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$59 UNLIMITED YUM CHA $45 BOTTOMLESS ALCOHOL EVERY SAT & SUN 12PM & 1.45PM AT SUZIE Q
PRIX FIXE at BABINES Relax and let us take care of you with our three-course prix fixe menu. For $45 per person, enjoy a rotating selection of house favourites and seasonal plates. Upgrade to a steak and a side for an extra $12. Two options, you decide. Available til late, Wednesday to Sunday. BOOK A TABLE!
Doju Bibimbap lunch special Mon 25 – Fri 29 May · 12–2pm From Korean-style raw beef, buldak chicken, to spicy duck bulogi - expect a different special each week. Seasoned, rich, fresh, and made to mix through hot rice.
AFTER WORK DRINKS Wednesday to Friday, 5pm to 6.30pm. Drinks, snacks, and a room full of locals who had the right idea. Pints from $10 · Wine from $10 · Freezer Martini $18 · Negroni $18 · Seasonal Highball $18 Moroccan Chicken Skewers $5ea · Home-made Fries $8 📍 You know where to find us on Smith St. Walk-ins always welcome.
Starting every Monday at Made in Casa Negronis & Spritz $10 all night long. A little Monday ritual dedicated to our hospitality friends, weekend warriors, late-night shakers, plate runners, wine pourers… and honestly, anyone needing a softer start to the week. Because if anyone deserves a drink and a relaxed dinner on a Monday night — it’s you. See you at the bar. 🍊🥂
Friday afternoon aperitivo at Milton Wine Always hits a little different. Here from 3 x Book now!
Counter Cultures: The Chef with Dan Hunter | June This winter, Counter Cultures turns its focus to noodle soup — bowls built on broth, patience and flavour drawn out slowly over time. Across June, July and August, three guest archetypes will each answer one question: What’s your perfect bowl of noodle soup? The series begins in June with The Chef, featuring Dan Hunter of Brae. Expect a deeply considered take on winter comfort from one of A...
Saadi’s Indian Chook Shop is here for one night only: June 20 For a special one-off event, Saadi is stepping away from its usual four-course contemporary Indian menu and transforming into The Indian Chook Shop — a celebration of lesser-known cooking traditions from the Indian diaspora. At the centre of the night is Saadi’s take on chicken cafreal, a Goan dish with Mozambican roots introduced through Portuguese influence. Expect whole charc...
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Embla
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.
Embla
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
Gimlet
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.
Gimlet
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
Caretaker's Cottage
Positioned in a quaint spot in Melbourne's scenic surroundings, modern hospitality in a beautiful old cottage. Smart drinks, top tunes & fun times.
Caretaker's Cottage
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
Soi 38 Melbourne
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.
Soi 38 Melbourne
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
Marion Wine Bar
Neighbourhood wine bar with a loyal Fitzroy following, known for its ever-changing wine list and unfussy, produce-driven plates.
Marion Wine Bar
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
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