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NewsThese Australian Pubs Will Be Serving Free Hard-Earned VBs This Weekend
VB is shouting a round of free beers all across Australia this Sunday.
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NewsSlice Shop Is Footscray's New Corner Store Slinging New York-Style Pizza
Pizza by the slice from the team behind Burn City Smokers.
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NewsSeven Things You Need to Experience at This Wine Festival Happening Over the June Long Weekend
Let the country air stir your appetite for Heathcote on Show.
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FeatureNew in Town: Stamford Park
This magnificently restored 1882 homestead has been reimagined into a posh cafe, with dining rooms, a beautiful landscaped garden, courtyard, glorious vegie patch and chook house.
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NewsEl Camino Cantina Is Fitzroy's Colourful New Tex-Mex Joint from the Rockpool Dining Group
The 400-seat eatery will feature giant margaritas and a slew of Tex-Mex dishes.
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NewsLupo Is Scott Pickett's Soon-to-Open Collingwood Pasta Bar
It's opening this June with spanner crab lasagne, squid ink linguine and a 120-strong wine list.
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GuideThe 40 Best Bars in Melbourne for 2025
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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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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GuideThe 21 Best Wine Bars in Melbourne for 2025
A guide for any wine lover in Melbourne, whether you want strictly organic, biodynamic and local drops or you don't really care — as long as they taste good and don't cost a fortune.
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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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GuideThe Best Brewery Bars in Melbourne for 2024
Sip chilled pints just metres from away where the beer was was brewed at these much-loved taprooms.
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GuideThe 22 Best Pubs in Melbourne
Looking for a new local? This list of classic Melbourne boozers and more contemporary gastropubs will suit all beer and parma enthusiasts.
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Red Rock Deli Secret Supper Recap: Adam Liaw
A look back at all the happenings from Adam Liaw's secret dinner inspired by Red Rock Deli's new limited-edition chips.
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NewsA Huge New Three-Storey Asian Dining Precinct Is Coming to Box Hill
It's being touted as Melbourne's new 'Chinatown'.
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NewsMaha East Is Shane Delia's Fun New Middle Eastern Wine Bar in Windsor
Come June, you'll be able to visit Chapel Street for a plate of turkish delight doughnuts — or taramasalata-filled fried buns — and a famed Pomegranate Sour.
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GuideFour Coeliac Australia-Accredited Spots Where You Can Get a Good Gluten-Free Feed in Melbourne
If you're coeliac, you're probably used to missing out on late-night gyros and actually good chewy pizza bases — until now.
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NewsTamura Is Fitzroy's New Home of Sake, Vinyl and Japanese Bar Snacks
Go for the matcha IPAs and Japanese fried chicken and stay to dig through the record collection.
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NewsStraight Outta Saigon Is the CBD's New Neon-Lit Vietnamese Joint
Opening in the former Twenty-Pho Seven spot, the new restaurant still serves up pho and cocktails — but not 24 hours a day.
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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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BarChampagne Problems
238 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
If you loved drinking and dancing at Evie’s Disco Diner but now feel a little too old for it, consider a trip to its older sibling in the CBD.
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BarGreenhart Camberwell
1226 Toorak Road, Camberwell
This Melbourne wine bar is straying away from the usual European influences, instead showing how contemporary Asian food and Australian wines can be a perfect pairing.
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RestaurantHotel Lona
473 Nepean Highway, Frankston
A two-level venue with a restaurant, public bar and rooftop in one of Frankston’s oldest buildings.
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BarMoon Dog Wild West
54 Hopkins Street, Footscray
Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.
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NewsFamed Canadian Chef Matty Matheson Is Heading Down Under for a Nationwide Speaking Tour
He'll chat food, mental health and the #MeToo movement in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
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NewsYou'll Soon Be Able to Stay In (and Grab a Snack At) a Pop-Up Taco Bell Hotel
Think taco-themed rooms, tacos for breakfast and taco-inspired poolside cocktails.
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NewsHanoi Hannah Vol. II Has Unveiled Its Roomy New Elsternwick Home
With space for 100, it's twice the size of the original — and boasts a brand-new lineup of food and cocktails
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NewsKing and Godfree's Sleek Wine Bar Agostino Is the Latest Italian Addition to Lygon Street
Housed in the iconic King and Godfree building, it's serving northern Italian drinking fare and a covetable selection of vino
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NewsFive Must-Hit Wineries That'll Make You Never Want to Leave Tasmania
Sip at your own risk. You may never want to return home.
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NewsFive Indulgent Tasmanian Restaurants Guaranteed to Warm Your Soul This Winter
Settle in for cosy meals of local produce and unique wines.
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EventBaker's Dozen
Sat, 29 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Federation Square, Melbourne
Melbourne's most-loved bakers and pastry icons are coming together for a huge pop-up bake shop at Fed Square.
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EventMoon Dog Bus and Beer Crawl
Sat, 22 Mar, 2025
Moon Dog World, Preston
Sample every brewery under the Moon Dog name on this intra-city adventure, which is travelling from Preston to Footscray for beers, bites and mechanical bull rides.
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EventPoodle Bar & Bistro's Fifth Birthday
Sun, 9 Mar, 2025
Poodle Bar & Bistro, Fitzroy
This birthday bash features hot Italian sandos, cocktails and other sips, and late-night DJs whipping up a ruckus.
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EventMoomba Festival
Thu, 6 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar 2025
Yarra River, Melbourne
Viral stars are taking over Fed Square, human-powered gliders will defy physics and 1300 performers are set to enliven the streets across five days of fun.
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EventWindsor Wine Room x St Hugo
Mon, 10 Mar - Sun, 23 Mar 2025
Windsor Wine Room, Windsor
Fine, Barossa red wine and fresh pasta pairings, just in time for autumn.
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EventFesta Del Pomodoro at Mister Bianco
Tue, 18 Mar and Wed, 19 Mar 2025
Mister Bianco, Kew
Celebrate the art of sugo-making with a three-course meal and cooking demo at this Italian restaurant in Kew.
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EventLightscape Melbourne
Fri, 20 Jun - Sun, 10 Aug 2025
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens, South Yarra
Another winter, another lit-up garden display, with this after-dark festival getting Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne a-glowing.
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EventMelbourne International Flower and Garden Show
Wed, 26 Mar - Sun, 30 Mar 2025
Carlton Gardens, Carlton
This five-day flower and garden fest features landscaping inspiration, workshops for plant lovers, art exhibitions and a special after-dark experience.
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EventBBQs of the World
Sun, 30 Mar, 2025
Dandenong Market, Dandenong
Discover what makes barbecue the oldest cuisine in the world, complete with sumptuous bites from West Africa to Brazil.
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EventThat's Amore Cheese Ricotta Festival
Sun, 30 Mar, 2025
That's Amore Cheese, Thomastown
For one day only, the Thomastown lot will be filled with food stalls, bars, and a stage hosting cooking masterclasses and live music performances.
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NewsWhat to Expect at This Upcoming Food and Wine Soiree Held in a Wildlife Sanctuary
A wine festival that's a little wilder.
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We're Giving Away Passes for You and Your Mates to This Mini Festival in a Wildlife Sanctuary
Spend your long weekend sipping merlot and meeting marsupials — on us.
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NewsRichmond's Baby Pizza Is Serving Up a New Menu of Your Wildest Cheese Dreams
Warm up with four-cheese calzone, baked brie and cacio e pepe served straight from a cheese wheel.
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NewsFitzroy Institution Bimbo Deluxe Is Ready to Open Its Doors — and Sling $4 Pizzas — Once More
After a fire forced the bar to close last year, it's finally set to reopen with a refreshed fit-out, menu and weekly program.
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NewsBad Decisions Is Fitzroy's New Neon-Lit Late-Night Drinking Den
Serving cans of craft beers and clever cocktails from a cosy, neon-lit space on Johnston Street.
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NewsThe Fox & Daisy Is Flemington's New Neighbourhood Wine Bar and Bottle Shop
The new drinking hole is a much-needed addition for an area better-known for its great laksa than bars.
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NewsMenulog Is Slinging a Heap of Free Meals in Melbourne This Week
Head to Flinders Street Station for free poké, tacos, souvlaki and more.
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NewsFuture Mountain Is Melbourne's New Brewery and Taproom with a Focus on Funky Wild Ales
Stop by to sink a peach sour or bourbon oatmeal stout surrounded by oak barrels.
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NewsWe're Giving Away an Epic Trip to Sydney for Two During Vivid
Enjoy Sydney's festival of lights with luxe meals, a harbour cruise and a shopping spree — on us.
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NewsA Shoestring Guide to the UK's Scenic South
Discover the best of the UK's culture, historical landmarks and natural wonders without blowing big bucks.
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NewsA Pokemon-Inspired Bar Is Popping Up in Australia So You Can Catch 'Em All Over a Cocktail
The Pokebars will pop up in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with themed food, cocktails and 'battles'.
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NewsThe Sydney Restaurants Former MasterChef Australia Winner Adam Liaw Visits for Inspiration
Discover where the Australian Malaysian celebrity chef loves to eat.
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NewsA Food Lover's Guide to Margaret River
Indulge in one of Australia's most epicurean seaside destinations.
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NewsMelbourne's 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar Has Claimed the Title of Best Pizza In Australia
The winning pizza features ingredients specific to Italy's Parma region, including mozzarella fior di latte, rocket, prosciutto di Parma and Grana Padano parmesan.
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NewsAn Essential Guide to Margaret River's Must-Visit Wineries
Start planning a visit to WA — from organic farms to stately cellar doors, this region has some of the best wine in the country.
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NewsGelatissimo Has Released a New Gelato Flavour for (Very Good) Dogs
The new Pawesome Peanut Butter gelato is safe for humans and pooches alike — and it's also vegan.
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NewsFitzroy's Ichi Ni Nana Now Boasts Its Own Basement Izakaya Karaoke Den
The underground Sing Song Room is now available for groups to belt out some bangers over sushi and beer.
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GuideFour Bars Pouring Caribbean-Influenced Cocktails to Keep Those Summer Vibes Alive This Winter
Remain blissfully unaware that summer's over with this selection of tropical tipples.
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NewsYou Can Now Drink Your Vegemite on Toast Thanks to Archie Rose's New Spirit
ArchieMite is made from Pepe Saya butter, a house-blend of 'mite' spreads and Sonoma sourdough toast.
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NewsHere's What You Can Eat for $28 in Melbourne's CBD
Twenty-one fried pumpkin cakes or one very (very) good katsu sandwich here? You decide.
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NewsRichmond's Future Future Has Dropped a New Lunchtime Ramen Menu for Winter
Ditch the desk sandwich for an umami-rich pork belly bowl or a mushroom-topped vego version.
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NewsLiminal Is The New CBD Dining Hub from the Team Behind Top Paddock and Higher Ground
Taking over the lobby of the T&G Building, the multi-faceted venue will be a drop-in spot for city dwellers wanting breakfast, lunch or after-work drinks.
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NewsSt Ali Has Landed at the Airport So Now You Can Drink an Actually Good Coffee Before Your Flight
Say farewell to subpar Maccas coffee.
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NewsFive Breweries Guaranteed to Keep You Warm on a Tasmanian Winter Getaway
Where to sip a cold one on the island state.
