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Melbourne’s biggest film celebration returns with acclaimed premieres, major international hits and an opening-night crowd-pleaser.
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.
Considered fitouts, elevated shared plates and a uniquely curated wine offering — these are our favourite wine bars across the city.
Two major grant programs are back, offering fresh support to Victorian musicians, industry professionals and live music venues.
After a sluggish start to winter, a major cold snap has delivered fresh powder across Australia's ski resorts.
Turns out the secret to a truly relaxing holiday isn't heading away more often — it's staying an extra night for free.
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GuideAll 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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GuideThe 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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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Melbourne
Whether you like your scoops creamy, salty, vegan or sandwiched, you can find them in our guide.
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NewsPidapipo Just Dropped Eight Limited-Edition Flavours, Including Kiwi Sorbet and Banoffee with Choc Chip Cookies
The sweet new scoops will only be available during the month of July, so don't wait to try them.
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NewsThis Just in: These Coveted Cult-Favourite Cookies Are Heading to the Capital For the First Time as Part of a National Roadshow
Canberra cookie lovers will get a chance to get their hands on the coveted cookies for four days only this July.
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NewsYour Doodle Could Go National as Yo-Chi's Colour Our Cup Competition Returns with $10,000 Prizes and Community-Led Voting
Swap colouring books for frozen yoghurt cups as this creative competition returns with bigger prizes, community voting and national exposure.
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RestaurantAtsu
15-17 Lincoln Square South, Carlton
If you visit for lunch, experience a traditional katsu donbori bowl, and then try and nab a seat at the counter for an omakase-style kushikatsu offering.
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RestaurantAllegria Pasta Malvern
110-122 Wattletree Road, Armadale
Allegria has landed in Armadale, filling a gap in high-quality Italian take-home meals.
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RestaurantJinda Thai Restaurant
1-7 Ferguson Street, Abbotsford
This high-energy, widely loved Thai spot has been serving locals and those from further afield for over a decade.
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RestaurantPAST / PORT
508 Flinders Street, Melbourne
Executive chef Sarah Chan's signature Sarawak laksa anchors a 160-seat South-East Asian menu spanning Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia — with a new pre-order Lobster, Three Ways built for the table.
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BarGracie's Wine Room
27 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Gracie’s founder Kelsie Gaffey has many accolades to her name — a wine bar that she founded at the age of 25 and now her own wine.
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BarImperial Hotel
2-8 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Soak up the 360-degree views on the new refurbished rooftop of this CBD pub.
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BarFlorentino
80 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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BarThe Florence
133 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
The cocktail list features five variations of the Negroni, along with Tuscan wines and creative house signatures.
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NewsMIFF's 2026 Program Is Here, with the Australian Premiere of Olivia Colman's Whimsical Flick 'Wicker' Opening the Festival
Melbourne’s biggest film celebration returns with acclaimed premieres, major international hits and an opening-night crowd-pleaser.
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NewsThe Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Are Revealing the Weird and Wonderful Objects Behind Movie Sound Effects
From snapping celery to clacking coconut shells, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is uncovering the techniques Foley artists use to bring films to life this winter.
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NewsVictoria Cranks Up Music Funding with Two Major Grant Programs Offering Support to Local Talent and Live Music Venues
Two major grant programs are back, offering fresh support to Victorian musicians, industry professionals and live music venues.
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NewsThe 12 New Blockbusters Worth Adding to Your Winter Home Cinema Lineup
Cold weather, couch plans and a stacked release calendar. These are the biggest new films to rent and buy for your next home winter movie night.
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NewsThis Just In: Geelong Has a Brand-New Live Music Venue, with Church Set to Elevate the Region's Independent and Emerging Artists
Historic walls, fresh sounds and plenty of local talent collide as Geelong gains an intimate, artist-led live music venue.
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NewsThis Just In: Pegassi Is Bringing His All-Night Warehouse Sets to Australia for the First Time This December
The fast-rising Belgian producer will play extended all-night-long shows at Melbourne's The Wool Store and Sydney's Carriageworks.
Featured Events
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EventVera Blue x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Veil
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
The groundbreaking Australian artist is once again reimagining her music with Victoria's top orchestra this July.
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EventSauna Sessions at Moon Dog Beach Club
Sat, 11 Jul, 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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EventThe Finders Keepers Design Market
Fri, 10 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton
From tacos and tiramisu to indie ceramicists, Finders Keepers is back with over than 220 stalls to browse.
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EventLaundry Sessions at Abbotsford Convent
Fri, 10 Jul - Sat, 11 Jul 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
Experimental music, immersive installations and powerful performances transform this storied space across two boundary-pushing nights.
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EventYum Cha Sundays
Sun, 12 Jul, 2026
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, 12 Jul, 2026
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, 12 Jul, 2026
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, 12 Jul, 2026
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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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Gyoza
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026
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, 14 Jul, 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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EventGroove Therapy
Wed, 15 Jul, 2026
The Workers Club, Fitzroy
Let out all those feelings in this biweekly no-judgement dance class.
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EventBARE: In Your Natural Form at Wellness Social Club
Tue, 14 Jul, 2026
Wellness Social Club, Preston
We're a nation of sunbathers, swimmers and beachgoers, but this new experience aims to get people comfortable with going starkers at the sauna.
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EventJuliet's Jazz and Raclette Thursdays
Thu, 16 Jul, 2026
Juliet Melbourne, Melbourne
Get your gooey cheese fix while being serenaded at the hidden basement bar.
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NewsThe Best Australian Fashion Labels to Know Right Now
From emerging names to established favourites, these fashion designers down under are worth watching.
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NewsDesign-Led Weekend Open House Melbourne Returns, Offering Rare Access to Hidden Spaces, Private Homes and Infrastructure Icons
Indulge your inner stickybeak, as this long-running annual event grants access to some of Melbourne's most beautiful, usually off-limits homes and spaces.
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NewsCP Picks: 14 Australian-Designed Coats for When the Jacket Is the Outfit
The locally designed outerwear worth buying once (and wearing for a decade).
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NewsMelbourne's Favourite Streetwear Social Enterprise HoMie Is Popping Up in Sydney This Weekend
The beloved brand is finding a temporary home in Surry Hills — for two days only.
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NewsAustralia's Best Interior Design Projects Have Been Chosen — with a Demountable Campus in Hobart Claiming the Top Prize
The nation's best interior design project for 2026 isn't a hotel or home — it's a future-forward university campus.
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NewsFrom Royal Tiaras to Hollywood Glamour, Cartier's Dazzling Treasure Trove Lands at the NGV for an Australian-Exclusive Exhibition
Bringing a priceless jewellery box of history and high fashion to the NGV, this landmark exhibition spans exquisite creations once worn by royal figures and iconic celebs.
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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 ...
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Guide
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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News
Where to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Melbourne
Whether you like your scoops creamy, salty, vegan or sandwiched, you can find them in our guide.
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GuideThe 23 Best Sunday Roasts in Melbourne
Warm up on a weekend with juicy roast meats and plenty of gravy at these cosy and inviting pubs and neighbourhood restaurants.
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NewsThis Just In: The World's Largest Ever Cruise Ship Has Officially Set Sail on Its Maiden Mediterranean Voyage
Royal Caribbean's newest ship has overtaken its Icon Class sisters to become the largest cruise ship in the world, kicking off seven-night Mediterranean sailings from Barcelona and Rome this month.
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NewsYour Winter Cultural Hit List: Festivals, Events and How to Have a Say in Shaping Your City
From late-night markets and major film festivals to winter food events and city-wide celebrations, these are the cultural moments worth adding to your calendar this season.
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NewsRest Up: Your Weekend Escape Just Got Extended For Free, with Mudgee Offering Visitors a Third Night on the House
Turns out the secret to a truly relaxing holiday isn't heading away more often — it's staying an extra night for free.
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NewsThis Just In: Lorna Jane Quietly Opened a Luxury Retreat For Modern Women in Byron Bay
A contemporary bushland sanctuary for everything wellness, from hormonal imbalances to high-pressure careers.
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FeatureThe Best Winter Weekend Getaways in Australia
Bypassing peak-season summer crowds has its perks. We have tracked down Australia’s premier cold-weather sanctuaries, packing in architectural eco-lodges, hyperlocal vineyard dining, and the best places to thaw out by a roaring open fire.
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FeatureDark Arts, Hedonism and Exploration: A Weekender's Guide to Visiting Hobart for Dark Mofo
Dark Mofo bathes Hobart in red light, fire and ritual every winter solstice. Here's where to stay, what to eat and how to do the long nights properly — from the Winter Feast to Night Mass.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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CafeBakeStand Cookies - Hyde Melbourne Place
130 Russell Street, Melbourne
To celebrate its newest location, BakeStand will introduce a new flavour: the OG milk chocolate cookie.
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CafeL'Arte Della Gelato
191 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
The store is loved by the neighbourhood not only for its outstanding scoops, but also for the personal connection fostered each time you approach the counter.
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CafeThe Cookie Box
Shop E1A 111 Bourke St, Melbourne
These coveted cookies, which are loaded with add-ins and often stuffed with a gooey, decadent surprise, will now be available on Bourke Street.
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RestaurantBang Bang Frankston
24 Playne Street, Frankston
The venue will transform into a late-night social hub on Friday and Saturday evenings with DJs playing tunes late into the night.
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CafeDreamer Cafe Balnarring
3050 Frankston - Flinders Road, Balnarring
Seasonal specials will grace the menu, with many gluten-free and vegan options creating an inclusive atmosphere.
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