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NewsUpper Yarra Estate Payne's Wine Is Celebrating 25 Years of Small-Batch Winemaking with a New Hospitality Experience
This hidden gem now features a new kitchen focused on global cuisine, plus expanded drinking and dining spaces.
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NewsComing Soon: Quarterhouse Is the New Multi-Level Melbourne CBD Pub That's Opening Opposite Southern Cross Station
Kick back in the public bar or head to the rooftop, with this city-centre pub taking up prime position for game day and beyond.
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NewsGemini Wine Bar Is Celebrating the Astrological Sign That Shares Its Name with Zodiac-Inspired Food and Wine Collaborations
Dine, taste, collaborate and party at this horoscope-driven series, which spells good times in your future.
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NewsDan Murphy's Has Named Australia's Best Wines for 2025 — and They're All Under $50
Dan Murphy's new Best in Glass Wine Awards have named 46 winners across 18 categories, including a heap under $20.
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NewsNow Open: The Wine List Is the New Euroa Neighbourhood Bar and Shop That's Celebrating Australian Makers and Producers
Deserving of a detour, this sophisticated vino haven and store highlights top-notch regional wine and small-batch goods.
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NewsShower Mum with Champagne and Quality Time: Seven Luxe Experiences to Book for Mother's Day in Melbourne
Raise a glass to Mum with these champagne-centric experiences across Melbourne.
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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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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 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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NewsEight Melbourne Parks Fit For a BYO Booze Picnic (and Where to Pick Up Snacks Beforehand)
Head to the park for a boozy picnic with the finest snacks you can find along the way.
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NewsYou Can Try Every Fine Wine on These Restaurant Menus by the Glass Thanks to 2025's Coravin World Wine Tour
Adding Perth and Noosa to its stops for the first time, this month-long by-the-glass celebration opens rare and diverse wines across the country.
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NewsComing Soon: Stomping Ground Co-Founder Steve Jeffares Has Acquired Deeds' Former Taphouse for a New Project
If you were sad to see this sprawling taproom go, an industry vet has stepped in to give the venue a new lease on life.
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NewsExcellent News for Melbourne's Beer Scene: Molly Rose Brewing Has Reopened After Entering Liquidation
To celebrate, this Collingwood spot is pouring $10 pints across Easter.
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NewsGood Company Bar Group Is Celebrating Its Fifth Birthday with a Citywide Party and Huge Expansion Plans
Get ready for a night to remember, as this hospo group's birthday bash takes over eight venues across the city.
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NewsThorpdale's Travellers Rest Hotel Has Entered Its Next Chapter with the Launch of West Gippsland's First Distillery
Sip on house-made vodka at this restored art deco pub in West Gippsland that makes the most of potato country.
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NewsComing Soon: Redefining Wine Through an Urban Lens, Melbourne Winery Is Making Vino the Star of the Show on Flinders Lane
Leave the rulebook at home — this forward-thinking space is reimagining everything that you thought you knew about wine.
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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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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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CafeMork 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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NewsMolly Tea Is Setting Up Shop in Melbourne with Three Stores, Including a Flagship on Swanston Street
Following a successful Australian debut in Sydney last year, the Shenzhen-born brand is bringing its jasmine tea-based brews to not just one, but three new locations in Melbourne.
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NewsCollingwood Favourite and Craft Beer Innovator Molly Rose Brewing Has Entered Liquidation
The challenging financial environment has caused liquidators to be appointed at another cherished craft brewing operation.
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NewsThe Highball Life: Get Familiar with One of Japan's Most Refreshing Drinks
Whisky, soda, ice and citrus. It sounds simple, but the whisky highball has serious depth. And right now, it’s having a moment.
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NewsNow Open: Nixie Nox Is Richmond's Smallest Pub with a Big Personality (and Vintage Vibes)
Nixie Nox's clear direction and mindful design are proof positive that sometimes, size isn't everything.
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FeatureSuntory Time
The ingredients list for a stellar night out isn't long: top-notch drinks, tasty snacks and good company.
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NewsIconic Pairing Alert: Pinot Palooza and Mould Are Joining Forces in 2025 to Throw Multi-Day Wine and Cheese Parties
This is a vino festival and a cheese festival — and it's heading to Brisbane in late autumn, then Melbourne and Perth in winter.
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EventCoburg Night Market 2025
Thu, 11 Dec 2025, Fri, 12 Dec 2025 and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Bridges Reserve Coburg, Coburg
This much-loved night market returns to Melbourne's north, bringing three nights of live music, food trucks, artisan stalls and family-friendly activities.
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EventThe Royal Family Dance Crew Presents 'Defend the Throne'
Wed, 27 May - Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
Global street-dance icons The Royal Family Dance Crew will headline RISING 2026 with 'Defend the Throne,' a high-energy showcase blending 14 years of their most iconic choreography with brand-new work ...
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EventSummer Music Series at Mr Mills
Multiple single dates
Mr Mills, Melbourne
Step into this chic late-night basement bar, where high-energy DJs will groove through the early hours all summer long.
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EventMidsumma Festival 2026
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 - Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural celebration is back, delivering over 250 events that champion queer creativity and community.
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EventLu-Niverse: Countess Luann at Melbourne Recital Centre
Mon, 23 Feb, 2026
Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank
Be cool, as this reality TV star brings her infectious energy to Melbourne for a tea-spilling deep dive into a slew of wild moments.
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EventSalomon x BTV Run Club
Sat, 6 Dec and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Albert Park, Albert Park
Everyone is invited on two runs in Albert Park, plus a daily run club bringing wholesome mornings to the four-day festival at Barunah Plains.
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EventCarlsberg Beach Club
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Frankston Waterfront, Frankston
Get ready for European holiday vibes, sunset sessions, and free live music just 45 minutes from Melbourne.
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EventCreator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm
Sat, 9 May, 2026
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Following a sold-out Sydney edition, this hands-on photography festival is headed to Melbourne, jam-packed with lens-based creative encounters.
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EventVinnies Fitzroy Good Gift Pop-Up Market
Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Vinnies Fitzroy, Fitzroy
Save cash, reduce your environmental impact and give back to the community, as this curated pop-up market offers stellar pre-loved Christmas shopping.
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EventDay Pool Pass at Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 - Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands, Docklands
Ramp up the summer vibes, as non-guests are invited to swim and sip alongside this hotel's seventh-floor pool complete with stellar skyline views.
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NewsMelbourne Zoo Is Hosting Its First Roar and Pour Beer and Spirit Festival, Complete with After-Dark Animal Encounters
Spanning sips, rare animal encounters and open-air fun, this new event offers a wildly entertaining time.
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NewsJulien Moussi's Only Hospitality Group Has Acquired Belgrave's Century-Old Micawber Tavern for $4.7-Million
Hospo mogul Julien Moussi has set his sights on the hills, with extensive plans to refresh the historic Micawber Tavern.
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NewsDesigner Christian Kimber Is Teaming Up with Bar Bellamy to Whip Up a Duo of Fashionable Cocktails
Drawing inspiration from laidback tailoring, these menswear-inspired old fashioned cocktails offer a stylish twist.
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NewsSay Cheers: Brunetti Classico Carlton Has Added a Permanent Range of Gelato Cocktails to Its Menu
Can't choose between dessert and a drink? You don't have to — instead, you can enjoy a sweet pairing featuring two of your favourites.
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NewsNow Open: Sistine Is Chapel Street's Playful New Cocktail Bar with Sinful Sips and a Caviar Vending Machine
A big night out at this new addition to Windsor means Renaissance-inspired decor paired with a late-night vibe.
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NewsLune and Four Pillars Have Teamed Up to Create a World-First (and Delightfully Buttery) Croissant Gin
Is this the new perfect brunch drink? The two Australian favourites behind this limited-edition tipple think so.
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NewsYou Could Win One of 80 Limited-Edition Suntory -196 Prize Packs and Keep Your Cool As You Send Off Summer
Beat the final weeks of heat this summer and quench your thirst with with some exclusive prizes from Suntory -196.
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NewsDon't Let Summer End Before Grabbing a Complimentary Spritz at These Sun-Soaked Venues
An endless summer starts with a spritz.
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Guide
Where 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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NewsNine Legendary Japanese Snacks You Can Find in Australia
Can't swing flights to Tokyo right now? Treat your taste buds to the next-best thing with these top-tier snacks and drinks.
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Guide
Melbourne 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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NewsTinnies at the Ready: Australia's Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2024 Is Stacked with Must-Sip Brews
Thanks to its popular Status Quo Pale Ale, Mountain Culture has now taken the top spot for the last three years in a row.
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NewsSix Melbourne Venues Screening the Super Bowl for NFL Superfans
If you're looking to tune in to the biggest event in American sporting, do it right at these spots around town.
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NewsGABS Is Set to Build Australia's Longest Bar (with 120 Taps) When the Huge Craft Beer and Cider Festival Returns for 2025
This just might be the biggest bar that you ever get a drink from — and it's coming to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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Guide
The 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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NewsTennis Tipples: The Australian Open Has Upped Its Booze Game This Year By Hosting a Slew of Fun Pop-Up Bars
All these bars are accessible to punters holding Australian Open ground passes — helping fuel the festival vibes.
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Guide
The 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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NewsNow Open: Keeper Is the New Brunswick Brewery and Bar Focusing on Perfecting the Pilsner
Drop by this independent brewery for a damn good pilsner, plus a regularly rotating selection of local beer and wine.
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Guide
Melbourne'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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NewsCBD Countdown: Ring in the New Year at These Central Melbourne Bars
Celebrate 2025 with a rooftop rave, bottomless drinks package and nibbles, live music or even a singles party.
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NewsFirst Look: Hotel Sorrento Is Finally Opening Its Rooftop Restaurant and Bar Inspired By the French Riviera
The 320-person rooftop boasts uninterrupted views across the bay.
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NewsPolish Your Palate with a Wine Adventure at These Yarra Valley Destinations
Wet your whistle the Yarra Valley way with tastings at these local wineries.
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NewsAustralian Venue Co Has Walked Back Its Decision to No Longer Host Australia Day Events Following a Major Backlash
The hospitality group has released a statement in response to widespread outrage and calls to boycott its venues.
