New Venues - 17 December 2021

Pumphouse Sydney

After an extensive refurbishment, the historic Pumphouse Sydney has now reopened to show off its incredible face lift. Guests will be welcomed back to try the plentiful collection of craft beers, explore the new wine room and delve into the new, elevated menu at Pumphouse Sydney. Inspired by the Pumphouse Sydney’s history amongst Australia’s burgeoning

New Venues - 25 June 2021

Sofitel Adelaide

World renowned for luxury French-style hospitality and a passion for art de vivre (the art of living), Accor’s newest Sofitel hotel, Sofitel Adelaide, will deliver an intoxicating mix of old world charm and modern design, all with a decidedly whimsical twist. The much-anticipated opening of Sofitel Adelaide in September will mark the luxury brand’s debut

Bar - 17 May 2021

Hope St Radio Collingwood

Pete Baxter and Jack Shaw are set to open the doors to Hope St Radio, a new wine bar and custom-built home for the much-loved radio station, on Thursday May 11. The new Hope St Radio home and wine bar builds on its community DNA, incorporating works by the pair’s friends and families, lovingly brought

Global - 24 February 2014

MAKEOVER FOR HERITAGE QUEENSTOWN

Heritage Queenstown 91 Fernhill Rd, Queenstown New Zealand 9300 +64 3 450 1500 or www.heritagehotels.co.nz/hotels/heritage-queenstown The Heritage Queenstown has carried out a meticulous upgrade, with every refurbished deluxe room and suite transformed with a new décor boasting modern furnishings, new sleek entertainment systems and sumptuous bedding. The hotel offers a relaxed but exclusive resort atmosphere

Local - 30 October 2013

BREAD AND BEER AT CHESTER ST BAKERY AND BAR

Chester Street Bakery and Bar 32a Chester St, Newstead, Brisbane 4006 (07) 3852 4130 or www.chesterstreet.com.au The latest offering from Damian Griffith’s growing empire sees the entrepreneur team up with designer Alex Lotersztain. Stepping outside of the Constance Street precinct, Chester Street has a slightly different design philosophy to Griffith’s other venues, with Alexander Lotersztain

Local - 21 October 2013

NOTHING COULD BE FINER

Rose Diner & Little Rose 309 Bay St. Port Melbourne VIC (03) 9681 8550 or rosediner.com.au The old Rose & Crown pub has been re-imagined as a 50s-style diner with a diner, bar and café, serving up old favourites and comfort food on nana’s old crockery. Rose Diner goes where others dare not tread —

Pop-Up - 17 October 2013

SUMMER AT SKY TERRACE

Sky Terrace The Star, Pyrmont www.star.com.au/sydney-nightlife/Pages/Sky-Terrace.aspx The Star will launch the city’s newest rooftop bar, Sky Terrace, on November 1. Sky Terrace takes advantage of the expansive views over Sydney Harbour and the city skyline from the balcony of the state of the art Event Centre atop The Star. Sky Terrace will open every Friday

Casino - 20 June 2013

COMMON SENSE AUDIO

The Common Room: www.crownmelbourne.com.au/the-common-room The West End at Crown Level 1, Clarendon St, Southbank VIC   When Crown Casino knocks a wall through, its with real intent, and a decent budget. So it was when Melbourne’s gaming cathedral refurbished its West End, throwing $50m at the project, much of which we’ve covered in venue. From

Local - 10 April 2013

GOING WITH THE GRAIN

A luxury hotel takes on the bar specialists. Story: Julia Langham Grain: 199 George Street, Sydney NSW
(02) 9250 3114 or www.grainbar.com.au Surely there’s room at the Circular Quay end of Sydney’s George Street for one more gorgeous bar? Say hello to Grain, a bespoke artisan bar by Four Seasons Hotel. Yes, Grain is a hotel