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NewsChris Lucas' New Fire-Driven Japanese Eatery Yakimono Will Open Next Month
80 Collins' newest resident features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.
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NewsWhat One Coffee Lover Discovered After Switching to Oat Milk for a Whole Week
A dedicated dairy drinker switched to oat for a week. How did it turn out?
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NewsThe Bean Scene: How Coffee in Australia Has Evolved — and the Future Trends to Look Out For
We ask the experts to look into their crystal coffee cups.
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NewsQT Melbourne's Secret Garden Bar Is Being Reborn as an Art-Filled Italian Paradise For Summer
Melbourne's secluded summer hideaway returns — this time with bocce, vintage Italian tunes and vino from Dal Zotto Wines.
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NewsFour Pillars Is About to Drop Its 2021 Christmas Gin So You Can Get Drunk on Pud with Nan
The annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.
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NewsSix of Melbourne's Large-Format Share-Friendly Cocktails to See You Through Picnic Season
From one-litre bags of espresso martini to blockbuster-sized bloody marys, these takeaway sips prove that bigger is definitely better.
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GuideThe Ten Best Waterside Bars in Melbourne
Summer calls for spritzes by St Kilda Beach and a few cold ones on the banks of the Yarra.
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GuideHonda ZR-V-Approved: The Honda Team's Favourite Spots
The Honda team's own picks across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne: the spots they keep going back to and would probably take you to themselves.
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GuideX-Factor Venues Made to Impress Even the Most Jaded Out-of-Towners
Restaurants and bars across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide worth showing off to the friend you've been trying to talk into moving closer.
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GuideWine Bars with Excellent By-the-Glass Lists to Slowly Work Through
Wine bars across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide where the by-the-glass list gets treated just as seriously as the bottles on the back shelf.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Coffee in Melbourne for 2026
Whether you're a coffee snob searching for the perfect pour, an over-worked employee needing a quick caffeine hit, or just love to explore Melbourne's cafe scene, these top coffee roasters and brewers ...
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GuideUnconventional Outings to Round Up the Crew for Something Different
Hands-on outings across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for the group chat that's already bored of brunch, bar-hopping and the same old dinner booking.
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GuidePubs to Settle Into and See Out a Long and Lazy Sunday Session
Twelve pubs made for a lazy weekend sesh with mates — a beer garden to claim, a few pints to work through, and nowhere else you need to be.
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GuideLate-Night Cocktail Bars Made for Just One More Round Before Ubers
Twelve bars built for the hour when "one more round" turns into three, spanning a Godfather-themed basement, a moon-lit Shanghai den and a bar that distills its own fernet.
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GuideHotel Bars That Even the Locals Should Know About and Frequent
The hotel bars across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane worth seeking out for the drinks alone — no room key or out-of-town postcode required.
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NewsWhite Claw Is Dropping New Variety Packs So You Can Relish Being Seltzer-Indecisive
The Claws are coming out this summer.
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NewsYou Can Now Get Mr Black Espresso Martinis in Ready-to-Drink Cans
The distiller and coffee roaster is now offering canned espresso martinis — and ten percent off your next order.
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NewsFour Pillars Has Launched Ready-to-Drink Gin and Tonic Cans Just in Time for Summer
The RTDs are made with a hyper-concentrated version Four Pillars' rare dry gin and a special tonic designed to complement the spirit.
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GuideMelbourne's Best Delis, Bottle Shops, Bakeries and Cheese Stores for Picnic Supplies
No matter your picnic style or location, this lineup has everything you need for total picnic success.
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NewsThe City of Melbourne's New Outdoor Trading Initiative Will See Al Fresco Dining Areas Pop-Up in the CBD
The Inside Out program will make it easier for business owners to embrace outdoor dining and retail via fast-tracked applications, extended hours and laneway pop-ups.
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NewsGrifter Brewing Co Is Making Great Beer Better for the Environment
Feel better about beer with these innovative new four-pack holders that will massively reduce plastic waste.
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BarStokehouse
30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
St Kilda's iconic Stokehouse has passed to the golden hands of Andrew McConnell, and big things are coming.
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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 Rochester Hotel
202 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
The Rochey boasts a famous happy hour, specials almost every night of the week, and now a comedy and curry evening.
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BarBar Lourinha
37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Always bustling and packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.
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BarHotel Nacional
23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
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BarLe Bar Supper Club
12 North Concourse, Beaumaris
Raise a crystal glass to French food, fancy drinks and burlesque shows in this Beaumaris bar.
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NewsThese Two Aussie Distilleries Have Created a New Spirit That Pairs Malt and Botanical Flavours
It's called Jennifer, it's made by Never Never Distilling Co and Sullivans Cove, and it can be subbed into both gin and whisky cocktails.
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NewsStone and Wood, Two Birds and Fixation Breweries Have All Just Been Bought by Beer Giant Lion
Lion has purchased the Fermentum Group of breweries, which also includes Little Dragon and Sunly Seltzer.
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NewsMelbourne Brewery Brick Lane Has Been Awarded the World's Best Porter at the World Beer Awards
The independent brewery picked up three awards, including Australia's best amber pale ale and Australia's best APA.
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NewsAustralian Brewery Furphy Is Shouting a Free Beer to Folks Who've Had Both Their Jabs
Get vaxxed, get a free brew — all thanks to Furphy's 'vaxxed to the pub' initiative.
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NewsVB Has Released a New Riff On Its Classic "Hard-Earned Thirst" Ad to Encourage Getting the Jab
"A hard earned thirst comes from being all over town. Not from being in lockdown."
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NewsThis App Lets You Buy Wine Direct From Boutique Winemakers All Over Australia
iHeartWine cuts out the middleman to put more independent wine on your table and more profit in the pockets of local producers.
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EventConvent Sounds at Abbotsford Convent
Sun, 25 Oct and Sun, 6 Dec 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
Pack a picnic, find a spot on the heritage lawns and let live orchestral music soundtrack a sunny Sunday.
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EventStompo Street Fest at Stomping Ground Collingwood
Sat, 14 Nov, 2026
Stomping Ground Brewery & Taphouse, Collingwood
A decade and 12 million litres of beer later, this much-loved brewery is taking its birthday celebrations onto the street and down the coast.
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Event'Passage: The Art of Atong Atem' at NGV Australia
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 - Mon, 14 Jun 2027
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Melbourne
From striking self-portraits to celestial stories, the South Sudanese-Australian artist is showcasing her most comprehensive exhibition yet.
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EventThe Sunday Reset
Multiple single dates
Hyde Melbourne Place, Melbourne
The Melbourne Apothecary is jazzing up the day of rest with a 12-week wellness series.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Wool Store
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray
The global techno powerhouse is taking over a sprawling industrial Melbourne venue with her trademark high-intensity sound.
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EventHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Sat, 18 Sep 2027 and Sun, 19 Sep 2027
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Celebrating 25 years of this adored series, the MSO will perform John Williams' iconic score across three Melbourne nights.
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NewsFour Pillars Is Releasing Two New Rare Dry Gins So You'd Best Make Room On Your Gin Shelf
If you're a fan of the distillery's Rare Dry Gin, you'll want to try its new Rarer Dry Gin and Rarest Dry Gin — as made with yuzu and bergamot, respectively.
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NewsYou Can Now Make Your Own Bubble Tea at Home with DIY Boba Kits from Boba Barista
Enjoy bubble tea without leaving your home — and get $10 off your first order.
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NewsThe Latest Plan for Sorrento's Continental Hotel Includes a Sunset Roof and Dining Led by Scott Pickett
There'll be everything from casual pub fare to degustation dining served across its bars, restaurants and function spaces — and the first phase is set to open by February.
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NewsWe're Giving Away $500 Cash to You and a Conservation Organisation
Put your multitasking skills to good use by sipping on this delectable new drink while helping the planet at the same time.
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NewsDarrell Lea Is Now Doing Liquorice Beer If You Can't Decide Whether to Get Dad Brews or Sweets
The confectionery company has teamed up with Nomad Brewing Co on a dark chocolate liquorice stout made with Darrell Lea’s Batch 37 liquorice.
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NewsThe Keys Is a New All-In-One Beer Garden, Arcade and Bowling Alley Opening This Summer
Get set for 12 maple timber bowling lanes, three bars and a beer garden with capacity for 450 punters.
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NewsYou Can Now Get Super-Nostalgic DIY Wizz Fizz Margarita Kits Delivered to Your Door
Mix yourself up a batch of Cocktail Porter's sherbet margaritas — and get everything you need to make them delivered to your door.
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NewsSix Interesting Gifts You Can Send to Your Dad This Father's Day
Attain favourite child status without leaving the house.
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NewsSouth Yarra Is Set to Score a Luxe New Rooftop Bar and Restaurant This Summer
Perched 24 storeys above Chapel Street, it'll have space for 200 people and boast primo sunset views.
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NewsThe Everleigh and Congress Wine Are Hosting a Fancy Sausage Sizzle This Weekend
Drop by for venison snags, negroni doughnuts and bottled cocktails to-go.
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FeatureGuinness Winter Guide: Melbourne
Heat things up this winter with visits to these great Melbourne pubs, or try your hand at a warming winter recipe.
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NewsTaka Gin Is the New Indigenous-Owned Label That's Making Spirits with Native Plants
The Melbourne-produced tipple is made with lemon-scented gum leaf and native lemongrass.
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NewsPort Melbourne's Prince Alfred Hotel Is Giving Free Pints to Folks Who've Just Been Vaccinated
Get the jab at the Port Melbourne Town Hall pop-up vaccination clinic before Friday, July 30, then pop over the road to the pub for a free drink.
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NewsGordon's Has Released Its Own Alcohol-Free Gin So You Can Sip G&Ts Without the Next-Day Headache
It still heroes the usual juniper flavour, but pairs it with zero booze.
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NewsWe're Giving Away an Overnight Stay for You and a Mate (or Date) in South Melbourne
Want to win a staycation complete with dinner, drinks and a cocktail masterclass?
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FeatureThree Top Aussie Bartenders' Twists on the Classic Highball
These fresh takes on the sessionable classic will elevate your cocktail hour, whether you’re wanting to shake up savoury, sweet or spicy tipples.
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GuideNine Melbourne Bars Now Delivering Cocktails and Wine Straight to Your Doorstep
Order quarantinis to make lockdown a little more bearable.
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NewsSix Olympic Events You Should Watch Based on Your Favourite Cocktail
Watch our Australian athletes take on the world — with a drink in hand.
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NewsArchie Rose and St Ali Have Whipped Up a New Coffee Whisky to Add to Your Whisky Shrine
The Sydney distillery and Melbourne coffee roasters have teamed up on a new boozy caffeinated spirit that combines the former's single malt whisky with two of the latter's coffees.
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NewsUnico Zelo Has Released a Third Batch of Its Sweet Yuzu Vermouth
The sweet and juicy vermouth is back again — and it's perfect for easy at-home cocktails.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About the Classic Highball Cocktail
Discover more about the elegant tipple — then learn how to whip up one at home.
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FeatureWinter Recipes: Colin Fassnidge Shows Us Two Hearty Irish Classics to Make at Home
Stay warm — and well-fed — with these hearty winter recipes.
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FeatureBite-Sized: Three Easy, Meat-Free Dishes with Anthony MacFarlane of Mrs Palmer Sandwich
A monster sambo, flavour-packed salad and easy veggie tacos — add these to your recipe rotation, stat.
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FeatureBite-Sized: Three Easy, Meat-Free Dishes with Riyad Seewan of Henrietta Charcoal Chicken
Need some new recipes to add to your rotation? We've got three easy, meat-free dishes to make at home.
