• Guide

    Seven Sydney 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 Sydney bars.

  • News

    Automated Brewers, Parilla Grills and Charcoal Smokers: the Go-To Gift Guide for Your Favourite Hands-On Foodie

    If you know the next master brewer, a die-hard foodie or a passionate at-home entertainer, we've done the legwork this gifting season.

  • News

    Aunty Donna Are Legit Dropping a $30 Bottle of Wine That's Literally Called '$30 Bottle of Wine'

    Everyone will know how much you spent on vino thanks to Aunty Donna's new plonk — and yes, you should chug-a-lug it with a little bit of pud.

  • News

    Now Open: Comiskey Distillery Is Eatons Hill's New Vodka, Gin, Rum, Bourbon and Whisky-Making Joint

    As well as whipping up spirits, this newcomer next to Eatons Hill Hotel hosts gin-making workshops and cocktail classes.

  • News

    Gimlet Is Getting a Sibling — a New Laneway Cocktail Bar by Andrew McConnell

    The yet-to-be-named bar is coming our way sometime next winter.

  • Feature

    Archie Rose Distiller Lisa Truscott on Her Favourite Spots to Dine, Sip and Discover in Sydney

    Consider this an insider's guide to Sydney — whether you want to sip with a view of the ocean, the intel on a stand-out cheap and cheerful dinner spot or a where to head on a sunny day.

  • News

    Auckland's North West Wine, Beer and Food Festival Is Finally Coming Back in February

    Enjoy homegrown tunes while sampling offerings from local restaurants, vineyards and breweries.

  • News

    Now Open: Holey Moley Has Launched Its Third Cocktail-Slinging Brisbane Mini-Golf Bar at Chermside

    Catering to 350 people, the boozy putt-putt chain's latest OTT venue includes moon-, 'Sonic the Hedgehog'- and 'The Simpsons'-themed spaces, and a leafy bar.

  • News

    Picolo Is Australia's First Major Low- and No-Booze Drinks Festival Hitting Melbourne in February

    A hangover-free tasting fest, complete with the latest Aussie drops, a roller rink and a live cocktail competition.

  • News

    Seven Laidback Sydney Bars for Your Next Group Catch-Up (Where You Can Actually Hear Your Mates Talk)

    Nab yourself a couch or booth at one of these cosy spots and settle in for some quality time with your crew.

  • News

    Eight Laidback Melbourne Bars for Your Next Group Catch-Up (Where You Can Actually Hear Your Mates Talk)

    Nab yourself a couch or booth at one of these cosy spots and settle in for some quality time with your crew.

  • News

    Five Laidback Brisbane Bars for Your Next Group Catch-Up (Where You Can Actually Hear Your Mates Talk)

    Nab yourself a couch or booth at one of these cosy spots and settle in for some quality time with your crew.

  • News

    CP Picks: How Our Editors Are Enjoying Canned Cocktails This Summer

    Whether you're sipping on a hot-girl walk or levelling up a dinner party, our editors’ tips ensure espresso martini o’clock is never too far away.

  • News

    The First Melbourne Brew Bar From Scottish Beer Giant BrewDog Opens Next Week

    The two-level Pentridge outpost boasts a sprawling beer garden and two bars, with 20 taps and a jam-packed menu of pub classics.

  • News

    Capalaba's Koala Tavern Has Just Reopened with a Huge New Beer Garden Following a $3-Million Revamp

    Just in time for summer, this popular Redlands pub now boasts a fairy light-lit beer garden and a new-look bistro.

  • News

    BrewDog and Australian Venue Co's First-Ever Sydney Beer Bar Opens in South Eveleigh in December

    Find the 910-seat beer hall and garden in an old locomotive workshop from Friday, December 2.

  • News

    Six Ways to Easily Elevate Your At-Home Summer Cocktail Hour

    Brightly hued glassware, salty snacks and stand-out sips: your cheat sheet for a deliciously boozy (and aesthetically pleasing) summer arvo.

  • News

    A Chic New Booze-Free Bottle Store for the Sober Curious Is Opening in Ponsonby

    The new shop will sell a selection of ever-changing zero-percent drinks and will host events like masterclasses, margarita fiestas and aperitivo evenings.

  • News

    Now Open: Soko Rooftop Is Fortitude Valley's Luxe New 14th-Floor Peruvian and Japanese Restaurant and Bar

    This new sky-high spot above the Jubilee Hotel is two venues in one, combining a moody indoor restaurant and a breezy openair bar.

  • Feature

    A No-Bullsh•t Guide to Wine

    The world of wine is filled with confusion and pretentiousness — and for the average drinker, even picking out a bottle can feel deeply intimidating.

  • Feature

    The No Bullsh*t Guide to Wine Words

    Seasoned wine professionals and lovers of the drink have developed a kind of shorthand when talking about wine.

  • News

    Four Pillars and Go-To Skincare Are Bringing Back Their Limited-Edition 'Go-To Gin' Collaboration

    After selling out in only five hours last year, this peach-and-pepper-infused gin is coming back for another extremely limited release.

  • News

    Embracing Izakaya: Why the Whisky Highball and Otsumami Pairing Has Made the Jump From Tokyo to Sydney

    Never heard of a highball? Oblivious to otsumami? A new whisky pop-up at Tokyo Bird is bringing this authentic Japanese experience to Surry Hills — for a limited time.

  • News

    Now Open: Old Mates Place's Underground Cocktail and Taco-Slinging Pop-Up Ginny's Canoe Club

    Jerk mushroom tacos, mussel tostadas and creative cocktails from RE's Evan Stroeve come together at this limited-time bar.

  • News

    Pearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters' Alex Boon Was Just Named Australia's Best Tequila-Shaking Bartender

    The Patrón Perfectionists Australian Cocktail Competition just crowned its 2022 winner, who'll now represent the country at the global finals in March 2023.

  • Guide

    Six Spots to Sip a Margarita in Sydney if You're a Tequila Devotee

    From easy-breezy oceanside spots and moodily lit Potts Point digs to rooftop terraces in Parramatta, these are the spots to enjoy stand-out pours of the Mexican sip.

  • News

    Now Open: South City Wine Is Woolloongabba's New European-Inspired Neighbourhood Vino Bar

    South City Square's latest addition serves up wines from around the world, French-inspired cocktails, steak frites, lemon lime and bitter oysters and escargot.

  • News

    BrewDog's New Three-Level Fortitude Valley Beer Bar Opens on Brunswick Street This Week

    What's better than one Brisbane bar by the Scottish beer behemoth? Two, with its second settling into heritage-listed Tranberg House.

  • News

    Where to Head for a Weekend Sunset Spritz with Your Mates

    It's time to get your sunset spritz on, as Brisbane's hot afternoons turn into long balmy evenings.

  • Guide

    The Best Bars and Pubs Around Auckland for When You Want to Drink Outside

    Knock off work early and head to one of these sun-soaked spots for a few afternoon brews.

  • News

    Here Are the Aussie Distilleries That Won Big at the 2022 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

    This year's awards saw a record-breaking number of entries across 11 categories.

  • News

    Two Aussie Bars Are Doing $15,000 Gold-Infused Old Fashioneds If You're After a Ridiculously Expensive Drink

    On offer in Sydney and Melbourne for Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week, this cocktail just might be Australia’s most expensive.

  • News

    Now Open: The Gold Coast Just Scored Australia's First European-Inspired Floating Beach Club

    Head to the Glitter Strip to kick back on daybeds, hang out in cabanas and take a dip in the pool at La Luna, all while overlooking the Marina Mirage.

  • News

    Check Out the Winners of the 2022 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards

    Yarra Valley’s very own Oakridge Wines snags The Champion Victorian Winery Trophy.

  • News

    Twenty-Seven Beloved Inner West Pubs Are Set to Be Heritage Listed and Receive Permanent Protection

    Inner West residents, your favourite local drinking holes are here to stay.

  • News

    El Primo Sanchez Is Oxford Street's Soon-to-Open New Mexican Bar From the Maybe Sammy Team

    The Maybe Group is taking over the bottom level of The Rose Hotel.

  • News

    Purple Palm Is Woolloongabba's New Palm Springs-Inspired Garden Bar with a Ten-Foot Wall of Gin

    South City Square has scored another luxe venue from the crew behind Sasso Italiano and Casa Chow.

  • News

    Electro Duo Peking Duk Just Launched Their Own Non-Alcoholic Beer with the Minds at Sobah

    The booze-free sip will be available to buy online — but only for a limited time.

  • News

    Now Open (Again): Matt Moran's Riverbar + Kitchen Has Finally Relaunched on Eagle Street Post-Floods

    Eight months after being fully submerged during this year's devastating floods, the waterfront venue is back with a Miami Beach shack look and a new menu.

  • News

    Now Open: Mediterranean-Inspired Rooftop Bar The Sussex Is the Newest Sky-High Drinking Hole in Barangaroo

    This greenery-filled courtyard is serving up meze plates, shawarma kebabs and summer-ready cocktails.

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