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NewsKenny Lover Is the Bright Orange Ice Cream and Hot Chip Joint Hitting Thornbury This Spring
Dip your chips into flavours like whisky and wattleseed at this new spot from the teams behind Peaches and Henry Sugar.
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FeaturePerfect Pairing: Ox Cheeks in Red Chilli and Coconut Curry
Lacking dinner inspiration? Spice things up with this fiery chilli and coconut dish.
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NewsThe Sydney Restaurants Lotus Dining's Chris Yan Visits For Inspiration
When he isn't in the kitchen himself, this is where the dumpling master loves to eat.
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NewsCru+ Is the Futuristic New Coffee Shop and Patisserie Hidden Inside a Shopping Centre
Head to Glen Waverley for charcoal salted egg croissants and DIY lunch bentos in a sleek cafe without walls.
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NewsCollingwood's Stomping Ground Is Opening a Brewpub at Melbourne Airport
In an Aussie airport first, it'll even have its own on-site brewery.
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NewsMessina Is Bringing Back 40 of Its Greatest Gelato Hits for One Weekend This Month
Jon Snow, Robert Brownie Jnr and Fairy Bread are all making a comeback.
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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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NewsMelbourne CBD's Massive Food Precinct Ella Has Just Unveiled Its Second Lineup of Vendors
Including a CBD outpost of Blackhearts & Sparrows and a dessert bar by renowned chef Pierrick Boyer.
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NewsBia Hoi Is Glen Waverley's Soon-to-Open Vietnamese Beer Hall and Barbecue Joint
Chef Jerry Mai's newest venture will pair Vietnamese brews with DIY barbecue and rice paper rolls — and bottomless brunch.
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NewsSt Kilda's Matcha Mylkbar Has Launched Vegan Fried Chicken Because KFC Moved In Next Door
To celebrate, it's opening for weekly Fried Chicken Friday dinners with $9 espresso martinis.
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NewsHow to Hibernate This Winter But Still Live Your Best Life
Grab some blankets, invite your mates and cosy into full hibernation the right way.
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NewsPie Thief Is Footscray's New Nostalgia-Heavy Pie Shop with Milos and Vanilla Slice
And it's even got a pie filled with cheesy lasagne.
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NewsThe Former Site of Lounge Will be Loudly Ressurected as Radar Bar and Nightclub
And it’s from the same team behind Section 8, Ferdydurke and The B.East.
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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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NewsThe CBD's Dari Korean Cafe Is Serving up a Jam and Salad Sandwich Made Famous by K-Pop Stars
The double-decker white bread sandwich is a viral YouTube sensation — and now you can eat it for lunch.
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FeatureNew in Town: Bar Margaux
The crew behind The Everleigh and Heartbreaker has opened a new CBD basement bar that serves up French bistro food and cocktails until 5am.
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FeaturePerfect Pairing: Slow-Roasted Beef Rib with Chimichurri
This hearty roast from the Africola chef is perfect for a cold winter's night — and you can recreate it at home.
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Red Rock Deli Secret Supper Recap: Duncan Welgemoed
A look back at all the happenings from Duncan Welgemoed's secret fire-filled dinner.
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NewsThese 250 Australian Restaurants Are Offering Half-Price Meals for Six Weeks
The Fork Festival wants to lure you out of the house for a cheap meal this winter.
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NewsBaskin-Robbins Is Giving Away Free Waffle Sandwiches to Celebrate the Return of 'Stranger Things'
They're an ice cream-filled take on Eleven's favourite snack: Eggos.
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EventHunted+Gathered Gift Shop
Multiple single dates
Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
While the product is usually available online and at specialty grocers, this is a great opportunity to taste, explore and shop the collection in person.
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EventLibrary on the Lawn: Kids Festival at State Library Victoria
Multiple single dates
State Library of Victoria, Melbourne
Add more reading time and kid-friendly entertainment to your summer holidays schedule, from storytime sessions to scavenger hunts.
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EventChristmas Sculpture and Qris Qringle at QV Melbourne
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 - Tue, 6 Jan 2026
QV Melbourne, Melbourne
Christmas has arrived at QV Melbourne, featuring a towering festive sculpture and 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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NewsPatient Wolf Is Opening Victoria's Largest Independent Gin Distillery in Southbank This Spring
It's turning a red brick warehouse into a distillery, bottle shop and 30-seat public bar.
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NewsSuper-Popular All-Vegan Pizzeria Red Sparrow Is Opening a Second Venue in Prahran
The new Chapel Street store will be dishing up a similar offering of plant-based pizzas and craft brews.
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NewsMelbourne's Riverland Has Created a Nostalgic Booze-Infused Hot Milo to Warm You Up This Winter
The Boozy Milo reworks a childhood classic with rum, maple syrup and whipped cream.
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NewsThis Unmissable Natural Wine Party Will Take Over a Historic Estate on the Sapphire Coast
Road trip for a one-off event with fresh oysters, food by LP's Quality Meats, live tunes and some of the country's best natural wine.
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NewsFrance's Mirazur Has Just Been Crowned the Best Restaurant in the World for 2019
This year, no Australian restaurants made the top 50.
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NewsPrahran's Maker & Monger Has Moved into a New Home That's Half-Cheese Shop, Half-Cheese Cafe
The new space in Prahran Market has a custom-built maturation room filled with boutique cheese and a new dine-in menu.
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GuideFive Ways to Get Your Cocktail Fix This Negroni Week in Melbourne
Celebrate 100 years of the drink with magnums, fermented cocktails and prices controlled by how cold it is outside.
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NewsPappaRich Is Launching a Limited-Edition Nasi Lemak Burger This Winter
This Malaysian-style burger is packed with fried chicken, peanuts, sambal and an egg.
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NewsThis Victorian Country Bakery Is Serving Up Australia's Official Best Pie
Country Cob Bakery took out top honours at this year's Best Pie Competition with a caramelised pork and pepper pie — and it's only an hour out of Melbourne.
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NewsLe Charme Is the New CBD Spot with Salted Caramel Espresso Martinis and $9.90 Lunchtime Pho
And you can get six courses for $30 at dinner.
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NewsThe First Half of the World's Best 2019 Restaurants Have Been Announced
And there are some big changes — last year's two top ranking Aussie restaurants have both dropped down the list.
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NewsMessina Will Shave Fresh Truffle Onto Your Gelato for a Limited Time This Winter
Get three grams of truffle shaved onto any flavour you fancy for just $6.
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GuideFive Winter-Appropriate Rooftop Bars to Visit in Melbourne
These rooftops are well-equipped for chilly afternoons and nights, with heaters, bottomless waffles and boozy potions.
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NewsMelbourne Cafe Favourite Pope Joan Has Reopened (Permanently) as an All-Day CBD Eatery
The beloved Brunswick East spot is back — now with gin-spiked chips, bowls of gnocchi and a cake trolley.
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NewsCasa N.O.M. Is Prahran's New Agave-Centric Mezcaleria From the White Oaks Saloon Crew
Heroing top spirits and traditional drinking fare from across Latin America.
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NewsThe Sydney Restaurants Africola's Duncan Welgemoed Visits for Inspiration
Find out which spots set Duncan Welgemoed’s imagination alight — and how this will impact his Red Rock Deli Secret Supper.
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NewsA Yakitori and Sake Bar with an Ex-Yardbird Chef Is Coming to Richmond
The owners of Toji Sake are opening Eazy Peazy.
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NewsDaughter In Law Is Chef Jessi Singh's Latest Rule-Breaking Indian Eatery
Naan pizza, 70s Bollywood tunes and a self-serve bar fridge in a colourful Little Bourke Street space.
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NewsSix Truffle Dishes to Try in Melbourne This Winter
From truffle-salted fries to truffle-filled dumplings and a truffle-spiked cocktails.
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NewsGnoccheria Is Coburg's New Takeaway Pasta Shop with 20 Different Types of Gnocchi
Pick up three-cheese, truffle honey or activated charcoal gnocchi and take it home for an authentic Italian feast (without the effort).
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NewsMurrumbeena Favourite Oasis Has Opened a New Fairfield All-Day Diner, Shop and Cooking School
Stop by for morning orange blossom hotcakes, the brand's famed shawarma wraps at lunch or for an after-work cooking class.
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NewsThe 160-Year-Old Oxford Scholar Has Reopened as a Contemporary Inner-City Drinking Den
The new-look uni student-favourite is now serving craft beers, local gins and beef rib burgers.
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FeatureThe Gin List: Winter
Sophisticated and stylish, the martini is the James Bond of the cocktail world, and as 007 illustrates with his renowned order, there’s more than one way you can take it.
