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Love a negroni? The classic gets a cool twist at new CBD bar by the Cantina OK! team
Get the lowdown on Herbs Taverne, the CBD bar devoted to the world’s most popular cocktail.
- Bianca Hrovat
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Renowned New York bar to open two Australian venues this year – and they’re not pop-ups
A leader of the craft cocktail scene with four locations across the US, has chosen Australia for its first step towards global drinks domination.
- Kosa Monteith
‘I’m still in disbelief’: Ex-Swillhouse staff take fight global with tears, dancing and packed bars
The victims of alleged sexual assault and harassment are going after widespread industry change, following strong nationwide support.
- Bianca Hrovat
Flying high or calling last drinks: What’s happening with your favourite Melbourne bars?
Some old favourites are closing for good while other spots are packed. What’s going on with Melbourne’s independent bar scene? And why are more venues opening in such a tough economy?
- Fred Siggins
From lofty rooftops to leafy courtyards, five new bars for this gloriously sunny weekend
From South Yarra to Thornbury, these new watering holes (some of them sun-drenched) are worth making plans around to soak up the last of the warm weather.
- Tomas Telegramma
Find French snacks, espresso martini slushies and BYO wine at Sydney’s new bars
Seven new and soon-to-open bars to put on your drinks list for April.
- Bianca Hrovat
Why are non-alcoholic cocktails as expensive as the boozy ones?
It’s a misconception that zero-alcohol drinks should always be a cheaper alternative. Just don’t call them a “mocktail”.
- Daniel Herborn
A leading Melbourne cocktail bar and its city basement sibling announce closure
Pioneering Fitzroy bar and a late-night underground bistro have gone into liquidation.
- Kosa Monteith and Emma Breheny
What’s happening with Merivale’s original Melbourne restaurant?
The Sydney-based hospitality giant has just snapped up a new site in Melbourne, with grand plans for a drinking and dining precinct. Where does that leave its first purchase, made nearly four years ago?
- Emma Breheny
Backstreet pubs to pizza joints: 30 top spots from Victoria’s restaurant young guns
The next gen of front-of-house talent spills on the places you’ll find them on their days off.
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