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FeatureDining After Dark: A Local Foodie Takes Us on Tour of Hong Kong's Best Late-Night Eats
Undertake a night-time epicurean escapade with recommendations from a Hong Kong local food writer.
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NewsA Bon Vivant's Guide to the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival 2024
Savour the Sunshine State with the return of the anticipated foodie festival.
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NewsSouth Australian Brewery Pirate Life Is Opening Its First Victorian Site Right by South Melbourne Market
This pirate life is all about craft beers, natural wines, and a huge selection of South American and Greek eats.
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NewsComing Soon: Melbourne Is About to Become Home to the World's First-Ever Grey Goose Martini Bar
Seating just 33 people, Le Martini is all about one type of cocktail — but in plenty of variations.
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NewsThe Private Members' Club for Elite Wine Lovers 67 Pall Mall Is Opening Its First Australian Site in Melbourne
Master sommeliers will be pouring over 1000 covetable wines by the glass across three exclusive floors of bars and dining rooms.
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NewsNow Open: New Basement Bar Castlerose Is Giving Luxury Supper Club Energy Beneath South Melbourne's Clementine
Treat yourself to some old-world luxury — sipping on fine champagne and biting into some playfully made confit duck cigars at the bar.
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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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NewsComing Soon: Retired AFL Player David Neitz's Brewmanity Will Be Melbourne's First Rooftop Brewery Bar
The South Melbourne brewery not only makes great craft beer but also raises money to fight motor neurone disease.
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NewsNow Open: Re'em Yarra Valley Has Brought Refined Chinese Eats and Boutique Hotel Rooms to the Famed Wine Region
The sleek new restaurant, cellar door and boutique hotel boasts views across the rolling vineyard and Yarra Valley region.
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NewsComing Soon: Moon Dog Wild West Is Swinging Open Its Saloon Doors in March with Tex-Mex Eats and a Bull Riding League
Join Moon Dog's Western Bull Riders Club to get a swag of gifts and a ticket to its pre-opening event.
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NewsComing Soon: Fleet Is Flinders Street's Sleek New Rooftop Bar with Views Over the Yarra
Sat atop Vibe Hotel Melbourne, the bar will have a slight nautical theme and be fit for use no matter what weather Melbourne throws at it.
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FeatureWhere to Dance and Drink the Night Away in Hong Kong Like the Locals Do
Unleash your inner night owl with recommendations from a Hong Kong local with a serious nightlife pedigree.
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NewsComing Soon: The Preston Hotel Is Opening a New Rooftop Cocktail Bar with Pizza, Tapas and Uninterrupted City Views
Lulu Bar will be hosting DJs, rooftop film screenings and wine tastings throughout the year.
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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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GuideThe Best Melbourne Restaurants for an Excellent Lunar New Year Feast
These are the best restaurants in Melbourne celebrating the Year of the Dragon this Lunar New Year — or putting on fitting feasts all year round.
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NewsRaise Your Tinnies: Australia's Hottest 100 Craft Beers of 2023 Have Just Been Announced
For the second year in a row, Mountain Culture's Status Quo Pale Ale has taken out the GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers poll.
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NewsTraditional Vino in a Modern Venue: Nick Badrice of Krondorf Wines on the History, Flavours and Future of the Barossa
Krondorf winery is one of the famed region's producers of exceptional Barossa shiraz with a focus on sophistication without the stuffiness.
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NewsNow Open: Johnny's Green Room Relaunches with a Fresh Look and New Italian-Inspired Menu
Carlton's much-loved rooftop bar returns with a stylish renovation, seasonal Italian menu and music curated by the Hope St Radio crew.
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FeatureA Seasoned Hong Kong Local Shares Their Tips for a Perfect Night on the Town
Hong Kong is known for a lot of things, the most prominent being its night vibes.
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NewsOTT Australian Burger Chain Milky Lane Has Launched Its Own Range of Canned Cocktails
Love this burger joint's boozy creaming soda spiders? You can now get them in a tin.
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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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NewsSave the Date: Here's When GABS Is Bringing Back Its Big Craft Beer, Cider and Food Festivals in 2024
Where can you sip 120 tipples, dance at a silent disco, play games and hear from the folks behind the brews? The Great Australasian Beer Spectapular.
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NewsBahama Gold Has Launched a Wine Delivery Service That Will Guarantee Bottles at Your Door Within the Hour
This is extremely welcome news for anyone who has ever run out of alcohol mid-party (or isn't great at planning).
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NewsGood Beer Week Is Taking a Break in 2024 But Will Still Support Local Beer Festivals Throughout the Year
While you won't be able to hit up Good Beer Week in 2024, beer lovers still have stacks of opportunities to sample local beers and support independent brewers.
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NewsCalling All Vino Lovers: These Four Wine Venues Are Australia's Best According to 2023's Wineslinger Awards
Melbourne claimed two of the top four spots, with South Australian and Western Australian venues also earning some love.
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NewsClose the Book on 2023 with These Banger New Year's Eve Events Across Melbourne
Don't leave New Year's to the final week — plan your ending to the year with these events across town.
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GuideMelbourne's 20 Most Popular Bars of 2023
Neighbourhood pubs, laneway wine bars and sun-soaked rooftops — they've all grabbed your attention in 2023.
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NewsNow Open: A Sleek New Bar Has Just Landed Within Bendigo's Only Dedicated Steakhouse, The Woodhouse
The Woodhouse Bar is sporting a luxe fit-out, a 300-strong wine list and a menu boasting variations on wagyu beef.
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GuideWhere to Head for a Weekend Sunset Spritz with Your Mates
Spend your summer soaking in golden hour and sipping cocktails with your mates at these must-visit Melbourne bars.
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FeatureThe Summer of Spritz
The sunny Italian apéritif is synonymous with summer afternoons — and here's all you need to expertly add its bright citrus fizz to the red-hot season.
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NewsNow Open: Maggie's Snacks and Liquor Is the New Neighbourhood Bar at the Brunswick East End of Lygon Street
This isn't your average drinking den, with the crew pumping out some wildly creative eats and drinks for locals.
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NewsNailing Niche: A Gift Guide for Your Picky Loved Ones Who Have Everything
Gifts so spot-on, even your pickiest pals will wonder if you're secretly a mind reader.
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NewsAldi and BrewDog Are Opening a One-Night-Only Sydney Pop-Up Pub Where a Beer Only Costs $3.25
In states where supermarkets can sell alcohol, you'll also be able to pick up a four-pack of ALD IPA for $13.
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NewsComing Soon: A New Rooftop Cocktail Bar Is Coming to South Melbourne's Clarendon Hotel This Summer
Will Mirror Mirror rooftop bar be the fairest of them all? Only time will tell.
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NewsSummer Sesh: Five Ways to Level Up a Legendary Kickback
How to throw a get-together that’s minimal hassle for maximum vibes.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Holiday Drinks Gift Guide 2023
What’s the silly season without some tasty sips?
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NewsComing Soon: Moon Dog Is Planning to Open Two More Mega Venues in Docklands and Frankston
Moon Dog is taking over Melbourne, one huge brewery bar at a time.
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NewsComing Soon: Basement Bar Purple Pit Will Join Reine & La Rue in Melbourne's Queens and Collins Building This December
Head down to the basement for euro-centric cocktails and "champagne food".
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NewsThis New Range of FELLR Seltzers Will Get You Sipping Your Favourite Messina Sorbet Flavours
Messina's yuzu, blood orange, and salted coconut and mango sorbets are getting boozy.
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FeatureA Bluffer's Guide to Dark Rum
Uncover this underrated luscious spirit from the heart of the Caribbean.
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GuideTake It Breezy This Summer at These Luxe Melbourne Bars
Slow things down and savour your sips at these classy spots in Melbourne.
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NewsMoon Dog's New Wild West-Themed Bar in Footscray's Iconic Franco Cozzo Building Will Open in March 2024
The three-storey site will have a bucking bull, live music and a sun-soaked rooftop.
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NewsAustralia's Top 55 Wine Venues for 2023 Have Been Named by the Wineslinger Awards
Normally only 50 vino spots are chosen each year, but 2023's votes couldn't be split — and 19 venues were named for the first time.
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NewsFour Pillars and Go-To Skincare's Limited-Edition Go-To Gin Collaboration Is Back for a Third Year
After selling out in mere hours in both 2021 and 2022, this gin collab is back — this time with more quandong, plus yuzu, lime, coriander seeds and lemon myrtle.
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NewsNow Open: Kew's 150-Year-Old Skinny Dog Hotel Gets a Huge New Rooftop Space Just in Time for Summer
The new sun-soaked rooftop is home to a huge light-filled atrium, refined gastropub eats and weekly live music gigs.
