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NewsNow Open: West End Just Scored a New Steak Haven with Manhattan-Inspired Restaurant Rich & Rare
As well as serving up 15 different cuts of beef, the Tassis Group's latest venture also goes big on seafood — and encourages upscale surf 'n' turf combos.
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NewsThe Prince Consort's Spring Fling Festival Is Back for 2023 with 40,000 Flowers and a Monastery Reunion
For five weeks, the Wickham Street pub is going big on florals and parties — including a seafood festival, Halloween margarita party and throwing it back to one of the Valley's past big nightclubs.
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NewsNow Open: Bird's Nest Yakitori Has Started Serving Its Grilled Japanese Skewers at Portside Wharf
Nestled into a 100-square-metre space with indoor and al fresco dining, the chain's fourth venue joins fellow spots in West End, Fortitude Valley and Toowong.
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NewsEagle Street's Riverfront Greek Eatery Opa Has Given Its Scenic Bar a Santorini-Inspired Makeover
The CBD spot with views of Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point Cliffs has unveiled its revamp just in time for prime spring and summer sips.
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NewsNow Open: Slim's Quality Burger Has Arrived in Brisbane with Its First Retro-Themed Drive-Thru Diner
The chain's new Kippa-Ring outpost is also the first to offer a breakfast menu, including fried chicken and veggie egg and cheese burgers.
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NewsDessert Alert: Gelato Messina Is Slinging Limited-Edition Honey Joy Sticky Scrolls This Weekend
The gelato chain's limited-edition sweet treats normally need to be ordered days in advance — but this time it made too many, so you can nab across the weekend.
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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 Wine Pairings for Nostalgic Aussie Snacks According to Odd Culture Group's Jordan Blackman
Ever wanted to match a natural wine with cheese and bacon Shapes or berry Roll-Ups?
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NewsW Brisbane's New Living Room Bar Cocktail Menu Comes with an Immersive Light, Sound and Art Installation
Sip experimental tipples while surrounded by bespoke art, including 400 lit-up vines, mesmerising lighting effects and audiovisual sculptures.
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NewsNow Open: Zazu Dining & Bar Is the New West End Restaurant Serving Up Gillian Hirst's Sand Crab Lasagne
West Village's latest eatery heroes pan-Asian and modern European fare, and pours a negroni topped with pineapple foam, crushed chocolate and crushed honeycomb.
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Gelato Messina's Next Nostalgic Sweet Treat Is a Honey Joy Version of Its Bake-at-Home Sticky Scroll
The tuckshop flashbacks continue with this indulgent dessert, which comes with cereal milk gelato.
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NewsGerard's Bistro Isn't Just Undergoing a Big Revamp — It's Bringing in a New Chef with with Michelin Cred
Scottish-born culinary figure Jimmy Richardson will steer the kitchen as Executive Chef, returning after previously working as the venue's Head Chef.
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NewsFish Lane's Plant-Based Burger Favourite Grassfed Is Closing Down Before September Is Out
After serving up burgs and ice cream since 2019, this South Brisbane spot is saying goodbye on Sunday, September 24.
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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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GuideAll the Indulgent Food and Drink Festivals to Look Forward to Around Brisbane in 2023
Add berries, seafood, gluten-free bites, a neon-lit night food market and oh-so-many beer festivals to your culinary plans for the rest of this year.
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NewsComing Soon: Two New Beachside Drinking and Dining Spots Are Opening at Kirra Point This Spring
Kirra Beach Hotel and Kirra Beach House will sit within the new Kirra Point Precinct in Coolangatta from November.
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NewsNow Open: Single O Has Launched Its First Brisbane Coffee Bar in Newstead Complete with Self-Serve Taps
2023 marks two decades since the Australian coffee roaster first launched — and, joining its Surry Hills and Tokyo cafes, it finally has a Sunshine State base.
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NewsA Heap of Australian Venues Are Doing Barkuterie Boards So You Can Have a Pub Date with Your Pooch
Platters filled with snacks aren't just for humans at 18 watering holes around the country — including, fittingly, two BrewDog bars.
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NewsComing Soon: Bar Gusto Is Bowen Hills' New 190-Seat Restaurant with Big Italian Riviera Vibes
The King Street precinct is scoring a new pizza, pasta and cocktail spot at Rydges, complete with al fresco dining under one of the area's fig trees.
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NewsComing Soon: Josh Niland Is Going Global with a New Sustainable Seafood Restaurant in Singapore
Niland's first overseas restaurant will bring his one-of-a-kind nose-to-tail approach to fish to The Singapore Edition hotel.
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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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NewsMidtown Is Fish Lane's Luxe New 40-Seater Martini Bar From the One Fish Two Fish Team
Butler Wine Bar's former digs is welcoming in a cocktail joint that will whip up any type of martini you like — and pair it with "seacuterie".
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NewsBrisbane Powerhouse's Night Feast Is Returning in October with a Pop-Up Izakaya by Taro Akimoto
Joining the food lineup for the neon-lit food market's second run: Essa, Nota, Southside, Bar Alto, The Green and Nosferatu Gin.
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NewsNow Open: Circus-Themed Arcade Bar Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Has Arrived in Bowen Hills
You can now mash buttons and sip OTT cocktails on King Street, after the brand's first Brisbane outpost in Toombul was closed due to flooding.
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NewsNow Open: West End's Parched Brewing Has Relaunched Under New Owners as The Brew Baron Beer Co
The Montague Road spot has also revamped its food menu and opened a pool room — and it has a new deck on the way.
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NewsLune Has Brought Back Its Lamington Cruffins and Take on Baklava to Give You a Tasty September Treat
The lamington comes filled with raspberry jam and whipped cream, then dipped in chocolate ganache and desiccated coconut — and it's only available until the end of September.
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NewsNow Open: NYC-Inspired Sandwich Joint and Bar Joe's Deli Has Launched Its First Brisbane Diner
You can now head to Albert Street to enjoy this Gold Coast favourite's sangas, hot dogs, beers and organic wines in an 80-seater outpost.
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GuideItalian Bars and Restaurants Across Australia That Will Transport You to the Amalfi Coast
Forget Euro summer — get a taste of la dolce vita at one of these stunning homegrown spots.
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NewsBeyond the Buzz: We Asked a Winemaker How Non-Alcoholic Wine Is Actually Made
We spoke to Edenvale Wine’s winemaker Aaron Milne to find out how the heck he gets the alcohol out of the wine.
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NewsNow Open: Antico Is Burnett Lane's New Italian-Style Cocktail Bar From the Death & Taxes and Dr Gimlette Crew
This intimate 50-seater is now slinging classic tipples in Super Whatnot's old digs, including a rotating menu of ten drinks plus a signature negroni.
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NewsComing Soon: Establishment 203 Is Ann Street's New Italian Steak Restaurant with Ben O'Donoghue at the Helm
The Billykart chef will whip up farm-to-table fare, including Queensland beef and traditional pastas, in a prime Fortitude Valley spot.
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NewsLune Is Bringing Back Its Coveted Apple Pie Twice-Baked Croissants Just for Father's Day
Vying to become your dad's favourite? Best your siblings by grabbing him one of these rare pastries, which are only available for three days.
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NewsFelons Brewing Co Is Giving Brisbane a New Outdoor Beer Festival Solely Dedicated to Lager
Meet Lagerpalooza, which'll run across three days, showcase 16 breweries and have you sipping lager by the river.
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NewsNow Open: The Aviary Terrace Bar Is Queen Street's New Al Fresco Cocktail Spot with River Views
Chef Adrian Richardson's meat-heavy restaurant BŌS now has an 800-square-metre sibling venue for drinks and bites.
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NewsDon't Be Dusty: Low-to-No Alcohol Alternatives to Your Fave Drinks
Say yes to vibes and no to hangovers with this list of alternatives to your favourite boozy beverages.
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NewsJamie Oliver Is Hitting Sydney Opera House for an Australian-Exclusive Chat About His Career and Cooking
It's been eight years since the British chef's last soldout discussion at the iconic venue — and he's back with a new book to talk about.
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NewsNow Open: Fast-Growing Neighbourhood Wine Bar Chain Ardo's Is Pouring Top-Notch Vino in Hawthorne
Located just off Hawthorne Road, this eastside outpost joins fellow venues in Newstead and Graceville.
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NewsKrispy Kreme Has Brought Back Its Doughnut-Inspired Dog Biscuits for Very Good Boys and Girls
Available in six flavours, the chain's doggie doughnuts have returned to celebrate International Dog Day.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Bringing Back Its Own Mint Slice Biscuits for Father's Day (or Just for Yourself)
This year, they come in a three-flavour pack with salted caramel and rum and raisin biscuits.
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NewsNow Open: Fosh Is Portside's New Hamptons-Inspired Seafood Restaurant with Caviar Bumps and River Views
You'll also find an island bar, fireplace, fresh lobster, and picnic-style fish and chips at this new 700-square-metre eatery.
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Retro-Inspired Chain Slim's Quality Burger Is Launching in Queensland with Two Drive-In Diners
Launching in September, the two Sunshine State outposts will be the brand's first drive-thrus — and the first to offer a breakfast menu.
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NewsNew 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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NewsBibs 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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NewsNEL'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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NewsYou 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?
