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NewsGlamorama Is Fitzroy's New Late-Night Electronic Music Joint
Vegan chicken wings, 'Botox' pies and a cocktail called Bring Back Savage Garden.
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NewsScore a Half Dozen Hand-Bottled Wines and an Invite to Noisy Ritual's Bottling Party
Win six bottles of the only vino that's made up the road in Brunswick.
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NewsWin Tickets to Taste of Melbourne 2015
We're sending you to feast up a storm at Melbourne's annual food fest.
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NewsSan Antone by Bludso's BBQ Is Bringing Texas-Style Barbecue to Melbourne
Pork ribs, peach cobbler and jalapeno margaritas.
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NewsSchmucks Are Going To Start Steaming Vegemite Flavoured Bagels in the CBD
Schmucks Bagels aren't mucking around.
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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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NewsGelato Messina Opens in Windsor
There are now enough Messinas in Melbourne to warrant a gelato crawl.
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NewsSt Cloud Is Now Serving Up Fresh Vietnamese Fare in Hawthorn
Featuring healthy twists on tradition and cocktails with coconut cream.
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NewsMelbourne's Biggie Smalls-Themed Kebab Joint Is Finally Open
Now Collingwood's most notorious eatery.
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NewsDeep-Blue Ink Gin Might Be the Best Looking Spirit Yet
This Australian spirit changes colour as you mix it.
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NewsFive-Level Food Palace 127 Brunswick Street has Opened Its Doors
An izakaya, hawker market and rooftop bar, all stacked on top of each other.
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RestaurantGimlet at Cavendish House
33 Russell Street, Melbourne
Andrew McConnell's elegant cocktail bar and European bistro serves up caviar, champagne and truffles aplenty.
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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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NewsLentil as Anything's Abbotsford Eatery Could Be Closed by the End of the Year
Things are looking grim for the pay-what-you-feel eatery.
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NewsGelato Messina Just Released Their Own Cake Cookbook
Make your own version of Dr Evil’s Magic Mushroom cake at home. Well, try.
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NewsSingapore-Inspired Hawker Hall Opens in Windsor
From the minds behind Chin Chin, Kong and Baby.
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News8Bit's CBD Burger Bar Is Now Open for Burger Business
Footscray's favourite video game-inspired burgers are coming to the CBD.
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EventSummer Under The Roof: Quealy Winemakers and D.O.C Gastronomia Mornington
Sat, 27 Dec 2025 - Sun, 25 Jan 2026
Quealy Winemakers, Balnarring
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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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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NewsFour Pillars Gin Distillery Is Throwing a Huge, Gin-Soaked Opening Weekend
Gin lovers, head to Healesville for tastings, masterclasses, tours, food trucks and more.
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NewsThe World's First Garlic Bread Appreciation Conference Is Coming to Australia
Because some people aim for the stars.
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NewsMinor Figures Bring Their Award-Winning Cold Brew Coffee Poppers Back Home to Australia
Ethically sourced, ready-to-drink, long-life cold coffee. Brilliant.
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NewsNoma Is About to Open Bookings for Its Sydney Pop-Up
Get ready to pounce on this summer's hot ticket.
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NewsExpert Suggests That Dogs Should Be Allowed at the Pub
Take your four-legged friend on a walk to your local.
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NewsThe Bank on Collins Is Melbourne's New Ornate Restaurant and Bar
Finally a bank you might actually want to visit.
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NewsDinner by Heston Blumenthal Is Opening Next Week and Here's Everything We Know
Fancy lamingtons, mechanical art installations and jelly moulds on the wall. Classic Heston.
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NewsHow to Make Like Nonna and Produce Your Own Salami
Step one: make sure your pig is the right gender.
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NewsTen Craft Beer Tinnies to Try at Your Spring Shindig
If it's the best tasting beers you're after, look to cans.
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NewsAndrew McConnell Is Opening a New Fitzroy Wine Bar
Meet Marion, Fitzroy's newest (but not the only) vino-loving resident.
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NewsThere's a Huge, Kansas-Approved Barbecue Festival Coming to Sydney and Melbourne
Pass the paper towel.
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NewsThe Star Hotel Has Reopened with a Brand New Look and Pub Menu
The iconic South Melbourne corner pub and music venue has classed up its act.
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NewsAndrew McConnell Is Opening a Butcher Shop and Eatery Called Meatsmith
Cold-cuts, charcuterie and takeaway Cumulus meals in Fitzroy.
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NewsSugar Mountain Announces New Immersive 'Sensory' Restaurant
Let Bomba, Tin & Ed and Cut Copy stimulate all your senses.
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NewsHardware Societe Is Bringing a Little Melbourne Brunch Culture to Paris
And they're taking their two beagles with them.
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NewsThese Cookbook Writers Crossed Australia to Collect Recipes from Our Biggest Foodies
From Dan Hong's spring rolls to fancy smashed avo.
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NewsSBS Is Launching Australia's First Free-To-Air Food Channel
Because you can never have too many cooking programs.
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NewsA Booze-Infused Slice of New York's Momofuku Milk Bar Is Coming to Australia
Whisky maple cookies from NYC's favourite baker.
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NewsTim Ho Wan Is Finally Opening in Melbourne
The world’s cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant is headed to Bourke Street.
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NewsPierre Roelofs Is Handing Out Free Ice Cream in Melbourne Today
A sweet little sneak peek into this year's Good Food Month program.
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NewsGood Food Month Announces Huge Program for 2015
Melbourne's first ever 'ramen rave', one epic dessert festival and Big Gay Ice Cream.
