Innocent Bystander Tasting Bar at Babylon Gardens

Wine brand Innocent Bystander is returning to Brisbane, opening a pop-up urban cellar door at riverside venue, Babylon. From 27 February to 16 March 2025 Brisbane will be introduced to the winery and experience wine in a whole new light.

Guests can discover the range at the Innocent Bystander tasting bar, created within Babylon’s beautiful riverside location.

During the urban cellar door takeover to take place across three weekends (Thurs-Sun), Innocent Bystander will bring Babylon to life with a freepop-up tattoo studio, performances including vinyl DJs, a bespoke wine dinner and fabulous long lunches as well as a weekend dedicated to Innocent Bystander’s new Watermelon Spritz, creating an immersive experience that celebrates the interaction between the bright, social world of Innocent Bystander and the more serious traditions of wine.

To find out more details and book a long lunch, head to the Innocent Bystander website.

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Fine Food Australia is back in 2025, taking place from 8-11 September at ICC Sydney. One of the country’s leading trade events for the food industry, it brings together professionals from retail to hospitality, bakery to import, export and distribution.

Australia’s largest and most influential food trade event is back in Sydney this year. Fine Food Australia 2025 will take place from 8–11 September at the ICC Sydney, and bring together the full foodservice, hospitality, and retail industry for four powerful days of product discovery, education, and business connection.

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Get ready to raise your glass even higher, because the Gold Coast edition of Crafted Beer Festival is back for another day of breweries, bands, and bites that’s sure to keep the good times rolling. Head to Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach, on 13 September for an unforgettable day of craft beer, live music, and gourmet eats by the beach.

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Bringing together chefs, operators, buyers, suppliers, and innovators for three jam-packed days of action across industry trade shows, culinary competitions, free conference streams, awards, and the best hospitality party of the year.