Brisbane

Old is new at Marlowe, a new nine-room restaurant and air-raid shelter bar

The Fish Lane bistro is pushing against trends with traditional Australian producers, nutty (not dirty!) Martinis and complex non-alcs.

By Becca Wang

/ 1 Oct 2025

The bar at Marlowe. Photo: Jessie Prince/Supplied

How I got here: Antico’s Steph Jacobs on why service comes before drinks

Steph Jacobs was a star restaurant waiter for years before she joined the bar side. Here’s what she’s taken with her.

By Becca Wang

/ 24 Sep 2025

How I got here: Antico’s Steph Jacobs on why service comes before drinks

How to navigate cocktail competitions: tips from Brisbane’s best bartenders

Don't overcomplicate things, imagine you’re in your own bar, and remember “it should never be a chore.”

By Becca Wang

/ 10 Sep 2025

Loic Mouchelin, Ellery Low, and Jacob Cohen. Images: Supplied

What do the Dirty Martini, Bloody Mary and Sbagliato have in common?

It’s time to hedge your predictions for summer drink trends again.

By Becca Wang

/ 28 Aug 2025

Elliot Pascoe: “Creativity does better with boundaries.”

One of Brisbane’s finest bartenders gets deep into the creative process.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 21 Aug 2025

Elliot Pascoe at Honto in Brisbane. Photo: Boothby

When it comes to drinks inspiration, Georgia Gresham gets inspired by people

“Inspiration is literally everywhere,” Georgia says.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 21 Aug 2025

Georgia Gresham at Dark Red in Brisbane. Photo: Boothby

If there is a way, Nance Liong will find it

“My thought processes are a little bit linear but then also loopy,” she says.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 21 Aug 2025

Nance Liong at PS40 in Sydney. Photo: Boothby

This bartender opened his first bar by flipping a restaurant

Corbins is your new destination for classic cocktails in Maroochydore from Tuncer Tokmak.

By Becca Wang

/ 20 Aug 2025

Expect proper Negronis at Corbins in Maroochydore. Photo: Supplied

How I got here: Charlie Hunter on what makes Brisbane’s bar scene so rewarding

“The misconception that men don’t enjoy cocktails and women don’t enjoy whisky – all of that is garbage, people like what they like.”

By Becca Wang

/ 13 Aug 2025

Charlie Hunter at Dark Blue during the build back in April. Photo: Boothby

Seven of the best places to eat after service (or on your break)

Skip the packet ramen – tuck into tom yum noodles, kimchi pancakes and crispy chicken skin at these late-night Brisbane venues.

By Becca Wang

/ 6 Aug 2025

Barry Parade Public House in Brisbane. Photo: Boothby

How I Got Here: neo cocktail creator Tony Huang on the importance of fundamentals

Talking creative processes with the veteran Brisbane cocktail bartender, and why he thinks “craftsmanship is a bit lost.”

By Becca Wang

/ 30 Jul 2025

Veteran bartender Tony Huang is known for his neo cocktail approach. Photo: Boothby

On Repeat: Brisbane bars’ Spotify echo chamber

Think your bar’s playlist is unique and interesting? It probably isn’t – here’s why you should switch things up.

By Becca Wang

/ 23 Jul 2025

On Repeat: Brisbane bars’ Spotify echo chamber

Old is new at Marlowe, a new nine-room restaurant and air-raid shelter bar

How I got here: Antico’s Steph Jacobs on why service comes before drinks

How to navigate cocktail competitions: tips from Brisbane’s best bartenders

What do the Dirty Martini, Bloody Mary and Sbagliato have in common?

Elliot Pascoe: “Creativity does better with boundaries.”

When it comes to drinks inspiration, Georgia Gresham gets inspired by people

If there is a way, Nance Liong will find it

This bartender opened his first bar by flipping a restaurant

How I got here: Charlie Hunter on what makes Brisbane’s bar scene so rewarding

Seven of the best places to eat after service (or on your break)

How I Got Here: neo cocktail creator Tony Huang on the importance of fundamentals

On Repeat: Brisbane bars’ Spotify echo chamber

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