• Guide

    Seven Bars to Have a Catch-Up with Mates Now and Pay Later

    Have fun now and think about the bill later.

  • News

    The Queen Victoria Market's Food Truck Stop Will Return for Another Summer Season

    Across three Wednesdays this December, catch a globe-trotting lineup of food truck eats alongside an all-Victorian drinks menu.

  • News

    NGV's Famed Friday Night Parties Are Returning Next Month

    Get your weekly serve of after-hours fun, featuring DJ tunes, pop-up bars and access to the latest exhibitions.

  • News

    Boop Is a Melbourne-Born Dating App Offering Food and Drink Discounts for Your Next Date Night

    You can use it to browse and match with new dates, or simply to plan a date night with your current squeeze — and it's free.

  • Guide

    Sydney's Best Bars for Dancing and Late-Night Drinks

    Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie.

  • 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    The Latest Plan for Sorrento's Continental Hotel Includes a Sunset Roof and Dining Led by Scott Pickett

    There'll be everything from casual pub fare to degustation dining served across its bars, restaurants and function spaces — and the first phase is set to open by February.

  • News

    The Keys Is a New All-In-One Beer Garden, Arcade and Bowling Alley Opening This Summer

    Get set for 12 maple timber bowling lanes, three bars and a beer garden with capacity for 450 punters.

  • News

    The Newly Revamped Penny Black Is Set to Reopen as Part of Welcome To Brunswick

    It'll become a late-night live music venue and beer garden from the Welcome to Brunswick crew.

  • News

    Five Great Sydney Pubs Where You Can Catch a Live Gig

    Cosy pub vibes are that much better when there's live music — here's where to get your fix of both in Sydney.

  • News

    The Cahill Expressway Will Go Car-Free This New Year's Eve for a Week-Long End-of-Year Festival

    The seven-day party was announced as part of $200 million in spending to secure global events for Sydney and the rest of NSW.

  • Guide

    Seven Go-To Bars and Restaurants Where You Can Catch a Sydney Solstice Show This Winter

    Wine, dine and get a big ol' dose of culture with dazzling drag shows, early morning rave sessions and swingin' country tunes.

  • News

    The City of Sydney Is Putting an Extra $5.7 Million Towards the Inner City's Al Fresco Dining Areas

    Since the outdoor dining initiative launched in December 2020, 204 permits have been issued — and 2690 square metres of al fresco dining space has been approved.

  • News

    The City of Sydney Has Unveiled Plans to Reignite Oxford Street With Increased Culture and Entertainment Spaces

    The plan proposes the introduction of rooftop bars and the activation of unused alleyways.

  • Guide

    The Best Sydney Bars for Dancing

    Celebrate the return of Sydney's dance floors at these must-visit spots.

  • Guide

    Where to Go for a Pre-Match Drink and Feed Near the SCG to Get You Pumped for a Game

    Get fuel for a few hours of cheering on your favourite team.

  • News

    Melbourne Electronic Music Hub XE54 Is Reopening In a Three-Storey Space with a 24-Hour Licence

    The club night is returning with weekly parties in a new location.

  • Guide

    Four Extravagant New Year's Events You Can Still Grab a Spot at If You Want to End 2020 with a Bang

    You can spend anywhere from $145 to $2000 on an unforgettable evening to cap off a forgettable year.

  • News

    Oxford Street's Kinselas and Courthouse Hotels Are Set to Be Merged Into One Mega-Venue

    The two venues were recently sold for a combined $67 million.

  • News

    The Arbory Afloat Crew Is Opening a Five-Storey Food and Drink Haven in a 100-Year-Old Building

    The team is transforming a heritage building into five distinct venues, rooftop bar included.

  • News

    Sydney's Laneways, Streets and Car Parks Are Being Transformed Into Al Fresco Dining Areas

    Kicking off the city's transformation, 19 pubs, restaurants and bars in The Rocks now have new outdoor dining.

  • News

    Five Nighttime Activities in Sydney That Should Be Top of Your Hit List After Lockdown

    These are the after-dark activities we can't wait to do once restrictions are lifted.

  • News

    Five Nighttime Activities in Melbourne That Should Be Top of Your Hit List After Lockdown

    These are the after-dark activities we can't wait to do once restrictions are lifted.

  • News

    Five Nighttime Activities in Brisbane That Should Be Top of Your Hit List After Lockdown

    These are the after-dark activities we can't wait to do once restrictions are lifted.

  • News

    You and Nine Mates Can Hire Out The Tivoli for Dinner, Dancing and Live Tunes

    You'll get the place to yourself, feast on a four-course dinner and dance the night away.

  • News

    City of Sydney Supports Plan to Reignite Nightlife in Kings Cross

    A new theatre and arts precinct, pedestrian-friendly laneways and a revamped train station could be on the cards for Sydney's former red light district.

  • News

    You and Nine Friends Can Hire Out All Three Levels of Prince of York for Dinner and a Disco

    Pasta, cocktails and dancing on tables in your own private discotheque.

  • News

    Four Ways to Make Nights at Home More Exciting (and What Dish or Drink to Pair With Them)

    Level up your nights at home with fun activities, cocktail deliveries and tasty bites.

  • News

    Four Ways to Make Nights at Home More Exciting (and What Dish or Drink to Pair With Them)

    Level up your nights at home with fun activities, cocktail deliveries and tasty bites.

  • News

    Four Ways to Make Nights at Home More Exciting (and What Dish or Drink to Pair With Them)

    Level up your nights at home with fun activities, cocktail deliveries and tasty bites.

  • News

    Small Time Is Brunswick's New Emerging Artist Hub, Gig Space and Pizza Joint

    Find NY-style slices, beers, gigs and a musician development program — all under one roof.

  • News

    Long-Running Enmore Music Venue Sly Fox Will Sadly Close Forever This Month

    Following a lengthy licensing dispute, the legendary late-night is closing for good.

  • Guide

    Eight Group Hangs to Plan with Your Mates This Summer That Aren't Just Going to Dinner

    Round up your crew for bottomless barbecue, boozy brunches and beach parties.

  • News

    Docklands' Central Pier and All of Its Venues Will Remain Closed Indefinitely Due to Safety Concerns

    First closed last August, the site century-old won't be reopening as it currently stands.

  • Guide

    Four Nights Out to Plan With Your Mates This Summer That Aren't Just Going to the Pub

    Make your next group hang a good'un with all-you-can-eat tacos or bottomless frosé.

  • Guide

    Seven Places to Celebrate New Year's Eve If You're Staying in Brisbane This Year

    Time to get in the group chat ASAP and start planning how you're going to ring in 2020.

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