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NewsLive Music, Karaoke and a Surprise Driver Appearance: Inside Melbourne's Race Week Party Hub
Race week in Melbourne spilled well beyond the circuit this year, with the city buzzing thanks to watch parties, live music, and a surprise driver appearance.
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NewsHere's What Melbourne's Off-Track Race Week Will Look Like This Year
Jack Daniel's is celebrating race week with several events across the city.
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NewsThe Best Things to Do in Melbourne This New Year's Eve
See out the last night of 2025 with a glamorous feast, a rooftop soiree or an underground DJ party.
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NewsFarewell 2025: Celebrate New Year's Eve Outside the CBD at These Nine Melbourne Venues
Melbourne's inner suburbs are delivering some of the city's biggest New Year's Eve parties.
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NewsRooftops and River Views: Ring in the New Year at These Ten Venues in Melbourne's CBD
Ring in 2026 at these inner city venues.
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NewsWe Asked Australian Hospitality Owners What They Think the Future of Nightlife Will Look Like
"Netflix will still be there when you get home."
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GuideThe Best French Restaurants in Melbourne
Live out your Parisian dreams with escargot, caviar, steak frites and lobster thermidor at these exceptional French diners in Melbourne.
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GuideThe Best Pubs in Melbourne
These institutions have stood the test of time, serving pints and parmas to their devoted regulars for longer than anyone can remember.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Breakfast in Melbourne's CBD
Make time to visit these CBD cafes and never turn up to work hungry again.
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GuideThe Best Mexican Restaurants in Melbourne
Head to these spots for seriously good tacos, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.
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GuideMelbourne Bars and Restaurants That Are Undeniably, Unabashedly Romantic
Low lighting, jazz playlists, opulent cocktails — these top Melbourne date spots will help you to start planning the perfect Valentine's Day.
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GuideThe 25 Best Chinese Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025
From Chinatown institutions and neighbourhood haunts to CBD fine-diners and contemporary Asian-fusion eateries, here are our top picks for when you have a hankering for some top Chinese cuisine.
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GuideAll the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings to Try This Summer 2026
Melbourne’s newest restaurants and bars are setting the tone for summer 2026 — from rooftop spritzes to laneway wine bars, here’s where to eat and drink next.
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NewsTen Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants You Should Visit in Victoria
Life is short, so it's imperative that once in a while you plan a road-trip to sample some of regional Victoria's exceptional food.
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GuideThe 25 Best Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025
From high-flying fine-diners in the CBD to tried-and-true neighbourhood haunts — these are the Melbourne restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).
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GuideThe 50 Best Restaurants in the Melbourne CBD for 2025
Whether you're after fine-diners or cheap eats, you're truly spoilt for choice when looking for places to eat in Melbourne's CBD.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Editors on What's Trending After Dark
We tapped Concrete Playground's editors, to learn more about the future of the night-time economy and what's trending after dark right now.
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NewsGood Vibes Only: What Aussies Say Makes or Breaks a Night Out
Turns out Australians are big foodies, with our social needs following close behind to get us out of the house.
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NewsGen Z Is Keeping Melbourne's Nightlife Alive — Just Ask Gracie's Wine Room
The success of Gracie's Wine Room proves Gen Z's appetite for nights out.
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NewsThis Just In: The Revolver Building Is for Sale, with Bids of $15 Million or More Landing This Notorious Nightlife Icon
Woven into the cultural fabric of Melbourne, grime and all, the infamous nightclub and its surrounding commercial complex are seeking a new owner.
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NewsWhere To Eat, Play And Stay During Vivid Sydney
Fiery kitchens and underground gigs—the city comes alive during Vivid Sydney.
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NewsArts Centre Melbourne Will Be Hosting Wild Parties in Its Pop-Up Nightclub as Part of Asia TOPA 2025
Club 8 brings together both contemporary performance art and club culture — giving space to radical forms of self-expression.
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RestaurantHawker Hall
98 Chapel Street, Windsor
A roomy interior lit by neon signage, a menu packed with hawker-style delights and a standout offering of beers on tap.
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RestaurantYakimono
80 Collins Street, Melbourne
This colourful Chris Lucas venture features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.
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BarHotel Nacional
23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
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RestaurantGood Times
214 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North
A charmingly low-key joint with drawing paper on the tables and wallet-friendly negronis, wine carafes and pasta dishes for just $9 a pop.
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RestaurantRuzia's Wine
215 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North
When a venue is named after someone's grandmother, it's a telltale sign that the space is likely to be imbued with a lot of heart and soul.
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RestaurantToken
151 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Get around great sashimi and temaki from the raw bar and flame-kissed Japanese eats from the yakitori grill.
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RestaurantGarfield Pizzeria
297 Lygon Street, Carlton
The counter-service pizzeria, named for an orange cat who visited the building site, reimagines the traditional Italian restaurant experience.
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RestaurantKoi Toy
T16, Pentridge Shopping Centre, 1 Champ Street, Coburg
Menu highlights include angel hair tempura King Prawns, sake-cured Ocean Trout, and crunchy fried whitebait with yuzu tartare sauce.
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RestaurantFrenchie
15 Collins Street, Melbourne
Frenchie's big drawcard is that everything on the menu is priced at $14. Yes, you read that correctly.
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BarFlorentino
80 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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NewsCBD Countdown: Ring in the New Year at These Central Melbourne Bars
Celebrate 2025 with a rooftop rave, bottomless drinks package and nibbles, live music or even a singles party.
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GuideThe 16 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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EventFed Square Free Outdoor Cinema
Fri, 3 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr 2026
Federation Square, Melbourne
Catch family friendly classics and Studio Ghibli masterpieces for free over this six-day program.
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EventPidapipo x CHAE Korean Gelato Cups
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Blending tradition with technique, this trio of limited-edition gelato flavours combines signature Korean ferments with artisanal ice cream.
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EventSea of Light at Abbotsford Convent
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
This April, swap screen time for something brighter as kids step into a glowing world of creativity and discovery.
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EventVera Blue x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Veil
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
The groundbreaking Australian artist is once again reimagining her music with Victoria's top orchestra this July.
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Event'Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness'
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
The District Docklands, Docklands
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface, this confronting exhibition uses real preserved human bodies to explore anatomy and emotion.
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EventMelbourne Design Week 2026
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.
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Event'The Vinyl Factory: Reverb' at Rising 2026
Fri, 22 May - Mon, 31 Aug 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Indulge your wax obsession with this immersive vinyl-led exhibition, spanning multiple genres, continents and musical energies.
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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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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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EventWestwood | Kawakubo
Sun, 7 Dec 2025 - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
NGV International, Melbourne
This spectacular dashion exhibition celebrates Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo — and it's making its world premiere in Melbourne.
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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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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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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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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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