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Sip cocktails in the sunshine at the new-look Komune Gold Coast — Bars

Sip cocktails in the sunshine at the new-look Komune Gold Coast

13 Oct 2020

When COVID-19 reared its ugly head, Komune in Coolangatta (along with the rest of the world) was forced to shut its doors. Instead of sitting around on JobKeeper, owner Tony Cannon rallied the staff, picked up some tools and began giving some of the hotel rooms a little spruce. It began with a lick of paint that eventually rolled into a complete revamp with a little help from their pals at Zero 9 Constructions, who also found themselves at a COVID-related loose end and graciously donated some of their time and expertise. Gold Coast, say hello to Komune 2.0 – a dreamy new poolside bar to soak up the sunshine with a cocktail in hand. 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

Sample drams from across the land at Mudgeeraba's quaint new whisky bar — Bars

Sample drams from across the land at Mudgeeraba’s quaint new whisky bar

25 Jun 2020

Whether you're a certified whisk(e)y connoisseur, are a wannabe whisky drinker trying to navigate the game or you fall neatly in between the two categories, Mudgeeraba's new home of drams, nips and top drops – a hidden bar named Whisky Lounge – will take you on a personalised sipping journey across the globe. more

Order bespoke bottled cocktails from your favourite bars with a little help from Campari — Bars

Order bespoke bottled cocktails from your favourite bars with a little help from Campari

17 Jun 2020

With our neighbourhood watering holes just beginning to reopen, it's still not as easy as it was to stop in for a cheeky post-work cocktail. Bookings must be made well in advance and the casual activity of meeting up for drinks just isn't quite the same (yet). If you've been missing knocking back your signature sip from your most-loved drinkery, then we've got some good news for you! Whether you favour negronis, old fashioneds or salt-rimmed margaritas, these bad boys and more can now be ordered from the comfort of your home with help from Campari’s Shaken Not Broken initiative. more

Brewing soon – state-of-the-art brewhouse Bobs Beer to bring frothies, eats and good times to Surfers Paradise — Bars

Brewing soon – state-of-the-art brewhouse Bobs Beer to bring frothies, eats and good times to Surfers Paradise

14 May 2020

While the Gold Coast has remained at somewhat of a standstill, works have been slowly but surely progressing on a new state-of-the-art brewhouse in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Bobs Beer (stands for 'best of beer') is a new brewery, taproom and restaurant, which – if the city transitions to post-pandemic times as planned – is set to come to life in late 2020. more

The all-new Duke's Parlour brings top-notch sips, live music and mid-century vibes to Surfers Paradise — Bars

The all-new Duke’s Parlour brings top-notch sips, live music and mid-century vibes to Surfers Paradise

19 Dec 2019

Tucked in the depths of Surfers Paradise, a little out of view, lies a new hidden gem that has set out to add some serious cred' to the precinct's bar scene. Named after the father of modern surfing ‘The Duke’ Kahanamoku, the newly opened Duke's Parlour is channelling mid-century Californian bungalow vibes to bring a new wave of quality cocktails and live music to the coast's pool of after-dark establishments. more

The round-up: the Gold Coast's best new bars, as voted by locals — Bars

The round-up: the Gold Coast’s best new bars, as voted by locals

31 Oct 2019

Earlier this year, we put the call out to our readers to tell us their favourite places to eat, drink and play on the Gold Coast as part of the annual EAT/drink Awards 2019. One of the categories was Best New Bar – and this year it was hotly contended, with plenty of newcomers showing they had the goods when it comes to quality tipples. While we've already revealed the winners and runner-up venues, it's time we lifted the lid on the entire top ten. more

Laneway bar Fig & Frankie's brings quality sips and snacks to Broadbeach — Bars

Laneway bar Fig & Frankie’s brings quality sips and snacks to Broadbeach

30 Oct 2019

An unassuming laneway hidden in plain sight in the heart of Broadbeach is the home of the Gold Coast's newest watering hole, Fig & Frankie's. No matter how much of a 'local' you are, chances are you haven't noticed (let alone walked down) this laneway – but you will now. more

The round-up: the best places for cocktails on the Gold Coast, as voted by you! — Bars

The round-up: the best places for cocktails on the Gold Coast, as voted by you!

17 Oct 2019

Cocktail making is an art form. Sure, we're all for wine, beers and nips of spirits – but when you're treating yourself to a cocktail, you want it to be great. Luckily for us Gold Coast folk, there are plenty of establishments and watering holes that have nailed the craft of cocktail making, with plenty of super-talented humans creating magic from behind their bars. As part of the EAT/drink Awards 2019, we asked locals to nominate and vote for the best places for cocktails on the Gold Coast. It's time we lifted the lid – here's the top ten. more

Prost! Underground German-inspired beer den The Keller Bar opens in Surfers Paradise — Bars

Prost! Underground German-inspired beer den The Keller Bar opens in Surfers Paradise

17 Sep 2019

Get set for ice-cold steins, live music and salty pretzels – a German-inspired underground bar has opened in the heart of Surfers Paradise. Locals can now stroll down the stairwell and open the door to The Keller Bar on Cavill Ave. If it's name sounds familiar to you, here's why ... more

The round-up: the Gold Coast's ten best bars, as voted by you! — Bars

The round-up: the Gold Coast’s ten best bars, as voted by you!

15 Aug 2019

The 2019 Gold Coast EAT/drink Awards drummed up a record-breaking number of votes from locals. While the winners and runner-up venues from each category have been named, we're now revealing the top-ten places in each category. We put the call out for the city's best sipping spots – and the people have spoken! From beach bars to rooftops and hidden cocktail caves, here are the ten best bars on the Gold Coast, as voted by locals. more

Sip on pet-nat and craft botanicals at Broadbeach's newest watering hole Brucie's Gin & Wine Bar — Bars

Sip on pet-nat and craft botanicals at Broadbeach’s newest watering hole Brucie’s Gin & Wine Bar

18 Jul 2019

Over the weekend, Broadbeach welcomed a charming new sipping spot named Brucie's Gin & Wine Bar. So, Brucie is real – he's a glorious French bulldog, and his owner Hannah Hughes is the brains behind the new pocket-sized bar, which is hidden in plain sight on the main drag of Queensland Avenue. Here you'll find life's greatest pleasures – gin, wine, cheese and puppies – all in one place. more

Venture down the alleyway to find Surfers Paradise's new hidden rum bar Taboo Tiki — Bars

Venture down the alleyway to find Surfers Paradise’s new hidden rum bar Taboo Tiki

30 May 2019

Nestled in the midst of bustling Orchid Avenue in Surfers Paradise, just up from House of Brews and Hollywood, lies a hidden laneway – but this is the type of hidden laneway that you'll actually want to walk down. When you spot the festoon lights and the neon tiki-head sign, you'll know you've arrived at Taboo Tiki – the city's newest rum and cocktail bar. more

New speakeasy bar Suga brings rums, cocktails and small-batch sips to Palm Beach — Bars

New speakeasy bar Suga brings rums, cocktails and small-batch sips to Palm Beach

09 May 2019

Following in the footsteps of whisk(e)y and gin, a rum revival is happening and the golden spirit is breaking free from its history as the drink of choice for scurvy-dodging sailors and pesky drunken pirates. Thanks to talented craft distillers across the globe, rum is cool again – and its return to the lips of avid sippers on the Gold Coast has been given a hefty kick with the under-the-radar opening of new speakeasy rum bar, Suga. more

Craft-beer haven and boutique bottle shop Tapworks Bar & Grill arrives on the northern Gold Coast — Bars

Craft-beer haven and boutique bottle shop Tapworks Bar & Grill arrives on the northern Gold Coast

14 Mar 2019

In October last year, the northern Gold Coast was gifted with the arrival of the $470-million Westfield Coomera. At the time, the colossal retail and dining precinct welcomed a swag of exciting new eateries, cafes and shops – and this Friday March 15, a craft-been haven will be added to the mix with the opening of double-storey hotspot, Tapworks Bar & Grill. more

Indulge in some of life's finest at Main Beach's Oyster Bar & Grill — Bars

Indulge in some of life’s finest at Main Beach’s Oyster Bar & Grill

14 Feb 2019

For more than 30 years, resort-dwellers and seafood lovers have been indulging in some of life's finest at Sheraton Grand Mirage's Oyster Bar. Opening in the late 1980s, the standing-only bar was dedicated purely to oysters, champagne and let's be honest, straight-up 80s decadence. While it has continued to operate relatively under the radar over the years, 2019 was time for it to be transformed into Oyster Bar & Grill – and while there's still degree of decadence, it's about more than just oysters and champagne now. more

Mexican haven Frida Sol unveils its expansion with a new next-level watering hole — Bars

Mexican haven Frida Sol unveils its expansion with a new next-level watering hole

06 Feb 2019

Late last year, Palm Beach welcomed a spicy new resident in Mexican eatery Frida Sol. As the younger, sassy sibling to Mermaid Beach hotspot Bonita Bonita, the southern version quickly garnered a following of taco lovers and tequila sippers. Though, while you were all downstairs munching away on chimichangas, Frida Sol's magical new tequila-filled watering hole was coming to life upstairs. more

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

The year in review: Brisbane’s biggest openings in 2019

09 Jan 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. Our northern neighbour had a banner year as far as blockbuster openings are concerned, and 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. If you're thinking of making the trip up the M1 over the Christmas period, consider adding one or two of these all-star arrivals to your itinerary! more

The round-up: Brisbane's must-try openings of 2018 — Bars

The round-up: Brisbane’s must-try openings of 2018

06 Dec 2018

Phew, what a year it’s been! We’re only a few weeks away from the festive season and the New Year’s celebrations, but it seems like there’s still so much more to cram in before 2018 wraps up for good. Thankfully we’ve got some much-needed holiday time on the horizon, which should allow us to take a breath and look back at everything that’s happened this year. If you’ve been too busy to cast your eyes north, you might not have noticed Brisbane’s banner year in terms of new openings. Bars, cafes, hotels, restaurants – 2018 was a boom year for top-tier hospitality arrivals. If you’re planning a trip up the M1 over summer, pencil a stop or three at some of the best new openings in Brisbane over the past 12 months. more

Three Blue Ducks spreads its wings in Byron Bay with new bar and eatery Locura — Bars

Three Blue Ducks spreads its wings in Byron Bay with new bar and eatery Locura

25 Oct 2018

Sustainable and ethical hospitality icon Three Blue Ducks will this week open its fifth Australian venue and second in Byron Bay – a late-night eatery and bar named Locura, taking over the space of longstanding nightclub LaLaLand. The Latin American-inspired fixture, which officially opens on Friday October 26, comes off the back of the group's recent foray into Queensland, with the opening of a sophisticated 156-seat dining space at the W Brisbane earlier this year. more

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