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NewsComing Soon: the Team Behind Always-Popular Gilson Announce Plans for a New Late-Night Grill, Likely to Boast a Guest List as Notable as its Wine List
The team behind Melbourne perennial hotspot, the Gilson, have announced plans for an intriguing new venue to open next year.
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NewsThis Just in: the Team Behind Johnny's Green Room to Open Garfield, a Playful Pizzeria with Natural Wines and Pidapipo Softserve, on Lygon Street
The historical Carlton grocery shop is to enter a new era with plans just announced for three fresh and exciting new venues to open in 2026, including playful pizzeria, Garfield.
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NewsThis Just in: Matt Moran Launches Proper Burgers, Bringing His Philosophy of 'Simple Food, Done Properly' to a Soft Milk Bun This Summer
On the menu, classic burgers, snacks and sides are all designed to reflect Moran's commitment to top-quality produce.
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NewsThis Just in: Andrew McConnell Will Open a European Grill Inspired by the Basque Coast Next Year, in a Heritage Restaurant Space Steeped in Legacy
McConnell's latest venture, located on Crossley Street, will offer a European grill that channels the flavours and vibes of the Basque coast.
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NewsThis Just in: Melbourne Food & Wine Festival Announces its 2026 Program, Including a Cake Picnic, a Greek-Themed Longest Lunch, Free Pizza, and Even Blind Whisky Tastings
From a Korean Fried Chicken Festival, to wild foraging experiences and pop-ups at some of the best restaurants in town, there's truly something for everyone.
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NewsThis Just in: You Can Now Use Your Favourite Take-Out App to Book Exclusive Tables at Otherwise Fully-Booked Restaurants
This innovative new feature means that your go-to app for dining in can now be used for dining out.
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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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NewsComing Soon: Young Gun Chef Ellie Bouhadana Will Bring Her Signature No-Fuss, Coastal-Inspired Cooking to the Stokehouse's Beach Box Kiosk This Summer
Ellie's Kiosk, a laidback location designed both for casual dining or take-out, will be serving Bouhadana's signature produce-driven, no-fuss fare.
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NewsComing Soon: This Multi-Sensory, Not-So-Serious, Theatrical Restaurant Is So Popular That It Is Opening a Second Venue to Keep Up with the Demand for Seats
Shelly will offer a 10-course degustation menu that is flamboyant, dramatic, and at its heart, just a lot of fun.
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NewsMeet In Service: the Free Masterclass Platform Offering Advice From the Best in the Hospitality Industry
In Service gleans real-world insights from Australia's best venue owners.
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NewsA New Report Has Crowned Melbourne as Australia's Number One Night-Time Hotspot
Research by Visa ranks the Victorian capital as Australia's number one hotspot with a Vibe Score of 82.
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NewsPidapipo Just Dropped Eight New Limited-Edition Flavours, Including Nostalgic Passionfruit Pavlova and Bittersweet Matcha with Strawberry Jam
The sweet new scoops will only be available during the month of October, so don't wait to try them.
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NewsAustralia's Wine List of the Year Awards Have Been Handed Out, and a Melbourne Newcomer Making the Great Wines of the World More Accessible, has Come Out on Top
The Melbourne wine house dominated across many categories this year, and with more than 150 wines by the glass, we’re not surprised.
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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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NewsComing Soon: One of Melbourne's Most Historic Pubs Has Been Transformed Into a Mega Seven-Level Drinking and Dining Destination, Set to Reopen in November
After eight long years, The Waterside Hotel is finally set to reopen later this year.
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NewsYou Only Have Until 11PM Tonight to Score Virgin Australia Flights to Bali, Fiji, Vanuatu and More from $419 Return
Trade lukewarm weather for the tropical climate of Indonesia and Vanuatu.
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NewsAs Mid-Air Officially Finishes its Last Service, Its Successor Cleo is Announced, Set to Take Over HYDE Melbourne Place's Rooftop This Summer
Cleo will join favourites Mr Mills and Marmelo at HYDE Melbourne Place.
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NewsRed Sparrow Spreads its Wings, Announcing Plans to Move to a New Venue With a Rooftop Bar, Set Within the Rose Street Artists' Market
The much-loved vegan pizza joint will continue to serve its signature slices, snacks and cocktails.
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NewsEntrecôte Brings Back its Famous French Breakfast Affair, With Brekkie Martinis and Steak and Eggs, Because Why Should Lunch and Dinner Get to Have All the Fun
As the weather warms up, a spot on the terrace, with a Bloody Marie Antoinette in one hand and a buttered baguette in the other, will be hard to snag.
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NewsFor One Night Only, Donde Mama Teams Up with Much-Loved Mauritian Restaurant Manzé, to Celebrate Colombian Caribbean Culture and Food
Stop by this pop-up to experience Colombian cuisine while also supporting businesses founded by refugees and asylum seekers.
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EventRooftop Racquet Club at QT Melbourne
Thu, 8 Jan - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
QT Melbourne, Melbourne
Keep an ace up your sleeve this summer, as this glamorous hotel serves up a rooftop pickleball court, signature cocktails and late-night DJs.
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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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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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NewsYou Could Win One of 80 Limited-Edition Suntory -196 Prize Packs and Keep Your Cool As You Send Off Summer
Beat the final weeks of heat this summer and quench your thirst with with some exclusive prizes from Suntory -196.
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FeatureA Beginner's Guide to the Greek Islands
Salty swims in turquoise waters, halloumi cooked to perfection (no squeaks here, thanks) and seemingly eternal sunshine? Welcome to your next Greek Island holiday.
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FeatureSix Reasons to Eat, Stay and Play West Hollywood
For celeb sightings, old school glam and historic hotels, this part of Los Angeles might just be the best neighbourhood you can stay.
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NewsYou're Never Too Old for Ice Cream Cake: Pidapipo Joins Forces with Natalie Paull of Beatrix Bakes to Create a New Gelato Gateau
To celebrate they're giving away free slices to the first 300 customers on December 6.
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NewsNow Open: MING Dining Is Melbourne CBD's New Cantonese-Inspired Restaurant
Feast your way through roasted bone marrow twisted with a ginger salsa verde, gochujang-coated Black Angus beef ribs, or grilled bugs tossed through XO sauce.
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NewsThe Top 50 Bars in Asia for 2023 Were Just Unveiled So Add These to Your Wish List
From Taipei to Tokyo, here are the continent's best boozers to bookmark for your next getaway.
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NewsThe 2026 Commonwealth Games Will No Longer Be Held in Regional Victoria
The Victorian Government has pulled the plug on hosting the games in the state's regional hubs due to unforeseen costs — and will reallocate more than $2 billion to regional sporting upgrades, tourism and housing.
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NewsThere's a New Gin in Town Which All Started Because of a Film Set Friendship
Papa Salt Coastal Gin is a new addition to the premium Australian gin category with a very recognisable Australian among the group of founders.
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GuideThe Best Bars in Melbourne for After-Work Drinks
Sip speciality wine, drink local craft beer or enjoy a Negroni (or two) at these post-work haunts.
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NewsThe 15 Best Dog-Friendly Hotels in Australia for 2024
Spots where both of you can sit and stay.
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NewsQueer Icons The Veronicas Spearhead a Feel-Good WorldPride Initiative 'With You &Proud'
Nominate someone who deserves to be celebrated for their support of the LGBTQIA+ community and you could win an incredible Sydney WorldPride package.
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NewsIt Looks Like Australia's First-Ever Soho House Is Finally Coming to Sydney
The news comes after developers were forced to ditch plans in Melbourne's South Yarra.
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NewsAll Public Transport Will Be Free on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve 2022
So you can get to and from the city (and your family lunch) without spending a penny.
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NewsWe're All Going on a Desert Holiday: Qantas Is Selling Flights to the Red Centre for $199 Each Way
You've got until Monday, September 26 to nab one of the cheap tickets to Alice Springs and Uluru.
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NewsJetstar Wants You and a Mate or Date to Head Off on Holidays — and Your Companion Can Fly for Free
Book a package holiday for two to Port Douglas, Hobart, the Gold Coast and more, and you won't have to pay for one person's flights.
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NewsThe Perseids Meteor Shower Is Brightening Up Australia's Night Skies This Month
This excuse to look up comes around every July and August — here's how you can get a glimpse.
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NewsHere Are the Latest Plans for the QVM's Groundbreaking Rooftop Library and Community Hub
The $500 million precinct is set to feature podcast studios, dedicated creative makers' spaces and a rooftop reading terrace.
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NewsThe Second Iteration of Floating Villa Lilypad Has Reopened in the Northern Beaches
Expect every luxury on this dreamy private villa including an onsite sauna, wine cellar, gourmet meals and your own boat.
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NewsKate Bush Has Given Brisbane's Pub Choir's 'Running Up That Hill' Cover Her Tick of Approval
What's better than watching a massive room full of Brisbanites sing 'Running Up That Hill' with a drink in their hands? Knowing that Kate Bush saw it and loved it, too.
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NewsBunnings Is Increasing the Price of Its Sausage Sizzles for the First Time in 15 Years
The beloved snags, part of every hardware shopper's weekend ritual, will increase to $3.50 — raising more money for community groups.
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NewsNearly 1000 Sydneysiders Just Created a Human Progress Pride Flag on the Opera House Steps
Today, Friday, June 24, marks the 44th anniversary of the first-ever Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
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NewsNew South Wales' Gondwana Rainforests Are Set to Score a New 46-Kilometre Multi-Day Walking Track
$56.4 million is being put towards the new track, which'll also include a new rainforest centre, four low-impact walkers’ hut precincts, camping areas and three suspension bridges.
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NewsThe Aboriginal Flag Will Fly Permanently on the Sydney Harbour Bridge by the End of 2022
The New South Wales Government will commit $25 million in the 2022–23 NSW budget to installing a third flagpole atop the bridge before the year is out.
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NewsQueen Vic Market's New Munro Development Will Soon Boast Craft Beers, Sushi and a Chocolate Shop
The first hospitality venues coming to the precinct have been announced, including Brick Lane, Moonfishh and Only Mine Chocolate.
