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NewsA Bunch of Gin and Tonic Gardens Are Popping Up Around Australia This Summer
Mix, match and experiment with making different varieties — including at the DIY garnish stations.
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NewsSummertime Social Is Melbourne's New Summery Rooftop Oasis with Boozy Ice Cream and Lawn Games
There'll also be fried chicken, pop-up bars, retro caravans and live music.
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GuideEight Melbourne Bars with Views for Days
Let your worries sashay away as you take in the views with an ice-cold brew at these bars with backdrops.
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GuideThe Best Pubs in Melbourne
These institutions have stood the test of time, serving pints and parmas to their devoted regulars for longer than anyone can remember.
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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 Best Wine Bars in Melbourne
Considered fitouts, elevated shared plates and a uniquely curated wine offering — these are our favourite wine bars across the city.
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GuideThe Best Bars in Melbourne
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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NewsWhere to Find the Best Matcha in Melbourne
Laced with strawberry, topped with ube cream or spiked with yuzu — however you like it, here's where to get it.
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GuideSip, Snack and Savour: These Melbourne Bars Are Pairing Haku Vodka Martinis with Rice-Inspired Bites
This winter, discover elegant Haku Vodka martinis paired with inventive snacks that celebrate Japanese rice craftsmanship.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Coffee in Melbourne for 2025
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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GuideThe Best Bars in Melbourne with Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards for 2025
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 15 Best Sports Bars and Pubs in Melbourne for 2025
These Melbourne bars and pubs play local and international sporting matches live and loud throughout the week — from AFL, NRL and cricket to soccer, tennis, boxing and basketball.
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GuideMelbourne's 20 Most Popular Bars of 2024
Sprawling breweries, neighbourhood pubs, CBD cocktail spots and cosy wine bars — they’ve all grabbed your attention so far this year.
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NewsAward-Winning Balter Brewing Company Has Been Snapped Up by Beer Behemoth CUB
The Gold Coast brewery will no longer be independent as it is acquired by Carlton & United Breweries.
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NewsA Look Inside Sydney's Summer Pop-Up Bar at the MCA
Gaze out over the harbour with a drink in hand on your next long weekender in Sydney.
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NewsSix Sydney Bars with Epic Views to Take Advantage of This Summer
Planning a trip up north? Soak in the sights, and the afternoon sun, while you sip a cocktail or two.
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NewsOld Palm Liquor Is Your New Northside Summer Hangout from the Neighbourhood Wine Crew
The wine bar has a standout offering of natural drops, a full snack and dinner menu, and the feel of a comfy retro rumpus room.
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NewsArchie Rose Has Opened a Pop-Up Cocktail Bar in Sydney Airport's International Terminal
Take your pre-flight game to the next level with local spirits and signature bottled cocktails.
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NewsFour Pillars Has Been Named the World's Best Gin Producer
The Yarra Valley-based distillery took out top honours at the 50th Annual International Wine and Spirits Competition in London.
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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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RestaurantLa Spaghettata Restaurant
238 Lygon Street, Carlton
Twirl your pasta at one of the first family-run trattorias in Carlton.
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RestaurantYakimono
80 Collins Street, Melbourne
This colourful Chris Lucas venture features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.
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RestaurantGood Times
214 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North
A charmingly low-key joint with drawing paper on the tables and wallet-friendly negronis, wine carafes and pasta dishes for just $9 a pop.
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PubMt View Hotel
70 Bridge Road, Richmond
Great views, good booze and food that will keep you satisfied on game day make this pub the sportsperson’s favourite.
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RestaurantGigi's Piazza, Red Hill Estate
1208 Mornington-Flinders Road, Main Ridge
The new laidback hang-out spot is suitable for everything from first dates to family days out.
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RestaurantCrittenden Wines & Restaurant
25 Harrisons Road, Dromana
Not only has this renovation given the restaurant a new lease on life, but importantly, it has been a part of a return to its roots.
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RestaurantPunt Road Wines
12 Saint Huberts Road, Coldstream
The new cellar door cements the estate as a must-visit destination in the Yarra Valley, as visitors can experience many of the region's highlights in one convenient location.
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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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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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GuideFive Things to Do This Summer When You Want to Spend All Day Outside
Sun's out, fun's out — here's where to make the most of the season's outdoor events.
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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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EventMDW 2026: 'Between Planes' by Dean Norton
Tue, 14 Apr - Sun, 17 May 2026
Hotel House, Fitzroy North
Moving through shifting reflections and fractured light, this study of glass and mirrors will have visitors questioning their perception.
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EventSorrento Solstice Festival
Sat, 20 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Various locations in Sorrento, Sorrento
Celebrating, not hiding away from the year's shortest days, this emerging solstice festival offers firelight by the ocean.
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EventDiana Desensi x Dan Lidgard at Bau Bau
Sat, 2 May, 2026
Bau Bau Dining, Mount Eliza
The pair will come together for one-night only to showcase premium ingredients and Italian cookery.
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EventMahjong Nights at Moondrop Bar
Sun, 12 Apr and Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Moondrop Bar, Fitzroy
Swap screens for tiles, as this twice-monthly mahjong night serves up high-stakes strategy, social fun and a Chinese-inspired cocktail menu.
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EventPidapipo x CHAE Korean Gelato Cups
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Blending tradition with technique, this trio of limited-edition gelato flavours combines signature Korean ferments with artisanal ice cream.
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EventBook Doof — A Reading Rave at Revolver
Sat, 30 May, 2026
Revolver Upstairs, Prahran
Transforming the dance floor into a cosy book-lovers' den, this community-driven reading event is raising funds for Indigenous literacy.
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EventVera Blue x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Veil
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
The groundbreaking Australian artist is once again reimagining her music with Victoria's top orchestra this July.
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Event'Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness'
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
The District Docklands, Docklands
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface, this confronting exhibition uses real preserved human bodies to explore anatomy and emotion.
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EventMelbourne Design Week 2026
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.
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Event'The Vinyl Factory: Reverb' at Rising 2026
Fri, 22 May - Mon, 31 Aug 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Indulge your wax obsession with this immersive vinyl-led exhibition, spanning multiple genres, continents and musical energies.
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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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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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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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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.
