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NewsBribie Island Hotel Has Reopened with a Big Fairy Light-Lit Beer Garden After a $2.2 Million Revamp
The refurbed hotel also features a new-look bistro serving up pub classics, and can seat 400 people across its indoor and outdoor spaces.
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NewsDeliveroo Is Starting 2022 with Free Delivery on Plant-Based Dishes From Over 1500 Restaurants
Kicking off 2022 by ditching meat? Get vegan katsu curries, fried cauliflower burgers and pitas with plant-based lamb brought to your door.
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NewsLune Croissanterie's Lamington Cruffin Is the Next OTT Dessert You Need to Try
It's filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, then dipped in chocolate ganache and desiccated coconut — and it's only available until the end of January.
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FeatureHow to Make a Cartel Old Fashioned (And What to Pair With It)
Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.
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NewsWe Asked Top Aussie Butchers For Their Tips on Doing Christmas Meat Differently (and Deliciously)
Recommendations on how to properly pig out according to the ones who know best.
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FeatureSimon Toohey's Three Favourite Plant-Based Breakfasts
The MasterChef Australia alum shares three excellent ways you can start your day.
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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 hurl hatchets.
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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 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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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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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 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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NewsNow Open: Maurice Terzini Takes a Slice of Icebergs to Byron Bay With Belongil Beach Italian Food
Terzini brings classic, uncomplicated Italian to a more relaxed seaside setting near the heart of Byron.
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NewsThese Are the Great Local Brisbane Cafes Keeping Our Writers Fuelled Right Now
Our writers' top picks for a coffee fix.
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GuideBrisbane's Most Popular Bars of 2021
These are the breweries, rooftop bars and boozy venues with arcade games that caught your attention this year.
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GuideBrisbane's Most Popular Restaurants of 2021
These are the riverside restaurants, gnocchi havens and intimate degustation spots you flocked to this year.
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FeaturePantry Staples Grazing Platter
For the more last-minute kind of people (you know who you are) — where there's a will, there's a grazing platter.
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GuideSix Luxe Private Rooms Around Australia for Your Next Baller Night Out
Why book a table when you can book a whole room?
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BarThe Straddie Hotel
158 East Coast Road, Point Lookout
North Stradbroke Island's legendary pub has reopened with refreshed spaces, classic pub fare and sweeping ocean views.
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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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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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NewsSix Brisbane Spots Open for Christmas Lunch (or Christmas Eve Dinner) If You're Not in the Mood to Cook
Spend this year's merriest days eating five-spice turkey spring rolls, drinking bottomless spritzes or treating yo'self to a French feast.
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NewsKurrawa Beach Club Is Broadbeach's New Seaside Pop-Up with Cabanas, Daybeds and a Bar on the Sand
Your next visit to the Gold Coast can now include brews, prawn and Moreton Bay bug rolls, and listening to live tunes on the beach.
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NewsEight Cracking Aussie Wines to Stock Up on for All the Silly Season Festivities You Have Planned
From reasonably priced rieslings for backyard barbies to impressive biodynamic cabernets for the ideal dad gift.
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Guide
Brisbane Venues to Visit When All You Want to Do Is Sip a Spritz in the Sunshine
Spend your summer soaking in golden rays and sipping cocktails with your mates at these must-visit Brisbane bars.
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NewsGelatissimo Is Scooping Up Super-Festive Gingerbread Cookie Dough Gelato Just for This Month
The December special pairs choc chip cookie dough with ginger cookie crumble, ginger creme and ginger caramel.
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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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NewsTropic Vice Is Mermaid Beach's New Pastel-Heavy, Palm Springs and Miami-Inspired Rooftop Bar
This summery Gold Coast newcomer is serving up seafood-heavy dishes, boozy slushies and salted caramel espresso martinis, and big California-meets-Florida vibes.
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FeatureFour Easy Gin Cocktails That'll Take You From Brunch to Nightcap
Whether you're after a brunch-time tipple, a breezy afternoon spritz or a sultry nightcap, these gin cocktails will elevate every cocktail hour.
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NewsFour Impressive Garnishes for Pre-Bottled Cocktails When You Want a Drink (But CBF Bartending)
Try these low-effort, high-reward garnishes to level up your next cocktail hour.
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NewsThese Four Wine Venues Have Been Dubbed Australia's Best by the 2021 Wineslinger Awards
Melbourne's Embla is the country's best wine-sipping spot for 2021, while Sydney’s P&V Merchants is the best new vino haunt.
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NewsThese Four Australian Venues Have Been Named in the World's 50 Best Bars for 2021
Sydney's Maybe Sammy came in at number 22, with Cantina OK! and Re also earning a spot — plus Melbourne's Above Board.
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NewsHyatt Regency Brisbane Has Turned Its Rooftop Pool Terrace Into a Retro-Themed Bar and Restaurant
Perched above the Queen Street Mall, Hibiscus Room is pairing cocktails with 70s- and 80s-inspired dishes, tropical decor and poolside hangs.
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NewsUber Eats Is Giving Away $350,000 Worth of Messina Prizes If You Need Some More Gelato in Your Life
You can score discounts ranging from ten to 50 percent off, free tub upgrades or, if you're particularly lucky, a year's supply of Messina's gelato.
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NewsRita's Is Teneriffe's Creative New Taqueria and Tequila Joint with a Taco Inspired by Bunnings
Only taking its tipple of choice and tortillas from Mexican cuisine, this Vernon Terrace newcomer also serves up kangaroo tacos and Korean cauliflower tacos.
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FeatureFestive Feast Grazing Platter
The most wonderful time of the year for your belly is just around the corner.
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NewsMelbourne Cocktail Haven Byrdi Has Scored a Ranking in The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 List
The CBD bar was the only Aussie to make this year's extended list, with the top 50 set to be revealed next week.
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NewsHere's Which Aussie Distilleries Won Big at the 2021 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards
Last night's awards ceremony saw plenty of love for Victorian-born spirits and a huge victory for South Australia's Never Never Distilling Co.
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NewsRenowned Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Bringing His Rescheduled Speaking Tour to Australia in January
Learn a few tips and tricks from the trailblazing chef, author and restaurateur.
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FeatureA Bluffer's Guide to Cognac
Is it brandy? Is it wine? Well, yes and no — cognac is somewhere in between. We take a closer look at one of the world’s most misunderstood spirits.
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NewsSix Simple Whisky Serves for Every Type of Event You'll Be Hosting This Summer
These easy-to-make tipples will impress no matter the occasion.
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NewsRothwell's Is Edward Street's New Chandelier-Filled Bar and Grill in the Old Jamie's Italian Digs
The European-influenced restaurant hails from 1889 Enoteca's Dan Clark, with chef Ben Russell (Aria, Est Est Est) heading up the kitchen.
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NewsSix Personalised Gifts for the Person You Want to Go that Extra Mile for this Christmas
Show them you care with a gift that has their name on it — literally.
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NewsLune's New Limited-Edition Japanese Cheesecake and Lychee Jelly Croissants Look Like a Piece of Art
Called 'The Rose Lychee', they're only available at the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art to celebrate the 10th Asia Pacific Triennial.
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NewsThe Star Gold Coast Will Soon Be Home to a Sky-High Pool Club and Party Deck with Sweeping Views
From mid-December, it'll be pairing swims, cocktails and cabanas on the sixth level of the hotel's resort.
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FeatureConnoisseur's Roving Ice Cream Truck Is Handing Out Free Ice Cream All Around Brisbane and the Gold Coast
Want to get your hands on free ice cream?
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News1st Edition Is Brisbane's New Comic Book-Inspired Bar and Eatery Serving Superhero-Themed Cocktails
Sip Spidey's Margs and Ninja Turtle Negronis at California Lane's new 22-seater, which only takes online bookings.
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NewsValley Hops Brewing Has Opened on Cloudland's Rooftop Just in Time for Sunlit Summer Sessions
Towering above Ann Street, this new sky-high leafy oasis pairs Valley-brewed beers with pizzas, skewers and cheeseboards.
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NewsKoko Black's Head Chocolatier Remco Brigou on the Art of Chocolate
"I love chocolate and the possibilities are endless. It truly is a dream job."
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NewsFour Pillars and Go-To Skincare Have Joined Forces to Create New Limited-Edition 'Go-To Gin'
For those nights where you need to slap on a face mask, pour a G&T and put your phone on 'Do Not Disturb'.
