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GuideSeven Hop-Filled Events to Head to at Melbourne's 2018 Good Beer Week
Ten days of beer-laden degustations, hoppy cocktails and a boozy mini golf tournament.
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NewsHawthorn Cafe Muharam Has Made Everything on Its Menu Just $11 for the Rest of the Year
In celebration of the cafe's 11th birthday, everything from its vegan waffles to its corn fritters and avo on toast will be $11 right up until December 31.
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NewsFamed Melbourne Chocolate House Mörk Has Launched Its Own Cake Business
Supplying a new range of chocolate and cacao creations to cafes across the city.
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NewsSydney and Brisbane Have Been Named Among the World's Top Ten Foodie Destinations to Watch
Queenstown in Tasmania also made the TripAdvisor list.
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NewsTasmanian Food Trails: The Natural Bounty of the Northwest
Get to know the brews and the bees on the drive from Devonport to Launceston.
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NewsTasmanian Food Trails: Indulge on the Great Eastern Drive
Enjoy the finer things in life as you take in Tasmania's east coast.
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GuideThe Best French Restaurants in Melbourne
Live out your Parisian dreams with escargot, caviar, steak frites and lobster thermidor at these exceptional French diners in Melbourne.
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GuideThe Best Pubs in Melbourne
These institutions have stood the test of time, serving pints and parmas to their devoted regulars for longer than anyone can remember.
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GuideWhere to Find the Best Breakfast in Melbourne's CBD
Make time to visit these CBD cafes and never turn up to work hungry again.
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GuideThe Best Mexican Restaurants in Melbourne
Head to these spots for seriously good tacos, rare mezcals and many, many margaritas.
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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 25 Best Chinese Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025
From Chinatown institutions and neighbourhood haunts to CBD fine-diners and contemporary Asian-fusion eateries, here are our top picks for when you have a hankering for some top Chinese cuisine.
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GuideAll the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings to Try This Summer 2026
Melbourne’s newest restaurants and bars are setting the tone for summer 2026 — from rooftop spritzes to laneway wine bars, here’s where to eat and drink next.
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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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NewsYou Can Help Pay for Meals for the Homeless by Eating at Your Favourite Restaurants This Month
Sacred Heart Mission's annual Dine With Heart campaign is back — and going out for brunch can help fund hot meals for those who need them.
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NewsCaddie Is Richmond's New Locally-Focused Restaurant Headed Up by a Noma Alum
After working in some of the world's best restaurants, Dylan Evans has taken over the former Meatmother space, serving up seasonal fare and Aussie wines.
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NewsWe're Giving Away Tickets to an Intimate Cocktail Making Class at The Bridge Hotel
Up your cocktail making game at this vodka-fuelled class.
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GuideMelbourne's Best All-Day Diners That Are Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
These diners do it all, from your morning coffee right through to dinner and after-work wine.
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NewsMelbourne's New Four-Level Hawker-Style Barbecue Bar and Karaoke Joint Is Opening in May
The latest venture from the Fancy Hanks team will boast a rooftop beer garden, Asian-style eats and private karaoke rooms.
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NewsTonic & Grace Is Glenferrie Road's New Cafe for People with Dietary Requirements
Reversing the usual approach, this cafe puts vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options first — and lets everyone else add to their dishes.
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RestaurantHawker Hall
98 Chapel Street, Windsor
A roomy interior lit by neon signage, a menu packed with hawker-style delights and a standout offering of beers on tap.
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RestaurantYakimono
80 Collins Street, Melbourne
This colourful Chris Lucas venture features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.
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BarHotel Nacional
23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne
Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.
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RestaurantGood Times
214 Saint Georges Road, Fitzroy North
A charmingly low-key joint with drawing paper on the tables and wallet-friendly negronis, wine carafes and pasta dishes for just $9 a pop.
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RestaurantRuzia's Wine
215 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North
When a venue is named after someone's grandmother, it's a telltale sign that the space is likely to be imbued with a lot of heart and soul.
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RestaurantToken
151 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Get around great sashimi and temaki from the raw bar and flame-kissed Japanese eats from the yakitori grill.
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RestaurantGarfield Pizzeria
297 Lygon Street, Carlton
The counter-service pizzeria, named for an orange cat who visited the building site, reimagines the traditional Italian restaurant experience.
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RestaurantKoi Toy
T16, Pentridge Shopping Centre, 1 Champ Street, Coburg
Menu highlights include angel hair tempura King Prawns, sake-cured Ocean Trout, and crunchy fried whitebait with yuzu tartare sauce.
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RestaurantFrenchie
15 Collins Street, Melbourne
Frenchie's big drawcard is that everything on the menu is priced at $14. Yes, you read that correctly.
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BarFlorentino
80 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Littered with Italian murals and quintessentially traditional food, this Italian institution has been pumping since '28.
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NewsTen Eateries to Hit on a Weekend Away in Auckland
As you plan your next getaway, make sure you leave room for these culinary hotspots.
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NewsPidapipo's New CBD Store Is Handing Out Free Gelato This Afternoon
It's the third store for the Melbourne gelateria.
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NewsMelbourne Has Just Gone All In on Millennial Culture with a Smashed Avo and Music 'Festival'
Yes, this is a real thing. And yes, there will be avo on toast (as well as avocado cocktails, performance artists and a local music lineup).
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NewsCoburg's Unconventional New Pizza Joint Is Launching with Free Pizza Today
Stretched Pizza's creations take inspiration from burgers and bowls of pho.
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NewsThe Oeno Files: Bored of the Bottle? Try Your Wine in a Cask, Can or Box
These wines taste as exciting as their packaging looks.
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NewsGlobal Very Good Ramen Place Ippudo Has Finally Opened in Melbourne
After launching in Sydney in 2012, the Japanese chain is now dishing up its lauded soup in the QV building.
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EventNational Spanish Paella Day at Anada
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Añada Bar & Restaurant, Fitzroy
Expect generous pans, complimentary wine and a lively vibe that evokes the best of sun-soaked Spanish lunches.
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EventSea of Light at Abbotsford Convent
Thu, 9 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
This April, swap screen time for something brighter as kids step into a glowing world of creativity and discovery.
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EventVera Blue x Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Veil
Sat, 11 Jul, 2026
Hamer Hall, Southbank
The groundbreaking Australian artist is once again reimagining her music with Victoria's top orchestra this July.
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Event'Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness'
Sat, 28 Mar - Sun, 26 Jul 2026
The District Docklands, Docklands
If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on beneath the surface, this confronting exhibition uses real preserved human bodies to explore anatomy and emotion.
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EventMFWF: Grana After Dark
Thu, 26 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar 2026
Grana, Brunswick East
Bringing a late-night edge to this neighbourhood deli and wine bar, this three-night affair features dimmed lights, cranked volume and a bespoke menu.
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EventMelbourne Design Week 2026
Thu, 14 May - Sun, 24 May 2026
Various Melbourne locations, Melbourne
With over 400 events to explore, the latest instalment of this design-lovers dream spans big ideas and hands-on experiences across architecture, food, fitness, tech and more.
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EventMFWF: Pizza Pronto — James Lowe at Figlia
Thu, 26 Mar, 2026
Figlia, Brunswick East
Bringing London-born pizza innovations to Lygon Street, this one-night takeover combines Michelin-led cred with crowd-pleasing slices.
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Event'The Vinyl Factory: Reverb' at Rising 2026
Fri, 22 May - Mon, 31 Aug 2026
ACMI, Melbourne
Indulge your wax obsession with this immersive vinyl-led exhibition, spanning multiple genres, continents and musical energies.
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EventAfrica Film Festival Australia
Fri, 27 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar 2026
Cinema Nova, Carlton
Carlton's Cinema Nova will host three days of award-winning African films.
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EventJackalope Cinema 2026
Sun, 1 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar 2026
Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula, Merricks North
Make your Mornington Peninsula stay even more picture-perfect, with this month-long open-air cinema program.
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NewsJamie Oliver Has Lost Ownership of His Australian Restaurant Chain Jamie's Italian
The Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group will no longer manage the restaurants, but, aside from the closure of the Canberra outpost, they'll remain open.
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NewsEastern Larder Is South Melbourne's Tiny New 18-Seat Cafe, Deli and Wine Bar
It comes from the team behind The Alps, The Moon and Milton Wine Shop.
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NewsAlter Dining is the New Modern Australian Restaurant Replacing Windsor's BKK
The team behind Tokyo Tina and Hanoi Hannah have shut their modern Thai diner to make way for a new food concept.
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NewsBrisbane's Eat Street Is Now Home to an Aussie-First Vertical Hydroponic Farm
The system will supply fresh herbs and veggies to the Northshore precinct's food vendors.
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GuideWhere to Brunch When a Celebration Is in Order
Brunching is for any event, but especially for celebrations.
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GuideFive Spots Where You Can Channel Your Inner Child in Melbourne
For those weeks when you've had enough of adulting.
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NewsBelles Hot Chicken Has Launched Bottomless Bloody Mary Brunches
Banish your hangover with a feast of fried chicken, waffles and all the bloody marys you can handle.
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GuideWhere to Eat Outside in Melbourne When You Need Some Vitamin D
After being holed up all week in the office, get out and soak up some sun.
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GuideWhere to Take Out-of-Towners to Eat When You Want to Show Off Your City
Treat yourself and your newcomer to a food-tour of the city.
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NewsA 1920s-Style Late-Night Diner Has Opened in That Bar at Flinders Street Station
You've probably walked past Clocks thousands of times — but now it's actually worth going in.
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NewsLord of the Fries Has Launched an All-Day Breakfast Menu of Vegan Hangover Dreams
Including vegan BLTs, bacon and egg muffins, and sticky maple syrup chicken and waffle buns.
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NewsWe're Giving Away Two VIP Packages to the Mumm Grand Cordon Launch Night
A night of Champagne, confetti canons, dancers and sabrage.
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Gallery: Our Epic Pizza Party at Takeaway Pizza
In partnership with Zantac, we took over Preston's pizza place for a night of slices, cocktails and disco.
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NewsA Palm Springs-Inspired Restaurant Will Pop Up at Federation Square for Good Food Month 2018
The program also includes a face-off between Australia's top pasta chefs, a seafood brunch and a feast by Denmark's Bo Bech.
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FeatureNew in Town: Sunda
A Punch Lane car park has been transformed into an inventive two-level Southeast Asian eatery.
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NewsChapel Street's Morris Jones Has Reopened Its Doors After a Huge Renovation
The restaurant now has three sleek bars and a menu that combines elements of Japan and California.
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FeatureNew in Town: Mjolner
Perpetuating the Nordic trend, Sydney's Viking-themed carvery and bar set sail and conquered Melbourne, settling into the former Nieuw Amsterdam space.
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NewsA Karaoke Bar With A Dog-Friendly Beer Garden Has Opened In Brunswick
Head down Lygon Street to belt out a tune with your pup.
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NewsThe Revamped Prince Alfred Hotel Adds a Rooftop Bar to its Offering
Think bottomless brunches, 60 beer taps and a $15 lunch menu.
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NewsProsecco Road: The Ultimate Autumn Vineyard Hop
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and one had a little bit of sparkle.
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News48 Hours of Autumn Food and Wine Adventures in Victoria's High Country
Pedal to produce, taste wine, make your own gnocchi and rest your head grapevine glamping.
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NewsA Trek and Treat Guide to the Murray River Region
Earn these waffles with a walk through a billabong, mining town or red gum forest.
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NewsMac Forbes' Yarra Valley Wine Bar and Cellar Door Is Now Serving Up Weekend Dinners
Graceburn Bistro showcases unpretentious fare and Forbes' award-winning wines.
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NewsThe Queen Vic Night Market Is Wrapping Up For Another Year
There are just two weeks left of the blockbuster summer season.
