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Soak up Mediterranean vibes at Victoria Point's tapas and cocktail spot Long Island Bar & Kitchen
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Soak up Mediterranean vibes at Victoria Point’s tapas and cocktail spot Long Island Bar & Kitchen

As Brisbane continues to slowly expand outward, the demand for quality hospitality options beyond the inner suburbs grows in tandem. Suburban pockets are flourishing, offering an alternative to those that would prefer to spend their money on food and drink than Uber rides. Long Island in Victoria Point is a newcomer to the scene that looks to provide a composed and contemporary experience to locals of Redland Bay, pairing minimalist Mediterranean-inspired aesthetics with a menu of share-style plates and cocktail jugs – a dynamite combo, if you ask us. more

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Rooftop bar Sonny's brings Tex-Mex fare and margaritas to Milton
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Rooftop bar Sonny’s brings Tex-Mex fare and margaritas to Milton

As the home of some of Brisbane's most iconic breweries and sitting right on the fringe of Caxton Street, Milton has a reputation as a destination for good times. It's newest rooftop bar, however, might be a little unexpected – and we can guarantee that you won't have guessed its location. Sonny's officially opens this Friday, March 11, serving up Tex-Mex delights, tantalising margs and a killer atmosphere – and it's certain to draw a crowd. more

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Spritzes grow on trees at new garden bar and kitchen Newstead Social
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Spritzes grow on trees at new garden bar and kitchen Newstead Social

When we think of pubs, we typically think of saucy chicken parmigiana, steaks and frosty pints of beer. Not often do we spy a saloon boasting lush greenery on the ceiling, chandeliers, oysters, giant charcuterie platters and giant spritz trees. Well, that's exactly what Newstead Social – a new kind of public bar open now on Masters Street – is offering. This pub-meets-garden-bar is rewriting the rulebook when it comes to locals-oriented hospitality – here's what's on offer ... more

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Catalina, a beach-club-inspired restaurant boasting skyline views, opens in South Brisbane
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Catalina, a beach-club-inspired restaurant boasting skyline views, opens in South Brisbane

A beach club with no beach. It sounds odd on paper, we know, but hold your skepticism for a moment longer. Catalina Rooftop, South Brisbane's brand-new rooftop bar, restaurant and lounge, might not have the sand to go with its resort-inspired aesthetic, but it more than makes up for it with panoramic skyline views, a 30-metre infinity pool (complete with cushy day beds for hire), a menu of Mediterranean-meets-Japanese fare (including sashimi, Moreton Bay bug raviolo and lobster thermidor) and a drinks menu boasting double magnums of rosé and an assortment of refreshing cocktails. This jaw-dropping locale officially opens today, Friday February 18, and is a must-visit venue for those craving a taste of Dubai, St Tropez and Las Vegas luxury. more

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Valley Hops Brewing | Brisbane's best beer gardens and outdoor bars
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The round-up: Brisbane’s best beer gardens and outdoor bars to visit before summer ends

It’s almost a scientific fact that the best way to enjoy the sizzling summer months is to embrace it and find a comfortable perch to blow the froth off a cold beverage or two in one of Brisbane’s many beer gardens. Our winter hibernation has ended – now it’s the time to get our dishevelled selves some sun. Here are some of the best beer gardens and outdoor bars to seek out this summer. more

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Slurpee who? Cool down with El Camino Cantina's Summer of Swirls dual frozen margaritas
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Slurpee who? Cool down with El Camino Cantina’s Summer of Swirls dual frozen margaritas

Ah, summer in Queensland. The last couple of days have truly reminded us just how hot – and humid – it can get. When you can't escape the heat, there's nothing quite like a cool iced bev to regulate your temperature from the inside, out. To help, El Camino Cantina has just launched its limited-edition Summer of Swirls dual frozen margaritas, giving us an adults-only version of a summertime favourite. more

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Lauded sommelier Ian Trinkle opens boutique wine space Wineism in Albion
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Lauded sommelier Ian Trinkle opens boutique wine space Wineism in Albion

For the oenophiles of Brisbane, the name Ian Trinkle is synonymous with exceptional wine. The renowned sommelier was responsible for the curation of the award-winning wine lists at Aria Brisbane and Howard Smith Wharves, and is now turning his attention to crafting an expansive selection that knows no bounds, available to the public whenever they desire. Together with his wife Liz Trinkle and long-time family friend Aaron Mullan, Ian has launched Wineism, a first-of-its-kind boutique wine space in the heart of Albion. more

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Slake your thirst with some sudsy sips at West End's new brewery Parched
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Slake your thirst with some sudsy sips at West End’s new brewery Parched

With the summer temperatures being what they are, there's a seriously high chance that your thirst levels are elevated above normal. If the heat has left you craving a cold one, then allow us to introduce you to Parched – an appropriately named brewery that officially opened its doors to the public last week. With 16 taps dedicated to pouring thirst-quenching tipples and a kitchen specialising in elevated pub-style eats, Parched is poised to become a popular summer respite for connecting, socialising, sipping and snacking. more


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Newstead's Range Brewing unveils its new-look taproom
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Newstead’s Range Brewing unveils its new-look taproom

Craft-beer brewing is all about experimentation – trying new ingredient combinations in an effort to create something flavoursome and exciting. Few breweries in the Brisbane scene experiment more than Range Brewing, a Newstead-based hub built on an ethos of envelope-pushing exploration and evolution. Four years on and Range Brewing's reputation for innovation has spread across Australia. Now, before the year closes, the brew crew has given its Brisbane taproom a slick makeover, matching Range's boundary-nudging brewing approach with a stylish and sustainable aesthetic. more

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Much-loved Sunshine Coast brewery Brouhaha opens a mammoth second location in Baringa
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Much-loved Sunshine Coast brewery Brouhaha opens a mammoth second location in Baringa

Since its 2016 opening, Brouhaha has made some serious waves in the Australian craft-brewing scene. What started as a passion project for Sunshine Coast mates Julian, Jeff, Dave and Matt – who set out to build a modest, no-fuss brewery – has grown enormously, much more than they could have ever imagined. After receiving numerous awards and gaining a seriously loyal following, Brouhaha soon outgrew its humble Maleny digs. Friday December 17 marked the beginning of a new chapter for the brewery with the opening of a second location in Baringa – with the capacity to increase production by 500 percent. more

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Down drinkable ales at Ploughman's Enoggera microbrewery and taproom
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Down drinkable ales at Ploughman’s Enoggera microbrewery and taproom

Few suburban bars can boast as loyal a fanbase as Ploughman in Alderley. The low-key libation station has championed interesting and invigorating drinks since opening in 2016, becoming a second home for locals of Brisbane’s northwestern suburbs seeking a taste of the latest craft beer, lo-fi wine and small-batch spirits. This year has seen Ploughman evolve. Now, instead of just selling craft beer to thirsty tipple seekers, the crew is making them! Today marks the official opening of Ploughman’s new microbrewery HQ in Enoggera, where limited runs of Ploughman’s own artfully designed ales can be enjoyed straight from the source. more

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Coffee powerhouse Bellissimo transforms its old Bulimba roastery into a chic eatery and bar
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Coffee powerhouse Bellissimo transforms its old Bulimba roastery into a chic eatery and bar

Ask any flat-white fiend in Bulimba where they get their caffeinated fix from and there's a good chance they'll point you in the direction of Bellissimo. The award-winning coffee maker has boasted a presence in the leafy neighbourhood for years – roasting, packaging, distributing and serving lattes and long blacks from its warehouse near the river end of Oxford Street. Following on from the October opening of its Coorparoo headquarters, Bellissimo has transformed its Bulimba locale into an enticing eatery serving salmon gravlax on toasted brioche, truffle-infused scrambled eggs and fried-chicken burgers alongside cocktails, craft beer and, of course, plenty of coffee. more

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Fire up the foodie signal – comic-book-inspired bar 1st Edition opens in Fortitude Valley
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Fire up the foodie signal – comic-book-inspired bar 1st Edition opens in Fortitude Valley

It's time to don our secret identities and slip into our spandex costumes – all superheroes are urged to seek out 1st Edition, The Valley's brand-new comic–book–inspired bar and eatery. Tucked away in an out-of-the-way location in California Lane, 1st Edition is drawing inspo from the pages of comics and graphic novels for its range of punchy plates and tongue-tantalising tipples. Hop in the Batmobile, jump in the Quinjet or make like Spider-Man and swing through for a visit ... more

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Head to Teneriffe joint, Rita's Tequila and Taqueria, for mezcal, margaritas and playful non-Mexican cuisine
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Head to Teneriffe joint, Rita’s Tequila and Taqueria, for mezcal, margaritas and playful non-Mexican cuisine

We're calling it now – this summer will be the season of margaritas. Give us agave in abundance, all the citrus juice we can handle and a silly amount of salt and we'll be content. Rita's Tequila and Taqueria – the new bar and eatery from the spaghetti-slinging Siffredi's crew – is making margaritas galore at its location at the base of the Australian Mercantile Land & Finance Woolstores on Vernon Terrace in Teneriffe. In addition to mouth-watering riffs on the zingy cocktail staple, expect a playful take on Mexican snacks (including braised roo tail tacos and raw tuna tostadas) and some breezy street-side ambiance. more

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Raise the roof – Valley Hops Brewing unveils its sun-soaked brewhouse and bar
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Raise the roof – Valley Hops Brewing unveils its sun-soaked brewhouse and bar

Brisbane has craft breweries popping up everywhere these days, from the backstreets of suburban industrial estates to the gently lapping banks of the Brisbane River. Up until now, every craft-beer maker has been more or less earthbound, with tanks firmly secured to terrestrial foundations. Valley Hops Brewing is taking the art of beer making to new heights, literally – its newly opened brewhouse and bar sits several levels above terra firma on the roof of Fortitude Valley icon Cloudland. Boasting a vantage point above the nightlife precinct's heaving streets and a range of brews inspired by The Valley's people, places and moments in time, Valley Hops is a novel addition to Brisbane's bar scene and is shaping up to be a popular destination for summertime sipping. more

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Brewtide, Albion's new craft-beer brewery, bar and cellar, starts pouring at Craft'd Grounds
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Brewtide, Albion’s new craft-beer brewery, bar and cellar, starts pouring at Craft’d Grounds

Albion's dining and lifestyle precinct Craft'd Grounds has been touted as a year-defining arrival for Brisbane's hospitality scene. Our excitement levels have grown with every drip-fed announcement of Craft'd Grounds' residents. With a brewery, bottle shop, coffee roaster, restaurant and deli all on the cards, we found ourselves wondering how it was all meant to fit. Well, our questions have been partly answered with the soft opening of Brewtide, a craft-beer brewery, taphouse and cellar that is championing local output and independent alcohol makers from across the country. If you've been champing at the bit to drink deeply from Brewtide's frosty schooners, here is your first chance. more

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Mitchelton bar The Woods expands with secretive cocktail parlour, The Bothy, and a new bottle-shop extension
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Mitchelton bar The Woods expands with secretive cocktail parlour, The Bothy, and a new bottle-shop extension

If you go down to The Woods today, you're sure of a big surprise. The beloved Mitchelton-based neighbourhood haunt has made a few new additions to its Blackwood Street residence in recent months, expanding its footprint by opening an intimate cocktail bar and an expertly curated bottle-shop next door to its existing boozer. With craft beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, lunch and dinner all catered for under one roof, The Woods is setting the standard for what a suburban watering hole is capable of. more

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Savour masala koftas, barramundi paratha pockets and Thai mango martinis at Teneriffe newcomer Aji
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Savour masala koftas, barramundi paratha pockets and Thai mango martinis at Teneriffe newcomer Aji

Stroll along Vernon Terrace these days and you'll find the leafy Teneriffe promenade flush with enticing eating options, from long-standing favourites like Beccofino and Zero Fox to fresh faces like Unbearable Bagels and Rita's Tacos & Tequila. The heaving hospitality hub shows no sign of boiling over, with newcomer Aji keeping the pot simmering with its injection of spice-infused nosh and zippy cocktails. more

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It's Still A Secret turns the lights on at its 70s-inspired South Brisbane music venue and bar
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It’s Still A Secret turns the lights on at its 70s-inspired South Brisbane music venue and bar

What might have been a secret before is confidential no more – It's Still A Secret, the sibling of Woolloongabba sipping spot Can You Keep A Secret is officially opening to the public this Friday November 5. The live-music venue and bar will be celebrating its launch with a three-day program jam-packed with song and revelry, transforming its South Brisbane locale into a hub of good tunes and good times. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek inside the antique-filled venue ahead of this weekend's festivities. more

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New-wave wines, beers and snacks are served at Brighton watering hole Willow Neighbourhood Bar
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New-wave wines, beers and snacks are served at Brighton watering hole Willow Neighbourhood Bar

Every community needs a coffee spot to call its own. That has – and will continue to be – a necessity. But what about a neighbourhood watering hole? Surely afternoon knock-offs are as integral to our weekly ritual as our morning caffeine constitutional. The coastal northern suburb of Brighton has long been overshadowed by its neighbouring hubs Sandgate and Redcliffe, with only a handful of local post-dusk destinations situated within easy walking distance to call its own. The team behind Willow Coffee + Pantry has taken it upon itself to add to the suburb's nighttime offering, expanding its footprint and menu to become dreamy drinkery Willow Neighbourhood Bar. With a selection of shareable snacks and a range of tastebud-tantalising tipples available, Willow is now perfectly suited to cater to the morning crowd and evening outings. more