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    Bloody Awesome: Four Pillars Is Bringing Back Its Bloody Shiraz Gin for 2024 for Its Ninth Vintage

    Made with Yarra Valley and Faraday shiraz grapes, and best served in a G&T, this cult-favourite tipple is a winter tradition.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Celebrity Chef Luke Mangan Is Returning to Melbourne with His New French Restaurant Bistrot Bisou

    This new French eatery is slated to open in an oft-forgotten corner of the CBD this June.

  • News

    Where to Find Victoria's Best Vanilla Slices

    Mille-feuille, snot-blocks, slices of heaven — here's where to find all the best vanilla slices Victoria has to offer.

  • Guide

    Where to Eat Yum Cha in Melbourne When You're Feeling Like a Bottomless Pit

    It's a truth universally acknowledged that it is impossible to leave yum cha feeling hungry.

  • News

    Coming Soon: The Brass Monkey Is the CBD's New Basement Bar Celebrating Victorian Produce

    The underground bar's wine list, cocktails and food offerings champion produce from all around Victoria.

  • News

    Now Open: William Angliss Students Are Slinging $3.60 Coffees From a Vintage Tram in the CBD

    Score one of Melbourne's cheapest coffees from budding baristas and pastries from chefs in training.

Latest Guides
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    Now Open: Longrain Is Serving Reimagined Menu Favourites at Its New Takeaway Canteen in the City

    Make a move – Longrain Canteen is here for a good time, not a long time.

  • News

    KFC Is Opening a Two-Day-Only Crispery Where Everything Is Double-Breaded and Fried — Including Cheesecake and PB&Js

    This Sydney pop-up will give desserts, sandwiches, broccolini and asparagus the KFC treatment — and it's slinging free burgers, too.

  • Guide

    The 20 Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Melbourne for 2024

    Melbourne's infamous chill has set in, so warm up over fireside beers and comforting bowls of pasta.

  • Guide

    The 21 Best Cheap Eats in Melbourne for Under $20

    You'll find big bowls of ramen, towering Korean sandwiches, chicken parma deals and big cheesy pizza slices at Melbourne's best cheap-eat haunts.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Thai Dining Institution Longrain Is Opening a Pop-Up Lunch Spot in the CBD

    Score grab-and-go lunches and Thai pantry items at Longrain Canteen on Little Collins Street until the start of spring.

  • Guide

    The 21 Best Restaurants in Melbourne

    From high-flying fine-diners in the CBD to tried-and-true neighbourhood haunts — these are the Melbourne restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).

Latest Places
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    Now Open: You'll Find Thornbury's 14-Seat Restaurant p r o v a Through the Back Door of an Italian Grocer

    Come Friday and Saturday evenings, Pastificio Sandro transforms from an Italian grocer specialising in fresh pasta into a hidden restaurant.

  • News

    Now Open: Tawooq Is Slinging Loaded Lebanese Sangas and Wraps in Brunswick East — All for Under $15

    There are just nine items on the menu, but you've only got to master a few to become a true food destination in Melbourne.

  • News

    Now Open: Chin Chin's One-Year Pop-Up Restaurant Is Feeding Footy Fans and Geelong Locals at Kardinia Park

    Club Chin Chin is serving up a stack of menu favourites alongside a few new dishes exclusive to the Geelong outpost.

  • News

    Messina Will Give You a Free Scoop of Vanilla Slice-Inspired Gelato Today If You Have Snapchat on Your Phone

    The limited-edition Oh Snap! flavour features vanilla custard gelato, passionfruit puree and caramelised puff pastry pieces.

  • News

    Two Sydney Cocktail Bars Have Been Named Among the World's Best in The Pinnacle Guide's First-Ever Picks

    El Primo Sanchez and Maybe Sammy are the only Australian bars to make the initial picks from this new bar recognition system, which gives pins — not stars — to top watering holes.

  • News

    The 18 Best Bottomless Brunches in Melbourne

    Swap your muesli for a mimosa and your coffee pot for endless flutes of champagne at these outstanding bottomless brunch spots in Melbourne.

Latest Events
  • Event

    Sunset Boulevard

    Tuesday, May 21 - Sunday, August 11, 2024

    Princess Theatre, Melbourne

    Starring Sarah Brightman as Norma Desmond, this Tony-winning musical based on the film of the same name is playing Melbourne.

  • Event

    Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy

    Sunday, November 3 - Sunday, December 15, 2024

    Regent Theatre, Melbourne

    Your prayers have been answered: this smash-hit Broadway musical is finally bringing its screen-to-stage show to Melbourne.

  • Event

    $8 Tickets for Eight Days at FoMo Cinemas

    Friday, May 24 - Friday, May 31, 2024

    FoMo Cinemas, Brunswick East

    Hitting the flicks at this new East Brunswick Village cinema just got cheaper, with every ticket to every movie costing just $8 during this eight-day special.

  • Event

    EziStreat x 91Vintage Mini Night Market 3.0

    Saturday, May 18, 2024

    EziStreat, North Melbourne

    Pre-loved clothes, top-tier snacks and live DJ sets will be taking over the North Melbourne food hall and beer garden for one day only.

  • Event

    Rocco's On Tour

    Sunday, May 19 and Sunday, May 26, 2024 

    Toorak Cellars, Armadale

    Rocco's will be slinging two of its most popular sandwiches at two southside pop-ups this month.

  • Event

    Spanish Film Festival

    Friday, June 14 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Say hola to the Melbourne's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American movies — including a celebration of Salvador Dalí in cinema.

  • Event

    Donut Festival 2024

    Saturday, June 1 - Sunday, June 2, 2024

    Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

    This annual homage to the world's favourite holey treat has gotten a whole lot bigger.

  • Event

    Mud Crab Special at Spice Temple

    Wednesday, May 1 - Friday, May 31, 2024

    Spice Temple, Southbank

    This coveted mud crab special is making its long-awaited seasonal return to the Southbank restaurant's menu — but only for a limited time.

  • Event

    Bottomless Dumplings at Dimmy Su

    Friday, May 10 - Wednesday, July 31, 2024

    Welcome to Brunswick, Brunswick

    Close out the work day with all-you-can-eat dumplings for less than $30.

  • Event

    Monster

    Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

    Hirokazu Kore-eda's first Japanese film since 'Shoplifters' is yet another of the great director's deeply empathetic masterpieces.

  • News

    Now Open: Handpick Your Own Cuts of Wagyu Before Firing Them Up at the CBD's New Korean BBQ Joint Woo399

    Pick your meat from the fridge, pay at the counter and then cook up your own highly personalised KBBQ feast.

  • News

    Now Open: New Gin Distillery and Bar Dutch Rules Distilling Co Is Heroing the Origins of the Spirit's Spices

    The gins and cocktails hero spices that originate from Sri Lanka, Malaysia and other spice islands.

  • News

    From Family-Friendly Fun to Boozy Brunches: Top Places to Celebrate Your Mum This Mother's Day

    There's a long lunch, boozy brunch and family-friendly munch for every mum this Mother's Day.

  • Guide

    Where to Find the Best Burgers in Melbourne

    Classic cheeseburgers, spicy fried chicken buns, and everything in between.

  • Guide

    The Ten Best Coffee Shops in Melbourne's CBD

    Seek out these CBD coffee spots for a top-notch pre-work caffeine hit.

  • Guide

    The 20 Best Pubs in Melbourne

    Looking for a new local? This selection of classic Melbourne boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.

  • Guide

    The Nine Best Bubble Tea Shops in Melbourne

    From mega chains and traditional Taiwanese operators to a very 'Melbourne' coffee version and all the cheese foam you could ask for.

  • News

    Coming Soon: The Group Behind Some of Melbourne's Top Vietnamese Restaurants Is Opening Two New Venues

    MAMAS Group's European-inspired wine bar and Cantonese restaurant are both opening on Chapel Street.

  • Guide

    All of the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024

    Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Melbourne haunts.

  • News

    Camberwell's Greenhart Wine Bar Has Been Reborn with a New Owner, Fresh Look and Pan-Asian Eats

    This Melbourne wine bar is straying away from the usual European influences, instead showing how contemporary Asian food and Australian wines can be a perfect pairing.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Moon Dog's Massive Docklands Bar Doglands Will Have a Volcano, Palm Trees and Hidden Karaoke Room

    The 1500-person brewery bar will be the craft beer team's biggest site to date.

  • News

    Gelato Messina Has Whipped Up Handmade Chocolate Bars for Mother's Day If You Want to Be Your Mum's Favourite

    This eight-bar box includes passionfruit yuzu caramel, tea and biscuits, and cannoli and hazelnut flavours.

  • News

    Now Open: Moon Dog's Three-Storey Wild West Saloon Bar Is Finally Pouring Beers in Footscray

    Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.

  • News

    Now Open: Australian Roaster Single O Now Boasts Two Tokyo Cafes — and a Shibuya Coffee Bar Is on the Way

    Ryogoku Roastworks features a cafe and a roastery, while the brand's upcoming Shibuya venue will debut a new coffee bar concept.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Hazel's Founder, Head Chef and Drinks Manager Are Launching a New Cafe and Wine Bar in Abbotsford

    Nathan Toleman, Aleksis Kalnins and Kayla Saito are all playing a part in creating Little Molli and Molli —The Mulberry's Groups latest venues.

  • News

    Coming Soon: Four Former 'MasterChef Australia' Stars Are Setting Up a Pop-Up Restaurant in Crown

    It's like a real-life restaurant challenge that you can experience — and judge — for yourself.

  • Guide

    Melbourne's Best High Teas for When You Want to Feel a Little Bit Fancy

    From art-inspired creations to ultra-decadent chocolate degustations with bottomless sparkling wine, Melbourne's high tea scene is full of contemporary twists.

  • News

    The Best Places in Melbourne to Take Your Mum This Mother's Day (or Any Day)

    Here are the best spots to visit on Mother's Day in Melbourne, from luxuriously long lunches and boozy brunches to winery garden parties and one-off high teas.

  • News

    The 17 Best Set Menus in Melbourne That You Can Order for Under $100

    Sample a large chunk of the menu without breaking the bank when ordering some of the top set menus in Melbourne.

  • News

    Kew's Much-Loved Cafe Ora Has Doubled in Size and Now Transforms Into a Wine Bar at Night

    You can now stop by Ora for a late-night wine and snacking sesh without having to fight over a table.

  • News

    Now Open: Mordialloc's Pan-Asian Street Food Restaurant Bang Bang Has Launched an Outpost in Hampton

    The new outpost is cooking up a fusion of Southeast Asian, Japanese, Korean and Indian eats.

  • News

    Byron Bay's Caper Food and Culture Festival Is Back for 2024 with a Ten-Day Program Curated by Louis Tikaram

    The chef from Brisbane's Stanley has put together a lineup filled with fellow culinary stars, long lunches, a yakitori party and a five-course smoke-fuelled feast.

  • News

    Young Gun of Wine Has Announced Its 2024 Top 50 If You're Looking for an Ace New Vino to Sip

    “These awards are as much about vision and leadership as they are about the quality of wine in the glass.”

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