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    Where to Eat, Drink and Explore in Singapore Based on Your Favourite F1 Team

    Your favourite F1 team can be the starting point for exploring Singapore, from heritage neighbourhoods and rooftop bars to hawker centres and gardens.

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    Why Your Singapore Grand Prix Weekend Shouldn't End at the Circuit

    Grand Prix Season Singapore brings ten days of race-themed food, parties, pop-ups, exhibitions and experiences across the city.

  • Guide

    The Best Bars in Melbourne with Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards for 2026

    Save cosy pub corners for the depths of winter — it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these fab Melbourne beer gardens.

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    The Ten Best Waterside Bars in Melbourne

    Summer calls for spritzes by St Kilda Beach and a few cold ones on the banks of the Yarra.

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    A to Z with Honda ZR-V

    From after-work drinks to bucket-list degustations, explore your city from A to Z.

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    Honda ZR-V-Approved: The Honda Team's Favourite Spots

    The Honda team's own picks across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne: the spots they keep going back to and would probably take you to themselves.

Latest Guides
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    X-Factor Venues Made to Impress Even the Most Jaded Out-of-Towners

    Restaurants and bars across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide worth showing off to the friend you've been trying to talk into moving closer.

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    Wine Bars with Excellent By-the-Glass Lists to Slowly Work Through

    Wine bars across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide where the by-the-glass list gets treated just as seriously as the bottles on the back shelf.

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    Where to Find the Best Coffee in Melbourne for 2026

    Whether you're a coffee snob searching for the perfect pour, an over-worked employee needing a quick caffeine hit, or just love to explore Melbourne's cafe scene, these top coffee roasters and brewers will sort you out.

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    Unconventional Outings to Round Up the Crew for Something Different

    Hands-on outings across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for the group chat that's already bored of brunch, bar-hopping and the same old dinner booking.

  • Guide

    Pubs to Settle Into and See Out a Long and Lazy Sunday Session

    Twelve pubs made for a lazy weekend sesh with mates — a beer garden to claim, a few pints to work through, and nowhere else you need to be.

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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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    Stokehouse

    30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda

    St Kilda's iconic Stokehouse has passed to the golden hands of Andrew McConnell, and big things are coming.

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    Napier Hotel

    210 Napier Street, Fitzroy

    Like a big, warm, friendly Fitzroy hug.

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    Wally's

    67 Cardigan Place, Albert Park

    This Euro-centric Albert park hang out has expanded its offering, now inviting diners from all across the city to indulge in its tasty fares.

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    Imperial Hotel

    2-8 Bourke Street, Melbourne

    Soak up the 360-degree views on the new refurbished rooftop of this CBD pub.

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    Florentino

    80 Bourke Street, Melbourne

    Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.

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    The Rochester Hotel

    202 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

    The Rochey boasts a famous happy hour, specials almost every night of the week, and now a comedy and curry evening.

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    Bar Lourinha

    37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

    Always bustling and packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.

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    Hotel Nacional

    23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne

    Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.

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    Le Bar Supper Club

    12 North Concourse, Beaumaris

    Raise a crystal glass to French food, fancy drinks and burlesque shows in this Beaumaris bar.

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    Juni

    136 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

    Michael Lambie has brought his own take on contemporary Southeast Asian fare back to Melbourne's CBD with Juni.

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    From Greece to China: The Rise of Lesser-Known Wine Regions — And Their Native Varietals

    Australian food culture has diversified over the last decade, while wine lists have lagged behind — now, that's starting to change.

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    Hotel Bars That Even the Locals Should Know About and Frequent

    The hotel bars across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane worth seeking out for the drinks alone — no room key or out-of-town postcode required.

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    This Just In: Victoria and Tasmania Just Swept Australia's Biggest Wine Awards — Turns Out We're All About Cool Climate Now

    The 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards handed almost every major trophy to Australia's two coolest wine states, and the numbers make a pretty convincing case for why.

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    Now Open: Melbourne Coffee Pioneer ST. ALi Has Opened a Second Indonesian Outpost in Bali's Jimbaran Fishing Village

    The Melbourne third-wave pioneer is bringing its coffee credentials, all-day brunch and tropical composure to a new Jimbaran cafe.

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    Now Open: FINNS' New Greek-Inspired Party Restaurant Could Be Your Wildest Dining Experience Yet

    Canggu's FINNS Beach Club has a rowdy new dining experience, complete with a shared feast, drinks, togas on arrival and smashed plates.

  • Guide

    After-Work Drink Spots to Meet Your Friends and Wind Down the Day

    Wine bars, rooftop haunts and afternoon pours across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne worth heading to straight from the office — work clothes and all.

Latest Events
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    This Ancient Mexican Landmark Has Inspired a New Luxury Tequila

    The inspiration behind 1800 Tequila's new luxury añejo, 1800 GuachiMonton, is an ancient ceremonial site in the heart of Mexico's tequila region.

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    The Best Wine Bars in Melbourne

    Considered fitouts, elevated shared plates and a uniquely curated wine offering — these are our favourite wine bars across the city.

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    Coming Soon: Bookings Are Now Open For This Cocktail Bar Set to Open in the Historic Gothic Bank District Next Month

    The beverage program focuses on premium local and European producers, creating high-quality, classic cocktails.

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    Guinness Is More Popular Than Ever — Here's Where to Find a Pint in Melbourne

    Guinness is having a moment — here's where to find a properly poured pint of the black stuff in Melbourne.

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    These Melbourne Mates Are Fighting the Cost of Living Crisis One Free Pint at a Time, Shouting $1000 at Pubs Across Town

    If pints at the pub don't fit into your budget right now, these hospo-loving locals are here to make sure you can still raise a glass.

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    Pidapipo's Beloved Hot Chocolate Is Back for Winter — and This Year It Debuts a Matcha Version

    Silky, sweet and oh-so-soothing, Pidadpipo's viral hot chocolate is back to make your winter a little warmer, with a matcha variety available this year too.

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    Espolòn Is Taking Over Local Venues With Tarot, Tooth Gems and Weeknight Drink Specials

    Raise your glass to mischief with these midweek festivities happening at a bar near you.

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    This Sleek Neighbourhood Bar Has Announced a Winter Movie Nights Program Celebrating British Film, Food and Culture

    This year, the bar will celebrate eight weeks of British film, food and culture throughout June and July.

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    Boost Your Morning Routine with this Limited-Edition Collab Between an Iconic Smoothie Bar and a Specialty Coffee Brand

    The new menu items available include a Maple Pink Salt Iced Coffee, a Salted Honey Coffee Smoothie and a Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie.

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    CP Picks: The Best New Drinks From Australian Makers Right Now

    From a Margot Robbie-approved paloma to a Tasmanian Pinot Noir gin and a smarter wave of session-friendly RTDs — these are the new Australian drinks worth pouring right now.

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    This Just In: No, You're Not Imagining It — Aussie's Are Shouting Each Other Nearly 40 Percent Less at the Pub

    As brewing costs add to the cost-of-living pile, one in three Aussies reports they don't shout rounds anymore.

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    Inside Fox Coffee, Brisbane's 130kg-a-Week Espresso Powerhouse

    How a humble family-run warehouse coffee roastery in Brisbane's inner north transformed into a local community hub.

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    Keep Slushie Season Going — Moon Dog Is Launching a New Range of Slushie Mix Cans to Spin at Home

    With DIY slushie-making at an all-time high, this much-loved brewery is ready to reveal Australia's first canned alcoholic slushie mix.

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    Heaps Normal Is Pouring Thousands of Free Schooners Nationwide This Friday to Celebrate Its New Draught Brew

    The leading non-alcoholic brewery has broken new ground with its latest brew, and you can try it for free in a nationwide Friday happy hour.

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    These Are the Craft Beer Trends to Look Out For in 2026

    We spoke with Trent from Smiley Brewing Co about the craft beers that are flying out the door in 2026.

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    Calling All Coffee Fans: This is What's Happening at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo Including Barista Battles & DJs

    Barista battles, roaster competitions, tastings and DJs are all brewing at the 2026 Melbourne International Coffee Expo this March.

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    CP On: Since When Did Everyone Get So Good at Making Coffee at Home?

    The office coffee run once doubled as social glue — now, thanks to #dalgona and better machines, the ritual has quietly moved inside the house.

  • Guide

    The Best Pubs in Melbourne

    These institutions have stood the test of time, serving pints and parmas to their devoted regulars for longer than anyone can remember.

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    Celebrate the Summer: Concrete Playground's Top Picks On Where to Find the Best Margaritas

    Sip your way through summer with these margarita-loving venues.

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    Summer of Margs

    Join us on a hunt to find the ultimate serve of a classic cocktail.

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    Melbourne Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic

    Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these top Melbourne date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.

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    How to Make a Barista-Style Coffee at Home, According to a Brisbane Cafe Owner

    All it takes is a little practice and a dash of science.

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    After a Devastating Pinot Spill, Local Small-Batch Winemaker Werkstatt Is Seeking Donations to Secure the Brand's Future

    With a target goal of $75,000 — half of the business's direct losses — the wine-loving community is getting behind a beloved operator with a donation drive.