Perth
It's hard to decide if this is a bar with excellent food, or a restaurant with a strong booze focus. Tiny's blurs the lines beautifully, starting with a…
Must-see nightlife in Australia
New South Wales
This friendly old pub in Gulgong exudes character – plants, corrugated iron, open fire and sloping floors – and has decent pub-grub at reasonable prices: …
Manly
Local brewing concern 4 Pines has set up this handsome double-decker venue opposite the ferry wharf. Some of the beer is brewed here, and you can sip it…
Adelaide
K2 on the China–Pakistan border is 8611m tall. 2KW is eight floors high – not quite as lofty, but it's an upmarket spot for a cocktail and eye-popping…
Melbourne
Boatbuilders attracts a mixed crowd of office workers, travellers and Melburnians for its waterside views and backyard vibe. There's a great range of…
Melbourne
This place, with a spotless heritage-listed facade and glass-filled, architecturally designed interior, has different spots to eat and drink. On a nice…
Brisbane
Looking out at the river, skyline and City Botanic Gardens, lofty Bar Spritz arguably has the best view of Brisbane. It’s a casual, shaded, al-fresco…
Brisbane & Around
Crowning a heritage building, rooftop George Banks will have you thinking you're back in Brisbane. Its urbane booths and bar tables draw a well-dressed,…
Hobart
Purportedly Australia's second-oldest pub (pouring since 1827), the convict-built Brunswick has the city centre's best beer garden in the form of its…
West Coast Australia
A popular craft brewery with vineyard views, six craft beers and tasty locally sourced food from a seasonal menu. Try the Swinging Axe Ale, a robust 6%…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Cup of tea, a croissant and a leisurely read of the paper? Not here; this back-to-basics corner cafe does just one thing: coffee. No tables, no food, no…
Sydney
Attached to the restaurant of the same name, casual-chic Icebergs Bar is a brilliant place for a drink. Colourful sofas and ritzy cocktails do little to…
Launceston
An outlet for Red Brick Road's handcrafted ciders, this small, skinny bar features rustic apple packing-shed panelling and a stainless-steel cider vat…
Hobart
In search of civility amid the nocturnal Salamanca fray? Grape is possibly your best bet, a woody wine bar with a superb list of Tasmanian drops,…
Noosa
This ever-attractive spot keeps long hours and the location, on the beach, is superb for a relaxing experience from coffee to cocktail. While it functions…
Brisbane
With its rotating fans, potted palms and Latin-American staff, moody Gertie’s wouldn't look out of place in Havana or Buenos Aires. It's a justifiable hit…
Hobart
Among the string of dark drinking dens along Salamanca Pl, this Den has emerged as a shaft of light. Framed around a central fireplace and ranging over…
Adelaide
Is 'little bang' a euphemism? Something to discuss as you sip into a Geezer Pleaser bitter or Naked Objector IPA at this surprising little brewery in…
Newcastle
Once the grain and keg store for the old Tooheys beer factory, this rustic bar-cafe is an atmospheric place to refresh yourself with one of the great…
Victoria
Risen from the ashes, the 125-year-old Buchan pub reopened in December 2016 after burning to the ground in 2014. Its rebirth came about via the world's…
Perth
The beers brewed here are decent enough, but the real attractions are the occasional on-tap guest beers from around Australia. The outdoor bar adjoining…
Canberra
Tucked around the back of Hotel Realm, superchill Ostani has quickly become a favourite gathering spot for Barton residents. Drop by for an end-of-day…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
With its lush leafy courtyard garden and dangling fairy lights, this is where you want to be on a balmy Mullumbimby evening. Sip on refreshing cocktails…
Great Ocean Road
Renowned Mt Gambier coffee roasters Mikro have defected from across the border to slot in beautifully along Victoria's surf coast. Superb filter single…
Perth
Pizza by the slice at all hours, a dive-bar vibe (with a touch of The Godfather), and craft beer and Aussie wines all combine in this improbably compact…
Victoria
Around 12km north of Shepparton en route to Barmah National Park, this rustic garden cidery is a favourite for locals who flock here on weekend afternoons…
The Southeast
Inside a little old 1870s weatherboard church in little old Franklin, Frank's is a cellar-door bar where you can sip your way through a few glasses of…
Sunshine Coast
Referencing both the average temperature in Caloundra and the town's degree of latitude, this sneaky, poolside bar hidden away inside the Rumba Resort is…
Adelaide
Given the sheer number of acres 'under vine' around Adelaide, there are surprisingly few good wine bars in the city – something to do with the synergy…
Adelaide
How does an old-time Adelaide city pub survive the small-bar onslaught? Divide and conquer: the Kings Head cordoned-off a quadrant of its floor space and…
Perth
With cool French house music pulsing through the air and the perfect glass of wine in your hand (40 offerings by the glass, and more than 500 on the list)…
Sydney
This Returned and Services League bar ain’t fancy, but with views no one can afford and drinks that everyone can, who cares? The kitchen serves decent…
Sydney
Popular with rich older geezers and block-shouldered rugby union types, the Lord Dudley is as close to an English country pub as Sydney gets. The exterior…
Brisbane
A chilled-out spot for an afternoon ale or cocktail jug with friends, Riverbar & Kitchen is true to its name, down by the muddy Brisbane River at the base…
Hobart
The bad old Mayfair Tavern is long gone: in its place is the arty World's End, with an emphasis placed squarely on craft beers and cool tunes ('70s funk…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
The wood cladding and vaguely piratical theme means you could be below decks on a galleon at this upbeat but cosy small bar. Seriously comfy and…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Lockout laws closed landmark Oxford Street nightclub complex the Exchange, but green shoots have emerged from the ruins in the shape of this lushly…
Melbourne
Split into three sections, the Railway Hotel is a smart, casual gastro-pub. Locals hang out at the public bar downstairs pounding beer on tap. The Deck…
Great Ocean Road
This pub's enticing street-front beer garden is the place to be in summer. The bistro (mains $19 to $35) has good seafood options, and there are live…
Gold Coast
Tipalowe Oberman's tiki bar is filled with her dad's art and her grandparents' furniture. Come for the Mexican-via-Pacific Rim snacks (there are great…
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