Members of the Sorry Not Sorry collective,Alex Hooker,Jenna Hemsworth and Rachelle (Rocky) Hair on their Australian bar takeover tour.

‘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
Bar Bellamy in Carlton is thriving,to the point where its owners are ready to expand.

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
Gracie’s lush courtyard is popular on weekends.

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
Sippenham.

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
Joji bar manager Pino Montis.

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
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The Everleigh (left) and Bar Margaux.

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 andEmma Breheny
Justin Hemmes pictured outside one of his Sydney venues in 2022.

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
North Fitzroy Arms has been a hit with its new menu and new look.

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.

Miji Bar&Grill,North Sydney.

Self-serve sake bar opens in Sydney (and offers pour-your-own cocktails too)

It’s not a cost-cutting model,says the owner of Miji Bar& Grill,“It’s all about bringing fun”.

  • Scott Bolles
Moon Dog’s venue in Frankston is a tribute to tropical beach clubs.

Mega beach clubs to micro hangouts:Four new (and very different) Melbourne bars

Size does matter at these new bars. Some are for sipping limoncello slushies in the sun,others are your go-to for elegant cocktails before dinner.

  • Emma Breheny