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

Melbourne's infamous chill has set in, so warm up over fireside beers and comforting pub classics.

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The Best Wine Bars in Melbourne

Considered fitouts, elevated shared plates and a uniquely curated wine offering — these are our favourite wine bars across the city.

Guide

Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Melbourne's CBD

Make time to visit these CBD cafes and never turn up to work hungry again.

News

Two Peninsula Stays, One Luxe Package: Jackalope Hotel and Lon Retreat & Spa Have Partnered on a Seamless Coastal Escape

A coastal conundrum is finally resolved, with this new package connecting the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas in luxury style.

News

Move My Way Is Bringing Soulful Vibes to Sydney and Melbourne, Headlined by Ezra Collective, Freddie Gibbs and Kokoroko

This debut twin-city festival serves slow-burning grooves and chilled community vibes, featuring an exclusive local and international lineup.

News

This Just In: The $1.5-Billion Trump Tower Coming to the Gold Coast Has Been Cancelled, Citing Trump's 'Toxic Brand' in Australia

The deal to bring this controversial tower to the Gold Coast skyline has collapsed just months after it was agreed.

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

Melbourne's infamous chill has set in, so warm up over fireside beers and comforting pub classics.

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The Best Wine Bars in Melbourne

Considered fitouts, elevated shared plates and a uniquely curated wine offering — these are our favourite wine bars across the city.

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Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Melbourne's CBD

Make time to visit these CBD cafes and never turn up to work hungry again.

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The Michelin Guide is Finally Coming to Aus, But It's Skipping the Big Name Cities for a Less Obvious Destination

The globally renowned culinary guide with a fascinating history is finally making its way down under.

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End of Financial Year is Around The Corner: These Ten Melbourne Venues Can Help You and Your Team Celebrate

From polished CBD spots to relaxed riverside hangouts, swap spreadsheets for spritzes during EOFY with these Melbourne venues.

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Espolòn Is Taking Over Local Venues With Tarot, Tooth Gems and Weeknight Drink Specials

Raise your glass to mischief with these midweek festivities happening at a bar near you.

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Latest Openings

Restaurant
Spaghetti Club

95 Swan St, Richmond

Menu highlights include a thick-cut pork chop cotoletta and Nonno's golden-baked lasagne.
Restaurant
Little Rose

274 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

The French-Asian bistro is here for a good time, not a long time, with the residency sticking around for only a few short months.
Bar
Florentino

80 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
Restaurant
Fico, Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton by IHG

701 Swanston Street, Carlton

Fico is grounded in Carlton’s historic heritage of Italian culture and generous shared dining.
Restaurant
Julietta

220 Toorak Road, South Yarra

With Italian-style wines, pasta at its core, and a focused selection of classic desserts, Julietta keeps things approachable, comfortable and familiar.
Restaurant
Ronin

445 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Like an ancient ronin samurai, this omakase joint does things its own way, now introducing a Korean-inspired set menu.
Bar
Florentino

80 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
Bar
The Florence

133 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

The cocktail list features five variations of the Negroni, along with Tuscan wines and creative house signatures.
Bar
The Rochester Hotel

202 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

The Rochey boasts a famous happy hour, specials almost every night of the week, and now a comedy and curry evening.

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Bar
Bar Lourinha

37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Always bustling and packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.
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Hotel Nacional

23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne

Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
Bar
The Fitzroy Pinnacle

251-255 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North

Fitzroy North's oddly-shaped corner pub gets a new lease on life under new management.

Arts & Entertainment

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

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This Just In: Greece Is Loaning 100 Artefacts to Brisbane for the Upcoming Olympics

The 2032 Olympic Games will include an ode to the event's history thanks to this landmark exhibition.

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Coolangatta Is Turning Back the Clocks to the Golden Oldies for a Festival of Music, Motors and Misty-Eyed Nostalgia This June

Tune your radio to the good ol' days when Australia's biggest nostalgia festival returns for 2026.

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News
Move My Way Is Bringing Soulful Vibes to Sydney and Melbourne, Headlined by Ezra Collective, Freddie Gibbs and Kokoroko

This debut twin-city festival serves slow-burning grooves and chilled community vibes, featuring an exclusive local and international lineup.

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News
RISING 2026's Final Lineup Drop Adds the World's Smallest Ramen-Ya, Late-Night Dining Collabs and Indigenous Futurisms

From speculative bison projections to midnight martinis and a tiny ramen restaurant, this sprawling festival's final additions make for a huge event.

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News
An Astrologer on Decoding Your Dreams, Not Micromanaging the Universe and Why Things Not Going Your Way Is Exactly the Point

Journalist-turned-dream guru Matt Galea wants you to listen to what your nightmares are trying to tell you.

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News
Australia's National Treasure (and Our Best Hope for Eurovision Glory) Delta Goodrem, Has Just Announced Her New Album 'Pure'

Delta Goodrem has announced Pure, her eighth studio album, due 6 November via Universal Music — and she's doing it on the biggest stage of her career.

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Featured Events

Event
The Fitzroy Mills Market

Mon, 18 May, 2026
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy

This much-loved Fitzroy market showcases a top selection of local food producers an makers each Saturday.
Event
Quick Bites Comedy

Mon, 18 May, 2026
Boney, Melbourne

A free weekly comedy night at Boney.
Event
Bring a Friend for Free at Peninsula Hot Springs

Fri, 1 May - Fri, 29 May 2026
Peninsula Hot Springs, Fingal

Book in a midweek chill, as this month-long promotion offers a two-for-one soak for you and a bestie.

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Event
Archie Moore: kith and kin

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 - Sun, 18 Oct 2026
GOMA, South Brisbane

This artwork won the 2024 Venice Biennale's Golden Lion — and Australians can see it at home in Brisbane.
Event
Vegan Tuesdays

Tue, 19 May, 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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Dumplings 'n' Massage

Tue, 19 May, 2026
Horse Bazaar, Melbourne

Horse Bazaar pairs these two indulgences for just $15 every Tuesday night.
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All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Tuesdays

Tue, 19 May, 2026
Tokosan, Prahran

Devour as many rolls as you can every Tuesday.
Event
Tuesday Whisky & Cheese Night

Tue, 19 May, 2026
Eau De Vie, Melbourne

Spend your Tuesdays sampling whisky and cheese at Eau de Vie.
Event
Bottomless Vegan Tacos

Tue, 19 May, 2026
Don Taco, Brunswick East

Don Taco is serving up all-you-can-eat vegan tacos every Tuesday for just $20 per person.
Event
The Big Design Market: Almost Winter

Fri, 22 May 2026, Sat, 23 May 2026 and Sun, 24 May 2026
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton

This truly massive event features more than 250 independent designers and over 75 artisanal food stalls, ensuring you're fully stocked for the cold months ahead.

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Event
All-You-Can-Eat Gyoza

Wed, 20 May, 2026
Bosozoku, South Yarra

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

Wed, 20 May, 2026
The Workers Club, Fitzroy

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

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Event
Yum Cha Sundays

Sun, 24 May, 2026
The National Hotel, Richmond

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

Sun, 24 May, 2026
Newmarket Hotel, St Kilda

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

Sun, 24 May, 2026
Royal Avenue Park, Sandringham

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

Sun, 24 May, 2026
Glazed Gluten Free Patisserie, Elsternwick

A gluten free, dairy free and nut free high tea that the whole crew can enjoy.
Event
Book Doof — A Reading Rave at Revolver

Sat, 30 May, 2026
Revolver Upstairs, Prahran

Transforming the dance floor into a cosy book-lovers' den, this community-driven reading event is raising funds for Indigenous literacy.

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Event
Mahjong Nights at Moondrop Bar

Sun, 12 Apr 2026, Sun, 26 Apr 2026 and Tue, 26 May 2026
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
The Royal Family Dance Crew Presents 'Defend the Throne'

Wed, 27 May - Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank

Global street-dance icons The Royal Family Dance Crew will headline RISING 2026 with 'Defend the Throne,' a high-energy showcase blending 14 years of their most iconic choreography with brand-new work premiering in Melbourne.

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Lewi Brown's Earls Collection and ASICS Turn Memories of Home and Childhood Footy Into Footwear with a New Collaboration

From backyard footy dreams in Christchurch to modern streetwear, this special collaboration leans on heritage, family and sporting nostalgia.

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Now Open: Love Isabelle Fills a Nostalgic Living Room With Vintage-Inspired Jewellery On High Street

A welcome addition to one of Melbourne's favourite shopping boulevards.

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Forget IKEA, Australians Can Now Shop This TikTok-Viral (and Very Chic) Canadian Furniture Brand — and It's Surprisingly Affordable

Montréal-founded modular furniture brand Cozey has officially launched in Australia — its first market outside North America — with a full home collection that looks considerably more expensive than it is.

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Now Open: Creed Brings Its Signature Luxury Fragrances to the Royal Arcade, Launching Its Debut Melbourne Boutique

Blending European elegance with modern craft, this storied brand has unveiled its first Melbourne boutique in a suitably elegant location.

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Good Taste, Great Design: Check Out This Year's Standout Venues as Shortlisted by the Australian Interior Design Awards

Spotlighting 226 standout projects, these shortlisted hospitality, commercial and public spaces showcase how interior design elevates every encounter.

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The Nordics' Favourite Fashion Resale App Tise Has Officially Landed in Australia — And There's No Seller Fees

Secondhand style lovers have a fresh platform to explore, as this Nordic favourite arrives in Australia, bringing fee-free selling and a social twist.

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A coastal conundrum is finally resolved, with this new package connecting the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas in luxury style.

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Answer the Call of Vanuatu

A complete guide to the incredible experiences hidden between the trees and behind the hills of this South Pacific island paradise.

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