• News

    Internet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Have Launched Their Own Beer

    Better Beer is a zero-carb, zero-sugar lager that Ford jokes is "healthier than broccoli".

  • News

    Internet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Have Launched Their Own Beer Just in Time for Summer

    Better Beer is a zero-carb, zero-sugar lager that Ford jokes is "healthier than broccoli".

  • News

    Chris Lucas and Never Never Distilling Have Created an Exclusive New Oyster Shell-Based Gin

    This new sip is a big, fresh expression of the Aussie coastline — crafted using oyster shells from Kangaroo Island as well as a host of seaside botanicals.

  • News

    The Bellarine Peninsula's Portarlington Grand Hotel Will Reopen This Summer After a Multimillion-Dollar Makeover

    The historic site will feature 18 boutique hotel rooms and four revamped hospitality spaces, including a new bistro, beer garden and picnic lawn.

  • Guide

    Every New Melbourne Bar and Restaurant Opening to Look Forward to

    From coastal pubs to inner-city Italian joints, these are the soon-to-launch spots that deserve a place on your to-do list.

  • News

    Lutwyche's 140-Year-Old Crown Hotel Has Reopened After a Sleek $2.4 Million Makeover

    The Lutwyche Road site now boasts a new beer garden and heritage pavilion, plus a menu that spans chicken parmigiana, prawn rolls and beetroot tartare.

  • News

    The Minds Behind Famed Sydney Restaurant Nomad Are Opening a Flinders Lane Outpost Next Month

    Surry Hills' Mediterranean favourite will make its first Melbourne home in the former Ezard space from November 15.

  • News

    Bavay Distillery Is the New Small-Batch Spirits Joint Opening in a Century-Old Morningside Factory

    The 120-seater spot will make and pour gin, vodka, rum and whisky — and serve up gin cocktail trees.

  • Feature

    The Localist: Sydney 2021

    The past year has really highlighted the importance of supporting our local shops and hospo joints. There's power at your fingertips — and in your shopping baskets.

  • News

    Inner West Brewery Philter Is Opening Its New Rooftop Bar Marrickville Springs This Week

    The sun-soaked rooftop is adorned with a neon bin chicken and will serve Philter brews as well as frozen cocktails.

  • News

    Hotel Collingwood Is the New Northside Pub Launching in the Former Robbie Burns Site This Week

    This pub favourite has scored an impressive refresh, now boasting a bright new look, a subtly elevated pub grub offering and a drinks list full of locals.

  • News

    We're Giving Away the Ultimate Archie Rose Gin Prize Pack

    Including a case of the Sydney distillery's brand-new gin.

  • News

    How to Become a Gin Genius, According to an Expert

    Follow this boozy lesson on botanical notes, copper stills and juniper-heavy gin with the master distiller of Archie Rose.

  • News

    Wine Island Is Bringing Its Three-Day Vino-Tasting Party Back to Sydney Harbour in 2022

    Clark Island will again be turned into a wine lover's oasis for three days next March.

  • News

    Kewpie Is the New Bar and Pizza Joint Launching Inside Bimbo's Former Site Next Month

    The iconic Brunswick Street haunt has a new name and new owners — but the cheap pizzas and DJ nights live on.

  • News

    Chris Lucas' New Fire-Driven Japanese Eatery Yakimono Will Open Next Month

    80 Collins' newest resident features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.

  • News

    What One Coffee Lover Discovered After Switching to Oat Milk for a Whole Week

    A dedicated dairy drinker switched to oat for a week. How did it turn out?

  • News

    We're Giving Away a Summer's Supply of This Refreshing New Gin Seltzer

    Know someone who is the epitome of sunshine? Dob them in to win a summer's supply of this delicious new drink.

  • News

    QT Melbourne's Secret Garden Bar Is Being Reborn as an Art-Filled Italian Paradise For Summer

    Melbourne's secluded summer hideaway returns — this time with bocce, vintage Italian tunes and vino from Dal Zotto Wines.

  • News

    Four Pillars Is About to Drop Its 2021 Christmas Gin So You Can Get Drunk on Pud with Nan

    The annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.

  • News

    Six of Melbourne's Large-Format Share-Friendly Cocktails to See You Through Picnic Season

    From one-litre bags of espresso martini to blockbuster-sized bloody marys, these takeaway sips prove that bigger is definitely better.

  • News

    The Lune Croissanterie Team Is Opening Its First-Ever Wine Bar in South Brisbane

    Launching in November right next door to Lune, the new neighbourhood bar will pour local drops and focus on seasonal dishes.

  • News

    You Can Now Get Mr Black Espresso Martinis in Ready-to-Drink Cans

    The distiller and coffee roaster is now offering canned espresso martinis — and ten percent off your next order.

  • News

    Four Pillars Has Launched Ready-to-Drink Gin and Tonic Cans Just in Time for Summer

    The RTDs are made with a hyper-concentrated version Four Pillars' rare dry gin and a special tonic designed to complement the spirit.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best Delis, Bottle Shops, Bakeries and Cheese Stores for Picnic Supplies

    No matter your picnic style or location, this lineup has everything you need for total picnic success.

  • News

    Dr Gimlette Is the CBD's Luxe New Cocktail Bar Inside the Heritage-Listed Old Metro Arts Theatre

    Located in one of Brisbane's oldest buildings, this new table service-oriented bar hails from the team behind laneway favourite Death and Taxes.

  • News

    The City of Melbourne's New Outdoor Trading Initiative Will See Al Fresco Dining Areas Pop-Up in the CBD

    The Inside Out program will make it easier for business owners to embrace outdoor dining and retail via fast-tracked applications, extended hours and laneway pop-ups.

  • News

    Alcohol Restrictions Have Been Lifted in a Heap of Sydney Parks Until the End of October

    Picnicking with your pals now that the lockdown rules allow it? You can make those get-togethers boozier, too, at 18 Sydney parks.

  • News

    Grifter Brewing Co Is Making Great Beer Better for the Environment

    Feel better about beer with these innovative new four-pack holders that will massively reduce plastic waste.

  • News

    Valley Hops Is the New Sky-High Brewery and Bar Opening on Cloudland's Ann Street Rooftop

    Set to welcome in Brisbanites later this spring, the new brewery will pair beers and brewhouse-style food with views over Fortitude Valley.

  • News

    These Two Aussie Distilleries Have Created a New Spirit That Pairs Malt and Botanical Flavours

    It's called Jennifer, it's made by Never Never Distilling Co and Sullivans Cove, and it can be subbed into both gin and whisky cocktails.

  • News

    Lutwyche's 140-Year-Old Crown Hotel Is Reopening with a New Beer Garden and Heritage Pavilion

    The Lutwyche Road pub is relaunching on Friday, October 1 following a $2.4 million revamp.

  • News

    Stone and Wood, Two Birds and Fixation Breweries Have All Just Been Bought by Beer Giant Lion

    Lion has purchased the Fermentum Group of breweries, which also includes Little Dragon and Sunly Seltzer.

  • News

    Melbourne Brewery Brick Lane Has Been Awarded the World's Best Porter at the World Beer Awards

    The independent brewery picked up three awards, including Australia's best amber pale ale and Australia's best APA.

  • News

    Australian Brewery Furphy Is Shouting a Free Beer to Folks Who've Had Both Their Jabs

    Get vaxxed, get a free brew — all thanks to Furphy's 'vaxxed to the pub' initiative.

  • News

    VB Has Released a New Riff On Its Classic "Hard-Earned Thirst" Ad to Encourage Getting the Jab

    "A hard earned thirst comes from being all over town. Not from being in lockdown."

  • News

    This App Lets You Buy Wine Direct From Boutique Winemakers All Over Australia

    iHeartWine cuts out the middleman to put more independent wine on your table and more profit in the pockets of local producers.

  • News

    Four Pillars Is Releasing Two New Rare Dry Gins So You'd Best Make Room On Your Gin Shelf

    If you're a fan of the distillery's Rare Dry Gin, you'll want to try its new Rarer Dry Gin and Rarest Dry Gin — as made with yuzu and bergamot, respectively.

  • News

    You Can Now Make Your Own Bubble Tea at Home with DIY Boba Kits from Boba Barista

    Enjoy bubble tea without leaving your home — and get $10 off your first order.

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