Sydney

The Potting Shed at The Grounds of Alexandria

At last, there is a way to get in on the delicious Grounds of Alexandria action without the inevitable crowds.

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Sydney

Surly's

Holy house-made hot dogs, Sydney loves an American-themed bar.

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Sydney

Beta Bar

There's plenty that's delicious at Beta Bar. Like the popcorn sweetbreads. And crisp chickpeas, fried till golden – the Greek answer to corn nuts.

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Melbourne

Public House

Church Street's Public House is a slick combination of Art Deco detail and industrial bunker

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Brisbane

Claret House

Wine-focused venue on a beautiful street strip of bars and light dining houses

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Melbourne

Montereys, Prahran

The Globe's renovation that somehow blends Ralph Lauren beach house with Californian dive bar.

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Perth

The Stables Bar

This sprawling pub might be world famous for recently hosting Prince Harry, but even without any royals in sight it's keeping the hordes happy with its repertoire of tweaked pub classics.

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Melbourne

Holla Food & Drink, Richmond

This easygoing all-day diner transitions from coffee cafe to late-lunch spot to wine bar.

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Sydney

Pocket

Finding a seat might seem like mission impossible, but staff will always try to shoehorn you in. ...

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Sydney

Della Hyde

Della Hyde channels the gimlet-and-good-time vibe of the hotel lobby bars of yesteryear.

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