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GuideThe Best Bars in Brunswick
From karaoke joints and Afro jazz haunts to cosy aperitivo bars and quiet cocktail dens, here's where to drink on Lygon Street and Sydney Road.
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NewsMelbourne Airport Could Score a New Rooftop Bar and Restaurant as Part of Its $500 Million Makeover
Along with 30 new shops, lounges and a 464-room hotel.
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NewsThis New Australian Drinks Service Delivers a Heap of Cocktails to Your Door Each Month
The catch? You just need to stir, shake and build them yourself.
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NewsThe Team Behind New York's World-Renowned Employees Only Is Opening a Cocktail Bar in Sydney Next Month
Fourteen years after the launch of the New York original, Employees Only is heading Down Under.
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NewsThe Peking Duk Guys Are Opening a Bar in Melbourne This Month
Opening in South Yarra, Talk To Me will pair Asian-inspired bar snacks with quality booze and, certainly, great electro tunes.
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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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NewsA Disney-Themed Bottomless Brunch Party Is Coming to Australia
A boozy sing-along brunch fit for a (Disney) prince or princess.
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NewsMelbourne's Orlando Marzo Has Just Been Crowned the Best Bartender in the World
The bartender from Melbourne's Lûmé restaurant took out the gong last night.
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NewsAct of Wine Is Southbank's Sleek New Wine Store with a Penchant for Minimal Intervention Drops
Its carefully selected range celebrates the small, the natural and the sustainably produced
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NewsTen South Island Breweries and Distilleries Worthy of a Road Trip
Sip the finest craft drops in the south at these renowned New Zealand venues.
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NewsAn Opulent Old-World Cocktail Bar Has Arrived in Port Melbourne
Named after Rosemary Clooney, George's famous jazz musician aunt, it's serving up craft cocktails in a luxe art deco setting.
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FeatureThe Gin List: Summer
It's the perfect summer aperitif whether you’re in Italy or not — but do you know its true origins?
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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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FeatureThe Gin List: Spring
Gin — a word most commonly followed by ‘tonic’, but also one that has a distinguished history in the lives of the rich and famous.
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FeatureThe Gin List: Autumn
You may not find it on your local cocktail list, but with just four common ingredients — gin, lime, sugar and mint — this green tipple can be shaken up just about anywhere.
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NewsArbory's Floating Bar Has Returned to the Yarra for Another Summer of Drinks on the River
This year, it's inspired by seaside villages on Italy's Cinque Terre.
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NewsBrogan's Way Is Richmond's New Neighbourhood Gin Distillery and Tasting Bar
The distillery comes from a passionate father and daughter, who are kicking things off with a trio of gins.
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NewsThe Holey Moley Team Is Opening a Novelty Circus-Themed Arcade Bar for Kidults
Archie Brothers will have 67 arcade games, a bowling alley, dodgem cars and a full-service cocktail bar.
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NewsAn Argentinian-Inspired Beer Garden Is Popping Up in Melbourne for the Summer
Stomping Ground La Boca is coming to the Arts Centre.
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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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NewsFive Wineries to Visit on New Zealand's South Island If You Are or Want to Be a Wine Expert
Where your tastebuds get an adventure holiday.
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NewsBooze Delivery Service Jimmy Brings Just Added a Heap More Suburbs to Its Coverage
The 30-minute alcohol delivery platform has expanded to 49 new Sydney suburbs and 31 new areas in Melbourne.
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NewsCollingwood Is Home to a New Bar and Brewery Dedicated to IPAs
Byron Bay's Fixation Brewery has opened The Incubator tasting room on Smith Street.
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NewsTop Yard Is Melbourne's New Rooftop Spot for Burgers and Australiana-Themed Cocktails
The bar and club boasts 360-degree views and late-night DJ sessions.
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NewsDocklands Is Getting a Massive Sustainability-Focused Craft Brewery and Pub
Urban Alley Brewery has biodegradable packaging, on-site bio-waste and water treatment plants and lots of tasty beers.
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GuideFive Beer Gardens Where You Can While Away a Sunny Day
Sunny days in Melbourne are rare, so make the most of those rays at these sun-drenched bars.
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GuideFive Rooftop Bars Perfect for a Night Under the Stars
Enjoy a few cold ones from great heights at these star-studded Melbourne venues.
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GuideMelbourne's Best Themed Bars for When You Want to Escape the Real World
Pretend you're somewhere else for a while.
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NewsOutback Queensland's Truly Iconic Betoota Hotel Is Reopening for Two Days This Weekend
It's reopening temporarily for the famous Betoota Races — and all profits will be going to charity.
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NewsWe Talk Adopting the Paddock-to-Plate Mentality Within the Brewing World
And how the largest Australian-owned brewery has embraced the movement.
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NewsPod & Parcel Is the Biodegradable Coffee Pod for Those Wanting a Cafe-Style Cuppa At Home
The Melbourne start-up has collaborated with local speciality coffee roasters to create pods that are both tasty and planet-friendly
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GuideFive Bars to Hit Post-Match to Celebrate a Victory
Keep your winning grin going all night — head to these Melbourne bars and toast to your triumph.
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NewsA Group of Sporting Legends, Shane Delia and Mick Molloy Have Opened a New Brewery in Dandenong
The new multi-million dollar Brick Lane brewery is open to the public, other brewers and is environmentally conscious.
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NewsFive Beer-Making Trends You Should Be Following
From sours to sessionals, here's what's in vogue in bubble-filled beer land.
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NewsThis Hosier Lane Tapas Bar Has Launched a New On-Site Spanish Food and Wine Store
You'll find it inside Bar Tini, stocked with Frank Camorra's favourite Spanish wines and artisanal products.
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NewsFour Spiced Rum Cocktail Recipes to Get You Through Winter
It's cold, it's wintry — so when you're not filling your tum with soup, warm it with rum.
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NewsClooney Kitchen & Bar Brings Jazz And Old-World Glamour to Port Melbourne
Named after Rosie Clooney, George's famous jazz musician aunt, it's serving up craft cocktails in a luxe art deco setting.
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NewsPreston's Much-Loved Food Truck Park Is Closing Next Weekend
But it has plans to reopen — bigger and better — in a new site soon.
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NewsBomba's Spanish-Inspired Rooftop Bar Has Reopened After an Impressive Makeover
The Lonsdale Street space now has increased capacity, a fresh fitout and a renewed focus on gin.
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NewsMelbourne's Inner West Has Scored A Tiny New Cafe and Wine Bar
Willow Wine Cafe rolls from breakfast through to wine o'clock with ease.
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NewsLittle Lon Distilling Co Is Melbourne's New Inner City Gin Distillery
Head to this boutique distillery for tasty botanical gins served with a side of history.
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NewsAn Ill-Conceived Range of 'Handmaid's Tale' Wines Was Announced and Then Immediately Scrapped
Not every pop culture hit needs merchandise — particularly a show delving into dark dystopian terrain.
