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    Spend an afternoon sampling more than 200 gins, whiskys, rums, vodkas and tequilas — and vermouths, mezcals and more — at this spirits fest dedicated to independent producers.

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    The Little Beer Brand That Could: Young Henrys Celebrates Ten Years With (What Else) a Beer

    No business plan? No problem. The craft beer innovators celebrate ten years of Newtowners, collaborations and local love.

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    Seven Weekend Activities to Try If You Want to Shake Up Your Usual Routine

    Stuck doing the same old? Add some flavour to your schedule with these fun activity swaps.

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    Four Pillars Has Just Added a Yuzu Gin to Its Range — So There's Another Bottle for Your Shrine

    After dabbling with yuzu before, the Australian distillery has created a standalone new tipple — and it's made with yuzu grown up the road from its Healesville base.

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    First Look: Barlow Is the Luxe Speakeasy Tucked Within the New-Look Continental Sorrento

    Sorrento's chic new resident is serving clever cocktails, late-night snacks by Scott Pickett, and a sumptuous live entertainment program that trips from comedy to jazz.

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    Dan Murphy's Has Just Opened Its First Bar in Melbourne — and It Doesn't Serve Alcohol

    Pouring booze-free beverages until the end of June, the Hampton spot boasts more than 30 drinks on its menu — and over 200 zero-alcohol options to take home.

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    Table Wines and Park Pét-Nats: Here's What Concrete Playground's Editors Are Drinking Right Now

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    Melbourne's New Greenery-Filled Floating Bar Yarra Botanica Is Launching This Week

    The lush two-storey pontoon venue is officially docking March 16, championing local ingredients and an all-Victorian drinks offering.

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    Funghi e Tartufo Is Melbourne's New All-Vegan Italian Restaurant in Hardware Lane

    This CBD newcomer is dishing up a top-notch, plant-based take on Italian fare, from bolognese arancini to creamy carbonara.

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    Pinot Palooza Is Hitting Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane for a Huge Tenth Anniversary Comeback Tour This Year

    Two-and-a-half years since the famed wine tasting festival's last edition, it's returning for a slew of pinot parties in Australia and New Zealand.

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    All-Day Italian-Inspired Eatery Luci Has Opened in Melbourne's New Hilton Hotel

    Serving breakfast crab benedict through to steak and duck at dinner, this dapper diner is aptly named after the Roman leader and famous gourmet Lucias Lucullus.

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    You Can Now Get Another Round of DIY Gelato Messina Cocktails in Easter Eggs Delivered to Your Door

    Cocktail Porter will deliver everything you need to whip up salted caramel cocktails inside Easter eggs — or espresso martinis inside Lindt bunnies.

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    Chris Lucas' Highly-Anticipated Italian Restaurant Grill Americano Will Open This Month at 101 Collins Street

    Launching March 21, the Lucas Group's new bar and grill will be serving flame-cooked Northern Italian flavours, enveloped with a sense of modern elegance.

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    This Aussie Distillery's Hot Cross Bun-Inspired Rum Is Essential Easter Sipping

    The Grove's new limited-edition release tastes like a hot cross bun in a glass — and it's available to preorder now in time for your Easter celebrations.

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    A Former St Kilda Church Hall Is Being Reborn as a Pub and Food Truck Park

    The iconic corner site will soon be home to a 300-person bar and beer garden, complete with beautifully restored interiors and a slew of food vendors on rotation.

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    A Guide to St Kilda to Take You From Sunrise to Sunset

    Unlock endless summer vibes with a day spent in one of Melbourne's most vibrant bayside suburbs.

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    First Look: Sorrento's Continental Hotel Will Unveil Part of Its Multimillion-Dollar Revamp This Month

    The six-level makeover includes a swag of new hospitality spaces helmed by Scott Pickett and Craig Shearer — ranging from a casual coastal beer garden to a seafood-driven fine diner.

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    A Garden Party-Inspired Rooftop Bar Is the Crowning Glory of the Newly Launched HER Building

    Venture up for punchy Thai snacks and summery cocktails, paired with sweeping city views.

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    Wherever you choose to go, your next weekend away is on us.

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    Raise the Bar: How to Enjoy Vodka At Home and Out and About Right Now

    For a clear liquid, there's a lot more to vodka than meets the eye.

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    Untitled Is the New Modern Euro Bar and Restaurant From the Ugly Duckling Crew

    Roll into Swan Street's new 100-seater for Euro-leaning wines and fare by a former Young Chef of the Year.

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    Four Foolproof Tropical Cocktails to Try at Your Next Summer Soiree

    These delicious and fuss-free pours will quench your thirst all summer long.

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    Pink Lemonade Is Richmond's Effervescent New Outdoor Bar and Food Truck Stop

    This former Swan Street car park has swapped concrete for palm trees, vibrant wall art, boozy slushies and US smokehouse fare.

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    The Arbory Crew's New Multi-Level HER Building Has Opened, Featuring Four Venues in One

    The ambitious Lonsdale Street project boasts a 'listening bar', smoky Thai canteen, French-inspired all-day cocktail joint and a buzzy rooftop.

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    BKK Is the Smoky Thai Barbecue Canteen Headlining HER's Food Offering

    The neon-doused third-floor eatery is dishing up flame-cooked skewers, punchy laab variations and curries aplenty, to enjoy alongside interesting wines and tropical cocktails.

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    Award-Winning Brewery Kaiju Is Opening Its First Brewpub in Huntingdale Next Week

    Housed in a converted warehouse, the beer hall boasts 16 taps, hand-stretched pizzas and a stack of colourful wall art.

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    HER Bar by the Arbory Team Brings French-Leaning Bistro Wizardry and Timeless Cocktails to Lonsdale Street

    The team behind Arbory have unveiled the ground floor of their sparkling new multi-level drinking and dining wonderland.

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    Cocktail Hour: How to Make a White Peach and Rosemary Highball

    Raise a glass to what might just be the perfect summer cocktail.

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    Cocktail Hour: How to Make a Cosmo Spritz

    And just like that, the cosmo gets a summery upgrade.

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    Cocktail Hour: How to Make Le Grand Fizz

    Spritz o'clock? It will be with this elevated take on the summer go-to.

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    Cocktail Hour: How to Make a Fresh Cut Spritz

    Rethink the classic vodka soda with this sophisticated serve.

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    Eight Melbourne Arts and Cultural Spaces to Check Out This Summer (And Where to Get a Drink Afterwards)

    Get your culture fix at one of these leading institutions — then make an afternoon of it at one of these excellent watering holes.

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    Seven Aussie Summer Scenarios — and the Drinks You Should Sip on Your Next Adventure

    We've found a refreshing cocktail to complement every situation you'll find yourself in this summer.

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    We're Giving Away an Epic Gin and Backyard Barbecue Prize for All Those Summer Hangs

    Score a swag of gin, deck chairs and a top-quality Weber barbecue to level up at-home entertaining.

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    Say Cheers to 2021's Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers

    Canberra's Bentspoke took out the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers poll for the second year in a row with its Crankshaft American IPA.

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    Yarra Botanica Is Melbourne's Lush New Pontoon Bar and Eatery Docking in March

    The floating venue will make its home at Southbank this spring, brimming with plant life and slinging an all-Victorian drinks offering.

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    The Stolen Gem Is the CBD's New Rooftop Cocktail Bar and Terrace Opening Next Month

    Nestled above Bourke Street, this new watering hole will be serving up 360-degree views and a cocktail list packed with local spirits.

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    Hotel Sorrento Has Announced a Massive Expansion Including a New 30-Metre Pool and Rooftop Yoga Studio

    Renovations won't be completed until 2023, but in the meantime the team will host a Summer Souvas pop-up bar.

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    Ten Quintessential Places to Eat and Drink Like a Local in Tropical North Queensland

    From fresh tropical fruit markets to luxe beachfront dining, there's something to please all palates in the tasty tropics.

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    Your Guide to the Best Food and Drink to Try Courtside at the Australian Open

    The Australian Open ain't just about the tennis — Melbourne Park's got a slew of top-notch food and drink experiences to sink your teeth into in-between matches.

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