Noosa
It might be off the tourist radar, but this cavernous warehouse and micro-roaster on the outskirts of Noosa packs in hipsters, surfers and suits, all here…
Noosa
It might be off the tourist radar, but this cavernous warehouse and micro-roaster on the outskirts of Noosa packs in hipsters, surfers and suits, all here…
Brisbane
Pintxos and hip-hop beats make for interesting bedfellows at Alba, a new-school laneway bar from former Masterchef Australia contestant Jamie Fleming…
Brisbane
Tiny John Mills transforms from daytime coffee shop to evening cocktail den. While the former brews excellent coffee, the latter pours outstanding…
Sunshine Coast
This award-winning microbrewery offers a rotating cast of house brews on tap, from a cult-status double IPA Iggy Hop to a vanilla latte stout. There's a…
Victoria
It's been a long time between drinks, but finally Castlemaine has a brewery again. It's a good one too, set up within the Mill complex, with 10 of its…
Sunshine Coast
This hip microbrewery has established itself as one of the region's best. Its rotating brews include IPAs, stouts, saisons and sours, some made with local…
Brisbane
An understatedly hip, two-level microbrewery with notable, seasonal nosh and live music (mainly jazz) in the front room Saturday evenings and Sunday…
Brisbane
Coffee Anthology brews a rotating selection of blends from A-list Aussie roasters like Sydney's Sample Coffee and Melbourne's Small Batch Roasting Co …
Brisbane
Celebrity chef Matt Moran is behind this upbeat, sprawling venue, a history-packed Queenslander with wrap-around verandah, lush foliage and festive…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Sydney tapas legend Bodega moved in with wine bar WyNo in 2019. The petite space seats 28 at one long table and retains some of the Bodega favourites,…
Brisbane
Incongruously nestled among auto-mechanic workshops, spacious Stalled sets an eclectic scene with its corrugated-iron, doors turned bar panels and vintage…
Sunshine Coast
This easy-to-miss wine bar and merchant, adorned with mismatched vintage chandeliers, has a sharp, Italian-focused wine list that revels in fresh,…
Brisbane
The Brisbane outpost of Melbourne speciality-coffee roaster Grinders is an impressive sight: sleek pinkish-marble counters, sculptural neon and lush…
Brisbane
Take a moody, antiques-decorated bar, add a worthy bistro, throw in a speakeasy and you have Electric Avenue. Downstairs, serious cocktails – both classic…
Melbourne
This inconspicuous warehouse cafe a little north of Queen Victoria Market has plenty of room to store your bike and sip a splendid coffee with something…
Melbourne
There's no better place for a pre- or post-Nova tipple than this neighbourhood gem. It has a distinctly Melbourne-European vibe: a marble bar and raised…
Brisbane
Wrap up the day the Italian way at Coppa Spuntino, a slinky, contemporary wine bar with cut-price house vino, Peroni and Aperol spritz from 4.30pm to 6…
Brisbane
What was once a Mercedes-Benz workshop is now one of Brisbane's top speciality coffee roasters, an airy combo of concrete bar, distressed timber and laid…
Melbourne
The neighbourhood bar that everyone wishes they had, where you'll rub shoulders with hospitality staff on a night off, bumble dates and likely share a…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Run by Porteño next door, this wine bar has its own character. Seat yourself at the long communal bar and ask the welcoming waitstaff to suggest delicious…
Victoria
A refined, old-fashioned boozer, the revamped Main Bar adds another layer of charm to a villagey strip in Bakery Hill. Its intimate wood-panelled decor…
Great Ocean Road
Torquay's best coffee is in its outskirts, where this third-wave micro-roaster in an industrial space serves up single-origin batch brews and espresso…
Brisbane
While the pool-boy-cute barkeeps and caviar service might scream Hamptons, the spectacular skyline view from the outdoor deck confirms otherwise. Jutting…
Brisbane
Brisbane's most spectacular (and luxe) rooftop bar rolls out a blockbuster view of the Brisbane River and the city's imposing skyline. The bar itself is…
Brisbane
In the shadow of looming towers, cool-kid Coop brews some of the best coffee in town. It's a hole-in-the-wall operation, its inked baristas, hypnotic…
Brisbane
Tucked into one corner of a noble, heritage-listed bank building, the Gresham evokes the old-school bars of New York; we're talking pressed-metal ceiling,…
Brisbane
One of Brisbane's top coffee roasters, laid-back Blackstar pulls West End bookworms, hipsters and hippies. Kick back and slurp a single-origin espresso or…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
The well-polished tiles of the facade and interior are a real feature at this elegantly refurbished historic pub. It's a popular pre-club venue for an…
Brisbane
Intimate, black-clad and spliced by a sexy brass bar, Maker crafts seasonal cocktails using house liqueurs, out-of-the-box ingredients and a splash of…
Melbourne
Nestled among the CBD's high-rise buildings is this fantastic spot for a drink, with a retractable awning and efficient heating system. With a green-tiled…
Brisbane
Whisky fans will weep tears of joy at the sight of Cobbler's imposing bar, graced with over 450 whiskies from around the globe. Channelling a speakeasy…
Newcastle
Run with great enthusiasm for wine but zero pretension, this bar, in a former bank, has numerous wines available from all over the world, and of course…
Hobart
The very fancy Glass House sits in the prow of the floating Brooke St Pier, sandwiched between Aløft and Brooke St Larder, with a huge window-wall…
Melbourne
Look for the festoon lights illuminating the laneway to Arlechin, a bar from the Grossi family of Melbourne hospitality fame. Sit among a glass-walled…
Newtown & the Inner West
Offering something for everyone, this excellent neighbourhood pub sums up the modern Inner West vibe. Sip craft ale in various indoor spaces, watch…
Brisbane & Around
This microroastery-cafe lies at the back of a car park, a quick walk from Wynnum Central train station. It serves superlative coffee in numerous ways,…
Sunshine Coast
Palm-print wallpaper and herringbone carpet set a striking scene at Kiki. Casual yet sophisticated, its wines include less obvious offerings, whether it…
Brisbane
High-school mates Gerard Martin and Matt McIver are behind this smart, low-key brewery. There's no core range of regular ales here. Instead, the boys…
Sydney
If you get lost in the tucked-away backstreets of Rozelle, you might find yourself chowing down in the beautiful Welcome Hotel’s acclaimed Italian…
Perth
Channelling a golden, 1950s vibe, basement bar Halford is where to come to sip Rat Pack–worthy cocktails, including expertly prepared martinis and other…
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