Victoria
In the township of Pomonal, a 10-minute drive from Halls Gap, this kitschy outback-style pub occupies a renovated tin shearing shed. It's a local…
Must-see nightlife in Australia
Margaret River
A craft-beer place you can walk to! Brewhouse is nestled amid karri forest with a rustic bar and restaurant serving three guest beers and six of its own…
Launceston
Launceston has a few of these mainstream all-things-to-all-people operations, but Alchemy stands out with bargain weekday lunches ($15), live acoustic…
Australian Capital Territory
Drop into this tiny cellar door for a wee taste of Capital Wines extensive range. Highly recommended is the Epicurean Tasting (per person $40, including…
Byron Bay
A homespun beach bar where wooden decks spill out among the trees, afternoons are for drinking, and live, original music is played Thursday to Sunday,…
Canberra
Tired shoppers seeking a caffeine fix near the Canberra Centre should look no further than Coffee Lab, where smooth brews are dispensed to clamouring…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Green Coast is hidden away in the Riverwalk Arcade, close to the Richmond River, and does well-made coffee by Sydney roaster Single O – sit in or grab a…
Southern NSW & The Murray
The best pub in town features weekend live music and DJs in the rear beer garden, occasional pop-up food events offering special Mexican and Asian…
Hobart
Society Salamanca is an atmospheric gin-and-whisky bar occupying the ground floor of a brutal-looking concrete building just up the hill from Salamanca…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
A mixed crowd of Surry Hillbillies gets down to serious beer business in this art-deco pub that time forgot. The octogenarian owner, Doris Goddard, is a…
Adelaide
Servicing the UniSA students who swarm all over this end of Hindley St, the West Oak is a stylish refurb of an old pub which has been here under various…
Melbourne
A Brunswick venue for beer snobs to convene and compare notes, or for those who just want to rock up and taste test a great selection of 12 rotating craft…
Townsville
Eight craft beers on tap should be reason enough to come, but this is one place where you're allowed to pour your own. Buy your prepaid card, tap next to…
Sydney
Skip Bondi's beachside boozers and head a few blocks inland to this tiny red-and-black den with Persian rugs, mismatched furniture and a few footpath…
Canberra
Hanging ferns and potted plants make this airy corner pub feel more oasis-like than its busy Manuka location would suggest. Street-side tables brim with…
Sydney
The Harbour Bridge views from the London’s long balcony, under an enormous awning, are quintessentially Sydney – about as far from London as you can get…
Gold Coast
Find your way to the rear laneway, look for the red door, text the number to get in – yes, a speakeasy bar has landed in Burleigh. Once you get inside,…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Flight delayed? Lucky you. Located next to Ballina airport, this family-run warehouse brewery has six to eight beers on tap, including seasonal varieties…
Great Ocean Road
Bells has been brewing for a few years now, but only in late 2018 did it open a taproom for visitors to sample the goods. There are six beers on tap, with…
Darwin
Darwin's premier gay- and lesbian-friendly nightclub and cocktail bar, Throb attracts partygoers of all genders and persuasions for its hot DJs and cool…
Point Lookout Surf Life Saving Club
Brisbane & Around
On weekend afternoons, locals and in-the-know out-of-towners head here to kick back on the outdoor deck, sipping cheap beers and soaking up the…
Darwin
At the nonpartying, parliamentary end of Mitchell St, the Deck Bar still manages to get lively with happy hours, pub trivia and regular live music…
Hobart
Sweet relief on a hot evening, this wine bar is a moody little spot, with tall bentwood stools, craft beers on tap, local-spirits cocktails and an…
Adelaide
Gin your thing? Fly into the atmospheric, gin-soaked Howling Owl on Vaughan Pl, a little laneway off Rundle St in Adelaide's East End. There are 80-plus…
Perth
You'll feel like you're on Gilligan's Island in this tiny Polynesian-themed bar, decked out in bamboo, palm leaves and tikis. A cool but relaxed crowd…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
If Noah had to fill his Arq with groovy gay clubbers, he’d head here with a big net and some tranquillisers. This flash megaclub has a cocktail bar, a…
Great Ocean Road
Grab a beer, take off your shoes and enjoy a game of barefoot bowls on what is Victoria's most scenic bowling green, directly overlooking the ocean.
Cairns
Established in 1926, this laid-back haunt is worth visiting just to rest your beer on the bar – an 11m-long carved crocodile! There's usually live music…
Melbourne
A swanky three-level venue with cocktail bar, club and rooftop bar frequented by southsiders. On Sunday afternoon the rooftop's a huge hit with gay…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Sink into the corner of Pocket's comfy leather couches, order a drink from one of the cheery waitstaff, and chat about the day's adventures over a decade…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Sit on the large deck of this much-loved and nicely preserved art-deco pub for a drink; listen to live music; and order good pub grub. Alternatively,…
Canberra
The 'Kingo' is an old Labor Party stalwart and an easy place near leafy Manuka to have a few frothies either in a neat, busy beer garden or among the…
Southern WA
Some of Western Australia's best craft brews, with Belgian-inspired ales from Denmark-based Artisan Brewing on tap, plus excellent pub food (mains $23 to …
Canberra
Modern banquettes share the polished wooden floor with well-stuffed chesterfield lounges at this contemporary take on a Victorian smoking lounge. Stop in…
Canberra
Descend in the lift to the basement below Parlour to find Black Market, a dimly lit and atmospheric basement bar with killer cocktails and a speakeasy…
Brisbane
Down a deadend alley, cavernous, buzzing Brew pours decent coffee and serves simple food (tapas, pastas, sliders) to go with the black stuff. Wines,…
West Coast Australia
Lost Bills' compact brick-lined space is enlivened by quirky artwork. A good wine and cocktail list and four guest taps with beer and cider from around WA…
Canberra
Bike-themed BentSpoke is one of Australia's best craft brewers, with some 18 excellent beers and ciders on tap. For a crisp refreshment, go for the Mort's…
Western Australia
Inside a historic 19th-century former hotel on Boulder's main street, 3B adds a touch of sophistication to the town's night scene. A dozen craft beers on…
Sunshine Coast
Kick back in a cushioned lounge or perch at one of the concrete bar tables at this sheltered, al-fresco bar. Bites include tapas ($10 to $20) and pizzas (…
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