146 Baroona Road, Paddington
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Few Brisbane craft-beer breweries had as good a year as Range Brewing did in 2023. In addition to relaunching its culinary arm Jacopo’s Pizza, bringing back its hugely successful beer festival for a second year and opening event space and barrel room The Bethnal next to its Newstead HQ, Range owners Matt McIver and Gerard Martin also cut the ribbon on Australiana-inspired neighbourhood bar Patio by Range in June. Housed within a character-filled space a short marinated-olive toss from Rosalie Village, Patio pairs the timeless appeal of a true-blue Aussie pub with a pinch of chic Italian alfresco vibes, creating a suburban sipping spot that’s stylish, singular and oh-so special. Even six months on, seats at Patio can be hard to come by at peak hour (bookings are still your best bet on weekends), but once you’ve scored a perch – either at the bar, in the landscaped courtyard or at one of the red-tile tables in the patio area – a dozen taps pouring Range’s selection of boundary-pushing beers alongside its own branded wines (made in conjunction with LATTA Vino) await. Oh, and you can’t forget the selection of Jacopo’s signatures on the menu. Pepperoni suppli, ‘nduja focaccia and 24-hour slow-rise sourdough pizzas? Drinking food doesn’t get much better!