Is your nightlife a little lacking? We’ve all been tentatively tipping our toes in social waters, primed to expect a lockdown at any moment. We say it’s time to dive in and make the most of the unmissable nights out Brisbane has on offer.
Essential Night-Out Prep
Hold up Brisbane, we know you’re ready to stack your calendar with trendy outings that take you through to sunrise, but we have some essentials to attend to before you go out and own the night. The last thing we want is for anyone to see we’ve been up until the wee hours—and as the eyes are always a giveaway, you’ll need a bomb eye cream to see you through.
Enter the newly re-launched Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Crème. This little pot of wonder delivers an impressive 100 hours of hydration to your under eyes with just one application, softening dark circles over time to deliver brighter eyes in just two weeks.
Pro-tip: To keep up your thriving nightlife with no skin stress, blend the eye crème with your concealer to erase dark circles and hydrate in one easy step.
Now that you have everything you need to see your skin through any nighttime adventure, let’s plan some epic late nights.
Catch A Luxe Movie At Cinebar
Cinebar doesn’t just do your standard popcorn and movie. They elevate the experience to serve up a delicious dinner with appetisers, mouthwatering mains, and decadent desserts accompanied by a complete cocktail menu. Think Gold Class but next level and locally owned.
Book your tickets and order up to enjoy dinner, drinks and a movie all without leaving your seat.
Plan Dinner & A Staycay At The Calile
Who says you need to leave town to go on holiday? The Calile has everything you need to indulge in a luxe stay-cation right here in Brisbane. To kick off the night, take a wander through James Street’s high-end shopping district and treat yourself to anything from designer dresses to an irresistible baked good from Jocelyn’s Provisions.
Next, reserve a table at The Calile’s ground-level restaurant, SK Steak & Oyster. Specialising in—you guessed it—fresh seafood and premium steaks, splash out on baked garlic butter lobster, Kiwami tomahawk steak, or graze on their signature SK seafood platters. Wrap up the night in a deluxe room at The Calile for ultimate relaxation vibes.
Discover Local Theatre Gems At QPAC
For all you theatre lovers out there, there’s no better night out than dinner and a local show. Start the night with an early dumpling sesh at Tai Tai, then wander across the street to Brisbane’s biggest arts hub. QPAC always has something fresh and exciting in the mix, and this month it’s the upcoming true story, Fourteen. Adapted from Shannon Molloy’s best-selling memoir by the nationally acclaimed theatre legends Shake & Stir, this queer coming of age story will have you laughing and crying, all along to a nostalgic 1999 soundtrack.
Indulge In Degustation Dining At Deer Duck Bistro
Tucked away in Auchenflower, you’ll find a quirky little restaurant that serves up fine dining at its best. Deer Duck Bistro is known for its vintage eclectic decor and unbelievable degustation menus. Sit down to their long course degustation to excite your palette with roasted cuttlefish, confit duck leg ravioli, sticky pork ribs, seafood cacciucco, and not one but two dessert courses. They also have a long course vegetarian degustation so that everybody can enjoy their mouth-watering, carefully curated flavours.
Experience Live Tunes Under The Stars At QAGOMA
Every so often, something magical happens at QAGOMA. To celebrate their latest exhibition, they host an evening of chill tunes and culinary delights for all the art lovers of Brisbane. Their next Up Late experience showcases the work of Chiharu Shiota and her entrancingly seductive exhibition, The Soul Trembles. Expect pop-up bars, live DJs, and to be transfixed by Shiota’s floor-to-ceiling thread sculptures.
Cut A Rug At Cloudland’s Iconic Salsa Night
To top off your nocturnal adventures, sign up for Cloudland’s ever-iconic Salsa Night. Every Thursday, Soul’sa brings passionate Bisbanites together for an evening of dance lessons, live tunes, and good vibes. With performances by legendary local bands and authentic Italian eats on the menu, Cloudland has constructed the holy trinity of a perfect night out: good food, great music, and dancing all night long.
No matter what’s on the agenda of your next night out, give your eyes a good nights sleep and erase dark circles with Estée Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Eye Supercharged Gel-Crème. Head here to shop now.
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