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A Weekender's Guide to the Barossa Valley and Beyond

From Germanic Tanunda and Murray Street's heritage main strip, to the old-vine wineries, eateries and cellar doors.

Guide

Fish and Chips to Take Down to the Water on a Warm Evening

The fish and chip shops and seafood counters across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne worth taking down to the water this summer.

Guide

Espresso Bars and Specialty Coffee Roasters to Start Your Day Right

The espresso bars and roasters across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that treat coffee like a craft, not a utility.

Guide

Degustations and Set Menus Worth Booking for a Proper Splurge

The tasting menus across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that reward the leap of faith — for when you're feeling indecisive and appropriately ravenous.

Guide

All the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings to Try This Winter 2026

Melbourne’s newest restaurants and bars are setting the tone for wnter 2026 — from cosy cafes to refurbished pubs, romantic wine bars to intimate omakase counters, here’s where to eat and drink next.

News

Ten of The Most Luxe Places to Stay in Regional Victoria Right Now

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Fish and Chips to Take Down to the Water on a Warm Evening

The fish and chip shops and seafood counters across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne worth taking down to the water this summer.

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Guide
Espresso Bars and Specialty Coffee Roasters to Start Your Day Right

The espresso bars and roasters across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that treat coffee like a craft, not a utility.

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Guide
Degustations and Set Menus Worth Booking for a Proper Splurge

The tasting menus across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide that reward the leap of faith — for when you're feeling indecisive and appropriately ravenous.

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Guide
All the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings to Try This Winter 2026

Melbourne’s newest restaurants and bars are setting the tone for wnter 2026 — from cosy cafes to refurbished pubs, romantic wine bars to intimate omakase counters, here’s where to eat and drink next.

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News
This Just In: Victoria and Tasmania Just Swept Australia's Biggest Wine Awards — Turns Out We're All About Cool Climate Now

The 2027 Halliday Wine Companion Awards handed almost every major trophy to Australia's two coolest wine states, and the numbers make a pretty convincing case for why.

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News
Now Open: Melbourne Coffee Pioneer ST. ALi Has Opened a Second Indonesian Outpost in Bali's Jimbaran Fishing Village

The Melbourne third-wave pioneer is bringing its coffee credentials, all-day brunch and tropical composure to a new Jimbaran cafe.

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Latest Openings

Restaurant
The Frog Club

163-165 Chapel Street, Windsor

Hop to The Frog Club, Chapel Street's chic new late-night spot, for a taste of a suave New York steakhouse without having to leave town.
Restaurant
Cerberus Beach House

212 Half Moon Bay, Black Rock

In a century-old boatshed, this seafood favourite serves oysters and ocean views in equal measure.
Restaurant
Flores

641 Dandenong Road, Malvern

The Flores signature flatbread, made for swiping through a tomato and nori butter, is a must-order, particularly alongside some hand-sliced salumi from the flywheel.
Restaurant
Côte Basque

25 Crossley Street, Melbourne

Basque in the glory of McConnell’s new European Grill, championing the simplicity of fresh seafood and meat cooked over flame and embers.
Restaurant
Nobody's Baby

19-21 Toorak Road, South Yarra

This South Yarra hotspot showcases a new chef in residence every few months.
Restaurant
Little Rose

274 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

The French-Asian bistro has proven so popular that its gone from pop-up to permanent fixture.
Bar
Flair

125 Smith Street, Fitzroy

A rotating line-up of performances include burlesque performances, cabaret dancers, circus acts, fire artists, hula-hoop performers and more.
Bar
The Douglas Club

472 Bourke Street, Melbourne

A 1930s aviation fantasy, poured into a heritage banking chamber in the middle of Melbourne's CBD.
Bar
Pirate Life South Melbourne

139-145 Market Street, South Melbourne

This pirate life is all about craft beers, good-times, and easy-going vibes, ideal for rowdy group gatherings and leisurely catch ups.
Bar
TWR

Crown Towers Drive, Southbank

The Green Edit High Tea presents a contemporary take on the classic high tea, leaning right into the flavour of the moment: matcha.
Bar
Community Wine House (Minimum Wines)

177 Beavers Road, Northcote

At the Community Wine House in Northcote visitors can sample Minimum’s full range of 30 diverse wines, while snacking on share plates of Italian goodies
Bar
Bar Jayda

19 Bond Street, Melbourne

Shane Delia's sophisticated cocktail den brings old-world glamour to a CBD laneway, and its now even serving lunch.

Arts & Entertainment

Love Arts & Entertainment experiences? Navigate the best venues and events near you picked by our expert curators at Concrete Playground.

News
From Cosy Mysteries to AI-Era Satire: The Best New Australian Books to Curl Up With This August

A time-travelling news agency, fables about digital dystopias, the grief of losing a best friend and more.

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News
This Just In: New York Duo Fcukers Are Bringing Their Sweat-Soaked Dance Party to Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne This December

The Brooklyn-born duo will also swing through Meredith Music Festival, off the back of their five-star debut album 'Ö'.

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News
The Vaccines' Justin Young on Big Days Off, His Favourite Sydney Dinners and the Album That Started It All

Fifteen years on from What Did You Expect from The Vaccines?, the band is bringing the album — and a whole lot of 2010s nostalgia — to Australia.

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News
See You in the Sup': Dijon, Eddy Current Suppression Ring and The Dandy Warhols Headline Meredith Music Festival 2026

This year's always-anticipated lineup has dropped, and it's as gloriously eclectic as usual.

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News
This Just In: 'The Lion King' Will Once Again Roar in Melbourne's Regent Theatre, Over a Decade Since Its Last Acclaimed Run

The circle of life is turning once again, with this modern classic theatre production returning to Melbourne after more than a decade.

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News
Church Is Now in Session: Geelong's New Live Music Venue's Opening Weekend Is Finally Here

Geelong's newest live music venue is kicking off a packed debut gig guide with Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

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Featured Events

Event
All-You-Can-Eat Gyoza

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026
Bosozoku, South Yarra

Head to South Yarra's Japanese biker bar for an hour of power every Wednesday night.
Event
Groove Therapy

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026
The Workers Club, Fitzroy

Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.

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Event
Longsong's Cheese Nights

Wed, 26 Aug, 2026
Longsong, Melbourne

Melty jaffles, oozy raclette and crispy saganaki, one night a week.
Event
Mahjong Nights at Moondrop Bar

Multiple single dates
Moondrop Bar, Fitzroy

Swap screens for tiles, as this twice-monthly mahjong night serves up high-stakes strategy, social fun and a Chinese-inspired cocktail menu.
Event
Wilson & Dorset Pop-Up

Wed, 22 Jul - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
240 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

Run your hands over cosy furniture, homeware and clothes crafted from a prized New Zealand natural fibre.
Event
Juliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026
Juliet Melbourne, Melbourne

Get your gooey cheese fix while being serenaded at the hidden basement bar.
Event
Heinz x Nico's Deli Night Shift Automat

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026
Nico's Sandwich Deli, Fitzroy

Fast, waiterless and loaded with flavour, this six-month automat pop-up is bringing a new edge to a bygone late-night staple.
Event
Bottomless Pizza and Unlimited Beer Night

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026
Pizza e Birra, St Kilda

$35 gets you two hours of slices and brews every Thursday night.
Event
Rac 'n' Mac Night

Thu, 27 Aug, 2026
Smithward, Collingwood

Taking cheesy pasta goodness to the next level every Thursday.
Event
Vegan Tuesdays

Tue, 1 Sep, 2026
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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Event
Yum Cha Sundays

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026
The National Hotel, Richmond

Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
Event
Bottomless Martini Brunch

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026
Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda

End your weekend on a caffeine high with two hours of espresso martinis.
Event
Hank Marvin Market

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026
Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham

This Bayside market serves up a feast of food and drinks every Sunday.
Event
Glazed High Tea

Sun, 30 Aug, 2026
Glazed Gluten Free Patisserie, Elsternwick

A gluten free, dairy free and nut free high tea that the whole crew can enjoy.
Event
Sauna Sessions at Moon Dog Beach Club

Sat, 29 Aug, 2026
Moon Dog Beach Club, Frankston

Trading sun loungers for sauna benches, this winter time collab invites guests to sweat it out, then sip a cold one at the bar.

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The Fitzroy Mills Market

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy

This much-loved Fitzroy market showcases a top selection of local food producers an makers each Saturday.
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Dumplings 'n' Massage

Tue, 1 Sep, 2026
Horse Bazaar, Melbourne

Horse Bazaar pairs these two indulgences for just $15 every Tuesday night.
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Quick Bites Comedy

Mon, 31 Aug, 2026
Boney, Melbourne

A free weekly comedy night at Boney.
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All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Tuesdays

Tue, 1 Sep, 2026
Tokosan, Prahran

Devour as many rolls as you can every Tuesday.

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The Best Nail Artists in Melbourne

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