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Guide
Where to Find the Best Breakfast in Melbourne
These Melbourne cafes, delis, bakeries and bagel shops serve up the best breakfast in Melbourne whether you're after a greasy egg and bacon buns, a sweet and crunchy pastries, a refined Japanese set breakfast, or anything in between.
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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 pub classics.
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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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NewsThe Michelin Guide is Finally Coming to Aus, But It's Skipping the Big Name Cities for a Less Obvious Destination
The globally renowned culinary guide with a fascinating history is finally making its way down under.
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NewsEnd of Financial Year is Around The Corner: These Ten Melbourne Venues Can Help You and Your Team Celebrate
From polished CBD spots to relaxed riverside hangouts, swap spreadsheets for spritzes during EOFY with these Melbourne venues.
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NewsEspolòn Is Taking Over Local Venues With Tarot, Tooth Gems and Weeknight Drink Specials
Raise your glass to mischief with these midweek festivities happening at a bar near you.
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GuideThe Best Sunday Roasts in Melbourne
Warm up on a weekend with juicy roast meats and plenty of gravy at these cosy and inviting pubs and neighbourhood restaurants.
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GuideMelbourne's Best High Teas for When You Want to Feel a Little Bit Fancy
From art-inspired creations to ultra-decadent chocolate degustations with bottomless sparkling wine, Melbourne's high tea scene is full of contemporary twists.
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GuideThe Best Japanese Restaurants in Melbourne
These Melbourne diners serve up some of the best sushi, ramen, gyoza, omakase and regional Japanese food in the city.
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GuideThe Best Steaks in Melbourne
Whether you like it raw or well done, smothered in sauce or left pure and simple, on the bone or sliced to serve, you'll find whatever meaty masterpiece you're after with our handy guide.
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GuideAll the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings to Try This Winter 2026
Melbourne’s newest restaurants and bars are setting the tone for wnter 2026 — from cosy cafes to refurbished pubs, romantic wine bars to intimate omakase counters, here’s where to eat and drink ...
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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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NewsThe Best Set Menus in Melbourne for Under $100 in 2026
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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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 Cheap Eats in Melbourne
You'll find big bowls of ramen, crispy borek, chicken parma deals and even steak and bottomless fries at Melbourne's best cheap-eat haunts.
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GuideThe Best Cafes for Working or Studying in Melbourne
Settle in for a productive work or study session with a strong coffee in hand at these laptop-friendly cafes around Melbourne.
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NewsComing Soon: Fed Square is About to Land the World's Smallest Ramen-Ya, and Did We Mention the Ramen is Free?
So, how small is small? Well, this intimate and rare dining experience seats just two diners.
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NewsThis Just in: Viral Sensation Brooki Bakehouse Announces Its Next Pop-Up Store — But Which City Has Won the Cookie Jackpot?
"Adelaide has been asking for Brooki for a long time — we can't wait to finally show up."
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NewsAre You Bruisin' While Choosin'? A Two-Time Australian Strongman Is Here to Stop Shoppers From Squeezing Avos in the Aisle
Strongman champion Eddie Williams has a message you need to hear: Squeezing avocados stops now.
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NewsWarm Up This Winter with Piccolina's Italian Hot Chocolate Range, or Add a Scoop of Gelato for a Hot-Meets-Cold Moment
The team has created three hot chocolate variations designed to provide a premium, yet playful drinking experience.
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NewsThis Sleek Neighbourhood Bar Has Announced a Winter Movie Nights Program Celebrating British Film, Food and Culture
This year, the bar will celebrate eight weeks of British film, food and culture throughout June and July.
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NewsCoil Is Chapel Street's Newest Club, Bringing a State-of-the-Art Sound System for Audiophiles and a Dance Floor Free From Phones
With phone-free dancing and audiophile-grade sound, this new late-night spot is uplifting the Chapel Street club scene.
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RestaurantDelmonte
293–297 Lygon Street, Carlton
With wine at the heart of the venue, the menu has been designed to complement the pace of leisurely drinking and working your way through the extensive selection of Italian wines.
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RestaurantChez Bagou
132 Bridport Street, Albert Park
Chef Sauvetre's menu respects quality produce and seasonality through simple, flavour-driven dishes that uphold the principles of French gastronomy.
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RestaurantAegli
226 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Aegli, meaning radiance, elegant or splendour in Greek, has gradually built up a loyal following and a reputation as one of Melbourne's more refined Greek spots, shining light on lesser-known traditio ...
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RestaurantStella Restaurant and Bar
427 Chapel Street, South Yarra
This modern take on the classic Italian trattoria has a primo pizza offering, an all-weather rooftop terrace overlooking Chapel Street, and now an all-day weekend brunch offering.
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RestaurantPony
14 Beatty Avenue, Armadale
Locals have built weekly visits to Pony into their regular routine, whether it's for their renowned steak night or rotating roasts.
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RestaurantMarameo
6 Russell Place, Melbourne
A CBD Italian diner with a laneway terrace, house-made pasta and many spritzes.
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RestaurantPronto 478
478 Centre Road, Bentleigh
At the heart of the offering is the sorriso, a beloved Roman street food that's like a lovechild between a panino and a pizza.
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RestaurantAtsu
15-17 Lincoln Square South, Carlton
If you visit for lunch, experience a traditional katsu donbori bowl, and then try and nab a seat at the counter for an omakase-style kushikatsu offering.
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NewsMake Your Froyo Obsession More Sustainable, as KeepCup and Yo-Chi Unveil a New Reusable Bowl Designed to Slash Single-Use Waste
This limited-edition collab makes cutting down on single-use waste a whole lot sweeter.
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NewsThis Just in: One of the City's Most Elevated Bakeries and Restaurants to Close, Citing Shifting Conditions Within the CBD Behind Its Closure
The owners have cited shifting conditions within the CBD as the reason behind the closure, while thanking its guests for their support over the years.
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NewsComing Soon: Federation Square Is Transforming Into a French Alpine Village with Mountain Chalets, Fondue and Mulled Wine
Featuring fondue, Raclette and mulled wine, this Euro-inspired winter experience will save you a trip France.
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NewsThis Just In: Brunswick's Sticky-Floored Stay Gold Is Closing Its Doors with a Final Month of Loud, Show-Stopping Gigs
Set to close in June, this beloved Brunswick live music venue is sending things off with a huge final month of farewell gigs.
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NewsBoost Your Morning Routine with this Limited-Edition Collab Between an Iconic Smoothie Bar and a Specialty Coffee Brand
The new menu items available include a Maple Pink Salt Iced Coffee, a Salted Honey Coffee Smoothie and a Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie.
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NewsThis Just in: One of Melbourne's Most Iconic Seafood Restaurants to Close, But There is Still Time to Celebrate Its Remarkable 30 Years in the Business
The team have announced a month-long series of specials that will showcase dishes that have defined the establishment over the years.
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EventWilson & Dorset Pop-Up
Wed, 22 Jul - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
240 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Run your hands over cosy furniture, homeware and clothes crafted from a prized New Zealand natural fibre.
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EventASICS SportStyle Melbourne Pop-Up
Wed, 5 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug 2026
Melbourne CBD
ASICS SportStyle is taking over Melbourne with a five-day pop-up celebrating creativity, community and movement. Expect hands-on workshops, Japanese-inspired food, specialty coffee, exclusive sneaker ...
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EventWinter Twilight Market at CERES
Sat, 18 Jul 2026, Sat, 1 Aug 2026 and Sat, 15 Aug 2026
CERES Community Environment Park, Brunswick East
Local makers, mulled drinks and a picturesque creekside setting make this afternoon-into-evening winter market worth rugging up for.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Wool Store
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray
The global techno powerhouse is taking over a sprawling industrial Melbourne venue with her trademark high-intensity sound.
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EventThe Teskey Brothers at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Sat, 17 Oct, 2026
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
The city's annual jazz celebration is hitting all the right notes, beginning with a blockbuster hometown performance from The Teskey Brothers.
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EventPurr-suit of Knowledge Trivia at Welcome to Thornbury
Fri, 7 Aug, 2026
Welcome to Thornbury, Northcote
Gather your smartest friends and your biggest cat enthusiasts for a trivia night that gives every correct answer extra meaning.
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EventNow or Never Festival Melbourne
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
All Around Melbourne, Melbourne
The winter festival of art, ideas, sound and technology is returning to Melbourne this August and exploring the concept of a whole new world.
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EventHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Sat, 18 Sep 2027 and Sun, 19 Sep 2027
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Celebrating 25 years of this adored series, the MSO will perform John Williams' iconic score across three Melbourne nights.
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EventDJ Heartstring at The Wool Store
Fri, 25 Sep, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray
One of electronic music's fastest-rising acts is heading back to Melbourne for a huge night of eurodance-fuelled energy.
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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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NewsMILKRUN is Giving Away Free Grocery Items Across Four Days — Here's How to Get Yours
Here’s how to claim one of the 20,000 deliveries of your favourite snacks.
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NewsCP Picks: The Best New Drinks From Australian Makers Right Now
From a Margot Robbie-approved paloma to a Tasmanian Pinot Noir gin and a smarter wave of session-friendly RTDs — these are the new Australian drinks worth pouring right now.
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NewsThis Just In: Three Australian Venues Land Spots on Condé Nast Traveler's 2026 Hot List of Best New Restaurants
Three Aussie venues have received the ultimate pat on the back, featuring on one of the world’s most influential food and travel lists.
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NewsThis Just In: No, You're Not Imagining It — Aussie's Are Shouting Each Other Nearly 40 Percent Less at the Pub
As brewing costs add to the cost-of-living pile, one in three Aussies reports they don't shout rounds anymore.
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NewsMelbourne's Best Restaurants Are Being Voted On Right Now, Here's How to Have Your Say
Throw your hat in this hospitality-focused ring to support your favourite local, and you might win $250 to spend at it.
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NewsThis Just in: The Greek Food & Wine Festival is Launching Next Month, So Be Prepared to Embark on a Hellenic Culinary Journey
Some of the best Greek restaurants in Melbourne will play host to events celebrating the amazing diversity of Greek food and wine.
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NewsComing Soon: Acclaimed Chef Rosheen Kaul is Set to Bring a French-Asian Bistro to Fitzroy Next Month, and Bookings Go Live Today
While the menu is still tightly under wraps, word on the street is that Kaul will reimagine French bistro classics through a playful Asian-leaning lens.
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NewsStop Settling For Boring Function Rooms – These 10 Melbourne Venues Have The Personality Your Next Party Deserves
Melbourne doesn't do boring, and neither should your next event. These 10 inner-city venues can host your next celebration in style.
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NewsComing Soon: Brisbane's Beloved Brooki Bakehouse is Finally Launching in Melbourne, So Be a Smart Cookie and Check Out the Grand Opening
The grand opening conveniently coincides with Mother's Day, making it an ideal gift for any mother-figures in your life.
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NewsThis Just in: One of Melbourne's Most Prolific Restaurateurs Announces Plans for a New Hong Kong-Inspired Eatery Set to be "a Bit Eccentric, and a Lot of Fun"
A rich red palette, retro furnishing, and layered lighting will be an alluring blend of Hong Kong-meets-Melbourne.
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NewsThis Just in: Croissant Specialist Lune to Collab with Japanese Diner Suupaa, Blending Konbini Culture with Specialty Pastry for One Week Only
For one week in April, Lune and Suupaa will share a few signature items, creating a harmonious meeting of laminated pastry and Japanese convenience culture.
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GuideThe 15 Best Gluten-Free Feeds in Melbourne, Including Six Coeliac Australia-Accredited Spots
If you're coeliac, you're probably used to missing out on late-night gyros and actually good bread — until now.
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NewsThe Best Bottomless Brunches in Melbourne
At Melbourne's top bottomless brunch spots, you can pair free-flowing margaritas, spritzes, natty wines and beers with breakfast buffets, multi-course set menus, pizzas, curries and drag bingo.
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NewsThis Just in: Popular St Kilda Hang Out, Trinity, Set to Close for Massive Renos That Will Expand its Food, Drink and Live Music Offering
The next phase of the reno marks a full takeover of the site from the neighbouring church, for the first time in the building's 100-year history.
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NewsCelebrate This Brunch-Inspired Body Care Range with French Toast Lattes, Hotcakes, and Free Product Giveaways at Dua Bakehouse This Weekend
Pop in to Dua Bakehouse this weekend and find free giveaways and tasty treats.
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NewsThe Best Things To Do in Melbourne This Mother's Day
Here are the best things to do on Mother's Day, from fancy high teas to bottomless feeds, flower workshops to stylish staycations,
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NewsCP On: How Do We Future-Proof the Hospitality Industry?
With crisis after crisis piling on costs for venue owners and operators, how is the hospo world preparing for whatever the future may hold?
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NewsNow Open: Chobani Opens Its First Cafe in Australia, and It's Entirely Free (Yes, You Read that Correctly)
Chobani, loved for its healthy and tasty yogurt, has opened on none other than Little Collins Street.
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NewsFollowing Success at Tokyo's World Wagyu Auction, Wagyu Ya Group Restaurants Will Soon Serve the World's Most Coveted Beef
From mid-April, Melbourne diners are getting a rare shot at Matsusaka wagyu, one of the world’s most tightly held and luxurious cuts of beef.
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NewsDon West Is Playing a Secret Melbourne Set — Here's How to Win a Double Pass
LB's Record Bar in Meyers Place will transform into The Honda CR-V Listening Lounge next week, with an exclusive headline act. Here's how to win tickets.
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NewsComing Soon: Bar Ferdinand is Set to Shake Up the Cocktail Bar Scene, With a Highly Considered Drinks Menu Structured as a Walk Through a Fictional Garden
Boasting just 21 seats, its set to bring a distinctive mood to Melbourne, inspired by the romance of a botanic garden.
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GuideThe Best Cafes in Melbourne in 2026
How does your favourite Melbourne cafe stack up against these brunch-filled, coffee-slinging, bloody mary-pouring haunts?
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NewsThis Just In: Jamie Valmorbida's Next Venture, Delmonte, is Set to Open in a Historic Carlton Corner Site this Winter, and it's got Italian Wine at its Heart
Delmonte, meaning 'from the mountains', pays homage to Valmorbida's grandfather, Carlo, who was born in Italy's mountainous Veneto region
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NewsIt's the End of an Era on Johnston Street, as McCoppins Fitzroy Announces Its Closure After Decades of Stocking Fine Food and Drinks
Fitzroy is losing a longtime favourite, with McCoppins set to close its original location after decades of gourmet goods and community connection.
