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An Evening with H Woo at Aru | 23 January We’re thrilled to welcome fine-dining chef H Woo to Aru for a one-night crossover. Self-taught and known for his underground supper club, Maru LA, H Woo has since collaborated with top restaurants across Spain and the US. For this dinner, he brings his inventive, Japan-inspired approach to Aru’s kitchen. Expect dishes like Bluefin Tuna Tartare with Antonius Caviar, Matsukasa Tilefish with Smoked ...

LE CLUB LACOSTE MELBOURNE: 16.01.26 — 01.02.26 This summer, we’re joining forces with Lacoste to bring Le Club Lacoste to Melbourne — a sun-soaked, tennis-charged oasis on the Yarra. Catch the action on big screens, enjoy special food and drink menus, and for those who prefer to rally rather than spectate, step onto the Lacoste Court. It all kicks off Friday 16 January as Le Club Lacoste Melbourne debuts at Afloat with an evening of French hou...

French Wine Essentials Course Starts 27 Jan at Cardwell Cellars Enrolments now open — classes begin 27 January 2026. Join our French Wine Essentials course, presented by the Wine Scholar Guild and hosted in Cardwell Cellars' Map Room. Across six Tuesday evenings, we’ll explore France’s great regions through terroir, history, and the glass. From the Loire’s limestone to Bordeaux’s gravels and marl. Perfect for wine enthusiasts ready to de...

SPOONS by Rahel Stephanie at Cam’s – Sunday, 11 January, from Midday We are very excited to have @eatwithsp00ns (SPOONS 🥄 by Rahel Stephanie) as Chef at Cam’s this Sunday, 11th Jan! From midday til late, Rahel is going to be serving beautiful Indonesian food in the kiosk courtyard. No bookings required; walk-ins only. DJs too!
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You’re invited to our Winter Kamayan at Serai.🇵🇭 A long table. Banana leaves. Lechon, lumpia and all your favourite shared dishes. No plates or cutlery, just hands. Sunday 21 June @ 12pm. $88pp

🍷 A new monthly series: Wine Luncheons🍷 Every first Saturday of the month, we’re welcoming a local winemaker to join us for lunch — pairing their wines with a four-course menu created for the day and sharing the story behind every bottle. Starting Saturday, 6 June at 12pm with Steve from Stelios Kimonides Wines @stelioskimonides Bookings via our website, walk-ins welcome. À la carte always available. ❤️

Dinner & A Bottle at Stokehouse Pasta & Bar Winter Dining Sorted, Wednesday to Saturday from 5pm A beachside dinner with wine already waiting on the table? That's the idea behind Dinner & A Bottle, the new winter dining offer at Stokehouse Pasta & Bar. Designed for groups of four or more, the experience pairs a seasonal shared menu with complimentary wine included — one bottle for every four guests, scaling up to suit larger tables. The...

Victoria’s Wine History, Poured by the Glass 🍷 Tastings are available between 12pm and 5.30pm Join us this week for a sommelier-led Craiglee tasting as part of our City Cellar Door series. One of Victoria’s most historic vineyards, we're excited to welcome Craiglee to Flinders Lane for daily tastings. Planted in 1976 by Pat and Dianne Carmody, the vineyard focuses on Shiraz and Chardonnay, with a story that stretches back much further....

🍷 A new monthly series: Wine Luncheons🍷 Every first Saturday of the month, we’re welcoming a local winemaker to join us for lunch — pairing their wines with a four-course menu created for the day and sharing the story behind every bottle. Starting Saturday, 6 June at 12pm with Steve from Stelios Kimonides Wines. Bookings via our website, walk-ins welcome. À la carte always available. ❤️

WINE N’ DINE Richmond: Saturday 25 July 2026 (12 – 3-3.30pm) Exciting news, Richmond! WINE N’ DINE is making its return this July for another delicious Progressive Long Lunch, and tickets are already selling FAST! 🍽️🍷 Expect four brilliant venues, delicious plates and incredible wines… all on one unforgettable afternoon. Saturday 25 July 2026 (12 – 3-3.30pm) Frédéric Cremorne Ft. Mandala Wines Yarra Valley (VIC) NEW QUARTER Ft. BOBAR...

Five Years of Cocktails & Cult Snacks Return to Aru 29 June – 24 July This winter, Aru celebrates five years with Aru Archives — a month-long bar activation revisiting the drinks and dishes that helped shape the restaurant’s early identity. Owner Adi Halim has invited back original bartender Darren Leaney of Caretaker’s Cottage to revive some of the venue’s defining cocktails, while Head Chef Nick Koevoets brings back favourite bar snacks...

Seasonal Truffle Set Menu: Every Sunday Lunch, From 21st June to 12th July This winter, Reine & La Rue invites you to a seasonal celebration of truffles through a series of refined lunches dedicated to the season's most coveted ingredient. Conceived by Head Chef Andy Roche, the multi-course menu explores the earthy elegance and nuanced complexity of truffle in its many expressions. Whether freshly shaved or delicately infused, truffle is pair...

VINO & TAVOLA: JUNE 11, 2026 Another Bottle is taking over Figlia for a special Italian wine dinner showcasing producers from Northern and Central Italy. The evening will feature three growers from the portfolio, all farming organically and biodynamically with a strong focus on sustainable, regenerative viticulture. These wines are deeply personal to Another Bottle, during two years living in Italy, I visited each estate and even harvested...

Les Nuits de Jazz at Smith St Bistrot | Dinner & A Show for $100pp Step off Smith Street and into Paris for Les Nuits de Jazz, a series of intimate dinner-and-show evenings at Smith St Bistrot. Hosted in the private dining room, La Vie En Rose, the space transforms into a cosy jazz lounge where live performances meet classic French dining. For $100pp, guests can enjoy an evening of world-class jazz alongside the bistrot’s signature French dis...

Amore e Cultura – Story of an Italian & Latin American Table One night only, June 26, 2026 Chefs Guy Grossi and Alejandro Saravia invite you to discover the common ground between Italian and Latin American culture through a shared language: food. Enjoy an intimate five-course sharing menu at $125pp. Book Now!

A Taste of Verona Arrives for 10 Days Only ❤️🌹 6th – 16th June In collaboration with The Australian Ballet and their season of Romeo and Juliet, our kitchen and bar are turning their attention to Verona – with a menu shaped by romance, contrast and intensity. Sip on two Romeo and Juliet-inspired cocktails, and snack on wild mushroom arancini or Villani culatta prosciutto with parmesan custard and fig jam. For dessert, indulge in our Cuvé...

Gin Palace Takes over Hains & Co Tues 16th June ‘Melbourne Calling – The Gin Palace Voyage’ On a rare voyage from Russell Place, Melbourne, to Hains & Co, Adelaide welcomes the illustrious Gin Palace for one night only. Since 1997, Gin Palace has been keeping Melbourne splendidly overpoured, and now, for one evening, South Australia is invited to join the affair. Expect their iconic 90ml Martinis, very fancy G&Ts, the notorious GP Chick...

Black Kite Commune Takes over Malt & Juniper Sun 14th June Melbourne Made – heading to Adelaide For one night only, Black Kite Commune Melbourne takes over Malt & Juniper for ‘Black Kite Comrades’ 3 of Melbourne’s finest: Marionette liqueurs, Starward Whiskies and Discovered Wild pies. A tight little retrospective with their favourite cocktail from each year of operation, 2023-now, and a stock of warm wallaby pies until sold out. All...

World Gin Day 2026 at Gin Palace | Emerald Excess Awaits: Saturday 13 June from 4pm Time to go gloriously overboard at Gin Palace for World Gin Day 2026. This year’s theme is Emerald Excess — so expect bold green fits, excellent company and a night dedicated to martinis, Negronis and G&Ts flowing deep into the evening. The main event? Buy one, receive another on selected Martinis, Negronis and G&Ts featuring six standout gins including Bellic...

Mitch Mack & Kurtis Tupangaia Present W.A.Y. (“Wot Are Ya?”), Friday June 12 Mitch Mack and Kurtis Tupangaia will be taking over the Sunhands kitchen the evening of Friday, June 12th, with a South-East Asian & Pasifika-inspired menu designed to leave you licking your lips, asking - “Wot Are Ya?” Charcoal grills will be stacked with delicacies on sticks as confused and delectable as the cooks themselves. Expect to do away with conventions l...

RANCH LAUNCH🚀YOU’RE INVITED JUNE 11th 4-10PM @ Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca American tinnie’s, cowboy cocktails, greasy bites, DJ’s & more. RSVP via our website.

LOVE LETTER X SHORT ORDER COLLAB: One Night Only | Monday 8 June Love Letter is teaming up with Perth burger legends Short Order for a one-night-only takeover packed with burgers, beer and a little extra indulgence. For one night only, Love Letter will serve a limited collaborative menu alongside Short Order’s cult-favourite burgers, with a few dishes elevated by the addition of decadent truffles. Expect big flavours, cold beers flowing an...

Rosé, Long Lunches & 20 Years of Whispering Angel From 5–7 June 🌸🍷 Spend the long weekend on La Terrasse celebrating 20 years of Whispering Angel, the iconic Provence Rosé that helped define a generation of pink wine lovers. From 5–7 June, midday to 6pm, enjoy a special menu of Maison Bâtard favourites paired with Whispering Angel cocktails, alongside elegant table-side pours of the celebrated Rosé. Expect relaxed terrace vibes, seasonal di...

One very simple yet awesome idea: $10 Pints - alllll looong weeekend! June 5-7, 2026 Cause we don’t celebrate the King, but we sure do celebrate having a long weekend and beer, $10 beer! So, from 4 pm Friday, 5th of June till close on Sunday, 7th of June, all pints of Flash pale ale will be $10 - no Sunday surcharge applied to those puppies either. If you’re looking for things to do this long weekend in Melbourne, join us for cold drink...
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