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

National BBQ Day
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
--> Docklands Melbourne
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
--> Mornington Peninsula
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
--> Mornington Peninsula
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
--> 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
--> 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...

Q Class Dining Experience | The Q Train
--> Queenscliff Railway Station Queenscliff
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...

Soulara - $200 Off Plant-Based & Vegan Meals
--> Australia
The cold nights are here - but so is $200 off to fill them with warm, cosy meals. Try our delicious pasta range and find your new favourite: Spice things up with our Rebel Nduja Rigatoni, wrap...

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
--> Hawthorn
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...

The Q Train Steam Locomotive Dining Experience - Q Class
--> Drysdale Railway Station 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...

Ultimate Seafood Experience - 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...

Ales On Rails | Food & Steam Train Experience
--> Castlemaine Railway Station Castlemaine
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
--> 1085 Arthurs Seat Road Arthurs Seat
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
--> 1085 Arthurs Seat Road Arthurs Seat
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
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
--> 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 3 Southgate Ave Southbank VIC 3006 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...

Christmas in July at Hophaus
--> Mid Level, MR5, Southgate Precinct Southbank
Book our Christmas in July Lunch on Sunday 26 July. Enjoy the lovely atmosphere of Hophaus, with views over the city and river and friendly service from our team. 3 course festive menu with...

Christmas in July at P.J.O'Brien's
--> Shop G12-16, Southgate Precinct Southbank
Christmas in July at P.J's We're bringing the festive cheer early with a cosy Christmas in July celebration in P.J's Side Bar on Saturday 25 July. Lunch - 1pm Dinner - 6:30pm Enjoy a...

Club Chin Chin | Geelong
--> 370 Moorabool Street, 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
--> Level 1 Curtin House 252 Swanston 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: Bottomless Lunch Sunday's
--> Level 1 Curtin House 252 Swanston Street Melbourne
Cookie announces our 'Sunday Bottomless Lunch' - A delicious Thai tasting menu along with Bottomless Drinks. Your new Sunday Session Thai classics, bottomless drinks Our famous Thai...

Cookie: Happy Hour
--> Level 1 Curtin House 252 Swanston 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
--> 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...

Fondue Chalet @ Fed Square
--> Melbourne
Fed Square will transform into the French Alps this winter with Fondue Chalet Bienvenue to the FONDUE CHALET FRENCH MELTED CHEESE & FIRE PIT EXPERIENCE Friday 15th May 2026 - Saturday...

Grazeland | Open Hours
--> 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
--> 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
--> Level 2 Curtin House 252 Swanston Street 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 / MR5/3 Southgate Ave Southbank VIC 3006 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
--> 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 ship...

International Buffet @ Roxburgh Park
--> 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
--> Melbourne
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
--> Melbourne
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 / 6 Riverside Quay Southbank VIC 3006 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 Moutnain Saloon 62 Little Collins Street Melbourne
Steak lovers Tuesday just became your favourite day of the week! Our Melbourne CBD steak Tuesday's delivers premium cuts straight from our charcoal grill. Paired with a soy & tamarind sauce...

Meat and Wine Co South Yarra: 3 Course Steakhouse Dinner
--> 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 82 Nelson Pl Williamstown
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...

Mould X Pinot Palooza 2026 | Cheese & Wine Festival
--> Melbourne
MOULD x PINOT PALOOZA returns in 2026 for the biggest cheesiest pinot-perfect party Australia's ever seen! Vino-lovers and curd-nerds rejoice! Australia's biggest cheese and wine party is coming...

National Tea Day 2026
--> Australia
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 ShopG12-16 Southgate Restaurant and Shopping Precinct Southbank
Every Thursday & Friday @ P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub Happy Hour every Thursday & Friday 5-7pm. Selected pints and glasses of wine from $10!...

Portarlington Mussel Festival 2027
--> Newcombe St Portarlington
The Portarlington Mussel Festival is held in the picturesque village of Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula. The 19th annual Portarlington Mussel Festival is on Saturday 9th January...

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

Sake Festival 2026
--> Royal Exhibition Building 9 Nicholson St Carlton
A fun-packed Japanese "Sake Festival," where visitors can taste Japanese sake and experience its traditional culture, will be held at the Royal Exhibition Building from Saturday, 4 July to Sunday, 5...

Show Ticket Holder Offer | 15% Off @ Magic Mountain Saloon
--> Magic Mountain Saloon 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
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
--> Cnr Nepean Highway and Wilsons Road Mornington
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
--> Jacka Boulevard and 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 St South Yarra VIC 3141 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
--> Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, 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
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
--> Carlton
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. Creating an...

The Melba: Grazing Buffet
--> 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...

Time Out Social Club x Otakoi - Journey to Ukraine experience
--> 34 Chapel St Windsor
One night. Two seatings. A little journey through Ukraine at Otakoi in Windsor. Join us for a special Time Out Social Club dinner at Otakoi on Thursday 18 June, featuring a set menu inspired by...

Tom Phat: Happy Hour
--> 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...

Waterfront Sessions: Great Food, Music and Good Vibes
--> Harbour Esplanade Docklands
The brand-new Docklands event series, The Street Social, brings you 'Waterfront Sessions' - a relaxed waterfront destination bringing together great food, music and good vibes along Harbour...

What's On @ Cornish Arms
--> 163 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...

Wine & Dine Wednesdays @ Ludlow
--> 6 Riverside Quay Southbank
Winter Wednesday special to keep you warm through the colder months. From 5pm. Wednesday Winter Wine & Dine Choice of a main with a glass of selected wine $35 Pappardelle & Pinot Slow cooked...

Winter Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market
--> 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 2026
--> Melbourne
Tuesday 7th July 2026 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 2026
--> Melbourne
Saturday 13th June 2026 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
--> Melbourne
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
--> 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...