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Where to Eat in Melbourne
Where to Eat in Melbourne
--> The Q Train, 2-10 Station Street Drysdale
Swerve your way through the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula as you dine on the iconic Q Train on the historic Bellarine Railway between Drysdale and Queenscliff. Upon arrival, be greeted with a...
--> Buckley's Entertainment Centre, 54 Fellmongers Road Breakwater
Venue open from 8am each day & 10am on Sundays Lunch 11am - 2pm Dinner 5pm - 8.30pm Buckley's Entertainment Centre renovated facilities are among the best in the region and feature stylish...
--> Australia
--> When: Wednesday 7th July 2027
Wednesday 7th July 2027 As if we need a reason to eat more chocolate... Get your friends and family together to celebrate the best day of the year! World Chocolate Day (also called...
--> Australia
--> When: Tuesday 15th December 2026
The next Tea Day celebrated by tea lovers is on Tuesday 15th December 2026. The five basic styles of tea are White, Green, Oolong, Black and Pu'erh. All tea comes from the leaves of the...
--> Australia
--> When: Tuesday 9th February 2027
FEBRUARY 9TH: WORLD PIZZA DAY National Pizza Day is a day that celebrates this oven baked flat bread food that is covered in sauce and cheese. It is a holiday where people can enjoy one of the...
--> Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon St South Wharf
--> When: Thursday 22nd October 2026
Chateau Merveilles is a one-night immersive dinner spectacle bringing the French art de vivre to Melbourne. Chateau Merveilles On Thursday 22 October 2026, MCEC's exhibition bays are...
--> Mary Eats Cake | Brunswick, 558 Sydney Rd Brunswick
--> When: Thursday 1st October 2026 - Saturday 31st October 2026
For the month of October 2026, the Cake Festival celebrates 10 Years of Mary Eats Cake. Cake Festival Celebrating 10 Years of Mary Eats Cake To celebrate our birthday we are excited to launch...
--> Pastuso | Peruvian Restaurant, 198 AC/DC Lane Melbourne
--> When: Thursday 22nd October 2026
A restaurant turned runway. Created exclusively for Melbourne Fashion Week, INTERWOVEN transforms Pastuso into a living gallery and runway, with fashion unfolding throughout the restaurant as you...
--> Harbour Esplanade Docklands
--> When: Saturday 31st October 2026
The Street Social is back on the Docklands waterfront, and we invite you and the family to come and celebrate Halloween by the water. Halloween Bring the whole family down and experience a...
--> Cookie | Thai Restaurant & Bar, 1/252 Swanson Street Melbourne
--> When: Monday 28th September 2026 - Monday 31st May 2027
Cookie is giving Monday dinner a Thai-accented steakhouse turn, serving a 250g Scotch fillet with seasoned fries, salad and Nam Jim Jaew for $30. Steak Night at Cookie Cookie's Monday steak...
--> Queen Victoria Market, Corner Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street Melbourne
--> When: Monday 2nd November 2026
Travel the world by dumpling at the delicious Melbourne International Dumpling Festival and find out which country has the best dumpling in the world. This is the only culinary-packed festival...
--> Queen Victoria Market, Corner Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street Melbourne
--> When: Saturday 17th October 2026 - Sunday 18th October 2026
Melbourne's Donut Festival is returning to Queen Victoria Market in 2026, bringing a free two-day celebration of fried, filled and glazed treats to the city. The festival will gather donut makers...
--> The Meat & Wine Co. | Melbourne, 88 Collins Street Melbourne
Melbourne diners can enjoy a steakhouse lunch for two in the heart of the CBD, combining quality meats, carefully prepared dishes and drinks in a distinctive city setting. Premium Steakhouse...
--> Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street Carlton
--> When: Saturday 17th October 2026 - Sunday 18th October 2026
Royal Exhibition Building & Museum Plaza Melbourne Every flavour tells a story-come hungry leave inspired. Indulge in authentic Italian street food regional specialties and handcrafted...
--> Arbory Bar & Eatery, 1 Flinders Walk, Melbourne
--> When: Monday 31st August 2026 - Sunday 6th June 2027
Afloat is Melbourne's seasonal floating bar and restaurant on the Yarra River (Birrarung), beside Flinders Street Station at 2 Flinders Walk. Rebuilt around a different destination each summer, the...
--> CherryHill Orchards, 739 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream
--> When: Monday 9th November 2026 - Thursday 31st December 2026
Our beautiful Coldstream orchard is our newest orchard now celebrating its fourth season. Coldstream is a slightly larger orchard with a big open picnic area modern cafe and tasting space and a...
--> P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub | Southbank, Shop G14-16, Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct Southbank
--> When: Friday 25th December 2026
Join us at P.J.O'Brien's Melbourne on Southbank this Festive Season for a lovely Christmas Day Lunch. 25 December, 12.30pm. 3 Course Christmas Lunch $105 per person / Kids 2 Course Menu $35...
--> Kings Way Reserve South Melbourne
Nite Bites Food Truck Event Night Bites is a weekly Thursday night food truck event at Kings Way Reserve, South Melbourne, running 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm year-round. Located on one of Melbourne's...
--> Caulfield Racecourse, Station Street Caulfield East
--> When: Saturday 10th October 2026 - Saturday 17th October 2026
Beverly Returns to the 2026 Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Carnival After Sold-Out Debut Following a sold-out debut at the 2025 Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Carnival, Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) and Beverly...
--> Royal Exhibition Building, 9 Nicholson Street Carlton
--> When: Friday 27th November 2026 - Sunday 29th November 2026
The Little Food Market: A culinary adventure like no other. The Little Food Market is here to celebrate the original; the high quality; and the vision of Australian tastemakers. The Little...
--> Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, 2 Clarendon St South Wharf
The Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre courtyard has been transformed into an inner-city summer oasis for a limited time. Whether you're here for an exhibition, seminar, show or just...
--> Fitzroy Street St Kilda
Fitzroy Street Business Association invites you to join us at the monthly Foodie Fare Market, hosted right on the Fitzroy Street footpath amongst the leafy trees and cafes. The Foodie Fare Market...
--> Bass & Flinders Distillery, 40 Collins Rd, Dromana
Come and enjoy the ambience of Bass and Flinders Distillery and a twist on the traditional high tea with this gin experience in the quiet and serene Mornington Peninsula suburb of Dromana....
--> Bridges Reserve, Bell St Coburg
--> When: Thursday 17th December 2026 - Saturday 19th December 2026
Coburg Night Market is shaping up to be the biggest brightest and most exciting market Northside. Coburg Night Market offers epic street food, live music, DJs, pop-up bars, and unique finds from...
--> Hofbrauhaus - Melbourne, 18-28 Market Lane Melbourne
Melbourne's Hofbrauhaus is celebrating its 58th Oktoberfest with six weeks of Bavarian fun from Saturday 19 September - Saturday 31 October 2026. Oktoberfest Expect imported Oktoberfest biers...
--> Seaworks | Maritime Precinct, 82 Nelson Place Williamstown
--> When: Saturday 28th November 2026
Join us at the Williamstown Beer and Cider Festival on Saturday 28th November 2026 @ Seaworks. Willy Beer Fest is back for its 12th year Join us at Melbourne's favourite bayside beer festival...
--> P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub | Southbank, Shop G14-16, Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct Southbank
@ P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub at Southbank. Monday to Friday - 4-7pm, Selected pints and glasses of wine $11 Slainte! ...
--> Cookie | Thai Restaurant & Bar, 1/252 Swanson Street Melbourne
Grab a delicious Thai meal for your lunch in the iconic venue; Cookie on Swanston Street Melbourne CBD. Cookie: $25 Lunch Quick, delicious, freshly-wokked From noodles to fried rice, let...
--> Tom Phat, 184 Sydney Road Brunswick
Wind down and kick off your evening the right way with Happy Hour at Tom Phat! Join us Tuesday to Sunday from 5-6 PM for delicious drink specials in our cosy South East Asian-inspired...
--> Southbank Promenade, B1 Southgate
Dreaming of a brunch with a twist? If you're a food lover or just in for a fun, tipsy boat ride, hop on Melbourne River Cruises for an unforgettable bottomless brunch cruise that'll float your...
--> Hophaus Bar, Shop MR5, Southgate Restaurant and Shopping Precinct Southbank
Join us for Happy Hour at Hophaus It's the perfect way to kick off your evening or catch up with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. So, gather your crew, grab a drink, and enjoy the stunning...
--> Ludlow Bar & Dining Room, Building 3, 6 Riverside Quay Southbank
Looking to unwind after work? Monday - Thursday, 4-6pm Friday 3-7pm Heading out for drinks after work? Join us for Happy Hour. We've got pints of beer and glasses of wine, starting at just...
--> Temperance Hotel, 426 Chapel Street South Yarra
Unwind after a long day at Temperance Hotel's Happy Hour running every Monday to Friday from 5-7pm. Happy Hour Sip on selected beers, sparkling wines and house spirits. Monday to Friday...
--> BearBrass, Shop 3A, Southgate Restaurant and Shopping Precinct Southbank
Get into BearBrass for a Happy Hour special.. THURSDAYS HAPPY HOUR. BearBrass Happy Hour Monday - Friday 3-6pm $11 Pints $11 Wines $1 Wings 150ml Rothbury Wines Selected pints Minimum...
--> Melbourne
Your picnic destination is a mystery, only found by solving clues together. A Mystery Picnic is a self-guided food and adventure experience with a difference. Choose between a Single Date...
--> Cookie | Thai Restaurant & Bar, 1/252 Swanson Street Melbourne
In the CBD after work? Gather the crew and head to Cookie for Happy Hour! Happy Hour After-work drinks in Melbourne CBD? Enjoy Happy Hour at Cookie - $10 Pints, $10 Wines $15 House...
--> The Toff, Level 2, 252 Swanston St Walk, Melbourne
The Toff's Happy Hour, running from 5 to 7PM, Tuesday to Saturday HAPPY HOUR 5-7PM $15 Classic Cocktails, $9 Pints of Mountain Goat Tasty Pale Ale & Carlton Draught, $10 Selected...
--> 592 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
Fugitive! Come and serve your time in this theatrical and world-class cocktail experience. After its success in the UK, the first 'bar behind bars' arrives in Melbourne - where the serving...
--> Fed Square, Corner Swanston Street and Flinders Street Melbourne
There are so many great restaurants in Melbourne, and when you have not much time, why not do a few in one evening? This Melbourne city restaurants & food tour will take you to some of the best...
Club Chin Chin is a year long pop-up, part of the new Joel Selwood Stand in GMHBA Stadium. Club Chin Chin will have a menu filled with staples from the Flinders Lane restaurant, as well as...
--> The Hof Downtown, 737 Bourke Street Docklands
Bavarian Bier Course And 2 Hour Guided Tasting Date: Selected Sundays Venue: The Hof Downtown - Docklands Duration: 2.5 hours Experience a new age of Bavarian cuisine and the best imported...
--> Green Olive at Red Hill, 1180 Mornington Flinders Road, Main Ridge
With Grazing Food And Drinks Head out to the Mornington Peninsula with the family for a memorable picnic on a stunning farm with sustainability at the forefront. Lay out your rug near the olive...
--> Green Olive at Red Hill, 1180 Mornington Flinders Road, Main Ridge
Enjoy a picnic for two amongst the picturesque grounds of a sustainable farm on the gorgeous Mornington Peninsula. Nibble away at a selection of farm-grown goodies and savour a bottle of estate...
--> Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia's culinary capital, but to discover the city's foodie hotspots, you need a local guide. On this food walking tour, explore Melbourne's atmospheric laneways and arcades;...
--> Bacchus Marsh
--> When: Friday 13th November 2026 - Sunday 15th November 2026
Welcome to the heartwarming celebration of the Victorian growing season for strawberries and cherries - the Bacchus Marsh Strawberry & Cherry Festival! A cherished staple on the events calendar,...
--> Irving Street, Footscray
Food Trail with 3 Course Lunch Indulge in a progressive three course meal at various African eateries in Melbourne. We explore Footscray on our journey through African, Asia, European and...
--> The Meat & Wine Co. | Hawthorn, 482 Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn East
3 Course Steakhouse Dinner with Wine - For 2 - The Meat and Wine Co Hawthorn Sit down for a sophisticated steakhouse dining experience with a loved one. Indulge in a mouth-watering three...
--> The Meat & Wine Co. | Chadstone, Shop HT002, Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone
Ultimate Seafood Experience - For 2 - The Meat and Wine Co - Chadstone Tuck into a dazzling two course seafood feast matched with a bottle of house selected red or white wine at The Meat & Wine...
--> Green Olive at Red Hill, 1180 Mornington Flinders Road, Main Ridge
Enjoy a scenic cable car ride over the Mornington Peninsula taking in interrupted views of the bay and city. After a delightful morning of sightseeing, sit down for lunch at a local winery to indulge...
--> Green Olive at Red Hill, 1180 Mornington Flinders Road, Main Ridge
Gondola Ride on Arthurs Seat Eagle and Family Lunch for Four Experience the very best of the Mornington Peninsula on a family day out to Arthurs Seat Eagle gondola plus a delicious family farmers...
--> EziStreat: Food Hall & Beer Garden, 275 Macaulay Road North Melbourne
North Melbourne's new streat-food hall, beer garden x community space. EziStreat is a food hall, beer garden and events space in the heart of North Melbourne, celebrating street-food and community...
--> The Meat & Wine Co. | South Yarra, Shop 4, Chapel Street and Toorak Road, South Yarra
3 Course Steakhouse Dinner with Wine - South Yarra - For 2 Sit down for a sophisticated steakhouse dining experience with a loved one. Indulge in a mouth-watering three course menu designed from...
--> Tiny Bear Distillery, 7/10 Henderson road, Knoxfield
Gin Distillery Tour with Tasting Paddle and Cheese at Tiny Bear Distillery in Knoxfield . Prepare to be GINspired! You'll sit down to enjoy a tasting paddle of a selection of gins accompanied...
--> The Meat & Wine Co. | Southbank, 3 Freshwater Place Southbank
3 Course Steakhouse Dinner with Wine for 2. Sit down for a sophisticated steakhouse dining experience with a loved one at the Meat and Wine Co Southbank. Indulge in a mouth-watering three course...
--> Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Rd Mornington
--> When: Friday 11th June 2027
Soul Night Market Mornington is back creating a festive foodie type vibe, like the Night Markets in the City, with live soul-inspired music and a selection of some of Melbourne's most talented...
--> Esplanade Brighton Beach, 5 Esplanade Brighton
--> When: Friday 20th November 2026
Soul Night Market is a festive foodie and makers market held in the Melbourne Suburbs so people can experience a taste of the vibe and culture of City Night Markets in their own...
--> Grazeland - Festival of Food, 20 Booker Street Spotswood
Grazeland And Its Mammoth Food Mecca next to Scienceworks - Spotswood. Open every weekend Friday - 5pm to 10pm Saturday - 12 midday to 10pm Sunday - 12 midday to 9pm Bookings not...
--> The Aegean Restaurant, 19 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Melbourne's best traditional GREEK night with live music entertainment dancing and Mediterranean cuisine. Saturday night is our Greek tavern night. You will enjoy live Greek music as well as...
--> Melbourne
Going out at night in a new city can be scary as you don't want to get lost or risk missing the best spots. Remove the fear by spending an evening out in Melbourne with a local. They'll take you...
--> Melbourne
Think you're a foodie? Do your travel plans lead to your best gourmand adventures? Are you torn by delicious culinary choices? If your answers are 'yes', then why not kick off with the 'Bucket...
--> Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, 35 Old Healesville Road Yarra Glen
Just an hour from Melbourne Free entry - open every day 9am-5pm (except Christmas Day) Come and visit us at our architect designed Chocolaterie where our striking showroom and cafe is set...
--> IceBar Melbourne Melbourne
Australia's only ice bar, keeping things a fun and frosty -10°C here in Melbourne all year round. Rugged up in our unique snow gear you will make your way through the doors of the explorers...
--> Melba Restaurant, 1 Southgate Avenue Southbank
The Langham Melbourne | Melba Restaurant presents a Grazing Buffet for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily. The Melba experience is a combination of ingredients - fresh produce, bountiful seafood, a...
--> Australia
--> When: Saturday 12th June 2027
Sunday 12th June 2027 Gin lovers of the world rejoice as World Gin Day returns for its 18th year in 2026! World Gin Day is a global celebration of all things gin, on the second Saturday in...
--> Degraves St, Melbourne
Melbourne is famous for it's coffee culture and this tour allows you to experience Melbourne's coffee culture. Visit four coffee houses and cafes around Melbourne, sample a selection of different...
--> Roxburgh Park Hotel, Cnr Pascoe Vale Rd and Somerton Road Roxburgh Park
The Roxburgh Park Hotel offers an all-you-can-eat International buffet restaurant with a cover charge per person which includes all meals, desserts, tea or coffee and soft drink for children. Our...
--> The Cornish Arms Hotel, 163A Sydney Road, Brunswick
According to The Good Food Guide, the "Cornish Arms deserves the Vegan Rock & Roll Award for the biggest range of meat free dishes for the pub crowd". This cracking pub is the perfect place to...
--> Australia
--> When: Friday 28th May 2027
Friday 28th May 2027 In case any of us needed an excuse to eat a burger, Australia's best burger joints are celebrating National Hamburger Day on 28 May with a flurry of deliciousness. Let's...
--> St Kilda Pier, Pier Road, St Kilda
Serving coffee, artisan gelato, salads & toasted sandwiches every day and fish & chips on weekends & public holidays. With a vibe that combines a casual yet inviting ambiance, St Kilda Pier Kiosk...
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