Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Melbourne BYO restaurants.
Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations Melbourne has to offer.
While the Winter Feast and Nude Solstice Swim still took place this year, next year they'll be joined by a complete festival lineup.
Ring in the start of summer on Sebastian's beach bar and deck during a night filled with live music, $2 oysters and $6 sangrias.
The new Food Truck Precinct features nine vendors offering a diverse range of cuisines as well as organic coffee and vegan snacks.
This weekend in Melbourne, you can hit up a barefoot bowls and beer festival, get around a few limited-time aperitivo sessions and sip your way through Old Fashioned Week.
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GuideThe 21 Best BYO Restaurants in Melbourne
Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Melbourne BYO restaurants.
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NewsSebastian Beach Bar and Deck Has Officially Reopened, and the Team Is Throwing a Huge Party to Celebrate
Ring in the start of summer on Sebastian's beach bar and deck during a night filled with live music, $2 oysters and $6 sangrias.
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NewsQueen Victoria Market Has Launched a New Food Truck Precinct That's Open Five Days a Week
The new Food Truck Precinct features nine vendors offering a diverse range of cuisines as well as organic coffee and vegan snacks.
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NewsComing Soon: Juni Is the New Southeast Asian Restaurant From Lucy Liu Co-Founder Michael Lambie
Michael Lambie is bringing his own take on contemporary Asian fare back to Melbourne's CBD.
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NewsComing Soon: Moon Dog Is Setting Up a Huge Beach Club Brewery Bar in Frankston This Year
The new bar will be home to a huge balcony beer garden with day beds and palm trees, four bars slinging cocktail buckets and boozy slushies, and a beer- and prawn-filled cabana hut.
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NewsLe Yeahllow Co-Founder Samsky Yeung on What it Takes to Run One of Melbourne's Fastest Growing Patisserie Brands
"At the end of the day, a cake is something for everyone, it shouldn’t be that expensive. It’s not like you’re buying Louis Vuitton."
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BarAmatrice Rooftop Restaurant
16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne
They had us at mini lasagne snacks, and then took it to the next level with uninterrupted views across the city.
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RestaurantD.O.C Osteria
326 Lygon Street, Carlton
20 years on, this Lygon Street stalwart is still one of the city's top Italian restaurants.
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RestaurantReine & La Rue
380 Collins Street, Melbourne
The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.
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BarRuckers Hill
83 High Street, Northcote
This French-accented wine bar and bistro stands out among the crowd on Northcote's High Street.
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RestaurantChiki Chan & Hiki Bar
6 Centreway, Mordialloc
Chiki Chan is serving up playful Asian-fusion fare in Mordialloc — plus plenty of creative cocktails in its adjoining Hiki Bar.
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BarHotel Mexico
238 Whitehall Street, Yarraville
Hotel Mexico is Yarraville's huge group hang spot that's made for margarita-fuelled sessions.
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Amatrice Rooftop Restaurant
16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne
They had us at mini lasagne snacks, and then took it to the next level with uninterrupted views across the city.
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Ruckers Hill
83 High Street, Northcote
This French-accented wine bar and bistro stands out among the crowd on Northcote's High Street.
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Hotel Mexico
238 Whitehall Street, Yarraville
Hotel Mexico is Yarraville's huge group hang spot that's made for margarita-fuelled sessions.
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BarBendigo Hotel Collingwood
125 Johnston Street, Collingwood
Collingwood's legendary live music pub The Bendigo Hotel is back in action thanks to The Mill Brewery Crew.
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BarPunters Club
376 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Millennials and Gen Zs might lament the loss of Kewpie, but Gen X music lovers will rejoice in seeing this old boozer return to Brunswick Street.
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BarCircl Wine House
22 Punch Lane, Melbourne
Circl is making it so much easier to try rare wines with over 150 drops offered by the glass.
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NewsStepping Into Lorne Michaels' Shoes After Playing Steven Spielberg: Gabriel LaBelle Chats 'Saturday Night'
Two of Gabriel LaBelle's first major movie roles have seen him bring entertainment icons to the screen — and help establish his acting career in a dream fashion.
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NewsDark Mofo Is Back: After Taking a Break in 2024, Tasmania's Winter Arts Festival Has Locked in Its Full Return for 2025
While the Winter Feast and Nude Solstice Swim still took place this year, next year they'll be joined by a complete festival lineup.
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NewsWe Like to Party: Vengaboys Are Headlining a New 90s-Loving Tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2025
Heading Down Under in January, the '90's Mania' shows also feature DJ SASH!, Alex Party and Livin’ Joy.
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NewsIf You Didn't Think 'Squid Game' Could Get Any More Brutal, Season Two's Latest Teaser Trailer Has News for You
Netflix's killer game doesn't stop in this sneak peek at the hit thriller's second season, despite Seong Gi-hun's warnings to new players.
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NewsSydney Festival Is Celebrating Its 49th Year with a Wild West Takeover of Town Hall, True Crime and James Cameron
Boasting more than 130 shows and events on its lineup, 2025's fest is also doing $49 early-bird tickets across the entire program until early December.
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NewsComing Soon: Australia's Third IMAX Cinema Is Opening on the Gold Coast Before 2024 Is Out
Event Cinemas Pacific Fair will become home to Queensland's only IMAX experience just in time for Christmas and Boxing Day.
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Event3 Ravens & Thornbury Bowls Club Community Festival
Sun, 3 Nov, 2024
Thornbury Bowls Club, Thornbury
Barefoot bowls and beer make for a stellar combination at this year’s Thornbury community festival.
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EventYum Cha Sundays
Sun, 3 Nov, 2024
The National Hotel, Richmond
Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
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EventBottomless Martini Brunch
Sun, 3 Nov, 2024
Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda
End your weekend on a caffeine high with two hours of espresso martinis.
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EventHank Marvin Market
Sun, 3 Nov, 2024
Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham
This Bayside market serves up a feast of food and drinks every Sunday.
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EventGlazed High Tea
Sun, 3 Nov, 2024
Glazed Gluten Free Patisserie, Elsternwick
A gluten free, dairy free and nut free high tea that the whole crew can enjoy.
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EventInner-West Sessions
Mon, 4 Nov, 2024
Misfits Bar, Footscray
This monthly event series champions DJs, artists and food vendors from Melbourne's vibrant western suburbs.
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EventWET's Swim Club
Mon, 12 Aug - Fri, 27 Dec 2024
W Melbourne, Melbourne
Splish and splash skyhigh at W Melbourne's luxe indoor pool.
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Event'ARAB'iata Chef Pasta Series
Mon, 16 Sep - Wed, 6 Nov 2024
Maha East, Windsor
$15 bowls of pasta are almost unheard of in Melbourne these days, so make sure you take advantage of this eight-week deal before it ends.
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EventBaby Pizza's Spring Aperitivo
Mon, 23 Sep - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Baby Pizza, Richmond
Richmond's Baby Pizza is bringing the Euro holiday vibes, serving up spritz, beer, wine and cocktail specials from 4–6pm daily throughout spring.
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EventUpstairs @ The Rochey
Multiple single dates
The Rochester Hotel, Fitzroy
The Rochey is hosting intimate electronic gigs every Saturday night in its upstairs bandroom.
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EventDiscount for Service Industry Workers at Purple Pit
Multiple single dates
Purple Pit, Melbourne
Every Wednesday night, workers in the hospitality, healthcare, education and social services industries can score 20% off the total bill.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Gyoza
Wed, 6 Nov, 2024
Bosozoku, South Yarra
Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.
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EventVegan Tuesdays
Tue, 5 Nov, 2024
Babu Ji, St Kilda
Tuck into an all-you-can-eat vegan curry feast at St Kilda's Babu Ji every week.
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EventThe Fitzroy Mills
Sat, 9 Nov, 2024
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy
A new Fitzroy market showcase a top selection of local food producers each Saturday.
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EventVillage Feast
Sun, 10 Nov, 2024
East Brunswick Village, Brunswick East
Expect DJ sets from Triple R’s Small Fry as well as food and drinks from Rumi, The Rocket Society, Bride Road Brewers and FoMo Cinemas.
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EventMark Manson: 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' Live
Wed, 6 Nov, 2024
Hamer Hall, Southbank
'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' author Mark Manson is coming to Melbourne to give brutally honest advice.
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EventGarage Sale Trail
Multiple single dates
Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne
Save your life's clutter from landfill or land yourself some bargains — more than 14,000 sales pop up each year.
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EventYarra Valley Road to Food Discovery
Sat, 9 Nov, 2024
CherryHill Orchards - Coldstream, Coldstream
CherryHill Orchards is hosting some of the Yarra Vellery's top producers for one day in November.
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NewsFrom Rotary Phones to MSN Messenger, Australia's Newest Museum Celebrates Communication Technologies
The first new major museum in Melbourne for more than two decades is all about the tech that's helped humanity interact.
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NewsYou'll Be Able to Explore a House-Within-a-House Labyrinth When the NGV's 2024 Architecture Commission Pops Up
First, you'll step inside the frame of an average Australian home — and then, drawing attention to alternative modes of housing, you'll enter a smaller-scale abode.
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NewsWin One of Five Philips Prize Packs That'll Help You Look Your Best This Winter
Philips is giving away three garment-care gadgets to make your beloved clothes look and feel new again.
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NewsStyle Away the Cold with These Wardrobe Essentials for an Aussie Winter
Winter wardrobe staples that'll withstand not only changing weather conditions but also changing trends.
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NewsNow Open: Iris van Herpen's Stunning Couture Designs Have Arrived Down Under at GOMA's 'Sculpting the Senses' Exhibition
Displaying in Brisbane after a season in Paris, the Australian-exclusive exhibition features 130 creations by the Dutch fashion designer.
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NewsOpen House Melbourne Weekend Has Announced the Full Lineup of Venues You Can Snoop Around in 2024
For two days this July, you can explore private homes and heritage buildings, as well as sports stadiums, places of worship, art gallery archives and more.
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The 21 Best BYO Restaurants in Melbourne
Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Melbourne BYO restaurants.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This November
Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations Melbourne has to offer.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in Melbourne, you can hit up a barefoot bowls and beer festival, get around a few limited-time aperitivo sessions and sip your way through Old Fashioned Week.
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Forget TLC. Go chase some waterfalls in Victoria.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This November
Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations Melbourne has to offer.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in Melbourne, you can hit up a barefoot bowls and beer festival, get around a few limited-time aperitivo sessions and sip your way through Old Fashioned Week.
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Ten of the Most Luxurious Stays You Can Book on the Mornington Peninsula
Need to start planning a getaway from Melbourne? Escape the city for a luxe stay in the Mornington Peninsula at one of these amazing stays.
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NewsJetstar's Latest Japan-Only Sale Is Here with 25,000-Plus Discounted Flights to Tokyo and Osaka
Book that leave and pack your suitcases: prices start at $249 one-way for travel from late-November 2024.
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GuideThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
This week in Melbourne, you can pair half-priced oysters with discounted house-made spirits, marvel at the return of The Lume's huge Da Vinci exhibition and catch some movies at the Jewish International Film Festival.
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Reine & La Rue
380 Collins Street, Melbourne
The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.
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BarBar Lourinha
37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.
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RestaurantRustica Little Collins and Queen Street
Cnr Little Collins And Queen Street, Melbourne CBD
Expect to see all the goodies Rustica is known for holding court in the cabinet, as well as an extensive brunch menu and locally roasted coffee.
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RestaurantMamasita
1/11 Collins Street, Melbourne
There’s a fiesta in Melbourne and everyone wants to be invited.
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BarHotel Nacional
23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
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