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GuideThe 20 Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Melbourne
Melbourne's infamous chill has set in, so warm up over fireside beers and comforting bowls of pasta.
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NewsSlowpoke's New Kitchen Brings Serious Fun — and Hash Brown Fries — to Its Collingwood Rooftop Setting
The Collingwood venue continues to flip the script with its new food menu — and there's not a slice of kingfish crudo in sight.
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NewsEtta Is Making Winter More Comforting as Head Chef Lorcán Kan Serves a Special Laksa and Lok-Lok Combo Every Wednesday
Your midweek feed is sorted, as this soothing special has got enough aromatic kick to make you forget all about winter.
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NewsWestgarth's Breezy All-Day Diner Ophelia Will Soon Open After Dark — with $20 Pasta Nights and Vinyl-Spinning DJs
The neighbourhood eatery is entering its evenings era with Euro-style snacks, house-made pasta and vibey weekend vinyl sessions.
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NewsNow Open: The Force Is Strong with Australia's First-Ever 'Star Wars' Cafe, Which Is Serving Up Blue Milk at Melbourne Museum
The 'Star Wars' Galactic Cafe is designed to look like a Corellian Star Cruiser — and green burgers, Chewbacca cookies and dessert space stations are also on the menu.
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NewsMark Portugal Day with a Free Feed as Oporto Gives Away 10,000 Flame-Grilled Chickens to Celebrate
Say obrigado this Dia De Portugal, as each participating store hands out free chickens — first come, first served.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Melbourne
Whether you like your scoops creamy, salty, vegan or sandwiched, you can find them in our guide.
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GuideThe Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne
These private dining rooms have you got you covered from private bartenders to suckling pigs, martini trolleys to luxurious sashimi platters.
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GuideThe Best Seafood Restaurants in Melbourne
Here's where to find Melbourne's best seafood — across fine-diners, messy crab shacks, local neighbourhood eateries and lavish omakase haunts.
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GuideThe Best Bakeries in Melbourne
Crusty sourdough loaves, flaky croissants, shiopans and shokupans, cookies and doughnuts, bagels and ficelles, pies and pasties, and everything in between.
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GuideThe Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne
You're in for good times, flowing drinks and belly-filling feeds at these Greek establishments.
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NewsThese Are the 15 Best Set Menus in Melbourne for Under $100
From set menus with a side of karaoke to omakase-style degustations, Greek feasts to vegan banquets, these are the best feed me menus around town.
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NewsThe Best Places to Take Your Dad This Father's Day in Melbourne
Here are the best ways to treat dad this Father's Day from yum cha feasts and luxe lunches, to free hair cuts, special Sunday Roasts and limited edition desserts.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Snacks in Melbourne
From cheap eats to splurges, here are some of the top bites around the city.
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GuideAll of the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2025
Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Melbourne haunts.
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Guide
The 20 Best (and Cosiest) Bars and Pubs with Fireplaces in Melbourne
Melbourne's infamous chill has set in, so warm up over fireside beers and comforting bowls of pasta.
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NewsNow Open: Middle Park European Is the Neighbourhood Wine Bar the Charming Bayside Suburb Deserves
This Armstrong Street newcomer brings Italian-French flair, a considered menu and Michelin pedigree to the leafy bayside suburb.
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NewsNow Open: Melbourne Finally Has Its Very Own Official Koreatown in the CBD's Healeys Lane
The City of Melbourne has endorsed this opening as part of a project to create more pocket precincts across the city.
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NewsChef and Zero-Waste Advocate Tobie Puttock Is Joining Purpose Precinct's Innovative Circular Kitchen at QVM
This long-time Jamie Oliver collaborator is bringing his passion for zero-waste cooking and food education to QVM's most forward-thinking kitchen.
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NewsDonut King Is Marking National Donut Day by Giving Away Free Hot Cinnamon Doughnuts
Celebrate the sweetest day of the year with a freebie fresh from the fryer.
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NewsNow Open: Carvery Is Hawksburn's New Roast Chook Shop That Combines High-End Produce with Nostalgic Design
Return to the heyday of roast chicken shops, as this inner south arrival serves up considered bain-marie feasts with a retro touch.
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NewsNow Open: Baby Driver Is Beneath Driver Lane's New Sibling, Featuring a Rare Vinyl Soundtrack and Rotating Kitchen Takeovers
Take a turn down Driver Lane to discover this soulful spot in Torino Aperitivo's old digs.
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RestaurantReine & La Rue
380 Collins Street, Melbourne
The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.
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RestaurantTokyo Tina
66A Chapel Street, Windsor
Located on the vibrant Windsor end of Chapel Street, Tokyo Tina is an energetic and modern Japanese restaurant, serving consistently top-quality food from its kitchen.
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RestaurantTo Be Frank Bakery
3 Village Avenue, Brunswick East
Here, you can watch the bread and pastries take shape, with this much-loved bakery's new location inviting customers closer to the action.
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Restaurant98 Lygon Street Bar & Bistro
98 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
The menu blends classic bistro dishes and Mediterranean flavours, while also showcasing local produce.
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RestaurantTyga
91 Koornang Road, Carnegie
The neo-Southeast Asian restaurant channels the energy, rhythm and flavour of 1970s Bangkok with a nostalgic retro fit-out, non-stop spinning vinyls, and a bold and creative menu.
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RestaurantBar Bouni
153 Sturt Street, Southbank
Humble rotisserie dishes are elevated to the likes of juicy harissa chicken, crispy crackling pork belly, and tender, charry cauliflower.
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RestaurantThe Lodge Dining Room, Rodd & Gunn Flagship Store
280 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
A Melbourne landmark with nearly 100 years of retail history is now home to Rodd & Gunn's most ambitious project yet.
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RestaurantDonovans
40 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
Donovans is a dining experience to remember, whether you want a change from the hustle and bustle of the city, or just need a seriously good seafood feast.
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RestaurantDisuko
59-63 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Taking over the former Madame Brussels spot was going to be big shoes to fill, but who better to try than MAMAS Dining Group.
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RestaurantUna Una
712 Station Street, Box Hill
The two-in-one offering of this Box Hill bistro means you can grab a specialty whipped coffee by day, or tuck into roast duck and martinis at night.
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NewsIl Mercato Centrale Is Elevating Lunch Breaks and Post-Work Hangs with Taco, Oyster, Wine and Burger Specials
Spanning 23 artisanal food stores, this Italian food precinct now has a host of daily specials to tempt your tastebuds at lunch and on weekends.
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NewsW Melbourne's Bar Lollo Is Hosting Weeknight Sip-and-Slice Sessions Featuring Bottomless Woodfired Pizza and Booze
Gather your friends and colleagues for a weeknight feast: this easygoing eatery offers 90 minutes of unlimited artisanal pizza and drinks.
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NewsGet Ready for Brisket Bliss: Fancy Hank's Is Giving Away Free Stacked Sandwiches for International Brisket Day
Score yourself a free lunch for one day only — these beloved pitmasters are giving away stacked brisket sandwiches in the CBD.
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NewsTake Your Workday Lunch Up a Notch Without the Cost: Melbourne Winery Is Serving Drink-Inclusive Meals From $19
Leave the packed lunch at home, with the Express Lunch Lane serving up smashed beef burgers, gnocchi alla vodka and beef short-rib toasties — with a drink — for a rock-bottom price.
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NewsNow Open: Taking Cues From European Corner Stores, Breadcetera Is Combining Fancy Provisions and Cafe Cuisine in Malvern East
Led by the team behind gourmet destinations like Riserva, Baia Di Vino and Lucia, this upscale corner store isn't quite a supermarket or a cafe.
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NewsMarmont, Entrecote and MoVida Are Heading to Mount Buller for Alpine Dinners and Apres-Ski Street Parties
This winter, hospitality group Tommy Collins is heading to the slopes for alpine-inspired meals and shindigs in the streets.
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EventChristmas Sculpture and Qris Qringle at QV Melbourne
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - Tue, 6 Jan 2026
QV Melbourne, Melbourne
Christmas at QV Melbourne is back, featuring a towering festive sculpture and the mystery Qris Qringle giveaway loaded with daily prizes.
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EventCoburg Night Market 2025
Thu, 11 Dec 2025, Fri, 12 Dec 2025 and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Bridges Reserve Coburg, Coburg
This much-loved night market returns to Melbourne's north, bringing three nights of live music, food trucks, artisan stalls and family-friendly activities.
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EventThe Royal Family Dance Crew Presents 'Defend the Throne'
Wed, 27 May - Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
Global street-dance icons The Royal Family Dance Crew will headline RISING 2026 with 'Defend the Throne,' a high-energy showcase blending 14 years of their most iconic choreography with brand-new work ...
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EventSummer Music Series at Mr Mills
Multiple single dates
Mr Mills, Melbourne
Step into this chic late-night basement bar, where high-energy DJs will groove through the early hours all summer long.
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EventMidsumma Festival 2026
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 - Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural celebration is back, delivering over 250 events that champion queer creativity and community.
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EventLu-Niverse: Countess Luann at Melbourne Recital Centre
Mon, 23 Feb, 2026
Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank
Be cool, as this reality TV star brings her infectious energy to Melbourne for a tea-spilling deep dive into a slew of wild moments.
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EventSalomon x BTV Run Club
Sat, 6 Dec and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Albert Park, Albert Park
Everyone is invited on two runs in Albert Park, plus a daily run club bringing wholesome mornings to the four-day festival at Barunah Plains.
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EventCarlsberg Beach Club
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Frankston Waterfront, Frankston
Get ready for European holiday vibes, sunset sessions, and free live music just 45 minutes from Melbourne.
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EventCreator Summit: Powered by Fujifilm
Sat, 9 May, 2026
The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne
Following a sold-out Sydney edition, this hands-on photography festival is headed to Melbourne, jam-packed with lens-based creative encounters.
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EventVinnies Fitzroy Good Gift Pop-Up Market
Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Vinnies Fitzroy, Fitzroy
Save cash, reduce your environmental impact and give back to the community, as this curated pop-up market offers stellar pre-loved Christmas shopping.
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NewsNow Open: Five Distinct Culinary Concepts Await at Lonsdale Street's Innovative Japanese Restaurant OMI 380
Designed as a multi-sensory culinary destination, this collection of Japanese concepts brings together steak, matcha, pastries, sake and more.
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NewsToo Good to Go Is the Discount Marketplace for Surplus Restaurant Food That's Now Available in Four Australian Cities
This food waste app will help you save cash and prevent restaurant-quality food from getting dumped in the bin.
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NewsNow Open: To Be Frank Has Opened a New Location in East Brunswick Village, Serving Proudly Minimal Bread and Pastries
Here, you can watch the bread and pastries take shape, with this much-loved bakery's new location inviting customers closer to the action.
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NewsFire Up Your Wednesdays: QVM's Winter Night Market Is Returning for 2025 with Comfort Food, Spiced Drinks and Roving Entertainment
You can toast Melbourne's food and drink scene at this bustling market, which is back for 13 weeks of sizzling delights and twinkling lights from early June.
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NewsComing Soon: Chef Mike McEnearney Is Opening a New Dining Destination in Australia's First-Ever 1 Hotels Site in Melbourne
Supporting the hotel's eco-conscious design with a nature-driven dining venue, From Here by Mike will bring guests closer to their food.
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NewsBallarat's Best Pie Competition Is Back for 2025, with 36 Sweet and Savoury Creations Contending for the Ultimate Bragging Rights
Along with the expert judges, the public is invited to have their say on the best pie in town — and make sure that the right pastry reigns supreme.
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NewsNow Open: The Revamped Blackwood Hotel Is a Prime Pitstop for Your Next Journey Towards the Great Dividing Range
Discover this rejuvenated haven in the hills when you're searching for a top-quality pub feed during a road trip into the mountains.
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NewsO'Connell's Is Entering Its Next Era in South Melbourne Thanks to a Charcoal-Focused Menu From New Head Chef Aaron Brodie
Introducing a Josper charcoal grill to the equation, this reinvigorated direction continues the culinary legacy of Melbourne's OG gastropub.
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NewsComing Soon: Wingstop Is Finally Opening in Australia, Launching Its First Store in Sydney with Over a Hundred More on the Way
The US-based masters of all things sauce and chicken are finally breaking into the Aussie market.
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NewsSushi Jiro Has Opened Its 30th Location at The Glen, Featuring Melbourne's Longest Sushi Train and All-You-Can-Eat Soft Serve
Hop on the city's longest sushi train — it stretches to 67 metres — then round out your journey with unlimited ice cream.
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NewsFlipping the Script: You Can Now Score Exclusive Dining Deals and Discounts by Using DoorDash
It already brings food to your door — and now, DoorDash is giving you very good reason to dine out, with exclusive discounts and rewards for repeat visits.
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NewsNow Open: With Stoke-Grill, Stokehouse Has Brought Its Match-Winning Seafood and Steak to Marvel Stadium
Serving up the best of the surf above the turf, the goals kicked on these plates match the on-ground action.
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NewsTake a Culinary Journey at 35,000 Feet: Virgin Australia Has Launched New Winter Menus for Economy and Business Travellers
These new menus are aiming to demonstrate that quality in-flight food isn't just some pie-in-the-sky expectation.
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NewsAdd to Basket: Messina Has Just Dropped Two New Take-Home Flavours — and You Can Only Get Them at Woolworths
Get your spoons ready: Messina has brought two popular fan faves to supermarket shelves — and you can get your hands on them right now.
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NewsAustralia's First-Ever 'Star Wars' Cafe Is Popping Up in Melbourne — and Yes, Blue Milk Is on the Menu
As part of its just-launched Lego 'Star Wars' exhibition, Melbourne Museum is also welcoming the best place for a snack and a sip in this very galaxy.
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NewsLe Yeahllow's Extremely Photogenic Mother's Day Specials Hero Rose, Raspberry and Lychee Flavours
Give the gift of indulgence with two heartwarming desserts from one of Melbourne's most creative patisseries.
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NewsComing Soon: Australia's First Hello Kitty Cafe Is Opening in Melbourne — and It's a Colourful Kawaii Wonderland
Strawberry sandos, adorable bento boxes and exclusive merch are coming to this pastel-drenched Sanrio dreamland.
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NewsNow Open: Pizzateca Lupa Is Serving Up Traditional Roman-style Teglia and Tonda at South Melbourne Market
Feast on classic flavours at this relaxed eatery, which serves up slices just like you'd get on the streets of Rome.
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NewsPidapipo and Julia Busuttil Nishimura Have Teamed Up for a Special Mother's Day Treat and Once-Off Masterclass
Switch up your Mother's Day ritual with a limited-edition sweet treat and a fascinating dessert-making masterclass.
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NewsNeil Perry's Margaret Has Been Named the Second-Best Steak Restaurant in the World — and 16 Other Australian Eateries Made the List
Almost a fifth of the eateries on the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants List for 2025 are from Australia, including six in the top 20.
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NewsNow Open: Josh and Julie Niland's Catseye Pool Club Is Your New Excuse for a Hamilton Island Getaway
Located at the also-new The Sundays hotel, this restaurant and bar marks the acclaimed pair's first Queensland venture.
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NewsDeep End Pizza and Dingo Ate My Taco's Birria-Inspired Slice Is Back for Cinco de Mayo (and Beyond)
Planning a fiesta? Don’t miss this over-the-top culinary fusion, only available for a limited time.
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NewsThese Australian Restaurants and Hotels Have Been Named Among the Best Newcomers by Conde Nast
Venues in Sydney, Brisbane, Yamba and Melbourne just scored some international recognition on the publication's 2025 Hot List.
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NewsNow Open: Shyun's Carnegie Hub Now Features a Third Japanese Restaurant That's Exploring Charcoal-Fired BBQ Flavours
Gather around the charcoal grill at this intimate barbecue and robata izakaya, which is the latest of a trio of Japanese restaurants by the brand.
