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    GABS Hits Pause: Australia's Biggest Beer Festival Takes a Breather Ahead of a 2027 Return

    Following a takeover from the Schwartz Family Company, this much-loved beer festival will brew up some fresh ideas before it returns in a year's time.

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    These Venues Serve Up Some of Sydney's Most Unique Margaritas, and They Have One Ingredient in Common

    The Mexican cocktail is a staple on bar menus, but here are some true standouts.

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    This Just In: Noosa Riverside Royal Mail Hotel Unveils a Coastal-Inspired Beer Garden in a Former Liquorland Store

    Between its cosy bistro, sprawling beer garden with river views and extensive sharing menu, the 143-year-old pub is a strong contender for one of the best gathering spots in the Noosa Shire.

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    ST. ALi Is Helping You Stuff Stockings and Enjoy a Cracking Brew This Christmas with Its Festive Nutcracker Blend

    This annual Christmas blend has no interest in subtlety, offering strong festive notes that'll impress your coffee-loving friends and family.

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    Four Pillars Is Bringing Back Its Pudding-Like Australian Christmas Gin, Perfect for Gifting or Sipping on the Big Day

    Marking its tenth limited-edition release, this Aussie-inspired gin features all the notes and character needed to level up your Christmas lunch.

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    Atop The Porter House Precinct, Baijiu-Led Bar See See Now Serves Innovative Moutai-Forward Cocktails and Lee Ho Fook Snacks

    Ascend to the top level of this reimagined dining precinct to discover a sultry cocktail spot breaking new ground with China's national spirit.

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    Watsons Bay Hotel Has Reopened Its Sun-Drenched Decks Just in Time for Summer, Following an Extensive $3 Million Renovation

    With the hotel's extensive renovation now complete, guests can get back to admiring the scenery or party up a storm at a brand-new Amalfi-inspired beach club event.

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    By The Glass: The Bottle Shops Teaching Brisbane How to Drink Better

    Weekly tastings that feel like catching up with friends. Bottles open daily for sampling. Spaces designed to feel like bookshops, not supermarkets. Brisbane's independent bottle shops are rewriting how we buy booze.

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    Lonely Planet Has Named Melbourne's Food Scene One of the World's Top 25 Travel Experiences

    From Lune croissants to Palestinian soul food and Italian marketplaces, Melbourne’s culinary scene has officially been crowned one of the world’s best by Lonely Planet.

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    Espresso Your Views on the Community, as South Melbourne Market Invites Locals to Chat with Cops Over Coffee

    Sit for a low-key chat with your neighbourhood officers, as this easygoing session is all about community bonding and engagement.

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    We Spoke to the Former Owners of The Everleigh About the Cocktail Rules They Live By — and the Drink They Think Will Define This Summer

    The duo behind some of Melbourne’s most iconic bars have just released 'The Madrusan Cocktail Companion' — a 2800-recipe behemoth that’s rewriting the rules of modern mixology.

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    This Just In: Two Australian Bars Have Been Ranked in The World's 50 Best Bars List, With One Popular, Petite-Sized Spot Taking Out The Best Bar in Australasia

    The list, as voted for by more than 800 experts across the world, represents an international guide to the best bars and drinking destinations globally.

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    How to Decode a French Wine List (And Actually Know What You're Ordering)

    French wine doesn’t have to be confusing. Here’s how to read a list, understand the regions and order a bottle with confidence.

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    Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards Have Been Handed Out, and a Melbourne Newcomer Making the Great Wines of the World More Accessible, has Come Out on Top

    The Melbourne wine house dominated across many categories this year, and with more than 150 wines by the glass, we’re not surprised.

  • Guide

    The Best Wine Bars in Melbourne

    Considered fitouts, elevated shared plates and a uniquely curated wine offering — these are our favourite wine bars across the city.

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    From Little Things: We Asked Established Hospitality Pros How They Turned a Small Business Into a Multi-Venue Brand

    The co-founder and director of Mörk Chocolate on growing a hospitality business organically and why staying focused is everything.

  • Guide

    The Best Bars in Melbourne

    Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive wine collection, a luxe date-night spot or a place to have a little boogie, these are our picks for the best bars in Melbourne.

  • News

    From Mimi's to Bert's, Here's Where to Celebrate Chablis Week

    Selected venues across Sydney are serving Chablis and oyster specials this spring—here’s where to get yours.

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    Where to Sip Brisbane's Best Negronis This Negroni Month

    Celebrate the classic Campari cocktail at Brisbane's bistros and bars this Negroni Month.

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    Treat Your Palate to These Peanut Butter Whisky Cocktails, Developed by a Bartender

    With this surprisingly versatile spirit you can recreate PB&J sandwiches or give a creative twist to a classic whiskey cocktail.

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    Our Editor's Picks for the Best Negronis to Try in Melbourne

    Bitter, bold and perfectly balanced: these are Melbourne's best negronis.

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    Where to Sip Negronis Around Brisbane This Negroni Month

    Brisbane's Fish Lane Arts Precinct is hosting a number of twists on the ruby hued classic.

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    Where to Sip Negronis Around Melbourne This Negroni Month

    Across September, venues in Melbourne will be pouring their own twist on the classic cocktail to celebrate Negroni Month.

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    Don't Call It Bubble Tea — Melbourne's Tea Scene Is Growing Up With a New Wave of International Brands Leading the Charge

    Premium leaves, whipped cream caps and limited-edition merch mark a new wave in takeaway tea.

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    Bar Patron Is Embracing Its Name, Shifting Away From Sit-Down Mexican Cuisine to Focus on Easygoing Harbourfront Cocktails

    Changing up its vibe, this much-loved spot for Mexican-inspired dinners is ready to serve casual cocktails inspired by regional flavours.

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    John Cena Is Winning Fans in Melbourne, Offering a Delightfully Snobby Take on Why a Flat White Is the Superior Coffee Order

    You won't see the multi-hyphenate star drinking anything but a flat white, as he explained in a recent viral video.

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    Glenfiddich and Aston Martin Have Unveiled a 16-year-old Whisky, Just in Time for Father's Day

    If you’re looking for a special Father’s Day gift idea, this collaboration between Glenfiddich and the Aston Martin Formula One Team is sure to tick all the right boxes.

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    From Simple Sips to Complex Quaffs: Five Ways to Enjoy Peanut Butter Whiskey

    Whether you're dipping a toe or diving straight in, here are five easy ways to try this surprisingly versatile flavoured whiskey.

  • Feature

    "It's About Perfecting the Basics": Honouring Hakumai with Wen Wang

    The Sydney bartender reveals his approach to Japanese craftsmanship and the simple beauty of a rice-based martini.

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    Fast Fine-Dining Restaurant Ette Sydney Has Launched $10 Happy Hour Drinks and $12 Espresso Martinis

    Make your work day a little brighter with limoncello spritzes, house wine and beer, or drop in for a late-night mascarpone-infused Ettespresso or spiced Double Black espresso martini.

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    You Could Win a $200 Voucher to Enjoy Haku Vodka Martinis in Sydney or Melbourne

    Whether you like yours shaken, stirred or perfectly paired with a crispy rice snack — this is your sign to book a night out.

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    Steam Secrets: We Asked a Barista How to Make the Most of Plant-Based Milk

    World Barista Champion Anthony Douglas shares his expert advice on steaming, pairing and getting the best out of plant-based milks.

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    Skrewed Classics: How to Give Your Favourite Cocktails a Peanut Butter Twist

    From an old fashioned to an espresso martini, here are seven classic cocktails that taste better with peanut butter whiskey.

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    Coming Soon: Afloat Will Return to the Yarra This Season with a Vibrant Rio de Janeiro-Inspired Makeover

    For its tenth edition, the floating, ever-evolving venue will channel the colour and energy of the Brazilian seaside city.

  • Feature

    A Beginner's Guide to Rice Vodka

    As drinks go, few are as (literally) polished as rice-based vodka.

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    Where to Find the Best Matcha in Melbourne

    Laced with strawberry, topped with ube cream or spiked with yuzu — however you like it, here's where to get it.

  • Feature

    Honouring Hakumai

    What does quality vodka and high-end sushi have in common? A humble, but high end grain.

  • Guide

    Sip, Snack and Savour: These Melbourne Bars Are Pairing Haku Vodka Martinis with Rice-Inspired Bites

    This winter, discover elegant Haku Vodka martinis paired with inventive snacks that celebrate Japanese rice craftsmanship.

  • Guide

    Sip, Snack and Savour: These Sydney Bars Are Pairing Haku Vodka Martinis with Rice-Inspired Bites

    This winter, discover elegant Haku Vodka martinis paired with inventive snacks that celebrate Japanese rice craftsmanship.

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