-
GuideMelbourne's Best Themed Bars for When You Want to Escape the Real World
Pretend you're somewhere else for a while.
-
NewsThe San Telmo Team Is Dishing Up Fiery Argentinian Fare at Its New Restaurant Asado
The 250-seat Southbank venue is working magic with an open fire pit and three-metre-long parilla grill.
-
GuideThe Best New CBD Restaurants to Hit for Dinner One Night This Week
Add these pasta joints, rooftop barbecues and Korean eateries to your mid-week dinner hit-list.
-
NewsTaco Bell Is Opening Its Second Australian Store on the Gold Coast
It's the start of the Tex-Mex chain's Australian expansion.
-
NewsBluebonnet Barbecue's New Permanent Brunswick East Eatery Will Finally Open Next Week
After a string of pop-ups and residencies, the beloved Texan-style barbecue joint is about to open the doors to its first permanent home.
-
NewsGarcon Is Melbourne's New CBD Bistro Inspired by 80s Parisian Steakhouses
A new-school take on the classic French bistro.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
NewsOutback Queensland's Truly Iconic Betoota Hotel Is Reopening for Two Days This Weekend
It's reopening temporarily for the famous Betoota Races — and all profits will be going to charity.
-
NewsY Waste Is the New App Tackling Food Waste by Hooking You Up with Cheap Eats
Use it to search for local venues offloading surplus food, on the cheap
-
NewsTips for a Successful Start-Up with Three Williams Cafe's Toby Iaccarino
So you’ve been percolating over the idea of opening your own cafe, and you’re finally ready to take the plunge.
-
NewsWe Talk Adopting the Paddock-to-Plate Mentality Within the Brewing World
And how the largest Australian-owned brewery has embraced the movement.
-
NewsBenzina Cantina Is Preston's New Authentic Mexican Joint From the Mind Behind Los Hermanos
It's serving up tacos, tequila cocktails and warehouse vibes.
-
NewsCapitano Is the Bar Liberty Crew's New Corner Italo-Aus Diner
It's serving Italian food with an Aussie edge and revamped classic cocktails in the Beaufort's former Carlton space.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
BarLe Bar Supper Club
12 North Concourse, Beaumaris
Raise a crystal glass to French food, fancy drinks and burlesque shows in this Beaumaris bar.
-
BarHotel Mexico
238 Whitehall Street, Yarraville
Hotel Mexico is Yarraville's huge group hang spot that's made for margarita-fuelled sessions.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
-
NewsA New Adults-Only Arcade Bar from the Holey Moley Team Has Just Opened in the CBD
The eclectic B. Lucky & Sons offers vintage prizes, alcoholic bubble teas and bonito-flake pizza toppings.
-
NewsPod & Parcel Is the Biodegradable Coffee Pod for Those Wanting a Cafe-Style Cuppa At Home
The Melbourne start-up has collaborated with local speciality coffee roasters to create pods that are both tasty and planet-friendly
-
GuideWhere to Find All-You-Can-Eat Food In Melbourne Every Day of the Week
The best places to eat without restriction Monday to Sunday.
-
GuideFive Bars to Hit Post-Match to Celebrate a Victory
Keep your winning grin going all night — head to these Melbourne bars and toast to your triumph.
-
GuideFour Melbourne Arts Festivals to See You Through Winter
Experience a rebirth by the beach in Apollo Bay, book in sessions at the Writers Festival and rug up for a nighttime art walk around Footscray.
-
NewsA Group of Sporting Legends, Shane Delia and Mick Molloy Have Opened a New Brewery in Dandenong
The new multi-million dollar Brick Lane brewery is open to the public, other brewers and is environmentally conscious.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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 ...
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
NewsEmbla Has Finally Opened the Doors to its Rustic Upstairs Restaurant Lesa
Dave Verheul and Christian McCabe's highly anticipated new restaurant is here.
-
NewsFive Beer-Making Trends You Should Be Following
From sours to sessionals, here's what's in vogue in bubble-filled beer land.
-
GuideWhere to Eat a Parma in Melbourne and Help Drought-Affected Farmers
Pubs across Melbourne are donating money from each parma (or parmi) sold to helping drought-affected communities.
-
NewsTen Melbourne CBD Lunches Under $10 to Get You Through Until Payday
Even if you're on your last ten bucks, you can still feast on ramen, curry and Michelin-starred meals.
-
NewsYou Can Support Drought-Affected Farmers By Eating a Parma at These Pubs
Pubs across Australia are donating money from each parma sold to helping drought-affected communities.
-
NewsSocial Enterprise Cafe Kinfolk Is Crowdfunding a New Volunteer-Run Eatery
Donate and you can score tickets to masterclasses, dinners, hampers and three months of bottomless coffee.
-
NewsThis Hosier Lane Tapas Bar Has Launched a New On-Site Spanish Food and Wine Store
You'll find it inside Bar Tini, stocked with Frank Camorra's favourite Spanish wines and artisanal products.
-
NewsJapan's Much-Loved MOS Burger Is Set to Open More Stores Across Australia
After testing the waters with six stores in Queensland, the Japanese chain will open 100 eateries in the next five years.
-
NewsFood Artists Bompas & Parr Have Invented Non-Melting Icy Poles
They "last immeasurably longer than conventional ice lollies", and if they prove a hit, the London-based outfit will look at rolling out the desserts in supermarkets.
-
NewsFour Spiced Rum Cocktail Recipes to Get You Through Winter
It's cold, it's wintry — so when you're not filling your tum with soup, warm it with rum.
-
NewsAndrew McConnell's Supernormal Canteen Is Up For Sale
The acclaimed chef will focus on his other Melbourne restaurants, including the CBD's Supernormal.
-
NewsFoodora Will Stop Delivery Across Australia Later This Month
It will withdraw from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on August 20.
-
NewsBekka Is the Inner Northwest's New Modern Lebanese Destination
And it's claiming to have the city's best falafel.
-
-
NewsClooney Kitchen & Bar Brings Jazz And Old-World Glamour to Port Melbourne
Named after Rosie Clooney, George's famous jazz musician aunt, it's serving up craft cocktails in a luxe art deco setting.
-
NewsWindsor's Alter Dining Has Closed Its Doors After Just Three Months
The original home of Saigon Sally will be used as a functions and events space.
-
NewsTon & Co is Windsor's New Dedicated Tonkatsu Restaurant
It's taking Japan's traditional fried pork dish to new heights, using top Aussie meat cuts.
-
NewsHow Cocktail Bitters Has Made Its Way onto Your Dinner Plate
And three recipes to try for yourself with a few drops of Angostura bitters.
-
NewsCost Price Cafe Is Brisbane's Zero-Profit Coffee Truck
If it makes any profits, the prices of its food and drinks drop.
-
NewsVeneziano Is Opening a Cafe Within Its Richmond Coffee Roastery Next Week
You'll be able to enjoy your cuppa in full view of the roasting operations
-
NewsPreston's Much-Loved Food Truck Park Is Closing Next Weekend
But it has plans to reopen — bigger and better — in a new site soon.
-
NewsMelbourne's 400 Gradi Has Claimed the Title of Best Pizza In Oceania
Johnny Di Francesco's acclaimed pizzeria was crowned this week at the 50 Top Pizza awards in Naples.
-
NewsElichi Is Black Rock's New Modern Indian Eatery From the Babu Ji Team
Opening mid-August, it'll serve a contemporary take on Indian dining, blending traditional flavours with local ingredients.
-
