• News

    We're Giving Away The Ultimate Local's Weekend in Auckland

    Complete with two nights in the middle of Auckland, massages, a pasta feast, some of New Zealand's best cocktails and even a shopping spree.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Ten Best New Bars of 2017

    The city's very best boozy additions of the year so far.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Ten Best New Restaurants of 2017

    The city's very best newcomers, opened over summer and autumn this year.

  • Event

    Wild Turkey Way at Whitehart

    Tue, 23 May, 2017

    Whitehart, Melbourne

    Featuring specialty bourbon cocktails and some impressive Australian art.

  • News

    We're Giving Away Luxe Foodie Holidays in Melbourne, Hobart and the Barossa Valley

    Two nights of luxury accommodation followed by all the delicious food, drink and scenery you can handle.

  • News

    We're Hosting An Advanced Screening of 'Berlin Syndrome' in Melbourne

    The latest from Australian director Cate Shortland is a provocative thriller receiving rave reviews.

  • News

    We're Hosting an Advanced Screening of 'Get Out' in Melbourne

    Register your details and go into the draw to come and see a truly terrifying movie with us.

  • News

    Three Ways to Use Rum

    A recipe for a classic cocktail and something a little more extravagant.

  • News

    Batched Cocktails: A Coffee Negroni for Ten People

    Save yourself some time behind the bar.

  • Guide

    Six Essential Melbourne Art Exhibitions to See in February

    Cool down over ocean photography, see some Georgia O'Keeffe works at Heide or discover a new Southeast Asian artist.

  • Event

    Flickerfest Melbourne 2017

    Wed, 15 Feb - Thu, 16 Feb 2017

    Kino Cinemas, Melbourne

    Australia's leading Academy-accredited short film fest celebrates its 26th birthday.

  • News

    Win a Trip to Flick the Switch and Turn On the Lights at Enlighten Canberra

    You and a friend could be heading to Enlighten 2017 to light up the city.

  • News

    We're Giving Away the Ultimate Local's Weekend in St Kilda

    Explore the best that the area has to offer.

  • Restaurant

    Union Club Hotel

    164 Gore Street, Fitzroy

    A local's pub hidden in the backstreets of Fitzroy.

  • News

    A Pub in Perth For Every Occasion

    Use this guide when you're overwhelmed with options.

  • Guide

    89 Highly Awesome Outdoor Melbourne Adventures to Try

    There's got to be at least one in here for you. At least.

  • News

    Concrete Playground's 2016/17 Summer Reading List

    Ten books to get stuck into by the pool, the beach or on the couch with an Icy Pole in hand.

  • News

    Announcing Concrete Playground's Best of 2016 Melbourne Award Winners

    The very best new Melbourne bars, restaurants, cafes, pubs, events and precincts of the year.

  • Event

    Sammy J & Randy Land

    Thu, 15 Dec - Sat, 17 Dec 2016

    Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne

    The puppet and master are together again.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best New Events of 2016

    Honouring the best new events activating Melbourne spaces this year.

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