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Melbourne Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these top Melbourne date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.
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Coming Soon: Global Darts Bar Chain Flight Club Is Bringing Its Own Take on Competitive Socialising to Melbourne
A nine-million-dollar fitout has transformed this two-storey CBD space into a huge darts bar.
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The 16 Best Bars for Dancing in Melbourne
Forget about the week that was and cut some shapes on these tried and tested Melbourne dance floors.
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The 22 Best Pubs in Melbourne
Looking for a new local? This list of classic Melbourne boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.
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Coming Soon: Hong Kong Noodle Chain TamJai Mixian Is Opening Its First Australian Stores in Melbourne This Year
TamJai Mixian already has 240 noodle shops across Asia, and its first four Australian locations are all opening in Melbourne.
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Where to Find the Best Burgers in Melbourne
Classic cheeseburgers, spicy fried chicken buns, and everything in between.
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Collingwood's legendary live music pub The Bendigo Hotel is back in action thanks to The Mill Brewery Crew.
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Punters Club
376 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Millennials and Gen Zs might lament the loss of Kewpie, but Gen X music lovers will rejoice in seeing this old boozer return to Brunswick Street.
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Farewell The Lume: Australia's Multi-Sensory Digital Art Gallery Is Closing Its Doors in 2026
The Melbourne venue will still bring back its Vincent van Gogh exhibition from Boxing Day into 2025, then say goodbye the following January.
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Diaries Out, Tents Ready: Grampian Plains Festival Pitch Music & Arts Has Locked in Its 2025 Dates
The fest's lineup is also on the way, complete with a bigger Pitch One stage — and the ticket ballot is now open.
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Finding Inspiration in Ridley Scott's Colosseum: Paul Mescal, Connie Nielsen and Fred Hechinger Chat 'Gladiator II'
"Basically I want to be like Ridley when I grow up. That’s the root of it for me," Mescal told us about working with the iconic filmmaker on this epic sequel.
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Now Open: Brisbane's New 'Bluey's World' Experience Lets You Step Inside the Heeler Home for Real Life
This custom-built 4000-square-metre attraction recreates the show's famous sets in the perfect place for it.
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You Can Now Watch Season One of The Kates' Hilarious Morning TV Satire 'Get Krack!n' on YouTube
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Eurovision on Tour
Fri, 15 Nov, 2024
Palais Theatre, St Kilda
Everyone's favourite Europop song contest is bringing its live concerts to Australia — and Melbourne — for the first time ever.
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Fri, 15 Nov, 2024
XM4, Saint Kilda
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W Melbourne, Melbourne
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Mon, 23 Sep - Sat, 30 Nov 2024
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Aperitivo Nights at Lollo
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Lollo at W Melbourne, Melbourne
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Ministry of Sound Classical
Sat, 16 Nov, 2024
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
Ministry of Sound is bringing its massive orchestra show filled with dance music to Sidney Myer Music Bowl this spring.
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Upstairs @ The Rochey
Multiple single dates
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The Rochey is hosting intimate electronic gigs every Saturday night in its upstairs bandroom.
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Garage Sale Trail
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The Fitzroy Mills
Sat, 16 Nov, 2024
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East Malvern Food & Wine Festival
Sun, 17 Nov, 2024
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Central Park is hosting this annual one-day celebration of great local food, wine and tunes.
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Discount for Service Industry Workers at Purple Pit
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Purple Pit, Melbourne
Every Wednesday night, workers in the hospitality, healthcare, education and social services industries can score 20% off the total bill.
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Yum Cha Sundays
Sun, 17 Nov, 2024
The National Hotel, Richmond
Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
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QVM's Summer Night Market
Wed, 20 Nov, 2024
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
Over 100 local traders are participating in this summer's market, including 45 street food stalls and six pop-up bars.
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Smith Street Studio Christmas Market Pop-Up
Sat, 23 Nov, 2024
Smith Street Studio, Collingwood
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Thu, 21 Nov, 2024
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
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The Five Best Snorkelling Spots In and Around Melbourne
Swim with seals, explore octopus gardens and peek into the underwater lives of starfish, sea anemones and more at these Victorian snorkelling spots.
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The 14 Best Hotels In Melbourne
Whether you're vacationing or staycationing, this lineup of the best hotels in Melbourne will help you live your best life — fine restaurants, premium spas and pillow menus await.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in Melbourne, you can pair a sky-high swim with bottomless wine and snacks, check out the new 'Sister Act' musical or watch a heap of movies at this year's Melbourne Queer Film Festival.
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From Hiking Trails to Biking Paths, Here's How to See Another Side of Singapore for Free
Immersing yourself in Singapore's natural beauty won't cost you a thing.
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Ten of the Best Airbnb Stays You Can Book Around Australia
For your next getaway around Australia, spend a weekend in a cabin floating on the ocean, a bubble in the mountains or a 100-year-old castle.
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Coming Soon: Mondrian Is Opening Its First Australian Hotel in Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast in 2025
This Los Angeles-born chain's debut Aussie site will feature 208 hotel rooms — plus pools, restaurants, and both beach and hinterland views.
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Trending Bars and Restaurants
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Quando Quando Cucina & Bar
377 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
It's a relatively new addition to the Melbourne Italian restaurant scene but is already one of its finest.
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Hotel Mexico
238 Whitehall Street, Yarraville
Hotel Mexico is Yarraville's huge group hang spot that's made for margarita-fuelled sessions.
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Bar Lourinha
37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.
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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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