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NewsElevate Your Sunday Brunch Party With These Five Quick Fixes
Win at hosting your own brunch at home, without ever having to let go of your cocktail.
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FeatureThree Batch Cocktails to Make for Your Next Sunday Afternoon Picnic
Who doesn't love a lazy afternoon feast in the great outdoors? Here’s how to prepare for a boozy picnic party.
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NewsYou Can Join a Boozy Mad Hatter's Tea Party at This 'Alice in Wonderland'-Inspired Pop-Up Bar
Go down the rabbit hole to find this part theatre experience, part cocktail class.
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NewsFive Dinner Party Hacks For The Next Time You're Playing Host
From sparkling welcome drinks to tactile table cloths, here are five ways to elevate your hosting game.
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GuideSeven Boozy Brunch Spots That Will Help You Feel Human Again (and Keep the Party Going)
For when you want a recovery session that'll keep the spirits up — quite literally.
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NewsScotland's BrewDog Has Opened Its First Australian Brewery and Taproom in Brisbane
You'll find the multimillion-dollar venue, complete with arcade games, brunch fare and a takeaway shop, next to the Brown Snake.
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GuideThe Best Brewery Bars in Melbourne for 2024
Sip chilled pints just metres from away where the beer was was brewed at these much-loved taprooms.
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GuideMelbourne 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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GuideThe 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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GuideThe 21 Best BYO Restaurants in Melbourne
Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Melbourne BYO restaurants.
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GuideThe 20 Best Wine Bars in Melbourne
A guide for any wine lover in Melbourne, whether you want strictly organic, biodynamic and local drops or you don't really care — as long as they taste good and don't cost a fortune.
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GuideThe 35 Best Bars in Melbourne Right Now
Whether you're on the hunt for an extensive wine collection, a luxe date-night spot or a place to have a little boogie, these are our picks for the best bars in Melbourne.
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GuideThe 60 Best Rooftop Bars in Melbourne Right Now
Head to these sun-soaked Melbourne rooftop bars and pubs when you want to enjoy a cocktail and bite to eat skyward.
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GuideThe Best Bars in Melbourne with Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards
Save cosy pub corners for the depths of winter — it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these fab Melbourne beer gardens.
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GuideThe 35 Best Bars in Melbourne's CBD
If you find yourself in the Melbourne CBD and in need of a few bevs, drop by any of these exceptional bars.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Coffee in Melbourne for 2024
Whether you're a coffee snob or an extra-weak latte lover, these top Melbourne coffee roasters and brewers will have what you need.
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NewsSeven Unexpected Food and Drink Swaps That Really Shouldn't Work but Do
Discover classic cocktails reinvented, beloved treats made vegan, desserts made with fish and more.
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NewsThis Magical New Beer Festival Will Transport You to Hogsmeade for the Night
It'll be just like a regular night at The Three Broomsticks, only with less magic and more booze.
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FeatureThree Elegant Cocktails to Introduce to Your Next Weekend Lunch Party
Get ready to shake things up at your next soiree with these easy-to-make cocktails.
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NewsThis Boozy Advent Calendar Will Let You Unwrap a Bottle of Wine on Each of the 12 Days of Christmas
Wine subscription service Good Pair Days is packaging up its best wines of the year — consider it an early Christmas present to yourself.
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NewsWhere to Try These Fancy French Vanilla Vodka Cocktails in Melbourne
Try this limited-edition vanilla vodka by Grey Goose at two of Melbourne's top bars.
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NewsRaise the Bar for After-Work Drinks with These Five Impressive Cocktails
Upgrade your Friday night with these elegant (yet easy-to-make) cocktails.
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BarHotel 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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BarBendigo Hotel Collingwood
125 Johnston Street, Collingwood
Collingwood's legendary live music pub The Bendigo Hotel is back in action thanks to The Mill Brewery Crew.
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BarPunters 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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RestaurantMork Chocolate Looking Glass
13 Centre Place, Melbourne
The site is showcasing the team's unconventional chocolate bars, elaborate drinking chocolates that never made it onto the menu, chocolate cocktail pairings and creative desserts.
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BarWindsor Wine Room
60 Chapel Street, Windsor
Keep it classic with a rosé matched with burrata and oysters, or get a bit more playful by pairing a natty number with jerusalem artichoke and hazelnut gnocchi.
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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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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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RestaurantHotel Lona
473 Nepean Highway, Frankston
A two-level venue with a restaurant, public bar and rooftop in one of Frankston’s oldest buildings.
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BarMoon Dog Wild West
54 Hopkins Street, Footscray
Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.
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GuideSeven Melbourne Bars That'll Take Your Friday Night Drinks to the Next Level
Celebrate reaching the end of the working week in style.
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NewsWhy Whisky Highballs Will Be The Surprise Drink of Spring Thanks to These Creative Bartenders
Melbourne’s innovative bartenders are putting their own spin on the classic drink.
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NewsScotland's BrewDog Is About to Open Its Multimillion-Dollar Australian Brewery and Taproom
Next month, you'll be able to visit its 28-tap bar, arcade room restaurant and sprawling patio.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner City
In the inner city, any laneway could hold the perfect cup of coffee, and a vintage bargain is always just a short tram ride away.
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NewsByrdi Is Melbourne CBD's New Cocktail Haven from the Minds Behind One of the World's Best Bars
The duo behind Singapore's Operation Dagger is in town stirring jasmine cocktails and fermenting drinks inspired by Weis Bars.
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FeaturePerfect Pairing: Ricotta Tortellini with Garlic, Chilli and Lemon Oil
This meat-free meal still packs a flavour punch — and is the perfect way to spice up your midweek menu.
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EventTogether for Lebanon Fundraiser
Sun, 8 Dec, 2024
Abla's, Carlton
Abla’s, A1 Bakery, Alimentari, Larderfresh and Linden Cook are joining forces to raise money for people in Lebanon.
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EventRhys Darby: The Legend Returns
Tue, 8 Apr - Sun, 13 Apr 2025
Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne
The New Zealand comedian is bringing his first stand-up show in almost a decade to Melbourne.
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EventThe Lord of the Rings — A Musical Tale
Sat, 26 Apr - Fri, 30 May 2025
Comedy Theatre, Melbourne
The musical version of JRR Tolkien's classic is taking the hobbits to Melbourne's Comedy Theatre.
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EventLego 'Star Wars': The Exhibition
Sun, 4 May 2025 - Mon, 26 Jan 2026
Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Australia's world-first Lego 'Star Wars' exhibition is soaring into Melbourne in 2025 — from May the fourth, of course.
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EventThis Never Happened Presents
Fri, 17 Jan, 2025
170 Russell, Melbourne
Dance Music record label This Never Happened is back for another Melbourne party that won't allow phones.
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EventThe Rose Street Market
Sat, 23 Nov - Sun, 24 Nov 2024
Rose Street Artist's Market, Fitzroy
Fitzroy's weekly artisan design and art market is a must-hit if you're up for some weekend shopping and wandering.
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EventThe Fitzroy Mills Market
Mon, 25 Nov, 2024
The Fitzroy Mills, Fitzroy
This much-loved Fitzroy market showcases a top selection of local food producers an makers each Saturday.
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EventEtta's Summer Seafood Towers
Fri, 22 Nov - Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Etta, Brunswick East
This incredible wine bar and restaurant is serving decadent seafood towers for just $75 per person every Friday and Saturday afternoon.
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EventPortsea Hotel's Summer Music Series
Multiple single dates
Portsea Hotel, Portsea
The Presets, Jake Webb, Darley and DJ Levi will be playing waterfront gigs this summer at Portsea Hotel.
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EventLong Live Longnecks at BANG
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
BANG at The StandardX, Fitzroy
You can get two-for-one Melbourne Bitter Longnecks and $1 homemade dumplings during this happy hour deal.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Top-Quality Limited-Edition Gin Set
Make your next G&Ts with some of the best small-batch gins around — for zero dollars.
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FeatureThe Localist: Inner North
Along the guiding line of the Yarra and Merri Creek, Melbourne’s inner north is filled with character.
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GuideSeven Ways You Can Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day With Your Mates Without Blowing Big Bucks
Set your work emails to 'out of office', pick out your best outfit and get ready to enjoy bottomless bubbles.
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GuideWhere to Eat When It's Not Quite Payday But You Just Can't Eat Anymore Leftovers
Warm the soul with ramen, tuck into a stacked burger and dip into a curry, even when money is tight.
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NewsFour Pillars Is About to Drop Its 2019 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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NewsArchie Rose's New Limited-Edition Gins Pay Boozy Tribute to the Sydney Opera House
And you can sip the two tipples at the harbourside landmark's bars and restaurants, too.
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NewsRepublic Tavern Is the Rustic New Brewpub Serving Up Craft Beers in Melbourne's North
Serving up house brews, cocktails and Australian wines — plus barbecued eats.
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NewsMelbourne's Moon Dog Has Opened the Doors to Its Giant, Very Over-the-Top Preston Brewery Bar
Moon Dog World is open for business, featuring 72 taps, a jungle's worth of plants and even an indoor lagoon.
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NewsSydney's Maybe Sammy Has Been Named as One of the World's Best Bars
It’s the only Australian bar to make the cut in this year's competition.
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NewsPatient Wolf's Huge New CBD Warehouse Distillery Is Almost Ready to Open Its Doors
You'll be able to sip clever gin cocktails just metres from where the gin was made, at what will be Victoria's largest independent gin distillery.
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FeaturePerfect Pairing: Braised Short Rib with Truffle Bordelaise and Parmesan Crisp
Looking for a dish that'll really impress your dinner guests? This ultra-rich, melt-in-your-mouth beef short rib is it.
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NewsThe World's Best Bartenders Are Coming to Sydney for Diageo World Class 2020
Which means the city will filled with pop-up events, collabs and tastings.
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GuideTwelve Melbourne Pubs to Hit Before, During or After the Game
Whether it's to celebrate, participate or commiserate, these Melbourne pubs will be there for you post-game.
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NewsJimmy Rum Is the Mornington Peninsula's Huge New Rum Distillery and Tasting Bar
Road trip to the new Dromana bar for distillery tours, rum cocktails and a line of local booze.
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NewsFive Game-Changers Who Started Their Own Businesses — and the Lessons They Learned
Hear from five Aussies who've taken the plunge and built super successful businesses.
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NewsTaiwanese Bubble Tea Giant Milksha Has Opened Its First Melbourne Store
The menu stars fresh local milk and honey-cooked tapioca pearls.
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FeatureThe Localist: Eastern Suburbs
The east enjoys a prime location in that sweet spot between the buzz of the inner city and the wide leafy streets of the suburbs.
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NewsYou Can Finally Buy Four Pillars' Boozy Ode to The Espy
A small number of bottles of the Sticky Carpet Gin have dropped on the distillery's website.
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NewsSix New Zealand Luxury Experiences to Plan If You Have Cash to Splash
From fancy retreats to helicopter tours, here are the best New Zealand experiences to book when you want to treat yourself.
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NewsNine Melbourne CBD Happy Hours That You Can Hit Up As Soon As You Finish Work
You could go straight home, or you could sink a few $5 spritzes, $6 schooners and $7 fried chicken sandwiches first.
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NewsWoolworths Has Made a Limited-Edition Pale Ale from 350 Kilograms of Leftover Bread
And a portion of its profits are going to Aussie charities.
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NewsThe Winners of the 2019 Independent Beer Awards Are the Brews You Should Be Drinking This Spring
The Indies has named its top beer picks for 2019 — we hope you're thirsty.
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NewsFive Melbourne Bars Helping You Get in the Tropical Spirit This Spring
Make tracks to one of these spots for island-inspired cocktails — plus, the chance to party with us on a Sydney beach.
