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FeatureFour Easy Cocktails You Can Make With Rosé
We bet you didn't know rosé could star in these summery sips.
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NewsThree Blue Ducks Is Opening Its Latest Farm-to-Table Outpost at The Lodge in Bellingen
NSW's mid-north coast will be home to its own Three Blue Ducks from later this year.
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NewsThe Wright House Is the Two-Level Brewpub with a 'Mad Men'-Inspired Chophouse Coming to Woolloongabba
Decked out with interiors inspired by iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright, this new drinking spot hails from the crew behind Casa Chow, Sasso and South City Wine.
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NewsFormer World's Best Restaurant Mirazur Is Heading From France to Sydney for a Three-Week Residency
Mauro Colagreco's acclaimed French Riviera eatery will set up shop at The Gantry in March, serving up a tasting menu that heroes Australian ingredients.
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NewsA New Brewpub From Aviation-Inspired Brewery Archer Has Landed in an Old WWII Hangar in Wilston
Keeping the air travel theme going, the bar at this Newmarket Road newcomer is made from the last-ever Ansett 727 plane to be flown.
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NewsBrisbane Powerhouse's Night Feast Has Added a Heap of Restaurants and Installations to Its March Lineup
The neon-lit food market will feature dishes from Taro's Ramen and Ham on Rye, plus giant illuminated humanoids and laser beams that look like intergalactic events.
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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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NewsTwo's Ordinary, Three's Not a Crowd at QT's Throuples-Friendly Valentine's Day Dinners Around Australia
Book a table for three on February 14 and you’ll score free oysters at most QT hotels around the country — or you might win a sleepover for three.
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FeatureBarista Meets Bartender: Two Drinks Connoisseurs Join Forces to Create the Ultimate Espresso Cocktails
When it comes to cocktails, is there a more universally loved combination than coffee and alcohol?
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NewsScenic Rim's Eat Local Festival Is Returning for 2023 This Winter — and It'll Run for an Entire Month
Why spend just a week at harvest festivals, sipping carrot beers and hanging out with alpacas when you can spend a whole month?
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FeatureBancho's Yoshi Onishi on the Art of the Martini
Dive into the craftsmanship, quality and signature pour of an exceptional Japanese spirit with an expert in Australia's beverage scene.
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NewsThree Michelin-Starred English Restaurant L'Enclume Is Coming to Australia for a Sydney Residency
Balmoral Beach's Bathers' Pavilion will host British chef Simon Rogan's acclaimed eatery for a five-week stint this winter — and it's the first time the restaurant is venturing away from its Northern England home.
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NewsSay Cheers: Australia's Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2022 Have Just Been Announced
New South Wales' Mountain Culture has taken out the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers poll for 2022, claiming the title for its Status Quo pale ale.
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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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NewsBrisbane Powerhouse's Neon-Lit Night Feast Food Market Has Unveiled Its March Culinary Headliners
Chefs from e'cco Bistro, Donna Chang, Ngon and Mary Mae's, plus City Winery's vino maker, lead the debut event's lineup.
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NewsMessina's First Indulgent 2023 Treat Is a Red Velvet Gelato, Cake and Fudge Tub for Valentine's Day
Love Messina? Love all things red velvet? This new special combines the two — and it's only available for a limited time.
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NewsGold Coast Favourite Rise Bakery Is Bringing Its French Pastries and a Champagne Bar to Portside Wharf
After launching at Sanctuary Cove back in 2022 and proving a hit, Rise Bakery is opening its first Brisbane outpost in April.
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NewsMark Your Calendar: GABS Has Locked in Dates for Its Big 2023 Craft Beer, Cider and Food Festivals
Returning for another brew-filled year, the Great Australasian Beer Spectapular will pair 120 tipples with panels, games and a silent disco.
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NewsCheese Dreams Are Made of This: Australia's Massive Mould Dairy Festival Is Returning in 2023
This huge cheese festival pairs all the dairy you can handle with wine, beer, whisky, vodka, gin and sake.
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NewsBrisbane's Juicy Indie Beer Festival Is Bringing Its Brews Back to Fortitude Music Hall This Autumn
For the fest's second year, DJ Ebony Boadu and DJ Sampology will help provide the tunes, and 20-plus independent breweries will pour up to 90 beers.
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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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GuideThe Best Things to Eat, See and Do to Celebrate Lunar New Year in 2023 in Brisbane
From rooftop parties and tea festivals to citywide celebrations and stacked feasts, there are plenty of ways to welcome in the Year of the Rabbit in Brisbane.
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NewsUgly Vodka Is the Innovative New Booze Brand Turning Imperfect Apples Into a Sustainable Sip
This nifty new drink hails from the minds at 80proof Liquor and music festival crew Untitled Group.
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NewsLoved Up? You've Got the Chance to Score a Luxe $500 Date Every Day Until Valentine's Day
Looking to go big this February 14? Grinders Coffee Roasters is covering the bill with daily $500 giveaways.
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NewsRaise a Glass: Melbourne Was Just Named One of the Five Best Drinking Cities in the World
According to drinks publication 'Punch', the Victorian capital is among the world's most travel-worthy drinking destinations for 2023.
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NewsComing Soon: Rumba Is the New Jazz-Heavy Cuban and Latin American Joint Taking Over Evita's Digs
The crew behind Lina Rooftop and Soko Rooftop is farewelling its Argentinian eatery — and unveiling a new cocktail- and platter-slinging spot in its place.
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NewsRené Redzepi's Acclaimed Noma Is Closing in 2024 to Become a Food Laboratory From 2025
Goodbye Noma 2.0, hello Noma 3.0, with the globally renowned Copenhagen restaurant set to turn into a test kitchen in its latest reinvention.
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NewsLune's Iced Vovo Cruffins Are Back to Help Start 2023 with Supremely Tasty Pastries
Also available from the cult-favourite croissanterie in January: coconut rough pain au chocolat, plus twice-baked almond frangipane and vanilla crème croissants.
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NewsGame, Set, Feast: Here's Which Chefs and Restaurants Are Popping Up at the 2023 Australian Open
Come for the tennis, stay for top-notch eats by Supernormal, Stokehouse, Nomad and more.
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NewsMelt Brothers Is Expanding Its Cheese Toastie Empire to Brisbane's North
Already serving up plenty of melted cheese in two CBD locations, the chain is now heading north to Chermside.
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GuideTen Standout New Brisbane Bars That Started Pouring Drinks in 2022
The city's very best boozy additions of the year include rooftop spots, Euro-style bars and a wine joint from the Lune team.
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GuideTen Must-Visit New Brisbane Restaurants That Opened Their Doors in 2022
These are the 2022 newcomers that you need to try — or revisit — as soon as you can.
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NewsCity Winery Has Opened a Seasonal Pop-Up Bar and Bottle Shop in Carl's Bistro's Old Newstead Digs
Enjoy a festive wine over cheese and charcuterie at City Winery's latest Wyandra Street pop-up, which is serving vino for the holidays.
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NewsBen & Jerry's Is Opening Its First Brisbane Scoop Shop and Giving Out Free Ice Cream to Celebrate
The American ice cream chain is finally launching a Brisbane outpost — and it's handing out vouchers for free scoops for 12 hours.
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GuideThe Most Popular Bars in Brisbane for 2022
These are the waterfront spots, rooftop breweries and boozy poolside venues that caught your attention this year.
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GuideThe Most Popular Cafes in Brisbane for 2022
World-acclaimed croissanteries, local stalwarts and bakeries that had you lining up around the corner — these all made your list of the most popular cafes for 2022.
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GuideThe Most Popular Restaurants in Brisbane for 2022
These are the luxe sushi joints, Italian havens and messy seafood joints you flocked to this year.
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NewsNow Open: Sydney's Babylon Has Launched a 120-Seat Brisbane Restaurant by the River on Eagle Street
Before summer is out, the 400-square-metre eatery will also be joined by three levels of cascading bars and terraces.
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NewsThe Best Advice Ever: How Lune's Kate Reid Became Australia's Croissant Queen by Chasing the Perfect Pastry
We chatted with Lune founder Kate Reid about swapping one dream for another, launching a cookbook after ten years of making baked goods and learning not to be a control freak.
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NewsBinge Has Teamed Up with Hop Nation on a Beer for Dogs — and They're Giving Away Free Tinnies
Inspired by comedy 'Colin From Accounts', and only available while free stocks last, Colin’s Pale Ale is a bone broth drop that's 100-percent for canines.
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NewsNight Feast Is the New Neon-Lit Food Market Coming to Brisbane Powerhouse Twice a Year From 2023
Debuting in March, it'll feature 20-plus gourmet food stalls, an open fire pit for roasting and a dedicated dessert bar, as well as art installations, DJs and live music.
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NewsBennett St Dairy Is Doing Supremely Festive Red Velvet and White Chocolate Cookie Dough
Helping you up your Christmas baking game, the limited-edition flavour is on sale at 900-plus Woolworths stores Australia-wide.
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NewsNow Open: Hijinx Hotel Is Surfers Paradise's New OTT (and Nostalgia-Fuelled) Challenge Room Bar
Ready for prime kidulting fun, Archie Brothers and Holey Moley have also set up shop in the new Gold Coast entertainment precinct.
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NewsGPO Hotel's $7-Million-Plus Revamp Will Open in Early 2023 Complete with a New Food and Wine Venue
Sommelier Alan Hunter, also ex-General Manager of OTTO Brisbane, will oversee the new contemporary dining venue, with Richard Ousby as Executive Chef.
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NewsThese Four Wine Venues Have Been Dubbed Australia's Best by the 2022 Wineslinger Awards
Sydney's Dear Sainte Éloise is the country's best wine-sipping spot for 2022, while Victoria's Bar Merenda is the best new vino haunt.
