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The Punters Club drinks list is pub-appropriate but with better wine.
13.5/20

‘How good are pubs?’: The return of an old Fitzroy favourite feels like a triumph

The revival of this Brunswick Street landmark also raises the question: Why isn’t kangaroo schnitzel an Aussie staple?

  • Besha Rodell
Bar Spontana’s fitout features brick walls, exposed roof trusses and colourful artwork.
14/20

Funk, fire and fantastic cocktails: This secret bar might be the Thai diner of your dreams

Bar Spontana is one of those spots that feels like a secret, and a really juicy secret at that.

  • Besha Rodell
The sushi train, imported from Taiwan, fits the narrow Bourke Street site.
13.5/20

It’s super weird, fun and accessible, but a few things almost send this big-name sushi train off track

The Bossa Nova pitch sounds like a drunken late-night thought bubble. But it’s a welcome measure of weirdness for this great restaurant town. 

  • Besha Rodell
Head chef Yusuke Morita at work preparing sushi with his wife Izumi.
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This tiny six-seater is the size of a bento box, but it packs a wasabi-like punch

One of Sydney’s tiniest restaurants, Kisuke delivers a larger-than-life omakase experience.

  • Terry Durack
If you drink and ride, you’re at Moon Dog Wild West.

Fans of fast food, shots and bucking bulls, this problem-plagued Footscray brewpub is for you

To say it’s had its challenges would be an understatement. But this salty slice of Americana delivers on the good times, most of the time.

  • Besha Rodell
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France-Soir in South Yarra.
14/20

This Melbourne icon divides food snobs – but our critic keeps going back

It may not be Melbourne’s best French restaurant. But it might be the city’s best-loved bistro.

  • Besha Rodell
The doors are back open at late-night bar Arlechin in the city.

Guy Grossi’s late-night bar reopens – serving the cult spaghetti dish worth staying up for

Venture down the laneway behind Grossi Florentino for playful Italian snacks and inventive cocktails by a Lake House Daylesford alum until 1am.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Inside Sydney’s new late-night supper club, The Caterpillar Club.
14.5/20

Arrive early, stay late: Your plan of attack for Sydney’s super popular new supper club

The Caterpillar Club’s very long bar rarely has a free seat. Here’s how to nab one.

  • Callan Boys
Albasha Knafeh & Coffee adds a dash of Salt Bae-inspired showmanship to the traditional dessert.

From ‘Barbie’ chai to cheesy pistachio knafeh: Five unmissable dishes at Sydney’s most popular food festival

How to navigate the 70+ food stalls at Ramadan Nights Lakemba.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The decor has barely changed since Supper Club became Kafeneion.
14.5/20

This Greek restaurant is a window into Melbourne’s heart

For more than 25 years, Supper Club has been a haven for night owls. Now, Kafeneion is occupying the space, delivering Greek comfort food and excellent drinks.

  • Besha Rodell

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