• News

    Now Open: From Remote Communities to Your Plate, This New Online Marketplace Delivers Indigenous-Owned, Wild-Harvested Ingredients

    Bringing diners across the country closer to Australia's most remote ingredients, this new marketplace already has acclaimed fans, including Melbourne fine-diner Attica.

  • Guide

    Hotel Bars That Even the Locals Should Know About and Frequent

    The hotel bars across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane worth seeking out for the drinks alone.

  • Guide

    Fish and Chips to Take Down to the Water on a Warm Evening

    The fish and chip shops and seafood counters across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne worth taking down to the water this summer.

  • Guide

    Espresso Bars and Specialty Coffee Roasters to Start Your Day Right

    The espresso bars and roasters across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that treat coffee like a craft, not a utility.

  • Guide

    Degustations and Set Menus Worth Booking for a Proper Splurge

    The tasting menus across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that reward the leap of faith — for when you're feeling indecisive and appropriately ravenous.

  • News

    This Just In: Victoria and Tasmania Just Swept Australia's Biggest Wine Awards — Turns Out We're All About Cool Climate Now

    The 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards handed almost every major trophy to Australia's two coolest wine states, and the numbers make a pretty convincing case for why.

Latest Guides
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    Now Open: Melbourne Coffee Pioneer ST. ALi Has Opened a Second Indonesian Outpost in Bali's Jimbaran Fishing Village

    The Melbourne third-wave pioneer is bringing its coffee credentials, all-day brunch and tropical composure to a new Jimbaran cafe.

  • Guide

    Cheap Eats That Over-Deliver On Their Modest Price Tag

    The bargain menus across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth that turn a last-minute group dinner into the easiest decision of the week.

  • News

    Now Open: FINNS' New Greek-Inspired Party Restaurant Could Be Your Wildest Dining Experience Yet

    Canggu's FINNS Beach Club has a rowdy new dining experience, complete with a shared feast, drinks, togas on arrival and smashed plates.

  • Guide

    Breakfasts That Make an Early Alarm Feel Completely Reasonable

    The breakfast and brunch spots across Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane offering something worth getting up for — whether it’s on your way to work, or your Saturday midday recovery from the night before.

  • News

    The Late-Night Hong Kong Restaurants Worth Staying Up For

    Whether you're craving pre-dawn dim sum or a steaming bowl of noodles after a night out, these late-night restaurants are worth staying up for.

  • Guide

    After-Work Drink Spots to Meet Your Friends and Wind Down the Day

    Wine bars, rooftop haunts and afternoon pours across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne worth heading to straight from the office — work clothes and all.

Latest Places
  • News

    Coming Soon: Japan's Mega Curry Rice Chain CoCo Ichibanya Is Making Its Australian Debut

    The world's largest Japanese curry rice chain is landing in Melbourne, bringing its famously customisable cuisine to Australia for the first time.

  • News

    This Ancient Mexican Landmark Has Inspired a New Luxury Tequila

    The inspiration behind 1800 Tequila's new luxury añejo, 1800 GuachiMonton, is an ancient ceremonial site in the heart of Mexico's tequila region.

  • News

    This Just In: Bali's FINNS Beach Club Just Got Even Bigger With A Brand New VIP Section

    The world-famous Canggu beach club has added 14 premium cabanas, 95 daybeds and a rooftop champagne pool, developed with Moët & Chandon, to its already sprawling Berawa venue.

  • News

    This Just in: These Coveted Cult-Favourite Cookies Are Making Another Stop as Part of the Brand's National Roadshow

    Geelong cookie lovers will get a chance to get their hands on the coveted cookies for four days only this July.

  • News

    Your Doodle Could Go National as Yo-Chi's Colour Our Cup Competition Returns with $10,000 Prizes and Community-Led Voting

    Swap colouring books for frozen yoghurt cups as this creative competition returns with bigger prizes, community voting and national exposure.

  • News

    Nine Brisbane Pubs and Sports Bars to Watch the World Cup When Your Living Room Just Doesn't Cut It

    From heritage riverside pubs to British watering holes, these are nine sporty venues around Queensland to catch the biggest showdowns in international football.

Latest Events
  • Event

    Negroni Month, Brisbane 2026

    Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep 2026

    Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane

    Bars and restaurants across Brisbane are celebrating Negroni Month with special menus, events and twists on the classic cocktail.

  • Event

    Archie 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.

  • News

    Coming Soon: From Melbourne to the River City, San Telmo Fires Up Brisbane's Dining Scene with Argentinian Asado

    Brisbane's booming dining scene is welcoming a new heavyweight as San Telmo opens its first Queensland restaurant this June.

  • News

    The Curated Plate Has Announced Its 2026 Program, With Everything From Fine Dining on a Bus to Fingerlime Farm Picnics on the Lineup

    The annual Sunshine Coast food and drink festival returns with its most diverse program yet.

  • News

    Guinness Is More Popular Than Ever — Here's Where to Find a Pint in Brisbane

    Guinness is having a moment — here's where to find a properly poured pint of the black stuff in Brisbane.

  • News

    Messina Is Back with a Bake-at-Home Pie for Winter, with Its Latest Creation Jam-Packed with Biscoff-Infused Dulce de Leche

    The bleak winter weather has met its match, with Messina’s gooey Biscoff pie made for especially cosy nights indoors.

  • News

    The Specials Board: These Are Brisbane's Must-Try Food and Drink Specials for May

    New month, new flavours — these are the standout new dishes and deals to check out this month.

  • News

    The Michelin Guide is Finally Coming to Aus, But It's Skipping the Big Name Cities for a Less Obvious Destination

    The globally renowned culinary guide with a fascinating history is finally making its way down under.

  • News

    Now Open: Mooloolaba Has a New High Point, with Sully's Rooftop Bringing Nostalgic Dining, Vibrant Cocktails and Stellar Views

    Elevating the local dining scene, this new rooftop restaurant and bar blends breezy, nostalgic cuisine and sunset drinks with a 12th-storey perch.

  • News

    Up Your Weekday Lunch Game With Golden Avenue's New Shawarma Menu

    Golden Avenue’s GA Bar is now serving weekday shawarma wraps from Anyday, with lamb kofta, chicken shish and falafel options all coming with a side of sumac fries.

  • News

    Heading Out This Weekend? Great Northern Brewing Co. Is Calling on Queenslanders to Cheers to a Good Cause and Shout a Farmer a Beer

    Doing your bit to support rural communities is as easy as ordering a beer, thanks to the return of The Great Shout this weekend.

  • News

    This Just in: Viral Sensation Brooki Bakehouse Announces Its Next Pop-Up Store — But Which City Has Won the Cookie Jackpot?

    "Adelaide has been asking for Brooki for a long time — we can't wait to finally show up."

  • News

    Turntables and a 'Press-for-Martini' Button: W Brisbane Has a New Private Listening Lounge Hitting All the Right Notes

    Party in private with a curated soundtrack, as this new listening lounge pairs vinyl records, high-end snacks, and a dedicated martini call button.

  • News

    Are You Bruisin' While Choosin'? A Two-Time Australian Strongman Is Here to Stop Shoppers From Squeezing Avos in the Aisle

    Strongman champion Eddie Williams has a message you need to hear: Squeezing avocados stops now.

  • News

    Make Your Froyo Obsession More Sustainable, as KeepCup and Yo-Chi Unveil a New Reusable Bowl Designed to Slash Single-Use Waste

    This limited-edition collab makes cutting down on single-use waste a whole lot sweeter.

  • News

    The Noosa Food & Wine 2026 Events That Are Still Available – But Worth Booking Fast

    From a French beachside lunch with two acclaimed chefs to a Latin river cruise and a full-day Festival Village, here are our picks of the events still available… for now.

  • News

    Boost Your Morning Routine with this Limited-Edition Collab Between an Iconic Smoothie Bar and a Specialty Coffee Brand

    The new menu items available include a Maple Pink Salt Iced Coffee, a Salted Honey Coffee Smoothie and a Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie.

  • News

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

    From a Margot Robbie-approved paloma to a Tasmanian Pinot Noir gin and a smarter wave of session-friendly RTDs — these are the new Australian drinks worth pouring right now.

  • News

    This Just In: Three Australian Venues Land Spots on Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Hot List of Best New Restaurants

    Three Aussie venues have received the ultimate pat on the back, featuring on one of the world’s most influential food and travel lists.

  • News

    This Just In: No, You're Not Imagining It — Aussie's Are Shouting Each Other Nearly 40 Percent Less at the Pub

    As brewing costs add to the cost-of-living pile, one in three Aussies reports they don't shout rounds anymore.

  • News

    These Brisbane Venues Are Offering $18 Lunch Deals Including Steak Frites

    Cloudland Garden, Valley Hops Rooftop and Empire are serving $18 lunches across Fortitude Valley, with steak frites, schnitzels, burgers and wood-fired sangas on the menu.

  • 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.

  • News

    CP 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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