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NewsThe Rustica Crew Has Relaunched The Flying Duck Hotel with a Fresh Look and New Gastropub Menu
With more than 150 years under its belt, Prahran's famed backstreet pub has entered a new phase of existence.
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NewsAutomated Brewers, Parilla Grills and Charcoal Smokers: the Go-To Gift Guide for Your Favourite Hands-On Foodie
If you know the next master brewer, a die-hard foodie or a passionate at-home entertainer, we've done the legwork this gifting season.
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NewsAunty Donna Are Legit Dropping a $30 Bottle of Wine That's Literally Called '$30 Bottle of Wine'
Everyone will know how much you spent on vino thanks to Aunty Donna's new plonk — and yes, you should chug-a-lug it with a little bit of pud.
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NewsGimlet Is Getting a Sibling — a New Laneway Cocktail Bar by Andrew McConnell
The yet-to-be-named bar is coming our way sometime next winter.
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News'New Nordic' Diner Freyja Just Kicked Off a New Lunch Service
Lunch is finally on the menu at this modern Scandinavian diner — and yes, there's smørrebrød.
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NewsMerivale's Italian Diner Totti's Will Open Its First Victorian Outpost in the Lorne Hotel This Summer
Come February, the long-standing Great Ocean Road pub will play host to Australia's fifth Totti's venue — and the first-ever outside of New South Wales.
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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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NewsStokehouse Pasta & Bar Is the New Euro-Accented All-Day Eatery in the Former Pontoon Digs
Seaside snacks, crab spaghetti and $79 bottles of vino — meet the latest incarnation of this sun-drenched St Kilda spot.
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NewsBlack Star Has Created a Limited-Edition Festive Cake If You Fancy a Sweet White Christmas
Impress your Christmas crew with this snow-dusted vision of cherries, elderflower and white chocolate.
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NewsDeliveroo Has Shut Up Shop in Australia — Effective Immediately
The delivery company has announced that it's wrapping up its Australian operations, entering administration.
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NewsPicolo Is Australia's First Major Low- and No-Booze Drinks Festival Hitting Melbourne in February
A hangover-free tasting fest, complete with the latest Aussie drops, a roller rink and a live cocktail competition.
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NewsEight Laidback Melbourne Bars for Your Next Group Catch-Up (Where You Can Actually Hear Your Mates Talk)
Nab yourself a couch or booth at one of these cosy spots and settle in for some quality time with your crew.
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NewsCP Picks: How Our Editors Are Enjoying Canned Cocktails This Summer
Whether you're sipping on a hot-girl walk or levelling up a dinner party, our editors’ tips ensure espresso martini o’clock is never too far away.
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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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NewsKrispy Kreme Has Dropped a New Range of Doughnut-Inspired Christmas Biscuits for Dogs
This limited-edition lineup of festive 'doggie doughnuts' is made with carob and peanut butter, and comes decorated to suit the season.
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NewsThe First Melbourne Brew Bar From Scottish Beer Giant BrewDog Opens Next Week
The two-level Pentridge outpost boasts a sprawling beer garden and two bars, with 20 taps and a jam-packed menu of pub classics.
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NewsSix Ways to Easily Elevate Your At-Home Summer Cocktail Hour
Brightly hued glassware, salty snacks and stand-out sips: your cheat sheet for a deliciously boozy (and aesthetically pleasing) summer arvo.
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NewsNew Low-Cost Airline Bonza Will Serve Up an All-Australian In-Flight Menu (Including Craft Beer)
Passengers will be able to tuck into mid-flight banana bread waffles and a snag in a bag — and sip Your Mates, Ballistic and Spinifex beers, plus Heaps Normal's Quiet XPA.
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NewsSupernormal Has Claimed the 2022 Melbourne Award for Hospitality
Andrew McConnell’s legendary Flinders Lane diner has taken out top honours in this year's City of Melbourne-run awards.
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FeatureA No-Bullsh•t Guide to Wine
The world of wine is filled with confusion and pretentiousness — and for the average drinker, even picking out a bottle can feel deeply intimidating.
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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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FeatureThe No Bullsh*t Guide to Wine Words
Seasoned wine professionals and lovers of the drink have developed a kind of shorthand when talking about wine.
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NewsFour Pillars and Go-To Skincare Are Bringing Back Their Limited-Edition 'Go-To Gin' Collaboration
After selling out in only five hours last year, this peach-and-pepper-infused gin is coming back for another extremely limited release.
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NewsPiccolina's New Limited-Edition Gelato Cake Will Help Shake Up Your Christmas Dessert Game
This year, swap the classic fruit pud for the Budino di Natale — a multi-layered treat starring three styles of gelato, plus Biscoff crumble, feuilletine and chocolate.
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NewsPearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters' Alex Boon Was Just Named Australia's Best Tequila-Shaking Bartender
The Patrón Perfectionists Australian Cocktail Competition just crowned its 2022 winner, who'll now represent the country at the global finals in March 2023.
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NewsThe Queen Vic Summer Night Market Is Returning for a 15-Week Run with 125-Plus Shops, Stalls and Bars
Spend another summer enjoying global eats, live tunes, pop-up bars and shopping galore.
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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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NewsLune Has Just Dropped Its First-Ever Cookbook So You Can Make Its World-Famous Croissants At Home
The Melbourne-born croissant haven's founder Kate Reid has penned the ultimate tome for baking Lune's beloved flaky pastries — and a heap of its specials.
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NewsHere Are the Aussie Distilleries That Won Big at the 2022 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards
This year's awards saw a record-breaking number of entries across 11 categories.
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NewsTwo Aussie Bars Are Doing $15,000 Gold-Infused Old Fashioneds If You're After a Ridiculously Expensive Drink
On offer in Sydney and Melbourne for Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Week, this cocktail just might be Australia’s most expensive.
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NewsNow Open: The Gold Coast Just Scored Australia's First European-Inspired Floating Beach Club
Head to the Glitter Strip to kick back on daybeds, hang out in cabanas and take a dip in the pool at La Luna, all while overlooking the Marina Mirage.
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NewsCheck Out the Winners of the 2022 Melbourne Royal Wine Awards
Yarra Valley’s very own Oakridge Wines snags The Champion Victorian Winery Trophy.
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NewsMessina Is Releasing a Sticky Date and Toffee Pudding Trifle to Level Up Your Christmas Lunch
The festive season just got tastier — and it even comes topped with an edible white chocolate and coffee chocolate wreath.
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NewsThe Best Things You Can Eat at the 2022 Melbourne Night Noodle Markets
Hoy Pinoy pork belly skewers, Milo-inspired Messina pudding, chicken schnitty bao burgers and gravity-defying noods — consider your Night Noodle Market food itinerary sorted.
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NewsColes Will Trial Its First Store-to-Door Grocery Deliveries via Drone in Southeast Queensland
If you live in Ormeau, Ormeau Hills and Yatala, you'll soon be able to get 500 grocery items flown to your home as part of a new store-to-door drone trial.
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NewsSuzi Cheek's Is the Fun-Loving New Bar Picking Up Where Miss Katie's Crab Shack Left Off
Chef Katie Marron's signature seafood spot is no longer — but she's dreamed up something just as tasty to take its place on Smith Street.
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NewsElectro Duo Peking Duk Just Launched Their Own Non-Alcoholic Beer with the Minds at Sobah
The booze-free sip will be available to buy online — but only for a limited time.
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Feature
The No Bullsh*t Guide to Pairing Wine with Food
Like most things in life, balance is the cornerstone of any good food and wine pairing.
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NewsRené Redzepi's Noma Is Doing a Ten-Week Residency in Kyoto If You Need Another Excuse to Visit Japan
The globally acclaimed Copenhagen restaurant will set up shop at Ace Hotel Kyoto from mid-March to mid-May, coinciding with cherry blossom season.
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NewsGelato Messina Is Releasing Its First-Ever Advent Calendar to Make the Festive Season Extra Delicious
Spend the first 24 days of December eating your way through mini waffle cone bites, salted cashew brittle, Messinatella biscuits, panned Panettone and other Messina treats.
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NewsConcrete Playground's Guide to Getting Into the Halloween Spirit When You're Over 25
If you're pushing 30 and still unsure how to get into the spirit of Halloween, let us guide you.
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NewsSpooky, Sophisticated and Sangria-Soaked: A Guide to Hosting the Ultimate Halloween Dinner Party
Make this Halloween a night to remember.
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NewsMeal Delivery Service Providoor Is Now Doing Same-Day Drop-Offs From Some of Australia's Best Restaurants
Fancy a restaurant-quality meal brought to your door? You now just need to book by 1pm and you'll be feasting at your own dinner table that night.
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NewsSydney's Cult Dessert Joint Tokyo Lamington Is Finally Opening Its First Melbourne Outpost
Sydney's lamington kings are bringing their wild and wonderful baked treats to Carlton.
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NewsBen & Jerry's New Vegan Ice Cream Supports Climate Change Action — and It's Giving Away Free Pints
The ice cream chain will hand out free pints of its new 'This Is Our Whirled' flavour at all scoop stores Australia-wide — but only for four hours on Friday, October 14.
