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NewsFresh Byron Bay: Eat Your Way Through Markets, Restaurants and Providores
That association with mung beans is just plain wrong.
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NewsTwo Birds Brewing Opens New Melbourne Brewery and Tasting Room The Nest
Australia's first female-owned and managed brewing company now has their own brewery.
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News400 Gradi to Open Cicchetti Bar Next Door in Brunswick
The World Pizza Championship winner is expanding next door.
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NewsTop Paddock Crew to Open Brand New Cafe Kettle Black
The team behind Top Paddock and Two Birds, One Stone have brand new Albert Road spot.
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GuideEmbrace the Indoors: Ten Activities in Melbourne's Inner South for When the Weather Isn't Cooperating
Rug up and be entertained this winter whether you're looking for ideal coffee spots in Albert Park or hot yoga in St Kilda.
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GuideThe Best Sandwiches to Get Your Hands on in Melbourne
When you're craving comfort (and a little adventure), these lunchtime treats tick all the right boxes.
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GuideHealthy(ish) Brunch Dishes to Make You Feel Human Again After a Night Out
From Middle Eastern and Sri Lankan-inspired breakfasts to the classic eggs benny, here’s how to kick the hangover with a filling and relatively healthy feed.
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GuideFive Cult Desserts to Seek Out in Melbourne That Won't Break the Bank
Sink your teeth into a fluffy cheesecake, crack into a pavlova or delight in the combo of peanut butter, chocolate and caramel in these popular Melbourne sweets.
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GuideMelbourne's Best New Cafes of 2017
Honouring the best new additions to Melbourne's cafe scene this year.
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NewsCalifornia’s First Electronic Sriracha Festival Fuses EDM with Hot Sauce
Water stations undeniably necessary.
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NewsJustin Townes Earle, Henry Wagons and Porteno to Headline New ‘Out On the Weekend’ Event
Named for Neil Young, meet Melbourne's newest Americana-fuelled hootenanny.
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News#mealforameal Project Puts Your Annoying Food Photography to Good Use
If you thought 'foodstagramming' was largely frivolous, at least now it's for charity.
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NewsWin a Thredbo Weekend and Swedish Winter Picnic Thanks to Rekorderlig
Embrace winter with a Swedish stopover in Kosciuszko National Park.
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CafeBakemono Bakers
273 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
The signature baked goods, including almond and yuzu croissants, blueberry danishes, and honey, sesame and sea salt scrolls, keep customers coming back time and time again.
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CafeResidence at the Potter
815 Swanston Street, Parkville
Breezy cafe by day, quietly elegant fine diner by night — Residence at the Potter is redefining what on-campus dining looks like.
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CafeLocal Folk
43 Epsom Road, Kensington
In a pocket of Melbourne teeming with cafes, this is the pick of the locals.
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CafeBrunetti Classico Boutique Coburg
107 Newlands Road, Coburg North
Drop by Brunetti Classico's Coburg concept store for cake consultations and takeaway bites.
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CafeThe Continental
171 Johnston Street, Collingwood
You can play free pool and tuck into Med-inspired loaded sangas at this Collingwood cafe.
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CafeVivid Cafe & Lounge
616 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
Vivid Cafe and Lounge is now open for dinner — and it's slinging $29 all-you-can-eat Thai feasts every weekend.
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NewsThe Ten Best American-Inspired Restaurants in Melbourne
Melbourne often goes in waves with its international influences on dining, but there's one that's been around for a while now.
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NewsWin Dinner for Four at No. 8 by John Lawson
Exclusive Crown dining with the fare to match its cry.
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NewsBrooklyn Confirms Brooklyn-ness By Holding Dinner Parties in Dumpsters
Trashy fine dining at its most Brooklynised.
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NewsThis Photographer Is Documenting the Art of Coffee Cups Around the World
Take a moment to appreciate the little objets d'art you carry around each day.
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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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NewsThe Best of the West
Melbourne's western suburbs are bubbling with brand new ventures. Try 'em out.
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NewsGet Ready for a National Crackdown on Free-Range Eggs
State governments are deciding on the first ever national definition of the term free-range.
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NewsThe Ten Best Places to Get Your Cheese Fix in Melbourne
We love cheese. And because we know you do too, we've found the 10 best places to get your cheese fix in Melbourne.
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NewsJess Scully’s Guide to Getting into Winter in Sydney
The Vivid Ideas festival director embraces winter with open arms and some hot tips.
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NewsThe Bluffer’s Guide to Sake
Sommelier and co-owner of Blackmarket Sake Matt Young talks us through the rice brew.
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NewsMelbourne is Finally Allowing Food Trucks in the CBD
No longer does a bowl of nachos necessitate a full-scale search squad.
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NewsKong BBQ is Opening its Official Richmond Restaurant This Week
Chris Lucas has inflicted a slightly tortuous wait upon us, but thankfully it's also nearly over.
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NewsOut of the City: Kyneton’s Best Food Finds
Sate yourself in cute Piper Street's cafes and restaurants.
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NewsKeystone’s Rushcutters Serve Up Seasonal Farmer’s Feasts for 25 Beans
Meet star local producers, sample seasonal produce and taste organic wine, without totally shelling out.
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NewsMelbourne Heads Back to the Trailer Park
Perhaps the only place where you can down a fried catfish po' boy for dinner and salted caramel creme brulee for dessert.
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NewsThe Ten Best Restaurants in Adelaide
The top Adelaide restaurants respect the exceptional produce and wine at their doorstep.
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NewsAustralia’s Best Cafe and Restaurant Design Winners Have Been Announced
Playing with light and attention to detail won over this year's Australian Interior Design Awards.
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NewsLondon to Possibly Open Crowdfunded Cereal Cafe
Shoreditch could wake up to cereal cocktails, Pop-Tart combos and Saturday morning cartoons.
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NewsThe World’s Best Pizza Maker is Teaching a Masterclass in Brunswick
Learn how to make the perfect dough and how to sneak some bocconcini while your world-class teacher isn't looking.
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NewsDiners To Pay With Instagrammed Food Pics at World’s Most Infuriating Pop-Up
Do you tweet before you eat?
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NewsThe App Fighting Waste By Selling Off Restaurant End-of-Day Leftovers
Because too many perfectly good oysters go in the bin at the end of the night.
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NewsSt. Vincent Has Created Her Own Signature Coffee Blend
The New York-based multi-instrumentalist joins James Murphy and David Lynch with her own cup o' joe.
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NewsWin a Trip for Two to Adelaide with Wotif
Luxury accommodation, wine tours and five-course degustations - don't mind if you do?
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NewsAndrew McConnell’s Supernormal Is Finally Opening in Melbourne
Lobster rolls and karaoke, together at last.
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NewsHere’s That Veggie Haagen-Dazs No One Asked For
Meet Japanese 'healthy' flavours Carrot Orange and Tomato Cherry.
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