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Butler Wine Bar is the newest addition to the bustling Fish Lane dining precinct. The venue comes to us from the team behind Lune Croissanterie who, for their first nightlife concept, have utilised a minimalist approach with a modern edge to create a 35-seat space fitted with a long bar and a relaxed outdoor seating area. 

Fish and chippie lovers, listen up. Brisbane's bayside has gained a new go-to for fresh seafood and local sips in Thorneside. Overlooking Beth Boyd Park and Waterloo Bay, Pippy Fish Cafe is a pescatarian’s delight, offering everything from a classic fish cornetto to fresh-flavoured feasts for your whole crew. 

Summa House provides a relaxing, beachy vibe great for socialising with friends. Offering light snacks, pub classics and weekend share menus for grazing over with your crew, it's a central option for kicking back over a lazy lunch, or grabbing drinks and partying to DJ tunes into the evening.

Ditch the table manners, along with the cutlery, and get ready to rip in at the recently opened Kickin’Inn in Spring Hill. The first Queensland location of this mega-popular seafood joint, this new spiced seafood destination is bringing plenty of Cajun spice and hands-on dining to the City's edge.

Hoping to shine a light on Brisbane's already established James Street dining precinct, accomplished restaurateur Simon Gloftis has created Sunshine, a third sibling to Hellenika and SK Steak & Oyster.

If you haven't heard of Lisboa Caffe, you're clearly not as addicted to Portuguese custard tarts as we are.

Drift into relaxation aboard Queensland’s first luxury floating hotel, Drift Flotel. Step aboard the luxurious three-storey, 12 metre vessel and you’ll soon feel like you’re floating away on some far tropical nirvana. The grandly furnished space features everything you’d expect from a fully self-contained luxury house, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an expansive kitchen and lounge room, a wraparound deck and stunning rooftop terrace, which is perfect for downing a few cocktails while watching the sunset.

The newest addition to the developing Hawthorne Road precinct, Cartel Del Taco is the passion project of owners Marco Ramirez and Erick Martinez, both Mexican ex-pats.

By the team behind the beloved Mrs Brown's Bar & Kitchen, Stratton is a restaurant and bar built for locals to eat, drink, and celebrate in.

Inside the heritage-listed John Reid & Nephews building on Charlotte Street, you'll find a 12-metre whiskey bar known as Frog’s Hollow Saloon. Though the fit-out here gives off serious country vibes, featuring exposed ceiling rafters, fairy lights and whiskey barrel bar tables, this watering hole is no run down honkey tonk—though the music definitely leans towards country and blues. 

For all the footy and foodie fanatics out there, the Brisbane Broncos are giving us all the more reason to support our local team, thanks to their new game day Tex-Mex venture, Sonny's Rooftop Bar. Located on the rooftop of Suncorp Stadium and exclusively open two hours before and until one hour after Broncos home games, stand out from the crowd (literally) and enjoy a margarita supplied by locals Margarita Margarita before or after kick-off. 

Specialising in a unique range of historically refined gins, rums, vodkas, and liqueurs located in an original 1920s stillhouse at Morningside is the authentic small-batch spirits maker, Bavay Distillery.  

Patina at Alumni Court, located in the heart of the University of Queensland Campus, is a contemporary paddock-to-plate restaurant flaunting luxe interiors with copper finishes and large windows. 

One bite of 5 Boroughs burgs and you’ll be transported to the streets of New York, braving the subway as you bounce between Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. Make the most of your metaphorical overseas adventure by feasting on the venue’s cross-cultural menu. Steamed buns, gyoza, and fish tacos are just some of the selections that stray from your typical American fast-food offering. 

With sweeping views out over the ocean, it’s no surprise Palm Beach Surf Club has earned a place as one of our fave venues on the Gold Coast. The relaxed, laid-back vibes wafting from the restaurant instantly make guests feel welcome, enabling them to easily set their worries aside for as long as they choose to dine. Better still, the beachfront bar and restaurant boasts a keen emphasis on local, sustainable produce, so you can enjoy your meal without the added serve of guilt. We’re talking carbon-neutral beef suppliers, meat-free burger alternatives, and produce sourced from only the best local farmers. 

If you love deep-fried potato just as much as we do, you’ll want to swing by Mr Potato on our next trip down the coast. The venue offers a modern spin on your traditional baked potato, prepared with only the freshest ingredients from their famous pre-loaded menu. 

Looking to turn up the heat and sweat out those nasty party toxins? Well, Pilgrim Hot Yoga is where it’s at. Located on bustling Fish Lane in South Brisbane, Pilgrim is dedicated to making you sweat, sweat, sweat.

If there’s one thing we can't get enough of it’s a crisp glass of vino. And if said vino comes from a gram-worthy vineyard nestled in the heart of the countryside, well, we’re packing our bags and making tracks there stat! Which is why we’re just a little bit obsessed with Ravenscroft Vineyard, Stanthorpe’s coolest boutique vineyard.

From a pizza oven on the wheels of an iconic VW Kombi, to a permanent pizzeria in Casa Italia New Farm, the minds behind Pizzantica have answered the prayers of Brisbanites and opened up a flagship restaurant in Wilston.

Here in Brisbane we love a good tipple, even more so when we can have a sip and then stock up on the good stuff—all in the one spot. Which is why we’re big fans of Wineism, a wine venue and merchant that is sure to become one of your faves. Housed in a cool and modern converted industrial building in the heart of Albion, Wineism is not a typical bar, nor is it an average bottle shop. Here you’ll find wines from around the world, handpicked for Brisbane’s wine appreciators and available for online purchase, home delivery, curbside pick-up and sipping, and purchase in-store.

You might think you have to traverse continents to find the world's best croissants, but actually you'll find Lune Croissanterie serving up just that (well, according to the New York Times, anyway) in South Brisbane. 

Longtime is a far more sophisticated eatery than your usual yum cha spot. With space for 200 odd diners, the venue is decked out in a myriad of textures in muted tones, from aqua green tiling and polished concrete columns to glowing hanging globe lights and cherry blossom-patterned seating. 

With their Yeerongpilly and Yeronga locations packing out every weekend with southsiders, Andonis Cafe & Bar has now opened a Fortitude Valley cafe for inner city locals. If you’re not familiar with OG venues, this popular cafe offers a lengthy selection of modern Australian cuisine with a Greek twist, from breakfasts to cocktails and everything in between. A word of warning—the portion sizes are not to be underestimated, so come prepared as Andonis serve up enough food to feed a small village. 

It’s a big call we know, but Sunny Side may just be dishing up the best breakfast sando in all of Brisbane. This bright and cheery sandwich spot just landed in Windsor with a vibrant, fun-loving fit out courtesy of the ever creative folks at Derlot, combining neon yellow metal stools and tables with cork tiling linging the walls and floors. There’s tables and benches aplenty if you want to eat in, but takeaway is also an option, with the location handy for those making a quick pit stop on the way to work. 

Hospitality veteran Ben Russell (who you might recognise as the ex-head chef at Aria) has just opened his own venue, teaming up with Dan Clark from Woolloongabba’s 1889 Enoteca to open Rothwell’s Bar & Grill, a sophisticated bar and restaurant in the city. 

If you never miss an explosive superhero flick, you're going to love the latest bar and eatery to hit the Valley. Hidden down California Lane is 1st Edition, an explosive comic book-inspired venue that seats just 22 diners.

Landing on the roof of Cloudland just in time for summer, Valley Hops Brewing is far more glam than your usual neighborhood brewpub. The sun-drenched rooftop venue features stunning metalwork arbours lined with creeping vines and a mix of wooden picnic style tables, booths and high tables, all covered by a clear glass awning to keep out inclement weather. Taking pride of place amongst it all is a massive metal fire pit surrounded by stone benches for the cooler month, while visible behind a latticed glass wall are the massive steel tanks turning hops into Valley Hops Brewing’s core range of a crisp lager, a tropical ale, a mango and passionfruit sour, an IPA and pale ale. 

Taking over a heritage building on St Pauls Terrace that was once a specialist bakery, Evita has transformed the space behind the old facade into a relaxed, moody Argentinian-inspired restaurant, bar and lounge, with the original 110 year old wood-fired oven from the bakery still firing up in the kitchen. 

Yes, it's true. The Yiros Shop just made it easier than ever for northsiders to wrap their hands around a meaty, saucy yiros wrap with a brand new drive-thru location in Rothwell, opening Friday 19 November. Now, you don't even have to get out of the car to get your feta fries fix—although you still better wait until you get home/back to work to eat them lest you end up with special sauce all down your front. 

Landing in Woolloongabba’s South City Square, Sasso Italiano was inspired by the lively, old-school trattorias of the USA in the 70s—neighbourhood spots where you could find good food, dim lighting and good times. The venue’s design reflects this inspiration—sleek and modern it may be, but the stone floors, marble tables, red leather chairs and golden lighting definitely give off a funky Little Italy vibe, complete with an outdoor patio for balmy nights smashing pizza and wines in the breeze. 

The brainchild of two neighbours turned besties, Active Truth is a homegrown Brisbane activewear label that places special emphasis on diversity in every sense of the word—and they just opened their very first bricks and mortar store. Not far away from their Nundah HQ, the store has landed inside Toombul Shopping centre, stocking their range of high quality activewear for all shapes and abilities.

rebel’s newly enlarged concept store at Westfield Garden is designed for anything but a standard retail browsing session. It will take your shopping experience to a whole new ball game (literally)—you can shoot some hoops on a basketball court in the 'Home of Basketball' or kick a football around and test out your aim in the 'Home of Football. If you're more of a virtual sports fan, you can take a seat and play FIFA or MADDEN on the in-store video game console.

This cocktail and taco spot is anything but traditional. Perfectly located at the base of Teneriffe's London Woolstores on leafy Vernon Terrace, Rita's is recently under new ownership, but still the go-to cocktail bar for locals, and a weekend hot spot thanks to their bottomless brunches.

Stafford’s Soul Pantry nursery and concept store has long been a favourite for weekend botanical browsing, especially with their cosy corner cafe to relax in afterwards. While the cafe was once a bit of an afterthought, a vibrant makeover has completely transformed the space into a venue you'll want to cross the river for. 

It was a sad day when The Smug Fig announced that they were being forced to move on from their East Brisbane garden store location to make way for a new development, but you can wipe away those tears, because this much-loved cafe has a new home, and it’s looking better than ever before. Landing just a hop, skip and a jump away over in Stones Corner, the cafe has taken up residence in a relaxed, open venue with an all-new mural by local artist Yannick Blattner to gaze on taking up one entire wall. 

Having now scored a second location in the River City, it’s fair to say Revel Brewing Co is a favourite amongst Brisbane’s beer community. Their sprawling new location at Rivermakers, Morningside is even larger than their Bulimba digs, meaning there’s plenty more room for brewing some of that sweet liquid gold.

Regulars of The Crown Hotel in Lutwyche will know that the 140-year-old pub was in dire need of an update—but no longer. Hospitality group Australian Venue Co has stepping in and given the old girl a multi-million dollar makeover, and the venue is now almost unrecognisable, featuring a stylish new bistro, sleek sports bar and stunning new beer garden, with new menus to match. 

City Winery has quickly established itself as an iconic Fortitude Valley location for wine and food lovers alike. This venue is the city's only (for now) urban winery and cellar, which is pretty impressive given the last operating winery in Brisbane closed over 160 years ago.

This Balmoral cafe is brought to you by Adam Dartnall, the owner of Stones Corner’s beloved hole-in-the-wall cafe, Stones Throw, who's enlisted head chef Matt Roman—none other than the ex-owner of iconic pie joint, Piefection—to take over the kitchen. The menu here is a full blown brunch extravaganza, featuring a dessert-like Turkish breakfast brulee; vanilla bean and dragon fruit panna cotta; crab cakes with yuzu dressing, poached eggs and béarnaise sauce; and black truffle oxtail shakshuka.

Take all your senses on a gastronomic journey with the punchy flavours of Southeast Asia at Everton Plaza dining destination, Mai Gai. Led by head chef ​​Suchada Nakbunchuay (whose credentials include Byron’s esteemed establishment, Bang Bang), this suburban gem fuses Thai, Indonesian, Laos, Cambodian and Vietnamese cuisines for a menu you’ll want to sample a few times over. 

The Tailors is a South American-inspired bar specialising in creative cocktails with live music playing on Friday and Saturday nights. The twist? You’ll find it hidden behind what looks like the window of a tailor shop named Rodriguez & Co, complete with a sewing machine and mannequins, with the entrance through a mirror that swings open to reveal the bar behind. 

You may think of South Bank's The Charming Squire as a spot for brew, and maybe even some live tunes and a few bar bites, but it also happens to be the spot for a bit of fine dining at in-house restaurant Embers. Ideal for a pre-show dinner or just a fiery night out, the stand-alone venue is all about wood roasted, smoked and grilled dishes, thanks to a custom-made wood-fired grill and rôtisserie. 

This one goes out to all True Crime podcast lovers—if you have a penchant for solving mysteries and piecing together clues, we’ve found your new favourite pastime. 

Banish boring and turn up your next night out in Brisbane thanks to this vibrant new late-night venue. Hey Chica! is a Latin American-inspired social club taking over Fortitude Valley and you're going to want to check it out ASAP. 

If you’ve been longing for a tropical escape with breathtaking seaside views and even better cocktails, look no further. Southbeach is serving you chilled vibes, tasty bites and a drinks list to match. And the best part? This foodie favourite is right on your doorstep—no plane ticket required. 

A third venue from the team behind Graceville’s Goodness Gracious and Picnic Camp in Camp Hill is here to vie for the position of favourite, with Picnic West End blessing us with a whole new Sunday morning hang out. Far from a carbon copy of the popular Camp Hill spot, Picnic 2.0 has its own stand out menu and sleek, open dining space nestled in West End’s fabulous West Village. With high ceilings and an abundance of light streaming through the wall of windows facing Boundary Street, the venue features globe lighting, natural pine furnishings and aqua finishes complimented by an abundance of greenery. 

What do you get when you combine Japanese and Mexican fare? Well you can find out thanks to the arrival of Dos Manos in Newstead, which is dishing up Mexican flavours with Japanese techniques. Featuring a sushi train, robatayaki and pan-Pacific counter, the venue looks as though it would fit right in in a coastal Mexican town, decked out as it is in white furnishings, touches of rattan and more than a few cacti, with seating both outside and in. 

Not content with just having one of Brisbane’s best cafes in their repertoire, the team behind Farmhouse in Kedron have opened a Southeast Asian kitchen and bar, Oh Boy Bok Choy. It might be in the ‘burbs, but this delicious spot could rival any inner city eatery with their flavourful incarnations of dishes from Vietnam, China, Malaysia and Thailand. 

Tucked away inside Brisbane Quarter is the newly opened Tenya, a high end Japanese restaurant with a spectacular view to match the epic plates coming out of the kitchen. A huge 200-seat venue with tables both inside and out on the balcony overlooking the river, Tenya features a simple palette of muted browns, with private dining areas available for those looking to celebrate a special occasion. Bonus, there’s also a VIP omakase room for bespoke dinners prepared right in front of you by the chef. 

Walking in to Dr Gimlette, you’ll be greeted by a wall of cosy leather booths and rich, warm lighting, with old world furnishings complemented by plenty of exposed brick and timber flooring. The real eye catcher here is the nine-metre long white marble bar, where you can witness all the pouring, shaking and stirring of your cocktail order right before your eyes.

Familiar with the Japanese style of dining known as omakase? If not, essentially it means "I'll leave it up to you"—letting the chef decide what you eat. Typically it involves multiple courses of delicately prepared sushi, sashimi and other fine delicacies—and that's just what South Brisbane's new TakashiYa is all about. 

As you walk in to Mr Badgers, you can’t help but notice the massive red and white tram taking up half the indoor space. Hand built by one of the owners, the tram was inspired by the venue's namesake, Joseph Badger, an electical engineer who electrified Brisbane's tram network in the late 1800s. Don’t think this quirky eatery is all style and no substance though, because the food here is seriously next level. 

Petrie Terrace's new Mexican cantina Enzo y Ollie sits in the heart of Caxton Street surrounded by some of Brisbane's most well known bars and heritage listed buildings. Inside you'll find a relaxed cosy space filled with big round leather booths for splitting a few plates of nachos while the covered beer garden out the back features impressive street art and colourful mosaic tabletops to transport you to a Mexican fiesta. 

Cielo Rooftop is a breezy, sun-soaked rooftop bar with bright yellow booths and view-facing seating that will have you feeling as though you’ve taken a trip to the Italian Riviera. Here cocktail culture takes centre stage, though you can snack on share plates like fresh oysters, hummus and baked focaccia and kingfish sashimi while you sip. 

Tucked away on Manning Street in South Brisbane hides Coffee Head Co, a cosy, laneyway cafe who specialising in pouring top notch coffee, fast. Not only are they experts in caffeinated beverages, but they also dish up plenty of oozy cheese toasties, featuring gourmet, locally sourced ingredients. Wrap your hands around one of their Cheese Louise toasties on a brisk morning and cop a load of provolone, vintage cheddar and raclette cheese paired with caramelised onion jam between fresh, artisan sourdough. 

One of Queensland’s first ‘alternative art spaces,’ The Institute of Modern Art(IMA) in Fortitude Valley is for those who prefer their art a little more experimental. Home to some seriously cutting edge exhibitions, this is where you’ll experience art like you’ve never seen before—we’re talking video installations, large scale sculptures and compelling exhibits from emerging artists. Sound like your jam? Get down there.

Brisbane has a brand new five star, ultra sustainable hotel, Crystalbrook Vincent. This stunning hotel is located in the heart of Brisbane City so all of your staycation (or vacation) plans are sorted. Crystalbrook Vincent resides directly under the Story Bridge within strolling distance of the bars and restaurants of Howard Smith Wharf—if you can drag yourself away from the hotel’s own Italian eatery and rooftop bar. 

Mr Treat might just be your ticket to the best cookies in Brisbane. Tucked away in the heart of Fortitude Valley on Brunswick Street, this cute blue pastel hole-in-the-wall spot is baking up some of the craziest cookies we’ve ever seen.  

Sweet tooths of the southhside, rejoice! Your favourite decadent dessert bar, Cowch is finally making its grand entrance at Westfield Garden City on 25 August. This long-time fixture of South Bank has made its way to the south side of town with its third Brisbane venue, meaning you no longer have to trek your way into the CBD to gorge on Nutella waffle sandwiches, dessert pizzas, ice creams, churros, super shakes and much more. 

Not sure what Balkan fare is? Even if you're not sure you could pinpoint a Balkan country on a map, you can get a crash course in this South Eastern European cuisine at Morningside's newest eatery, Kasina. Owners Dragan and Marija Sestic (who you may know from Dramanti Roasters) are keen to share their Bosnian and Serbian heritage with Brisbane, and knew the best way to do that was with food—and we agree.