• News

    St Kilda Beach Club Pontoon Is Being Reborn with a Fresh Look and New Name

    The sons of Stokehouse precinct owner Frank van Haandel are giving the waterfront space a whole new lease on life.

  • Event

    Spring Gin Market 2022

    Fri, 14 Oct - Sun, 16 Oct 2022

    The Craft & Co, Collingwood

    Sip, savour and stock up on top Aussie gin at this three-day tasting market.

  • Event

    Esca Khoo at Moonhouse

    Tue, 25 Oct, 2022

    Moonhouse, Balaclava

    This star chef is departing for Malaysia — but first, he's descending on Moonhouse for one final innovative Melbourne feast.

  • News

    Four Pillars' 2022 Christmas Gin Is On Its Way So You Can Get Drunk on Pud with Nan

    Back for another year, the annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.

  • News

    A New Vision for Melbourne's Nicholas Building Includes a Lush Rooftop Pavilion and Green Space

    Investors are hoping to retain the landmark site's status as a vital creative and cultural precinct, keeping it affordable for artists while adding some exciting new features.

  • Event

    Pocket Party

    Sat, 15 Oct, 2022

    CoConspirators Brewpub, Brunswick

    A beer-filled party hosted by one of Melbourne's best-known beer can artists, Pocketbeagles.

  • News

    Oche Is Melbourne's Playful New Oslo-Born Venue Pairing Electronic Darts with Innovative Snacks

    It's proved a hit in London, Amsterdam and Brisbane — now, Oche is bringing its unique gaming venue to Melbourne.

  • News

    Cake Time: Black Star's St Kilda Store Has Reopened with a Fresh Look and New Curbside Cake Pick-Up

    The Bayside pastry haven is back — and it's celebrating with two-for-one cakes and free coffee this weekend.

  • News

    Chadstone Just Announced Plans to Add an Ambitious New Fresh Food Precinct

    The shopping centre's development plans continue with ​​The Market Pavilion — a huge precinct inspired by the food markets of Europe.

  • Event

    $2 Coffees

    Sat, 1 Oct - Mon, 31 Oct 2022

    Fleur Espresso, Toorak

    Newcomer Fleur Espresso is treating you to $2 coffees, all month long. And nope — there's no catch.

  • Event

    Junipalooza Melbourne 2022

    Fri, 21 Oct - Sun, 23 Oct 2022

    The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne

    Fifty local and international craft distillers will be pouring over 100 different types of gin across three days.

  • Event

    Illuminate the River

    Sat, 19 Nov, 2022

    Maribyrnong River, Moonee Ponds

    Catch Art vs Science, Baker Boy, Montaigne and stacks more at this free one-day music fest on the banks of the Maribyrnong.

  • Bar

    March

    90 Smith Street, Collingwood

    Sibling and neighbour to the acclaimed IDES, this intimate eating and drinking den pairs contemporary Japanese-inspired bites with an expert range of tipples.

  • News

    Now Open: Chapel Street's Four-Level Italian Haunt Stella Has Landed in Time for Spring Rooftop Sips

    A modern take on the classic Italian trattoria, with a space for every occasion.

  • Event

    Bloom — A Celebration of Spring Drinking

    Sun, 16 Oct, 2022

    Builders Arms Hotel, Fitzroy

    The Builders Arms is hosting a tasting party dedicated to its current fave Victorian drops, with snacks by Sydney's Trisha Greentree.

  • Event

    Brogan's Way's Fourth Birthday

    Sat, 8 Oct, 2022

    Brogan's Way, Richmond

    At this Richmond distillery, birthday parties call for free tastings, half-price cocktails and DJ sets all day long.

  • Event

    White Night Geelong 2022

    Sat, 8 Oct, 2022

    Various venues in Geelong, Geelong

    Catch Geelong blazing bright for the ultimate one-night arts party — complete with supersized installations, projections, music and performances.

  • Event

    Dating With Dogs

    Sat, 22 Oct and Sat, 26 Nov 2022 

    The Fitzroy Beer Garden, Melbourne

    A singles mixer for dog-lovers and their furry wingmen — complete with puppychinos and pats aplenty.

  • News

    A Melbourne Barista Was Just Named the Coffee-Making Champion of the World for 2022

    Axil's Anthony Douglas beat out 47 global competitors for the esteemed title.

  • News

    An Australian-First Recycling Reform Is Being Rolled Out Across Victoria by 2030

    In addition to the much-hyped four-bin recycling system, the state is funding two new groundbreaking recycling facilities.

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