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Get clucky over the bites and brews at West End's Lucky Egg at Good Time Bar
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Get clucky over the bites and brews at West End’s Lucky Egg at Good Time Bar

13 Jul 2017

Fried-chicken lovers south of the river have been squawking and clamouring for some crispy golden love ever since Lucky Egg set up shop in Fortitude Valley. Well, good things time to those who wait, as Lucky Egg will soon be turning on the fryers at its new location at Max Watt’s. Lucky Egg at Good Time Bar will pair a larger range of bites with a bevy of beer and cheer, making the Boundary Street stop a sure-fire winner for snacking and sipping. more

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Consume charcuterie and cocktails in abundance at Teneriffe bar Copado
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Consume charcuterie and cocktails in abundance at Teneriffe bar Copado

06 Jul 2017

If you break down and cry at the beauty of a masterfully assembled cheese board, you might want to pack some tissues when you visit Teneriffe’s newest haunt. Copado is the newest face on the Wool Store-scene, brought to us by Mic Uebergang from The Dalgety Public House. Say hello to an abundance of salumi, creamy cheeses, gourmet tinned sardines, cocktails, wine, wine and more wine. more

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Get crafty at brew-tiful northside newcomers The Bavarian and Tapworks Bar & Grill
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Get crafty at brew-tiful northside newcomers The Bavarian and Tapworks Bar & Grill

29 Jun 2017

With all the hubbub surrounding last week’s launch of Westfield Chermside’s new food precinct, it can be hard to keep track of all the new arrivals calling the north side home. We don’t mean to make the task even harder, but the foodie fun hasn’t stopped – far from it. The Bavarian has turned on the taps at its new Chermside home, and alongside craft-beer specialists Tapworks Bar & Grill is making Westfield Chermside a veritable tipple paradise. The best way to refuel between shopping sprees is by blowing the froth off a cold one, and now you have two spots to do so in style.  more

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BiN 931
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Eat your way through Westfield Chermside’s massive new food precinct

22 Jun 2017

There’s electricity in the air like a storm is building on the horizon. The arrival of Westfield Chermside’s mammoth food precinct has got us all worked up into a tizzy and finally the first wave of food retailers are opening their doors. Betty’s Burgers, BiN 931, Motto Motto, Hermosa, Tapworks Bar and Grill – these are just a fraction of the eateries commencing trading today and we’ve got all the details you need to know for your first visit. more

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Style meets substance at Grange’s new haunt Quincy’s Bar and Cafe
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Style meets substance at Grange’s new haunt Quincy’s Bar and Cafe

22 Jun 2017

Brisbane’s suburban bar scene just welcomed a stylishly appointed newcomer into its midst with the arrival of Quincy’s Bar and Cafe in Grange. Inspired by the work of acclaimed architect Archibald Quincy Jones, the swish subterranean spot combines the harmony and balance of excellent design with a quality boutique hospitality offering. Part community hub, part stylish suburban haunt – Quincy’s has been made by locals to cater to the needs and wants of the people. more

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Doo-Bop Jazz Bar set to reinvigorate The City scene with toe-tapping energy
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Doo-Bop Jazz Bar set to reinvigorate The City scene with toe-tapping energy

15 Jun 2017

If you’ve ever wandered the streets of Brisbane’s CBD after 8:00 pm and lamented the lack of happenin’ hideaways and hip late-night entertainment, get ready to have your socks knocked off. Doo-Bop Jazz Bar is bringing some swing back to The City scene with jazz musicians wailing wild on stage, cocktails flowing and New Orleans-inspired cuisine served up until 3:00 am every night. From Saturday June 17, Doo-Bop Jazz Bar will become a hub for Brisbane’s nightlife – sitting as a flashing beacon for those seeking hot licks and out-of-this-world revelry. more

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EI8HT redefines Fortitude Valley’s nightlife with an inclusive approach
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EI8HT redefines Fortitude Valley’s nightlife with an inclusive approach

15 Jun 2017

For more than 17 years the Family Nightclub has been a mainstay of Fortitude Valley’s party scene. Now the Katarzyna Group is shaking things up by rebranding and rejuvenating the storied establishment with an eye on promoting inclusivity and out-of-the-box entertainment. EI8HT is set to be a beacon of good times for all when it opens the doors to the public on Saturday June 17 with one heck of a party. more

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Sip on the finest spirits at Fortitude Valley’s newest joint Savile Row
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Sip on the finest spirits at Fortitude Valley’s newest joint Savile Row

08 Jun 2017

Nestled amongst the clubs and pubs of the entertainment district’s bustling Ann Street-stretch is an impeccably dressed haunt. The minds behind West End’s Cobbler are bringing their brand of consummately appointed hospitality to The Valley with Savile Row – a bar that offers a near unparalleled level of service aimed at tailoring the perfect night out. It’s a good thing too – there’s enough bottles on offer that the act of choosing will make your head spin, even before you’ve had a single drink! more

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The round-up: celebrate World Gin Day with these stellar gin-based cocktails
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The round-up: celebrate World Gin Day with these stellar gin-based cocktails

08 Jun 2017

The calendar year is full to bursting point with miscellaneous food days. International Hummus Day, World Nutella Day, Jackfruit Day, World Porridge Day – the list goes on. Typically we let these days come and go with little fuss, but when it comes to World Gin Day on Saturday June 10, we make an exception. To celebrate this momentous day, we have gone out to some of Brisbane’s best bars to see what crazy gin-based concoctions they are whipping up this year. We’re not talking gin and tonic here (not exclusively) – these are cocktails that that will make you realise why gin is worth celebrating. more

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Find your way to The City's first password-protected den Legends Speakeasy Bar
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Find your way to The City’s first password-protected den Legends Speakeasy Bar

01 Jun 2017

The tales and stories of generations long past have, over time, turned from retellings into myths and legends. Stories of heroic figures and awesome deeds have been passed down along the years until today, where we discard the tales as fantasy. You might not think legends exist any more, but they do – one in particular is located right here in Brisbane. Word is spreading like wildfire about a hidden haunt where the cocktails flow and tapas are consumed by the score. It’s not a myth folks, but it is a legend ­– Legends Speakeasy Bar, that is. more

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Sip on nitro espresso martinis at Pourboy's new Southpoint digs
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Sip on nitro espresso martinis at Pourboy’s new Southpoint digs

18 May 2017

It’s a brand new day – time for locals on the south side of the river to wake up and smell the coffee! Pourboy’s long-anticipated sibling is now open at Southpoint, operating as a warm and welcoming cafe through the day and a chic wine bar at night. If the sound of exquisite coffee and breakfast or charcuterie and top-shelf spirits quickens your pulse, then book yourself a date for a pour or four. more

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West End’s Pour Choices takes the indecision out of happy hour
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West End’s Pour Choices takes the indecision out of happy hour

04 May 2017

When it comes to craft beer, there’s really no wrong choice. Don’t believe us? Ask the team at West End’s newest drinking den what they suggest. Pour Choices specialises in boutique and local brews that wet the whistle and meals that will blow you away with style and flavour. If that sounds like a winning combination for your next night out then you’ve made the right decision, friend! more

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Chomp on comfort food and sip on craft beer at West End’s new local The Montague Hotel
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Chomp on comfort food and sip on craft beer at West End’s new local The Montague Hotel

27 Apr 2017

The grill is hot and the beer is cold – The Montague Hotel is ready and waiting. The newest face in the inner-south pub scene is revitalising the game with an approach that stays true to the casual classics while providing a slick contemporary spin. If haloumi fries, burgers and preservative-free beer sound like your kind of bag, West End’s newest haunt is going the full Monty. more

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On The Side offers Albion locals a little bit of extra action
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On The Side offers Albion locals a little bit of extra action

27 Apr 2017

It’s only human nature to want a bit more, especially when it comes to food and drink. The owners of Vaquero are indulging our insatiable wants with On The Side, a special hideaway cafe and bar that is offering the perfect amount of extra that we are craving. Coffee and brunch in the morning, followed by wine and charcuterie in the evening – it’s the kind of side action that we can really go for. more

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Fly the coop to the Lord of the Wings – Indooroopilly's new chicken, beer and sports bar
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Fly the coop to the Lord of the Wings – Indooroopilly’s new chicken, beer and sports bar

27 Apr 2017

Gather your fellowship – a food-centric adventure awaits. Lord of the Wings has expanded, bringing its pilgrimage-worthy American-inspired bites to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre. We’re talking wings, rings and all sorts of other delicious things served in a relaxed sports bar atmosphere. If you crave a feast of royally impressive proportions, Lord of the Wings has the treasure that you seek. more

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Rock down to Woolloongabba’s newest bar and bistro Electric Avenue
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Rock down to Woolloongabba’s newest bar and bistro Electric Avenue

20 Apr 2017

A new hangout for night owls and feasters is set to illuminate Logan Road next week, bringing a truckload of inviting atmosphere, good food, great drinks and a stellar selection of tunes to the hip cul-de-sac. Electric Avenue is the latest project from the boys behind Canvas Bar – a comfortable spot for diners and revellers to take a step back in time to a prominent era of Brisbane’s history. more

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Taste the bouquet of Queensland’s best with a Rhine Daiquiri at Gerard’s Bar
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Taste the bouquet of Queensland’s best with a Rhine Daiquiri at Gerard’s Bar

20 Apr 2017

We like Queensland produce and we cannot lie! We can talk about Queensland produce until the cows come home, but in all seriousness it’s mind-boggling how much incredible stuff can be found in our home state. Locally sourced produce is evident in far more than just the food on our plate – it also pops up in the cocktails we drink! Last year we awarded several of Brisbane’s best food and drink spots in the Taste of Queensland Awards – celebrating the efforts eateries put into incorporating local produce wherever possible. Gerard’s Bar blew us away with an incredible cocktail, so we decided to check in again and see what else the bartenders are concocting this season. more

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Ballistic Beer Co. turns on the taps at its new Salisbury bar
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Ballistic Beer Co. turns on the taps at its new Salisbury bar

13 Apr 2017

Since tapping its very first kegs at the beginning of 2017, Ballistic Beer Co. has gone, well, ballistic in the popularity stakes. A few months down and the beer is popping up all over Brisbane in some of the best craft beer bars. Now the ascendant upstart has added a bar of its own to its Salisbury brewery, featuring 12 taps pouring freshly brewed concoctions straight from the cold room. more

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Source small-batch spirits and charcuterie from Malt Traders in South Bank
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Source small-batch spirits and charcuterie from Malt Traders in South Bank

06 Apr 2017

One of the most reputable repositories of world-class liquors, craft beers and award-winning wines has expanded, opening a smart location tucked away on Little Stanley Street. Malt Traders South Bank is now operating – stocking a who’s who of specialised, limited-release drops as well as a moreish range of cheese and charcuterie to make your next South Bank sojourn extra memorable. more