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NewsNow Open: Surfers Paradise's Rooftop Beach Club Has Transformed Into a Wintry Inflatable Nightclub Until Spring
Cali Beach's latest winter makeover includes inflatable igloos, fire pits, fireworks, drinks, DJs and light displays, all on a 5000-square-metre perch by the ocean.
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NewsComing Soon: The New LiveWire at Queen's Wharf Will Pair Cocktails with Live Tunes and Late-Night Entertainment
Set to open in August, this watering hole won't be a sports bar like its current namesake — it'll be a live entertainment venue.
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FeatureDining After Dark: A Local Foodie Takes Us on Tour of Hong Kong's Best Late-Night Eats
Undertake a night-time epicurean escapade with recommendations from a Hong Kong local food writer.
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FeatureWhere to Dance and Drink the Night Away in Hong Kong Like the Locals Do
Unleash your inner night owl with recommendations from a Hong Kong local with a serious nightlife pedigree.
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NewsNow Open: Lost Souls Is Fortitude Valley's New Underworld-Themed Karaoke Bar From the Netherworld Crew
In the old The Shamrock and The Step Inn digs, Brunswick Street's monster-themed arcade bar now has a sibling dedicated to singing while sipping.
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NewsFortitude Valley's SuperFly Has Ditched Disco to Turn Into Brisbane's Newest Live Music Venue
Alhambra Lounge's old digs on McLachlan Street is now home to a 400-person haven for gigs — and now called SuperFly Studios.
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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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GuideOn the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings to Put in Your Diary for 2024 and Beyond
Brisbane is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most-Viewed Cafes of 2024 So Far
Here's where you've been getting your breakfast, brunch, lunch and caffeine fixes during 2024's first half.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most-Viewed 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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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most-Viewed Restaurants of 2024 So Far
From stellar steak joints and Middle Eastern menus to spots with a view and Chinese feasts, these are the Brisbane eateries that you've been searching for across 2024's first half.
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GuideThe Best Food and Drink Festivals to Look Forward to Around Brisbane in 2024
Add beer, wine, gin, whisky, bacon, beer, Japanese and French festivals to your culinary plans for this year.
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GuideAll of the New Brisbane Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024
Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Brisbane haunts.
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NewsThe Best Places in Brisbane to Treat Your Mum on Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Try slightly harder than your favourite sticky dive bar — your mum deserves it.
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GuideA Day and Night Guide to Paddington
From fine art and fancy dinners to sublime pub feeds and twilight bevvies, Paddington's still got it going on.
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The 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 by the water.
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NewsSydney's YCK Precinct Has Been Named Australia's First Purple Flag District for Its Vibrant and Safe Nightlife
The Harbour City locale joins areas in England, Sweden and New Zealand in being recognised as a top-tier nightlife hotspot.
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NewsRetro Nightclub Superfly Disco Has Brought Its Light-Up Dance Floor to Alhambra Lounge's Old Digs
Bust out your best 70s-style threads for a night of disco tunes, 'Theme From Shaft' cocktails and throwback fun.
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NewsSuperfly Disco Is Fortitude Valley's Soon-to-Open Throwback Nightclub with a Light-Up Dance Floor
Come October, you should be dancing to retro tunes on a ‘Saturday Night Fever’-style light-up floor in Alhambra Lounge's old digs.
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GuideSeven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar
With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.
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NewsTen Breathtaking Light Installations You Need to Catch at Vivid Sydney 2022
Bright lights, big city canvas — prepare to be dazzled by illuminations and immersive exhibitions at the return of Vivid Sydney.
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NewsWe're Giving Away the Ultimate VIP White Claw Experience for You and Your Crew
Anyone keen for a Kombi limo, ice-cold White Claws and pumping tunes on a sunshine-filled day with mates?
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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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RestaurantRiva 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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BarKirra Beach Hotel
2 Marine Parade, Coolangatta
This Gold Coast favourite returned in late 2023 after a three-year absence — and now sprawls across 1300 square metres.
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BarBli Bli Hotel
310 David Low Way, Bli Bli
The three-level pub's Mediterranean-inspired rooftop terrace is your new Sunshine Coast drinks spot.
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BarRoyal Hotel
1259 Sandgate Road, Nundah
This 135-year-old Nundah pub has relaunched with a new music venue after a $1.1-million makeover.
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NewsB Wise Shares His Six Go-To Playlists to Set the Mood for Any Occasion
Set the mood with these standout playlists handpicked by ARIA-nominated rapper B Wise.
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NewsFive Nighttime Activities in Brisbane That Should Be Top of Your Hit List After Lockdown
These are the after-dark activities we can't wait to do once restrictions are lifted.
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NewsYou and Nine Mates Can Hire Out The Tivoli for Dinner, Dancing and Live Tunes
You'll get the place to yourself, feast on a four-course dinner and dance the night away.
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NewsA Party with Dance-Inducing Tunes by Hot Dub Time Machine Is Taking Over Your Living Room
Canadian Club's annual Bad Sweater Party is going virtual.
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NewsFour Ways to Make Nights at Home More Exciting (and What Dish or Drink to Pair With Them)
Level up your nights at home with fun activities, cocktail deliveries and tasty bites.
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EventThe Art Boat
Fri, 30 Aug - Sat, 21 Sep 2024
South Bank Pontoon B, South Brisbane
Get the BRIEFS FACTORY experience while cruising down the Brisbane River on vessel decked out with patterned tentacles.
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EventSip Happens Festival
Sat, 3 Aug, 2024
The Triffid, Newstead
Clink vino glasses to a live music soundtrack at this wine-tasting festival dedicated to up-and-coming small producers at The Triffid.
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EventCaxton Street Comedy Festival
Sat, 19 Oct, 2024
Caxton Street, Paddington
This brand-new event on Caxton Street is taking over four venues with 20-plus comedy shows across one side-splitting day.
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EventTrent Dalton's Love Stories
Sun, 8 Sep - Sun, 29 Sep 2024
QPAC Playhouse, South Brisbane
After 'Boy Swallows Universe', another Trent Dalton book is coming to life on the stage at Brisbane Festival.
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EventOS Art Shop Offline Launch
Sun, 28 Jul, 2024
Fish Lane, South Brisbane
Outer Space now has an online platform selling art, jewellery, ceramics and more by local independent artists and creatives — and it's kicking it off with an IRL party.
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EventWater and Dreams High Tea
Sat, 29 Jun - Sun, 27 Oct 2024
W Brisbane, Brisbane City
W Brisbane's Living Room Bar is serving up edible bubbles and airfoam-topped cocktails at this high tea themed around GOMA's 'Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses' exhibition.
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Event2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics Live Site at South Bank
Fri, 26 Jul - Sun, 8 Sep 2024
South Bank Parklands, Brisbane
Whether you're keen to catch the Matildas, the swimming or the athletics action, South Bank is hosting a viewing site for Paris 2024.
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EventIris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses
Sat, 29 Jun - Mon, 7 Oct 2024
GOMA, South Brisbane
Beloved by Beyoncé, Björk and Cate Blanchett, this Dutch fashion designer's stunning haute couture pieces are on display at GOMA.
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EventHarajuku Gyoza South Bank's Omurice Pop-Up
Sat, 27 Jul - Sun, 1 Sep 2024
Harajuku Gyoza South Bank, South Brisbane
Chef Tadamichi from Osaka Omurice is popping up to serve up Japanese omelette rice, including his signature version with okonomi sauce and katsuobushi flakes.
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GuideSeven Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve If You're Staying in Brisbane This Year
Time to get in the group chat ASAP and start planning how you're going to ring in 2020.
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NewsNine Epic Date Night Ideas to Plan In and Around the King Street Precinct This Summer
Forget dinner and a movie — take date night to the next level with a staycation, games, workshops and live music.
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GuideSix Local Bars and Wineries to Visit on Your Next Group Getaway to Canberra
Drink your way around the capital with this selection of vineyards, breweries and hidden cocktail bars.
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GuideSeven Brisbane Bars That'll Take Your Friday Night Drinks to the Next Level
Celebrate the end of the week in style — visit these elegant bars and treat yourself to an elegant cocktail.
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NewsEight Activities to Plan For Your Birthday When You Want to Do More Than Just Dinner or Drinks
Different things to do when it's time to celebrate little 'old' you.
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NewsHoley Moley Has Just Added Nine New Holes and Two Karaoke Rooms to Its Fortitude Valley Digs
You can now putt-putt your way around 'E.T.' and 'Stranger Things' holes — or belt out hits from the 60s.
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NewsHow to Spend a Weekend in the Heart of Melbourne on a Budget
Take yourself on a DIY art tour, catch a gig and eat tasty multicultural fare — without breaking the bank.
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NewsThe Go-To Gin Guide to Winter in Brisbane
Even as the winter chill sets in, there's plenty reason to get out and about (with a gin in hand) this season.
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GuideSix Bars Pouring Caribbean-Influenced Cocktails to Keep Those Summer Vibes Alive This Winter
Remain blissfully unaware that summer's over with this selection of tropical tipples.
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NewsYot Club Is Brisbane's Huge New Party Venue on a 400-Person Yacht
The next-level party boat, with two bars, a stage and a dance floor, will sail into the city this summer.
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NewsA New Adults-Only Arcade Bar from the Holey Moley Team Has Just Opened In Fortitude Valley
The eclectic B. Lucky & Sons offers vintage prizes, alcoholic bubble teas and bonito-flake pizza toppings.
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GuideFour Spots to Head for Late-Night Kick Ons
Head to these buzzing Brissie bars and party with your pals to no end.
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GuideFour Bars Perfect for a Weekend Boogie
Get on your dancing shoes and bust a move at these buzzing Brissie bars.
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NewsThe Holey Moley Team Is Opening a New Adults-Only Arcade Bar In Fortitude Valley
The eclectic B. Lucky & Sons offers vintage prizes, alcoholic bubble teas and bonito-flake pizza toppings.
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NewsBrisbane's The Zoo to Start Closing at Midnight Due to Queensland's ID Scanning Laws
Brissie gig-goers will have to make like Cinderella with the venue deciding that closing early was a better business decision than enforcing the ID scanning requirements.
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NewsThis New Documentary Investigates Sydney's Nightlife in Light of the Lockout Laws
The doco speaks to prominent local and international figures to investigate the effects of the NSW Government's laws and pose alternative solutions to them.
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GuideThe Best New Year's Eve Events Happening Around Brisbane
Ring in the new year with glitter, an Italian dinner or karaoke and boozy slurpees.
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NewsSydney Is Hosting a One-Day Forum on Global Night Culture
An ambitious, timely collaboration between Sydney's Electronic Music Conference and the night mayor of Amsterdam, Mirik Milan.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About Queensland's New ID Scanning Laws
Heading out for a few drinks after 10pm? Prepare to have your identification scanned.
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NewsThe UK's Insanely Popular Bingo Rave Is Coming to Brisbane
The highly unexpected cult event is launching in Sydney and Melbourne — and now Brisbane. Just yell "bingo" and wait for the drop.
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GuideThe Best New Year's Eve Events Happening Around Brisbane
See in the New Year at Woodford, at a French bistro or in a kayak on the river.
