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The year in review: 2019's biggest openings — Bars

The year in review: 2019’s biggest openings

19 Dec 2019

After the blockbuster year Brisbane's food scene experienced in 2018, you'd be forgiven for thinking that 2019 would be hard-pressed to to follow suit. Now that we sit on the precipice of a new decade, we've got the perfect vantage point to look back on the year that as. From our point of view, 2019 has not only matched 2018's gargantuan effort, but has even surpassed it! This year Brisbane was the beneficiary of several new restaurants, bars, cafes, breweries and live-music venues – with homegrown heroes and international names establishing must-try venues all over town. From Howard Smith Wharves consolidating its position as Brisbane's go-to dining precinct to the emergence of Fortitude Valley's Ada Lane as a hospitality juggernaut in its own right, 2019 has proven to be a landmark year in Brisbane's history. To celebrate this milestone stretch, we've cast our eye back over 2019 and… more

Hello Please unveils its new Fish Lane digs and menu of Southeast Asian eats — Bars

Hello Please unveils its new Fish Lane digs and menu of Southeast Asian eats

12 Dec 2019

Since the earliest days of the Fish Lane boom, Hello Please has been humbly hawking some of Brisbane's finest Vietnamese-inspired street food. The little shipping container kitchen that could, Hello Please has stood the test of time despite being conceived as a temporary fixture from its conception. As Fish Lane starts to fill in its remaining nooks and crannies, Hello Please has evolved – securing a permanent spot further down the laneway. Officially open to the public as of Tuesday December 10, Hello Please 2.0 has given its team more elbow room to experiment and deliver a complete expression of their stand-out booze and food selection. more

Belgian-style beers a specialty at Northgate newcomer Fick Brewing Company — Bars

Belgian-style beers a specialty at Northgate newcomer Fick Brewing Company

12 Dec 2019

The strongest relationships are built on a foundation of common ground, and for Nadresha Costa and Fabrizio Ceccarelli a shared interest in beer proved to be the spark for not only their romance, but their new business. The pair's brand-new brewing operation Fick is injecting a thirst-quenching dose of boutique craft-beer goodness into Brisbane's northern suburbs, pouring fresh Belgian-style ales at its Northgate brewery and taproom. more

Junk Bar | Brisbane's best cocktail bars | The Weekend Edition — Bars

The round-up: Brisbane’s ten best cocktail bars as voted by you

12 Dec 2019

With party season officially upon us, it may feel like a cocktail is permanently attached to your hand like a delicious, Vermouth-tasting third limb (we definitely aren't complaining). Earlier this year, we asked The Weekend Edition readers to vote for their favourite (and most frequented) cocktail bars for the 2019 EAT/drink Awards, and we have heard you loud and clear. The battle for Brisbane's best cocktail bar got serious, so we suggest if you consider yourself a cocktail connoisseur of sorts, that you make a pit-stop at every entry on this fish-bowl sized list – the ten best cocktail bars in our great city. more

Tetto Rooftop Bar and Corbett & Claude bring coastal-Italian vibes to Everton Park — Bars

Tetto Rooftop Bar and Corbett & Claude bring coastal-Italian vibes to Everton Park

12 Dec 2019

Stretching from Positano to Vietri Sul Mare, Italy's legendary Amalfi Coast is regarded as one of the most beautiful seaside stretches in all of Europe. Picturesque coastal vistas, pastel-coloured seaside towns, phenomenal beaches – there's a good reason the region is a must-visit holiday destination. But what if you didn't need to board a plane and travel across the globe to experience a slice of this paradise? Tetto Rooftop Bar is a chic drinks destination inspired by the sun-soaked bars of coastal Italy. Officially opening today, Tetto joins eatery Corbett & Claude as the newest arrivals at Everton Plaza's Park Lane precinct, creating a sceney two-level hub of on-point Italian-inspired hospitality. more

Hospitality that hits the mark – Oche opens in Fortitude Valley — Bars

Hospitality that hits the mark – Oche opens in Fortitude Valley

05 Dec 2019

Limber up your throwing arm – a brand-new analogue social experience has arrived in Brisbane and it is looking to reinvigorate an age-old classic. Oche – pronounced 'ockey' – is Fortitude Valley's newest watering hole, but this spot is so much more than just a bar. The Oslo-born concept is giving the game of darts a modern polish, creating a lively hub where punters can get competitive with pals over a game while enjoying local brews, salivation-worthy cocktails and one-handed fare conceived by some fine-dining wizards. Oche officially opens tomorrow, Saturday December 7, but we've got a first-look for you right now ... more

Craft your own artisanal gin at West End's Brisbane Distillery Company — Bars

Craft your own artisanal gin at West End’s Brisbane Distillery Company

28 Nov 2019

The artisan spirit trend has Australia firmly within its grasp, with small-batch distilleries crafting drops to rival international juggernauts in quality. Brisbane is now fostering its own burgeoning distillery scene, with community-oriented Brisbane Distillery Company leading the charge when it comes to variety. Nestled in the leafy heart of West End, Brisbane Distillery is not only producing its own batches of gin, vodka and rhum, it's on-site gin school is giving folks the chance to concoct and take home a gin of their own creation. more

Stairway to heaven – Toombul lifts the veil on its anticipated dining playground UPSTAIRS — Bars

Stairway to heaven – Toombul lifts the veil on its anticipated dining playground UPSTAIRS

28 Nov 2019

For much of its 50-year existence, Toombul Shopping Centre has played second fiddle to Westfield Chermside as the go-to shopping and dining destination for locals of Brisbane's northern suburbs. Well, the status quo is set to shift thanks to Toombul's first-of-its-kind dining and entertainment hub UPSTAIRS. The brand-new precinct officially opened to the public last week, showing off its first wave of killer eateries. Come and get a closer look at some of the mouth-watering arrivals ... more

Barko & Co opens a new location at West Village's The Garden Pantry — Bars

Barko & Co opens a new location at West Village’s The Garden Pantry

28 Nov 2019

In May this year, Teneriffe's cafe scene scored a charming environmentally conscious brunch spot in the form of Barko & Co. The riverside hub quickly caught on with ethically and sustainably minded eaters, and it's been welcoming hordes of guests through its doors ever since. On Friday November 15, the Barko & Co team unveiled a sibling venue in the heart of West End, opening in prime position at The Garden Pantry in West Village. Fans of Barko & Co's brunch style now have a second outpost to source it, but this venue has the added benefit of nighttime trade – complete with cocktails, wines and a menu of Spanish-meets-Australian eats. more

Release the hounds – BrewDog officially opens its Brisbane brewery — Bars

Release the hounds – BrewDog officially opens its Brisbane brewery

21 Nov 2019

Picture Brisbane's craft-beer brewing scene as a dog park, and every pooch within it represents a local brewery. If you look around, you'll notice there are dogs of every shape and size marking their territory, from grizzled veterans with greying muzzles to hyperactive newcomers eager to play. Tomorrow, Thursday November 21, BrewDog opens its first (and highly anticipated) Australian brewery and taproom, marking a the arrival of a new big dog on the scene. With a reach spanning continents and 94 bars (yes, you read that right) to its name, you'd think a hound of this size would be an intimidating arrival. Not so! This canine is shaping up to be an incredibly friendly addition to the park, eager to be a constructive and supportive contributor to Brisbane's thriving craft-beer market. BrewDog is officially off the leash, and it wants to get to know you. more

Step right up – Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq opens at UPSTAIRS at Toombul — Bars

Step right up – Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq opens at UPSTAIRS at Toombul

14 Nov 2019

It's hard not to succumb to the allure of a carnival – the bright lights, adrenaline-fuelled attractions and covetable prizes make for an exhilarating experience. That being said, carnivals are typically transient, with various roaming operations popping up for a few nights of fun before moving on. Aside from the EKKA, it's hard to know exactly when you'll be able to savour convivial funfair delights again. Well, until now. Today, Thursday November 14, marks the arrival of Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq – a modern interpretation of the classic carnival spectacular. This all-in-one entertainment concept is bringing the dazzling spectacle of the fairground to Toombul's new dining playground UPSTAIRS, from its cutting-edge arcade games, sideshow thrill rides and menu of eye-popping eats and drinks – on offer seven days a week. more

Sip from the source – Aether Brewing opens its Northgate taproom — Bars

Sip from the source – Aether Brewing opens its Northgate taproom

14 Nov 2019

Brisbane's craft-beer brewing scene continues to expand at a cracking pace, with new outfits sprouting up across town while veterans of the scene grow to cater to the city's insatiable demand. Aether Brewing has evolved into one of Brisbane's preeminent brewing operations since launching in Milton three years ago. Late last year, the Aether crew opened a sizeable new brewhouse in Northgate, upping its production capabilities far beyond its Milton home. Now, the team are letting folks come in and sample freshly brewed pours at its brand-new taproom. If you're an OG Aether fan (or are a northside local looking for a new weekend haunt), this is the spot to get a taste of the brewery's heralded product. more

Portside Wharf welcomes chic wine bar @ Mr and Mrs Jones — Bars

Portside Wharf welcomes chic wine bar @ Mr and Mrs Jones

14 Nov 2019

It's a crime to have to travel far for a good drop – if you ask us, every suburb deserves a quality wine bar to call its own. We're fairly certain Karen Phillips – the owner of new Portside wine bar @ Mr and Mrs Jones – would agree. This classy wine-diner boasts a stellar array of vino to sip, but it isn't simply a one-dimensional pit-stop for those looking to wet their whistle. @ Mr and Mrs Jones is also dishing up divine plates conceived and cooked by a hatted chef, meaning that if you simply have to travel to get your wine fix, @ Mr and Mrs Jones is worth making tracks for. more

Barbecue Mafia sets down roots with Chelmer restaurant — Bars

Barbecue Mafia sets down roots with Chelmer restaurant

14 Nov 2019

Like any restaurant with a little experience under its belt, there comes a time when even a pop-up seeks to settle down. After dozens of sell out appearances across town, American-style barbecue purveyor Barbecue Mafia has brought its signature slow and smoky flavours to a permanent restaurant in Chelmer. more

The Billykart Kitchen crew unveils its burger joint concept Bender's Bar in West End — Bars

The Billykart Kitchen crew unveils its burger joint concept Bender’s Bar in West End

07 Nov 2019

Billykart Kitchen's cheeseburger has a formidable reputation. Serious die-hard burger lovers place it amongst Brisbane's best, and it has evolved from being one of Billykart's most underrated menu choices to a having a full-blown bar concept inspired by its popularity. After seducing the tastebuds of West End locals with his burger-centric outlet Billykart Bar, Ben O'Donoghue and his culinary crew have shifted the concept across the road for new neighbourhood bar and burger joint Bender's. Bender's Bar officially opens today, Thursday November 7, giving fans of Billykart Bar's burgers and sides more room to munch. more

From Byron to Brisbane – Stone & Wood opens its Fortitude Valley brewery — Bars

From Byron to Brisbane – Stone & Wood opens its Fortitude Valley brewery

07 Nov 2019

Back in 2008 – when Australia's craft-beer scene was in its infancy – it was a humble Byron Bay-based brewery that first forged some of the initial major in-roads into Australia's consumer consciousness. As craft beer has vied for a larger piece of mainstream beer's market share over the past decade, Stone & Wood has emerged as one of the leading names of Australia's new wave of boutique booze. Now, as one of the elder statesmen of the scene, Stone & Wood's reach has spread far and wide, but the brand has retained its staunchly independent and community minded approach, choosing to focus on its own back yard instead of far-reaching expansion. Last Friday November 1 saw Stone & Wood open its first brewery and taproom outside of Byron Bay – tapping kegs at a brand-new hub in Fortitude Valley. Blending some carefree Byron vibes with some distinctly Brisbane grit, this beery arrival… more

Can you keep a secret? Luxe speakeasy Shhh! opens in Fortitude Valley — Bars

Can you keep a secret? Luxe speakeasy Shhh! opens in Fortitude Valley

24 Oct 2019

Fortitude Valley's entertainment precinct has a new resident – a sophisticated watering hole inspired by the lush cocktail parlours of London's bar scene. Mood lighting, cushy booths, secluded nooks – this hotspot offers a brand of incognito hospitality perfect for an intimate rendezvous over a low-key libation. Shhh! (yes, that's the bar's name) offers secretive speakeasy vibes, an impressive array of cocktails and top-shelf spirits. Shhh! opens to the public on Friday October 25. Here's where to find it ... more

Frothin' the suburbs – Ballistic Beer Co. opens a new alehouse and brewery in Springfield Central — Bars

Frothin’ the suburbs – Ballistic Beer Co. opens a new alehouse and brewery in Springfield Central

24 Oct 2019

Of Brisbane's craft-beer boom, few upstart brewing operations have gained as loyal a following as Ballistic Beer Co. With its Salisbury brewery and bar and West End alehouse and kitchen in its portfolio, Ballistic has established itself as a local fave, but a third outpost is about to cement the brew crew as one of Brisbane's elite. Today, Wednesday October 23, marks the official opening of Ballistic Beer Co.'s new 350-seat eatery, bar and brewery in Springfield Central. Part haven for craft beer-starved drinkers, part welcoming community hub for all, Ballistic Beer Co. is shaping up to be the perfect addition to Brisbane's blossoming western corridor. more

Dessert depot Cowch unveils its brand-new Chermside digs

24 Oct 2019

When we think of Cowch, our brains hum with salivation-inducing visuals of ice-cream sundaes, decadent super shakes and piles of pancakes soaked in maple syrup. Folks have been flocking from far and wide to the brand's South Bank flagship for their sweet-treat fix for years, but now those venturing from the northside can cut their Cowch commute drastically. Last week, Cowch opened its second Brisbane-based dessert bar at Westfield Chermside, unveiling a pastel-hued temple for crepe cravers, ice-cream addicts and fro-yo fanatics to worship all things sweet. more

The Tinsel Bar brings Push Pops, party pies and pop rocks to South Brisbane — Bars

The Tinsel Bar brings Push Pops, party pies and pop rocks to South Brisbane

17 Oct 2019

It's hard to pinpoint the exact moment when we moved from childhood to adulthood, but for most of us, there came a time where we forwent fairy bread, pop rocks and party pies for more grown-up sustenance and never looked back. Sure, too much Wizz Fizz isn't exactly a healthy dietary choice, but who said we had to leave our childhood favourites in the past forever? Brisbane's queen of craft Rachel Burke is a big believer in staying young at heart, and is giving locals a space to do just that with The Tinsel Bar, which opens in South Brisbane this Friday October 18. more

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