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NewsSpooky, Sophisticated and Sangria-Soaked: A Guide to Hosting the Ultimate Halloween Dinner Party
Make this Halloween a night to remember.
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NewsMeal Delivery Service Providoor Is Now Doing Same-Day Drop-Offs From Some of Australia's Best Restaurants
Fancy a restaurant-quality meal brought to your door? You now just need to book by 1pm and you'll be feasting at your own dinner table that night.
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NewsSurfers Paradise Will Soon Be Home to a Challenge Room Hotel That You Can Play (and Drink) Your Way Through
Taking design cues from 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' and Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, this game-filled bar is setting up shop underneath Cali Beach.
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NewsBen & Jerry's New Vegan Ice Cream Supports Climate Change Action — and It's Giving Away Free Pints
The ice cream chain will hand out free pints of its new 'This Is Our Whirled' flavour at all scoop stores Australia-wide — but only for four hours on Friday, October 14.
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NewsWe're Giving Away the Ultimate Five-Day Foodie Holiday For Two to Tasmania
You and a lucky plus-one will get to experience some of the best the Apple Isle has to offer, straight from the source.
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NewsMark Wahlberg's Wahlburgers Chain Has Opened Its First Queensland Burger Joint on the Gold Coast
Featured on reality TV, and co-owned by the Hollywood actor, this burger empire has set up shop in Surfers Paradise.
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NewsThe Best Places in Brisbane to Treat Your Mum on Mother's Day (or Any Day)
Try harder than your favourite sticky dive bar — your mum deserves it, whether she's keen on a riverside Japanese feast, a gin brunch or a sky-high Spanish spread.
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NewsSix Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Brisbane
You're never too old for this Easter hunt, especially when there's chocolate hot cross cruffins, chocolate eggs melting into fondue and banoffee cocktails to track down and devour.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Brisbane
The temperature is rising and the gelato is freezing — cool down with Brisbane's top tier of iced confections this spring and summer.
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GuideOn the Way: Upcoming Brisbane Openings (and Around Queensland) to Put in Your Diary for 2025 and Beyond
The Sunshine State's drinking and dining scene is about to look a whole lot different — these are the newbies we're counting the days for.
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GuideThe Best Things to Eat, See and Do to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Brisbane
Rooftop parties, riverside feasts, laneway celebrations and citywide festivals — now that's how you welcome in the Year of the Snake in Brisbane.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most-Popular Restaurants of 2024
Throughout 2024, you've been scoping out famous culinary names making the move to Brisbane, luxe steakhouses and woodfired Moroccan-inspired dishes.
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GuideBrisbane's 20 Most-Popular Cafes of 2024
French bakeries, world-renowned croissanteries, beloved Brisbane coffee spots — they've been keeping you fed and caffeinated in 2024.
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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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GuideThe Best Food and Drink Festivals to Look Forward to in and Around Brisbane in 2024
Add beer, pinot, rosé, whisky, Japanese, vegan, gluten-free and chilli festivals to your culinary plans for the rest of this year.
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GuideThe Best Places in Brisbane to Take the Dad in Your Life This Father's Day (or Any Day)
Whether your father figure loves hearty breakfasts, cold ones by the river, rooftop brews, top-notch steaks or flinging darts, Brisbane isn't short on places to go.
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NewsThe Best Advice Ever: Josh Niland on Collaboration in the Kitchen
We chatted to the peerless Josh Niland about the art of collaboration in the kitchen, teamwork and the best advice he's ever received.
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NewsComing Soon: New Brisbane Fine-Diner Da Biuso Will Serve Up Intimate Degustation Dinners on a Bus
By the end of this year, you'll be able to tuck into fancy meals on wheels in iconic spots around Brisbane.
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NewsAllonda Is Newstead's New 90-Seater Laneway Restaurant with a Burrata Bar From the Nota Crew
Located off Longland Street, it's serving up modern European-style dishes with vino and cocktails — such as the signature risotto, a 90-bottle wine list and white chocolate negronis.
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NewsGelatissimo Has Released a New Vegan Gelato Flavour That Humans and Dogs Can Share
Scooping just in time for the warm weather, the gelato chain's new limited-time banana strawberry flavour is safe for humans and pooches alike.
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NewsFour Pillars' 2022 Christmas Gin Is On Its Way So You Can Get Drunk on Pud with Nan
Back for another year, the annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.
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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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RestaurantAunty
11 Wandoo Street , Fortitude Valley
The menu showcases modern Asian cuisine that is rooted in traditional techniques, with a wood-fire grill at the heart of the kitchen.
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RestaurantThe French Exit
169 Mary Street, Brisbane City
A dimly lit, romantic and inviting space, classic French dishes and a standout wine list go a long way to making you forget you just strolled off the street in Brissy.
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RestaurantCibaria Noosa
Elysium Resort Noosa, 14-16 Hastings St, Noosa Heads
Handmade pasta and coastal Italian flavours take centre stage at this relaxed all-day trattoria and bar on Hastings Street.
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RestaurantBirria Boy Taqueria
617 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba
Don't delay in getting a taste of these tacos, as this pop-up is only sticking around for a few months.
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RestaurantMeltemi Mediterrania
17 Albert Ave, Broachbeach, Gold Coast
This new diner brings the bold and diverse flavours of countries from Spain to Morocco and Sardinia to Lebanon all the way to the Gold Coast.
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RestaurantTABOO
20 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley
The monochrome pale-green, oasis, is set to become an all-day drinking and dining destination.
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RestaurantGrand View Hotel
49 North Street, Cleveland
The Grand View Hotel, overlooking North Stradbroke Island, enters a new era following a major refresh and upgrade.
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RestaurantMarlowe Restaurant
105 Melbourne Street, South Brisbane
This elegant Modern Australian bistro by the crew behind Central and Southside is set across nine rooms of a heritage-listed apartment building on Fish Lane.
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RestaurantBar Monte
17 Longland Street, Newstead
The Gold Coast fave has made the move to Newstead, bringing with it punchy Italian flavours and a wine list curated by one of the world's best sommeliers.
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NewsPost Malone Has Created His Own Rosé and It's Now Available in Australia
There are only 10,000 bottles available in Australia.
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FeatureThe No Bullsh*t Guide to Choosing Wine
For the uninitiated, the wine world can seem a bit pretentious. But it doesn't need to be.
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NewsBirthday Cake Croissants Are Lune's New Must-Try Baked Treat — But Only in October
It's been ten years since Lune first started serving up its coveted pastries, and it's celebrating in the tastiest way possible.
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NewsSydney's Maybe Sammy and Cantina OK! Have Made the World's 50 Best Bars List for 2022
These two Sydney spots just keep earning international acclaim — and for the first time, the list was topped by a bar that isn't in New York or London.
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NewsHoley Moley Is Bringing Its OTT Mini-Golf Hijinks (and Drinks) to a New 350-Person Chermside Bar
From November, you'll be able to tap, tap, tap your way through themed putt-putt holes and sink cocktails mid-shopping.
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NewsA Melbourne Barista Was Just Named the Coffee-Making Champion of the World for 2022
Axil's Anthony Douglas beat out 47 global competitors for the esteemed title.
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EventRooftop Harvest: Meet the Masters at The Calile Hotel
Tue, 24 Feb, 2026
The Calile Hotel Brisbane, Fortitude Valley
Guided by Ada Lane's chefs and sommeliers, the next instalment of this elevated dining series brings guests closer to their food.
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EventSouthwave: Summer Electronic Series
Fri, 2 Jan - Sat, 21 Feb 2026
Rainforest Green, Brisbane
Brisbane is getting a huge new summer experience with Southwave, a free two-month electronic music series bringing Maribou State, Folamour, Rose Gray and more to South Bank.
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EventArmand Van Helden at The Tivoli
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026
The Tivoli, Fortitude Valley
Groove to house music all night long, as one of the genre's pioneering stars makes a long-awaited return to Brisbane.
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EventKesha: The Tits Out Tour
Thu, 19 Feb, 2026
Riverstage, Brisbane
Kesha is playing Brisbane in 2026 as part of the biggest headline tour of her career so far.
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EventG Flip: 'Dream Ride' Tour
Fri, 27 Feb, 2026
Riverstage, Brisbane
More than good enough: G Flip is playing Brisbane in February 2026 with The Beaches and Ayesha Madon in support.
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EventLorde: 'Ultrasound' World Tour
Mon, 16 Feb, 2026
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Boondall
Green light: Lorde is bringing her latest world tour to Brisbane, with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter playing at the Entertainment Centre.
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EventArchie Moore: kith and kin
Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
GOMA, South Brisbane
This artwork won the 2024 Venice Biennale's Golden Lion — and Australians can see it at home in Brisbane.
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EventBluey's World
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 - Tue, 17 Mar 2026
Northshore Pavilion, Hamilton
This immersive Brisbane experience lets you step inside the Heeler home for real life.
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NewsThe Company Behind Japan's Strong Zero Is Bringing a New Double Grape -196 to Australia
Pretend you're in Tokyo with Suntory's new premix — you'll find it in bottle-os from late October.
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NewsWhere to Sip a Spritz in the Sun Now the Weather's Warming Up
These top-shelf Brisbane and Gold Coast venues are bringing big summer energy.
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FeatureA Northern Forage Road Trip: Follow a CP Writer's Tasting Tour Across Tasmania's North
Proceed with an empty stomach, an open mind and a readiness to build a more meaningful relationship with what’s on your plate.
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NewsJust Add Olives: Four Pillars Has Released a Ready-to-Pour Double Gin Martini in a Bottle
Forget shaking or stirring — with Four Pillars' new bottled cocktail, all you need to do is pour.
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NewsTwo Australian Bars Have Nabbed Spots in The World's 50 Best Bars 51–100 List for 2022
The top 50 hasn't yet been revealed, but Melbourne's Caretaker’s Cottage placed 60th and Sydney's Re came in at 87.
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NewsSydney's Josh Niland Is the Only Australian to Make the Top 100 Best Chefs in the World List for 2022
The Best Chef Awards just served up its latest round of gongs — and seafood king Niland won the Best Chef Innovation Award, too.
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NewsThe Zoo Crew Is Opening a Bottle Shop, Takeaway Pizza Joint and Coffee Spot in Tym Guitars' Old Digs
After opening a pizzeria within the venue, then launching a cocktail bar, the team behind The Zoo will soon be selling booze — at a new shop called Booze on Winn Street.
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NewsEagle Street's Riverland Is Giving Its Riverside Bar and Beer Garden a Hefty $3.5-Million Revamp
The CBD spot is getting a 800-square-metre deck extension, boosting its waterfront drinking and dining space.
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NewsRose Revolution Is Bringing Its Pink-Fuelled Party Back to Fish Lane for a Month of Boozy Events
Sip rosé for days in Fish Lane this October, including rosé margaritas, rosé martinis and bottomless rosé brunches.
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NewsKrispy Kreme and Reese's Have Teamed Up on a Tastebud-Tempting New Range of Peanut Butter Doughnuts
Peanut butter fiends, the dessert mashup of your dreams has just dropped.
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NewsA Melbourne Barista Has Been Named Australia's Coffee-Making Champion of 2022
Axil's Anthony Douglas has been crowned the country's best barista — now he'll compete against the rest of the world in the global championship this month.
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NewsThis Doesn't Suck: Nosferatu Has Opened a Gin Distillery, Bar and Cafe in a Leafy Bowen Hills Warehouse
Get a caffeine fix by day, then sip Nosferatu's blood orange gin by night at the boutique brand's new Brisbane base.
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NewsHuge News: It Looks Like US Burger Chain Wendy's Is Preparing to Launch in Australia
The popular burger chain — not to be mistaken with the local ice-creamery — is making moves to bring its famous square burgers to Australia.
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NewsCandy Abalone and Saltbush Vodka: Meet the Makers Behind Some of Tasmania's Most Unusual Flavours
Say hello to the farmers, anglers and distillers behind the likes of Australia's original truffle farm and a small-batch potato vodka business.
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NewsYou Can Now Sip OTT Margaritas with a Beach View at El Camino Cantina's New Surfers Paradise Outpost
The lively Tex Mex chain has opened its sixth Queensland venue — and its first by the beach.
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NewsCity Winery's Newstead Pop-Up Bar and Bistro Carl's Is Closing — Then Reopening in a New Location
The City Winery team will also keep the tenancy at 22 Wyandra Street, and open a yet-to-be-announced new venue.
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NewsMatt Moran's Riverbar + Kitchen Is Finally Set to Reopen on Eagle Street After This Year's Floods
It was fully submerged during February and March's devastating floods, but now the waterfront venue will relaunch in mid-October.
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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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NewsFive Unique Experiences All Alcohol Connoisseurs Should Add to Their Tasmanian Itinerary
Time to raise your glass at these top-tier Tassie tipple venues.
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NewsSix Tassie Restaurants Championing Paddock-to-Plate Dining For if You Like Eating Straight from the Source
Tasmania is home to some of the finest produce grown anywhere in Australia — here's where to sample it straight from the source.
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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.
