Speakeasy bar Blind Tiger saunters into Bulimba
05 May 2016Like the underground bars of generations past, Blind Tiger is a hidden haunt that offers a secluded spot for a nightcap, an intimate rendezvous or casual drinks with friends. more
Beer and pickles a specialty at Alderley’s Ploughman
21 Apr 2016Situated on the corner of Samford and South Pine Road, Ploughman is a new suburban bar that brings together the local community with beer, meat, cheese and pickled nibbles. more
Teneriffe welcomes Japanese bites and craft beer bar Zero Fox
21 Apr 2016Vernon Terrace has been blessed with a new casual eatery that stocks an impressive selection of brews and a tasty menu of sushi, curry and other Japanese eats. more
Thirty-storey tipples at sky-high bar Sazerac
14 Apr 2016Brisbane has just gained its first high-rise sky bar – perched 30 storeys up atop Four Points by Sheraton with sweeping views of the Story Bridge, Botanic Gardens, city skyline and beyond from its Mary Street rooftop position. more
Breakfast by day and bubbles by night at new champagne bar Blockhouse Eat + Drink
14 Apr 2016The effervescent tingle of champagne hitting your lips is usually the first sign of a pretty wonderful time. Unfortunately for us in the faraway land of Australia, by the time champagne hits our shores it can become a little too pricey to drink for every celebration. As a lover of the bubbly elixir, restaurateur Jerome Dalton believes that it's time champagne was something to be enjoyed here on the regular – not just for special occasions. more
Get your gourmet burger fix at the revamped Bar 127
31 Mar 2016Sometimes you have a hunger that only a burg can tame. We're not talking a measly one-inch cheeseburger here – we're talking a serious sandwich of joy, piled high with premium goods. Charlotte Street's Bar 127 has heard your stomach grumbles, and has decided to transform its a la carte bistro into a gourmet burger bar. more
Comuna Cantina brings Latin-inspired eats and good times to Brisbane City
24 Mar 2016Ah, the daily struggle – tossing up whether to eat something delicious and fun, or going for the healthy option. Trust us, it is a truly beautiful day when you realise you can have both. Ready to please the palates of both those wanting something a little naughty and those wanting something nice, Comuna Cantina has opened to serve up a tasty selection of Latin-inspired street food in Brisbane City. more
The Weekend Series: Best Irish Pubs to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
17 Mar 2016As revellers all around the world dress up in green and pretend to be Irish for St. Patrick’s Day today, we figured it would be a good idea to compile a little list of great locations to celebrate in Brisbane. What better way to celebrate St. Paddy’s than from the cosy confines of an Irish pub? more
Tuck in to pulled-pork eggs benedict at The Brass Barrel in Rosalie
10 Mar 2016So, we know eggs benedict is delicious. But it’s been done, right? Small bar and cafe The Brass Barrel can guarantee you an eggs benny experience like no other – its signature dish has your classic poached eggs and hollandaise sitting atop a generous serving of braised pork served on a two-cheese and spinach scone with a drizzle of sriracha. This dish sets the scene for the entire menu, focusing on well-known classics with a distinct edge. more
Sip tallies in the sun at The Dalgety Public House in Teneriffe
03 Mar 2016To us, the corner of Macquarie and Florence Street in Teneriffe is home to a collection of local retailers and impressive woolstore apartments. In a previous life, the site was the home of Queensland Brewery Ltd, and later Dalgety & Co. Ltd – the first pastoral company to move into Teneriffe. So it seems only fitting that its latest inhabitant is focused on two key things – great beer and great food. more
5 Boroughs makes its mark on Ascot’s Racecourse Road
03 Mar 2016Bringing its brand of Manhattan-inspired dining 5 Boroughs opens its second location within Brisbane, occupying an iconic Queenslander in Ascot. more
Korean eats and aphrodisiac cocktails at Ginger’s diner
18 Feb 2016If Hawkeye, Hot Lips Houlihan and Radar were looking for a place to get a little R&R during the Korean War, where would they go? Our guess is a sexy little Korean bar, where the food is good and the drinks are strong – something a little like Caxton Street’s latest resident, Ginger’s. more
Check out the new offerings at Newstead’s Damotori
18 Feb 2016After seven months of dinner trading, this haven of traditional Japanese cuisine is adding a new lunch menu alongside some other exciting changes. more
Fries, finger food and foie gras at The French Food Shop
04 Feb 2016Escargot, croque-monsiuer, criossants – it doesn't get more authentically French than this. Fortitude Valley’s hip new destination for French cuisine doubles as a comfortable cafe by day and a chic wine bar by night. more
Plant yourself next to a cocktail at Fortitude Valley’s Pillar Bar
04 Feb 2016If the fast-pace of the Valley gets to you, take refuge in a new laid-back watering hole that has quietly opened on Ann Street, offering top-shelf spirits and delicious cocktail concoctions. more
Get your Greek on at Portside’s new Atalanta Bar and Greek
28 Jan 2016When you think of Greek food, your mind is sure to wander to piles of lemony haloumi, flaky spanakopita and succulent charcoaled meats. Take a minute, wipe that drool from your chin. There’s a new Greek food goddess in town bringing you a bounty of Mediterranean goodness, and she goes by the name of Atalanta. more
The round-up: Brisbane’s biggest food challenges
28 Jan 2016For some people eating is more than a way of stopping hunger, it’s an opportunity to push the boundaries of what a human being can stomach. From the immense, to the fiercely spicy, food challenges can be a great way to earn bragging rights among mates as well as being a unique way to enjoy local cuisine. If you feel like to might be up for a challenge, try ticking off a few of these Brisbane food challenges – it’s no easy task. more
Tippler’s Tap settles into new digs at South Bank
21 Jan 2016Craft-beer lovers shed a small tear when they heard that Newstead’s Tippler’s Tap was closing its doors. But those tears quickly transformed to those of joy when they realised, in actual fact, it was just relocating to South Bank, taking over from sibling venue Tomahawk Bar to create one pretty rad venue. more
Mr Henderson blends hops, hospitality and history in Sandgate
14 Jan 2016Five friends turned business partners have opened a comfortable and inviting meeting hub in the heart of Sandgate – one that balances a new-age atmosphere with the area’s rich history. more
The year in review: what you loved in 2015
31 Dec 2015My, my. What a year it has been. The year 2015 has been a big one for Brisbane – we saw our food and drink scene grow to rival the southern states, we welcomed a flurry of international retailers and we threw some pretty spectacular events. One thing is for sure, our city is growing, and we can't wait to see what the future holds. Before we move on to 2016, we thought it was only fitting to reflect on the things our readers loved most in 2015 on The Weekend Edition. Here are our top-ranking stories for the year! more