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    The Best Cold Foam Coffee in Melbourne

    Leave your lame latte, common cappuccino and lifeless long black behind, and set out on a fancy-free, foam-filled adventure this weekend using our handy guide.

  • 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.

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    Coming Soon: An Old Favourite Melbourne Bakery is Setting up New Digs in the CBD for the First Time, Set to Reimagine What a City Bakery Can Be

    At the new location, Cobb Lane will even introduce a lunch menu for the first time, serving sandwiches, sausage rolls, and pies.

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    Celebrate the Summer: Concrete Playground's Top Picks On Where to Find the Best Margaritas

    Sip your way through summer with these margarita-loving venues.

  • News

    This Just In: Wendy's Melbourne Comeback Is Heating Up as Job Ads Appear for Two New Restaurant Locations

    Fresh job listings in South Melbourne and Dandenong South offer the strongest sign yet that Wendy's burgers are back on the agenda.

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    This Just In: You Can Now Make Reservations Via Uber Eats — Including at the Country's Hottest Restaurants

    Adding to the app's growing dining-centric features, now you can score sought-after restaurant reservations on the move.

Latest Openings
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    Entrecote

    142-144 Greville Street, Prahran

    Dine like a Parisian — late, simple, and with plenty of with fries and champagne.

  • Restaurant

    Lucia Melbourne

    11 Eastern Road, South Melbourne

    Even though the Mediterranean style of drinking and dining is all over Melbourne these days, Lucia has a team of local hospo heavyweights ready to fight off the competition.

  • Restaurant

    Yamagen Melbourne

    6 Portland Lane, Melbourne

    From impeccable sashimi to an enviable rare whisky collection, Yamagen is taking Japanese dining to new heights within the popular Russell Street Hotel.

  • Restaurant

    Lune Croissanterie

    Situated beneath the Ritz Carlton at 670 Lonsdale Street, the mega store marks Melbourne's second production site.

  • Restaurant

    Tres a Cinco

    3-5 Hosier Lane, Melbourne

    The vibrant menu showcases classic dishes cooked with love and care, and packed full of flavour.

  • Restaurant

    Mamasita

    1/11 Collins Street, Melbourne

    The always-evolving menu spans snack plates and taqueria plates, tacos to generous sharing mains, all anchored by an enviable selection of margaritas and cocktails.

  • Bar

    Garden 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.

  • Bar

    Smiley Brewing Co

    9 Southeast Boulevard, Pakenham

    Local flavours and makers take centre stage at this family owned and operated Pakenham brewery.

  • Bar

    Bar 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.

  • Bar

    Champagne & 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.

  • Bar

    Moondrop 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.

  • Bar

    LB's

    12 Meyers Place, Melbourne

    LB's Record Bar is centred around a vinyl music program with a rotating lineup of local DJs, with every record hand-sourced from local and independent stores.

  • News

    This Just In: Groovin the Moo Is Back — But as a One-Off Show in Regional NSW

    After two years off the calendar, the beloved regional festival is returning with a scaled-back reboot in Lismore this May.

  • News

    "The Prize Has Changed Everything": How This Indie Filmmaker Created a TV Ad That Won Them $70K

    The Melbourne-based animator shares how they created their winning short film and what the career-changing prize means for their future.

  • News

    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Is Inviting the Public to Submit Original Compositions for a Community Soundtrack

    Melbourne's top orchestra is celebrating its 120th birthday with an open call for ideas from musicians nationwide.

  • News

    CP On: Does Anyone Actually Still Dine and Shop in Melbourne CBD?

    We've all heard the doom and gloom around Melbourne CBD, but what does the latest pedestrian data say about the city's post-pandemic recovery?

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    This Just In: Rebel Love Stories Are Taking Centre Stage at State Library Victoria

    A new exhibition at State Library Victoria is unpacking rebellious love stories, from forbidden relationships to modern digital devotion.

  • News

    The Best Places to Watch Super Bowl LX in Melbourne

    Trade work for the Super Bowl, as America's most-watched broadcast of the year takes over these venues across Melbourne.

Featured Events
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    Women Who Inspire Us: Mesa Collections Founder Trishia Mariano on Hosting, Heritage and the Art of Setting the Table

    Before Mesa Collections existed, there were dinner parties with strangers, borrowed tables and Trishia Mariano's love of bringing people together.

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    Meet Grumpi: The Melbourne Startup Making Shockingly Luxe (and Affordable) Vacuum-Compressed Furniture

    The Melbourne-founded brand is making furniture shopping fun again — no long wait times, no delivery dramas, just style and comfort (in a box).

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    Wear Your Love for Hector's Deli, as the Cult Sandwich Spot Teams Up with UNIQLO for a Fresh-Pressed Merch Collab

    Rep your love of sangas on the streets, as this cult-followed deli teams up with a global fashion giant on new merch.

  • News

    The Best Vintage Stores in Melbourne

    We’ve rounded up the city’s best vintage dealers of designer treasures, denim classics and pre-loved gems waiting for their next chapter.

  • News

    The Founder of Sheet Society Has Launched a Dreamy, Fabric-Forward Loungewear Label Inspired by TV Show The White Lotus

    After mastering the art of a good night’s sleep, bedtime expert Hayley Worley has turned her attention to what we wear to rest.

Latest Guides
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    The Ten Best Beach Camping Spots in Victoria

    Pitch your tent at these epic campgrounds, then into the surf with you.

  • News

    Quit Your 9-5 and Capture the Country — Big4 Holiday Parks Has Embarked on a Search for Its Next Year-Long Content Creator

    Traversing the country non-stop for 12 months, this travel content creator gig comes up with all the equipment needed to inspire Australians to hit the road.

  • News

    Your Guide to a Gold Coast Family Holiday Filled with Adventure, Nature and Play

    From theme parks to wildlife encounters, here's how to do a Gold Coast holiday that works for the whole family.

  • News

    Women Who Inspire Us: Gail Asbell, Co-Founder of Upstate, Talks Grief, Community and Having the Confidence to Fail

    From profound loss to building one of Victoria’s most-loved movement communities, Gail Asbell has turned resilience into rhythm — and created a brand where strength looks like showing up.

  • News

    This Just In: A Jellycat Cafe-Style Plushie Pop-Up Is Landing in Melbourne Central From Tomorrow

    Grab a Lunar New Year treat in plushie form when you spend at Melbourne Central retailers this month.

  • News

    Just in Time for Valentine's Day, Scoot Is Offering Discounted Flights to Multiple Dreamy Destinations Across Asia From $140

    From steamy city breaks to island hideaways, these discounted fares are made for Valentine's daydreamers in need of a holiday.

Trending Bars and Restaurants
  • Restaurant

    Yamagen Melbourne

    6 Portland Lane, Melbourne

    From impeccable sashimi to an enviable rare whisky collection, Yamagen is taking Japanese dining to new heights within the popular Russell Street Hotel.

  • Restaurant

    No Biggie

    130 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

    With only one thing on the menu, the hardest decision you’ll have to make is choosing between peppercorn or chimichurri.

  • Restaurant

    Mamasita

    1/11 Collins Street, Melbourne

    The always-evolving menu spans snack plates and taqueria plates, tacos to generous sharing mains, all anchored by an enviable selection of margaritas and cocktails.

  • Restaurant

    Coupette

    90 Queens Bridge Street, Southbank

    As a hotel venue, it moves seamlessly from morning coffee to late-night cocktails, and is well-suited to everything from a quick snack to a celebratory meal.

  • Restaurant

    Charrd

    74 Lygon Street, Brunswick East

    These burgers have gone viral for good reason.

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