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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EventMoon Dog's Fizzer BYO Cup Day
Sun, 1 Dec, 2024
Various Melbourne venues, Melbourne
BYO drinking vessel, get it filled with free Moon Dog Fizzer — and celebrate the first day of summer in style.
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EventALWAYS LIVE — Yerambooee
Sat, 7 Dec, 2024
Federation Square, Melbourne
A free communal celebration of First Nations legend and song.
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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.
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NewsFeeFee's Bar Is Collingwood's New Old-School Rock 'n' Roll Haunt
It's inspired by '70s rock bands like The Runaways.
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NewsFive Foods You Can Smoke at Home Like a Champ
There's more to smoking foods than just cuts of meat — and now you can do it from your own kitchen.
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NewsJerry Mai to Open New High-End Traditional Vietnamese Restaurant Annam
The new venture aims to change the way you think about Vietnamese food.
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London Might Be Getting a Harry Potter-Themed Pub
Drink wizarding-inspired cocktails and use a magic wand to pour your beer.
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NewsThis New Liqueur Turns Superfood Berries Into Spirits
The berry-filled boozy beverage that's good for you, and for the environment.
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NewsFive Strange New Beers to Try Post-GABS
Thai green curry, vanilla malt thickshake, popcorn kernels, fairy floss and Turkish delight — all varieties of beer we tried at this year's Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular.
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NewsMeet Australia's Latest Certified Compostable Coffee Pod
It's time to make your caffeine habit a little less destructive.
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NewsThis London Bar Is Now Serving Virtual Reality Cocktails
'The Origin' comes with whisky, cherry liqueur and a two-minute trip to the Scottish Highlands.
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NewsFive Unusual Wine Pairings That Will Take Your Favourite Fast Food to the Next Level
Pair your Golden Gaytime with a glass of Chardonnay and your ramen with Rosé.
