Melbourne Food & Drink News

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The Old Pentridge Prison Is Being Transformed Into a Microbrewery and Pub

Have a drink in the clink.

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A M*A*S*H Inspired Diner Has Just Opened in Brisbane

Get treated to kimchi pancakes and Klinger's Closet cocktails at Ginger's Diner.

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Meet Jerome Borazio's New Footscray Bar, Back Alley Sally's

The westside bar from the folks behind Sister Bella and St Jeromes - The Hotel.

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Sake Is Opening a New CBD Restaurant (and a Takeaway Version Too)

Good news Melbourne: sashimi levels are about to increase two-fold.

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New York's Hidden Cocktail Bar Attaboy Is Popping Up in Sydney and Melbourne

The Lower East Side bar makes it Down Under for two nights only.

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Dessert Master Caroline Khoo Is Hosting a Pre-Valentine's Day Pop-Up

Because nothing says I love you like a chocolate pyramid stuffed with cookies.

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Ten Road Trip-Worthy Restaurants You Should Visit in Victoria

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The 25 Best Restaurants in Melbourne for 2025

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The 50 Best Restaurants in the Melbourne CBD for 2025

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Where to Find the Best Ice Cream and Gelato in Melbourne

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The 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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The Best Seafood Restaurants in Melbourne

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The Best Bakeries in Melbourne

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The Best Greek Restaurants in Melbourne

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These Are the 15 Best Set Menus in Melbourne for Under $100

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The Best Places to Take Your Dad This Father's Day in Melbourne

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Noma's Rene Redzepi Is Hosting His MAD Food Symposium at the Sydney Opera House

Spend a day with some of the biggest names in food at MAD SYD.

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Northern Light Is Closing with Chef Adam Liston Headed to the CBD

The chef's closing the doors to his Collingwood eatery to open much bigger ones in the city.

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This New Sydney Eatery Is Serving Fried Chicken in Sneaker Boxes

Complete with champagne pairings and butter. Lots of butter.

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Rockwell and Sons Open Bar Liberty

This new wine bar looks set to be your new fave Fitzroy spot.

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Doughnut Time Is Handing Out Free Doughnuts

Run like the wind to your nearest Topshop.

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Gourmet Burger Joint Motorhome Majestic Is Coming to Ascot Vale

Another mouth-watering burger joint from the guy behind Grand Trailer Park and Truck Stop Deluxe.

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Doughnut Time Is Opening A New Melbourne Shop

Moar doughnuts.

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Din Tai Fung Is Making Adorable Monkey Dumplings for Chinese New Year

LOOK. AT. THEM.

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Win a Trip to Sydney as a VIP Guest of Monkey Shoulder's Chinese New Year Whisky Pop-Up

The perfect whisky for the Year of the Monkey.

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Seven Deep Fried Foods You Need to Try on Your Next Visit to Japan

Rice, Noodle, Fish author Matt Goulding gives us a guide to the deep fried.

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How to Barbecue Like a Kansas-Approved Barbecue Boss

It's time to go to the butcher and get serious.

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Raise a Toast to the Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers of 2015

The other, drinkable Hottest 100.

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Summer Under The Roof: Quealy Winemakers and D.O.C Gastronomia Mornington

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Fill your weekends with award-winning wine and top-quality pizza, as this vine-side collaboration takes over summer with culinary goodness.

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Hunted+Gathered Gift Shop

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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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The 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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Summer 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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Midsumma 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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Lu-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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Carlsberg 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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Up in Smoke Is Footscray's Newest (and Only) Barbecue Joint

Expect slow-cooked meats, craft beer on tap and a grocery store selling all your barbecue needs.

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Noma Australia Is Now Open and This is What the Food Looks Like

Abalone schnitzel, dried scallop pie and rum lamingtons with tamarind.

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Melbourne's Getting a Twilight Cheese Festival

It's called Cheese Please because of course it is.

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Melbourne's Newest Outdoor Cinema Combines Films with Gourmet Cuisine

The only outdoor cinema where the menu is matched to the movie.

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Five Healthy Snacks for When You're Reaching for the Biscuit Tin

Afternoon slump at your desk? Avoid the Tim Tams.

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Laneway Festival Reveals Hardcore Food Lineup

Come ready to dance — and ready to eat.

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Shanghai Street Noodle Wizard Is Now Open

Wizard!

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This Fitzroy Eatery Is Teaching You How to Make Your Own Delicious Food and Drink at Home

Cheese, coffee, charcuterie, craft beer — the works.

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Ten Food and Drink Trends That Will Be All Up in Your Face in 2016

We predict you'll be sniffing cocktails, sipping algae and eating potato for dessert.

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Fitzroy's Casa Ciuccio Now Has a Cafe and Wine Store

Natural wines, slow-cooked meats and a Big Ass Breakfast.

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Coffee Flour Could Soon be Caffeinating a Baked Good Near You

You know what this means: caffeinated doughnuts.

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Doughnut Time Launches Home Delivery, Sells Out Almost Immediately

Demand was high.

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New York Is Throwing Its First Ever Donut Fest

They totally nicked our idea.

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Australia Is Getting Its First Ever Festival Dedicated to Nutella

Spoons at the ready.

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Are You Australia's Next Top Winemaker?

You can drink it super well. But can you make it?

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Doughnut Time Is Now Doing a Vegan Doughnut

Now vegans can have their doughie, and eat it too.

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Dessert King Pierre Roelofs Is Opening a Pop-Up Soft Servery

Forget all about your healthy New Year's resolutions.

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Fitzroy Has a New Bar and It's George Costanza Themed

Let the Summer of George commence.

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The Best New Year's Eve Events Happening Around Melbourne

Ring in the new year at a festival, on the river or over a big plate of nigiri.

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Doughboys Doughnuts Have Just Opened a Permanent Store

Doughnuts – is there anything they can't do?

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Distillery Botanica Is Australia's New 'Garden Grown' Gin

From the brains behind Mr Black cold drip coffee liqueur.

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Copper Pot Seddon Is the Inner West's New European Eatery

Try lesser-known dishes from Hungary, Croatia and beyond.

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Best of Melbourne 2015: Our Favourite New Bars

Our bars conquered wine, whisky and everything in-between this year.

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Best of Melbourne 2015: Our Favourite New Cafes

From lobster doughnut rolls to fairy floss hot chocolates, we've brunched pretty well this year.

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