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Bear's Wine Bar
14 May 2026 at 4:58 am
North Melbourne
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$45 Pre-Theatre Short Set Menu | Bear's Wine Bar Dinner in under an hour — done properly at Bear Wine Bar. The $45 Short Set Menu is designed for quick, refined pre-theatre dining, with a three-course menu that delivers comfort and flavour without the wait. Start with house-made focaccia and stracciatella with fennel marmelatta and roasted fennel, followed by ½ roast chicken with winter roots and jus, and finish with a decadent affogato featuri...

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Bear's Wine Bar
14 May 2026 at 4:56 am
North Melbourne
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Happy Hour at Bear's Wine Bar, Mon–Tue from 4pm Early evenings just got stronger at Bear Wine Bar. Every Monday and Tuesday from 4–9pm, settle in for $12 House Negronis and $12 Dry Gin Martinis — a simple, no-nonsense happy hour built around two of the classics. Whether you're kicking off the night or winding down the day, it's the perfect excuse to pull up a seat at the bar.

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Pipis Kiosk
14 May 2026 at 4:55 am
Albert Park
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Winter Warmer 26’ This will be our 5th year— a hearty, soul-warming dish built for grey skies and cold fingers, and priced so it's an easy yes for anyone walking past. Think of it as our way of reminding people that the beach is still very much worth visiting in winter, especially with something steaming on the table. Winter Warmer 26’ Lookbook: Scallop Pie (May 18th - June 7th) Ricotta Gnudi + Smoked Chestnut - (June 8th - June 28th) Seafood R...

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Bonny
13 May 2026 at 1:42 pm
Fitzroy
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Friday nights at Bonny: DJs, grill specials, and double happy hour. Kick off the weekend at Bonny with DJ Celia Bow spinning records while you settle in for a night of great food and drinks. Happy Hour runs twice (4–6pm and 9–11pm) with $8 lager, $10 chilled red or Pinot Gris, and $10 Davidson plum spritz. From the grill, don’t miss the $26 charcoal roasted chicken served with miso piperade and waffle fries, alongside favourites like steak, ...

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Figlia
13 May 2026 at 1:42 pm
Brunswick East
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🍕🍕 $30 PIZZA + VINO 🍷🍷 🍝🍝 $30 PASTA + VINO 🍷🍷 Missed the boat for Euro Summer? Fear not. Our Bologna-born, pasta-making, pizza-slinging Alberto is bringing the best of his hometown to Figlia. Every Monday night from 5pm, get sourdough pizza with silky mortadella and black garlic, or gramigna, the squiggly pasta, with pork sausage and cime di rapa. Plus a glass of something delicious from the Figlia cellar. All for a cool $30. Gr...

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Champagne Problems | Cocktail Bar Melbourne
13 May 2026 at 1:42 pm
Melbourne
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Boozy Bottomless Brunch Join us for our Boozy Bottomless Brunch every Saturday from 11am-4pm! With 3 packages (Basic Bitch, Rich Bitch & Sober Bitch), you'll have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to drinks and food. With drag performances from 12pm each week, too, you're in the right place if you're looking to chase those weekly blues away, where the fizz never stops! Book now!

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The Orrong Hotel
13 May 2026 at 1:42 pm
Armadale
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CLAYMORE @ORRONG HOTEL - WINE & A BITE Thursday 28 May • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Claymore Wines heads south from the Clare Valley for a special Wine & A Bite pop-up at the Orrong Hotel. Join Jonathon and Carissa from the Claymore cellar door as they pour a lineup of their music-inspired wines, paired with tasty bites from the Orrong kitchen. Expect a relaxed evening of guided tastings, stories from the Clare Valley, new 2026 white wine re...

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BangPop
13 May 2026 at 1:42 pm
South Wharf
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Saturday 6 June, head to the Wharf and experience Thai Yum Cha at BangPop 🌶️ $14 per dish 5 for $59 Live wok station in action. Yum Cha style service with a BangPop twist. Smoky Thai flavours in the air by the Yarra. Dishes designed to share, with roving carts delivering fresh plates straight to your table. Perfect for groups, catch-ups & long lunches. Plan ahead! Book now

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Embla

Embla

Wine Bar, Restaurant
103 Recommendations

Tucked away on Russell Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Embla is a wood-fired wine bar and modern Australian restaurant that redefines casual fine dining. The menu celebrates seasonality and local produce through bold, inventive dishes, matched with a wine list championing small, independent makers from Australia and beyond.

122 Russell St
Melbourne CBD
VIC, 3000

📞0455 122 121
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Gimlet

Gimlet

Restaurant
97 Recommendations

Set in the landmark Cavendish House, Gimlet blends vintage glamour with modern Melbourne flair. From oysters to wood-fired mains and martinis, it’s a place made for every occasion.

33 Russell St
Melbourne CBD
VIC, 3000

📞61 3 9277 9777
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Caretaker's Cottage

Caretaker's Cottage

Bar
93 Recommendations

Positioned in a quaint spot in Melbourne's scenic surroundings, modern hospitality in a beautiful old cottage. Smart drinks, top tunes & fun times.

139-141 Little Lonsdale St
Melbourne CBD
VIC, 3000

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Soi 38 Melbourne

Soi 38 Melbourne

Restaurant
84 Recommendations

Authentic Thai known for its Bangkok-style boat noodles and bold street-food flavours. Chef Tee brings real Thai energy to the menu — from rich beef broth to spicy tom yum — earning Soi 38 a spot among Melbourne’s best Thai restaurants.

38 Royal Ln
Melbourne CBD
VIC, 3000

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Marion Wine Bar

Marion Wine Bar

Wine Bar, Restaurant
79 Recommendations

Neighbourhood wine bar with a loyal Fitzroy following, known for its ever-changing wine list and unfussy, produce-driven plates.

53 Gertrude St
Fitzroy
VIC, 3065

📞61 3 9419 6262

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