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BarGarden State Hotel
101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
This always bustling pub is a favourite post-work hangout for many city workers who swing by for a care-free, good time.
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RestaurantFrankie's Tortas and Tacos
30 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
With some of the rarest and highest-quality tequilas and mezcals on offer, Frankie’s has even launched an agave club to help educate and showcase premium agave spirits.
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NewsComing Soon: Here's a Sneak Peek at the Hot Spots Slated to Open in 2026
If you thought 2025 was a big year for new restaurants, wait until you see what 2026 has got in store.
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RestaurantBar Yarra
234 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Perfect for a post-work pop-in, Bar Yarra's boasts an impressive happy hour from 5 to 7pm, and even hosts DJs spinning nostalgic vinyls for Throwback Thursdays.
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BarBar Local Drop
116 Rokeby Street, Collingwood
There are over 500 bottles to choose from that can be enjoyed at the bar or in the comfort of your own home.
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NewsCleo's Saturday Morning Sunrise Sessions Will Motivate You to Stick to Your New Year's Wellness Resolutions with Pilates, LED Face Masks and Healthy Brekkie
Start your weekend with a mindful practice with the added bonus of tranquil city skyline views.
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RestaurantSantito
174 Smith Street, Collingwood
While the smell of fresh tortillas and spit-roasted meats may be familiar, Santito brings a refreshed energy and new direction to the Smith Street site.
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BarChampagne & Oyster Bar, Crown Melbourne
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
Given the elegant, upmarket setting, it's no surprise that caviar makes a starring appearance here too.
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NewsComing Soon: the Team Behind Always-Popular Gilson Announce Plans for a New Late-Night Grill, Likely to Boast a Guest List as Notable as its Wine List
The team behind Melbourne perennial hotspot, the Gilson, have announced plans for an intriguing new venue to open next year.
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Hotel Sorrento
15 Hotham Road, Sorrento
The new, chic Lobby bar is inspired by globally recognised venues such as The Bowery Hotel in New York.
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NewsComing Soon: One of Melbourne's Most Loved Hotels Will Land a New Japanese Diner in 2026, Boasting an Impressive Rare Whisky Collection and Saké Offering
The menu draws on traditional techniques, rich flavours and fresh ingredients to produce premium dishes.
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NewsComing Soon: You'll be Sipping Champagne in Sneakers at Frenchie, A Fuss-Free, Unpretentious Venue, Where Everything on the Menu is $14
All the plates, as well as all cocktails, bubbles and beers, are all $14. Yes you read that correctly.
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RestaurantCleo, Hyde Melbourne Place
130 Russell Street, Melbourne
The rooftop drinking and dining destination welcomes Eastern Mediterranean flavours and old-world cooking techniques.
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EventHunted+Gathered Gift Shop
Multiple single dates
Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
While the product is usually available online and at specialty grocers, this is a great opportunity to taste, explore and shop the collection in person.
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CafeFannys Sannys
66 Commercial Road, Prahran
Here, the owner employs high-end kitchen techniques and leans on flavours and ingredients that chefs themselves crave on their days off to create hearty, no-nonsense sandwiches.
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RestaurantBar Sophia
161 Burke Road, Glen Iris
Central Park village has been reinvigorated with a new Aegean offering on Burke Road, inspired by the new wave of Athenian wine bars.
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NewsThis Just in: the Team Behind Johnny's Green Room to Open Garfield, a Playful Pizzeria with Natural Wines and Pidapipo Softserve, on Lygon Street
The historical Carlton grocery shop is to enter a new era with plans just announced for three fresh and exciting new venues to open in 2026, including playful pizzeria, Garfield.
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RestaurantTokyo Tina
66A Chapel Street, Windsor
Located on the vibrant Windsor end of Chapel Street, Tokyo Tina is an energetic and modern Japanese restaurant, serving consistently top-quality food from its kitchen.
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CafeMali Bakes
627 High Street, Thornbury
Mali Bakes in Thornbury produces some of Melbourne's most loved, brightly-coloured, and delightfully-decorated cakes.
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BarMoondrop Bar
150-156 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Guests will be greeted with touches of Chan's Chinese heritage on all fronts: from Mahjong tables serving as furniture, to Chinese hip hop and R'n'B playing through the speakers.
