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    Four Pillars Has Brought Back Its Sticky Carpet Gin That Pays Boozy Tribute to the Front Bars in Pubs

    Originally inspired by St Kilda's Hotel Esplanade, this tipple is back with a new version — this time featuring Little Creatures Pale Ale in its base.

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    A Bon Vivant's Guide to the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival 2024

    Savour the Sunshine State with the return of the anticipated foodie festival.

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    Coming Soon: Melbourne Is About to Become Home to the World's First-Ever Grey Goose Martini Bar

    Seating just 33 people, Le Martini is all about one type of cocktail — but in plenty of variations.

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    The Private Members' Club for Elite Wine Lovers 67 Pall Mall Is Opening Its First Australian Site in Melbourne

    Master sommeliers will be pouring over 1000 covetable wines by the glass across three exclusive floors of bars and dining rooms.

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    Now Open: Re'em Yarra Valley Has Brought Refined Chinese Eats and Boutique Hotel Rooms to the Famed Wine Region

    The sleek new restaurant, cellar door and boutique hotel boasts views across the rolling vineyard and Yarra Valley region.

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    Raise Your Tinnies: Australia's Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2023 Have Just Been Announced

    For the second year in a row, Mountain Culture's Status Quo Pale Ale has taken out the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers poll.

Latest Guides
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    Traditional Vino in a Modern Venue: Nick Badrice of Krondorf Wines on the History, Flavours and Future of the Barossa

    Krondorf winery is one of the famed region's producers of exceptional Barossa shiraz with a focus on sophistication without the stuffiness.

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    OTT Australian Burger Chain Milky Lane Has Launched Its Own Range of Canned Cocktails

    Love this burger joint's boozy creaming soda spiders? You can now get them in a tin.

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    Calling All Vino Lovers: These Four Wine Venues Are Australia's Best According to 2023's Wineslinger Awards

    Melbourne claimed two of the top four spots, with South Australian and Western Australian venues also earning some love.

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    Nailing Niche: A Gift Guide for Your Picky Loved Ones Who Have Everything

    Gifts so spot-on, even your pickiest pals will wonder if you're secretly a mind reader.

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    Aldi and BrewDog Are Opening a One-Night-Only Sydney Pop-Up Pub Where a Beer Only Costs $3.25

    In states where supermarkets can sell alcohol, you'll also be able to pick up a four-pack of ALD IPA for $13.

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    Summer Sesh: Five Ways to Level Up a Legendary Kickback

    How to throw a get-together that’s minimal hassle for maximum vibes.

Latest Places
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    Vin Populi

    11 High Street, Fremantle

    Get a taste of Freo's rich history while slurping osso buco tagliatelle.

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    Amano Restaurant

    1 Barrack Street, Perth

    Enjoy fresh Italian fare while watching the boats sail by on the Swan River.

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    Cottesloe Beach Hotel

    104 Marine Parade, Cottesloe

    Life's a beach when you're sitting in a sprawling beer garden, a stone's throw from the ocean.

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    Inglewood Hotel

    803 Beaufort Street, Perth

    A tried-and-true local that's looking out for you every day of the week.

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    Rose & Crown Hotel

    105 Swan Street, Guildford

    One of the few original country classic Georgian pubs still operating in Australia.

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    Rosemount Hotel

    459 Fitzgerald Street, North Perth

    Perth's go-to rock 'n' roll venue where you can catch the best local and international acts.

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    Subiaco Hotel

    465 Hay Street, Subiaco

    A go-to that's got your back morning, noon and night.

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    Raffles Hotel

    70-72 Canning Beach Road, Applecross

    An iconic riverside bar with an art deco aesthetic and al fresco dining.

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    The Left Bank

    15 Riverside Road, East Fremantle

    One of the best beer gardens in Perth, with sweeping views of the Swan.

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    The Reveley

    901 Riverside Drive, Perth

    A three-level venue boasting sublime views across Elizabeth Quay, especially from the rooftop bar.

  • News

    Concrete Playground's Holiday Drinks Gift Guide 2023

    What’s the silly season without some tasty sips?

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    This New Range of FELLR Seltzers Will Get You Sipping Your Favourite Messina Sorbet Flavours

    Messina's yuzu, blood orange, and salted coconut and mango sorbets are getting boozy.

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    Australia's Top 55 Wine Venues for 2023 Have Been Named by the Wineslinger Awards

    Normally only 50 vino spots are chosen each year, but 2023's votes couldn't be split — and 19 venues were named for the first time.

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    Four Pillars and Go-To Skincare's Limited-Edition Go-To Gin Collaboration Is Back for a Third Year

    After selling out in mere hours in both 2021 and 2022, this gin collab is back — this time with more quandong, plus yuzu, lime, coriander seeds and lemon myrtle.

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    Sydney's Maybe Sammy Has Been Named the Number-One Bar in the World for 2023 by Top 500 Bars

    The data-driven list sees the Harbour City cocktail bar come out on top — with 22 other Australian bars making the list.

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    It's Time to Get Drunk on Pud with Nan: Four Pillars' Supremely Festive 2023 Christmas Gin Is Here

    Nothing says festive drinks like sipping a gin distilled with Christmas puddings and spicy botanicals, which the Australian favourites have been doing for eight years.

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    Sydney's Maybe Sammy and Melbourne's Caretaker's Cottage Have Made 2023's World's 50 Best Bars List

    Making the list for the fifth year in a row, Maybe Sammy is now ranked 15th in the world.

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    We're Giving Our Readers the Chance to Host a Luxury Cocktail Party For Up to 40 Guests

    Enjoy four hours of whiskey cocktails and canapés at home, provided by Woodford Reserve.

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    Coming Soon: In Great News for Mezcal Fiends, Ghost Donkey Is Opening Its First Australian Outpost

    Experience a slice of New York's mezcal scene at Melbourne's next go-to for premium mezcal, cocktails and Mexican bites.

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    Melbourne Cocktail Favourite Byrdi Has Been Named in The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 List for 2023

    Just like in 2021, the La Trobe Street bar is the only Australian joint to make this year's extended list ahead of the top 50 reveal.

  • Guide

    Italian Bars and Restaurants Across Australia That Will Transport You to the Amalfi Coast

    Forget Euro summer — get a taste of la dolce vita at one of these stunning homegrown spots.

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    Beyond the Buzz: We Asked a Winemaker How Non-Alcoholic Wine Is Actually Made

    We spoke to Edenvale Wine’s winemaker Aaron Milne to find out how the heck he gets the alcohol out of the wine.

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    Don't Be Dusty: Low-to-No Alcohol Alternatives to Your Fave Drinks

    Say yes to vibes and no to hangovers with this list of alternatives to your favourite boozy beverages.

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    Oktoberfest in the Gardens Is Back for 2023 with Another Round of Big Bavarian Celebrations

    This one-day German party features food stalls, roving performers, rides, sideshows and a silent disco.

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    Nine Culinary Experiences to Book on Your European Summer Holiday

    Eat and drink your way through Europe this summer with help from the local experts.

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    The Top 50 Bars in Asia for 2023 Were Just Unveiled So Add These to Your Wish List

    From Taipei to Tokyo, here are the continent's best boozers to bookmark for your next getaway.

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    Three Australian Wineries Were Just Named in the World's Best 50 Vineyards for 2023

    South Australia's d'Arenberg, Henschke and Penfolds Magill Estate have all been recognised as top wine destinations — but New Zealand's Rippon was named the best in Australasia.

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    Red Wine Fans, Rejoice: Pinot Palooza Will Showcase 50-Plus Wineries When It Tours Australia in 2023

    Australia's huge pinot party is turning 11 with top-notch tipples from Australia, New Zealand and beyond — and a new stop in Perth.

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    Sydney's La Salut Has Just Won Gold at 2023's International Star Wine List of the Year Awards

    Melbourne's Embla, Sydney's Bentley Restaurant + Bar, Margaret River's Settler's Tavern and Perth's Rockpool Bar & Grill also received nominations.

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    Four Pillars and QT Hotels Have Teamed Up on a Limited-Edition Wild Fennel, Sage and Vetiver Gin

    Just like their first collaboration in 2021, you'll only be able to drink this drop at the hotel chain's bars — or you can order a bottle for your liquor cabinet.

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    Beginning with Gin: Three Winning Wintry Cocktails to Make Ahead of World Gin Day

    If you begin with gin and add a few simple three-step cocktail recipes, you've got the makings of a standout lineup of sips this World Gin Day.

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    Four Pillars Is Doing Bloody Shiraz and Bloody Pinot Noir Gins for 2023 — and Hosting a Midwinter Gin Fest

    What's better than one bloody great gin? Two, plus 15 events celebrating Four Pillars' cult-favourite tipples across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    Coffee Supreme Has Released a Range of Canned Iced Coffee So You Can Stay Caffeinated on the Run

    The three new flavours are ready to be packed into gym bags, picnic baskets and eskies.

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    There's a New Gin in Town Which All Started Because of a Film Set Friendship

    Papa Salt Coastal Gin is a new addition to the premium Australian gin category with a very recognisable Australian among the group of founders.

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    The Krondorf Wines 2023 Collection Will Have You Sipping the Luxury and Tradition of the Barossa

    Experience the bold, beautiful red wines that are a true expression of the Barossa.

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    Five Fun Facts to Carry You Through Trivia This World Whisky Day

    We've answered your whisky questions so you can bluff your way through World Whisky Day — and get straight to the sipping.

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    A Sip From Melbourne Distillery The Gospel Was Just Named Australia's Best Whiskey

    The distillery's Straight Rye Whiskey scored big at the International Wine & Spirit Competition, also ranking as the second best rye whisky in the world.

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    Cocktail Porter's DIY Messina Cocktails in Easter Eggs Are Back and Ready to Be Delivered to Your Door

    If you're not drinking salted caramel cocktails out of Easter eggs, is it really Easter?

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    Chocolate Brand Mork and The Gospel Distillery Have Created a Cacao Husk Liqueur for Easter

    The Melbourne duo has transformed leftover single-origin cacao husks into a rich, fruity spirit — but there's only a limited number of bottles up for grabs.

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    This Aussie Distillery Is Elevating Easter with a New Edition of Its Hot Cross Bun-Inspired Rum

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

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