Dining & Drink Experiences

Melbourne loves it's food: wine and dine events, dinners, lunches, cooking classes, workshops, food festivals, wine tastings, bar & restaurant openings!

Where to Eat in Melbourne

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Ales On Rails | Food & Steam Train Experience
--> Victorian Goldfields Railway, Castlemaine Railway Station, Castlemaine
--> When: Saturday 5th September 2026
The Ultimate Beer, Food & Railway Experience Indulge as you are taken into a world of decadence.... first class style.... in 1920's era club and parlour carriages As your heritage train takes...

Arthurs Seat Eagle + Family Lunch for 4
--> 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...

Arthurs Seat Eagle Cable Car Ride and Farmer's Lunch - For 2
--> 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...

Bacchus Marsh Strawberry & Cherry Festival 2026
--> Bacchus Marsh
--> When: Friday 13th November 2026 - Sunday 15th November 2026
Bacchus Marsh Strawberry & Cherry Festival: A Burst of Seasonal Delight! Welcome to the heartwarming celebration of the Victorian growing season for strawberries and cherries - the Bacchus Marsh...

Bass and Flinders Distillery: Gin High Tea
--> 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....

BearBrass - Happy Hour
--> 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...

Beverly - Caulfield Cup Hospitality Experience
--> 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...

Bloom & Graze @ CherryHill Orchards
--> CherryHill Orchards, 739 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream
--> When: Saturday 12th September 2026 - Sunday 13th September 2026
Celebrate Spring with us across the weekend as the orchard comes to life. Graze, sip, shop and wander as we bring together a wide variety of amazing local producers, wineries, market stalls,...

Buckley's Entertainment Centre | Open
--> 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...

Christmas Day Lunch at P.J.O'Brien's
--> 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...

Club Chin Chin
--> GMHBA Stadium | Kardinia Park, 370 Moorabool Street Geelong South
--> When: Saturday 8th August 2026 - Saturday 22nd August 2026
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...

Club Chin Chin | Geelong
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...

Coffee Lovers Walking Tour | Melbourne
--> 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...

Cookie: $25 Lunch For Less
--> 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. Quick, delicious, freshly-wokked From noodles to fried rice, let Cookie look after you...

Cookie: Happy Hour
--> 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...

Couples Mystery Picnic
--> 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...

ezistrEAT - Food Hall Open
--> 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...

Fitzroy Street Foodie Fare
--> 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...

Grazeland | Open Hours
--> 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...

Greek Tavern Night | Saturday Nights
--> 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...

Happy Hour @ Magic Mountain Saloon
--> Magic Mountain Saloon, 62 Little Collins Street Melbourne
HAPPY HOUR | $1 DUMPLINGS | MELBOURNE CBD TUESDAY - FRIDAY 3-6pm $1 Dumplings! Mix & match to your desire. Pints & wines $11 & selected spritz $16 Whether you're winding down after work...

Happy Hour At The Toff
--> 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...

Hophaus - Happy Hour
--> 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...

IceBar Melbourne | Open Times & Tickets
--> 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...

International Beer Day at Hophaus
--> Hophaus Bar, Shop MR5, Southgate Restaurant and Shopping Precinct Southbank
--> When: Friday 7th August 2026
Head to Hophaus to celebrate International Beer Day with us. International Beer Day Friday 7th August 2026 @ Hophaus Bar Our Beer Tasting Paddles are only $10, all day! Try any four of our...

International Buffet @ Roxburgh Park
--> 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...

International Coffee Day 2026
--> Australia
--> When: Thursday 1st October 2026
Celebrate International Coffee Day on Thursday 1st October 2026 The 77 Member States of the International Coffee Organization (ICO) and dozens of coffee associations from around the globe will...

International Hamburger Day 2027
--> 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...

Ludlow Bar & Dining - Happy Hour
--> 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...

Magic Mountain Saloon: Steak Day
--> Magic Mountain Saloon, 62 Little Collins Street Melbourne
Steak lovers, what's better than one steak day? Two steak days! Join us Tuesdays & Wednesdays, available from 12pm til late. Steak Day TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY $25 STEAK ALL...

Meat and Wine Co South Yarra: 3 Course Steakhouse Dinner
--> 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...

Melbourne Cheese Wine and Spirits Festival 2026
--> Seaworks | Maritime Precinct, 82 Nelson Place Williamstown
--> When: Saturday 22nd August 2026
Join us at the Melbourne Cheese, Wine & Spirit Festival. Indulge in a celebration of regional wines, cheeses, and spirits as we showcase the best local producers. Immerse yourself in a world of...

National Tea Day 2026
--> 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...

P.J.O'Brien's: Happy Hour
--> 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! ...

Progressive Degustation Walk: Melbourne Restaurants Walking Tour
--> 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...

ScullyBug Markets: Nite Bites Food Truck Event | South Melbourne
--> 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...

Set Sail FREE TASTING feat. Appleton Estate
--> Sailors Rest, 3 Moorabool Street Geelong
--> When: Friday 7th August 2026
Set Sail into August! Escape to the Caribbean without leaving the waterfront as Appleton Estate Jamaican Rum takes over this month's Set Sail Friday! FREE TASTING feat. Appleton Estate Sip...

Show Ticket Holder Offer | 15% Off @ Magic Mountain Saloon
--> Magic Mountain Saloon, 62 Little Collins Street Melbourne
Heading to a gig concert or the theatre in Melbourne? Enjoy delicious Thai food and drinks anytime and receive 15% off your bill! Just show your ticket to our team on arrival - Offer valid on...

Soul Night Market | Brighton Beach
--> 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...

Soul Night Market | Mornington
--> Peninsula Community Theatre, 91 Wilsons Rd Mornington
--> When: Friday 14th August 2026
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...

St Kilda Pier Kiosk
--> 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...

Temperance Hotel - Happy Hour
--> 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. Sip on selected beers, sparkling wines and house spirits. Monday to Friday 5-7pm $10 Pints...

The Courtyard Bar
--> 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...

The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph Merbein 2026
--> Merbein
--> When: Saturday 15th August 2026
The Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph is a celebration of the vanilla slice held on the Murray River each August! There's a baking competition for professionals and amateurs, lots of slices...

The Little Food Market 2026
--> 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...

The Melba: Grazing Buffet
--> 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...

Tom Phat: Happy Hour
--> 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...

What's On @ Cornish Arms
--> 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...

Whiskey Live
--> . Australia
--> When: Friday 1st May 2026 - Saturday 12th September 2026
Australia's premier whisky tasting experience discover exceptional whiskies masterclasses and our Rare&Old Bar. Join us across Australia for unforgettable tastings from the world's finest...

Williamstown Beer and Cider Festival 2026
--> 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...

Wine & Dine Wednesdays @ Ludlow
--> Ludlow Bar & Dining Room, Building 3, 6 Riverside Quay Southbank
Ludlow is serving a winter Wine & Dine Wednesday special from 5pm throughout the colder months. For $35, diners can choose one of two hearty mains, each matched with a selected glass of...

Winter Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market
--> Queen Victoria Market, Corner Elizabeth Street and Victoria Street Melbourne
The Winter Night Market returns every Wednesday from 3 June - 26 August 2026. Warm up with a rotating line-up of global street food, winter comfort eats and hot drinks. Feast on raclette-loaded...

World Chocolate Day 2027
--> 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...

World Gin Day 2027
--> 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...

World Pizza Day 2027
--> 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...

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery | Open
--> 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...

Q Class Dining Experience | The Q Train
--> 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...

Alcotraz: Immersive Cocktail Experience
--> 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...

Bavarian Bier Course and 2 Hour Guided Tasting
--> 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...

Bottomless Brunch Afloat Cruise
--> 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...

Family Farm Picnic @ Mornington Peninsula
--> 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...

Farm Picnic Lunch @ Mornington Peninsula
--> 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...

Footscray Food Trail with 3 Course Lunch
--> 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...

Gin Distillery Tour: Tiny Bear Distillery - Knoxfield
--> 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...

Meat and Wine Co Southbank: 3 Course Steakhouse Dinner
--> 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...

Melbourne Foodie Discovery Walking Tour
--> 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;...

Private Melbourne Nightlife Experience inc Dinner & Drinks
--> 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...

Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise
--> Southbank Promenade Southbank
Enjoy one of Melbourne's most unique dining experiences with a delicious 4 course meal aboard the Spirit of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant as it winds its way along the calm waters of the Yarra River...

Steakhouse Dinner Experience - Hawthorn
--> 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 Foodies Bucket List | Melbourne Walking Tours
--> 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...

Ultimate Seafood Experience - Chadstone
--> 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...