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NewsMark Wahlberg's Wahlburgers Burger Chain Is Opening Its First Queensland Outpost on the Gold Coast
The Hollywood actor's burger empire with his brothers has already featured in its own reality TV show — and now it's heading to Surfers Paradise.
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NewsForaging, Fruit Picking and Fromage Making: Ten Incredible Foodie Experiences to Have in Tasmania If You're Keen to Get Your Hands Dirty
Sample honey from a 60-year-old apiary, take a cooking class featuring foraged goods as your ingredients or pluck and shuck oysters straight from the sea.
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NewsBar Heather Is the Soon-to-Open Natural Wine Haven That's Bringing a Splash of Paris to Byron Bay
Launching in October, the 68-seater hails from the teams behind Byron's Luna Wine Store and natural wine importers Lo-Fi Wines.
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GuideTwenty-Three Highly Indulgent Food and Drink Festivals to Look Forward to Around Brisbane in 2022
Add strawberries on everything, drinking all the whisky and saying cheers to Oktoberfest to your culinary plans for the rest of the year.
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NewsMaggie May Is the New 70s-Inspired Supper Club Opening in The Defiant Duck's Old Newstead Digs
Opening in October, the new venue from Hallmark Hospitality will pair share plates with wine and cocktails — and sport a casual vibe.
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NewsAndrew McConnell's Famed Melbourne Restaurant Supernormal Is Opening a Brisbane Outpost
The acclaimed chef is bringing Supernormal to the Sunshine State, opening in a prime riverfront position in Brisbane's CBD in 2023.
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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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NewsFive Food Festivals and Farmers Markets That Are Worth Planning Your Tassie Trip Around
From first-time food festivals to sparkling wine celebrations — here's how you can treat your tastebuds in Tasmania.
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NewsHarajuku Gyoza Has Just Added Super-Fluffy Japanese Air Cheesecakes to Its Dessert Menu
The supremely photogenic sweet treat is available for $6 at the dumpling chain's Sydney, Brisbane and Gold Coast locations.
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NewsFive Lesser-Known Wine Regions to Visit in New Zealand
Not mentioned: Central Otago, Marlborough nor Hawke's Bay.
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NewsKFC's New Queen Street Mall Store Is the First in Brisbane Giving Away Excess Food to Those in Need
The fast-food chain has implemented its first Brisbane food recovery program, teaming up with Wesley Mission Queensland.
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NewsMichelin-Starred Cantonese Restaurant T'ang Court Has Opened an Australian Outpost on the Gold Coast
In Hong Kong, T’ang Court has boasted three Michelin stars since 2016 — and now the chain has opened inside The Langham Gold Coast.
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NewsLune Is Serving Up Finger Bun Croissants and Cherry Blossom Cruffins to Start Off Spring
Everything croissants, coconut Kouign Amanns and choc-chip cookies: they're also among Lune's September specials.
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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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FeatureSpirit Specialist Kurtis Bosley Shares Three Unexpectedly Brilliant Whisky Cocktail Pairings
We got all the intel on the best bites to accompany three standout whiskey concoctions (and nabbed the recipes for the drinks too).
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NewsNow Open: Tillerman Is Eagle Street's New Holiday-Style Seafood Restaurant with Killer River Views
The latest venue from restaurateurs Andrew and Jaimee Baturo, plus Naga Thai chef Suwisa Phoonsang, is now open in the CBD.
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NewsMilky Lane and Crust Are Teaming Up on an OTT Range of Pizza Burgers and Burger Pizzas
A Hawaiian pizza, but as a burger? Milky Lane's decadent beef burg, but as a pizza? You can try both for a limited time.
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NewsEl Camino Cantina Is Opening a New 250-Seat Tex-Mex Joint with Beach Views in Surfers Paradise
Sip OTT margaritas or tuck into breakfast tacos while staring at the waves at the lively chain's latest location — its sixth in Queensland.
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NewsThieves Coffee Is the Coffee Subscription Service Delivering Local Beans and Pods to Your Door Every Month
Expand your coffee horizons and save by cutting down on trips to the coffee shop.
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NewsRamona Trattoria Is Coorparoo's New Casual Italian Eatery with a Menu That Changes Monthly
Fresh from Coolangatta's Cross-Eyed Mary, chef and owner Ashley-Maree Kent is whipping up hand-shaped pasta and hand-stretched pizzetta on Leicester Street.
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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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NewsFortitude Valley's GPO Hotel Is Being Taken Over by the Hospitality Group Behind Cali Beach Club
Artesian Hospitality is giving the iconic Ann Street spot a hefty makeover, turning it into "a variety of unique experiential venues".
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NewsGelato Messina Is Dropping Its Own Mint Slice Biscuits for Father's Day (or Your Own Snacks)
These minty treats aren't stuffed with gelato, sadly, but your dad will still want to devour a 12-pack.
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NewsTGI Fridays Is Opening Its Australasian Flagship and First-Ever Beachside Venue in Surfers Paradise
In a few months, you'll be able to pair the American chain's steaks, ribs, wings, burgers and cocktails with ocean views.
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NewsYamas Greek + Drink Is West Village's New Parkside Seafood and Souvla Restaurant From the Opa Crew
Oysters with ouzo, lobster from the tank, lamb and chicken souvla, and cotton candy-topped spritzes are all on the menu at this terracotta-hued new West End eatery.
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NewsSoko Rooftop Is the 500-Person Peruvian and Japanese Bar That's Set to Tower Over St Paul's Terrace
Perched on the 14th floor above the Jubilee Hotel, this Fortitude Valley newcomer will serve up ceviche, yakitori, sashimi, wagyu and a 40-plus pisco sour menu.
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NewsYou Can Now Pick Up Ten Different Varieties of New Zealand's Fix & Fogg Nut Butters at Woolworths
If you're nuts about nut butters, you'll now be able to pick up the cult-favourite NZ brand's peanut butters, peanut butter and jelly, and choc berry butters at Aussie supermarkets.
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NewsMelbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar Was Just Crowned the Best Pizzeria in the Asia Pacific
The South Yarra eatery has earned a spot among the upper crust of the pizza elite — and now it'll head to Naples to compete against the rest of the world.
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NewsNow Open: Lune's Second Brisbane Croissanterie Is Slinging Pastries in the CBD's Burnett Lane
A year after launching its first Brisbane bakery, the world-famous croissanterie has doubled its local footprint.
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NewsMews Is Howard Smith Wharves' New Street Art-Filled Restaurant Inside the Crystalbrook Vincent
The new laneway-inspired eatery and bar features paintings by street artists across its walls, and serves up a seasonal- and local-focused menu.
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NewsThe Wickham Has Temporarily Closed Its Ground-Floor Bar and Beer Garden for a $1.5-Million Revamp
The heritage-listed 137-year-old spot is making over its ground-floor bar, beer garden and second floor.
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NewsIsraeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Finally Bringing His Latest Speaking Tour Down Under in 2023
The trailblazing chef, author and restaurateur's chef will head to Australia and New Zealand in January.
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NewsStreets Has Teamed Up with Oak on a Must-Try New Chocolate Milk-Flavoured Golden Gaytime
Can't choose between an ice cream and a chocolate milk? Now you don't have to.
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NewsYou Can Now Buy Violet Crumble Espresso Martinis in Two-Litre Ready-to-Drink Casks
If you're a fan of the chocolate-honeycomb bar that shatters, you've now got a new cocktail to try.
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NewsStone and Wood Is Bringing Back Its Strawberry Sundae Beer to Celebrate the Ekka's Return
Wondering how to celebrate the Ekka's comeback? Say cheers with Stone and Wood's Strawberry Sundae Kisses beer.
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NewsComing Soon: The Naga Thai Team Is Opening Riverfront Seafood Restaurant Tillerman on Eagle Street
With Eagle Street Pier being torn down, the Naga Thai crew — including head chef Suwisa Phoonsang — is making the jump over to a new Riparian Plaza eatery.
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NewsMaybe Sammy Has Been Named the Best International Bar Team at the Tales of the Cocktail 2022 Spirited Awards
The award-winning cocktail bar has added another trophy to its cabinet.
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NewsPizza Hut Is Giving Away 35,000 Free Pizzas in August to Celebrate 60 Years of Hawaiian Slices
There are 1000 free pizzas up for grabs every day this month, and 5000 on International Hawaiian Pizza Day.
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NewsCoast Beach Bar & Kitchen Is Surfers Paradise's Glam New Dining Spot with Uninterrupted Ocean Views
As well as a 110-seat restaurant and 160-seat bar, the latest addition to the new Ocean by Meriton will feature a 2000-bottle wine cellar.
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NewsStar Melbourne Chef Guy Grossi Is Opening an Amalfi-Inspired Restaurant Inside The Westin Brisbane
Set to open in spring or summer, Grossi's first Brisbane venture will be "really light, fun and breezy", with coastal Italian dishes and plenty of wine on the menu.
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NewsNostalgia Alert: Gelato Messina Is Whipping Up a Honey Joy Version of Its Famed Cookie Pie
Get big tuckshop flashbacks with this indulgent dessert, which features a choc chip cookie base, vanilla custard and crunchy honey joys.
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NewsThis Brisbane Cafe's Avocado on Toast Has Just Been Named the Best in Australia
Balmoral's Little Hideout Cafe features sliced avo on top of a grain sourdough, then paired with roast tomato aioli, whipped feta and beetroot hummus.
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NewsSmashed Avo for Everyone: Aussies Are Being Encouraged to Eat More Avocados Due to Oversupply
This year's avocado supply is up 26 percent on the past year per capita — which is 22 avocados for every Australian.
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NewsFishbowl Is Opening Its Second Salad-Slinging Queensland Store in Burleigh Heads in August
Fresh from launching its first-ever Sunshine State venue in Newstead, this Japanese-inspired salad chain is already branching out.
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NewsCleveland Sands Hotel Has Reopened with a Revamped Beer Garden After a $1.65-Million Makeover
You can now spend spring and summer sipping cocktails in the harbour-adjacent venue's newly renovated 250-person beer garden.
