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NewsGrapest Is Bringing Its Wine-Tasting Fun Runs Back for 2018
Exercise and drinking combine across the nation's vineyards.
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NewsVirtual Cocktails Could Soon Make Water Taste Like Your Favourite Tipple
The futuristic glass stimulates your senses to alter your perception of what you're drinking.
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NewsThe Best Boozy Advent Calendars for Christmas-Loving Grown Ups
From beers and wine, through to top Aussie gins and the best drams from around the world.
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NewsArbory's Floating Bar Returns to the Yarra for Another Season
The 50-metre-long pontoon bar and restaurant will take up residence on the Yarra for summer.
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NewsWe're Giving Away Passes to Goose Island's Chicago Street Fest
Join the flock for Migration Week, featuring American snacks and plenty of Chicagoan beer to go around.
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NewsFour Pillars' All-Australian Christmas Gin Returns for 2017
The Victorian distillery has created a gin that's basically Christmas in a bottle.
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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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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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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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NewsThis New Tasmanian Distillery Is Making the Equivalent of Ten-Year-Old 'Whisky' in Just Ten Weeks
Deviant Distillery is creating a spirit that apparently tastes like whisky, but takes much less time — and water — to produce.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Swish Trip to Melbourne Cup Emirates Stakes Day for You and Your Luckiest Friend
Featuring a five-star hotel, a private car with chauffeur and plenty of Mumm Champagne to go around.
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NewsLook Inside a Huge, CBD Pop-Up Installation Exploring Art and Wine
Wander into The Stoneleigh Project to discover the world of wild fermentation.
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NewsFour Pillars' First-Ever Bottled Cocktail Is Your Zesty New Spring Drink
The amber concoction is aged in both Maidenii vermouth and chardonnay barrels.
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NewsFive Deliciously Perfect Wines for Springtime Drinking
Dust off the credit card, it’s time to spring clean your cellar.
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NewsThis Melbourne Bar Has Been Named as One of the World's 50 Best Bars for 2017
Black Pearl and Sydney's Baxter Inn both took out awards at the awards in London last night.
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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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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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GuideWhere to Drink Good Wine in Melbourne After a Tough Day at Work
Establishments to cater to any post-work need (or crisis).
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NewsOne of the World's Most Famous Hotel Bars Is Popping Up in Australia
The Savoy's iconic American Bar — which was voted Europe's best bar last year — is coming to Sydney and Melbourne.
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GuideMelbourne's Best Happy Hours for Some Serious Co-Worker Bonding
Options that will put the mate in workmate.
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NewsMelbourne's Espresso Martini Festival Returns for 2017
Featuring six bar areas, a range of workshops and classes, food aplenty and live music from Australian musicians.
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NewsSituational Drinking: Five Wines Paired with Five Spring Activities
Up your wine game this season — know what to bring, where and when.
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NewsThe Team Behind Fitzroy's Polly Is Opening a New Laneway Sports Bar, The Roy
The space behind Polly will soon be a laidback beer-toting bar with a big screen showing the game.
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EventThe Jungle Giants (DJ Set) at Canadian Club's Australian Open Party
Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Canadian Club Racquet Club, Melbourne
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EventMelbourne Marriott Docklands Rooftop Infinity Pool Pass
Mon, 16 Dec 2024 - Mon, 31 Mar 2025
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands, Docklands
Spend your summer days sipping spritzes and paddling around this rooftop infinity pool.
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EventBaby's Summer of Spritz
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 - Fri, 28 Feb 2025
Baby Pizza, Richmond
Baby's summertime happy hour deal includes a bunch of $9.50 spritzes, $6.5 Peroni Rossas and a $7.50 house wine.
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EventUnderground: The Hidden Archive of the Warsaw Ghetto
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Melbourne Holocaust Museum, Elsternwick
This is the first time the archive has been exhibited outside of Europe.
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EventChristmas Eve Community Day at Studley Park Boathouse
Tue, 24 Dec, 2024
Studley Park Boathouse, Kew
Bring the family to the river for a day of music, crafting and Christmas fun.
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EventNGV Friday Nights: Yayoi Kusama
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 - Fri, 18 Apr 2025
NGV International, Melbourne
The NGV's big Yayoi Kusama exhibition is hosting after-hours parties so you can spend Friday evenings surrounded by dots and pumpkins.
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EventRenegades Cricket Derby
Sun, 12 Jan, 2025
Marvel Stadium, Docklands
Let the sparks fly as the Renegades Derby sees the Big Bash League reach fever pitch.
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EventDouble Shot Maggie: Irish Live Music
Sat, 7 Dec 2024 - Sat, 4 Jan 2025
The Quiet Man Irish Pub, Kensington
A night full of singing, dancing, and laughing is in store at The Quiet Man Irish Pub
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EventStars Melbourne Derby
Sat, 4 Jan, 2025
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond
Experience the Stars Derby as the city’s most zealous cricket fans cheer their team to victory.
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EventThe Other Art Fair
Thu, 30 Jan - Sun, 2 Feb 2025
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Showcasing works from emerging contemporary artists, alongside live tattooing, immersive installations and cocktails, this art fair does things a little differently.
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NewsThis Russian Roulette-Style Vending Machine Takes the Decision Making Out of Choosing a Tinnie
The machine — which has been created by Moo Brew — will decide which beer you end up with.
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NewsMeet Melbourne's New Fairytale and Literature-Themed Bar, Storyville
Where sipping insect-garnished cocktails from a magical toadstool bar is just a regular night out.
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NewsWhere to Grab Pre-Drinks Before Your Favourite Sporting Events
Whether you're in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, we've got your pre-game session covered before your team hits the field.
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NewsA Home Alone-Themed Christmas Bar Is Popping Up in the UK
Getting into the festive spirit with an establishment dedicated to the classic '90s film.
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NewsThe Mixery is Australia's New Cocktail Ingredient Delivery Service
Delivering everything you need to make 12 cocktails, minus the alcohol.
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NewsFive Beers You Should Start Cellaring at Home
We've told you why and how you should start a beer cellar. Now, here's what you should put in it.
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NewsFitzroy's Provincial Hotel Has Launched a Brand New Rooftop Bar
The beloved local is reaching for the sky.
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NewsThis Dutch Bar Is Making Cocktails Out of Food Waste
Yesterday's fruit offcuts are today's creative beverages.
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NewsMelbourne's Bar Americano Is Asking Punters to Buy a Stranger a Cocktail
Pay it forward and someone else can can enjoy that Negroni as much as you did.
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NewsFive Foods to Pair with Beer as It Ages
It's a pretty decadent process — as flavours deepen and grow bolder, look to richer eats.
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NewsThis New Bright Pink Gin from Bass and Flinders Is Made for Springtime G&Ts
The botanicals used include hibiscus, cherries and raspberries.
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NewsWhy (and How) You Should Start Cellaring Beer at Home
Good things come to those who wait — including some incredible beers.
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NewsFive Unexpected Things That Are Better with Age
Forget 'best by' dates, and look for the 'best afters'.
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NewsVacation Is Melbourne's New Home of Specialty Coffee Without the Stress
Grab a high-quality cup without being a qualified expert.
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GuideMelbourne Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink
Sip a Shiraz over Scrabble or polish off a pot with a game of pool.
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NewsMeet the Mischievous New Laneway Bar from the Grossi Florentino Team
Arlechin is a suave little cocktail bunker tucked neatly away from the CBD.
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NewsMr West Is Footscray's New Two-Storey, Craft Booze Den
The 500-square-metre bar will include 24-taps, a pool room and a rooftop courtyard.
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NewsWe're Giving Away Double Passes to Goose Island Beer Co.'s Flock Party
One of Chicago's favourite beers has migrated south and it's time to celebrate.
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NewsMelbourne's Andrew McConnell Set To Expand His Meatsmith Empire To The South
A second location will replace St. Kilda's historic Gruner's butchery with an old-meets-new smallgoods offering.
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NewsSouth Yarra's New Burger Bar Bosozoku Is a Tokyo-Themed Dream
Bosozoku is an outlaw biker gang themed joint with Mario Kart battles, karaoke rooms and a dry ice spa.
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NewsDeliveroo Will Now Deliver Alcohol-Only Orders in Melbourne
They'll deliver booze from the likes of Blackhearts & Sparrows in 30 minutes or less.
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NewsWhy Whisky and Beer Make a Superb Union
Take a closer look at one of the greatest combos of all time.
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NewsFive Melbourne Bars Putting a New Twist on Whisky and Beer
More than just a brew and a shot — the much loved whisky and beer combo gets a refreshing makeover.
