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Guide
Melbourne's Most Popular Bars of 2023 So Far
Sprawling brewery bars, seaside pubs and cosy drinking dens — they’ve all grabbed your attention so far this year.
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Now Open: The 1st Edition Crew's New Bar and Restaurant Viva La Cali Has Landed in California Lane
A California-inspired joint was destined for this patch of Fortitude Valley at some point — and this one does pork belly tacos, beef tartare and Peruvian doughnuts.
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Bribie Island Hotel Has Added Greenery-Covered Pods to Its Fairy Light-Lit Beer Garden for Winter
These aren't any old igloos — they're domes decked out in greenery and florals, plus flamingos.
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The Bar Suze Team Is Keeping Busy with a New Potts Point Venue and a Pivot at Its OG Restaurant
From July, Bar Suze will become B.S. Pasta Palace — and the team is opening a new French wine bar next to Piccolo Bar.
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Brisbane's 20 Most Popular Bars of 2023 So Far
Multi-level riverside gardens, European-inspired wine havens, revamped pubs and challenge-room bars — they’ve all grabbed your attention in 2023 to-date.
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A Heap of Melbourne Pubs Are Giving Away Free Pints of Guinness Whenever the Temperature Drops Below Nine Degrees
Here's something to cheers to next time the mercury drops in Melbourne.
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A Heap of Sydney Pubs Are Giving Away Free Pints of Guinness Whenever the Temperature Drops Below Nine Degrees
Here's something to cheers to next time the mercury drops in Sydney.
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North Melbourne's Courthouse Hotel Has Quietly Reopened Following a Major Refurbishment
The Courthouse Hotel is officially back open for business following a stunning restoration and refurbishment project by four hospo pros.
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Now Open: Gimlet's Long-Awaited Little Sister Apollo Inn Has Landed in Flinders Lane
Andrew McConnell's first standalone cocktail bar, Apollo Inn, has just opened in Melbourne. Come along and set your watch back to 1956.
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Lina Is Getting a Two-Month-Long Winter Makeover with Rooftop Igloos, Snow and Firepits
Cheese and chocolate fondue, mulled wine and marshmallows will also be on offer when this sky-high South Brisbane spot embraces the frosty season.
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Four Pillars and QT Hotels Have Teamed Up on a Limited-Edition Wild Fennel, Sage and Vetiver Gin
Just like their first collaboration in 2021, you'll only be able to drink this drop at the hotel chain's bars — or you can order a bottle for your liquor cabinet.
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The SOUL Dining Team Has Transformed Its Charming Corner Terrace Into the Sleek Bar SOUL
SOUL Deli has moved a few doors down, and in its place comes a welcoming neighbourhood bar and all-day diner.
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Now Open: Patio Is Rosalie's New Neighbourhood Bar with a Sunny Beer Garden From the Range Brewing Team
Kicking back here means pairing brews and sunshine in a space inspired by old-school Aussie pubs — and sitting around the fairy light-lit courtyard tree.
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Guide
Ten Hidden and Underground Cocktails Bars for Banter, Brews and Bourbon
Time to cosy with your favourite bourbon cocktail at a secret bar hidden along (and underneath) Sydney's streets.
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Young Henrys and the South Sydney Rabbitohs Have Teamed Up to Release the Glory Haze XPA
Two Sydney institutions have collaborated on a new citrusy beer celebrating five years of partnership.
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Ardo's Second Neighbourhood Wine Haven Is Now Pouring in Graceville — and a Hawthorne Bar Is Next
The City Winery team's new vino empire just keeps expanding, with a third venue in Brisbane's inner east also on the way.
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Feature
Good as Gold: How an American Bourbon Maker and Australian Beekeeping Family Came to Work Together
Two pioneering companies have come together to create the sweetest collaboration we didn’t know we needed. Here's how it happened.
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Broadbeach's Two-Day Beachside Crafted Beer Festival Returns This Spring with 400-Plus Brews
More than 50 breweries from across Australia and New Zealand will be pouring their tipples, while Polish Club and Tijuana Cartel lead the music lineup.
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Oshan Shakes Up South Yarra With Brazilian-Omakase Fusion
Oshan is something new in South Yarra: Japanese tradition meets Brazilian fusion. And the result is fireworks on a plate.
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Beginning with Gin: Three Winning Wintry Cocktails to Make Ahead of World Gin Day
If you begin with gin and add a few simple three-step cocktail recipes, you've got the makings of a standout lineup of sips this World Gin Day.
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Tippler's Tap Is Moving Its South Bank Beer Bar to Bigger Digs and Introducing Self-Serve Taps
The Grey Street venue's "pour your own" system will span 14 self-serve beers and four self-serve cocktails.
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Award-Winning Cocktail Bar Eau-de-Vie Has Reopened in Its New Home Three Years After Leaving Darlinghurst
Once 13th on the World's 50 Best Bars list, Eau-de-Vie is back, partnered with a luxurious new steak and seafood restaurant.
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Four Pillars Is Doing Bloody Shiraz and Bloody Pinot Noir Gins for 2023 — and Hosting a Midwinter Gin Fest
What's better than one bloody great gin? Two, plus 15 events celebrating Four Pillars' cult-favourite tipples across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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Coming Soon: Viva La Cali Is Fortitude Valley's New Laneway Bar and Restaurant From the 1st Edition Crew
Banh mi-inspired tacos, beef tartare with jalapeños and chilli mango coconut slushies are on the menu at this newcomer to California Lane.
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Hawke's Bay Has Just Been Named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World
If you've always thought that the New Zealand region produces top drops, you're right — and now if has an official tick of approval.
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Coming Soon: Patio Is the Leafy New Neighbourhood Bar Bringing Range Brewing's Beers to Rosalie
Moga Izakaya & Sushi's former home is set to become an Aussie pub-influenced watering hole with a sunny beer garden.
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Coming Soon: Carmen Is the New 80-Seater Mexican Restaurant and Tequileria Opening on James Street
This upcoming addition to Brisbane's inner north will pair poached lobster tacos with small-batch mezcals, plus plenty of agave and tequila cocktails.
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Coffee Supreme Has Released a Range of Canned Iced Coffee So You Can Stay Caffeinated on the Run
The three new flavours are ready to be packed into gym bags, picnic baskets and eskies.
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First Look: Have a Peek at the Revamped Riverland's New Three-Tier Waterfront Deck on Eagle Street
From Monday, May 22, this waterside spot will officially relaunch after a $3.5-million renovation.
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The World's Best Barista for 2022 Is Coming to Brisbane to Pour Top-Notch Coffees
For five days, Melbourne's Axil Coffee and barista Anthony Douglas will be slinging caffeine at Brisbane's InterSection Project on Mary Street.
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A Melbourne Barista Has Just Been Named Australia's Coffee-Making Champion for 2023
For the second year in a row, Melbourne's Axil Coffee has been crowned home to the country's best barista.
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Guide
The Best Bars and Pubs with Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards in Sydney
It's a shame to be sitting inside whenever the sun comes out. Particularly if you've got a drink in hand.
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Now Open: Oasis Is the New $10-Million Floating Bar That's Hosting Parties on the Brisbane River
The three-level party boat can accommodate 500 guests, and has a stacked roster of weekend shindigs locked in until the end of June.
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There's a New Gin in Town Which All Started Because of a Film Set Friendship
Papa Salt Coastal Gin is a new addition to the premium Australian gin category with a very recognisable Australian among the group of founders.
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How to Drink, Mix and Pair this Elegant Japanese Gin
"As much as it's an approachable gin, it's also very complex and extremely versatile. That’s why I like working with it. It gives you a lot of options."
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Riverland Is Relaunching with a Three-Tier Waterfront Deck and New Food Options After a $3.5-Million Revamp
As well as 800 square metres of new waterside space, there's two new kitchens and a fresh cocktail menu.
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The Krondorf Wines 2023 Collection Will Have You Sipping the Luxury and Tradition of the Barossa
Experience the bold, beautiful red wines that are a true expression of the Barossa.
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Revel Brewing Co Has Launched a Pop-Up Bar Outside Powerhouse Just for Brisbane Comedy Festival
Until the end of May, this Brisbane brewery is pouring its brews at a third location — which is where you'll find its limited-edition Laughing Lager.
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Coming Soon: Ardo's Is Opening Its Second Neighbourhood Wine Bar and Bottle Shop in Graceville
Just months after launching in Newstead, this vino-slinging joint from the City Winery crew is expanding to Brisbane's west.
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Five Fun Facts to Carry You Through Trivia This World Whisky Day
We've answered your whisky questions so you can bluff your way through World Whisky Day — and get straight to the sipping.
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Eight Melbourne Parks Fit For a BYO Booze Picnic (and Where to Pick Up Snacks Beforehand)
Head to the park for a boozy picnic with the finest snacks you can find along the way.
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Guide
Sydney Bars and Pubs That Are Perfect Third-Date Territory
Step it up a notch with live music, experimental cocktails and late-night eats.