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Life's a Beach
Hello sunshine, beach, delicious grub and cheeky cocktails! Darwin’s very own beach club has returned this Dry, offering relaxation hunters, food fans and cocktail enthusiasts the ultimate summer vibe. By...
Cocktails, Cabanas and Cuisine
Picture this. You're relaxing on a daybed, the sun is shining and vibrant, percussive reggae beats float on the breeze. Flavours of sweet, tart pineapple and creamy coconut delicately laced...
Cin-Cin with Never Never Gin
There’s no denying gin has seen a resurgence over the last few years, delighting the taste buds of fans of the spirit, old and new. From its humble beginnings as...
Get Eggcited for Easter
IT’S THIS TIME of year that a trip to the shops might accidentally land a bag of hot cross buns in your trolley, ready for a good toasting and generous...
Desert Brews
EXTREME HEAT, EXTREME cold, extreme downpours, extreme droughts, extreme distances from everything. Life in Alice Springs has a lot to contend with when it comes to isolation and the elements...
Lounge Around at Monte's
Ah, Monte’s. The weird, wonderful, semi-carnival themed pub that is the iconic watering hole for most that have either lived in or visited Alice Springs. I’m in good company when...
Festive Feasts for All
After just one year of trade, throwing open their doors mid-pandemic, Hilton Darwin’s PepperBerry Restaurant was crowned Restaurant of the Year at the 2021 Gold Plate awards. Hilton Darwin’s General...
Pony + Sid
There’s nothing quite like pulling up a deckchair by the seaside, popping a bottle of bubbly and tucking in to a delicious feast. Anyone else think it tastes even better...
Hydeaway by the Pool
Kicking back poolside and catching some rays with a cocktail in hand is a favourite pastime for Top Enders and holidaymakers, our weather always perfect for it. So the announcement...
il Piatto
In a city enveloped by ocean, we are certainly spoilt for choice when it comes to seaside dining, with clubs and restaurants dotted along the coast. For something a little...
Spreading Their Wings
Lovers of popular Nightcliff haunt, Lucky Bat Café & Pizzeria, can rejoice! The fave northern suburbs hangout spot has spread its wings, opening new premises in the heart of the...
Double the Fun at Dom's
About a year-and-a-half ago, Dom Wundke realised his dream of owning a small bar in the seaside suburb of Nightcliff, his bar – Dom’s Bar – taking up residence in...
She Got It From Her Nonna
Inspired by childhood memories of frequenting the markets for fresh produce, and delicatessens for cured meats and olive oil with her beloved nonna, Lina, setting up a food biz seemed...
Palm Court Bar & Lounge
If sinking in to a plush lounge with a tantalising tipple is your jam, Hilton Darwin is at your service, their new Palm Court Bar & Lounge now open for...
The Recipe for a Good Night
THERE’S ONLY ONE thing better than tucking into a multi-course meal prepared by some of the country’s best chefs. Well, maybe two! First, learning the tricks of the trade from...
Hoppy Easter!
EGG-CITED FOR EASTER and looking for ways to make it egg-stra egg-celent? We can’t promise this story won’t be hopping-mad with Easter puns, but we can promise that Kirsty McInnes...
Go Gourmet
THERE’S NO DENYING the foodie scene in the Top End has upped the ante over the past few years, with cafés, restaurants and food trucks popping up about the place...
Beach. Brekkie. Brunch.
TREATING YOURSELF TO a fancy breakfast is one of life’s greatest joys. The bacon, the eggs, the cooked veggies – the coffee! There’s nothing quite like starting your weekend with...
Festive Feasting
Imagine settling in for a delicious feast and a few cheeky tipples, without having to lift a finger. Imagine no longer, friends, because Hilton Darwin’s PepperBerry Restaurant team is keen...
Get Cookin' this Christmas
Imagine this. The Christmas tree is twinkling, Mariah Carey blasts through your speakers, the table is set complete with Christmas crackers, the champagne’s on ice and your guests are due...