Bars
Fish Lane welcomes Bar Brutus – a spirited spritz bar from the Julius Pizzeria team

Fish Lane welcomes Bar Brutus – a spirited spritz bar from the Julius Pizzeria team

By James Frostick 26 Nov 2020

Fish Lane's lauded pizzeria Julius is so popular that it's not uncommon for diners to wait upwards of an hour to score a table. While the wait is absolutely worth it, the team at Julius has taken pity on our weary feet. The crew has expanded across the laneway to open Bar Brutus – a cosy Italian-inspired spritz and snack bar that not only doubles as a primo perch to wait for a free table at Julius, but also as a classy haunt that's perfect for whiling away a whole evening if desired. more

Bars
Pavement Whispers: An award-winning bar crew expands to Brisbane with La Costa and Cielo
Food & Drink

Pavement Whispers: An award-winning bar crew expands to Brisbane with La Costa and Cielo

26 Nov 2020

Next month Fortitude Valley's bar scene will welcome two exciting newcomers, owned and operated by some of Australia's hospitality elite. The team behind Salt Meats Cheese and Eterna has joined forces with the crew responsible for internationally acclaimed Sydney haunt Maybe Sammy to create a cluster of venues inspired by Italy's sun-soaked coastline and riviera. Here's what we know ... more

Bars
Treasury Brisbane's overwater bar Will & Flow opens in The City
Food & Drink

Treasury Brisbane’s overwater bar Will & Flow opens in The City

26 Nov 2020

For a place commonly dubbed the River City, Brisbane could sure use some more riverside bars, in our opinion. It seems as if the team at Treasury Brisbane has read our minds, because its new overwater locale Will & Flow has opened today! Offering unbeatable views from the gently lapping banks of the Brisbane River, Will & Flow (named in homage to the river's gentle current and the Goodwill Bridge under which it sits) is set to become one of the summer's most popular destinations. Read on to see why ... more

Casual Dining
Feast like royalty at King of the Wings' brand-new Stafford flagship
Food & Drink

Feast like royalty at King of the Wings’ brand-new Stafford flagship

26 Nov 2020

After years spent cruising the streets slinging thousands upon thousands of crispy fried-chicken wings from its sought-after mobile dispensaries, King of the Wings has finally opened its very own flagship bricks-and-mortar eatery dedicated to its signature and award-winning eats. Located in the heart of Stafford, King of the Wings and Things is dishing up basket after basket of its acclaimed wings, plus racks of saucy pork ribs, towers of ice-cold beer, refreshing cocktails and more. more

The Weekend Series: where to go chasing waterfalls near Brisbane this summer

The Weekend Series: where to go chasing waterfalls near Brisbane this summer

In the words of Hans Moleman, “You’re certainly doing your job today, Mr Sun!” We’re approaching summer and there have already been some gnarly heatwaves passing through. Instead of getting soupy at your local public pool (no thank you), we’ve rounded up the best swimming holes and waterfalls near Brisbane to help you cool off the natural way. more

Local
Waterfront hotels, top-notch craft-beer breweries and ninja trampoline courses – discover a bounty of hidden gems in Kawana
Destination

Waterfront hotels, top-notch craft-beer breweries and ninja trampoline courses – discover a bounty of hidden gems in Kawana

25 Nov 2020

With secluded beaches, sudsy craft sips and delicious dining destinations, Kawana is the Sunshine Coast's triple-threat – and then some. If you're planning a trip to this pristine beach paradise, have a gander at our round-up of the top places you should tick off your Kawana bucket list. This is one destination worth taking some extra annual leave days to explore. more

Bars
South Bank welcomes two-storey Tex-Mex and margarita manor El Camino Cantina
Food & Drink

South Bank welcomes two-storey Tex-Mex and margarita manor El Camino Cantina

26 Nov 2020

With colourful decor coating the walls, luminescent neon lights blazing vivid hues and party vibes reverberating through the air, you'd be forgiven for thinking there was no way El Camino Cantina could escalate its roistering appeal. Well, the team at Rockpool Dining Group has elected to go supersize with the latest entrant in its burgeoning portfolio – a two-level El Camino Cantina outpost situated in the heart of South Bank's Stanley Street Plaza. Transforming the old Munich Brauhaus building into a multifaceted, rock 'n' roll-inspired party hub, this deluxe El Camino Cantina is kicking off its opening celebrations with some margarita-soaked revelry. more

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Roma Street Parkland – The Rainforest and Fern Gully
Until 26 Nov 2021

Roma Street Parkland – The Rainforest and Fern Gully

Community
Carols in The Common
10 Dec 2020

Carols in The Common

Food
Christmas at Treasury Brisbane
25 Dec 2020

Christmas at Treasury Brisbane

Food
Christmas at Belvedere Bar n Grill
25 Dec 2020

Christmas at Belvedere Bar n Grill

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SparkLab

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Victoria Park Christmas Putt Putt

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NightQuarter Sunshine Coast

NightQuarter Sunshine Coast

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Food
From fancy feasts to the finest at-home spreads – Treasury Brisbane has all of your festive dining covered (yule log included)
Event News

From fancy feasts to the finest at-home spreads – Treasury Brisbane has all of your festive dining covered (yule log included)

26 Nov 2020

December 25 is mere weeks away, festive folks! There’s no finer way to celebrate Christmas than at Treasury Brisbane, with the inner-city gem boasting an array of mouth-watering fare and joyful festivities this silly season. Whether you're searching for the perfect Christmas Day feast, need someone to take care of cooking for you, or you want to throw one impressive office party that your co-workers will never forget, the team at Treasury Brisbane has got plenty of merriment up its sleeves. more

Community
What's on in Brisbane this weekend
Event News

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

26 Nov 2020

If you want to get out and about this weekend, you're in luck as there are plenty of fun things to tackle! From craft-beer festivals and twilight Christmas markets to plant parties and summer jam sessions, you're in for a treat! more

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