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NewsBad Love Club Is Footscray's New Boozy Bakery
Satisfy your after-dark sugar cravings at this bakery-bar hybrid.
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NewsMelbourne Is Getting a Brand New Basement Club, XE54
The electronic music venue comes from the organisers of Beyond The Valley.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Eats: Vietnamese Noodle Soups
Chances are you've eaten a few bowls of pho in your time — but that's just the start of Vietnam's vast pool of soup varieties.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Eats: French Cheese
You can never go wrong with cheese — the French have made sure of that. Up your fromage savoir-faire, from melty Pont L'Eveque to pungent Roquefort.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Eats: Pasta
Italian pasta. A staple that defines a nation and is loved the world over. Get to know your pappardelle from your campanelle from your farfalle.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Eats: Sushi
Next time you're sitting blankly at a sushi train, know your nigiri from your tamagoyaki and oshizushi.
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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 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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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
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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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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FeatureEncyclopedia of Eats: Chinese Dumplings
Get to know China’s ten most famous dumplings, and impress the group next time you're feasting on the doughy delights.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Eats: Mexican Street Food
From tacos to tamales, sample Mexico's world-famous cuisine right here in Australia. Discover some of the best snacks to order.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Eats: Indian Street Food
As varied as it is delicious, Indian food is a firm favourite the world over — but don't limit yourself to only curries.
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FeatureEncyclopedia of Eats: Turkish Kebabs
While kebabs may be something we recognise as an end-of-the-night snack, the history and varieties of the humble dish go far beyond a lamb sandwich with extra garlic sauce at 3am.
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NewsBen & Jerry's Will Give Out Free Tubs of Ice Cream This Weekend
It's for International Ice Cream Day.
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NewsLord of the Fries Is Giving Away Free Fries This Thursday
Get to one of their stores at lunchtime for a free serve of shoestring fries.
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BarImperial Hotel
2-8 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Soak up the 360-degree views on the new refurbished rooftop of this CBD pub.
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RestaurantO'Connells Hotel
407 Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Cosy up by the fireplace in winter, or hit the courtyard out back during summer.
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BarThe Rochester Hotel
202 Johnston Street, Fitzroy
The Rochey boasts a famous happy hour, specials almost every night of the week, and now a comedy and curry evening.
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RestaurantLa Spaghettata Restaurant
238 Lygon Street, Carlton
Twirl your pasta at one of the first family-run trattorias in Carlton.
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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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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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PubMt View Hotel
70 Bridge Road, Richmond
Great views, good booze and food that will keep you satisfied on game day make this pub the sportsperson’s favourite.
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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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NewsMelbourne's Andrew McConnell Set To Expand His Meatsmith Empire To The South
A second location will replace St. Kilda's historic Gruner's butchery with an old-meets-new smallgoods offering.
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NewsFive Desserts to Try in New York City That Aren't from Magnolia Bakery
Skip dinner for a boozy bourbon ginger pecan pie, a better-than-it-sounds corn husk meringue and some of the world's best ice cream.
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NewsMelbourne's Wings Of Glory Opens Second American-Style Chicken Wing Joint
They're bringing their crowd-pleasing nosh to the CBD — including $1 wings on Wednesdays.
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NewsGelato Messina's Eight-Seat Degustation Bar Is Coming Back to Melbourne
This time, Messina's Creative Department will be in town for a two-week truffle pop-up.
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NewsHector's Deli Is Richmond's New (Secretly Gourmet) Sandwich Shop
It has six sandwich offerings on the menu: five savoury and one sweet.
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NewsSouth Yarra's New Burger Bar Bosozoku Is a Tokyo-Themed Dream
Bosozoku is an outlaw biker gang themed joint with Mario Kart battles, karaoke rooms and a dry ice spa.
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EventWilson & Dorset Pop-Up
Wed, 22 Jul - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
240 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy
Run your hands over cosy furniture, homeware and clothes crafted from a prized New Zealand natural fibre.
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EventASICS SportStyle Melbourne Pop-Up
Wed, 5 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug 2026
Melbourne CBD
ASICS SportStyle is taking over Melbourne with a five-day pop-up celebrating creativity, community and movement. Expect hands-on workshops, Japanese-inspired food, specialty coffee, exclusive sneaker ...
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EventWinter Twilight Market at CERES
Sat, 18 Jul 2026, Sat, 1 Aug 2026 and Sat, 15 Aug 2026
CERES Community Environment Park, Brunswick East
Local makers, mulled drinks and a picturesque creekside setting make this afternoon-into-evening winter market worth rugging up for.
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EventCharlotte de Witte at The Wool Store
Fri, 11 Dec, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray
The global techno powerhouse is taking over a sprawling industrial Melbourne venue with her trademark high-intensity sound.
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EventThe Teskey Brothers at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Sat, 17 Oct, 2026
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
The city's annual jazz celebration is hitting all the right notes, beginning with a blockbuster hometown performance from The Teskey Brothers.
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EventPurr-suit of Knowledge Trivia at Welcome to Thornbury
Fri, 7 Aug, 2026
Welcome to Thornbury, Northcote
Gather your smartest friends and your biggest cat enthusiasts for a trivia night that gives every correct answer extra meaning.
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EventNow or Never Festival Melbourne
Wed, 19 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug 2026
All Around Melbourne, Melbourne
The winter festival of art, ideas, sound and technology is returning to Melbourne this August and exploring the concept of a whole new world.
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EventHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Sat, 18 Sep 2027 and Sun, 19 Sep 2027
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf
Celebrating 25 years of this adored series, the MSO will perform John Williams' iconic score across three Melbourne nights.
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EventDJ Heartstring at The Wool Store
Fri, 25 Sep, 2026
The Wool Store, West Footscray
One of electronic music's fastest-rising acts is heading back to Melbourne for a huge night of eurodance-fuelled energy.
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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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NewsDeliveroo Will Now Deliver Alcohol-Only Orders in Melbourne
They'll deliver booze from the likes of Blackhearts & Sparrows in 30 minutes or less.
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NewsA Dedicated Cream Cheese Cafe Is Opening in New York
Serving bagels, cream cheese cookie sandwiches and even cream cheese-filled chocolates.
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NewsHouse of Lulu White Is South Yarra's New Home of Boozy Porridge and Breakfast Ramen
They're also serving up weekend bottomless brunch — and a bit of Melbourne's storied history.
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GuideMelbourne's Best New Cafes of 2017
The city's very best caffeine-fuelled additions of the year so far.
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NewsThis New App From Noma's René Redzepi Helps You Forage for Wild Food
The renowned chef wants you to pick foods from nature like you do from the supermarket shelf.
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NewsHowler's Mini Golf-O-Rama Is Back for a Limited Run
The boozy mini-golf course Brunswick deserves.
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NewsEasey's Has Opened a New Burger Pop-Up in Melbourne's CBD
Serving up mi goreng fried chicken burgers on your city lunch break.
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NewsResto BoBo Is Windsor's New Simple (and Unpretentious) French Restaurant
It specialises in tarte flambée — that is, French pizza.
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NewsBrunswick's The Penny Black Is Launching a New Burger-Slinging Kitchen
And they're serving up $6 burgers to celebrate.
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NewsWhy Whisky and Beer Make a Superb Union
Take a closer look at one of the greatest combos of all time.
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NewsThe George on Collins Is Melbourne's $4 Million New All-Day Eatery and Bar
What was once The Long Room has undergone a complete transformation.
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GuideMelbourne's Ten Best New Bars of 2017
The city's very best boozy additions of the year so far.
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NewsMelbourne's CBD Is Getting a New Food Precinct
Expect seven dining destinations all up — including 8bit's first fully licensed burger joint.
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NewsSingapore's Fried Chicken Favourite 4Fingers Has Landed in Australia
Now slinging their pieces, burgers and wings in Melbourne, with two stores to follow in Brisbane.
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NewsThe Fancy Hanks Team Is Opening a Singaporean Pop-Up in Abbotsford
Taking over an Abbotsford warehouse for two nights in July.
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NewsFive Melbourne Bars Putting a New Twist on Whisky and Beer
More than just a brew and a shot — the much loved whisky and beer combo gets a refreshing makeover.
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GuideMelbourne's Ten Best New Restaurants of 2017
The city's very best newcomers, opened over summer and autumn this year.
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NewsVue de Monde Chef Shannon Bennett to Open His First Melbourne Burger Bar
Benny Burger will launch with free burgers to the first 100 customers.
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NewsFeeFee's Bar Is Collingwood's New Old-School Rock 'n' Roll Haunt
It's inspired by '70s rock bands like The Runaways.
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NewsAustralia's Longrain Unveils Plans to Open in Tokyo
A 160-seat restaurant in the Yebisu Garden Place Tower is being imagined by Sydney-based designers Luchetti-Krelle.
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NewsFive Foods You Can Smoke at Home Like a Champ
There's more to smoking foods than just cuts of meat — and now you can do it from your own kitchen.
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NewsJerry Mai to Open New High-End Traditional Vietnamese Restaurant Annam
The new venture aims to change the way you think about Vietnamese food.
