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Guide

The 20 Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Melbourne for 2024

Melbourne's infamous chill has set in, so warm up over fireside beers and comforting bowls of pasta.

Guide

The 21 Best Cheap Eats in Melbourne for Under $20

You'll find big bowls of ramen, towering Korean sandwiches, chicken parma deals and big cheesy pizza slices at Melbourne's best cheap-eat haunts.

News

Lego's New 'Mona Lisa' Kit Will Let You Display Leonardo da Vinci's Masterpiece on Your Own Wall

After turning 'The Starry Night' and 'The Great Wave' into plastic bricks, Lego is now giving another iconic painting the same treatment.

News

When Bill Skarsgård Gets Ripped and Kills It in Your Wild Ode to Action Cinema: Moritz Mohr Talks 'Boy Kills World'

From its mix of genres and tones to the voice of H Jon Benjamin, Moritz Mohr's debut feature is filled with things he loves.

News

The ABC's New Season of 'Spicks and Specks' Will Get You Putting Hands on Buzzers From June

Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough are back, with the beloved game show returning after taking 2023 off — complete with new segments.

News

Coming Soon: Thai Dining Institution Longrain Is Opening a Pop-Up Lunch Spot in the CBD

Score grab-and-go lunches and Thai pantry items at Longrain Canteen on Little Collins Street until the start of spring.

Guide
The 20 Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Melbourne for 2024

Melbourne's infamous chill has set in, so warm up over fireside beers and comforting bowls of pasta.

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Guide
The 21 Best Cheap Eats in Melbourne for Under $20

You'll find big bowls of ramen, towering Korean sandwiches, chicken parma deals and big cheesy pizza slices at Melbourne's best cheap-eat haunts.

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News
Coming Soon: Thai Dining Institution Longrain Is Opening a Pop-Up Lunch Spot in the CBD

Score grab-and-go lunches and Thai pantry items at Longrain Canteen on Little Collins Street until the start of spring.

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Guide
The 21 Best Restaurants in Melbourne

From high-flying fine-diners in the CBD to tried-and-true neighbourhood haunts — these are the Melbourne restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).

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News
Now Open: You'll Find Thornbury's 14-Seat Restaurant p r o v a Through the Back Door of an Italian Grocer

Come Friday and Saturday evenings, Pastificio Sandro transforms from an Italian grocer specialising in fresh pasta into a hidden restaurant.

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News
Now Open: Tawooq Is Slinging Loaded Lebanese Sangas and Wraps in Brunswick East — All for Under $15

There are just nine items on the menu, but you've only got to master a few to become a true food destination in Melbourne.

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Latest Openings

Restaurant
Atria

650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Be sure to take your time when visiting Atria, not just to admire the city skyline, but to fully appreciate all the skill and passion that's gone into the food and drink offerings.
Restaurant
Bang Bang Hampton

315 Hampton Street, Hampton

This outpost is cooking up a fusion of Southeast Asian, Japanese, Korean and Indian eats.
Restaurant
Casa Chino

212-214 Albion Street, Brunswick

Hospo veterans Vincent Lombino and Jared Thibault have brought Chifa cuisine to Melbourne.

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Bar
Moon Dog Wild West

54 Hopkins Street, Footscray

Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.
Bar
Saint George

54 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

Celebrity chef Karen Martini is running the show at this St Kilda haunt.
Restaurant
Tokyo Motto

200 Bourke Street, Melbourne

This Japanese diner is serving inventive fare like ice cream ramen by day before turning into a classic, dim, Tokyo-style izakaya at night.
Bar
Santana Rooftop

169 Melbourne Place, Melbourne

Follow the glow from red neon lights to find this moody, winter-friendly rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD.
Bar
Mill Place Merchants

2 Mill Place, Melbourne

If you're feeling mysterious, dark and moody, this speakeasy bar might be the perfect place to brood. That's if you can find it.
Bar
Wally's

67 Cardigan Place, Albert Park

Even though the city is littered with Euro-centric wine bars, there's still plenty of room for more.
Bar
Fleet Rooftop Bar

1 Queen Street, Melbourne

The Flinders Street rooftop bar boasts an encyclopaedic drinks menu stacked with over 70 rums, 50 gins, and a selection of vintage and hard-to-find spirits.

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Bar
Moon Dog Wild West

54 Hopkins Street, Footscray

Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.
Bar
Brewmanity

50 Tope Street, South Melbourne

Enjoy a sky-high sip over city views at this South Melbourne brewery and you'll also be helping a good cause.

News
'The Hunt for Gollum' Is the Next 'Lord of the Rings' Movie — and It's Set to Hit Cinemas in 2026

Andy Serkis will both star and direct — but Peter Jackson “will be involved every step of the way".

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Guide
Spectacular Autumn Events For Culture Vultures Seeking Their Next Fix

Make sure you add these must-do events to your Sydney culture calendar.

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News
'The Bear' Is Back: Carmy Returns to the Kitchen in the First Trailer for the Culinary Hit's Third Season

Say "yes chef!" to your first sneak peek at the award-winning kitchen-set show's third helping, which arrives this winter.

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News
It's Time to Graduate: Netflix's 'Heartbreak High' Revival Will Return to Hartley for a Third and Final Season

The OG 90s show ran for seven seasons, but Netflix's new take on the Australian favourite will say goodbye after three.

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News
When Bill Skarsgård Gets Ripped and Kills It in Your Wild Ode to Action Cinema: Moritz Mohr Talks 'Boy Kills World'

From its mix of genres and tones to the voice of H Jon Benjamin, Moritz Mohr's debut feature is filled with things he loves.

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News
The ABC's New Season of 'Spicks and Specks' Will Get You Putting Hands on Buzzers From June

Adam Hills, Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough are back, with the beloved game show returning after taking 2023 off — complete with new segments.

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Featured Events

Event
Quick Bites Comedy

Monday, May 13, 2024
Boney, Melbourne

A free weekly comedy night at Boney.
Event
Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs

Saturday, November 18, 2023 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Australian Museum, Darlinghurst

Explore the life of one of Egypt's longest reigning rulers at this exhibition exclusive to the Australian Museum.

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Event
South Side Festival

Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 19, 2024
Various Frankston venues

Over 45 events and shows will descend on Frankston for the third iteration of this ten-day arts festival.
Event
Not Natural — Science Gallery Melbourne

Saturday, February 17 - Saturday, June 29, 2024
Science Gallery Melbourne, Parkville

Explore the boundary between natural and artificial at this free exhibit in University of Melbourne's Science Gallery.
Event
Ten Thousand Suns: 24th Biennale of Sydney

Saturday, March 9 - Monday, June 10, 2024
Various locations across Sydney

More than 400-plus works are on display, created by 96 artists and collectives, at Sydney's biennial citywide art celebration.
Event
Vegan Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 14, 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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Event
Dumplings 'n' Massage

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Horse Bazaar, Melbourne

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

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Tokosan, Prahran

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

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Eau De Vie, Melbourne

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

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Don Taco, Brunswick East

Don Taco is serving up all-you-can-eat vegan tacos every Tuesday for just $20 per person.
Event
Sleater-Kinney: 'Little Rope' Tour

Sunday, May 19, 2024
Forum Theatre, Melbourne

Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker are touring Down Under three decades after recording their first album in Australia.

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Free Yum Cha at David's

Saturday, March 16, 2024, Saturday, March 23, 2024, Saturday, March 30, 2024 and Saturday, April 6, 2024
David's, Prahran

Free unlimited yum cha is up for grabs every Saturday arvo in Prahran for anyone named David.

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Lunch & Linger at NOMAD

Saturday, April 6, 2024, Sunday, April 7, 2024, Saturday, April 13, 2024 and Sunday, April 14, 2024
Nomad Melbourne, Melbourne

Share a mezze platter full of NOMAD favourites, plus unlimited beer, wine and spritzes for 90 minutes.

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All You Can Spritzza

Saturday, February 24, 2024, Sunday, February 25, 2024, Saturday, March 2, 2024 and Sunday, March 3, 2024
400 Gradi, East Brunswick

400 Gradi in Brunswick and Mornington Peninsula is serving up unlimited spritzes and pizza every weekend throughout summer and beyond.

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Kubrick: A Complete Retrospective

Thursday, April 18, 2024, Thursday, April 25, 2024, Thursday, May 2, 2024 and Thursday, May 9, 2024
Select cinemas in Melbourne, Various locations

This cinematic celebration of a movie master is screening all 13 of the filmmaker's features, starting with 'Fear and Desire' and ending with 'Eyes Wide Shut'.

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The Fitzroy Mills

Saturday, May 18, 2024
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy

A new Fitzroy market showcase a top selection of local food producers each Saturday.
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Million Paws Walk

Sunday, May 26, 2024
Albert Park Lake, Albert Park

Grab your pooch, pop on your sneakers and help raise money for animals in need.

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Winter Wardrobe, Sorted: Aldi's Massive Snow Gear Sale Is Back for 2024 with Nothing Over $100

Making a beeline to the middle aisle to rug up has become an Aussie tradition, and this year's sale includes everything from gloves to thermoboots.

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Chic Digs Alert: The Australian Interior Design Awards Have Unveiled 2024's Shortlisted Bars, Restaurants and Homes

If you're looking for stunning hospitality, residential, workplace, retail and public settings around Australia, here's where you'll find them.

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Kmart Has Teamed Up with Dharug and Darkinjung Artist Kyralee Shields on a New Homewares Range

The latest collection in the department store's First Nations program includes bedding, candles, servingware, candles, wall art and more.

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ALDI Is Launching Its First-Ever Streetwear Collection — and Everything Costs Less Than $20

You can literally wear your love for the discount supermarket on your sleeves (and legs, feet and head) thanks to this 23-item range.

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Melbourne Fine-Diner Navi Has Teamed Up with Robert Gordon on a New Ceramics Collection

The new homewares range is inspired by the landscape near Navi, and where owner and Head Chef of Navi Julian Hills goes foraging for produce.

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Guide
Six of the Best Natural Hot Springs and Spas in Victoria to Visit When You Need Some R&R

Make the pilgrimage to one of Victoria's best natural hot springs and spas for some well-deserved rest.

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Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.
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Gimlet at Cavendish House

33 Russell Street, Melbourne

Andrew McConnell's elegant cocktail bar and European bistro serves up caviar, champagne and truffles aplenty.
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Tsukiji Restaurant

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Dine in at this unique Japanese restaurant, where you pick your fresh seafood from the deli fridge and then watch on as the chefs turn it into a hyper-personalised sashimi platter for two.
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Stokehouse

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After a devastating fire, St Kilda's Stokehouse has made its comeback — and it's here to stay.
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Embla

122 Russell Street, Melbourne

Raise a glass to Melbourne’s wine bar renaissance.