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Get Ex’Stein’ted – Beer Fest is coming to Brisbane

Do you have a lager than life personality? Don’t have a six pack but bring a six pack to every party? Not into crafts but into craft beer? Well get ready for the pitcher perfect weekend, Fresh from Melbourne, for the first time; BeerFest is coming to Brisbane. Saturday the...

End Your Year in Style at these NYE Events!

It’s already that time of year again where we start to plan what we’re going to do with our New Year’s Eve. Do we go out? Do we stay in? Do we go to a festival? The options are endless. New Year’s Eve always has a big hype around it,...

OZ Comic-Con Brisbane Double Pass Giveaway!

GIVEAWAY TIME! WIN A DOUBLE PASS TO OZ COMIC CON IN BRISBANE BY TAGGING WHO YOU WOULD TAKE IN OUR FACEBOOK POST! Enter Here After a successful event in Melbourne, the ultimate celebration of pop-culture returns to Brisbane on the 21st- 22nd September! Oz Comic-Con is Australia’s largest pop-culture convention...

Get Free 23 Karat Wings At NeNe Chicken This Saturday

Get ready to strike gold at everyone’s favourite Korean fried chicken outlet to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day! NeNe Chicken is delivering a gold rush to five stores around Australia from 12 noon on Saturday the 6th of July, with free original wingettes and drummettes being served to the first...

Brisbane’s First Pop Up Butter Bar Is The Perfect Excuse To Get Out This Winter

The brains behind Brisbane’s iconic CBD beer garden Riverland have launched a winter exclusive Butter Bar. Running from the 30th of May, you’ll find mugs of Cargo Cult’s Australian made buttered rum, encapsulating a blend of spices such as clove, ginger, and cinnamon paired with a cloudy warmed apple juice....

Australia’s Ultimate Beer, Cider & Food Fest Is Finally Coming To Brisbane

Time to gather your drinking buddies because world renowned beer festival GABS (otherwise known as The Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) is coming to Brisbane for the first time ever. Taking place at the iconic Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, the boozy bonanza will bring the city’s bustling South Bank precinct...

This Popular Bar is Hosting 4 Food-and-Riesling Paired Events

Fortitude Valley’s very own Osbourne Hotel is celebrating all things Riesling with four expertly curated events, taking place from the 14th of April – 19th May 2019. These events will have you sipping on some of the freshest and fruitiest Riesling’s from some of Australia’s leading wineries, all in the...

Everyone’s Favourite Greek Festival Is Back For Another Year!

Paniyiri Greek Festival is an epic event that takes over Brisbane for two days in a haze of flavour-filled BBQ smoke and Zorba-inspired high kicks, and is the epitome of the famous My Big Fat Greek Wedding quote: “There are two kinds of people. Greeks, and everyone else who wish...

Your Guide To What’s On This Week

We’ve got a stellar line-up of events for you guys this week, ranging from artisan markets to free comedy gigs – we’ve planned the week of your dreams. The Collective Market 29 Stanley St Plaza, South Brisbane QLD 4101 The Collective Markets are a South Bank must-do experience while in...

What’s On Guide: Melbourne Cup Edition

Guys racing season is upon us, so it’s time to stop foaling around (get it??) and lock down your Melb Cup plans! And we’re here to make that decision so much easier for you with our top 3 picks for the coolest Melb Cup events Brisbane has to offer. All...

The Spookiest Events To Get Around in Brisbane This Halloween

“Boys and girls of every age Wouldn’t you like to see something strange? Come with us and you will see This, our town of Halloween” Halloween is sneaking up on us, so get out your Dracula fangs and your fake blood, because Brisbane is hosting an array of spooky events...

Your Guide To Whats On This Week

October is one hell of a busy month! The weather is finally starting to warm up and spring events are in full swing and summer time isn’t far away! Be sure to check out the cool things you can do in Brisbane this month including Brisbane’s international film festival, an...

What’s On Guide: Oktoberfest Edition

Can you believe it’s already October? The year has flown by, but the good news is that October means Oktoberfest. So if you love putting on your lederhosen and drinking bier with your mates, October is surely your favourite month. Here are all the exciting, upcoming Oktoberfest events near you!...

Take a Peek at These 5 Super Unusual Events Happening During Brisbane Fest

The Brisbane International Arts Festival is sneaking up on us Brisbaners, and it is going to be one of the best ones yet. The Brisbane festival has been an annual event since 2009, and this year it will be running from the 8th-29th September. The mission behind the Brisbane festival...

Get Yo’ Geek On Brisbane and Win a Double Pass to Oz Comic Con!

GIVEAWAY TIME! Win a double pass to Oz Comic Con in Brisbane by tagging who you would take in our Facebook post!   Enter Here   Walking around at Oz Comic Con can feel like you’ve fallen down the rabbit hole and into a land of madness, where the mad...

Your Guide To What’s On This Week

Got nothing planned for the week? Sick of staying in every weekend? We’ve got you covered. These 5 events will definitely motivate you to get out of those trackies and outside into the real world! Royal Queensland Show Brisbane Showgrounds That time of year has come around again, it’s time...

5 Must-Haves At This Year’s Night Noodle Market

The Night Noodle Market is back and better than ever with over 20 different Asian cuisine stalls! From 25 July to 5 August these delicious food stalls will grace the edge of Brisbane River. It’s totally free to enter and all stalls are cashless, so just tap and keep eating!...

Your Guide To What’s On This Week

Brisbane’s famed Night Noodle Markets return, and the Queensland Film Festival goes into full throttle this week, with many other events happening across the city that will be sure to entertain everyone no matter their taste. Read ahead to find out more. Brisbane Night Noodle Markets  South Bank Cultural Forecourt, Russell...

Your Guide To What’s On This Week

Winter blues started to really hit you? Bored out of your brains re-watching a terrible series on Netflix? We’ve found some events which will definitely make you want to get out of your house! Think a menu dedicated to truffles, France, wine, culture, history and chocolate… Seasonal Truffle Dinner Area...

Your Guide to What’s On This Week

This week in Brisbane it’s all about the entertainment and the food. From experience your own version of night at the museum to deciding who has the best burger in Brisbane- there will surely be something on this week to keep you entertained! Mummies After Dark Queensland Museum, Corner of...

Your Guide To What’s On This Week

A multitude of events are happening this June in Brisbane, and just in time before the weather starts dropping. Making sure you’ll stay warm long through this June is the Briz-Chilli Fest, praising all the virtues of hot and spicy delicacies across the world. If you’re looking to keep yourself...

Your Guide To What’s On This Week

The start of winter doesn’t have to mean going into hibernation, especially in Brisbane this week! With alcohol, desserts and art, what more could you want to fill your week? Read on to plan your week ahead – it’s going to be a good one, take it from us. Brisbane...

Celebrate National Cheese Day With Free Pasta From This Italian Restaurant

June 4th marks International Cheese Day (yes that is a thing) and King Street’s Il Verde has created the cheese lovers heaven. Brisbane cheese lovers can unite this holiday with Il Verde putting on, not one, but two celebrations. For the first offer you will want to get in early....

An Inner-city pop up Igloo & Vodka bar is Here!

As the weather is cooling down it’s time to embrace the cold. Take in the city views from Customs House’s winter wonderland pop-up Arctic Bar. Partnering with luxury vodka brand Belvedere, Arctic by Custom House have decked out their famous outdoor terrace with clear igloos. Bask in the warmth and...

This Classic Pub is Serving up 1KG Steaks in Brisbane

When an Australian hears the words “corner hotel” it’s not uncommon for an image of an elderly tradie anchored to a dated bar stool by his own beer belly to sprout into mind. But clearly these Australians are yet to pay a visit to Woolloongabba’s Norman Hotel. You’ve heard of...

Beat your NYD Hangover

No one wants to start the New Year seedy and hungover, so we’ve found and tested a few hangover cures that work for us and will hopefully work for you too! PREPARE YOUR BODY!  Before you leave to go to your big New Year’s Eve bash, preparation is the key....

10 Do’s and Don’ts for New Years Eve

We’ve come up with some simple do’s and don’ts for New Years Eve so you can have a sparkling night and enjoy all the festivities (minus any embarrassing moments… we hope). Time to enjoy all the food and drinks before we start planning for all those New Years resolutions once...

12 Things Christmas Workers Don’t Want you to Know

It’s all smiles and pleasantries when you walk through the shop door, but behind closed doors, there are just some things retail and hospitality workers would never say to your face. HOWEVER, we’d like to divulge those secrets today and if you’re the one working this Christmas, we feel you....

6 Office Party Venues Based on Your Boss’ Personality

It’s finally time to start thinking about your end of year team party! What a year it has been. But how do you know where to go? Well, it all depends on what type of boss you have… We’ve done the hard yards for you and picked the perfect venue...

Six Tips For An Epic Office Christmas Party

So you’re in charge of the office Christmas party this year? No pressure – just your boss and everyone you work with judging you. At Hidden City Secrets, we are the king of planning parties and picking the perfect venue, so follow our guide on how to host a headache...

Where to spend Melbourne Cup

November has quickly approached us once again. It’s time to dress to impress, place your responsible bets and grab a pint of beer for each hand because the Melbourne Cup season has arrived. Struggling to decide where to venture and spend this race day? We’ve got you covered with food,...

Father’s Day: Where To Go For Lunch

HCS is providing a social courtesy and letting you know that Father’s Day is literally right around the corner. No, don’t freak out. We can help you with the planning of a special lunch with the family but you’re on your own when it comes to buying the presents…sorry! Dad...

Mother’s Day: Where To Go In Brisbane

Don’t be a bore this Mother’s Day and do the usual card, chocolate and flowers for mum. Instead, get mum excited, dolled up and ready for a lovely breakfast, lunch or dinner – with the inclusion of a few glasses of bubbly of course. There are few Mother’s Day specials...

A Festival All About Community

RedFest is an annual music and cultural festival held in Cleveland, just 25 minutes east of Brisbane on the magnificent Moreton Bay. From the 2 – 4th of September, Redland Showgrounds is transformed into a thriving community of its own, with hundreds of performers, food vendors and locals setting up...

Shows Galore in Brisbane

Two of the best shows going around are finally heading up north later this year, so make sure you don’t miss out on either of these extraordinary spectacles. Singin’ In the Rain The word ‘rain’ usually doesn’t have people jumping for joy, but when put in the same sentence as ‘singing’,...

The Mastery of Cindy Sherman At QAGOMA

Cindy Sherman may not be a household name here in Australia, but once you learn about this renowned New York photographer’s history and motivations, you will soon become fascinated and enthralled by her work. QAGOMA is the only Australian venue to be hosting the exhibition of the woman who has been...

What’s On in Queensland This Winter?

The rest of Australia may be suffering from the unbearable winter weather, but not the lucky people of the North. No, the beautiful Sunshine State is making the most of the weather that isn’t below freezing like the rest of the country, playing host to a bunch of events happening...

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Where To Dine With Brisbane’s Best Views

Brisbane. The city of possibilities. And plenty of bars and restaurants. You can head down to the CBD, meander along the riverbanks, or even take a short trek into the hillsides. So, why not make the most of all the beautiful sights that the city has to offer, and take them in over a delicious [&helli

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Brisbane’s 30 Best Function Venues

The perfect event is just a click away! We’ve got you set for function season with our top 30 favourite spots to celebrate! So take a scroll through and take the guesswork out of your next occasion! No need to thank us. Unless you want to. Loft West End Located in the heart of West […]

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Your Guide To the Top Gold Coast Venues

Nestled along Australia’s glistening eastern coastline, the Gold Coast welcomes you with its picturesque beaches, vibrant nightlife, true blue culture and selection of captivating venues catering to every taste and occasion. Whether you’re among the glittering skyscrapers of Surfers Paradi

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