Concrete Playground - Melbourne - Feed https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:00:28 +0000 en-au hourly 1 The Late-Night Hong Kong Restaurants Worth Staying Up For https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/late-night-hong-kong-restaurants-worth-staying-up-for https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/late-night-hong-kong-restaurants-worth-staying-up-for Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:59:52 +0000 Whether you're craving pre-dawn dim sum or a steaming bowl of noodles after a night out, these late-night restaurants are worth staying up for.

]]> Whether you're craving pre-dawn dim sum or a steaming bowl of noodles after a night out, these late-night restaurants are worth staying up for.

]]> This Just in: Following Its Recent Sudden Closure, Cam's Kiosk's Replacement Has Been Announced, From a Pair Conveniently Familiar with the Space https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/news-2/bar-familiar-coming-soon https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/news-2/bar-familiar-coming-soon Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:49:29 +0000 When Spring arrives, and the weather warms up, we're set to get a new neighbourhood favourite.

]]> When Spring arrives, and the weather warms up, we're set to get a new neighbourhood favourite.

]]> Coming Soon: Queenstown's New Lakefront Hotel Is Built for Snow Days, Spa Sessions and Sunset Drinks https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/coming-soon-avani-queenstown https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/coming-soon-avani-queenstown Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:14:07 +0000 Queenstown's hotel scene is welcoming a fresh lifestyle escape that combines lake views and social spaces with more than a little deep relaxation.

]]> Queenstown's hotel scene is welcoming a fresh lifestyle escape that combines lake views and social spaces with more than a little deep relaxation.

]]> Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 2026 https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/darwin-aboriginal-art-fair-2026 https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/darwin-aboriginal-art-fair-2026 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:28:50 +0000 Celebrating its 20th edition, this much-loved art fair returns with 1,500 artists, ethical art sales and a packed cultural program.

]]> Celebrating its 20th edition, this much-loved art fair returns with 1,500 artists, ethical art sales and a packed cultural program.

]]> The Best Boutique Gyms and Wellness Clubs in Melbourne for 2026 https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/melbourne-best-gyms-wellness-clubs https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/melbourne-best-gyms-wellness-clubs Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:15:20 +0000 Melbourne's fitness scene has levelled up, blending premium equipment, expert coaching and recovery spaces that make every session count.

]]> Melbourne's fitness scene has levelled up, blending premium equipment, expert coaching and recovery spaces that make every session count.

]]> After-Work Drink Spots to Meet Your Friends and Wind Down the Day https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/pinboard/after-work-drinks https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/pinboard/after-work-drinks Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:08:17 +0000 Wine bars, rooftop haunts and afternoon pours across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to remove any more decisions.

]]> Wine bars, rooftop haunts and afternoon pours across Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to remove any more decisions.

]]> Côte Basque https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/cote-basque https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/restaurants/cote-basque Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:17:34 +0000 Basque in the glory of McConnell’s new European Grill, championing the simplicity of fresh seafood and meat cooked over flame and embers.

]]> Basque in the glory of McConnell’s new European Grill, championing the simplicity of fresh seafood and meat cooked over flame and embers.

]]> This Just In: The Horniest Place in Australia Is This Tiny Town in Queensland https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/leisure/this-just-in-the-horniest-place-in-australia-is-this-tiny-town-in-queensland https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/travel-leisure/leisure/this-just-in-the-horniest-place-in-australia-is-this-tiny-town-in-queensland Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:26:27 +0000 New data from Lovehoney has ranked 1,227 Australian suburbs and towns by sex toy purchases per capita — and not one capital city cracked the top ten.

]]> New data from Lovehoney has ranked 1,227 Australian suburbs and towns by sex toy purchases per capita — and not one capital city cracked the top ten.

]]> Coming Soon: Afloat Is Going Greek for Its 11th Season, with Ouzo Frozen Cola, Meze and a Toast to Your Health https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/afloat-melbourne-yamas-greece https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/afloat-melbourne-yamas-greece Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:01:14 +0000 This floating venue has resurfaced with a Greek island-inspired makeover, complete with native wines, seasonal cocktails and meze plates.

]]> This floating venue has resurfaced with a Greek island-inspired makeover, complete with native wines, seasonal cocktails and meze plates.

]]> Coming Soon: Japan's Mega Curry Rice Chain CoCo Ichibanya Is Making Its Australian Debut https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/coco-ichibanya-melbourne https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/food-drink/coco-ichibanya-melbourne Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:13:31 +0000 The world's largest Japanese curry rice chain is landing in Melbourne, bringing its famously customisable cuisine to Australia for the first time.

]]> The world's largest Japanese curry rice chain is landing in Melbourne, bringing its famously customisable cuisine to Australia for the first time.

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