewery is improving your Tuesdays with free flicks in its Barrel Hall.

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Felons' Yoga

Wed, 25 Dec, 2024
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Bend, stretch and drink at Brisbane's CBD riverside brewery every Wednesday after work.

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The Final Christmas Countdown: Last Minute Gifts for Her

Treat the ladies in your life to something special this Christmas.

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Christmas presents that aren’t socks and undies.

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"A Level of Thoughtful Indulgence": Mocha Mousse Is Pantone's Colour of the Year for 2025

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Get Your Gifting Sorted For the Whole Family with these Black Friday Deals

Turns out you don’t need to break the bank to keep the whole family happy.

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The Week-Between-Christmas-and-New-Years Guide to Brisbane

It’s that stretch of the year when you’re not sure which day it is and the only priority is enjoyment.

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The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Weekend

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The Rainy-Day Guide to Brisbane

When the weather turns wet, here's where to find bars with games, cosy cafes, indoor classes to try and nice dry galleries to shelter in.

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Six Other Things to Do on Christmas Day in Brisbane

Contrary to popular belief, the city keeps on turning on Christmas Day — if you're not otherwise engaged, go see some Aussie wildlife, inhale tacos and margaritas, or picnic in a park.

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Now Open: Kangaroo Point's New River Crossing Will Get You Strolling Into Brisbane's CBD Via Queensland's Tallest Bridge

From sometime early in 2025, the Kangaroo Point Bridge will also feature an overwater restaurant and a cafe.

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