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NewsThe Best Places to Eat and Drink During the Melbourne International Film Festival
The perfect place for pre-film feeds and post-screening plot deconstructions.
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NewsSydney's Fratelli Fresh to Open Their First Melbourne Restaurant
With a bonus steak restaurant upstairs.
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NewsUber Is Delivering Ice Cream Again, but This Time It's for Charity
George Calombaris, Matt Moran and Neil Perry have created custom ice cream flavs to raise money for OzHarvest.
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NewsChef David Thompson Is Bringing His Acclaimed Thai Restaurant To Melbourne
Look for Long Chim at Crown Riverwalk early next year.
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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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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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NewsThe Heartattack and Vine Team Open New All-Day Eatery, Bedford St
Collingwood just scored another sweet all-occasions venue.
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NewsGet God-Sent Mörk Hot Chocolate and Brownie Bundles Delivered to Your Desk
The best type of work deliveries are chocolate deliveries.
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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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NewsFind an Election Day Sausage Sizzle Near You with This Genius Online Map
What a time to be alive.
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NewsThe Crux & Co Is South Melbourne's New Home of Pretty Pastries and Clever Cafe Fare
Expect decadent cakes alongside squid ink garlic toast and killer coffee.
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GuideNine Melbourne High-Flyers to Splurge at Before the End of the Financial Year
Call a 'meeting' tonight.
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NewsAustralian Hospitality Empire Keystone Group Has Gone Into Receivership
The owners of Cargo Bar, Jamie's Italian, Manly Wine and more are selling the whole portfolio.
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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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NewsAqua S Has Opened Its First Melbourne Ice Cream Parlour
An ice-creamery with its head in the clouds.
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NewsThe Ten Best Hearty Roasts in Melbourne
There's nothing quite like a juicy, slow-cooked, gravy-drenched roast.
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NewsPhilippe Mouchel Is Bringing Fancy Rotisserie Chicken Back to Melbourne's CBD
The French chef has just opened his new venture, Philippe.
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NewsMPD Steak Kitchen Opens in Berwick
They've managed to coax an ex-Vue de Monde chef out to the suburbs.
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NewsFancy Hanks Is Opening a Two-Storey BBQ Emporium on Bourke Street
And it'll have a deli, a dessert cabinet and a sweet rooftop.
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NewsMassi Is Melbourne's Newest All-Day Italian Restaurant
Your new CBD pitstop for all things Sicilian — including Aperitivo Hour.
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NewsHappy Place Is South Melbourne Market's New Health Food Cafe
Lola Berry has teamed up with St Ali's Salvatore Malatesta to create a haven of all things healthy.
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NewsMelbourne's Landed a NY-Style 'Pizza by the Slice' Joint
And they're celebrating with 100 free slices of pizza.
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NewsPlug Nickel Is Collingwood's New Hole-in-the-Wall Cafe, Hairdresser and Bike Shop
The idea is to have you in and out within three minutes flat.
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NewsBelle's Hot Chicken Is Opening a Southside Restaurant
Windsor is getting some fucking hot chicken.
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NewsGontran Cherrier's Collingwood Boulangerie Is Finally Opening
And he's giving out free croissants to celebrate.
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NewsMelbourne's Attica Takes Out the No. 33 Posi on World's Best Restaurants List
Shewry, we're so proud.
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NewsMelbourne Will Host the World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards in 2017
It will be only the second time they've been held outside of London.
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NewsYou Can Help Crowdfund Collingwood's New Social Enterprise Cafe
Home STREAT Home will provide employment and training to disadvantaged young people around Melbourne.
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NewsThree Steps for Creating Real Texas Barbecue from a Certified Barbecue Boss
Kevin Bludso is one of North America's best barbecuers. Here's how he does it.
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NewsGrub Food Van Is Running Cooking Classes Hosted by Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Produce Persian pickles like a pro.
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NewsChin Chin's Chris Lucas Is Opening a Three-Storey Japanese Restaurant on Flinders Lane
And it's set to have an intimate, eight-seat omakase-style bar.
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NewsSydney's Rockpool to Close and Reopen as More Casual Restaurant
Neil Perry's flagship restaurant will become Eleven Bridge.
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