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Looking For A Function Space With The Wow Factor? This Hidden Gem Will Have You Covered

Have you been stressing about trying to find that perfect function space for your EOFY event? Or planning way ahead and getting ready for that epic Christmas party? Look no further because the fun and fabulous Bobby McGee’s will have you sorted! Be ready to wow your guests with a...

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5 Cosy Italian restaurants to get you through winter

When the weather gets cold, we turn to warmer foods to heat up our souls and keep us happy. The perfect winter meal begins with pasta and ends with Nutella bombolini, and that’s why we have compiled a list of our top pick cosy Italian restaurants to keep you warm for...

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Win a year’s supply of beer at this Richmond Pub!

As many of you already know, Good Beer Week is returning for its eighth glorious year. The annual festival will be running from the 10th to 19th of May and celebrates the best beer the local community has to offer. This Good Beer Week, you can join Collingwood craft beer...

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7 Japanese Restaurants In Melbourne You Should Head To ASAP

Are you sick of seeing all your friends heading to Japan for cherry blossom season? Same. Instead of constantly wishing you were there, why don’t you get a little taste of Japan yourself, without having to fly all the way over there? If you can’t beat them, join them! Here are...

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ICYMI: Your Fave Northside Venue Is Throwing A Chilli Fest This Weekend

With the winter chill sinking in, Welcome To Thornbury’s Hot Sauce and Chilli Festival has landed just in time to heat things up for Melbournians. Returning for yet another year and promising to bring the heat, the food festival celebrates the hottest locally-made sauces and spiciest foods from across Melbourne....

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What’s On in Melbourne: Your Guide to The End Of April

April is quickly coming to a close, meaning some of our fave pop up restaurants, festivals and events are quickly coming and going. In saying this, we have put together some upcoming events that should definitely be on your radar before the month comes to a close. Espresso Yourself Festival...

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This versatile warehouse space could be what you’ve been searching for

Centrally located in the heart of South Melbourne, sits an exclusive venue that will quickly become your dream function space. OneSevenOne is the perfect place for cocktail parties of up to 100 and has room for guests to sit, stand, drink, dance and all that jazz. The OneSevenOne function space...

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Sushi Boats Are A Thing And They’ve Just Landed In Melbourne’s CBD

I’m sure you’ve all gotten together with your friends at some point for some scrumptious sushi at a Kaitenzushi restaurant, or better known as a sushi train. They’re super popular and slightly gimmicky but that’s okay because it’s so fun and entertaining. Sushi Boto is a new CBD restaurant that’s...

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One To Try: An Urban Japanese Restaurant Tucked Down The Backstreets Of Prahran

Located on Greville St in Prahran sits Tokosan – a contemporary street-style Japanese restaurant, that’ll have you feeling like you’ve been whisked away to the streets of Tokyo. This Japanese hideout is decked out in only the most traditional Japanese memorabilia, including vibrant colourful umbrellas, neon signs and a cocktail...

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Australia’s Ultimate Beer, Cider & Food Fest Is Coming To Melbourne This May

Time to gather your drinking buddies because world renowned beer festival GABS (otherwise known as The Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular) is less than a month away. Set to take place at Melbourne’s stunning Royal Exhibition Building, GABS will run all weekend from Friday the 17th of May through to Sunday...

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The Top 5 Wineries In The Mornington Peninsula You Need To Visit

The Mornington Peninsula is the perfect place to unwind, relax and treat yourself to some of the finest quality food and drinks regional Victoria has to offer. With so many different things to see and do, it can often be hard to narrow down where you are going to spend...

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Melbourne International Comedy Festival In Review

And that’s a wrap! It’s been a hilarious, feel-good three and a half weeks with 2019’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Running for its 33rd year, the event provided its fair share of deep belly laughs, tears and non-stop entertainment. Here is a recap of some of our favourite shows; some...

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Arbory Is Hosting An Exclusive Anzac Day Breakfast Bonanza

With most of us getting caught up in all the Easter commotion, it’s easy to forget that a very important historical day takes place in April too. This Thursday the 25th of April is Anzac Day, and to celebrate the national day of remembrance one of Melbourne’s most treasured waterside...

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Jagermeister Are Collaborating With Aussie Artists To Throw An Epic Party

Everyone’s favourite liqueur Jägermeister are going through a bit of a revamp with their branding and to celebrate they’ve been hosting a range of unique events, collaborating with creative and successful Australian artists that align with their new image. Jägermeister are on a journey to revolutionise their brand and take...

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This Italian restaurant is inviting you & your pooch to a beer, spritz & pizza party

Attention all dog lovers: Clear your calendars, because you and your pooch are invited to a beer and pizza party at Ciao Cucina. In the heart of Port Melbourne lies Ciao Cucina, a casual yet stylish Italian restaurant. On Sunday 14th of April they are opening their doors for you and your...

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Where to Find The Top 5 Cheese Eateries in Melbourne

With April well underway most of us are probably preparing for the food coma that naturally happens over the Easter period. Chocolate in all its forms, moorish hot cross buns and other Easter treats have always been the star of this month…until now. FYI, National Cheese Fondue Day is today!...

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The Top 5 Toastie Institutions in Melbourne You Need to Know About

Some people believe in Santa Clause and others believe that all cheese toasties taste the same. We are here to tell you that is absolutely not true, and that these five institutions are serving up some of the best toasties in Melbourne. Maker & Monger 4 Market St, South Yarra...

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This Prahran Wine Festival Will Let You Sample Over 100 Aussie Wines

It’s back! The Young Gun of Wine Top 50 Winemakers is making another appearance after a sell-out event last year. If you’re not sure what everyone’s talking about – here’s the quick rundown: 50 of Australia’s best young winemakers all in one place, with 100 of their wines for you...

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Meet the 2-in-1 rooftop bar and meatery taking over Swanston Street

First came Dexter, the original ‘meat project’ from Adam Goldblatt, Tom and Sam Peasnell. Then came Takeaway Pizza, a cocktail bar and late night restaurant offering a fresh take on American style pizza. Now, the talented trio have two new additions to their impressive line-up of stylish eateries, introducing Cheek...

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Why The Espy Is Where You Should Host Your Next Shindig

We’re sure by now you’re well aware that The Hotel Esplanade has come back with a bang. After a two-year renovation this iconic venue has quickly become one of Melbourne’s dining and drinking hot spots and we’re here to tell you how you can make this place your own. Hotel Esplanade,...

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Host Your Next Party At One Of These 7 Popular Function Venues

We know it’s March and that EOFY and Christmas parties are the last thing on your mind… BUT if you want your function to wow your guests we suggest you book now. You’ve probably been to these popular Melbourne bars and restaurants in the past, but you’ve never seen them...

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Our Top 6 Picks Of The Melbourne International Comedy Festival

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back again for its 33rd year and we understand that the choices can be overwhelming when it comes to deciding on who you’re going to see… So we’ve done the hard yards for you and have chosen 6 of our top comedy acts of...

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This New Hawthorn Eatery is Turning Heads with Loaded Parmas & 40+ Local Craft Beers

If you’ve been tirelessly searching for the best parmas in Melbourne then check out this new contender to the game. Located on Glenferrie Road is Parmas & Pints; it’s a charming restaurant and bar that’s only recently popped up but is slowly and surely creating a name for itself. Walking in...

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A Japanese-Inspired Menu Is Taking Over Belles Hot Chicken For 12 Days Only

Take a 12-day virtual trip to Japan at Belles Hot Chicken with a limited time menu featuring authentic Japanese flavours with a twist. Having deeply explored Japan and its culinary creations, one dish keeps Chef Morgan McGlone going back for more. The katsu sandwich. Traditionally made with juicy pork cutlets...

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There’s A Vegan 7-course Thai Banquet Coming That You Do Not Want To Miss

It’s back – and better than ever! BangPop’s famous 7 course Thai banquet is happening again… and yep, it’s all vegan. Found in the heart of Melbourne, BangPop brings flavourful, Thai dishes to life in South Wharf, with pink sunset skies and waterfront views. This funky restaurant adopts a chilled...

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PSA: The Vic Night Markets Are Now Hosting A European Street Party For A Limited Time

Surprise! Wednesday nights at the Vic Markets are about to get a whole lot better, with European themed stalls and entertainment. It promises an abundance of vibrant European flavour and fun, and celebrates Europe’s unique characteristics, cultures and traditions. Launching on the 10th April until the 8th May, you can...

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The Top Events To Help Plan An Epic Labour Day Weekend

We think a 3 day weekend is something to get excited about, especially when there’s so many amazing events happening around our beautiful city. Here, we’ve devised a list of all the best ways to spend the Labour Day Long Weekend that’ll have you savouring every moment. Sunday Sessions at...

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Everyone’s Favourite Mexican Restaurant Is Holding a Pop Up Rooftop Cinema Until The End Of March!

In Mexico “fonda” translates to a home that has been opened up to the community and serves up delicious food that is made with love. This was the ethos behind creating restaurant Fonda Mexican, according to its founders Tim McDonald and Dave Youl. All Mexican lovers know and adore Fonda;...

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Join this American inspired Prahran bar for a month of March Madness!

Located in the heart of Prahran and on vibrant Greville Street is American inspired bar and restaurant, White Oaks Saloon. Named after the New Mexico town White Oaks, this bar brings together a wide range of craft beers, wines, spirits and cocktails that are unique to the USA. If this...

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PSA: Serotonin Eatery Just Dropped A Brand New Menu Guaranteed To Put A Smile On Your Dial

Welcome to Serotonin Eatery, a place where happiness is the main priority. The menu is carefully curated to help promote the release of serotonin, a chemical in the brain that plays such an important role within the body, affecting mood, appetite, digestion, bone health, sleep and even sex. The owner behind...

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These Are The Top 6 Free Events You NEED To Attend At The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is back for its 27th year and there are over 250 events happening all over Melbourne and Victoria from March 8th until the 24th. The choices are overwhelming and some are quite expensive, so if you’re not the kind of person that can fork...

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This Enchanting Bar in Windsor is Serving Fairy-Tale Themed Cocktails on its New Menu

Well known and well loved, The Woods of Windsor is a unique bar in comparison to its competitors on Chapel St due to the feeling it ignites within you; it’s as if you’ve been transported to a speakeasy in the 1930’s and you should be removing your fur coat to...

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The Hidden Speakeasy You Didn’t Know About In South Yarra’s Jam Factory

Time for Storytime kids; Once upon a time, many moons ago, prior to the entertainment and shopping complex it’s known as today and even before it began churning out jars of sweet preserved fruit goodness, good ole Jam Factory on Chapel St served as a brewery for the first 20...

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This Award Winning Japanese Restaurant Is Holding Weekly BYO Nights!

“It’s BYO!” is usually a statement your mate posts as their ‘Party’ event status or something you text your buddies to let them know your fav’ Japanese restaurant is holding epic deals. But it is no longer exclusive to house parties and china town. Over the summer time period, award...

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An All You Can Eat Insta-Worthy Japanese Eatery Has Landed In Prahran

Get excited because the team that brought you Café Lafayette, is bringing us something bigger, better and absolutely Grand! Grand Lafayette is here and is making one big statement. Your favourite brunch dishes are getting a cheeky little makeover at Grand Lafayette as they’re infused with Asian flavors that will...

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Expect French Indochina Cuisine At This New Rooftop Restaurant & Bar In The CBD

Red Piggy is Melbourne’s newest and most exciting rooftop restaurant and bar located on the corner of Swanston Street and Little Bourke Street in Melbourne’s CBD. It’s delicious, it’s affordable and most importantly, it’s instaworthy (maybe not most importantly, but you get what we’re saying). Red Piggy opened its doors...

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Get Ready for a Boozy Brunching Bonanza at The Emerson

Just when you thought brunch couldn’t get any better, The Emerson goes and one ups every other brunch offer in the game with their Bottomless Cocktail Brunch. Yes that’s right you heard us, ‘cocktail brunch’! This time the classic mimosas won’t be the only thing on the menu. Every Saturday...

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Make your NYE a Starry one on the rooftop of The Albion!

For the very first time ever, The Albion and Grey Goose are inviting you to ring in the new year with them at their Starry Night New Year’s Eve bash! This party is expected to be absolutely huge, and with the packages they’ve got on offer, you’ll soon see...

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Mark This 1-Day Gin Festival On Your Calendar ASAP!

There’s an old saying. When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Well we beleive in the updated version of this adage; when life gives you lemons (or limes in this case), you make a gin and tonic. And apparently we’re not the only ones who feel this way, cause...

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The Vic Markets Is Putting Together a Jolly Christmas Market This December

It’s that time of year again! Santa Claus is on his way, everyone is trying to get on his good list and you better believe he’ll be checking it twice. Christmas is our favourite time of year and we love getting into the festive spirit, and so does the Queen...

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LISTEN UP… This Hidden Modern Windsor Bar Is Next On Your Going Out List

Check out this modern hidden gem in Windsor for your next adventure – they will make you feel like you are in another world. Their Devil’s Tear drink will kick start your night into gear … [MORE]

Brown Brothers X Gelato Messina’s Prosecco Rosé Gelato – Scoop Giveaway

After seeing our Instagram post, did I hear you exclaim, “A Prosecco Rosé flavoured gelato!? Where can I get one?” Well my beautiful friend do I have all the deets for you about the perfect summer treat. The Brown Brothers and Gelato Messina have collaborated on a limited edition Prosecco Rosé i

Melbourne Street Eatz Is Back Baby!

Have you noticed the string of food trucks and smelt the deliciousness that fills the air on the Yarra front!?! Do you know what this means!?! Melbourne Street Eatz is back!!! And oh my goodness do we need to get out of the house!!! (I think I may have already used my exclamation mark quota, [&helli

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LISTEN UP… This Hidden Modern Windsor Bar Is Next On Your Going Out List

Brown Brothers X Gelato Messina’s Prosecco Rosé Gelato – Scoop Giveaway

Melbourne Street Eatz Is Back Baby!