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NewsThe Dexter Team Has Opened a New No-Rules Barbecue Joint in the CBD
Cheek has opened on the first floor of the team's new three-level venue, with an upstairs bar and rooftop opening in the upcoming weeks.
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NewsLune Croissanterie's New CBD Store Is Open and Baking from This Morning
Swing by for freshly baked treats — including those cult-favourite almond croissants — from 7am weekdays.
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NewsRichmond's Bahari Has Opened a New Upstairs Space with Greek Cocktails and Moussaka Toasties
The Modern Greek restaurant has expanded.
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NewsPiccolina Gelateria Is Opening a New Ice Cream Shop in St Kilda Next Month
The beachside store will boast 20 gelati and a chocolate fountain pouring house-made Nutella all day long.
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NewsArbory's Floating Bar Has Returned to the Yarra for Another Summer of Drinks on the River
This year, it's inspired by seaside villages on Italy's Cinque Terre.
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NewsFuture Future Is Richmond's Moody New Modern Japanese Eatery
The restaurant and bar is slinging meatball katsu-sandos, donburi bowls, cocktails and rare Japanese sake.
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NewsTen Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants You Should Visit in Victoria
Life is short, so it's imperative that once in a while you plan a road-trip to sample some of regional Victoria's exceptional food.
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GuideThe 25 Best Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025
From high-flying fine-diners in the CBD to tried-and-true neighbourhood haunts — these are the Melbourne restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).
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GuideThe 50 Best Restaurants in the Melbourne CBD for 2025
Whether you're after fine-diners or cheap eats, you're truly spoilt for choice when looking for places to eat in Melbourne's CBD.
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NewsWhere to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Melbourne
Whether you like your scoops creamy, salty, vegan or sandwiched, you can find them in our guide.
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GuideThe Best Private Dining Rooms in Melbourne
These private dining rooms have you got you covered from private bartenders to suckling pigs, martini trolleys to luxurious sashimi platters.
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GuideThe Best Seafood Restaurants in Melbourne
Here's where to find Melbourne's best seafood — across fine-diners, messy crab shacks, local neighbourhood eateries and lavish omakase haunts.
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GuideThe Best Bakeries in Melbourne
Crusty sourdough loaves, flaky croissants, shiopans and shokupans, cookies and doughnuts, bagels and ficelles, pies and pasties, and everything in between.
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GuideThe Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne
You're in for good times, flowing drinks and belly-filling feeds at these Greek establishments.
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NewsThese Are the 15 Best Set Menus in Melbourne for Under $100
From set menus with a side of karaoke to omakase-style degustations, Greek feasts to vegan banquets, these are the best feed me menus around town.
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NewsThe Best Places to Take Your Dad This Father's Day in Melbourne
Here are the best ways to treat dad this Father's Day from yum cha feasts and luxe lunches, to free hair cuts, special Sunday Roasts and limited edition desserts.
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NewsMelbourne's Pop-Up Dessert Museum Is Returning for a Second Round of Sugar Highs
Sugar Republic is making a comeback in February 2019.
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NewsSouthside's Super-Popular Hank Marvin Is Launching a New Weekly Market
Gracing Dendy Park each Sunday, it'll deliver a tempting lineup of eats, drinks, entertainment and shopping.
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NewsWe're Giving Away a Tour Package to Peninsula VineHop Festival
Spend a Saturday bouncing between stunning Mornington Peninsula breweries with three mates.
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NewsBrogan's Way Is Richmond's New Neighbourhood Gin Distillery and Tasting Bar
The distillery comes from a passionate father and daughter, who are kicking things off with a trio of gins.
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GuideThe Best Barbecue Joints in Melbourne
From DIY Korean to slow 'n' low American, these are the city's best spots for smoked, charry melt-in-your-mouth meats.
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NewsA Plant-Filled Cafe with OTT Brunch Dishes Has Arrived on Glenferrie Road
Shade is pairing fairy floss-topped pancakes with deep fried eggs and a minimalist design.
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RestaurantCleo, Hyde Melbourne Place
130 Russell Street, Melbourne
The rooftop drinking and dining destination welcomes Eastern Mediterranean flavours and old-world cooking techniques.
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RestaurantLaura
Pt Leo Estate, 3649 Frankston-Flinders Road, Merricks
A faultless degustation-only restaurant in the middle of a 50-acre Mornington Peninsula winery and sculpture park.
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RestaurantBar Sophia
161 Burke Road, Glen Iris
Central Park village has been reinvigorated with a new Aegean offering on Burke Road, inspired by the new wave of Athenian wine bars.
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RestaurantReine & La Rue
380 Collins Street, Melbourne
The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.
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RestaurantTokyo Tina
66A Chapel Street, Windsor
Located on the vibrant Windsor end of Chapel Street, Tokyo Tina is an energetic and modern Japanese restaurant, serving consistently top-quality food from its kitchen.
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RestaurantTo Be Frank Bakery
3 Village Avenue, Brunswick East
Here, you can watch the bread and pastries take shape, with this much-loved bakery's new location inviting customers closer to the action.
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Restaurant98 Lygon Street Bar & Bistro
98 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
The menu blends classic bistro dishes and Mediterranean flavours, while also showcasing local produce.
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RestaurantTyga
91 Koornang Road, Carnegie
The neo-Southeast Asian restaurant channels the energy, rhythm and flavour of 1970s Bangkok with a nostalgic retro fit-out, non-stop spinning vinyls, and a bold and creative menu.
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RestaurantBar Bouni
153 Sturt Street, Southbank
Humble rotisserie dishes are elevated to the likes of juicy harissa chicken, crispy crackling pork belly, and tender, charry cauliflower.
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RestaurantThe Lodge Dining Room, Rodd & Gunn Flagship Store
280 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
A Melbourne landmark with nearly 100 years of retail history is now home to Rodd & Gunn's most ambitious project yet.
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NewsThis Fried Chicken Coated in Barbecue Shapes Is the Ultimate After-School Snack
It's now being delivered in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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NewsA Lively New Chilean Spot with an Ex-Rockpool Chef Has Arrived In Fitzroy North
Citrico Cocina heroes flavours from across South America, though it has a penchant for pisco and ceviche.
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NewsYou Can Now Meditate to a Soothing Melody of Chicken Frying and Gravy Simmering Thanks to KFC
The fried chicken empire has launched a new 'mindfulness' website.
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NewsThe Holey Moley Team Is Opening a Novelty Circus-Themed Arcade Bar for Kidults
Archie Brothers will have 67 arcade games, a bowling alley, dodgem cars and a full-service cocktail bar.
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NewsMelbourne's Huge Outdoor Night Noodle Markets Are Back for Another Year
One of Melbourne's biggest food events returns for 18 nights of noodles, dumplings and other delights.
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NewsA San Sebastian-Inspired Restaurant Will Open Right on Williamstown Beach for Summer
The 250-seat Sebastian will open this November, boasting a bistro, restaurant and roomy waterfront deck.
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EventDome Under Fulldome Festival
Fri, 30 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb 2026
Scienceworks, Spotswood
Head to Melbourne Planetarium to see 39 films from around the world at Australia's only fulldome film festival.
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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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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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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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NewsEvery Seafood Dish You Should Eat When Travelling NZ's South Island
From highway-side cray to jetty-edge fresh fish.
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NewsAn Argentinian-Inspired Beer Garden Is Popping Up in Melbourne for the Summer
Stomping Ground La Boca is coming to the Arts Centre.
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GuideThe Best Cicchetti Bars in Melbourne
Pull up a seat at the bar and relax with a spritz in one hand an Italian snack in the other.
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NewsBarbecue Legend Fancy Hank's Has Just Dropped a Line of Take-Home Hot Sauces
The range has two barbecue varieties and three hot sauces.
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NewsMelbourne Hamburger Haven Huxtaburger Will Open 20 New Stores Across Australia
It's aiming to open more stores in Vic, WA, the ACT and NSW over the next four years — and has plans to expand across Asia, too.
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NewsFour Tips on Opening a Successful New Business from a Melburnian Hospo Mogul
Useful for all — from the first-time to the eleventh-time business owners.
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NewsFive Wineries to Visit on New Zealand's South Island If You Are or Want to Be a Wine Expert
Where your tastebuds get an adventure holiday.
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NewsManila's Popular TuanTuan Chinese Brasserie Is Opening Its First Australian Restaurant
It's best known for its 'snow buns', with fillings like barbecue pork and salted egg custard.
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NewsBen & Jerry's Is Calling for Action on Climate Change with New Limited-Edition Flavour
The ice cream giant is upping the pressure on the Australian government to commit to renewable energy.
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NewsBooze Delivery Service Jimmy Brings Just Added a Heap More Suburbs to Its Coverage
The 30-minute alcohol delivery platform has expanded to 49 new Sydney suburbs and 31 new areas in Melbourne.
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NewsCollingwood Is Home to a New Bar and Brewery Dedicated to IPAs
Byron Bay's Fixation Brewery has opened The Incubator tasting room on Smith Street.
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NewsFive Top-Notch Restaurants to Plan Your Trip to the South Island Around
Find your foodie mecca in Moeraki or your quintessential NZ meal in Queenstown.
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NewsTop Yard Is Melbourne's New Rooftop Spot for Burgers and Australiana-Themed Cocktails
The bar and club boasts 360-degree views and late-night DJ sessions.
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NewsHarry and Larry's Is Footscray's Fun New General Store from the Mind Behind Laneway Festival
It has opened up beside Slice Girls West, selling locally sourced produce and pantry staples — and no plastic bags.
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NewsDocklands Is Getting a Massive Sustainability-Focused Craft Brewery and Pub
Urban Alley Brewery has biodegradable packaging, on-site bio-waste and water treatment plants and lots of tasty beers.
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GuideSeven Spots to Head for Late-Night Kick Ons in Melbourne
These venues will keep the good times rolling well into the early morn.
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GuideFive Beer Gardens Where You Can While Away a Sunny Day
Sunny days in Melbourne are rare, so make the most of those rays at these sun-drenched bars.
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GuideSeven Lunch Spots to Hit This Hump Day
Head to these Melbourne eateries for a mid-week treat that'll break up your nine-to-five.
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GuideFive Rooftop Bars Perfect for a Night Under the Stars
Enjoy a few cold ones from great heights at these star-studded Melbourne venues.
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NewsThe State Library of Victoria Will Soon Be Home to a Vegan-Friendly Cafe
Guild, run by Almond Milk Co, will serve up Sensory Lab coffee, salads, sangas and almond milk.
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NewsDoughnut Time Is Set to Make a Comeback Under New Ownership
Six new stores will open over the next few weeks.
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NewsThe Historic East Brunswick Hotel Has Finally Reopened its Doors
The sprawling three-level pub boasts a live music program, pub fare and an underground dining space.
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NewsThe Queen Victoria Market Is Launching a New Weekly Hawker-Style Night Market
The newly created street food market will run over six Wednesday nights this spring, with a different theme each week.
