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GuideTwelve New Bars in Melbourne You Need To Try Right Now
When it comes to buzzworthy new bars, Melbourne's cup runeth over.
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NewsLululemon Is Making Its Own Craft Beer
Warning for yoga geeks: don't throw out your water bottles just yet.
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NewsThree Melbourne Bars To Try On Hemingway's Birthday
Nobody loved a daiquiri more than Ernest Hemingway.
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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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NewsFive Places to Try on International Daiquiri Day in Melbourne
Raise a toast to the party cocktail invented in a mining town.
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NewsAustralia's Largest Rum Bar Is Finally Making Its Own Rum
It's about time these guys got on the craft rum bandwagon, they already serve over 400 varieties of the stuff.
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NewsThe Everleigh to Open Sexy, Seedy Sister Bar Heartbreaker
The refined cocktail den's unruly, LA-inspired sister is comin' to Chinatown.
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NewsNew York's Famed Secret Cocktail Bar PDT to Pop Up in Australia
If you've heard of the little bar behind the phone booth wall inside the hot dog joint in NYC, this is it.
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NewsThe Simpsons' Official Duff Beer Is Brewing, Brings Up Memories for Australians
Never forget our glorious bootleg version.
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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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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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NewsNewly Opened Waterslide Bar Has a Killer Drinks List, But No Waterslide
The classy new cocktail bar with a slightly misleading name.
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NewsCould Juice Pairings Give You a Better Dining Experience Than Wine?
Australia's top restaurants are experimenting with some special non-alcoholic concoctions.
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NewsThis Sydney Craft Gin Distillery Crowdfunded $20,000 in One Day
Demand is already through the roof for Marrickville newcomers Poor Toms Gin.
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NewsKombucha Beer Is on the Way
This healthy bev just became roughly 1000 percent more appealing to most.
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NewsThere's a Goon Bag Festival Coming to Sydney
Pair your Fruity Lexia with cheese and cabanossi plates because you're a classy, classy human.
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EventNational Spanish Paella Day at Anada
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Añada Bar & Restaurant, Fitzroy
Expect generous pans, complimentary wine and a lively vibe that evokes the best of sun-soaked Spanish lunches.
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EventSea of Light at Abbotsford Convent
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
This April, swap screen time for something brighter as kids step into a glowing world of creativity and discovery.
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EventMFWF: Feast for Freedom — A Longer Table
Wed, 25 Mar, 2026
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, Footscray
This one-night dining experience blends flavour and storytelling, bringing people together through refugee-led dishes that celebrate cultural richness.
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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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EventMFWF: Grana After Dark
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Grana, Brunswick East
Bringing a late-night edge to this neighbourhood deli and wine bar, this three-night affair features dimmed lights, cranked volume and a bespoke menu.
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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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EventMFWF: Pizza Pronto — James Lowe at Figlia
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
Figlia, Brunswick East
Bringing London-born pizza innovations to Lygon Street, this one-night takeover combines Michelin-led cred with crowd-pleasing slices.
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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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EventAfrica Film Festival Australia
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Carlton's Cinema Nova will host three days of award-winning African films.
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NewsDraught Coffee on Tap Is an Actual Thing Now
All you need are nitro kegs and a rum distillery engineer friend.
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GuideThe Eight Best Northside Bars to Keep Warm in This Winter
Warm up by the fire and survive winter with a smile.
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NewsWin Tickets to Bombay Sapphire's Project Botanicals Pop-Up
Bombay Sapphire's wildly successful pop-up bar is back, and you can get your tickets right here.
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NewsRaj Nagra on What You Need to Know About Gin Today
The global brand ambassador for Bombay Sapphire lives, breathes and vapor infuses gin.
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NewsThe Five Best Online Bottle Shops for Craft Beer in Melbourne
The biggest range at the shortest possible walking distance.
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NewsLondon's Getting Its First 'Real Time' Stock Market Bar
Where cocktail prices fluctuate in real time, according to supply and demand.
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NewsMelbourne's Small Bars Will Soon Be Able to Serve Booze After 1am
Late-night 2008 liquor ban, consider yourself lifted.
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NewsTen Standout New Local Beers You Need In Your Fridge (And Your Life)
Fifteen new beers are released in Australia every week. Try at least a few of them.
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NewsWhat It's Like to Spend Your Life Brewing Craft Beer on a Greek Island
Alexandros Kouris has your dream life.
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GuideThe Ten Best Events to Drink at During Good Beer Week 2015
Put down your coffee, it's beer o'clock.
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NewsLondon's First Members-Only Cafe Isn't as Wanky as It Sounds
The perfect working space for the officeless?
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NewsYou'll Soon Be Able to Drink Beer Brewed with Space Yeast
You might not be able to afford to go to space, but you can afford a beer that did.
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NewsBacardi Has Created What Could Be the World's First Tea Spirit
Breakfast drinking just got legit.
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NewsHop Thief: The Beer That’s New Every Year
James Squire's beloved American Pale Ale has a brand new recipe.
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NewsThe Nine Best Rum Bars in Melbourne
Where you'll find this city's best Zombies, Dark 'n' Stormys, Mai Tais, house infused apricot rum and more.
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NewsBelle's Hot Chicken to Open Natural Wine Joint, Bar Clarine
Cool wine and hot chicken: unlikely, delicious friends.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About Western Australian Wine
Discover why WA hogs Australia's ultra-premium wine market.
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NewsThe Ten Best Bottle Shops for Craft Beer in Melbourne
Tracking down that top notch craft beer you had at the pub? Don't even try the major bottle shops, try one of these gems.
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NewsThe Best Annual Beer Events in Australia
From urban quaff-fests to setting sail on a vessel made of tinnies.
