Where to Eat, Drink and Find Some Culture in Melbourne's CBD After Dark

From late-night D&Ms over jukebox tunes to a gooey truffle cheese toastie to soak it all up.

Melbourne's Best New Pubs of 2018

Honouring the best new additions (and returns) to Melbourne's pub scene this year.

Melbourne's Best New Bars of 2018

The city's very best boozy additions of the year.

Best of 2018 Melbourne

These 36 outstanding Melbourne ventures have been handpicked by Concrete Playground for their combination of originality, innovation, creativity, approachability and sustainability.

Melbourne's Best New Restaurants of 2018

Honouring the very best new additions to Melbourne's restaurant scene this year.

Melbourne's Best New Cafes of 2018

These six cafes serve up more than just top-notch coffee.

Melbourne Music Institution The Espy Will Make Its Long-Awaited Return This Week

The revamped venue now has a whopping 12 bars, two restaurants and three live music stages across its six levels.

Acclaimed Japanese Fine Diner Kazuki's Is Opening Its Doors in Carlton This Week

The split-level restaurant will serve Japanese-meets-European dishes such as kingfish sashimi, sea urchin with russet potato chips and yoghurt sorbet with Anzac biscuit crumbs.

Europe's First Underwater Restaurant Is Now Taking Reservations

Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

The Coventry Is South Melbourne's New Greenery-Filled Daytime Eatery

Drop in for French toast with berries or Korean fried chicken and waffles opposite South Melbourne Market.

You Can Now Get Boxes of Rescued Food from Lentil As Anything Delivered Right to Your Door

A six-kilogram box of seasonal produce, pantry staples and bread will cost you just $25, ordered via Uber Eats.

Weirdoughs Is Melbourne's New Unconventional, All-Vegan Pastry Destination

Serving untraditional pastry treats — including square croissants and Aperol spritz doughnuts — and party vibes, all day and all night.

Gelato Messina Is Releasing Another Trifle to Take Your Christmas Lunch to the Next Level

Tell your nan she doesn't need to make a trifle this year.

Sweden's New Disgusting Food Museum Includes Aussie Favourites Like Vegemite and Musk Sticks

Jell-o salad, mouse wine and Sardinian maggot-infested cheese also rank among the museum's exhibits.

These Striking 3D-Printed Chocolates Are Like Cadbury Roses for Millennials

Designed by Melbourne artist Ryan L Foote, the chocolates include flavours like smashed avo, egg tart, french toast and finger lime.

A 'Simpsons'-Themed Flaming Moe's Bar Is Popping Up in Australia

Here's your chance to try the fiery, cough syrup-heavy drink — and some Duff beer.

Melbourne's Much-Loved State of Grace Has Reopened in the CBD with a New Hidden Drinking Den

The inner-city hot spot has a new home on King Street, but the same glam looks and inventive drinks.

You Can Now Get Your Hands on a World-First Cannabis-Infused Gin Made Right Here in Australia

The Myrcene Hemp Gin is crafted in Melbourne by the The Cannabis Co.

Stomping Ground Has Opened a Pop-Up Beer Garden at Melbourne Airport

Featuring deck chairs, sports screens and a hefty range of locally brewed craft beers on tap to help ease that pre-flight stress

Melbourne's Vintage Tram Restaurant Could Be Returning to the Tracks

Colonial Tramcar Restaurant has the opportunity to borrow a newly upgraded W8-class tram to use while its own carriages get much-needed safety upgrades.

This South Australian Distillery Has Unveiled Its Festive 2018 Christmas Gin

The new Prohibition Liquor Co. gin taps festive flavours of fig, orange and cinnamon, for a syrupy, spicy Yuletide drink.

A Harry Potter-Themed 'Potions' Bar Is Popping Up in Australia

The latest themed event will see you attend a boozy Hogwarts potions class.

The Beach Hotel Is the Latest Bayside Boozer to Receive a Drastic Makeover

The Albert Park pub has scored a new look and revamped offering, which includes refined pub classics and a sprawling list of wines.

Five Restaurants Where You Can Earn a New Crypto Food Currency at Every Meal

Plus those celebrating this new currency with free secret snacks.

Gelato Messina Has Unveiled Its Filipino-Inspired Melbourne Night Noodle Markets Menu

It's going to be a sweet two weeks.

Melbourne Breakfast Spots to Try

Rise and shine, Melbourne — these are breakfasts worth getting up early for.

Malaysian Favourite GO Noodle House Has Opened Its First Aussie Outpost in Melbourne's CBD

It's slinging its signature noodle soups, homemade pan mee and one giant bowl (which is free if you finish in 30 minutes).

Four Pillars Is About to Release Its 2018 Christmas Gin So You Can Get Drunk on Pudding with Nan

The annual release sees Christmas puddings distilled with spicy botanicals to create a truly festive tipple.

Chacho's Is Windsor's Fun New Mexican-Inspired Pizzeria and Tequila Bar

It's pairing agave with untraditional pizza toppings like corn chips, mole and pork crackling.

Rustica Has Opened a New Bakery and Cafe with an Ex-Chin Chin Chef in Melbourne's West

And it's launching with 100 free coffees and croissants.

The Best Bars in Brunswick

From karaoke joints and Afro jazz haunts to cosy aperitivo bars and quiet cocktail dens, here's where to drink on Lygon Street and Sydney Road.

USA Burger Joint Carl's Jr Is Launching Its First Melbourne Store

And it's giving away a year's worth of free food to the first 50 customers.

Ten Top-Notch Regional Restaurants with Their Own Kitchen Gardens and Farms

Get out of the city and really sink your teeth into spring at these fine diners.

Piccolina Gelateria Has Opened a Neat New Italian Ice Cream Shop in St Kilda

The beachside store boasts 20 flavours and a chocolate fountain pouring house-made Nutella all day long.

Melbourne's Famed Vintage Tram Restaurant Has Left the Tracks Amid Safety Concerns

At this stage, the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant might not be back till 2020.

Melbourne Airport Could Score a New Rooftop Bar and Restaurant as Part of Its $500 Million Makeover

Along with 30 new shops, lounges and a 464-room hotel.

400 Gradi Is Launching Its New Yarra Valley Digs with a Weekend of Free Pizza

The pizzeria's new site will open in partnership with — and within — the Rochford Wines Yarra Valley estate.

Grand Lafayette Is Prahran's New All-Day Eatery Serving Up $33 All-You-Can-Eat Japanese Feasts

And during the day it's serving up vibrant Asian-inspired brunches, raindrop cakes and top-notch coffee.

This New Australian Drinks Service Delivers a Heap of Cocktails to Your Door Each Month

The catch? You just need to stir, shake and build them yourself.

Archie Brothers Is Melbourne's New Circus-Themed Arcade Bar for Kidults

The activity-filled warehouse from the team behind Holey Moley features dodgem cars, Mario Kart, bowling and colourful cocktails.

Nigella Lawson Is Coming Back to Australia to Talk All Things Food

The celebrity chef will return in early 2019 for her new interactive conversation series, An Evening with Nigella Lawson.

Six Game-Changing Victorian Distilleries You May Not Have Heard Of (Yet)