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Guide

Open-Flame Restaurants That Cook With Fire and Smoke

Nine restaurants where coal, ironbark and open flame do the cooking instead of a gas line, from a Surry Hills chef who trained in Spain to a Cabramatta steakhouse with meat dry-aging behind glass.

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Neighbourhood Restaurants the Locals Try Hard to Keep Secret

Nine neighbourhood restaurants locals would rather you didn't find out about, from a Collingwood taverna with no menu to a Paddington bistro carving duck tableside.

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Markets Where You Can Do Your Whole Weekly Food Shop in One Go

Nine markets where a full trolley's worth of the week's shopping is just as much the point as the wander.

News

From Riverfront Sleeps to London Bus Stays, These Camping Spots Have Been Named Australia's Best for 2026

Camping season is calling, with these standout Australian spots offering everything from wild swimming to alpacas and mountain views.

News

Now Open: St Kilda's Newest Multi-Million-Dollar Hotel Brings Rooftop Vibes, All-Day Dining and Coastal Cocktails to the Foreshore

Fitzroy Street is getting a new lease on life, with Novotel St Kilda bringing fresh colour and coastal character to the strip.

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Late-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers

Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.

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Guide
Open-Flame Restaurants That Cook With Fire and Smoke

Nine restaurants where coal, ironbark and open flame do the cooking instead of a gas line, from a Surry Hills chef who trained in Spain to a Cabramatta steakhouse with meat dry-aging behind glass.

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Guide
Neighbourhood Restaurants the Locals Try Hard to Keep Secret

Nine neighbourhood restaurants locals would rather you didn't find out about, from a Collingwood taverna with no menu to a Paddington bistro carving duck tableside.

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Markets Where You Can Do Your Whole Weekly Food Shop in One Go

Nine markets where a full trolley's worth of the week's shopping is just as much the point as the wander.

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Guide
Late-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers

Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.

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Guide
Kid-Friendly Spots Where the Whole Family Will Love Spending Time Together

Nine family-friendly venues where a pig named Kevin Bacon, a cubby house inside a brewery, and gluten-free doughnuts do the heavy lifting of keeping everyone happy.

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News
Coming Soon: It's Time to Saddle Up Because Moon Dog's Wild West Saloon, Complete with a Mechanical Bull, Is Bucking Into Geelong

The much-loved brewery is bringing its Wild West saloon to Geelong, featuring four bars, honky-tonk tunes and its famed mechanical bull.

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Latest Openings

Restaurant
Bar Familiar

1 Saint Heliers Street, Abbotsford

Alessia Augello and Stephanie Lane make their debut as hospo owners, but they are far from new to the industry.
Restaurant
The Kurrajong Hotel - Park Street Bistro

106-108 Swanson Street, Erskineville

The project brings together a team of passionate culinary, beverage and operational experts to create a timeless, classic, neighbourhood bistro.
Restaurant
Sachi Melbourne | Japanese Seafood Restaurant

179 Queen Street, Melbourne

An ideal way to experience the skills of the chefs is by opting to go for one of the nigiri sushi omakase menus, which happen to be some of the city's more affordable options.
Restaurant
Kokoras

27 Ballarat Street, Yarraville

This nostalgic chicken shop, sibling to Athenian wine bar Tzaki, draws locals and visitors from afar for a taste of its charry goodness.
Restaurant
The Frog Club

163-165 Chapel Street, Windsor

Hop to The Frog Club, Chapel Street's chic new late-night spot, for a taste of a suave New York steakhouse without having to leave town.
Restaurant
Cerberus Beach House

212 Half Moon Bay, Black Rock

In a century-old boatshed, this seafood favourite serves oysters and ocean views in equal measure.
Bar
The Fifth Province

60 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

Home to St Kilda's creamiest pints, live music and a proper Sunday roast lunch.
Bar
Ines Wine Bar

150 Chapel Street, Windsor

This Venetian-inspired cocktail pair is perfectly poised for after work drinks and nibbles, or a nightcap and midnight snacks.
Bar
Paris Cat Jazz Club

6 Goldie Place, Melbourne

Melbourne's longest-running dedicated jazz club, down a CBD laneway, where Bob Dylan has reportedly been spotted watching a show from the back of the room.
Bar
Arbory Afloat

Flinders Walk, Melbourne

Melbourne's favourite floating bar is back, signalling a gorgeous Greek-inspired summer ahead filled with gyros, cocktails, and good vibes.
Bar
Flair

125 Smith Street, Fitzroy

A rotating line-up of performances include burlesque performances, cabaret dancers, circus acts, fire artists, hula-hoop performers and more.
Bar
The Douglas Club

472 Bourke Street, Melbourne

A 1930s aviation fantasy, poured into a heritage banking chamber in the middle of Melbourne's CBD.

Arts & Entertainment

Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

Guide
Jazz Bars to Settle Into and Lose Track of the Whole Night In

Nine jazz bars where the drawcard is world-class acts, great drinks, and a distinct lack of signage.

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News
A New Music Series Is Bringing Missy Higgins, ICEHOUSE and The Teskey Brothers to Sydney Harbour This Spring

The Point concert series will bring live music to Fleet Steps at Yurong / Mrs Macquarie’s Point across September, October and November.

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Guide
Independent Cinemas with Interesting and Unexpected Screenings

The kind of cinemas where the screening is only half the reason to show up, these characterful picture palaces are high on vibes.

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Guide
Galleries to Spend a Rainy Afternoon Wandering Around

Twelve galleries across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne that earn a proper look, not just a walk-by.

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News
The Best Films of 2026 So Far — According to the Staff of Concrete Playground

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News
This Just In: Cheeky Aussie Podcast Duo Toni and Ryan Will Joke Around in Seven Cities on Their First Australian Live Tour

The Melbourne pals are back on the road after a North America tour in 2023.

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Featured Events

Event
World of WearableArt

Thu, 17 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct 2026
TSB Arena, Wellington Central

A juggernaut of art, theatre and dance returns to Wellington for 18 inspired days.

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Event
Negroni Month, Melbourne 2026

Tue, 1 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne

Clear your September schedule for a month of Negroni twists across some of Melbourne's favourite bars.
Event
Eat Spain Drink Spain

Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct 2026
Various

From special menus and wine pairings to tastings and workshops, more than 45 venues across four Australian cities will be serving up a taste of Spain this September.
Event
Archie Moore: kith and kin

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
GOMA, South Brisbane

This artwork won the 2024 Venice Biennale's Golden Lion — and Australians can see it at home in Brisbane.
Event
Yum Cha Sundays

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026
The National Hotel, Richmond

Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
Event
Bottomless Martini Brunch

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026
Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda

End your weekend on a caffeine high with two hours of espresso martinis.
Event
Hank Marvin Market

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026
Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham

This Bayside market serves up a feast of food and drinks every Sunday.
Event
Glazed High Tea

Sun, 20 Sep, 2026
Glazed Gluten Free Patisserie, Elsternwick

A gluten free, dairy free and nut free high tea that the whole crew can enjoy.
Event
All-You-Can-Eat Gyoza

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026
Bosozoku, South Yarra

Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.
Event
Vegan Tuesdays

Tue, 22 Sep, 2026
Babu Ji, St Kilda

Tuck into an all-you-can-eat vegan curry feast at St Kilda's Babu Ji every week.

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Event
Groove Therapy

Wed, 23 Sep, 2026
The Workers Club, Fitzroy

Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.

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Event
Juliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026
Juliet Melbourne, Melbourne

Get your gooey cheese fix while being serenaded at the hidden basement bar.
Event
DJ Heartstring at The Wool Store

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray

One of electronic music's fastest-rising acts is heading back to Melbourne for a huge night of eurodance-fuelled energy.

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News
The Best Ways to Recover, Backed by Data and Sleep Experts

Sleep is an important part of recovery, but what you do throughout the day matters, too.

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News
It Girl Designer Cecilie Bahnsen's Whimsical ASICS Sneakers Are Back for Spring 2026

These sculptural kicks are landing in a pair of muted tones.

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News
Savers Has Opened Its Huge New Geelong Store, Filling the Historic 'Big Red Shed' with Thousands of Secondhand Finds

Savers is heading west of Melbourne for the first time in two decades, taking over one of Geelong's most recognisable landmarks.

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News
This Just In: The Brand New Salomon XT-EVO Is the Footwear of the Future

The streamlined silhouette you know and love, reworked with sharper proportions and sleeker lines.

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This Just In: Boobie Lane, a Larger-Than-Life Installation Celebrating Boobs in All Shapes and Sizes, is Headed to a Historic CBD Laneway

The massive installation celebrates boobs in different shapes, sizes and skin tones, making representation not often seen in the industry impossible to ignore.

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Now Open: Print and Colour-Loving Homewares Brand Kip&Co Gets Its First-Ever Physical Store on Fitzroy's Gertrude Street

The colour-mad bedding-and-homewares label has marked 14 years in business with its first bricks-and-mortar shopfront.

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