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The Ten Best Unconventional Dates in Brisbane

Don't just 'grab a drink' — be adventurous on your next date night out in Brisbane.

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It's Alive Again: Shake & Stir Theatre Co's Stage Production of 'Frankenstein' Is Returning to Brisbane in 2025

If you missed this stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's masterpiece a few years back, here's your next chance to see it in Brisbane.

News

Virgin's Latest Sale on Short-Haul International Flights Will Help You Plan Your 2025 Getaways

Trips to Bali, Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu and New Zealand this year just got cheaper — and you've got five days to grab a bargain.

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The Warehouse Project Has Announced the Lineup for Its Big 2025 Return to Australia

Partiboi69, Hector Oaks, X-Coast, Miss Bashful and Carla Martinez will take to the decks for the Manchester-born event's second year Down Under.

Guide

The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week

This week, you can celebrate Australian film and TV at AACTA Festival, catch the latest big-name musical to arrive in Brisbane and hit up a rooftop party.

News

Submitting to Nicole Kidman and Bringing the Female Gaze to Erotic Thrillers: Harris Dickinson and Halina Reijn Talk 'Babygirl'

Bold, raw, fearless — they all apply to this film about an affair between a CEO and an intern, and to the talents behind it on- and off-screen.

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The 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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Chef Jason Chan Sneaks Us Into His Pantry to Share His Asian Cuisine Essentials This Lunar New Year

"I think it's what you can do with ingredients in the pantry to create something amazing."

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Chef Jason Chan's Two Essential Recipes for Lunar New Year Celebrations at Home

Don't sleep on one of the most delicious cultural holidays on the calendar.

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Guide
Brisbane 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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Tinnies at the Ready: Australia's Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2024 Is Stacked with Must-Sip Brews

Thanks to its popular Status Quo Pale Ale, Mountain Culture has now taken the top spot for the last three years in a row.

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Now Open: US Burger Chain Wendy's Has Opened Its First-Ever Australian Store on the Gold Coast

The American burger chain has arrived Down Under — and its debut Aussie location is the first of more than 200 that are set to launch.

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Latest Openings

Cafe
Frankie's Woombye

2 Blackall Street, Woombye

One of QLD's most popular cafes is hidden in the Sunny Coast hinterland.
Bar
Byblós Brisbane

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.
Restaurant
Mademoiselle

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Rise Bakery's Harry Ohayon and Maxime Bournazel have doubled their footprint at Portside with this Parisian bistro.
Restaurant
Cucina Regina

33 William Street, Brisbane City

A sibling to the Gold Coast's Cucina Vivo and Sydney's Cucina Porto, Queen's Wharf's resident Italian eatery takes its cues from old-school trattorias.
Bar
Azteca

33 William Street, Brisbane City

Queen's Wharf's opulent Latin American-inspired restaurant is filled with greenery — and fond of agave.
Bar
Slipstream 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.
Bar
Byblós Brisbane

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

This Portside favourite has relaunched after 18 years with a revamped look and refreshed Lebanese menu.
Bar
Azteca

33 William Street, Brisbane City

Queen's Wharf's opulent Latin American-inspired restaurant is filled with greenery — and fond of agave.
Bar
Stan's Lounge

5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

You'll find XO sand crab cigars, vintage cocktails and late-night dancing at this bar above Howard Smith Wharves' Cantonese restaurant Stanley.
Bar
Slipstream 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.
Bar
B-SIDE

5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

Yoko Dining now boasts an upstairs record bar with boozy slushies, ramen and miso caramel soft serve.
Bar
Rays by Range

4 Newman Avenue, Camp Hill

This Camp Hill watering hole takes inspiration from European corner bars, and marks the Range Brewing crew's fourth Brisbane venue.

Arts & Entertainment

Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

News
It's Alive Again: Shake & Stir Theatre Co's Stage Production of 'Frankenstein' Is Returning to Brisbane in 2025

If you missed this stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's masterpiece a few years back, here's your next chance to see it in Brisbane.

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The Warehouse Project Has Announced the Lineup for Its Big 2025 Return to Australia

Partiboi69, Hector Oaks, X-Coast, Miss Bashful and Carla Martinez will take to the decks for the Manchester-born event's second year Down Under.

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Submitting to Nicole Kidman and Bringing the Female Gaze to Erotic Thrillers: Harris Dickinson and Halina Reijn Talk 'Babygirl'

Bold, raw, fearless — they all apply to this film about an affair between a CEO and an intern, and to the talents behind it on- and off-screen.

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News
After Cancelling Its 2024 Festivals, Groovin the Moo Won't Be Returning in 2025 Either

The event "won't be happening in 2025 while we work on finding the most-sustainable model for Australia's most-loved regional touring festival", the fest team revealed.

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Mark your calendar: after season two dropped on Boxing Day, this Netflix hit's final season will arrive in the middle of the year.

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Virgin's Latest Sale on Short-Haul International Flights Will Help You Plan Your 2025 Getaways

Trips to Bali, Fiji, Samoa, Vanuatu and New Zealand this year just got cheaper — and you've got five days to grab a bargain.

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The Best Things to Do in Brisbane This Week

This week, you can celebrate Australian film and TV at AACTA Festival, catch the latest big-name musical to arrive in Brisbane and hit up a rooftop party.

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Twenty of the Most-Romantic Escapes for Two That You Can Book in Byron Bay

Spend a few days relaxing with your significant other in these serene Byron Bay stays with outdoor tubs and sparkling plunge pools.

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News You Can Use: Nine Things That Happened in Brisbane This Week

Here's what's been catching our attention, including Australia's top craft brew for 2024, live music returning to The Zoo's old digs and how to win $20,000 playing mini golf.

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You and Your Mates You Could Tap, Tap, Tap Your Way to $20,000 in Holey Moley's Mini-Golf Tournament

Put your putting skills to the test — there's more than just bragging rights on offer for Australia's best mini-golf team.

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Trending Bars and Restaurants

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Stan's Lounge

5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

You'll find XO sand crab cigars, vintage cocktails and late-night dancing at this bar above Howard Smith Wharves' Cantonese restaurant Stanley.
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XXXX Brewery Alehouse

Black Street, Milton

Enjoy a pint of Brisbane's iconic beer in newly revamped surroundings.
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Cicada Blu

33 William Street, Brisbane City

This sky-high Brisbane cocktail spot sits 100 metres above the city on Queen's Wharf's Sky Deck.
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The Ballpark Portside

39 Hercules Street, Hamilton

Get swinging at Brisbane's American-themed interactive sports bar with its own batting cage.
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Attimi by Dario Manca

224 Given Terrace, Paddington

This 28-seat Italian fine-diner in Paddington takes inspiration from Michelin-starred dining in Europe.