12+ hour, 24+ min ago   (175+ words) Concrete Playground Find Milquetoast down a laneway off Elizabeth Street, past the neon glow of Alice next door Housed inside a former garage, it's kept its industrial bones but softened them with mismatched vintage furniture, warm timber and wine bottles…...

13+ hour, 19+ min ago   (159+ words) concreteplayground.com The Lobby is the ground-floor cocktail bar and lounge at Ace Hotel Sydney, sunk into the middle of Flack Studio's reimagining of the heritage Tyne Building in Surry Hills A marble bar top and an ochre-orange sunken lounge…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (347+ words) Concrete Playground Revealed for the first time in early July, Church is Geelong's landmark new live music venue Now, it's time to get dressed in your Sunday best, as this redeveloped former church on Ryrie Street gears up for its…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (158+ words) Concrete Playground McRae Bar takes its name from George McRae, the architect behind Capella Sydney's heritage-listed building, and builds its concept around the "First Golden Age of the Cocktail" — a modern take on a Victorian-era drinking den filtered through…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago   (156+ words) Concrete Playground McRae Bar takes its name from George McRae, the architect behind Capella Sydney's heritage-listed building, and builds its concept around the "First Golden Age of the Cocktail" — a modern take on a Victorian-era drinking den filtered through…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (170+ words) This winter, discover elegant Haku Vodka martinis paired with inventive snacks that celebrate Japanese rice craftsmanship. Rooftop's don't get much better than the InterContinental Sydney's starring spot. Icebergs Dining Room and Bar Waterside food and views worth a million bucks....

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (307+ words) Japan remains at the top of the list for countless Australian travellers, many of whom centre their adventure around all the Japanese cuisine they can consume. Yet in recent times, some of Japan's best-known restaurant chains have saved us the…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (162+ words) Concrete Playground The cookie domination continues Brooki Bakehouse, famous for its chunky cookies, notorious for its long lines, and known for a string of recent pop-ups across Australia, has announced its first flagship store in Victoria This August, Chapel Street,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (364+ words) Perched on the edge of the Coomera River since 1885, the Coomera Lodge Hotel is one of the Goldy's oldest pubs. Yet following an impressive $3 million makeover in 2022, this local stalwart returned with a new 150-person bistro, three revamped outdoor spaces…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (410+ words) In partnership with TCS Sydney Marathon presented by ASICS Australia's largest marathon (and one of the eight prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors) is returning to Sydney this August — and this year they're offering more than just a race. As runners…...