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The Bowl breathes new life into a Boonah community hub with a culinary revamp — Bars

The Bowl breathes new life into a Boonah community hub with a culinary revamp

06 Apr 2023

The local bowls club can be many things – a meeting place, a spot for a casual drink and a simple feed, or a location for special celebrations. Few bowls clubs are destination eateries, but The Bowl in Boonah is one bowlo that is well worth a drive. The brainchild of a creative-minded events guru and one of Queensland's best chefs, The Bowl is taking an outdated community nexus and turning it into a cracking chow spot for locals and road trippers. Offering a menu of elevated pub fare made with Scenic Rim produce and Italian inflections, and a drinks list showcasing some sensational sips, The Bowl is worth making a stop at next time you're cruising through Boonah. more

OASIS, a new party vessel from the Seadeck crew, will soon call the Brisbane River home — Bars

OASIS, a new party vessel from the Seadeck crew, will soon call the Brisbane River home

06 Apr 2023

We might be biased, but we think the Brisbane River is one of the most picturesque waterways in Australia – why don't we take better advantage of it? That's the exact kind of thinking behind OASIS, a new entertainment vessel setting sail next month. This floating three-level party spot will boast VIP tables, a number of cocktail-slinging bars and a rotating roster of local and internationally renowned DJs. It'll be cruising up and down the river day and night from late April – take a peek at the ultra-cool vessel before it takes the water ... more

The Copacabana Club, a secret beer garden speakeasy from the Mr Badger's team, opens in Woolloongabba — Bars

The Copacabana Club, a secret beer garden speakeasy from the Mr Badger’s team, opens in Woolloongabba

30 Mar 2023

More than just a Barry Manilow song, the Copacabana is a special name in hospitality. The iconic New York City nightclub was known for hosting the likes of Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, The Supremes and Sam Cooke, earning a reputation for showcasing hip-swingin' tunes and delivering good times. The team behind Mr Badger's is looking to evoke a dash of the historic club's old-school charm with its new sibling sip spot The Copacabana Club – an open-air speakeasy that's showcasing live jazz and blues every weekend, while also dispensing some exceptional cocktails and deli-style fare. more

Brisbane's proudest pub The Wickham shows off its colourful $3.1-million makeover — Bars

Brisbane’s proudest pub The Wickham shows off its colourful $3.1-million makeover

30 Mar 2023

The Valley has been quieter than usual ever since The Wickham closed its doors for refurbishment. But now, after seven months of major renovations, the beloved pub and LGBTQIA+ community hub is back and – dare we say it – better than it has ever been. With doors now open, we've been given a look at the substantial revamp, which has transformed several of The Wickham's main spaces, upgraded its amenities and elevated the pub's experiential aspects. Throw in a brand-new disco-inspired drinks offering and a rebuilt menu headlined by drool-worthy stone-baked pizzas, and the new-look Wickham looks primed to make its end of The Valley come alive once more. more

Consume cracking craft beer, curious cocktails and primo plates at this underground sip and snack spot — Bars

Consume cracking craft beer, curious cocktails and primo plates at this underground sip and snack spot

27 Mar 2023

There's something about an underground bar that makes us feel a certain type of way. Maybe it's the mood lighting or the feeling of mystery as you make your way towards the neon-lit entryway. Whatever it is, we are here for it. When it comes to underground sip and snack spots, no one does it quite like the hospo hitmakers behind Miss Demeanour – Brisbane City's go-to crew for top-tier laneway bars. more

New peach-hued nosh spot Camber is turning out Mediterranean-inspired tapas in Milton — Bars

New peach-hued nosh spot Camber is turning out Mediterranean-inspired tapas in Milton

23 Mar 2023

If you've disembarked the train at Milton station and noticed a new open-air eatery on the corner of Railway Terrace and Manning Street, then you've caught a glimpse of Camber. This breezy wine bar and tapas spot opened under the radar in late February, luring in curious chow hunters with a menu of world-spanning vino, serves of hand-knotted burrata and a lengthy list of piquant cheeses. Take a look inside ... more

Pop the cork on some fizz – Naïm's Euro-inspired bar sibling The Hamsa Room is now open — Bars

Pop the cork on some fizz – Naïm’s Euro-inspired bar sibling The Hamsa Room is now open

23 Mar 2023

The western end of Latrobe Terrace gets quiet at night, as most of Paddington's post-dusk partiers make tracks for the livelier strips of Given Terrace and Caxton Street. That might be changing, though – The Hamsa Room, Naïm's cosy private-bar sibling is injecting Latrobe's lagging nighttime offering with a bit of vivacious energy, courtesy of bottles of bubbles, platters of slurp-worthy oysters, imaginative cocktails and a menu of plates that'll have you wondering why you ever went anywhere else. Take a peek inside ... more

Gastown, a cosy coffee spot on Waterworks Road, is now open at night for wine, cocktails and snacks — Bars

Gastown, a cosy coffee spot on Waterworks Road, is now open at night for wine, cocktails and snacks

21 Mar 2023

When Gastown opened to the public halfway through 2022, it did so with the promise that it would not only serve coffee and toasties in the morning, but wine and snacks at night. After a few months of patient waiting, Gastown's wine-bar identity has launched. The Vancouver-inspired locale is dimming the lights and dropping the needle on some vinyl records, transforming the cosy cappuccino slinger into an intimate vino joint on Friday and Saturday evenings. Come in for a glass of Australian wine or a classic cocktail, then stay for small plates of comfort food like meatballs and brie toast with caramelised apple. more

Hip, hip, HOOray – Hoo Ha Bar is now open at night for new-wave wines and scrumptious snacks — Bars

Hip, hip, HOOray – Hoo Ha Bar is now open at night for new-wave wines and scrumptious snacks

16 Mar 2023

While revellers visiting South Brisbane are usually drawn to the action happening on Fish Lane, those seeking a post-sunset sip are encouraged to look one street over, where Melbourne Street locale Hoo Ha Bar is now open for after-dark trade. Boasting a cannily curated wine list spotlighting Australia's best small producers, a food menu that elevates snacks with old-school touches and a softly intimate setting in which to relax, Hoo Ha is now a spot you can frequent for morning pick-me-ups and nightcaps. more

Maleny meets Merthyr Road – Brouhaha's New Farm craft-beer cafe turns on its taps — Bars

Maleny meets Merthyr Road – Brouhaha’s New Farm craft-beer cafe turns on its taps

16 Mar 2023

If you check the New Farm community page on Facebook, you'll notice that the posts with the most interactions were those tracking the progress of Brouhaha Brewery's temporary craft-beer cafe. Such is the anticipation of the Maleny-born brewery's pop-up spot, which is adding some mirth to a neglected corner of Merthyr Road. Well, now the wait is over. Brouhaha New Farm has tapped the kegs and its lauded ales are flowing freely. Pop in for a pint, a pie and a pizza, or swing by swiftly for a cup of coffee from Clandestino Coffee – it might not be around for a long time, but Brouhaha's pop-up is certainly here for a good time. more

Two years in the making, Felons Barrel Hall launches its first range of barrel aged beers — Bars

Two years in the making, Felons Barrel Hall launches its first range of barrel aged beers

16 Mar 2023

While most of us love a crisp lager or a hazy pale ale, there's a thriving fandom for more experimental styles of beer. Barrel-aged beers are a subset of brewing that is surging in popularity, and riverside brewing juggernaut Felons Brewing Co. is popping the top on its debut range of creative and experimental sips. Felons Barrel Hall's barrel-aged beauties use traditional techniques to make out-of-the-box potables, from black imperial stouts to cherry-infused sour ales. Keen to try? This limited-edition range is available now – here are the details ... more

Say hello to Lūla Rum – the female-forward rum brand taking over the Brisbane spirit market

16 Mar 2023

If you've checked out the cocktail menu at some of your favourite restaurants and bars around Brisbane lately, you've probably introduced your taste buds to the super-smooth sensation of Lūla Rum without even realising. After making its soft launch in early 2022, Lūla Rum has taken Brisbane's spirit market by storm, making its way to the at-home bars of Queenslanders, as well as the shelves of top-tier dining destinations such as Maya, Yoko and Hellenika. Now, Lūla is ready for its hard launch and we're here for it. more

Take a trip to The Doonan – a garden-themed pub nestled in the Sunshine Coast hinterland — Bars

Take a trip to The Doonan – a garden-themed pub nestled in the Sunshine Coast hinterland

09 Mar 2023

Described as more of a plant nursery than a pub, The Doonan makes greenery a major drawcard. With sprawling lawns, lovingly maintained garden beds and olive trees sprouting up all around the 2-ha property, The Doonan feels like an oasis, even amongst the leafy surrounds of the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The newest concept from the Comiskey Group is pairing its lush setting with a paddock-to-plate menu showcasing the best local produce, a drinks list that will have the cocktail cravers and beer seekers satisfied, and plenty of places to seat a group of friends or family. Take a look inside ... more

Get the first look inside Bar Rosa, the Julius team's new Fish Lane wine bar — Bars

Get the first look inside Bar Rosa, the Julius team’s new Fish Lane wine bar

02 Mar 2023

Having already added a hugely popular trattoria and an aperitivo bar to its portfolio, it was only a matter of time before the team behind Julius Pizzeria in Fish Lane opened a wine bar. Bar Rosa isn't just any wine bar though – in addition to serving a sterling list of Italian vino, the swish sipping spot is also dishing out plates of classic snacks like pizza fritta with oozy globes of burrata, hearty veal and pork polpette, grilled calamari, and fried zucchini flowers. It's open now – take a peek inside ... more

Ardo's, City Winery's new cellar door and wine bar, delivers primo vino and pintxos to Newstead — Bars

Ardo’s, City Winery’s new cellar door and wine bar, delivers primo vino and pintxos to Newstead

02 Mar 2023

Newstead is quickly becoming known for its wine bars. A cluster of cosy hideaways can be found within a few blocks, each offering something different. Ardo's, a fresh-faced newcomer from the City Winery crew now open on Wyandra Street, is weaving traces of Basque country hospitality into its operational style, pairing a broad array of minimal-intervention wines with toothsome pintxos. more

The Nixon Room, ESSA's concealed 70s-inspired laneway bar, is serving snacks, martinis and intimate vibes — Bars

The Nixon Room, ESSA’s concealed 70s-inspired laneway bar, is serving snacks, martinis and intimate vibes

23 Feb 2023

Low lights, luxurious 70s-inspired decor and a libation list that hits the sweet spot between classic and creative – The Nixon Room is one heck of a bar. ESSA's cocktail bar sibling is an understated and elegant addition to the James Street area, channelling the restaurant's detail-oriented approach to dining into a sophisticated sip and snack lounge with style to spare. Have a look inside ... more

Say sláinte to Hiker Brewing Concern, a bang-on beer maker now open in Salisbury — Bars

Say sláinte to Hiker Brewing Concern, a bang-on beer maker now open in Salisbury

23 Feb 2023

Ever hiked through Toohey Forest Park and wished there was a cold beer waiting for you at the end? Well, if you trek through the bushland and end up near Pentex Street in Salisbury, Hiker Brewing Concern is perfectly positioned to offer you refreshments. Though its range boasts brews named Hitchhiker, Bushwalker, Backpacker and Wanderer, the beers aren't just for outdoorsy types. Hiker Brewing Co. is open to the entire community, with room for all comers to knock back a jar or two. more

Get a sneak peek inside D.Vino, Woolloongabba's intimate new bistro and vinoteca — Bars

Get a sneak peek inside D.Vino, Woolloongabba’s intimate new bistro and vinoteca

16 Feb 2023

A piece of northern Italy has found its way to Woolloongabba's back streets. D.Vino – a newly minted bar and eatery from the brains behind Arcade Wine in Ashgrove – is showcasing a mix of regional Italian fare alongside a well-built wine list totalling 200 tipples. It launches on Monday February 20, but we were invited to take a gander inside before it opens to the public. Here's what we saw ... more

Good times, good beers and Good Chat – Caxton Street Brewing Co. has it all — Bars

Good times, good beers and Good Chat – Caxton Street Brewing Co. has it all

16 Feb 2023

If you could open a bar with your mates, what would it look like? Caxton Street Brewing Co., Petrie Terrace's fresh-faced watering hole, is the result of that exact thought process. The brainchild of four beer-loving buds recently opened inside one of Caxton Street's most iconic buildings, adding an approachable option to the party strip. The Caxton Street Brewing crew is looking to imbue a bit of fun into every aspect of the building, from its beer taps to the sandstone foundations of its subterranean event space. Take a look inside ... more

Feel the rhythm at Rumba, Fortitude Valley's colourful Latin American-inspired arrival — Bars

Feel the rhythm at Rumba, Fortitude Valley’s colourful Latin American-inspired arrival

09 Feb 2023

While those with two left feet might balk at the idea of dining at a venue called Rumba, you don't need to know how to cut a rug in order to enjoy Fortitude Valley's new Latin American-inspired locale. While you can put your hips to work on the dance floor if the mood strikes, Rumba is perhaps best experienced seated. Here you can trace a line through Latin America's culinary regions with plates of mussel escabache, tuna poké tostadas and birra tacos, or succumb to the rhythms of live bands and DJs if you're feeling footloose. Take a peek inside this lively new opening ... more

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