Noosa
Worn timber tables, mounted surfboards and a shaded wooden deck give Little Cove a rustic look and a free-spirited vibe. Choose from a number of house…
Must-see nightlife in Australia & Pacific
Cairns
It may not be on the favoured backpacker circuit, but this iconic pub has retained all the knockabout charm it's been famous for since opening in 1926…
West Coast Australia
Comfy booths, a smattering of local craft beers (including seasonal brews), a menu full of imaginative tapas (jalapeño and mozzarella arancini, pork belly…
Wellington
Tumble into this lurid-green, junk-shop juke joint any time of the day or night for a tipple and a plate of jerk chicken. Regular live music and DJs…
Melbourne
At weekends, DJs perform here in a project space with a large double screen and scattered projectors; find yourself a dark seat or a spot at the bar…
Sydney
The transformation of this slate-roofed sandstone schoolhouse (1878) into a vibrant bar has left it largely unchanged. It's a lovely spot with great…
Byron Bay
This independent and proudly local brewery, with a core family of ales, experimental pilot batches and seasonal beers, upgraded to this warehouse space in…
Cairns
Housed in a revamped shed on the Cairns Wharf, the ginormous Hemingway's sports a 19m bar and 20 beer taps. Many of the brews are named after bawdy…
Brisbane
Keeping Paddington awake, this roaster-cafe is one of several Merlos around town (a local success story). Bite a biscuit or sniff at some slice, but what…
Victoria
Halls Gap's first microbrewery was about to open its doors at the time of research. Expect the usual crafty selections, including some interesting…
Melbourne
Over-the-top Melbourne rococo gets another workout here and never fails to raise a smile. The tropical deck on the 1st floor is shrouded in jasmine and…
Byron Bay
Traditionally the last stop of the night, this dark bar now has a lockout time of 2am, so if you fancy shooting pool till the wee hours you'll need to get…
Canberra
An upmarket pub at the centre of Braddon's growing fine-dining strip. The front beer garden is the place to be on summer nights, where regular live-music…
Coromandel Peninsula
Craft beers courtesy of Hamilton's Good George Brewing combine with a concise menu of pub snacks amid the Smokey Pallet's spacious whitewashed interior…
Melbourne
Dark timber, kooky taxidermy and a speakeasy vibe make the Woods a suitable place to hide on those brooding, rainy Melbourne nights. Bunker down for a…
Launceston
Sporties is the perfect local: there's a rear deck perfect for afternoon beers, a pool table, live sport on the big screens and live music on Fridays and…
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Hole-in-the-wall coffee roaster with the best brew in town. Stop by for a cup, a cookie and a conversation. Don’t leave town without buying a few fragrant…
West Coast Australia
This restored heritage hotel is the main congregation spot for Yallingup locals. Pub food, a sprawling beer garden with plenty of shade, big screens…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Craft beer has arrived in Mangawhai at this buzzing bar-cafe, including a good selection from Northland brewers. Excellent food includes burgers, gourmet…
Bay of Islands & Northland
A magical spot (10km out of town), especially on a summer’s day, this friendly pub overlooks the water with a sole pohutukawa blazing red against the…
Byron Bay
This old piggery turned booze barn comes to life for events. Drink frosty glasses of house pale ale or lager in a light, louvred space by the brewing vats…
Wellington
Aiming to improve on the 'kebab at 2am' experience, F&B offers excellent burgers, pizzas, pies, share plates and meaty mains to go along with its crafty…
Launceston
Cool! A Tasmania-centric bar serving libations of all kinds from around the island: whites, reds, beers and spirits. Slide into a leather lounge or prop…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
Head down the stairs and throw yourself into a world of rough-hewn stone walls, glowing tropical fish lanterns, Polynesian knick-knacks and cocktails…
Gold Coast
The Black Hops crew run a friendly and fun taproom, where you can enjoy a tasting paddle or sample whatever craft delight they've currently got on their…
Western Australia
Pull over and add your name to the palimpsest of graffiti covering the walls of this 1896 classic outback pub. The atmosphere is a hoot, the staff have…
Victoria
They've been brewing here for some years now, but only in 2019 did they open the doors for folk to taste their beers – a pale and tropical ale, Kolsch,…
Melbourne
What's not to love about a lime-hued pub with a herd of pink elephants on the roof? The Windsor Castle is a backstreet veteran, full of cosy nooks, sunken…
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…
Queenstown
Queenstown's hippest rock bar is located – as all such places should be – in a dark, grungy, concrete-floored space off a back lane. There's a popular…
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…
Napier
Does a whale drink? Or just filter krill? Either way, this big dockside bar is a sporty spot to join some fellow mammals for an unashamedly mainstream…
Christchurch
Hidden behind a nondescript facade down the industrial end of Montreal St, the Christchurch branch of this famous Kiwi coffee roastery does a mean…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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