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NewsMelbourne Cocktail Haven Byrdi Has Scored a Ranking in The World's 50 Best Bars 51-100 List
The CBD bar was the only Aussie to make this year's extended list, with the top 50 set to be revealed next week.
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NewsTen Plant-Based Snacks to Track Down in Melbourne When You Want to Treat Yourself Responsibly
Sweet, savoury and somewhere in between, these treats are big on flavour (and free of animal products, too).
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NewsHere's Which Aussie Distilleries Won Big at the 2021 Australian Distilled Spirits Awards
Last night's awards ceremony saw plenty of love for Victorian-born spirits and a huge victory for South Australia's Never Never Distilling Co.
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NewsRenowned Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Bringing His Rescheduled Speaking Tour to Australia in January
Learn a few tips and tricks from the trailblazing chef, author and restaurateur.
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FeatureA Bluffer's Guide to Cognac
Is it brandy? Is it wine? Well, yes and no — cognac is somewhere in between. We take a closer look at one of the world’s most misunderstood spirits.
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NewsSix Simple Whisky Serves for Every Type of Event You'll Be Hosting This Summer
These easy-to-make tipples will impress no matter the occasion.
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GuideEmbrace the Indoors: Ten Activities in Melbourne's Inner South for When the Weather Isn't Cooperating
Rug up and be entertained this winter whether you're looking for ideal coffee spots in Albert Park or hot yoga in St Kilda.
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GuideThe Best Sandwiches to Get Your Hands on in Melbourne
When you're craving comfort (and a little adventure), these lunchtime treats tick all the right boxes.
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GuideHealthy(ish) Brunch Dishes to Make You Feel Human Again After a Night Out
From Middle Eastern and Sri Lankan-inspired breakfasts to the classic eggs benny, here’s how to kick the hangover with a filling and relatively healthy feed.
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GuideFive Cult Desserts to Seek Out in Melbourne That Won't Break the Bank
Sink your teeth into a fluffy cheesecake, crack into a pavlova or delight in the combo of peanut butter, chocolate and caramel in these popular Melbourne sweets.
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GuideMelbourne's Best New Cafes of 2017
Honouring the best new additions to Melbourne's cafe scene this year.
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NewsSix Personalised Gifts for the Person You Want to Go that Extra Mile for this Christmas
Show them you care with a gift that has their name on it — literally.
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NewsPearl Diver Cocktails & Oysters Is the Glam New Bar From the Speakeasy Group
Roll in for fresh Aussie oysters served in a multitude of styles, matched with innovative cocktails packed full of complexity.
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NewsFlorescence Is the New Homegrown Gin Crafted on Plants from the Royal Botanic Gardens
Made in collaboration with award-winning distillery Anther, it features botanicals like alpine pepper, violet kunzea and finger lime.
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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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FeatureConnoisseur's Roving Ice Cream Truck Is Handing Out Free Ice Cream All Around Melbourne
Want to get your hands on free ice cream?
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CafeBakemono Bakers
273 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
The signature baked goods, including almond and yuzu croissants, blueberry danishes, and honey, sesame and sea salt scrolls, keep customers coming back time and time again.
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CafeResidence at the Potter
815 Swanston Street, Parkville
Breezy cafe by day, quietly elegant fine diner by night — Residence at the Potter is redefining what on-campus dining looks like.
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CafeLocal Folk
43 Epsom Road, Kensington
In a pocket of Melbourne teeming with cafes, this is the pick of the locals.
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CafeBrunetti Classico Boutique Coburg
107 Newlands Road, Coburg North
Drop by Brunetti Classico's Coburg concept store for cake consultations and takeaway bites.
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CafeThe Continental
171 Johnston Street, Collingwood
You can play free pool and tuck into Med-inspired loaded sangas at this Collingwood cafe.
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NewsMoon Dog Brewing Is Kicking Off Summer by Giving Away a Heap of Free Fizzer Alcoholic Seltzers
Bring your vessel to Moon Dog's breweries to nab a free drink — or head to a number of other spots around the city, Sydney and Adelaide for a free schooner.
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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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NewsConnie's Pizzeria Is Getting Its Own Dedicated Space Directly Above Heartbreaker
Hold onto your parmesan shaker, people — because Connie's new home will feature a rooftop deck along with its signature NYC pizzas.
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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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NewsMelbourne's Citywide Food Festival New Year Street Feasts Is Returning to Send Off 2021
The al fresco food festival will return for its second year, featuring eight outdoor dining precincts across 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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EventFrank Green Warehouse Clearance
Thu, 16 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Melbourne Showgrounds, Ascot Vale
The water bottle is free if your name's monogrammed on it.
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EventDiana Desensi x Dan Lidgard at Bau Bau
Sat, 2 May, 2026
Bau Bau Dining, Mount Eliza
The pair will come together for one-night only to showcase premium ingredients and Italian cookery.
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EventMahjong Nights at Moondrop Bar
Sun, 12 Apr and Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Moondrop Bar, Fitzroy
Swap screens for tiles, as this twice-monthly mahjong night serves up high-stakes strategy, social fun and a Chinese-inspired cocktail menu.
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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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EventBook Doof — A Reading Rave at Revolver
Sat, 30 May, 2026
Revolver Upstairs, Prahran
Transforming the dance floor into a cosy book-lovers' den, this community-driven reading event is raising funds for Indigenous literacy.
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EventButterboy Melbourne Central Pop-Up
Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
Sydney's cookie king is returning to Melbourne for round two — and this time it's giving locals an exclusive first bite of a soon-to-launch treat.
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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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NewsMajor Mitchell Has Landed in Carnegie and It's Very, Very Pink
Housed in the old 1950s Glen Huntly post office, this pink-hued cafe serves up a Pina Colada ice-cream on waffles.
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NewsPidapipo Has Announced a Limited-Edition Gelato Christmas Cake and Yes, We've Already Ordered
Tronchetto di Natale is what some people might call a Yule log. We’ve decided to call it a Gelato Finger.
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NewsKoko Black's Head Chocolatier Remco Brigou on the Art of Chocolate
"I love chocolate and the possibilities are endless. It truly is a dream job."
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NewsFour Pillars and Go-To Skincare Have Joined Forces to Create New Limited-Edition 'Go-To Gin'
For those nights where you need to slap on a face mask, pour a G&T and put your phone on 'Do Not Disturb'.
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NewsMessina Is Releasing a Gold-Topped Choc-Hazelnut Trifle to Level Up Your Christmas Lunch
It comes stacked with chocolate mud cake, Messinatella fudge, caramelised white choc mousse and more — and paired with a gingerbread and dark choc chip cookie pie.
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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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NewsFarmer's Daughters Has Taken Out the Annual Melbourne Award for Hospitality in 2021
Alejandro Saravia's three-level restaurant and bar has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability and championing local Gippsland produce.
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NewsSydney Butcher Victor Churchill Has Opened a New Melbourne Shop Complete with a Wine Bar and Charcuterie Counter
Dressed in a dramatic vision of marble and metallics, it also boasts an onsite food store, wine selection and soon-to-launch dinner offering.
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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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NewsFable Is Melbourne's Highest Rooftop Bar and the City's Newest Drinking Destination
14 storeys up, this new Mediterranean-inspired beauty is pairing panoramic city views with clever cocktails.
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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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NewsCBD Rooftop Bar Good Heavens Is Undergoing a Hefty Expansion That'll Triple Its Size
The venue's owners are taking over the space next door — and also opening their new Americana-style bar Springrock downstairs.
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NewsHigher Order Is the New Perception-Shaking Immersive Dining Series with Food by Scott Pickett
This 90-minute experience delivers a feast for all senses, fusing art, performance, design, music and innovative eats.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting Another Dining Rebate Scheme That'll Give You $150 Off Meals in the City
Now called 'Midweek Melbourne Money', it'll offer 30-percent rebates on dining in the CBD, Lygon Street, North Melbourne, Southbank, South Wharf and Docklands between Monday–Thursday.
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GuideTen Gift Ideas for People Who Love Australian Cuisine (Because Who Doesn't?)
From picturesque oyster feasts to bush tucker tastings, these food-filled adventures make for ideal pressies.
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NewsThis Christmas Tinnie Tree Is Stacked with Craft Beers to Make Your Festive Season Extra Merry
Forget regular Christmas trees — this brew-filled version makes a very jolly (and boozy) centrepiece.
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NewsInternet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Have Launched Their Own Beer Just in Time for Summer
Better Beer is a zero-carb, zero-sugar lager that Ford jokes is "healthier than broccoli".
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NewsChris Lucas and Never Never Distilling Have Created an Exclusive New Oyster Shell-Based Gin
This new sip is a big, fresh expression of the Aussie coastline — crafted using oyster shells from Kangaroo Island as well as a host of seaside botanicals.
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NewsThe Bellarine Peninsula's Portarlington Grand Hotel Will Reopen This Summer After a Multimillion-Dollar Makeover
The historic site will feature 18 boutique hotel rooms and four revamped hospitality spaces, including a new bistro, beer garden and picnic lawn.
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NewsImpossible Foods Is Finally Serving Up Its Plant-Based Beef Alternative in Australia
Burger chain Grill'd has added four Impossible burgers to its menu, while Sydney favourite Butter is doing an Impossible pop-up with katsu, cheeseburgers and chilli cheese fries.
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NewsHot Damn: Mat's Hot Shop Brings a Dedicated Hot Sauce 'Tasting Room' to Collingwood
Online chilli playground Mat's Hot Shop is opening an innovative bricks 'n' mortar concept store in the heart of Collingwood.
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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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NewsDate-Night Spots in Melbourne for When One of You Eats Plant-Based But the Other Doesn't (Yet)
Date night just got wholesome.
