Must-see nightlife in Australia

  • Clandestino Roasters

    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…

  • Alba Bar & Delicatessen

    Brisbane

    Pintxos and hip-hop beats make for interesting bedfellows at Alba, a new-school laneway bar from former Masterchef Australia contestant Jamie Fleming…

  • John Mills Himself

    Brisbane

    Tiny John Mills transforms from daytime coffee shop to evening cocktail den. While the former brews excellent coffee, the latter pours outstanding…

  • Moffat Beach Brewing Company

    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…

  • Taproom

    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…

  • Brouhaha Brewery

    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…

  • Catchment Brewing Co

    Brisbane

    An understatedly hip, two-level microbrewery with notable, seasonal nosh and live music (mainly jazz) in the front room Saturday evenings and Sunday…

  • Coffee Anthology

    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 …

  • Little Big House

    Brisbane

    Celebrity chef Matt Moran is behind this upbeat, sprawling venue, a history-packed Queenslander with wrap-around verandah, lush foliage and festive…

  • WyNo X Bodega

    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,…

  • Stalled Espresso

    Brisbane

    Incongruously nestled among auto-mechanic workshops, spacious Stalled sets an eclectic scene with its corrugated-iron, doors turned bar panels and vintage…

  • Frank & Lotti

    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,…

  • Grinders

    Brisbane

    The Brisbane outpost of Melbourne speciality-coffee roaster Grinders is an impressive sight: sleek pinkish-marble counters, sculptural neon and lush…

  • Electric Avenue

    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…

  • Seven Seeds

    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…

  • Carlton Wine Room

    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…

  • Coppa Spuntino

    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…

  • Neighbourhood Coffee Roasters

    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…

  • Gerald's Bar

    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…

  • Wyno

    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…

  • Main Bar

    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…

  • Ocean Grind

    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…

  • Mr Percival's

    Brisbane

    While the pool-boy-cute barkeeps and caviar service might scream Hamptons, the spectacular skyline view from the outdoor deck confirms otherwise. Jutting…

  • Terrace

    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…

  • Coop Espresso Bar

    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…

  • Gresham Bar

    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,…

  • Blackstar Coffee Roasters

    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…

  • Beresford Hotel

    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…

  • Maker

    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…

  • Rooftop at QT

    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…

  • Cobbler

    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…

  • Reserve Wine Bar

    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…

  • Glass House

    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…

  • Arlechin

    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…

  • The Henson

    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…

  • Dramanti Artisan Roaster

    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,…

  • Kiki Bar & Eatery

    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…

  • Range Brewing

    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…

  • Welcome Hotel

    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…

  • Halford

    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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