Bars

Chef Joel Bickford on his early career in hospo and what you should order at The International

Chef Joel Bickford on his early career in hospo and what you should order at The International

The Culinary Director of The Point* Group chats with Esquire about his childhood in the Blue Mountains, formative years in hospitality, and the menu at his new multi-storey venue

Mar 10, 2025
See inside Esquire’s intimate end of year celebration with Hublot and Hennessy

See inside Esquire’s intimate end of year celebration with Hublot and Hennessy

Friends of Esquire recently came together for an exclusive evening of fine dining, masterful watchmaking and ultra-rare liquor tasting. Here’s what it was like

Nov 29, 2024
Six of the coolest celebrity-owned hospo haunts to add to your next US trip

Six of the coolest celebrity-owned hospo haunts to add to your next US trip

With the opening of Michael Imperioli’s new NYC haunt, Scarlet, we round up some of the more interesting celebrity-owned hospitality ventures.

Jan 30, 2024
The secret ingredient behind New York’s coolest bars and clubs

The secret ingredient behind New York’s coolest bars and clubs

From Bushwick to the Lower East Side, NYC’s coolest bars and clubs have one thing in common: they’re run by Aussies. Recently, we stopped in at a few.

Jan 4, 2024
In Hong Kong, a dining hotspot where old-world charm meets a world-class menu

In Hong Kong, a dining hotspot where old-world charm meets a world-class menu

With its storied past, timeless design and menu of elevated British classics, The Magistracy is turning heads in Hong Kong.

Dec 5, 2023
“We want people to think of us when the night isn’t yet over”: inside Bistrothèque, Sydney’s hottest new late night haunt 

“We want people to think of us when the night isn’t yet over”: inside Bistrothèque, Sydney’s hottest new late night haunt 

Acclaimed chef and culinary director Clayton Wells on the importance of curated music, good food and late night energy.

Nov 2, 2023
The best outdoor dining options in Melbourne

The best outdoor dining options in Melbourne

Leading up to the summer season, perch yourself at one of these great outdoor dining options in Melbourne.

Sep 29, 2023
The best Melbourne pubs to watch the AFL grand final

The best Melbourne pubs to watch the AFL grand final

Watch the AFL Grand Final at one of our picks of the best pubs in and around the Melbourne CBD.

Sep 25, 2023