Brisbane
If you're getting dry and desperate in South Bank, the old Plough offers a mainstream pubby experience: wailing '80s rock, hefty meals, a big beer terrace…
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Southern NSW & The Murray
One of Wagga's favourite watering holes is loved for its enormous wraparound verandah upstairs. Live music Friday and Saturday nights make this a good…
Christchurch & Canterbury
This large bar offers basic pub meals, a pool table, a big-screen TV and the occasional live gig, but the views are its best feature. Come at sunset and…
Sydney
There's usually something to distract from the big-screen sports at this chilled-out corner pub: live music, trivia comps, food specials and more. The…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Trashy, brash and extremely young, Family gets crammed on weekends, with drag hosts and dancing into the wee hours, both at the back of the ground-level…
Great Ocean Road
A surprising candidate for Lorne's best coffee is served at this old surf shop, where owner Guy whips up his award-winning single-origin brews.
Tauranga
Convincingly replicating a British boozer, right down to the Sunday roast with Yorkshire puddings and the dogs-welcome policy, this black-painted corner…
Christchurch & Canterbury
This large, slightly worn pub is the town's busiest watering hole. The kitchen serves decent pub-style meals all day (mains $22 to $35). Live musicians…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
Inclusive and welcoming bar with occasional quiz nights and drag shows, and a well-frequented dance floor. Wider age range than other venues. Check…
Sydney
This popular, upmarket Woollahra corner pub is worth checking out for its open-air terrace and smart French food from Bistro Moncur.
Canberra
A cosy village-pub wannabe in the middle of cafe-filled Kingston, the Durham is known for its craft beer, competitive Tuesday-night quiz and live music on…
Canberra
A surprisingly swish-looking pub with a wide range of beers on tap, including many local brews. The food can be hit and miss. Head upstairs for slightly…
Dunedin
The godfather of Dunedin’s coffee scene, this compact wood-and-brick coffee house is the source of the magic bean for many of the city’s restaurants and…
Manly
At the ferry wharf, this open-sided bar offers numerous local and imported brews. The pork knuckles and pretzels are delicious; sausages are the best…
Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd
A long-running underground club for serious dance aficionados, sometimes hosting big-name DJs. On Friday nights the soundtrack is classic house, disco and…
Melbourne
This popular Fed Sq drinking joint's beverage list is more of a beer bible than a menu, featuring more than 200 bottled beers from around the world and 20…
Melbourne
This small outpost of The League of Honest Coffee (which serves beans from local roasters Padre) is the perfect pit stop when you're wandering around the…
Melbourne
The walls of this little shop are lined with craft beer for sale, but you can pull up a seat at the central wooden table and settle in for a drink and a…
Dunedin
Wage slaves queue at the pavement window every morning at this petite coffee bar, while students and others with time on their hands relax in the…
Tasmania
Head here to sink a pot or two with local farmers. It also serves stock-standard counter meals (mains $19 to $30) but we can't in good faith recommend…
Melbourne
This opulent spot on a funky little strip fills its plush booths with lovely, lithe young things who are heavy on the hair product and light on the attire.
Victoria
The upstairs club at Dom’s, in the heart of 'Feast Street', attracts a younger backpacking and after-pub crowd for a big night, especially on Saturdays.
Townsville
Renowned for its Sunday beer-garden sessions and prime position on the Strand, the Seaview serves ice-cold schooners and has live music and entertainment.
Southern NSW & The Murray
One of Junee's magnificent old pubs, its massive verandah dripping with iron lace, the Commercial (1915) has a busy bar crowded with after-work drinkers.
Melbourne
Sit and soak up the city atmosphere from one of the tables beneath the colonnades of the GPO. Space heaters keep you toasty when Melbourne turns chilly.
Wellington
Descend the darkened stairs to the clubbiest of Wellington's queer venues. Expect a fun young crowd, including plenty of mic-hoggers on karaoke nights.
Brisbane & Around
Fancy a cheeky pint? This affable, spruced-up pub offers all the standards, from mainstream and craft beers, to quality steaks and rugby on the telly.
Melbourne
This swampy New Orleans watering hole has big glass jars of gin and bourbon resting on its bar and food courtesy of its room-mate, Grindhouse Burgers.
Melbourne
This New York–like basement dive bar is worth squashing in for. Quaff American whiskies and craft beers to wash down the inventive Asian bar food.
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
This old corner pub is one of the better late-openers outside the lockout zone. The pleasant upstairs area is a nice refuge for a spot of lunch.
New South Wales
Sip coffees indoors in a Spanish Mission-style building among gifts and knick-knacks, or outside under a lovely arbour. Light meals are served.
Melbourne
This dark, red-lit sake bar attached to Izakaya Chuji will instantly transport you to downtown Tokyo.
Auckland Region
One of the pioneering Croat-Kiwi family vineyards, Soljans has a wonderful cafe offering good-value brunch and lunch set menus and buffets.
Hobart
A pumping, clubby dungeon meets cool lounge bar, tucked in behind the main waterfront area. Occasional name DJs; student night Wednesday.
Dunedin
A late-night Dunedin staple, Pop serves great martinis and prides itself on seriously good DJs playing funk and house. It's downstairs.
Adelaide
Late-night mainstay of Adelaide's G&L club scene, with visiting DJs and a tight dress code. Up a little stairway off Rundle St.
Hobart
Hobart's only dedicated gay bar is Flamingos, with pumping dance/disco and a bedazzling schedule of theme parties and drag events.
Dunedin
A good spot to try the full range of Speight’s beers (six/eight beer tastings $18/22); there are also decent pub meals on offer.
Sunshine Coast
Beer! Bistro meals! The decor is mod-soulless, but the pub does host local live music acts, usually on Sunday afternoons from 2pm.
New South Wales
Kick back in the beer garden at one of Dubbo's most popular and friendly watering holes, which also serves good-value pub meals.
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