Encyclopedia of Wine

Take your appreciation for Australian wines to expert level with a taste of our winemaking history, fun facts and the perfect food pairings.

Six Australian Wine Varieties You Need to Know

Think you know your pinot grigio from your pinot noir? Brush up on the fundamentals of winemaking (and tasting) with this helpful guide.

Pepe Saya and Crumpets by Merna Are Now Delivering Lush Breakfast Boxes Across Australia

Start your day with a golden crumpet piled high with cultured butter, crème fraîche and lemon curd.

Online Cellar Door Naked Wines Is Giving You $100 to Spend on Your Next Wine Delivery

Stock up on a case of mixed wines from boutique winemakers across Australia and New Zealand.

Young Gun of Wine Has Announced Its 2020 Top 50 So That's Your Self-Isolation Drinking List Sorted

It'll also be hosting a series of free online events where you can chat to winemakers and industry experts (while sipping vino) from the comfort of your bed.

A Heap of Aussie Cafes Are Temporarily Refusing Reusable Cups Due to COVID-19

In an effort to reduce transmissions and protect staff and customers.

Encyclopedia of Pinot Grigio

Next time you’re swilling a glass of pinot grigio, impress your friends with your knowledge of the grape’s provenance and its perfect food pairings.

The Ascot Lot Crew Is Opening a 400-Seat Mess Hall, Bar and Bottle Shop in Moonee Ponds

Holmes Hall will have 25 beer taps, mac 'n' cheese balls, pinball machines and regular live music.

The Nine Best Canned Cocktails, Coffees and Alcohol-Free Drinks to Take to Your Next Picnic

Say yes to the can with 80s-inspired wine spritzers, tommy's margaritas and oat milk mochas.

Six Craft Beers to Pick When You're in Charge of Drinks at Your Next Barbecue

With great power comes great responsibility.

St Kilda Institution The Espy Has Been Bought by Hospitality Group Australian Venue Co

The beachside boozer is one of eight Sand Hill Road venues acquired by AVC, along with Garden State Hotel and Prahran Hotel.

Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants to Book for Your Next Birthday Bash

Celebrate another trip around the sun with your best mates, meat-free bites and BYO drinks.

Five Drinks to Bring to a Dinner Party When You Want to Impress (Without Making Too Much Effort)

You can do better than a generic box of chocolates.

BYO Lunch Spots to Hit with Your Colleagues When the Boss Isn't Paying

Celebrate making it through another week with your team — and an excellent bottle of wine or beer — at these wallet-friendly eateries.

Seven Things You Didn't Know About Rose Champagne But Should

Like, it's the only time winemakers are allowed to blend red and white wines — and it goes surprisingly well with a juicy burger.

Seven Creative Ways to Dine Like a Rockstar at Home

From setting up an in-house cinema to popping pink champagne, here are fun ways to be a little more baller at the dinner table.

The Localist: Inner East

The inner east has it all: sports, culture, gardens and the local shops and cafes that bring it all together.

The Luwow Has Opened a Tiki Bar in the CBD with Leopard Print, Flaming Cocktails and Tacos

Retro sounds and giant tiki cocktails in a kitschy jungle hideaway.

A Tiny New Bubble Tea Shop Has Opened Inside an Old ATM on Swanston Street

Melbourne’s new pint-sized bubble tea store is giving out free drinks for four hours today.

Everything You Need to Know About The Classic Tequila Cocktail in National Margarita Month

Discover more about the salty-sour cocktail — then learn how to make one at home.

Australian Distilleries Are Auctioning Off Rare and Limited-Edition Spirits for Bushfire and Drought Relief

More than 100 distilleries have donated over 200 bottles — including companies like Four Pillars, Starward and Archie Rose.

Restaurants That Let You BYO Beer If You're Not Much of a Wine Drinker

These spots welcome you and your six-pack (of beers) with open arms.

Stomping Ground's Melbourne Airport Brewpub Is Now Open for Pre-Flight Pints

The Aussie-first venue has an on-site brewery and 24 beer taps — and it's serving up food all day.

The Yarra Valley's Jamsheed Wines Has Opened a Two-Storey Winery and Dive Bar in Preston

Sample the label's full catalogue of wines, snack on charcuterie boards and groove to vinyl tunes in the upstairs bar.

How to Eat and Drink Your Way Around California's Sonoma County

Centuries-old wineries, award-winning restaurants and a dedication to keeping things local and sustainable — Sonoma County is the very antithesis of pretentious and glittery wine country.

The 137-Year-Old Albert Park Hotel Is Set to Reopen with New Look and Modern Chinese Menu

The historic pub has sat dormant for six years — but next month it will reopen with an atrium, xiao long bao and and upstairs cocktail bar.

The Localist: Western Suburbs

In recent years, few areas have had such an intense transformation as Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Mrs Singh Is the CBD's New Bar Serving Indian Snacks, Juicy Cocktails and Cheap Lunchtime Thalis

It's the latest vibrant venue from Daughter in Law's Jessi Singh.

Seven Summery Pop-Up Bars to Visit on a Balmy Melbourne Afternoon

These pop-ups are well-equipped for hot days with icy-cold cocktails, plenty of shade and proximity to water.

Say Cheers to 2019's Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers

You've heard 2019's best songs — now drink the year's best brews.

Influential New York Cocktail Bar Death & Co Is Popping Up in Australia This Summer

It's hosting five-course cocktail dinners in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

Indie Beer Label CoConspirators Is Opening a 195-Seater Brunswick Brewpub This Year

It'll be pouring the label's core beer range, as well as a few exclusive releases.

St Kilda's Prince Public Bar Has Reopened with a New Look and an Extensive New Menu

The legendary front bar is now serving breakfast through dinner.

All Proceeds From This Adorable Limited-Edition Mr Black Coffee Liqueur Will Be Donated to Bushfire Relief

WIRES will receive 100 percent of sale proceeds for this koala-adorned cold brew tipple.

Maha Bar Is the New Cocktail and Meze Joint Taking Over Biggie Smalls' Collingwood Space

It's opening next month with free snacks on offer three nights a week.

CBD Favourite Embla Is Opening a Boutique Wine Store Next Door Called Punchin' Bottles

It'll be a boozy joint effort from two local wine legends, restaurateur Christian McCabe and renowned winemaker Patrick Sullivan.

Eight Group Hangs to Plan with Your Mates This Summer That Aren't Just Going to Dinner

Round up your crew for bottomless barbecue, boozy brunches and beach parties.

BrewDog Is Opening the World's First Alcohol-Free Craft Beer Bar

It's the brewery's first bar of its kind, too — and all 15 of its taps will pour booze-free craft brews.

The Localist: Bayside

Bayside residents may enjoy the vast blue waters of Port Phillip Bay — but there are a lot of gems on land, too. 

Three Summery Rum Cocktails to Make the Next Time Your Mates Come Round for Drinks

These refreshing drinks only require a few ingredients and can be thrown together without raising a sweat.

Melbourne's Best New Bars of 2019

The city's very best boozy additions of the year.

Melbourne's Most Popular Bars of 2019