Five Bars to Seek Out This Summer When Your Unseasonable Craving for Bourbon Strikes

Wondering where you can kick back with a bourbon this summer? We've got you.

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.

The Guest Edit: Podcaster, DJ and Barfly Jade Le Flay Makes a Case for Sydney's Best Cocktails

From established classics to hidden gems, the professional night owl throws down her pick of Sydney's finest places to imbibe.

Four Foolproof Tropical Cocktails to Try at Your Next Summer Soiree

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

Sea Life Aquarium's 'Little Mermaid'-Themed Cocktail Parties Will Get You Sipping (Almost) Under the Sea

Sydneysiders, it's better down where it's wetter at this cocktail experience, which also includes a live performance of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale.

From Dim Sum to Goi Cuon: A Gourmet Guide to Sydney Lunar Festival 2022

Eat your way through this list for a delicious time this Lunar New Year.

Hotel Hennessy: This Virtual Hotel Is Your One-Stop Guide to Summer Entertaining

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

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

Cocktail Hour: How to Make a Cosmo Spritz

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

Cocktail Hour: How to Make Le Grand Fizz

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

Cocktail Hour: How to Make a Fresh Cut Spritz

Rethink the classic vodka soda with this sophisticated serve.

Seven Sydney 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.

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.

Five Innovative Gin Twists on Classic Cocktails That'll Spice Up Your Summer

Consider these your go-to sips for summer.

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.

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.

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.

The Iconic Woollahra Hotel Has Reopened with an Ex-Chin Chin Chef at the Helm

This Woollahra favourite has been given a little makeover to prepare for the summer crowd.

How to Make Pre-Batched Watermelon Margaritas for Your Next Summer Session

Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

How to Make a Spicy Margarita (And What to Pair With It)

Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

The Most Popular Sydney Bars of 2021

These are the bars you gravitated to in 2021 — and the one's you need to add to your must-visit list in 2022.

How to Make a Cartel Old Fashioned (And What to Pair With It)

Elevate cocktail hour with this sophisticated food and drink pairing.

What's Open for Eats and Drinks in Sydney on New Year's Day

Hit one of these spots for a January 1 filled with good food, top-notch drinks — and maybe a cheeky dance floor session.

Every Sydney New Year's Eve Event from Budget to Blowout If You Haven't Made Plans Yet

Whether you're after a cruisy free-entry party or a lavish harbourside soiree, Sydney's got your last-minute New Year's Eve plans sorted.

Concrete Playground Awards: The Best of 2021 in Sydney

The Best New Sydney Bars of 2021

Here are eight of Sydney's best new boozy additions for 2021, as chosen by the Concrete Playground team.

Nine Late-Night Inner West Bars to Kick On to When That First Date Is Going Well

From an eclectic jazz lounge to a Quentin Tarantino-inspired bar, these venues guarantee a good time — and a great date.

Eight Cracking Aussie Wines to Stock Up on for All the Silly Season Festivities You Have Planned

From reasonably priced rieslings for backyard barbies to impressive biodynamic cabernets for the ideal dad gift.

Four Easy Gin Cocktails That'll Take You From Brunch to Nightcap

Whether you're after a brunch-time tipple, a breezy afternoon spritz or a sultry nightcap, these gin cocktails will elevate every cocktail hour.

Four Impressive Garnishes for Pre-Bottled Cocktails When You Want a Drink (But CBF Bartending)

Try these low-effort, high-reward garnishes to level up your next cocktail hour.

These Four Wine Venues Have Been Dubbed Australia's Best by the 2021 Wineslinger Awards

Melbourne's Embla is the country's best wine-sipping spot for 2021, while Sydney’s P&V Merchants is the best new vino haunt.

These Four Australian Venues Have Been Named in the World's 50 Best Bars for 2021

Sydney's Maybe Sammy came in at number 22, with Cantina OK! and Re also earning a spot — plus Melbourne's Above Board.

Hickson House Is the New Warehouse Distillery and Restaurant Opening Today in The Rocks

In the shadow of the Sydney Harbour Bridge lies Hickson House — a craft spirits distillery that offers immersive tours, tastings and private dining experiences.

Sparkling Sydney Is Bringing Its Harbourside Wine Festival Back to Pyrmont in 2022

The food and wine festival will serve up more than 60 sparkling wines from 20 local regional wineries, all by the water at Pirrama Park.

Melbourne Cocktail Haven Byrdi Has Scored a Ranking in The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 List

The CBD bar was the only Aussie to make this year's extended list, with the top 50 set to be revealed next week.

Here's Which Aussie Distilleries Won Big at the 2021 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards

Last night's awards ceremony saw plenty of love for Victorian-born spirits and a huge victory for South Australia's Never Never Distilling Co.

A Bluffer's Guide to Cognac

Is it brandy? Is it wine? Well, yes and no — cognac is somewhere in between. We take a closer look at one of the world’s most misunderstood spirits.

Six Simple Whisky Serves for Every Type of Event You'll Be Hosting This Summer

These easy-to-make tipples will impress no matter the occasion.

Six Personalised Gifts for the Person You Want to Go that Extra Mile for this Christmas

Show them you care with a gift that has their name on it — literally.

Tio's Is Shouting $1000 Worth of Free Margaritas to Commemorate Its Tenth Birthday

Celebrate a decade of your favourite Surry Hills tequila den with a birthday party and a massive margarita giveaway.

Two New Sky-High Bars Have Opened Inside Sydney's Historic Shell House

One of the newest venues is aptly titled Clocktower, offering guests the opportunity to sip cocktails from inside the building's 400-tonne clock.

Queen Chow Is Popping Up in the South Coast with Its First Venue Outside of Sydney

Queen Chow is making its way south and popping up in one of Merivale's Narooma venues with locally sourced seafood and Eric Koh's dumplings.