Brisbane

How I got here: bartender (and iceman) Matt Baker thinks you should ask better questions

A stalwart of the river city’s bar scene and his advice on better service; where to find a local food writer’s favourite Martini; and the current Brisbane goings-on.

By Becca Wang

/ 16 Jul 2025

Matt Baker during his stint at Dr Gimlette in 2022. Photo: Boothby

Meet Trinity Bird, the bartender behind Bouvardia’s next list

“That was the moment that it hit me that this is my bar now, my passion, my staff, my ingredients.”

By Cara Devine

/ 8 Jul 2025

Meet Trinity Bird, the bartender behind Bouvardia’s next list

The Rowan is a whisky-driven stir down from Waxflower

You’ll find this whisky-driven, stirred down cocktail from Margot Michat at Brunswick bar, Waxflower.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 7 Jul 2025

Margot Michat at Waxflower in Melbourne. Photo: James Macrae

How to own and run bars you want to spend time in

Their business approach might not result in a big property portfolio anytime soon, but their bars are places people love.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 3 Jul 2025

Charlie Lehmann and Sebastian Cosmo Soto from Ramblin' Rascal Tavern and Double Deuce Lounge in Sydney. Photo: Christopher Pearce/Bartenders' Weekender.

Three Horses is the new bar coming from the Caretaker’s Cottage crew

Here’s what to expect when the new Melbourne bar opens.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 30 Jun 2025

Three Horses is the new bar coming from the Caretaker’s Cottage crew

Inside look: Two of Sydney’s best bartenders open their first bar

How Bar Demo has put together its wine selection, and the smart cocktails they're bringing to Enmore Road in Newtown.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 26 Jun 2025

Inside Bar Demo in Newtown. Photo: Christopher Pearce/Boothby

Leah Dunnigan on making the bar you work at work for you

‘If you can believe in yourself to do it, nothing's gonna stop you.’

By Cara Devine

/ 24 Jun 2025

Leah Dunnigan on making the bar you work at work for you

Jenna Hemsworth is still standing

The Sorry, Not Sorry co-founder and award-winning bartender is the Person of the Year 2025.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 21 Jun 2025

These are the 30 best bars in Queensland in 2025

The full list and all the winners from the 2025 Boothby Best Bars QLD awards.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 20 Jun 2025

It was a full house for the third annual Boothby Best Bars Queensland awards this week. Photo: Christopher Pearce/Bartenders' Weekender

“Opening a bar is about overcoming challenges,” says George Curtis

The Brisbane bar owner on how he opened his two bars, cyclones, and why food is more important than ever.

By Sam Bygrave

/ 14 May 2025

George Curtis at Before + After in Brisbane. Photo: Boothby

How I got here: bartender (and iceman) Matt Baker thinks you should ask better questions

Meet Trinity Bird, the bartender behind Bouvardia’s next list

The Rowan is a whisky-driven stir down from Waxflower

How to own and run bars you want to spend time in

Three Horses is the new bar coming from the Caretaker’s Cottage crew

Inside look: Two of Sydney’s best bartenders open their first bar

Leah Dunnigan on making the bar you work at work for you

Jenna Hemsworth is still standing

These are the 30 best bars in Queensland in 2025

“Opening a bar is about overcoming challenges,” says George Curtis

Boothby. Best Bars — the state lists, voted by the industry

The Top 50 Bars in NSW

The Top 50 Bars in VIC

The Top 30 Bars in QLD

The Top 30 Bars in SA

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