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NewsBibo's Head Sommelier Is Zooming Customers to Reconnect and Recreate the Wine Bar Experience
You can't have a drink and a chat at the Double Bay wine bar, but the team is doing its best to bring the experience to you at home.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Shiraz
How much do you know about one of Australia’s most celebrated grapes? Our most prolific vine variety has a storied past and pairs with more foods than you might think.
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GuideThe Best Virtual Happy Hours for Your Working-from-Home Knockoffs
Send your mates a calendar invite and get set for a night of beer trivia, wine tasting and cocktail making at home.
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NewsEight Boozy Subscription Services for When You Need to Restock Your Liquor Cabinet
Get espresso martinis, rare gins or chilled tinnies dropped at your door every month.
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NewsMelbourne Coffee Roaster St Ali Is Delivering Four-Litre Goon Sacks of Cold Brew
Mix this concentrated cold brew with milk, water and/or ice — or, if it's cocktail hour, with booze.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Red Blends
When someone said “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” they could have been talking about wine blends.
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GuideThe 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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GuideBrisbane 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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GuideThe 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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GuideThe 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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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most-Popular Bars of 2024
In 2024, you've been saying cheers in late-night watering holes, while enjoying sky-high sips and in classic Brisbane pubs.
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GuideBrisbane'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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GuideBrisbane Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails, pastel hues, breathtaking views — this is all on offer at the best romantic bars in Brisbane.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most-Popular Bars of 2024 So Far
Across 2024 to-date, you've been saying cheers to plenty of watering holes with games — alongside laneway hangouts, martini havens, classic pubs and more.
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GuideSeven Bars in Brisbane to Go for Cocktails with Friends When You're Feeling Extra
Make the most of that golden stretch of the evening to enjoy a leisurely drink with your mates at these locales.
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GuideThe 20 Best Restaurants in Brisbane
These are Brisbane's must-visit restaurants for any discerning food aficionado.
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NewsWhisky Loot Is the Boozy Subscription Service Bringing the Bar to You Every Month
Elevate your liquor cabinet with top-notch scotch, single malts and new-world whiskies.
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NewsAussie Brewery Beerfarm Is Now Delivering Its Craft Brews to Homes Across Australia
And you'll get $10 off your first order.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Pinot Noir
How much do you know about the world’s most loved — and in some cases the most expensive and sought after — light-bodied red wine?
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NewsMelbourne Bar Mr West Is Delivering 1.5-Litre 'Bagnums' of Espresso Martini and Negroni
And you can get them delivered to your doorstep across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
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NewsMr Black Coffee Liqueur Has Just Released Its Own Hand Sanitiser
The 500-millilitre bottles are going for just $19.95 — and will sell out fast.
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NewsDan Murphy's and BWS Have Introduced Limits on Alcohol to Discourage Hoarding
The limits are now in place at stores across the country.
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BarSlipstream 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.
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BarPortside Social
39 Hercules Street, Hamilton
You'll find pints, parmigianas and games of pool at this Hamilton gastropub at Portside — and burgers, ribs and boozy bottomless weekend brunches, too.
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BarLittle 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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BarBar Miette
443 Queen Street, Brisbane City
Andrew McConnell's hospitality empire has arrived in Brisbane with this Euro-leaning terrace cafe and wine bar.
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CafeRiva Kitchen & Events
285 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton
If you're after cruisy breakfasts, brunches and lunches with a view, you'll find them at Northshore Brisbane's airy riverside eatery.
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BarBrighton Hotel
196 Brighton Terrace, Brighton
Located 20 minutes from Brisbane, this northside pub has undergone a revamp, adding a new beer garden and bistro.
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BarThe Rose & Crown
275 Grey Street, South Brisbane
South Bank's new London-inspired pub has taken over Little Big House's old digs on Grey Street.
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BarManiax Brisbane CBD
Burnett Lane, Brisbane City
This second Brisbane site for the axe-throwing chain comes with a Viking-themed bar — and will get you hurling hatchets on Adelaide Street.
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BarThe Belvedere
Oxley Avenue, Woody Point
Woody Point's 122-year-old pub has relaunched after a $10-million-plus redevelopment.
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NewsApplewood Distillery Is Giving Away 1000 Quarantinis and Delivering Them to Your Door
The gin distillery is posting pre-batched martinis to social distancing Aussies.
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NewsBrisbane's Restaurants and Cafes Can Now Deliver Booze Directly to Your Doorstep
Eateries with a current liquor licence can now supply takeaway alcohol — and deliver it — but only with a food order.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Wine
Take your appreciation for Australian wines to expert level with a taste of our winemaking history, fun facts and the perfect food pairings.
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NewsSix Australian Wine Varieties You Need to Know
Think you know your pinot grigio from your pinot noir? Brush up on the fundamentals of winemaking (and tasting) with this helpful guide.
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NewsPepe Saya and Crumpets by Merna Are Now Delivering Lush Breakfast Boxes Across Australia
Start your day with a golden crumpet piled high with cultured butter, crème fraîche and lemon curd.
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Online Cellar Door Naked Wines Is Giving You $100 to Spend on Your Next Wine Delivery
Stock up on a case of mixed wines from boutique winemakers across Australia and New Zealand.
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EventBrisbane Gin Festival
Fri, 4 Apr - Sun, 6 Apr 2025
Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
This boozy festival is bringing 50 craft gin distillers from around the country to Brisbane Showgrounds for three days of masterclasses and tastings.
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EventNew Year's Eve in Brisbane
Tue, 31 Dec, 2024
Various Brisbane venues, Brisbane
They don’t call it Bris-vegas for nothing.
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EventLes Misérables: The Arena Spectacular
Wed, 28 May - Sun, 1 Jun 2025
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
You'll hear the people sing when this arena spectacular version of Victor Hugo's famous 1862 novel hits Brisbane.
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EventRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Wed, 30 Apr, 2025
Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba
The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Brisbane.
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EventLifeline Bookfest — Summer
Sat, 18 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan 2025
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane
It's time to stock up on soap opera-themed cookbooks and other treasures you didn't know you needed — again.
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EventFestive High Tea
Fri, 1 Nov - Sun, 29 Dec 2024
Living Room Bar, Brisbane City
'Tis the season to build your own gingerbread house over festive-themed cocktails at Brisbane's W Hotel's Christmas high tea.
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Event$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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EventBrisbane Comedy Festival
Wed, 23 Apr - Sun, 25 May 2025
Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
Get ready to laugh: Rhys Darby, Ross Noble and Boozy Shakespeare are on the lineup when Brisbane's annual comedy festival returns for 2025.
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EventChristmas in Brisbane
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - Fri, 31 Jan 2025
Various locations across Brisbane, Brisbane
From a festive maze to a free light and sound experience, here's how Brisbane's CBD and South Bank is celebrating Christmas in 2024.
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EventMoonlight Cinema Brisbane
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
Roma Street Parklands, Brisbane
Catch 'The Fall Guy', 'Gladiator II', 'Challengers' and a heap of Christmas movies under the stars in Roma Street Parklands.
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NewsYoung Gun of Wine Has Announced Its 2020 Top 50 So That's Your Self-Isolation Drinking List Sorted
It'll also be hosting a series of free online events where you can chat to winemakers and industry experts (while sipping vino) from the comfort of your bed.
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NewsA Heap of Aussie Cafes Are Temporarily Refusing Reusable Cups Due to COVID-19
In an effort to reduce transmissions and protect staff and customers.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Pinot Grigio
Next time you’re swilling a glass of pinot grigio, impress your friends with your knowledge of the grape’s provenance and its perfect food pairings.
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GuideVegetarian-Friendly Restaurants to Book for Your Next Birthday Bash
Celebrate another trip around the sun with your best mates, meat-free bites and BYO drinks.
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GuideWhere to Have a Dinner with Mates in Brisbane Without Dropping Too Much Cash
Say goodbye to bill shock and hello to these affordable BYO spots.
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GuideThe Seven Best Beer-Fuelled Things to Do at Brewsvegas 2020
Brewery crawls, petting zoos, 90s-style kids's games shows and free rock 'n' roll parties — Brisbane's citywide beer festival is back.
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NewsThe Nine Best Canned Cocktails, Coffees and Alcohol-Free Drinks to Take to Your Next Picnic
Say yes to the can with 80s-inspired wine spritzers, tommy's margaritas and oat milk mochas.
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NewsFive Craft Beers to Pick When You're in Charge of Drinks at Your Next Barbecue
With great power comes great responsibility.
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GuideRestaurants That Let You BYO Beer If You're Not Much of a Wine Drinker
These spots will welcome you and your six-pack (of beers) with open arms.
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NewsFive Drinks to Bring to a Dinner Party When You Want to Impress (Without Making Too Much Effort)
You can do better than a generic box of chocolates.
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NewsPetrie Terrace's Beloved Lefty's Music Hall Has Reopened Under New Management
The Caxton Street favourite is back — and serving up whisky apples, cheeseburger spring rolls, and rockabilly and country music.
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GuideBYO Lunch Spots to Hit with Your Colleagues When the Boss Isn't Paying
Celebrate making it through another week with your team — and an excellent bottle of wine or beer — at these wallet-friendly eateries.
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NewsSeven Things You Didn't Know About Rose Champagne But Should
Like, it's the only time winemakers are allowed to blend red and white wines — and it goes surprisingly well with a juicy burger.
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NewsSeven Creative Ways to Dine Like a Rockstar at Home
From setting up an in-house cinema to popping pink champagne, here are fun ways to be a little more baller at the dinner table.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About The Classic Tequila Cocktail in National Margarita Month
Discover more about the salty-sour cocktail — then learn how to make one at home.
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NewsAustralian Distilleries Are Auctioning Off Rare and Limited-Edition Spirits for Bushfire and Drought Relief
More than 100 distilleries have donated over 200 bottles — including companies like Four Pillars, Starward and Archie Rose.
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NewsGlass Island Is Australia's Gleaming New Three-Level Floating Venue
It's currently floating around Sydney Harbour — and it'll head to Brisbane later in the year.
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NewsThe Sound Garden Is Brunswick Mall's New Three-Level Bar, Restaurant and Live Music Venue
It's serving up breakfast gnocchi on weekends and live music every night of the week.
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FeatureHow to Eat and Drink Your Way Around California's Sonoma County
Centuries-old wineries, award-winning restaurants and a dedication to keeping things local and sustainable — Sonoma County is the very antithesis of pretentious and glittery wine country.
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NewsLefty's Music Hall Is Reopening Under New Management Next Month
After closing suddenly late last year, the Caxton Street favourite is making a comeback.
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NewsSay Cheers to 2019's Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers
You've heard 2019's best songs — now drink the year's best brews.
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NewsAll Proceeds From This Adorable Limited-Edition Mr Black Coffee Liqueur Will Be Donated to Bushfire Relief
WIRES will receive 100 percent of sale proceeds for this koala-adorned cold brew tipple.
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NewsA Bluffer's Guide to Coffee
Let this cheat sheet help you put a caffeinated pep in your new year step.
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NewsBrewDog Is Opening the World's First Alcohol-Free Craft Beer Bar
It's the brewery's first bar of its kind, too — and all 15 of its taps will pour booze-free craft brews.
