Now Open: Stratton Bar & Kitchen Is Newstead's New Industrial-Style Hangout Inside Two WWII Hangars

Serving up cacio e pepe udon and cheeseburger bloody marys next to The Triffid, this new bar and eatery hails from Mrs Brown’s Bar & Kitchen owners Ben and Tarryn Brown.

Taiwanese Bubble Tea Giant Milksha Is Finally Opening Its First Brisbane Store

This bubble tea favourite is opening in the Brisbane CBD, pouring a menu that stars fresh milk and honey-cooked tapioca pearls.

Four Pillars Has Just Added a Yuzu Gin to Its Range — So There's Another Bottle for Your Shrine

After dabbling with yuzu before, the Australian distillery has created a standalone new tipple — and it's made with yuzu grown up the road from its Healesville base.

Dan Murphy's Has Just Opened Its First Bar in Melbourne — and It Doesn't Serve Alcohol

Pouring booze-free beverages until the end of June, the Hampton spot boasts more than 30 drinks on its menu — and over 200 zero-alcohol options to take home.

Stranded Is Winn Lane's Soon-to-Open New Punk-Inspired Cocktail Bar From The Zoo Crew

Named after The Saints' '(I'm) Stranded', this mezcal-heavy, rock and punk memorabilia-filled newcomer will open its doors in April.

Table Wines and Park Pét-Nats: Here's What Concrete Playground's Editors Are Drinking Right Now

Looking for the ideal sip? Here at CP, we drink a lot of grape juice — so whether you like your wine clean and crisp or fun and funky, this list is a good place to start.

Catalina Is South Brisbane's New Beach Club-Inspired Rooftop Bar with a 30-Metre Infinity Pool

Sprawling across 1500 square metres, this sky-high newcomer pairs Mediterranean vibes, lobster thermidor and fruity cocktails with swims, daybeds and scenic views.

Pinot Palooza Is Hitting Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane for a Huge Tenth Anniversary Comeback Tour This Year

Two-and-a-half years since the famed wine tasting festival's last edition, it's returning for a slew of pinot parties in Australia and New Zealand.

You Can Now Get Another Round of DIY Gelato Messina Cocktails in Easter Eggs Delivered to Your Door

Cocktail Porter will deliver everything you need to whip up salted caramel cocktails inside Easter eggs — or espresso martinis inside Lindt bunnies.

This Aussie Distillery's Hot Cross Bun-Inspired Rum Is Essential Easter Sipping

The Grove's new limited-edition release tastes like a hot cross bun in a glass — and it's available to preorder now in time for your Easter celebrations.

Sydney's Bar Suze Is Hosting a Huge Fundraiser to Support Flood-Affected NSW and Queensland Regions

Sydneysiders can head by to drink wine and G&Ts for flood relief — or, no matter where you are, you can enter the raffle to win one of 25-plus prizes.

Revel Brewing Co Has Expanded Its Beer Empire to a Century-Old Riverside Factory in Morningside

Brisbane’s eastside has a new beer-drinking go-to — complete with shady umbrellas, fairy lights, and karaage chicken and burgers on the menu.

We're Giving Away Four $2000 Airbnb Vouchers for Your Next Epic Weekend Away

Wherever you choose to go, your next weekend away is on us.

Raise the Bar: How to Enjoy Vodka At Home and Out and About Right Now

For a clear liquid, there's a lot more to vodka than meets the eye.

Four Foolproof Tropical Cocktails to Try at Your Next Summer Soiree

These delicious and fuss-free pours will quench your thirst all summer long.

Hotel Hennessy: This Virtual Hotel Is Your One-Stop Guide to Summer Entertaining

Cocktail Hour: How to Make a White Peach and Rosemary Highball

Raise a glass to what might just be the perfect summer cocktail.

Cocktail Hour: How to Make a Cosmo Spritz

And just like that, the cosmo gets a summery upgrade.

Cocktail Hour: How to Make Le Grand Fizz

Spritz o'clock? It will be with this elevated take on the summer go-to.

Cocktail Hour: How to Make a Fresh Cut Spritz

Rethink the classic vodka soda with this sophisticated serve.

Ten Brisbane Arts and Cultural Spaces to Check Out This Summer (And Where to Get a Drink Afterwards)

Get your culture fix at one of these leading institutions — then make an afternoon of it at one of these excellent watering holes.

Seven Aussie Summer Scenarios — and the Drinks You Should Sip on Your Next Adventure

We've found a refreshing cocktail to complement every situation you'll find yourself in this summer.

Five Innovative Gin Twists on Classic Cocktails That'll Spice Up Your Summer

Consider these your go-to sips for summer.

We're Giving Away an Epic Gin and Backyard Barbecue Prize for All Those Summer Hangs

Score a swag of gin, deck chairs and a top-quality Weber barbecue to level up at-home entertaining.

Say Cheers to 2021's Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers

Canberra's Bentspoke took out the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers poll for the second year in a row with its Crankshaft American IPA.

Ten Quintessential Places to Eat and Drink Like a Local in Tropical North Queensland

From fresh tropical fruit markets to luxe beachfront dining, there's something to please all palates in the tasty tropics.

How to Make Pre-Batched Watermelon Margaritas for Your Next Summer Session

Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

How to Make a Spicy Margarita (And What to Pair With It)

Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

Bribie Island Hotel Has Reopened with a Big Fairy Light-Lit Beer Garden After a $2.2 Million Revamp

The refurbed hotel also features a new-look bistro serving up pub classics, and can seat 400 people across its indoor and outdoor spaces.

How to Make a Cartel Old Fashioned (And What to Pair With It)

Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

These Are the Great Local Brisbane Cafes Keeping Our Writers Fuelled Right Now

Our writers' top picks for a coffee fix.

Brisbane's Most Popular Bars of 2021

These are the breweries, rooftop bars and boozy venues with arcade games that caught your attention this year.

Kurrawa Beach Club Is Broadbeach's New Seaside Pop-Up with Cabanas, Daybeds and a Bar on the Sand

Your next visit to the Gold Coast can now include brews, prawn and Moreton Bay bug rolls, and listening to live tunes on the beach.

Eight Cracking Aussie Wines to Stock Up on for All the Silly Season Festivities You Have Planned

From reasonably priced rieslings for backyard barbies to impressive biodynamic cabernets for the ideal dad gift.

Brisbane Venues to Visit When All You Want to Do Is Sip a Spritz in the Sunshine

Spend your summer soaking in golden rays and sipping cocktails with your mates at these must-visit Brisbane bars.

Tropic Vice Is Mermaid Beach's New Pastel-Heavy, Palm Springs and Miami-Inspired Rooftop Bar

This summery Gold Coast newcomer is serving up seafood-heavy dishes, boozy slushies and salted caramel espresso martinis, and big California-meets-Florida vibes.

Four Easy Gin Cocktails That'll Take You From Brunch to Nightcap

Whether you're after a brunch-time tipple, a breezy afternoon spritz or a sultry nightcap, these gin cocktails will elevate every cocktail hour.

Four Impressive Garnishes for Pre-Bottled Cocktails When You Want a Drink (But CBF Bartending)

Try these low-effort, high-reward garnishes to level up your next cocktail hour.

These Four Wine Venues Have Been Dubbed Australia's Best by the 2021 Wineslinger Awards

Melbourne's Embla is the country's best wine-sipping spot for 2021, while Sydney’s P&V Merchants is the best new vino haunt.

These Four Australian Venues Have Been Named in the World's 50 Best Bars for 2021

Sydney's Maybe Sammy came in at number 22, with Cantina OK! and Re also earning a spot — plus Melbourne's Above Board.

Hyatt Regency Brisbane Has Turned Its Rooftop Pool Terrace Into a Retro-Themed Bar and Restaurant

Perched above the Queen Street Mall, Hibiscus Room is pairing cocktails with 70s- and 80s-inspired dishes, tropical decor and poolside hangs.

Melbourne Cocktail Haven Byrdi Has Scored a Ranking in The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 List

The CBD bar was the only Aussie to make this year's extended list, with the top 50 set to be revealed next week.