-
FeatureNew in Town: Stamford Park
This magnificently restored 1882 homestead has been reimagined into a posh cafe, with dining rooms, a beautiful landscaped garden, courtyard, glorious vegie patch and chook house.
-
NewsEl Camino Cantina Is Fitzroy's Colourful New Tex-Mex Joint from the Rockpool Dining Group
The 400-seat eatery will feature giant margaritas and a slew of Tex-Mex dishes.
-
NewsLupo Is Scott Pickett's Soon-to-Open Collingwood Pasta Bar
It's opening this June with spanner crab lasagne, squid ink linguine and a 120-strong wine list.
-
Red Rock Deli Secret Supper Recap: Adam Liaw
A look back at all the happenings from Adam Liaw's secret dinner inspired by Red Rock Deli's new limited-edition chips.
-
NewsA Huge New Three-Storey Asian Dining Precinct Is Coming to Box Hill
It's being touted as Melbourne's new 'Chinatown'.
-
NewsMaha East Is Shane Delia's Fun New Middle Eastern Wine Bar in Windsor
Come June, you'll be able to visit Chapel Street for a plate of turkish delight doughnuts — or taramasalata-filled fried buns — and a famed Pomegranate Sour.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
GuideThe Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne
You're in for good times, flowing drinks and belly-filling feeds at these Greek establishments.
-
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.
-
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.
-
NewsWhere to Find the Best Snacks in Melbourne
From cheap eats to splurges, here are some of the top bites around the city.
-
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.
-
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.
-
GuideFour Coeliac Australia-Accredited Spots Where You Can Get a Good Gluten-Free Feed in Melbourne
If you're coeliac, you're probably used to missing out on late-night gyros and actually good chewy pizza bases — until now.
-
NewsTamura Is Fitzroy's New Home of Sake, Vinyl and Japanese Bar Snacks
Go for the matcha IPAs and Japanese fried chicken and stay to dig through the record collection.
-
NewsStraight Outta Saigon Is the CBD's New Neon-Lit Vietnamese Joint
Opening in the former Twenty-Pho Seven spot, the new restaurant still serves up pho and cocktails — but not 24 hours a day.
-
NewsFamed Canadian Chef Matty Matheson Is Heading Down Under for a Nationwide Speaking Tour
He'll chat food, mental health and the #MeToo movement in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
-
NewsYou'll Soon Be Able to Stay In (and Grab a Snack At) a Pop-Up Taco Bell Hotel
Think taco-themed rooms, tacos for breakfast and taco-inspired poolside cocktails.
-
NewsHanoi Hannah Vol. II Has Unveiled Its Roomy New Elsternwick Home
With space for 100, it's twice the size of the original — and boasts a brand-new lineup of food and cocktails
-
RestaurantReine & La Rue
380 Collins Street, Melbourne
The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Restaurant98 Lygon Street Bar & Bistro
98 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
The menu blends classic bistro dishes and Mediterranean flavours, while also showcasing local produce.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
NewsFive Indulgent Tasmanian Restaurants Guaranteed to Warm Your Soul This Winter
Settle in for cosy meals of local produce and unique wines.
-
NewsRichmond's Baby Pizza Is Serving Up a New Menu of Your Wildest Cheese Dreams
Warm up with four-cheese calzone, baked brie and cacio e pepe served straight from a cheese wheel.
-
NewsFitzroy Institution Bimbo Deluxe Is Ready to Open Its Doors — and Sling $4 Pizzas — Once More
After a fire forced the bar to close last year, it's finally set to reopen with a refreshed fit-out, menu and weekly program.
-
NewsBad Decisions Is Fitzroy's New Neon-Lit Late-Night Drinking Den
Serving cans of craft beers and clever cocktails from a cosy, neon-lit space on Johnston Street.
-
NewsMenulog Is Slinging a Heap of Free Meals in Melbourne This Week
Head to Flinders Street Station for free poké, tacos, souvlaki and more.
-
NewsWe're Giving Away an Epic Trip to Sydney for Two During Vivid
Enjoy Sydney's festival of lights with luxe meals, a harbour cruise and a shopping spree — on us.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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 ...
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
NewsA Shoestring Guide to the UK's Scenic South
Discover the best of the UK's culture, historical landmarks and natural wonders without blowing big bucks.
-
NewsThe Sydney Restaurants Former MasterChef Australia Winner Adam Liaw Visits for Inspiration
Discover where the Australian Malaysian celebrity chef loves to eat.
-
NewsA Food Lover's Guide to Margaret River
Indulge in one of Australia's most epicurean seaside destinations.
-
NewsMelbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar Has Claimed the Title of Best Pizza In Australia
The winning pizza features ingredients specific to Italy's Parma region, including mozzarella fior di latte, rocket, prosciutto di Parma and Grana Padano parmesan.
-
NewsGelatissimo Has Released a New Gelato Flavour for (Very Good) Dogs
The new Pawesome Peanut Butter gelato is safe for humans and pooches alike — and it's also vegan.
-
NewsHere's What You Can Eat for $28 in Melbourne's CBD
Twenty-one fried pumpkin cakes or one very (very) good katsu sandwich here? You decide.
-
NewsRichmond's Future Future Has Dropped a New Lunchtime Ramen Menu for Winter
Ditch the desk sandwich for an umami-rich pork belly bowl or a mushroom-topped vego version.
-
NewsLiminal Is The New CBD Dining Hub from the Team Behind Top Paddock and Higher Ground
Taking over the lobby of the T&G Building, the multi-faceted venue will be a drop-in spot for city dwellers wanting breakfast, lunch or after-work drinks.
-
NewsSt Ali Has Landed at the Airport So Now You Can Drink an Actually Good Coffee Before Your Flight
Say farewell to subpar Maccas coffee.
-
NewsYou Can Score $5 Burritos and Coronas at These Mexican Eateries Next Week
Guzman y Gomez is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with cheap eats and drinks at all its Aussie stores.
-
NewsA Dessert Bar and Urban Cellar Door Are Opening in the CBD's 80 Collins Food Precinct
They'll open alongside an urban farm by Pastuso's Alejandro Saravia and a Champagne bar by the Eau de Vie team.
-
NewsLukumades Is Windsor's New Store Dedicated Entirely to Greek Doughnuts
They're deliciously chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside — and come topped with Nutella, Oreos and ice cream.
-
NewsGelato Messina's Handpainted Gelato Bon Bons Are Back for Mother's Day
Try not to eat these gems before you give them to your mum.
-
NewsMelbourne's Highly Lauded Restaurant Shik Has Suddenly Closed Its Doors
But it's not the end for the experimental Korean restaurant — "Shik will continue".
-
NewsSouth Yarra Is Getting an $800 Million Development with a Food Precinct by a World-Renowned Chef
It'll also be the tallest building outside of Melbourne's CBD.
-
NewsA 'Game of Thrones'-Style Medieval Banquet Is Coming to Melbourne
It'll be just like The Red Wedding — but with more ale and less murder.
-
NewsTen Grown-Up Easter Treats To Hunt Down Around Melbourne
You're never too old for this Easter hunt.
-
NewsA New Late-Night Barbecue Diner Has Opened in the Front Bar of Brunswick's Stay Gold
The live music venue will now be slinging charcoal chicken, vegan snack packs and other late-night snacks before and after gigs.
-
NewsRenowned Chef Marco Pierre White Is Leading This Year's Jam-Packed Good Food Month Program
The program also includes a face-off between Australia's top pasta chefs, a Sunday roast with Andrew McConnell and a new hub.
-
NewsThe World's Best Chef Massimo Bottura Is Opening a Restaurant in Sydney
He's teaming up with OzHarvest to open a restaurant for the city's vulnerable communities — and possibly the general public.
-
-
NewsChotto Motto Is Collingwood's New Eye-Catching Gyoza Hotspot
It's serving Hamamatsu-style dumplings, katsu sandos and Japanese craft beers from a vending machine.
-
NewsPidapipo Is Serving Up $7 Gelato Truffles for Just One Week
They come in two flavours — choc-hazelnut and fior di latte and white chocolate — and they're available on Uber Eats.
-
NewsA Free KFC Feast Is Happening in the Streets of Melbourne This Weekend
The catch? It's taking place at 2am.
