Coming Soon: Daphne, a Bustling Public House From Etta's Hannah Green — With Everything from a Martini Club to a Considered Kids' Menu — is Set to Open this November

Step into Hannah Green's new home just a couple doors down from Etta, with her new restaurant set to offer warm hospitality rooted in community.

Gen 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.

This Just in: Shannon Bennett's Residency at The StandardX Has Proven So Popular That it Has Been Extended With No End Date In Sight

The legendary chef's neighbourhood bistro-style concept has been so successful, that Bennett and his team of all-star collaborators are sticking around.

Coming Soon: This Multi-Sensory, Not-So-Serious, Theatrical Restaurant Is So Popular That It Is Opening a Second Venue to Keep Up with the Demand for Seats

Shelly will offer a 10-course degustation menu that is flamboyant, dramatic, and at its heart, just a lot of fun.

Espresso Your Views on the Community, as South Melbourne Market Invites Locals to Chat with Cops Over Coffee

Sit for a low-key chat with your neighbourhood officers, as this easygoing session is all about community bonding and engagement.

Coming Soon: This CBD Boutique Hotel Will House Five New Hospo Venues — From the Group Behind Lilac Wine and Hazel

The new venues include everything from a hole-in-the-wall coffee shop, to an all-day bistro and late night rooftop bar.

Melbourne is Getting a Four-Level, Members-Only Private Wine Club with a 5000-Bottle Wine List, Champagne Lounge and Whisky-Centric Rooftop Cocktail Bar

Membership at this exclusive club gives you access to all 67 Pall Mall venues globally.

This 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.

We Spoke to the Former Owners of The Everleigh About the Cocktail Rules They Live By — and the Drink They Think Will Define This Summer

The duo behind some of Melbourne’s most iconic bars have just released 'The Madrusan Cocktail Companion' — a 2800-recipe behemoth that’s rewriting the rules of modern mixology.

This Just In: Two Australian Bars Have Been Ranked in The World's 50 Best Bars List, With One Popular, Petite-Sized Spot Taking Out The Best Bar in Australasia

The list, as voted for by more than 800 experts across the world, represents an international guide to the best bars and drinking destinations globally.

Change is on the Horizon Across the Melbourne Hospo Landscape as the Grossi Family Announce a Handover of the Custodianship of their Venues

The Grossi family intend to continue their involvement in the industry by supporting the next generation of hospo professionals.

"Pivot with Purpose": Japanese Cafe Kahii on the Importance of Staying Flexible in Hospitality

We asked Kahii's director, Matthew Wong, the pros and cons of flexibility in hospitality.

How to Decode a French Wine List (And Actually Know What You're Ordering)

French wine doesn’t have to be confusing. Here’s how to read a list, understand the regions and order a bottle with confidence.

Pidapipo Just Dropped Eight New Limited-Edition Flavours, Including Nostalgic Passionfruit Pavlova and Bittersweet Matcha with Strawberry Jam

The sweet new scoops will only be available during the month of October, so don't wait to try them.

The Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne

You're in for good times, flowing drinks and belly-filling feeds at these Greek establishments.

Three Flavour-Packed Meals That Win the Race Against Mid-Week Takeaway

From missing items to cold meals, the dream of a takeaway is often tastier than the reality. Here are three quick and flavoursome recipes—without the takeaway tax.

Billy Van Creamy and Lovehoney Are Bringing 'Lover's Scoop' to Brunswick With Free Ice Cream and Sex Toys

Billy van Creamy and Lovehoney will host a two-day event called Lover’s Scoop on October 10–11, serving free aphrodisiac ice cream and giving away sex toys.

Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards Have Been Handed Out, and a Melbourne Newcomer Making the Great Wines of the World More Accessible, has Come Out on Top

The Melbourne wine house dominated across many categories this year, and with more than 150 wines by the glass, we’re not surprised.

Who's Still Eating Out? Research Shows Millennials and Gen Zs Are Carrying Australia's Dining Scene

New research shows Millennials and older Gen Zs are continuing to dine out several times a week, keeping Australia’s restaurants and cafes busy despite cost-of-living pressures.

This Just In: In a Melbourne First, The Group Behind Rockpool will Open a New One-Dish Restaurant This October, With Steak Frites the Only Thing on the Menu

Your hardest (and only) choice of the meal will be which sauce you go for.

Hosts With the Most: Small Business Owners on Making Your Business Stand Out From the Crowd

With wine bars, celebrity chef pop-ups, and legacy pubs, how do you stand out in Sydney’s food scene? Ennui's director shares his tips.

Tarts Anon Is Handing Out Free Espresso Flans With Coffee for World Coffee Day Tomorrow

The Best Wine Bars in Melbourne

Considered fitouts, elevated shared plates and a uniquely curated wine offering — these are our favourite wine bars across the city.

Restauranteur Scott Pickett Appoints Administrators, But Reassures Melburnians That His Restaurants Will Remain Open for Service

Pickett has confirmed his restaurants are not impacted and will continue business as usual.

FasterFoods

It's time to answer a burning question: how do you get the bold, crave-worth flavours of takeaway favourites in your own kitchen?

Coming Soon: in Hot News, Two-Hatted Audrey's at The Continental Sorrento is Set to Be Replaced With Ember, a New Fire-Driven Coastal Diner

The beloved Mornington Peninsula venue is set to be taken in a smokin' hot new direction.

Coming Soon: One of Melbourne's Most Historic Pubs Has Been Transformed Into a Mega Seven-Level Drinking and Dining Destination, Set to Reopen in November

After eight long years, The Waterside Hotel is finally set to reopen later this year.

From Little Things: We Asked Established Hospitality Pros How They Turned a Small Business Into a Multi-Venue Brand

The co-founder and director of Mörk Chocolate on growing a hospitality business organically and why staying focused is everything.

This Just In: A South Yarra Favourite Enters a New Era Under the Experienced Hands of Hospitality Stalwart Karen Martini

Just in time for warmer days, Bar Carolina and Tetto di Carolina are set to open with a refreshed vibe.

The 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.

Low-Cost Luxuries, Little Treats and Local Experiences: How We're Dining and Drinking in 2025

Cost-of-living pressures haven’t killed Melbourne’s appetite — they’ve just shifted it toward smarter specials, smaller indulgences and experience-driven dining.

After Four Days of Rigorous Competition, the Winners of the 36th Annual Official Great Aussie Pie Competition Have Been Crowned

Plan a road trip around Australia around these award-winning bakeries.

As Mid-Air Officially Finishes its Last Service, Its Successor Cleo is Announced, Set to Take Over HYDE Melbourne Place's Rooftop This Summer

Cleo will join favourites Mr Mills and Marmelo at HYDE Melbourne Place.

ALDI Is Now Delivering Groceries Via DoorDash Across Australia in the Latest and Greatest Expansion of its Partnership

Aussies everywhere can now get the cheapest groceries around dropped right at their door.

You Can Win $20k Worth Of Marketing and Get Your Hospo Business Featured on Concrete Playground

Looking to shine a light on your hospitality business?

One of Melbourne's Most Popular Burgers Was Just Ranked As the 14th Best Burger in the World — But Have You Been Lucky Enough to Get Your Hands on One?

In an incredible feat, three Aussie burgers have taken out top spots on this years list

Red Sparrow Spreads its Wings, Announcing Plans to Move to a New Venue With a Rooftop Bar, Set Within the Rose Street Artists' Market

The much-loved vegan pizza joint will continue to serve its signature slices, snacks and cocktails.

Treat Your Palate to These Peanut Butter Whisky Cocktails, Developed by a Bartender

With this surprisingly versatile spirit you can recreate PB&J sandwiches or give a creative twist to a classic whiskey cocktail.

Our Editor's Picks for the Best Negronis to Try in Melbourne

Bitter, bold and perfectly balanced: these are Melbourne's best negronis.

Live and Loud: Nine Melbourne Pubs to Catch the 2025 AFL Grand Final

From rooftop viewing parties to sprawling beer gardens and bottomless banquets, here's where to catch every second of the action.

Where to Sip Negronis Around Melbourne This Negroni Month

Across September, venues in Melbourne will be pouring their own twist on the classic cocktail to celebrate Negroni Month.

These 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.