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    Coming Soon: You'll be Sipping Champagne in Sneakers at Frenchie, A Fuss-Free, Unpretentious Venue, Where Everything on the Menu is $14

    All the plates, as well as all cocktails, bubbles and beers, are all $14. Yes you read that correctly.

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    From Mango Matcha to Coffees: Here Are the Drink Trends Defining the Summer Season

    From glazed doughnuts to ube matcha, we reveal the drinks you're about to see everywhere this summer.

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    Farewell 2025: Celebrate New Year's Eve Outside the CBD at These Nine Melbourne Venues

    Melbourne's inner suburbs are delivering some of the city's biggest New Year's Eve parties.

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    How Sketch Manly Made Curry and Craft Beer a Northern Beaches Staple

    "Sketch became our family project before it ever became a restaurant."

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    Ten 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.

Latest Openings
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    Cleo, Hyde Melbourne Place

    130 Russell Street, Melbourne

    The rooftop drinking and dining destination welcomes Eastern Mediterranean flavours and old-world cooking techniques.

  • Restaurant

    Laura

    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.

  • Restaurant

    Bar 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.

  • Restaurant

    Reine & La Rue

    380 Collins Street, Melbourne

    The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.

  • Restaurant

    Tokyo 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.

  • Restaurant

    To 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.

  • Bar

    Moondrop Bar

    150-156 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

    Guests will be greeted with touches of Chan's Chinese heritage on all fronts: from Mahjong tables serving as furniture, to Chinese hip hop and R'n'B playing through the speakers.

  • Bar

    LB's

    12 Meyers Place, Melbourne

    LB's Record Bar is centred around a vinyl music program with a rotating lineup of local DJs, with every record hand-sourced from local and independent stores.

  • Bar

    Death & Co Melbourne

    87 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Perhaps they heard Aussies take their drinks rather seriously, too, because they chose Melbourne as the brand's first international location.

  • Bar

    One or Two

    18 Celestial Avenue, Melbourne

    Interested in elusive small-batch whiskies and inventive cocktails? Look no further than One or Two.

  • Bar

    Brico

    555 Nicholson Street, Carlton North

    Brico combines a much-vaunted corner spot in Fitzroy North with strong credentials from five hospo bona fides.

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    On Top, The StandardX

    62 Rose Street, Fitzroy

    In this setting, it would be rude not to have a drink or two, so its lucky there's Aperol Spritz, yuzu margs and lager on tap.

  • News

    Champion the Tunes Shaping a Sustainable Culture by Voting for the Next Winner of the $20,000 Environmental Music Prize

    Get behind the artists pushing climatic conversations forward, with tracks from King Stingray, Angie McMahon and DOBBY making the final cut.

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    Genesis Owusu, Angie McMahon, Julia Jacklin and Other Aussie Artists are Headlining a Gaza Fundraiser Concert This Month

    Musicians, speakers, advocates and community members from across the country are coming to Port Melbourne for a good cause.

  • News

    Hoyts Chadstone Has Just Levelled Up, Bringing IMAX with Laser Technology to Your Cinema-Going Experience

    Brighter, clearer and more precise, this state-of-the-art cinema tech makes movies even better, starting with remastered screenings of 'Wicked: For Good'.

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    Sydney's Summer Cultural Calendar Is Packed — Lock In Tickets to These Must-See Shows and Exhibitions

    Blockbuster musicals, bold new exhibitions and colourful citywide festivals are just some of the cultural highlights landing in Sydney this summer — here's how to make the most of them.

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    The 'Stranger Things' Travel Guide: Real-World Places in Australia That Look Straight Out of Hawkins

    From eerie small towns to American-inspired city diners, here's your guide to Hawkins before Stranger Things 5 drops.

Featured Events
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    TMC Fine Jewellers Is Hosting a Scavenger Hunt This Saturday That Could Get You a Ring Worth $10,000

    X marks the spot, and a bespoke diamond ring that would look perfect on your life partner's ring finger.

  • News

    The Best (And Coolest) Independent Retailers to Visit in Melbourne in 2025

    From cult streetwear to timeless tailoring, discover Melbourne’s best independent boutiques and retail destinations to shop in 2025.

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    Now Open: This Pink Beauty Bar Is Serving Up Pocket-Friendly Makeup and Skincare Services on High Street

    From facials and makeovers under $50 to a private room to prep with friends, Beauty_Bar is a concept store designed to inject fun into getting ready.

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    UNIQLO's Original Australian Flagship Has Reopened With Customisable Products and Double the Floor Space

    The Australian home of the legendary Tokyo-based fashion brand just got even bigger.

  • News

    This Just In: IKEA Is Dropping A Whimsical Collection in Collaboration With Swedish Designer Teklan

    Add to wishlist: IKEA Bluetooth speakers reimagined as colourful lamps and statement home decor.

  • News

    A Fresh Chapter for a Melbourne Icon: Collins Arcade Reopens with Luxe New Lineup

    A new urban matcha garden, a surrealist patisserie and an entire level dedicated to wellness await.

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    The Best Things to Do in Melbourne This Week

    Find the best things to do in Melbourne this week, including live music, pop-ups, exhibitions, markets and must-visit spots lighting up the city right now.

  • News

    Planning A Trip to Tassie? Add These Whisky-Fuelled Experiences To Your List

    The Still and Pontville Distillery offer both charming history and a glimpse into Tasmania's new wave of whisky.

  • Feature

    Sydney in Summer

    See the Harbour City come alive when the sun shines.

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    Game, Set, Match: AFLOAT is Launching a Floating Tennis Club on the Yarra River this January, Complete with French-Inspired Food and Drinks

    Patrons can expect to find a 20-plus metre-long court, a pop-up store selling Melbourne-exclusive apparel, and a French-inspired food and drinks menu.

  • News

    Peninsula Hot Springs Has Been Named the Best Luxury Hot Springs in the World for 2025

    Victoria’s Peninsula Hot Springs is being celebrated for its geothermal bathing, nature-immersed design and two decades of pioneering wellness experiences.

  • News

    Dine, Discover, Repeat: Your Guide to Sydney's Best Alfresco Spots, Markets and Summer Exhibitions

    From openair markets to golden-hour spritzes, this is your guide to turning a summer outing in Sydney into a mini escape.

Trending Bars and Restaurants
  • Restaurant

    Bar 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.

  • Restaurant

    Reine & La Rue

    380 Collins Street, Melbourne

    The NOMAD team has taken French fine-dining to the next level in Melbourne.

  • Restaurant

    No Biggie

    130 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

    With only one thing on the menu, the hardest decision you’ll have to make is choosing between peppercorn or chimichurri.

  • Pub

    Banjo's Social Club

    Stanley Grose Drive, Malvern East

    With open space, live music, and even a petting zoo, this is how you really do family-friendly.

  • Pub

    High St Hotel

    213 High Street, Prahran

    On the menu, you'll find tried and tested pub classics and snacky small plates to get you through an afternoon of bevvies.

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