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Get a slice of the action at California Lane's new Kill Bill-inspired bar Kiddo — Bars

Get a slice of the action at California Lane’s new Kill Bill-inspired bar Kiddo

23 Oct 2020

Of contemporary cinema's pantheon of visionary directors, Quentin Tarantino is perhaps the most singular of the bunch. His knack for crafting visceral filmic masterpieces has earned him a huge following, and his two-part saga Kill Bill is a cult favourite for many. A martial-arts epic that has endured thanks to its stylised cinematography, iconic action scenes and effortlessly cool aesthetics, the film's impact continues to materialise in unforeseen ways. Fortitude Valley’s newest bar and eatery Kiddo (named after Kill Bill’s lead character Beatrix Kiddo aka The Bride aka Black Mamba – played by Uma Thurman) is taking some cues from QT’s blood-soaked tale of revenge, creating a unique hospitality experience that channels QT's style through its vivid decor, menu of Japanese-fusion eats and selection of creative cocktails. more

Let's get loud – moody rock ‘n' roll-inspired boozer O'Skulligans opens in The Valley — Bars

Let’s get loud – moody rock ‘n’ roll-inspired boozer O’Skulligans opens in The Valley

22 Oct 2020

It's been a weird year for Brisbane's nightlife, but as revellers gradually slink back to their favourite watering holes, Fortitude Valley's bar scene is starting to not only show signs of a bounce back, but also some growth. The Happy Horsemen, the hospitality collective behind bars like Black Bear Lodge, Blute's Bar and The Brightside has shaken up its portfolio, transforming understated cocktail joint Barbara into rough-and-tumble live-music bar O'Skulligans. If you're keen to take a walk on the dark side, don your battle vest or leather jacket and scope out Warner Street's new rowdy resident. more

Felons Brewing Co. expands with a brand-new barrel hall at Howard Smith Wharves

15 Oct 2020

On Friday October 9, Brisbane's beer-loving community woke up to the news that sudsy riverside hub Felons Brewing Co. – a staple of Howard Smith Wharves' popular dining strip – had expanded, opening a massive new venue called Felons Barrel Hall right next door. Putting a modern-Australian spin on a classic German beer-hall concept, Felons Barrel Hall is delivering a fresh experience with the same adventurous spirit inspired by its namesake felons. Think unique barrel-aged beers, a selection of offbeat wines, a punchy new menu of eats and live music every weekend. This arrival is a whopper and a half – here's a look inside ... more

Brisbane Distillery Company expands with a new-look gin school and cocktail bar — Bars

Brisbane Distillery Company expands with a new-look gin school and cocktail bar

01 Oct 2020

It's been less than a year since Brisbane Distillery officially opened the doors to its West End HQ, but already the business has flourished – helping spearhead the ongoing homegrown spirit revolution. Today, Thursday October 1, marks a big step in the distillery's evolution – the crew has expanded its premises to include a swish 23-metre-long cocktail bar and an enhanced gin school, where guests can whip up a bottle of their own devising. This place is a serious gin lover's paradise – take a look inside! more

Boutique wine bar Honour Ave Cellars opens in Graceville — Bars

Boutique wine bar Honour Ave Cellars opens in Graceville

01 Oct 2020

The verdant vineyards of France, Italy and Spain are heralded for good reason. We'll never be ones to knock a heady Bordeaux or a Tuscan chianti, but these titans of viticulture cast a long shadow, one that often masks the product emerging from some of the world's lesser-known wine regions. Graceville's newest boutique wine bar and wine shop Honour Ave Cellars is looking to change that. The intimate plonk parlour is going to bat for some of the world's best unheralded wine hot spots, serving hard-to-find labels from Hungary, Chile, South Africa and even drops from our own backyard. Pair that with some similarly obscure nibbles and you've got yourself one of Brisbane's most singular drinking destinations. It officially opens today – here's what you should know ... more

Uh Oh Spaghettio brings late-night pasta and party vibes to Bakery Lane — Bars

Uh Oh Spaghettio brings late-night pasta and party vibes to Bakery Lane

24 Sep 2020

No shade to the 1:00 am burger, pizza slice or kebab (you've saved our butts many a time), but sometimes we wish we had a bit more of a culinary selection to choose from when it comes to our post-party feed. Arriving on Friday September 25, Uh Oh Spaghettio is a neon-lit late-night pasta parlour that's committed to keeping our stomachs lined all night long, serving up cacio e pepe, Peroni-infused mac'n'cheese, bolognese-topped chips, new-wave wines and signature cocktails until the wee hours. more

Boom! Shake the room – an inner-city bar transforms into a moody underground izakaya — Bars

Boom! Shake the room – an inner-city bar transforms into a moody underground izakaya

22 Sep 2020

As many hospitality operators adapt to the demands of pandemic life, many restaurants, bars and cafes are evolving to meet the new normal. Fortunately for us foodies, many of these moves have produced incredibly tasty results. The venue formerly known as The Boom Boom Room has been given a new direction and a (slightly) different name. Introducing Boom Boom Room Izakaya – a concept blending Japanese-inspired morsels and cocktails with a luxurious jazz-bar aesthetic. more

Bites, beers and beats – Bao Bar unveils its slick South Brisbane home — Bars

Bites, beers and beats – Bao Bar unveils its slick South Brisbane home

10 Sep 2020

If the recent coronavirus-related lockdowns were good for anything, it was for innovation – especially in our hospitality scene. Among the pandemic-inspired experiments to emerge from the first half of the year, Bao Bar's pop-up concept was far and away one of the most popular. When dine-in restrictions eased, the brains behind the idea figured continuing Bao Bar with its own standalone location was a no-brainer. This Sunday September 13, Bao Bar will unveil its new bricks-and-mortar joint in South Brisbane – showcasing a beefed-up selection of fusion-inspired baos plus ice-cold beers to wash down the goodness. more

Get a look inside Newstead's Commercial Road Public Bar ahead of its forthcoming opening — Bars

Get a look inside Newstead’s Commercial Road Public Bar ahead of its forthcoming opening

10 Sep 2020

Peter Gabriel's 1986 smash-hit single 'Sledgehammer' is a quintessential example of the quirky, maximalist fun that was commonplace in the late 1980s. More than 30 years on from its release, the song's influence is still manifesting in unexpected ways. Commercial Road Public Bar is a soon-to-open drinkery shaped and inspired by the bold aesthetic of the decade's music, art and fashion scenes – think New York Fashion Week circa 1989, SMPTE colour bars and tasteful splashes on neon. Combine that with a contemporaneous selection of natural wines and a menu of Italian-inspired bar food and you've got a singularly stylish spot for serendipitous sipping. We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek inside CRPB ahead of its official opening on Wednesday September 9 – here's what you can expect ... more

Fonzie Abbott set to release a guava and mango-flavoured sour beer so that's our summer sips sorted — Bars

Fonzie Abbott set to release a guava and mango-flavoured sour beer so that’s our summer sips sorted

10 Sep 2020

After winning over the caffeine-loving populace with its brilliant brews, Fonzie Abbott turned its attention to brews of a different kind and launched into the craft-beer game in 2018. Since then, the crew have turned into a one-stop libation shop slinging Monday-morning hits of energy through to Sunday arvo sundowners but friends, there's a new beer on the horizon and we're told it's the stuff of dreams, sour dreams to be specific. more

Find your beery bliss at Stafford's Happy Valley Brewing Company — Bars

Find your beery bliss at Stafford’s Happy Valley Brewing Company

27 Aug 2020

The 13-kilometre stretch between Newstead and Northgate is known for being a mircrobrewing black spot. Thanks to tighter council restrictions, few upstart brewing operations have managed to secure a spot, leaving a considerable chunk of Brisbane's craft-beer-loving population without a local brewery to call their own. Well, now that's finally changed. In early August, Happy Valley Brewing Company opened its brewery and taproom on Wolverhampton Street in Stafford after a year-long process of applications and approvals. The response from the community has been immediate – hop heads eager to sample the crew's range of small-batch beers have flocked to the newcomer in droves over its first two weekends of trade, sampling Happy Valley's freeform range of debut drops and soaking in the venue's laid-back and welcoming atmosphere. more

Bald Hills icon Bonny View Hotel gets a spiffy makeover — Bars

Bald Hills icon Bonny View Hotel gets a spiffy makeover

27 Aug 2020

On Thursday August 20, the beloved northside pub and bistro formerly known as the Bonny View Tavern reopened with a new look, new menu and new name. Now known as the Bonny View Hotel, the establishment has been treated to a luxurious makeover to the tune of $1.3 million, which has significantly spruced up the 85-year-old locale with some improved amenities that'll impress, and some new culinary tempters that'll get folks drooling. more

The round-up: Brisbane's best new restaurant and cafe openings of the year (so far) — Bars

The round-up: Brisbane’s best new restaurant and cafe openings of the year (so far)

27 Aug 2020

Look, we get it. Since March there has been a lot happening at home and abroad that has understandably required our attention and shifted our priorities. It's been easy to miss things such as new foodie arrivals, especially when we've been forced to stay inside as much as possible. Seeing that restrictions have eased somewhat, now is a great time to acquaint yourself with these newcomers. We've compiled a handy list of some of the best new restaurant and cafe openings that have occurred over the past few months. more

Trade Coast Hotel embraces a new century with an eye-catching overhaul — Bars

Trade Coast Hotel embraces a new century with an eye-catching overhaul

13 Aug 2020

Few pubs in Brisbane can boast a history as storied as The Pinkenba Hotel. With a lifespan that goes back more than a century, The Pink has been a tried and true oasis for locals living in or around the coastal suburb. After a period of substantial renovations, The Pink has been transformed, boasting a new look and a new name. Introducing Trade Coast Hotel – a modern and multifaceted watering hole perfectly equipped to carry on the venue's legacy for another hundred years. more

Beep, beep – Monkey Shoulder is delivering $1 cocktails from a super-sized cocktail mixer truck this week — Bars

Beep, beep – Monkey Shoulder is delivering $1 cocktails from a super-sized cocktail mixer truck this week

10 Aug 2020

You've heard of The Big Pineapple. You've definitely heard of The Big Banana. But, have you heard of the big cocktail mixer? The whisky wizards from Monkey Shoulder are about to change that, as they have a big surprise up their sleeve that will send Brisbane cocktail enthusiasts into a frenzy – a super-sized cocktail mixer truck. Over the next week, the brand is driving across Brisbane to deliver $1 cocktails (yes, you read that right) in partnership with some of the city’s best cocktail bars. Feeling thirsty? It all kicks off this Thursday August 13 when the mammoth mixer truck parks up at a certain inner-city drinking den. more

New taps, new tastes, new lease on life – get a look at Dalgety 2.0 Public House — Bars

New taps, new tastes, new lease on life – get a look at Dalgety 2.0 Public House

23 Jul 2020

The nighttime hub perched at the junction of Vernon Terrace, Macquarie Street and Florence Street in Teneriffe is looking a bit more animated lately. If we had to put our finger on it, we reckon it has something to do with the fact that beloved establishment Dalgety Public House is open once again. Yes, that's right – there's a new set of hands at the helm of Dalgety 2.0. The crew is aiming to re-establish the venue as a go-to destination for drinks and gastropub feeds. Want to know what's changed? Read on! more

City Winery arrives on Edward Street with a pop-up cellar door — Bars

City Winery arrives on Edward Street with a pop-up cellar door

16 Jul 2020

In great news for city-based oenophiles, the minds behind Gerler Wines' City Winery on Wandoo Street, Adam Penberthy and Dave Cush, are bringing the brand's much-sipped libations to Edward Street. The pop-up cellar door – which swings open its doors today, Wednesday July 15 – will offer wine tastings, food-and-wine pairing experiences, wine-blending workshops and much more. more

Eleven Rooftop Bar transforms into open-air Mexican restaurant MAYA — Bars

Eleven Rooftop Bar transforms into open-air Mexican restaurant MAYA

09 Jul 2020

The year so far has been unpredictable, to say the least. When it comes to weathering the storm from a hospitality standpoint, many operators believe the best response is to be unpredictable in turn. Local restaurateurs Jason and Katie Coates count themselves among this group. The duo has utilised the lockdown to initiate change on a significant scale, completely overhauling Eleven Rooftop Bar – one of The Valley's most beloved nightspots – and transforming it into MAYA Mexican. The venue will open officially on Saturday July 11, here's what you can expect ... more

Neighbourhood favourite Suburban Social expands with its brand-new Holland Park local

09 Jul 2020

When it comes to nailing a neighbourhood pub in 2020, one must pay attention to all of the details. It's not enough to have a cracking beer selection – a good bar should also boast a warm atmosphere, outgoing and attentive staff, and a food selection that sits a few notches above what could be considered standard. The crew behind Chapel Hill haunt Suburban Social have been delivering on all counts since opening the bar in 2016, but now the team is looking to elevate their game considerably with their second venue, which opened over the weekend in Holland Park. more

In good spirits – Hennessy treats hard-working hospo heroes to dinner and drinks — Bars

In good spirits – Hennessy treats hard-working hospo heroes to dinner and drinks

29 Jun 2020

A regular fixture on bar shelves around the world, luxe liquor Hennessy has long been a favourite tipple among seasoned swiggers. In 1992, hip-hop icon Tupac even dedicated a whole song to his love of the brown bottle. To help reciprocate the love, Hennessy is extending a helping hand to the bartenders, waiters and restaurateurs that faithfully serve its spirit. The cognac giant has revealed its hospitality recovery initiative, which is set to provide struggling hospo workers with a free dinner and drinks on them. Now, that's sure to go down a treat. more

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