• Guide

    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 music.

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    Now Open: A New Sports Bar From Hallmark Hospitality Has Opened Its Doors on the Maggie May Site

    The former retro supper club has been reborn as a modern Australian sports bar serving wood-fired food seven days a week.

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    This Just In: The Noosa Food & Wine Festival 2026 Line-Up Has Landed

    Each June, Noosa turns into Australia’s most delicious coastal playground — here’s our picks of the events you won’t want to miss.

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    A Peek Behind the Curtain of Sydney's Beloved Self Raised Baked Treats

    They're the baked goods Sydneysiders know and love, but what goes on behind the scenes of Self Raised?

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    The 30 Best Steak Restaurants in Australia Have Been Revealed, So Did Your Favourite Make the Cut?

    Before the global list is revealed, the Steak Ambassadors have unveiled the 30 Best Steak Restaurants in Australia.

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    Here's What Melbourne's Off-Track Race Week Will Look Like This Year

    Jack Daniel's is celebrating race week with several events across the city.

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    "Bold and Unapologetic": These Are the Indonesian Flavours and Dishes to Try Before You Die

    From bold spices to fusion comfort food, Dutch Smuggler's Executive Chef shares the Indonesian flavours you should try.

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    The Gold Coast's Most Irresistible Al Fresco Dining Spots That Are Worth Travelling For

    From Burleigh's beachfront heavy-hitters to rooftop cocktails and hidden gems, these Gold Coast spots are alfresco dining at its best.

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    Celebrate the Summer: Concrete Playground's Top Picks On Where to Find the Best Margaritas

    Sip your way through summer with these margarita-loving venues.

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    Michelin-Listed Taqueria El Vilsito Is Heading to Australia, Joining the Margarita Week Festivities in Brisbane and Sydney

    Touching down for a two-weekend takeover in both Brisbane and Sydney, a pair of chefs from this acclaimed taqueria will serve up the flavours of CDMX.

  • Feature

    Summer of Margs

    Join us on a hunt to find the ultimate serve of a classic cocktail.

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    Same Spirit, Different Flavours: Celebrate Lunar New Year with Steve Wu's Bold, Modern Dishes

    These two wasabi-focused dishes are perfect for sharing around your table this Lunar New Year.

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    "It's What Inspired Me to Become a Chef": Chef Steve Wu on His Favourite Lunar New Year Memories and Traditions

    The executive chef of Pearl Dining, Lotus and Dumpling Bar shares his Lunar New Year memories and the dish he's cooking to celebrate

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    Coming Soon: +81 Sushi Kappo Is the Ultra-Intimate — and Long-Awaited — Restaurant Sibling to Aizome Bar

    The award-winning West End bar is preparing to open a dramatic 12-seat omakase restaurant next door.

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    A Chef's Guide to the Essential Ingredients That Define Mexican Cuisine

    "Mexican food isn't about overpowering flavours, but about how they work together."

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    CP Picks: The Best New Drinks From Australian Makers Right Now

    From Four Pillars’ cult Christmas Gin to a Northern Beaches-born aperitif and a wave of smarter, session-friendly RTDs — these are the new Australian drinks worth pouring right now.

  • News

    How to Make a Barista-Style Coffee at Home, According to a Brisbane Cafe Owner

    All it takes is a little practice and a dash of science.

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    Sun, Sand, and Seafood: St Siandra's Beachfront Deck Chairs Return for Summer 2026

    Soak up a Sydney summer thanks to St Siandra's beachside deck chairs.

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    The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This New Year's Eve

    See out the last night of 2025 with a decadent feast, a riverside extravaganza or a Texas-style hoedown.

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    From Rooftops to Beaches: Six Venues to Celebrate New Year's Eve at, Less than Two Hours From Brisbane

    We've found Las Vegas-themed nights, rooftop DJ sets, and more of the best New Year's Eve events just beyond Brisbane.

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    Live Sax and River Views: Where to Ring in the New Year in Brisbane

    From Las Vegas-themed nights to honky-tonk music halls, we've rounded up eight of the best New Year's Eve events in Brisbane.

  • News

    From Mango Matcha to Coffees: Here Are the Drink Trends Defining the Summer Season

    From glazed doughnuts to ube matcha, we reveal the drinks you're about to see everywhere this summer.

  • News

    ButterBoy Is Opening Its Fifth Permanent Store, and Its First Ever Store Outside of Sydney

    With four Sydney stores well established, the brand is hitting the road to begin its master plan for national cookie domination.

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    How Sketch Manly Made Curry and Craft Beer a Northern Beaches Staple

    "Sketch became our family project before it ever became a restaurant."

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    How a Melbourne Hospo Veteran Opened the Bistro of His Dreams in Box Hill

    Hospitality veteran, Sam Hatherley saw a gap in his suburb of Box Hill and turned it into a cafe-cum-bistro.

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    GABS Hits Pause: Australia's Biggest Beer Festival Takes a Breather Ahead of a 2027 Return

    Following a takeover from the Schwartz Family Company, this much-loved beer festival will brew up some fresh ideas before it returns in a year's time.

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    This Just in: Matt Moran Launches Proper Burgers, Bringing His Philosophy of 'Simple Food, Done Properly' to a Soft Milk Bun This Summer

    On the menu, classic burgers, snacks and sides are all designed to reflect Moran's commitment to top-quality produce.

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    Hospitality Legends on Where They Head After Their Shift

    "It has music loud enough to reset your brain and cocktails good enough to make you forget how tired you are."

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    This Just In: Noosa Riverside Royal Mail Hotel Unveils a Coastal-Inspired Beer Garden in a Former Liquorland Store

    Between its cosy bistro, sprawling beer garden with river views and extensive sharing menu, the 143-year-old pub is a strong contender for one of the best gathering spots in the Noosa Shire.

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    Messina Is Serving Its First-Ever Breakfast Gelato, Combining Honey Ice Cream with Brookfarm's Toasted Macadamia Muesli

    Creamy yet crunchy, this limited-edition brekkie-inspired scoop is both the ideal sweet start to the day or late-night treat.

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    ST. ALi Is Helping You Stuff Stockings and Enjoy a Cracking Brew This Christmas with Its Festive Nutcracker Blend

    This annual Christmas blend has no interest in subtlety, offering strong festive notes that'll impress your coffee-loving friends and family.

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    Four Pillars Is Bringing Back Its Pudding-Like Australian Christmas Gin, Perfect for Gifting or Sipping on the Big Day

    Marking its tenth limited-edition release, this Aussie-inspired gin features all the notes and character needed to level up your Christmas lunch.

  • News

    One Day Only: Pizza Hut Locations Across Australia Are Exchanging Your Old Pizza Boxes for a Free Pepperoni Pizza

    Don't bin that greasy pizza box just yet — this pizza icon is exchanging them for garlic- and cheddar-filled goodness across Australia this month.

  • News

    After a Stellar Debut Year in Paddington, Dario Manca's Italian Fine-Diner Attimi Has Been Named Australia's Best New Restaurant

    Beating out numerous exciting names from across the country, this restaurant's considered approach to Italian cuisine earned it top spot at this year's awards.

  • News

    Concrete Playground's Editors on What's Trending After Dark

    We tapped Concrete Playground's editors, to learn more about the future of the night-time economy and what's trending after dark right now.

  • News

    Inflation Means The Price of Everything Is Going Up — Except Your Morning Coffee

    Inflation is back on the rise, but at least you can expect coffee prices to stop increasing in 2026.

  • News

    Good Vibes Only: What Aussies Say Makes or Breaks a Night Out

    Turns out Australians are big foodies, with our social needs following close behind to get us out of the house.

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    By The Glass: The Bottle Shops Teaching Brisbane How to Drink Better

    Weekly tastings that feel like catching up with friends. Bottles open daily for sampling. Spaces designed to feel like bookshops, not supermarkets. Brisbane's independent bottle shops are rewriting how we buy booze.

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    Now Open: Haus of Wendy Is the US Burger Chain's Biggest Aussie Launch to Date, Opening in the Heart of Brisbane CBD

    Spanning two brightly coloured levels, this huge Wendy's highlights the brand's ambitions to take over Aussie fast food.

  • News

    Six to Try: Cafes in Brisbane Shaking Things Up

    All your brunch favourites, go-to pastries and mandatory morning coffees get a fresh twist at some of the most exciting cafes in Brisbane.

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