Must-see nightlife in Australia & Pacific

  • Lost Bills

    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…

  • 3B Boutique Bar

    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…

  • Marble Bar Bistro

    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 (…

  • Scott's Brewing Co.

    Dunedin & Otago

    Drop into this old waterfront warehouse to sample the output of Ōamaru's popular craft brewers. Slouch against the counter for a tasting or head out onto…

  • The Cottage

    Sydney

    The sweet front patio and garden of this cute house tucked away but on the main street make super spots to kick back with an afternoon glass of wine or a…

  • Dirty Three Wines

    Victoria

    Drop by for quality pinots at the rustic cellar door of this respected South Gippsland winemaker. A tasting of four wines is $5 (redeemable against…

  • The Welder's Dog

    New South Wales

    This outpost of the Armidale original is Tamworth's top spot for a craft brew, offering an interesting spread of local beers (including the ever-popular…

  • Criterion Hotel

    Dunedin & Otago

    The most Victorian of the Victorian Precinct's watering holes, this corner beauty has a good beer selection and plenty of local wines. There's usually…

  • Rifle Brigade Hotel

    Victoria

    A classic country corner pub, the historic Rifle Brigade has been serving drinks since 1887. There's a heap of local craft beers on tap, which you can…

  • Campos Coffee

    Melbourne

    Pourovers, AeroPress, siphon, cold drips and daily-changing single-origin African, Asian and Latin American coffees – Campos has it all covered for the…

  • Local Press

    Canberra

    Fabulous coffee is just the beginning at this lush foreshore cafe. Hanging plants and nautical decor bring the outside in, while fabulous veggie-heavy…

  • Barrio Collective Coffee

    Canberra

    Small but mighty, this wood-and-concrete space is a favourite with locals, who duck in at all times of day for a caffeine hit. The toasted sandwiches are…

  • Lucky Bean Cafe

    Southern WA

    This spring-and-summer-only beachfront caravan may be the most spectacular place you ever have a coffee and a muffin. You may even get lucky and see…

  • Hop Nation

    Melbourne

    Follow the smell of fish down an unlikely industrial lane to this veritable cathedral of beer, located in a cavernous brick warehouse. There's usually six…

  • Sixteen Tun

    Viaduct Harbour & Wynyard Quarter

    The glister of burnished copper perfectly complements the liquid amber on offer here in the form of dozens of NZ craft beers by the bottle and a score on…

  • S&M's

    Wellington

    Don't get excited, there's nothing fetishistic about Scotty and Mal's upmarket bar, unless your fetish happens to be dark wood, chandeliers and fabulous…

  • Section 8

    Melbourne

    Enclosed within a cage full of graffiti, wooden-pallet seating and a shipping-container bar, Section 8 is makeshift-cool. It's quite a scene, packing out…

  • Story Bridge Hotel

    Brisbane

    Beneath the bridge at Kangaroo Point, this beautiful 1886 pub and beer garden is perfect for a pint after a long day exploring. Regular live music (see…

  • Rhino's Ski Shack

    Queenstown

    This vibey basement bar serves Rhino's house lager on tap ($5), hot rum in the ski months and empanadas. Animal pelts, snowshoes and skis line the…

  • Wharf Local

    Tathra & Around

    Excellent brews and even better views make this local coffee place something special. Doubling as a gallery space and local museum, it's popular with…

  • Coffee Cat

    Southern WA

    Parked up near Esperance's Tanker Jetty, WA's hippest mobile coffee caravan also serves up yummy home-baked cakes and sweet and savoury muffins. Grab an…

  • Grand Northern Hotel

    Townsville

    This historic 1901 pub in Townsville's bustling centre is not exactly a tranquil haven, but it's great for a beer at any time and is the city's landmark…

  • Wine Library

    Sydney

    An impressive range of wines by the glass, a smart-casual ambience and a menu of delectable share plates and cheeses make this the most desirable library…

  • Neighbourhood

    Sydney

    This smart food and wine bar has a brick-lined interior giving way to a wood-lined courtyard. Bondi Radio broadcasts live from a booth near the kitchen,…

  • Miss Margarita

    Byron Bay

    A beach cantina offering seven versions of the classic margarita and an array of colourful, fruity cocktails. Soak up the tequila with Tex Mex favourites…

  • Port Office Hotel

    Brisbane

    An oval-shaped marble bar, black lacquered floorboards and charcoal-coloured walls conjure up a deliciously sinister atmosphere here – enough of an excuse…

  • True Brew

    Victoria

    Set up by two brothers, True Brew does a range of 16 beers, including six on tap (tasting paddles $15). Here you can also brew your own beer using their…

  • Double Happiness

    Melbourne

    This stylish hole-in-the-wall is decked out in Chinese propaganda posters and Mao statues, and serves an excellent range of Asian-influenced chilli- and…

  • Shark Bay Hotel

    West Coast Australia

    Sunsets are dynamite from the front beer garden of Australia's most westerly pub, lovingly called 'the Oldie' by locals. It has a decent menu of pub…

  • Burleigh Brewing Company

    Gold Coast

    Hang out in this cavernous space with fellow beer lovers, or grab a seat in the courtyard to listen to live music and fuel up from the food trucks. There…

  • Freemasons Hotel

    West Coast Australia

    This heritage-listed 'pub with personality' has been serving beer to thirsty travellers since the 1800s. Nowadays it's a popular hang-out, with live music…

  • Aika + Co

    Dunedin

    'Dunedin's littlest bar' might only be 1.8m wide, but this bolthole on George St is still full of punters. There's sometimes even live musicians squeezed…

  • Carousel

    Dunedin

    Monochrome tartan wallpaper, a roof deck and great cocktails leave the classy clientele looking pleased to be seen somewhere so deadly cool. It gets going…

  • Ora Banda Historical Inn

    Western Australia

    A popular weekend destination for Kalgoorlie residents, the 1911 Ora Banda Historic Inn makes for a classic outback stop – either as an overnighter …

  • Brewers Co-operative

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    With 27 craft beers on tap, this corner bar is a good central-city option for an interesting brew and a feed of seafood and chips served the traditional…

  • Little Guy

    Newtown & the Inner West

    Wedged into a typically narrow Glebe terrace house, this livens up the local scene with craft beer, wines, cocktails, events and cosy, almost…

  • Spooky Boogie

    Christchurch & Canterbury

    More sweet than spooky, this hip coffee shop cum record store at the top end of London St does a roaring trade in silky coffee and smooth beats alike…

  • Bakers Lane

    Launceston

    Launceston's coolest bar delivers bar food (fried chicken, pork ribs, burgers), cocktails and craft beer beneath a faux hanging garden. Thursday is vegan…

  • Flamingos Tiki Bar

    Cairns

    Run by the masterminds behind Three Wolves, Flamingos is a kitsch Tiki basement bar with fishbowl cocktails and literally hundreds of rums on offer…

  • Palm Cove Tavern

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Bustling bar with sports on the TV, outdoor seating and lunch specials. It runs a regular courtesy bus between Palm Cove and the other northern beaches as…

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