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This week in Melbourne, you can slurp your way through a laksa festival, celebrate the Fourth of July with hot dog-eating competitions and bucking bulls, and catch a heap of movies at the Spanish Film Festival.
You'll find out by the end of July where the regional music fest is headed this year — and who'll be on the lineup.
At the Colonel's Lodge, you'll spend two nights in a wood-panelled mansion with unlimited KFC Christmas spreads to feast on.
International restaurateurs Ross and Sunny Lusted are bringing a taste of Portugal and Spain to Melbourne with their two new CBD venues.
Spend your couch time watching the delicious return of 'The Bear', Glen Powell playing a fake hitman and Lily Gladstone's latest excellent performance.
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NewsKFC's Latest Pop-Up Will Get You Celebrating a Chicken-Filled Midyear Christmas in the Blue Mountains
At the Colonel's Lodge, you'll spend two nights in a wood-panelled mansion with unlimited KFC Christmas spreads to feast on.
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NewsComing Soon: Portuguese Restaurant Marmello and Basement Bar Mr Mills Are Launching in the New Melbourne Place Hotel
International restaurateurs Ross and Sunny Lusted are bringing a taste of Portugal and Spain to Melbourne with their two new CBD venues.
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NewsNow Open: Abbotsford Has Scored a New Bistro, Bar, Deli and Cafe with Neighbouring Venues Molli and Little Molli
These sibling venues come from the minds behind some of Melbourne's best cafes, bars and restaurants.
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NewsMorris of Rutherglen Has Given Its Cellar Door and Whisky Distillery a Multi-Million-Dollar Makeover
Head to the High Country to sample this historic producer's fortified wines and single-malt whiskies in sleek new surrounds.
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GuideWhere 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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NewsComing Soon: Hawthorn Pub Serafina Has Once Again Become The Beehive Following a Major Refurb
The historic Hawthorn venue has been reborn with revamped interiors and a brand-new menu.
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BarChampagne Problems
238 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
If you loved drinking and dancing at Evie’s Disco Diner but now feel a little too old for it, consider a trip to its older sibling in the CBD.
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RestaurantPrefisso 3088
2 Hopkins Street, Greensborough
With its relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and well-crafted authentic Italian pizzas, Prefisso 3088 is the kind of local pizzeria every suburb deserves.
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BarGreenhart Camberwell
1226 Toorak Road, Camberwell
This Melbourne wine bar is straying away from the usual European influences, instead showing how contemporary Asian food and Australian wines can be a perfect pairing.
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RestaurantTawooq
109 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
Tawooq is slinging loaded Lebanese sandwiches and wraps in Brunswick East — all for under $15.
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RestaurantWoo399 Korean BBQ Restaurant
399 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Pick your meat from the fridge, pay at the counter and then cook up your own personalised KBBQ feast.
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Champagne Problems
238 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
If you loved drinking and dancing at Evie’s Disco Diner but now feel a little too old for it, consider a trip to its older sibling in the CBD.
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Greenhart Camberwell
1226 Toorak Road, Camberwell
This Melbourne wine bar is straying away from the usual European influences, instead showing how contemporary Asian food and Australian wines can be a perfect pairing.
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BarDutch Rules Distilling Co.
586 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham
The gins here hero spices that originate from Sri Lanka, Malaysia and other spice islands.
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BarOliver's Corner
Davey Street, Frankston
A waterside restaurant and bar right on Frankston Beach.
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BarCDMX Brunswick East
315 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
It's best known for its birria tacos, but CDMX is also home to some of the best Mexican food in Melbourne.
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NewsSave the Date: Triple J's One Night Stand Will Return for Its First Festival in Five Years in September 2024
You'll find out by the end of July where the regional music fest is headed this year — and who'll be on the lineup.
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NewsTwelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching the delicious return of 'The Bear', Glen Powell playing a fake hitman and Lily Gladstone's latest excellent performance.
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News'The Bear' Season Three Puts Another Superb Feast of Hospitality Industry-Related Ups and Downs on the Menu
Saying "yes chef!" to this Jeremy Allen White- and Ayo Edebiri-starring, Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning hit's third serving remains a delicious choice.
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NewsGet Ready for Murderous Musical Thrills: 'Sweeney Todd' Is Playing Melbourne in September 2024
Victorian Opera is staging Steven Sondheim's Tony-winning Broadway and West End smash — and maybe don't eat meat pies before heading along.
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NewsDua Lipa and Coldplay's Glastonbury 2024 Sets Are Being Livestreamed Globally in a First for the Festival
When two of the British music festival's headliners take to the Pyramid Stage, you can catch them from your couch via BBC.com.
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NewsMinistry of Sound's Dance Music Orchestra Shows Have Locked in New Down Under Dates for 2024
Hear classical renditions of club anthems from the past 30 years reimagined by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra alongside DJ Groove Terminator.
Featured Events
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EventBottomless Pierogis at Eat Pierogi Make Love
Monday, June 10, 2024, Monday, June 17, 2024, Monday, June 24, 2024 and Monday, July 1, 2024
Eat Pierogi Make Love, Brunswick East
You can score two hours of unlimited pierogis every Monday night at Eat Pierogi Make Love until the end of winter.
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EventWinter Aperitivo at Baby Pizza
Saturday, June 1 - Saturday, August 31, 2024
Baby Pizza, Richmond
Richmond's Baby Pizza is serving up spritz, wine and cocktail specials from 4–6pm daily throughout winter.
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EventFirelight Festival
Friday, June 28 - Sunday, July 14, 2024
Docklands Harbour Esplanade, Docklands
Melbourne's after-dark arts festival is back for a fiery time at Docklands, complete with an underground light show and labyrinth beneath Marvel Stadium.
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EventVegan Tuesdays
Tuesday, July 2, 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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EventDumplings 'n' Massage
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Horse Bazaar, Melbourne
Horse Bazaar pairs these two indulgences for just $15 every Tuesday night.
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EventAll-You-Can-Eat Sushi Tuesdays
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Tokosan, Prahran
Devour as many rolls as you can every Tuesday.
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EventTuesday Whisky & Cheese Night
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Eau De Vie, Melbourne
Spend your Tuesdays sampling whisky and cheese at Eau de Vie.
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EventBottomless Vegan Tacos
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Don Taco, Brunswick East
Don Taco is serving up all-you-can-eat vegan tacos every Tuesday for just $20 per person.
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EventYUMMO! Laksa Festival
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Molly Rose Brewery, Collingwood
Sample top-notch laksas from Melbourne and Darwin, join a laksa-eating competition, make your own laksa-inspired gin and try a bunch of alternative laksa flavour combos.
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EventFamiglia Affairs Mid-Winter Festival
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Co-conspirators Brewpub, Brunswick
Taste limited-edition winter beers from nine Victorian breweries at this one-day event.
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EventSweet Home Dog-abama Fourth of July Party at Moon Dog Wild West
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Moon Dog Wild West, Footscray
Moon Dog Wild West's first-ever Fourth of July party comes with live music, food and drink deals, and an all-American hot dog-eating competition.
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EventQVM Winter Night Market
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 and Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
The most delicious reason for you to ditch the doona and brave the chill this winter.
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EventLunch & 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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EventYum Cha Sundays
Sunday, July 7, 2024
The National Hotel, Richmond
Cure your Sunday arvo blues with dumplings at The National Hotel in Richmond.
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EventThe Fitzroy Mills
Saturday, July 6, 2024
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy
A new Fitzroy market showcase a top selection of local food producers each Saturday.
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EventAli Wong: Live 2024
Saturday, June 15, 2024, Friday, July 12, 2024 and Sunday, July 14, 2024
Palais Theatre, St Kilda
The Emmy- and Golden Globe-winning 'Beef' star is bringing her latest stand-up tour Down Under.
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EventDiscount for Service Industry Workers at Purple Pit
Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 and Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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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NewsOpen House Melbourne Weekend Has Announced the Full Lineup of Venues You Can Snoop Around in 2024
For two days this July, you can explore private homes and heritage buildings, as well as sports stadiums, places of worship, art gallery archives and more.
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NewsAustralia's Most-Stylish Restaurants, Bars and Homes Have Been Revealed at the 2024 Interior Design Awards
Melbourne's Reine and La Rue and Purple Pit, which are located in the same building, shared the Hospitality Design Award.
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NewsBreaking Ground: Work Has Finally Begun on Melbourne's Greenline Project Along the Yarra River's North Bank
The first stage of construction is focusing on the new and improved Birrarung Marr Precinct.
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NewsSix Brands to Shop From If You're Looking to Add Eco-Consciousness to Your Home
These businesses are looking to bring a new level of sustainability to homes all over Australia.
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NewsLego'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.
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NewsWinter 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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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
This week in Melbourne, you can slurp your way through a laksa festival, celebrate the Fourth of July with hot dog-eating competitions and bucking bulls, and catch a heap of movies at the Spanish Film ...
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Twelve Films and TV Shows You Need to Stream This Month
Spend your couch time watching the delicious return of 'The Bear', Glen Powell playing a fake hitman and Lily Gladstone's latest excellent performance.
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This weekend in Melbourne, you can immerse yourself in light shows, eat your way through a cheese festival and relive your childhood at Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' musical.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This July
Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations Melbourne has to offer.
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NewsVirgin Is Kicking Off July with a Flight Sale on One Million-Plus International and Domestic Fares Starting at $49
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week
This week in Melbourne, you can slurp your way through a laksa festival, celebrate the Fourth of July with hot dog-eating competitions and bucking bulls, and catch a heap of movies at the Spanish Film Festival.
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NewsTurn Your Snow Trip Into a Bucket-List Bonanza with These Alpine Activities
Snow fiends, explorers, foodies and more, the High Country is calling your name.
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NewsDreamskape Is Melbourne's Huge New Augmented-Reality Entertainment Complex — and More Australian Sites Are on the Way
At this Aussie first, you can play your way through six activity zones across 770 square metres, featuring 100-plus games and 50 immersive experiences.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Weekend
This weekend in Melbourne, you can immerse yourself in light shows, eat your way through a cheese festival and relive your childhood at Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' musical.
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The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This July
Here's your guide to filling this month with all the best food, drink, films, live music, pop-ups and activations Melbourne has to offer.
Trending Bars and Restaurants
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RestaurantHigher Ground
650 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
The mammoth CBD cafe was an instant classic and remains a beauty.
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BarNeighbourhood Wine
1 Reid Street, Fitzroy North
With a history steeped in Melbourne Mafia, this wine bar brings a cosy, speakeasy-style space to Fitzroy North.
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BarLeonard's House of Love
3 Wilson Street, South Yarra
Drink tinnies, down burgers, dance and play pool in Leonard's lounge room-like bar.
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RestaurantEleni's Kitchen + Bar
28 Anderson Street, Yarraville
This Greek odyssey has a history like no other.
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