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NewsScotland's BrewDog Is Set to Open More Venues Across Australia Next Year
Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane will score flagship brew bars before the end of 2021.
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NewsGelatissimo Is Serving Up Gelato Made with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Hershey's Kisses
They're part of a new American-inspired range — and they're available for a limited time.
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NewsTwenty Aussie Venues Are Transforming Into International Holiday Destinations for Summer
You'll be able to sip frozen margaritas surrounded by cacti, eat dumplings under cherry blossom trees and wear flower crowns on Coachella-inspired rooftops at pubs across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide.
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NewsSizzler Will Close Down All of Its Remaining Australian Eateries by Mid-November
After shutting down 19 restaurants since 2015, the all-you-can-eat chain will say goodbye to its last nine stores.
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NewsThe Melbourne Mixtape Vol. 2 Is the New Cocktail Box Showcasing Eight of the City's Best Bars
Bar hop to eight different bars — and try eight different drinks — without spending a pretty penny on Ubers.
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NewsEverything You Need to Know About the Espresso Martini
Discover more about the rich, caffeine-fuelled cocktail — then learn how to make one at home.
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GuideThe 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.
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GuideThe 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.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Matcha in Melbourne
Laced with strawberry, topped with ube cream or spiked with yuzu — however you like it, here's where to get it.
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GuideSip, Snack and Savour: These Melbourne Bars Are Pairing Haku Vodka Martinis with Rice-Inspired Bites
This winter, discover elegant Haku Vodka martinis paired with inventive snacks that celebrate Japanese rice craftsmanship.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Coffee in Melbourne for 2025
Whether you're a coffee snob or an extra-weak latte lover, these top Melbourne coffee roasters and brewers will have what you need.
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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 Best Bars in Melbourne with Beer Gardens and Boozy Courtyards for 2025
Save cosy pub corners for the depths of winter — it's time to drink a brew out in the open at these fab Melbourne beer gardens.
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GuideThe 15 Best Sports Bars and Pubs in Melbourne for 2025
These Melbourne bars and pubs play local and international sporting matches live and loud throughout the week — from AFL, NRL and cricket to soccer, tennis, boxing and basketball.
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GuideMelbourne's 20 Most Popular Bars of 2024
Sprawling breweries, neighbourhood pubs, CBD cocktail spots and cosy wine bars — they’ve all grabbed your attention so far this year.
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NewsEight Melbourne Parks Fit For a BYO Booze Picnic (and Where to Pick Up Snacks Beforehand)
Head to the park for a boozy picnic with the finest snacks you can find along the way.
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NewsMenulog Is Offering Free Delivery for Three Days Next Week
It's available on every order, other than KFC.
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NewsHand Picked Is the New Melbourne Service Delivering Dishes from 30 Pubs, Bars and Restaurants
Order a fix of Hopscotch's cheeseburger spring rolls, a fried chicken burger from Fargo & Co, or even a DIY spritz kit courtesy of The Smith.
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NewsBanjo's Bakery Cafe Has Brought Back Its Double Cheeseburger Pie for a Limited Time
It layers a beef patty, cheese, onion, tomato sauce and mustard in a pastry case — and yes, it includes pickles.
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NewsQantas Is Currently Selling Its Fully Stocked Bar Carts If You Want to Get Boozed on Mini Bottles
So you can plan a night of low-altitude revelry.
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NewsThe Craft & Co Has Released Another Batch of Its Soul-Warming Gingerbread Gin
The spiced seasonal drop is back on shelves, having just landed a medal at the Australian Gin Awards.
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NewsBreaking Point: Six Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Owners on the Hospitality Industry's Future
Unable to open for dine-in until late October under the Victorian Government's roadmap, Melbourne hospitality workers tell us what the next few months (and years) might look like for them.
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RestaurantGigi's Piazza, Red Hill Estate
1208 Mornington-Flinders Road, Main Ridge
The new laidback hang-out spot is suitable for everything from first dates to family days out.
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RestaurantCrittenden Wines & Restaurant
25 Harrisons Road, Dromana
Not only has this renovation given the restaurant a new lease on life, but importantly, it has been a part of a return to its roots.
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RestaurantPunt Road Wines
12 Saint Huberts Road, Coldstream
The new cellar door cements the estate as a must-visit destination in the Yarra Valley, as visitors can experience many of the region's highlights in one convenient location.
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BarLe Bar Supper Club
12 North Concourse, Beaumaris
Raise a crystal glass to French food, fancy drinks and burlesque shows in this Beaumaris bar.
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BarHotel Mexico
238 Whitehall Street, Yarraville
Hotel Mexico is Yarraville's huge group hang spot that's made for margarita-fuelled sessions.
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BarBendigo Hotel Collingwood
125 Johnston Street, Collingwood
Collingwood's legendary live music pub The Bendigo Hotel is back in action thanks to The Mill Brewery Crew.
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BarPunters Club
376 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Millennials and Gen Zs might lament the loss of Kewpie, but Gen X music lovers will rejoice in seeing this old boozer return to Brunswick Street.
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CafeMork Chocolate Looking Glass
13 Centre Place, Melbourne
The site is showcasing the team's unconventional chocolate bars, elaborate drinking chocolates that never made it onto the menu, chocolate cocktail pairings and creative desserts.
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BarWindsor Wine Room
60 Chapel Street, Windsor
Keep it classic with a rosé matched with burrata and oysters, or get a bit more playful by pairing a natty number with jerusalem artichoke and hazelnut gnocchi.
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NewsSix Spins on a Classic Negroni for Every Moment of the Week
Including ones made with rum, whiskey and prosecco.
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NewsHow to Make a Mi-To Shakerato with Kayla Reid from Nick & Nora's
The elegant cocktail celebrates the history of three Italian aperitifs.
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NewsThe City of Melbourne Is Looking to Turn Closed-Down Streets Into Outdoor Dining Spaces
When patrons are allowed to eat in again at the city's hospitality businesses, dining will expand onto footpaths, on-street car parking spaces, laneways and even street space.
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NewsCasa Nata Is Thornbury's Temple of Proper Portuguese Tarts
And it's currently delivering to a rotation of suburbs each week.
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NewsFive Unusual Negroni Recipes You Can Introduce at Your Next Dinner Party
Including ones for fans of espresso martinis and spritzes.
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NewsBen & Jerry's Has Released an OTT Hot Fudge-Topped Ice Cream Pizza
The pizza is the second in a series of crossbreed creations inspired by Australia's favourite fast foods.
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EventChristmas Sculpture and Qris Qringle at QV Melbourne
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - Tue, 6 Jan 2026
QV Melbourne, Melbourne
Christmas at QV Melbourne is back, featuring a towering festive sculpture and the mystery Qris Qringle giveaway loaded with daily prizes.
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EventCoburg Night Market 2025
Thu, 11 Dec 2025, Fri, 12 Dec 2025 and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Bridges Reserve Coburg, Coburg
This much-loved night market returns to Melbourne's north, bringing three nights of live music, food trucks, artisan stalls and family-friendly activities.
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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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EventSummer Music Series at Mr Mills
Multiple single dates
Mr Mills, Melbourne
Step into this chic late-night basement bar, where high-energy DJs will groove through the early hours all summer long.
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EventMidsumma Festival 2026
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 - Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
Victoria's major LGBTQIA+ arts and cultural celebration is back, delivering over 250 events that champion queer creativity and community.
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EventLu-Niverse: Countess Luann at Melbourne Recital Centre
Mon, 23 Feb, 2026
Melbourne Recital Centre, Southbank
Be cool, as this reality TV star brings her infectious energy to Melbourne for a tea-spilling deep dive into a slew of wild moments.
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EventSalomon x BTV Run Club
Sat, 6 Dec and Sat, 13 Dec 2025
Albert Park, Albert Park
Everyone is invited on two runs in Albert Park, plus a daily run club bringing wholesome mornings to the four-day festival at Barunah Plains.
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EventCarlsberg Beach Club
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 - Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Frankston Waterfront, Frankston
Get ready for European holiday vibes, sunset sessions, and free live music just 45 minutes from Melbourne.
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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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EventVinnies Fitzroy Good Gift Pop-Up Market
Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 24 Dec 2025
Vinnies Fitzroy, Fitzroy
Save cash, reduce your environmental impact and give back to the community, as this curated pop-up market offers stellar pre-loved Christmas shopping.
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NewsArbory's Floating Bar Is Returning to the Yarra with Aussie Beach House Vibes and an Onboard Pool
It'll start sailing in late October, with cocktails on tap and two bars.
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NewsRing-Ski Bring-Ski Is Pierogi Pierogi's New Polish Food and Vodka Delivery Service
Feast on freshly made pierogi and Polish booze, without leaving the house.
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NewsThis Is What Dining Out in Melbourne Could Look Like This Summer
Get set for perspex screens, footpath tables and parks transformed into pop-up dining precincts.
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NewsHeaps Normal Is the New Brewery Making Big-Flavoured Beer with Zero Hangovers
It's out to normalise mindful drinking via a line of booze-free beers, starting with this Quiet XPA.
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NewsKoko Black Has Released a Luxe Range of Iced VoVo, Lamington and Crackle-Inspired Chocolates
These nostalgic desserts turn old-school Australian favourites into decadent new sweet treats.
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NewsIKEA Is Bringing Its New Meatless Meatballs to Australia from Next Month
They look and taste just like the meaty version — but they're made with pea protein and other vegetables.
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NewsMelbourne's Outdoor Dining Scene Is Set to Increase with a NYC-Style Plan on the Cards
With "predominantly outdoor seated service only" announced as part of step three of Vic Gov's roadmap, the City of Melbourne wants to help businesses level-up their al fresco game.
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NewsChair-Dancing, Online Vinyl Sales and Community: How Cottonmouth Records is Surviving 2020
"Our reward is people coming in and enjoying our venue."
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NewsClick for Vic Lets You Support Small Businesses by Shopping Scores of Locally Made Goodies
A new one-stop online shop for all things local.
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NewsFive Epic Melbourne Burgers to Order When You Want to Treat Yourself
Wagyu cheeseburgers, plant-based patties and eye-watering sauce could be winging their way to you at the click of a couple of buttons.
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NewsBen Bayly's Contemporary New Zealand Restaurant Has Opened in Commercial Bay
Take a nationwide food tour at this inventive new restaurant in downtown Auckland.
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NewsThis New Koala-Shaped Paddle Pop Is Helping to Support and Raise Funds for Wildlife Conservation
The new ice cream marks the start of a new partnership between Paddle Pop and wildlife rescue organisation WIRES.
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NewsMas Tamales Is Now Delivering Traditional Mexican Food Across the Inner North
Get traditionally made, hand-wrapped tamales dropped to your door.
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News'Raph's Mean Cuisine' Is the Melbourne-Made Online Cooking Show Showcasing 80s Food Favourites
It's hosted by Beatbox Kitchen, All Day Donuts and Juanita Peaches' Raph Rashid — and everything from apricot chicken to Mars bar slice is on the menu.
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NewsFour Life-Changing Lessons in Resilience Learned By Local Businesses This Year
There's no doubt Australia's hospo industry is a resilient bunch. So what can we learn from 2020 so far?
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NewsFive Ways These Aussies Changed Their Businesses to Thrive in Lockdown and Beyond
"We've learnt not to take anything for granted."
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NewsVictoria's Country Cob Bakery Is Officially Serving Up Australia's Best Pie (Again)
And it's currently offering delivery to all of metropolitan Melbourne.
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GuideFive Top-Notch Victorian Winemakers to Get Behind If You're Committed to Supporting and Drinking Local
Sip and celebrate the state's best independent vinos.
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NewsMessina Has Created a Decadent New White Chocolate Version of Its Coco Pops Gelato
It's called 'Just Like a White Chocolate Milkshake' — and it's only available for a week.
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GuideFive Victorian Distilleries You Can Support with Your Next Cruisy Afternoon Cocktail
Splash one of these standout spirits into your glass — and vote for your favourite to be stocked in more BWS stores across the state.
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NewsMake-Out Meals Is the New Subscription Meal Kit with Recipes from Renowned Melbourne Restaurants
Whip up the pumpkin, gorgonzola and walnut risotto from Tipico or master La Tortilleria’s fish tacos.
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NewsBulla's Cinema Choc Tops Have Landed Back in Victorian Freezer Aisles for a Limited Time
The frosty cinema snacks have returned to supermarkets.
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NewsBrewDog Is Giving Away 'Dogkeeper' Packages to Dog-Loving Beer Drinkers and Their Pooches
With four brews for humans and a special beer for dogs.
