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GuideThe 17 Best Bars for Dancing in Melbourne
Forget about the week that was and cut some shapes on these tried and tested Melbourne dance floors.
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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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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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GuideEight Ideas for a Great Night Out in Melbourne When You Need a Bit of Joy in Your Life
You're never too old to have a little fun — and we've got a bunch of standout ideas for your next night out.
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NewsNow Open: Young Hearts Has Brought an Ever-Evolving Offering of Eats, Drinks and Tunes to Windsor
Head in for DJs, art, top-notch local drinks and monthly day parties — and a six-month kitchen residency program launching with the Freddy's Pizza crew.
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NewsOld Plates Is Fitzroy's Cosy New Record Store Bar From PBS's Long-Spinning DJ Manchild
Dig through an impressive collection of rare vinyl with a cocktail in hand — and catch guest selectors on the decks three nights a week.
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GuideThe 31 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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GuideHola Amigos: Five South American and Spanish Restaurants for Cocktails and Comida with Your Mates
Move aside espresso martinis, there's a new coffee cocktail in town — and these venues are shouting the first 43 orders.
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GuideThe 22 Best Pubs in Melbourne
Looking for a new local? This selection of classic Melbourne boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.
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GuideMelbourne's Most-Viewed Bars of 2024 So Far
Sprawling brewery bars, neighbourhood pubs and cosy drinking dens — they’ve all grabbed your attention so far this year.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Underground Bars That Are Actually Underground
From Mexican-themed mezcal bars, to haunts with over 400 different spirits, these are the best bars under the city.
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GuideThe Nine Best Bubble Tea Shops in Melbourne
From mega chains and traditional Taiwanese operators to a very 'Melbourne' coffee version and all the cheese foam you could ask for.
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GuideSeven Stylish Melbourne Bars That Are Perfect for After-Work Drinks with Your Mates
Hit these drinking establishments as the sun sets and solve the problems of the world with your most trusted mates.
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GuideThe 21 Best BYO Restaurants in Melbourne
Head to your local bottle shop or pilfer your own wine collection before hitting these Melbourne BYO restaurants.
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GuideThe Best Rooftop Bars in Melbourne
Head to these sun-soaked Melbourne rooftop bars and pubs when you want to enjoy a cocktail and bite to eat skyward.
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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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NewsSydney's YCK Precinct Has Been Named Australia's First Purple Flag District for Its Vibrant and Safe Nightlife
The Harbour City locale joins areas in England, Sweden and New Zealand in being recognised as a top-tier nightlife hotspot.
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NewsMelbourne's Floating Club ATET Suffered Damage in a Fire Overnight
Firefighters were called to the scene at 4.30 this morning, managing to contain the blaze within six minutes.
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NewsA List of 35 Melbourne New Year's Eve Happenings in Case You Haven't Made Plans Yet
Whether you're after a cruisy rooftop party, fancy dinner or lavish cocktail soiree, Melbourne's got your last-minute New Year's Eve plans sorted.
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GuideThe Best New Year's Events Happening Around Melbourne to Help You Ring in 2023
Ring in the new year with disco tunes, a glitzy rooftop soiree or a boogie beneath the sea.
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NewsHuge New Pizza and Party Destination NONO Has Landed on Sydney Road
A DJ-fuelled bar with space for 950, from the legends that gave us Welcome to Thornbury.
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NewsThe City of Melbourne Has Earmarked $2 Million in Grant Funding for After-Dark Pop-Ups, Art and Festivals
Melbourne's night-time economy is getting a boost, with the Dusk til' Dawn Activation Grants program supporting twilight and night-time activities.
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RestaurantMork Chocolate Looking Glass
13 Centre Place, Melbourne
The site is showcasing the team's unconventional chocolate bars, elaborate drinking chocolates that never made it onto the menu, chocolate cocktail pairings and creative desserts.
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BarWindsor Wine Room
60 Chapel Street, Windsor
Keep it classic with a rosé matched with burrata and oysters, or get a bit more playful by pairing a natty number with jerusalem artichoke and hazelnut gnocchi.
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BarChampagne Problems
238 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
If you loved drinking and dancing at Evie’s Disco Diner but now feel a little too old for it, consider a trip to its older sibling in the CBD.
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BarGreenhart Camberwell
1226 Toorak Road, Camberwell
This Melbourne wine bar is straying away from the usual European influences, instead showing how contemporary Asian food and Australian wines can be a perfect pairing.
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RestaurantHotel Lona
473 Nepean Highway, Frankston
A two-level venue with a restaurant, public bar and rooftop in one of Frankston’s oldest buildings.
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BarMoon Dog Wild West
54 Hopkins Street, Footscray
Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.
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BarThe Gertrude Hotel
148 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
The Fitzroy corner site has been reborn once again — this time as a Med-inspired bar and bistro.
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RestaurantSkinny Dog Hotel
155 High Street, Kew
The new sun-soaked rooftop is home to a huge light-filled atrium, refined gastropub eats and weekly live music gigs.
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NewsReady to Party: The Gertrude Hotel Has Scored an Edgy and Bold Glam-Rock Makeover
The Fitzroy corner site has been reborn as a disco-inspired party paradise by the mind behind the Carlton Club and the Windsor Castle.
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GuideSeven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar
With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.
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NewsTen Breathtaking Light Installations You Need to Catch at Vivid Sydney 2022
Bright lights, big city canvas — prepare to be dazzled by illuminations and immersive exhibitions at the return of Vivid Sydney.
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NewsThe NGV's Famed Friday Night Parties Return Next Month For a Picasso-Inspired Winter Season
This time around, NGV's weekly serve of after-hours fun features eats by Bar Lourinha, tunes, pop-up bars and access to the blockbuster exhibition 'The Picasso Century'.
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NewsSeven Weekend Activities to Try If You Want to Shake Up Your Usual Routine
Stuck doing the same old? Add some flavour to your schedule with these fun activity swaps.
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NewsFirst Look: Barlow Is the Luxe Speakeasy Tucked Within the New-Look Continental Sorrento
Sorrento's chic new resident is serving clever cocktails, late-night snacks by Scott Pickett, and a sumptuous live entertainment program that trips from comedy to jazz.
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EventCollectFest Melbourne
Sat, 5 Jul - Sun, 6 Jul 2025
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Marvel at some epic collections (or add to your own) at this huge convention.
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EventParis Olympics Pop-Ups at Melbourne Quarter
Wed, 7 Aug 2024
Melbourne Quarter, Docklands
Celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics with live broadcasts and delicious pop-ups.
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EventHigh Cheese at The Westin Melbourne
Wed, 19 Jun - Sat, 21 Sep 2024
The Westin Melbourne, Melbourne
This cheese-filled take on a classic afternoon tea is only running until September.
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EventNow or Never
Thu, 22 Aug - Sat, 31 Aug 2024
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Back for its second year, this huge arts festival is closing out winter in Melbourne with more than 100 events.
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EventSkewsdays at Mr Miyagi
Multiple single dates
Mr. Miyagi, Prahran
Head down to this Chapel Street haunt on a Tuesday night to score charcoal-grilled yakitori for just $5 a pop.
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EventMystery Parma Nights at Skinny Dog Hotel
Multiple single dates
Skinny Dog Hotel, Kew
Every Thursday night, Skinny Dog Hotel in Kew is creating a new parma flavour combo that's been dreamt up by one of you.
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EventFriends of Young Hearts: Sunday Service
Multiple single dates
Young Hearts, Windsor
A rotating roster of Melbourne chefs are taking over the Young Hearts kitchen — and playlist — across the next few months.
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EventOpen House Melbourne Weekend
Sat, 27 Jul - Sun, 28 Jul 2024
Various locations across Melbourne, Melbourne
For two days this July, you can explore private homes and heritage buildings, as well as sports stadiums, places of worship, art gallery archives and more.
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EventHonk! Untitled Goose Exhibition
Tue, 17 Sep 2024 - Sun, 16 Feb 2025
ACMI, Melbourne
Start honking: this free world-premiere 'Untitled Goose Game' celebration at ACMI showcases everyone's favourite horrible goose.
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NewsFirst Look: Sorrento's Continental Hotel Will Unveil Part of Its Multimillion-Dollar Revamp This Month
The six-level makeover includes a swag of new hospitality spaces helmed by Scott Pickett and Craig Shearer — ranging from a casual coastal beer garden to a seafood-driven fine diner.
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NewsA Garden Party-Inspired Rooftop Bar Is the Crowning Glory of the Newly Launched HER Building
Venture up for punchy Thai snacks and summery cocktails, paired with sweeping city views.
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NewsThe Arbory Crew's New Multi-Level HER Building Has Opened, Featuring Four Venues in One
The ambitious Lonsdale Street project boasts a 'listening bar', smoky Thai canteen, French-inspired all-day cocktail joint and a buzzy rooftop.
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NewsMusic Room Is the Dedicated 'Listening Bar' Located Within the Arbory Team's New HER Building
A cocktail bar for the music-lovers, complete with a 3000-strong vinyl collection and DJ Jnett in the role of Music Director.
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NewsThe Stolen Gem Is the CBD's New Rooftop Cocktail Bar and Terrace Opening Next Month
Nestled above Bourke Street, this new watering hole will be serving up 360-degree views and a cocktail list packed with local spirits.
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NewsA List of 24 Melbourne New Year's Eve Events in Case You Haven't Made Plans Yet
Whether you're after a cruisy rooftop party, fancy dinner or lavish cocktail soiree, Melbourne's got your last-minute New Year's Eve plans sorted.
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NewsB Wise Shares His Six Go-To Playlists to Set the Mood for Any Occasion
Set the mood with these standout playlists handpicked by ARIA-nominated rapper B Wise.
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NewsThe Queen Vic Summer Night Market Will Return from January for a Huge Three-Month Comeback Edition
The ever-popular summer night market is back with a weekly Wednesday night serve of food stalls, live music, pop-up bars and shopping.
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NewsEat Among the Clouds at Melbourne's New Sky-High 5-Star Restaurant Strato
Highlights of the sky-high venue include a floating al fresco lounge, immersive lighting projects and a 5-star restaurant.
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NewsThe City of Melbourne Is Throwing Four Free NYE Parties to Send Off 2021 in Style
Four NYE celebration zones will pop up at Alexandra Gardens, Docklands, Flagstaff Gardens and Treasury Gardens — each with views of the midnight fireworks
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NewsBoatbuilders Yard and Moon Dog Brewing Are Hosting a Weekly Summer 90s RnB Party
Yes, a Smirnoff Ice or Passion Pop is promised for every guest on arrival.
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NewsThe Arbory Bar and Arbory Afloat Team Are Opening a New Four-Storey CBD Eatery
The crowning jewel of the venue is a European garden party-themed rooftop, featuring 360-degree views of the city.
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NewsIconic Club New Guernica Is Reopening in Collingwood This Week and It's Putting on Free Drinks
Score free drinks when this iconic Melbourne club reopens in its new Collingwood home this Thursday.
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NewsBar Bambi Is AC/DC Lane's New Late-Night Italian Lounge Bar and Diner
Roll in for carbonara toasties, negronis by the carafe and a diverse entertainment lineup — with a cheeky 5am close on Saturdays.
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NewsThe Queen Victoria Market's Food Truck Stop Will Return for Another Summer Season
Across three Wednesdays this December, catch a globe-trotting lineup of food truck eats alongside an all-Victorian drinks menu.
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NewsNGV's Famed Friday Night Parties Are Returning Next Month
Get your weekly serve of after-hours fun, featuring DJ tunes, pop-up bars and access to the latest exhibitions.
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NewsBoop Is a Melbourne-Born Dating App Offering Food and Drink Discounts for Your Next Date Night
You can use it to browse and match with new dates, or simply to plan a date night with your current squeeze — and it's free.
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GuideEvery New Melbourne Bar and Restaurant Opening to Look Forward to
From coastal pubs to inner-city Italian joints, these are the soon-to-launch spots that deserve a place on your to-do list.
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NewsHotel Collingwood Is the New Northside Pub Launching in the Former Robbie Burns Site This Week
This pub favourite has scored an impressive refresh, now boasting a bright new look, a subtly elevated pub grub offering and a drinks list full of locals.
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NewsKewpie Is the New Bar and Pizza Joint Launching Inside Bimbo's Former Site Next Month
The iconic Brunswick Street haunt has a new name and new owners — but the cheap pizzas and DJ nights live on.
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NewsChris Lucas' New Fire-Driven Japanese Eatery Yakimono Will Open Next Month
80 Collins' newest resident features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.
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NewsQT Melbourne's Secret Garden Bar Is Being Reborn as an Art-Filled Italian Paradise For Summer
Melbourne's secluded summer hideaway returns — this time with bocce, vintage Italian tunes and vino from Dal Zotto Wines.
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NewsThe City of Melbourne's New Outdoor Trading Initiative Will See Al Fresco Dining Areas Pop-Up in the CBD
The Inside Out program will make it easier for business owners to embrace outdoor dining and retail via fast-tracked applications, extended hours and laneway pop-ups.
