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Nab a slab of CHETTI, the new amaretto and cola-flavoured ready-to-drink beverage
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Nab a slab of CHETTI, the new amaretto and cola-flavoured ready-to-drink beverage

Much like peanut butter and jelly, cherry and cola is one of those flavour combinations that just makes sense. For years, cherry cola has been a favourite for millions of soda drinkers worldwide. Now, two best mates on the Gold Coast are revolutionising the way we enjoy cherry cola-flavoured drinks with a new boozy amaretto and cola ready-to-drink beverage. Looking for a tasty tipple to bring to your next summer soiree? This is it. more

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Pavement Whispers: first details revealed of The Star Brisbane's Sky Deck venues Aloria, Babblers and Cicada Blu
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Pavement Whispers: first details revealed of The Star Brisbane’s Sky Deck venues Aloria, Babblers and Cicada Blu

A high-end woodfire-powered grill serving premium dry-aged beef and world-class seafood. A casual all-day diner exuding charm in spades. A buzzy open-air bar boasting some of the best views in The City. The Star Brisbane has dropped exciting details and first-look renders of the venues that will soon call its 250-m-long rooftop playground home – and they don't disappoint. Read on to get the scoop! more

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Nouveau Cordeaux – one of West End's best bar and nosh spots is evolving
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Nouveau Cordeaux – one of West End’s best bar and nosh spots is evolving

Some exciting things are happening at the Orleigh Park-end of Montague Road. Cordeaux Social Club, one of 2022's most well-received cafe and bar openings, has just cut the ribbon on a brand-new courtyard space, complete with an outdoor bar and shaded picnic tables. That's not all that's new – an expanded licence means Cordeaux is opening later on weekends, and it has a whole new menu of small plates and substantials to enjoy alongside fun wines and cocktails. Take a peek ... more

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White Lies Brewing is now pouring pints at its Seventeen Mile Rocks brewery and taproom
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White Lies Brewing is now pouring pints at its Seventeen Mile Rocks brewery and taproom

Since opening its Sumner taproom in 2016, White Lies Brewing has been a cherished watering hole for locals of Brisbane's southwest neighbourhoods. For its latest venture, it’s continuing to fly the flag for the outer suburbs, opening a brand-new production brewery and taproom in Seventeen Mile Rocks. Book a table for a session with pals, or pop in and grab some takeaways before a picnic at Rocks Riverside – either way, White Lies Brewing is there for you. more

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Silly season sorted – here are the top spots to celebrate Christmas in The City
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Silly season sorted – here are the top spots to celebrate Christmas in The City

If you're yet to clue onto the sudden influx of decorations, we have some slightly stressful, but very exciting news for you. Christmas in nearly here, and while some of us have been prepping for the festive season months in advance and already have their Christmas plans sorted (we're looking at you November tree assemblers), for the slightly less organised folk, this round-up is for you. From end-of-year parties and after-work watering holes to Christmas long lunches and festive dinners, this list of top spots in The City is sure to assist in your silly season planning. more

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Frank's Social Club is serving sourdough toasties, small plates and spicy margaritas in Paddington
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Frank’s Social Club is serving sourdough toasties, small plates and spicy margaritas in Paddington

A cosy spot nestled at the end of an iconic heritage-listed theatre building in Paddington has recently been reborn as a neighbourhood bar. Frank's Social Club officially opened last week on Latrobe Terrace, enticing those passing by with a tip-top range of toasties during the day and share boards and cocktails at night. We stopped by for a sticky-beak – here's what we saw ... more


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Step into the holiday season with a Santa-approved sip session at Savile Row
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Step into the holiday season with a Santa-approved sip session at Savile Row

The end of the year is looming, which means our social calendars are starting to rapidly fill up with functions, parties and after-work drink dates. Looking for a venue to host this year’s Christmas party or your annual friendmas? It's hard to beat Savile Row. Whatever the occasion may be, Fortitude Valley’s top-tier tipple joint is sure to have you feeling holly jolly this festive season. more

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Blue Bear Coffee House is now open at night as Hank's Wine Bar, a local haunt serving small plates and fun wines
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Blue Bear Coffee House is now open at night as Hank’s Wine Bar, a local haunt serving small plates and fun wines

Have you met Hank? Yes, we're talking about the great dane puppy that holds court at Blue Bear Coffee House on James Street most weekends. We're also talking about Hank's – Blue Bear's new wine bar persona, which is named in honour of the popular pooch. Hank's Wine Bar is serving up bar snacks, plates of smoked meat-laden pasta and natty wines, plus plenty of Blue Bear's convivial charm. more

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Melbourne's lauded Neo cocktail bar PAR. is taking over Before + After for a night of innovative drinks
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Melbourne’s lauded Neo cocktail bar PAR. is taking over Before + After for a night of innovative drinks

One of the most exciting newcomers on the Melbourne bar scene is popping up to Brisbane to show off its inventive approach to hospitality. Tony Huang and Tim Pope – two thirds of the team behind PAR. in Fitzroy – will be slinging sips at Before + After on Tuesday November 21, giving Brisbane drinkers a taste of their carefully crafted, pre-batched, conversation-starting signatures. more

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The round-up: what restaurants and bars are open on Monday night in Brisbane
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The round-up: what restaurants and bars are open on Monday night in Brisbane

If you’ve never experienced the Monday blues then you must be a robot. Just kidding (sort of), but starting the work week after the dizzying delights of the weekend can be a little bit soul destroying. Our solution is to extend some more of that fun into Monday. “How?”, we hear you ask. Simple – book in for dinner out one Monday night. Brisbane’s not as sleepy as it used to be. These days there are countless venues that are open for Monday-night trading, from fine-dining institutions to reliable neighbourhood eateries (and more than a few bars, too). If you want to line up a hot dinner date before the week gets too hectic, or if you're in hospo and are looking to make the most of your weekend, check out Brisbane’s Monday night scene and see what’s open using this handy list. more

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Industry Beans | Best cafes, bars and restaurants in Newstead
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The round-up: here are Newstead’s best cafes, bars and restaurants

Recent years have seen Newstead evolve into a nexus of high-end hospitality, rivalling The City and Fortitude Valley as Brisbane's go-to dining destination. From izakaya-style vinyl bars, widely regarded breweries and flame-powered eateries to coffee-slinging outposts from nationally regarded roasters, if there's one spot guaranteed to deliver great nosh, it's Newstead. We've gathered our favourite cafes, bars and restaurants in the area into one handy list – here are our picks ... more

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Coffee by day, vino at night – West End cafe and wine bar GoodGood lives up to its name
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Coffee by day, vino at night – West End cafe and wine bar GoodGood lives up to its name

Tucked inside a converted warehouse on a West End backstreet is GoodGood, a coffee slinger from the Little Peaches crew that has been operating under the radar for a little while now. In great news for local oenophiles, GoodGood has recently started opening in the evenings as a wine bar, pouring natty wines and mixing up OG cocktails, while also dishing up crispy pizzas as snacks. We took a look inside – read on for our findings ... more

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Pavement Whispers: Pawn & Co, a nightclub where everything is for sale, is opening soon in The Valley
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Pavement Whispers: Pawn & Co, a nightclub where everything is for sale, is opening soon in The Valley

A lot of thought goes into the design of a space, particularly the decor. If done well, guests might be encouraged to take inspiration for their own home decorating – they may even look up the designers, artists or furniture brands that contribute to a space and source some pieces for themselves. At Pawn & Co, a world-first club of curiosities opening soon in The Valley, if you see something you like, you can buy it – then and there. Boasting a list of interactive carnival-inspired cocktails, an in-house perfumery and a mechanical snow globe bar, this immersive retail and cocktail experience is shaping up to be unlike anything else we’ve seen. Here’s what we know … more

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Fortitude Valley favourite Dark Red unveils its new laneway cocktail bar
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Fortitude Valley favourite Dark Red unveils its new laneway cocktail bar

One of The Valley's most beloved haunts has expanded. Last month, Dark Red – a cosy repository of Italian-made wine and Italian varietals – lifted the cloche on a brand-new cocktail bar next door. Serving fruit-forward cocktails made using seasonal produce and small-batch spirits, Dark Red has rounded into a versatile joint for intimate date nights, animated group hangs and impromptu parties. Take a peek inside ... more

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Sunsets Rooftop | Brisbane's best rooftop bars | The Weekend Edition
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The round-up: soak up sun or starlight at the best rooftop bars in Brisbane

When the weather is turning it on, there's no better feeling than getting elevated. We love flocking to our closest rooftop bar, getting sky high and soaking up the rays while taking in a killer view. Brisbane's skyline is slowly filling in with some top-notch rooftop bars, and we've taken it upon ourselves to list some of Brisbane's best. Forget your fear of heights – once you take in the vistas at these elevated haunts, you'll never want to come back down to earth. more

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Pavement Whispers: get the scoop on Petite, the forthcoming French-inspired wine bar from the Happy Boy team
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Pavement Whispers: get the scoop on Petite, the forthcoming French-inspired wine bar from the Happy Boy team

News is coming in thick and fast from East Street, where the crew behind Happy Boy is in the midst of some exciting manoeuvres. This month the team launched Mini, a pop-up bistro serving French-inspired fare. While Mini is an exciting standalone eatery in its own right, the temporary concept is doubling as an incubator and pilot program for the team's next venue – wine bar and small plates specialist Petite. Here's what we know ... more

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Delight-ful sips – Brookie's Gin and The Smoking Camel pair up for a tasty Turkish delight-infused collab
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Delight-ful sips – Brookie’s Gin and The Smoking Camel pair up for a tasty Turkish delight-infused collab

There's only one thing we like more than gin, and that's gin that is infused with the flavours of one of our favourite sweet treats – Turkish delight. Beloved Byron Bay booze distillery Brookie's Gin has partnered with Middle Eastern restaurant The Smoking Camel to create a Turkish Delight Gin that is sure to have your taste buds tingling. Tempted for a taste? Keep reading for all of the delectable details ... more