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News

Facing the Tumultuous Nature of Life and Love in a Heartfelt Romance: Andrew Garfield Chats 'We Live in Time'

"It felt like a real act of service to make this film for myself, but also for an audience, hopefully," the two-time Oscar-nominee told us.

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 hitting the lanes.

News

Too Good: Drake's 2025 Australian Tour Has Been Extended Again with New Sydney and Brisbane Gigs

The five-time Grammy-winner's trip Down Under keeps getting bigger — now he's sticking around in March, too.

News

Chaka Khan and Toto Have Joined Bluesfest's Already-Packed Easter Long Weekend 2025 Lineup

The Queen of Funk and the yacht-rock favourites behind 'Africa' are headed to Byron Bay in April.

News

Coming Soon: The Fifty Six Is the New Cantonese Restaurant That's Opening on Naldham House's Top Floor

Under Chef Gerald Ong, traditional recipes made with modern techniques will be the star at this waterside eatery when it opens in February 2025.

News

The Matildas, Discrimination in the Music Industry and the Impacts of Skincare Routines: All About Women's 2025 Program Is Here

Whether you're heading along in-person at Sydney Opera House or joining in online, this stacked two-day lineup features more than 50 speakers.

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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 hitting the lanes.

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News
Coming Soon: The Fifty Six Is the New Cantonese Restaurant That's Opening on Naldham House's Top Floor

Under Chef Gerald Ong, traditional recipes made with modern techniques will be the star at this waterside eatery when it opens in February 2025.

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Guide
Savour the Seasons: Where to Enjoy New Zealand's Most Exquisite Eats

No matter the time of year, there's something exciting to discover (and taste) year-round.

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Guide
Brisbane's Best Inner-City Bars for After-Work Drinks with Your Coworkers

These rooftop bars, cosy pubs, riverside hangouts and wine havens are suitable for both celebrating and commiserating.

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News
A Summer Guide To Easy Eats On The Days Between Christmas And New Years

Once the big day has come and gone, there’s no reason to toil too hard for lunch.

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Where to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Brisbane

The temperature is rising and the gelato is freezing — cool down with Brisbane's top tier of iced confections this spring and summer.

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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
Facing the Tumultuous Nature of Life and Love in a Heartfelt Romance: Andrew Garfield Chats 'We Live in Time'

"It felt like a real act of service to make this film for myself, but also for an audience, hopefully," the two-time Oscar-nominee told us.

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News
Too Good: Drake's 2025 Australian Tour Has Been Extended Again with New Sydney and Brisbane Gigs

The five-time Grammy-winner's trip Down Under keeps getting bigger — now he's sticking around in March, too.

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News
Chaka Khan and Toto Have Joined Bluesfest's Already-Packed Easter Long Weekend 2025 Lineup

The Queen of Funk and the yacht-rock favourites behind 'Africa' are headed to Byron Bay in April.

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News
The Matildas, Discrimination in the Music Industry and the Impacts of Skincare Routines: All About Women's 2025 Program Is Here

Whether you're heading along in-person at Sydney Opera House or joining in online, this stacked two-day lineup features more than 50 speakers.

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News
Mardi Gras Film Festival Has Unveiled a Packed 2025 Lineup to Watch in Cinemas and Via Streaming

For her last year at the helm, Festival Director Lisa Rose has locked in a program of almost 150 films, including recent award-winners and beloved classics.

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The Best Caves to Visit Near Brisbane and Beyond

Crawl out of your living room cave and into these awe-inspiring ones.

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Brisbane's BrisAsia Festival Is Back for 2025 with Street Food Celebrations, K-Pop and a Rooftop Party

Spend ten days welcoming in the Year of the Snake — including at the Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens, and while listening to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.

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Eat, Stay and Play Amongst Nature in Singapore

Get your nature fix without leaving the city.

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The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week

This week, you can watch a smash-hit royal musical, play mini golf over drinks and catch a movie under the stars.

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Trending Bars and Restaurants

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The Ballpark Portside

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Get swinging at Brisbane's American-themed interactive sports bar with its own batting cage.
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Little Miss Sunshine

80 Ann Street, Brisbane City

This Brisbane brewery and bistro pours its own beers — and makes them — on Ann Street in the city's CBD.
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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.
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Dumbo

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Stacked burgers, dirty water dogs and fish sandos are on the menu at this Portside burger bar from the Red Hook crew.
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Supernormal Brisbane

443 Queen Street, Brisbane City

Andrew McConnell has expanded his Melbourne restaurant to Brisbane, bringing its lobster rolls and Asian-influenced dishes to a prime riverside location.