https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/author/tamar-cranswick/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:22 +0000 en-au hourly 1 https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/bars/the-illawarra-hotel https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/bars/the-illawarra-hotel Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:04:06 +0000 The new-look Wollongong stalwart draws big names in the local music scene — and the crowds follow suit.

]]> The new-look Wollongong stalwart draws big names in the local music scene — and the crowds follow suit.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/bars/births-and-deaths https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/bars/births-and-deaths Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:00:29 +0000 Enjoy cocktails and jaffles at this cocktail bar that doubles as an art gallery.

]]> Enjoy cocktails and jaffles at this cocktail bar that doubles as an art gallery.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/bars/uow-unibar https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/bars/uow-unibar Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:57:30 +0000 Far from being just another student hangout, this is one of The Gong's best live music venues.

]]> Far from being just another student hangout, this is one of The Gong's best live music venues.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/cafes/goodies https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/cafes/goodies Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:35:57 +0000 Serving coffee so good you'll pick up a piece of merch on your way out.

]]> Serving coffee so good you'll pick up a piece of merch on your way out.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/cafes/lili-j https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/cafes/lili-j Sun, 25 Apr 2021 13:25:48 +0000 Start your day with a BLAT croissant or the OG bacon and egg roll at this cosy corner cafe.

]]> Start your day with a BLAT croissant or the OG bacon and egg roll at this cosy corner cafe.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/bars/howlin-wolf-whiskey-bar-wollongong https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/bars/howlin-wolf-whiskey-bar-wollongong Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:58:19 +0000 Beats, burgers and a whisky selection that is beyond belief.

]]> Beats, burgers and a whisky selection that is beyond belief.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/bars/diggies-cafe https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/bars/diggies-cafe Thu, 01 Apr 2021 03:38:41 +0000 A Wollongong institution serving all-day brunch right on the beach.

]]> A Wollongong institution serving all-day brunch right on the beach.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/bars/juniper-bar https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/bars/juniper-bar Thu, 01 Apr 2021 03:31:47 +0000 Get loose with $6 gin and juice on Thursdays at this small bar in Wollongong.

]]> Get loose with $6 gin and juice on Thursdays at this small bar in Wollongong.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/restaurants/the-throsby https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/restaurants/the-throsby Thu, 01 Apr 2021 03:11:22 +0000 Let this cosy wine bar's ever-changing menu delight and surprise you each time you visit.

]]> Let this cosy wine bar's ever-changing menu delight and surprise you each time you visit.

]]> https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/bars/la-la-las https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/bars/la-la-las Thu, 01 Apr 2021 01:30:24 +0000 A live music dive bar in Wollongong from the Yours and Owls crew.

]]> A live music dive bar in Wollongong from the Yours and Owls crew.

]]>