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    New Australian-First Vertical Dining Experience Vertigo Will Get You Eating While Hanging Off Brisbane Powerhouse

    Get ready to climb over the iconic Brisbane venue's facade, all while donning safety harnesses, to eat four stories up.

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    Bibs at the Ready: Claw Is King Street's New 1000-Person Crab Shack, Boozy Slushie Joint and Sports Bar

    Get cracking with shellfish, brisket, craft beers, slushie cocktails, large-screen TVs, DJs and live tunes at this American-inspired newcomer.

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    NEL's New British Degustation Is Giving Paddington Bear's Marmalade Sandwiches a Fine-Dining Makeover

    Nelly Robinson's takes on beef wellingtons, scampi and beer, Sunday roasts and chocolate orange are also on the 11-course menu.

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    You Can Now Sip Ekka-Inspired Strawberry Sundae Gin Thanks to Queensland Distillery Granddad Jack's

    Ice cream is great, but have you tried Brisbane's favourite dessert in cocktails instead?

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    US Burger Chain Wendy's Just Cooked Up a Deal to Open 200 Stores in Australia by 2034

    Australia's local ice creamery will no longer be the country's only Wendy's, with the burger chain locking in plans to launch Down Under.

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    Now Open: Fruitbowl Is the Fishbowl Offshoot That's Serving Up Acai and Froyo Snacks in Newstead

    After bringing its Japanese-inspired salad bowls to Brisbane in 2022, this chain has added a fruit-slinging spot to its repertoire.

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    Messina's Latest Limited-Edition Gelato Tubs Come Topped with Hazelnut Rocher Crack

    The one-litre specials feature layers of gianduia gelato, cone crunch and hazelnut mousse.

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    Level Up Your Seasonal Soiree with These Winter Cocktails

    Christmas in July may have passed, but there's still plenty of seasonal cocktails to level up your next dinner party.

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    Melbourne's Dedicated Cannoli Factory Cannoleria Is Coming to Queensland for the First Time

    Fans of crunchy pastry tubes piped full of fresh ricotta, rejoice — Cannoleria is making its Sunshine State debut over three tasty days.

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    Globally Acclaimed Sydney Mezcal Bar Cantina OK! Is Popping Up in Brisbane for One Night Only

    The pint-sized laneway bar will take over Fortitude Valley's Savile Row, pouring cocktails and seltzers, and raising money to help boost the quality of life in rural Mexico.

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    You Can Now Eat Maxibons in Doughnut Form Thanks to Krispy Kreme's Latest Limited-Edition Dessert

    After proving a hit in 2018, this collaboration with Peters Ice Cream is back for a limited — and tasty — time.

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    Coming Soon: Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Is Moving Its Arcade Games and OTT Cocktails to Bowen Hills

    With its old Toombul home closed since the 2022 floods, and now set to be torn down, the circus-themed arcade and bar is heading to King Street.

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    Sunshine Coast Food Festival The Curated Plate Is Back for 2023 with 100-Plus Culinary Events

    Feast your way from Caloundra to Coolum, Maleny to Mooloolaba and Buderim to Beerwah, including at bar crawls, overwater picnics and farm-to-fork experiences.

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    Nundah's 135-Year-Old Royal Hotel Has Relaunched with a New Music Venue After a $1.1-Million Makeover

    The Sandgate Road pub now boasts a 200-person entertainment space upstairs, plus a refreshed bistro that's slinging brisket burgers and doughnut fries.

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    Australia's Hot Chocolate Festival Is Back for 2023 with Booze, Biscoff and a 'Barbie'-Inspired Flavour

    Three Victorian chocolateries are serving up 31 different varieties in August, including via at-home packs.

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    Now Open: Carmen Is the New James Street Tequileria That's Heroing Agave Cocktails and Small-Batch Mezcals

    Also serving up Mexican bites, this 80-seater hails from the hospitality team behind rooftop venues Lina and Soko.

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    Oktoberfest in the Gardens Is Bringing Its Big Bavarian Celebration to Brisbane for the First Time

    Already a hit around the rest of Australia, this one-day German party features food stalls, roving performers, rides, sideshows and a silent disco.

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    Pizza Hut Is Giving Away 200 Free Pizzas for Every Single Goal Scored During the Women's World Cup

    For each goal that the Matildas kick, there'll be 600 free pizzas on offer.

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    Nine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday

    Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.

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    The Top 50 Bars in Asia for 2023 Were Just Unveiled So Add These to Your Wish List

    From Taipei to Tokyo, here are the continent's best boozers to bookmark for your next getaway.

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    Now Open: French-Inspired Pastry Haven Rise Bakery Has Launched Its First Brisbane Outpost

    This Gold Coast favourite has expanded north, launching at Portside Wharf with a limited menu and takeaways before its official opening in August.

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    Now Open: GPO Is Finally Back with Three Venues in One After a Massive $9-Million Makeover

    Whether you're after cocktails and 'Gatsby'-style vibes, a luxe dinner or post-work drinks, the 136-year-old Fortitude Valley building has the spot.

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    McDonald's Is Opening the World's First Fry-Thru in Australia — and It's Even Shaped Like Giant Fries

    Would you like fries from that? A pop-up Macca's shaped like a five-metre-tall packet of fries is hitting Sydney for the Women's World Cup.

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    Group Dining: The Best International Restaurants for Celebrating the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™

    Get the gang together to fully embrace this footy season with a culinary journey throughout Sydney.

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    The Culture Vulture's Guide to Getting the Most Out of Your Sydney Stay for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023™

    Make the most out of your Sydney trip with a healthy dose of culture alongside your football fever.

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    Three Australian Wineries Were Just Named in the World's Best 50 Vineyards for 2023

    South Australia's d'Arenberg, Henschke and Penfolds Magill Estate have all been recognised as top wine destinations — but New Zealand's Rippon was named the best in Australasia.

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    Now Open: Three Blue Ducks' New Regional Restaurant Celebrates Fresh Produce and Big Flavours

    Three Blue Ducks Bellingen has arrived within 16 acres of picturesque gardens surrounded by Dorrigo National Park.

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    Red Wine Fans, Rejoice: Pinot Palooza Will Showcase 50-Plus Wineries When It Tours Australia in 2023

    Australia's huge pinot party is turning 11 with top-notch tipples from Australia, New Zealand and beyond — and a new stop in Perth.

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    The Calile's Lobby Bar Is Now Serving Rooftop-to-Table Dishes Thanks to Its Own Sky-High Garden

    Organic greenery now sits atop the Fortitude Valley hotel, which Head Chef Andy Gunn is using in a new French-themed menu.

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    Brisbane's Own Mt Ommaney Is Now Home to Australia's First-Ever Drive-Thru Grill'd

    To celebrate, the burger chain is doing $5 burger deals for one day — including for drive-thru customers, of course.

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    Sydney's La Salut Has Just Won Gold at 2023's International Star Wine List of the Year Awards

    Melbourne's Embla, Sydney's Bentley Restaurant + Bar, Margaret River's Settler's Tavern and Perth's Rockpool Bar & Grill also received nominations.

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    Coming Soon: Rich & Rare Is West Village's New Manhattan-Inspired Steak and Seafood Restaurant

    After running Fatcow Steak & Lobster on Eagle St Pier, the Tassis Group is bringing its expertise to West End.

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    Dessert Alert: Messina Is Bringing Back 40 of Its Greatest Gelato Hits in Take-Home Tubs

    Cinnamon Cone Crunch, Robert Blondie Jr and Fairy Bread Cookie Pie are all back — and Have a Gay Old Time and Just Like a Milkshake, too.

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    Snoop Dogg Is Dropping His Second Cookbook 'Goon with the Spoon' This Spring

    This time, the hip hop icon is teaming up with fellow rapper E-40 on a collection of 65-plus recipes.

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    Lune Croissanterie and Koko Black Are Joining Forces on a Decadent Chocolate Truffle Croissant

    Another World Chocolate Day is here, which means another tasty collaboration between these two favourites.

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    Coming Soon: NYC-Style Sandwich Joint Joe's Deli Is Opening an 80-Seater Diner and Bar in Albert Street

    Another Gold Coast favourite is heading north, this time slinging sangas, hot dogs, beers and organic wines to 90s hip hop.

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    Coming Soon: Portside's New Hamptons-Inspired Riverside Seafood Restaurant Fosh Will Open in August

    Opa, Yamas and Massimo restaurateur Michael Tassis is bringing lobster with bottomless fries and caviar bumps to Hamilton.

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    Wax Golden: A Hive of Good Times from Maker's Mark and Beechworth Honey

    Find out what all the buzz is about honey and bourbon cocktails — from the experts in the craft.

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    James Street Is Turning Into a 300-Metre-Long Outdoor Dining Room for 2023's Food and Wine Trail

    New Farm's popular precinct will host pizza parties, champagne menus, rooftop garden shindigs and 33 stalls on Market Day.

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    Now Open: The 1st Edition Crew's New Bar and Restaurant Viva La Cali Has Landed in California Lane

    A California-inspired joint was destined for this patch of Fortitude Valley at some point — and this one does pork belly tacos, beef tartare and Peruvian doughnuts.

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    Bribie Island Hotel Has Added Greenery-Covered Pods to Its Fairy Light-Lit Beer Garden for Winter

    These aren't any old igloos — they're domes decked out in greenery and florals, plus flamingos.

  • Guide

    Brisbane's 20 Most Popular Bars of 2023 So Far

    Multi-level riverside gardens, European-inspired wine havens, revamped pubs and challenge-room bars — they’ve all grabbed your attention in 2023 to-date.

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