See What's On in Melbourne: restaurant specials, pop-ups & events near you

Qixi Festival is the oldest love story in the calendar, and the Chancery Lane kitchen has marked it well – with rich, bold flavours from premium ingredients. We’ll dim the lights and set the mood. All that’s left is to reserve a table. Wednesday 19th August $160 per person

Les Nuits de Jazz continues Thursday 30th July. Abbey Paige Williams will be bringing vocals to La Vie en Rose, while signature French dishes are served. $100pp. Book your seat now.

Silk & Spice: A Longrain x Six-Eyed Scorpion Dining Experience At the centre of our Chilli Night menu is is Six-Eyed Scorpion, Sandra Seah’s chilli oil that’s earned a cult following since 2022. It opens the night in a spritz on arrival, works its way through scallop, calamari and chicken, and closes in a chilli pasilla liqueur paired with banana cake — heat with a beginning, middle and end. Thursday 13th August $169 per person

Miss Trixie's 6th Birthday Bake Sale Pop-Up On Saturday, 18th of July, head to The Co.Bake Space (239 Swan St, Richmond 3121) A sugar-fuelled $6 celebration, including cake slices, cookies, and brownies. Miss Trixie is best known for her bold and nostalgic cake creations, with some iconic favourites available on the day, including: Chocolate Malteser cake Flourless orange, raspberry cake Vanilla, Earl Grey, jam and shortbread cake White chocol...

Introducing our brand new Salo-Salo lunch menu Available from 12-3pm, Thursday - Sunday. Enjoy a shareable feast featuring our wood-fired pork, roti and sides, all at once in under an hour. It’s easy, filling and only 49pp. Available from 12-3pm, Thursday - Sunday. Book now!

Sunday Roast & Guinness Hour at Daphne 🍺🔥 Slow-roasted Sundays have arrived at Daphne. From 5 July, Daphne is serving up a rotating menu of hearty Sunday roasts, paired with $12 pints of Guinness during Guinness Hour. Settle in for a long winter lunch or catch the AFL with great food, great beer and even better company. 📅 Every Sunday from 5 July 🍖 Rotating slow-cooked Sunday roast 🍺 Guinness Hour: $12 pints (1–3pm) 🏉 AFL screened...

22 Burgers. 11 Restaurants. One Collective Obsession. 🍔 From July 1, score $22 burgers with fries and $15 cocktails across 11 participating restaurants. Find your favourite—or try them all.

Pranzo Express lunch Available weekdays for lunch from 12pm A great lunch doesn't need to take all afternoon. Our Pranzo Express lunch menu is designed for those short on time, but not appetite. If time is limited, but expectations are high, Pranzo Express is perfect for your next client meeting, city lunch or just a quick catch-up with colleagues. Reserve your table now!

Kids Thai Cooking Class Melbourne 4 July, 23 & 30 September Imagine if your children could cook Thai food for you while you sit back and relax?! Yes, it's possible. These Melbourne school holidays, we're launching our very first Kids Thai Cooking Class at BangPop South Wharf! The little chefs will roll fresh spring rolls, create their own sweet chilli dipping sauce, and cook Chicken & Pineapple Fried Rice from scratch. They'll als...

The Three Martini Lunch at Cleo | A New York Classic Lands in Melbourne Running until 28 August, Every Thursday & Friday Three martinis at lunch? Cleo says yes. Inspired by one of New York City's most legendary dining traditions, The Three Martini Lunch has arrived at Cleo, bringing a little midweek indulgence to Melbourne Place's rooftop. Every Thursday & Friday 12–3pm $89pp Three half-serve martinis Shared sides for the table Avail...

Murder Mystery Night at State of Grace | A New August Date Has Arrived Tuesday, 25 August 2026 Step into State of Grace for an immersive Murder Mystery Night, where secrets, suspects and surprises unfold over an unforgettable evening. Gather your sharpest detectives and see if you can crack the case before the final reveal. 📅 Tuesday, 25 August 2026 📍 State of Grace 🕵️ Interactive murder mystery experience 🎟️ Newly released date ...

The Great Australian Red Wine Dinner | Wednesday 5 August • Starts at 6:30 PM Prepare to have your perspective on Australian red wine completely redefined at our red wine discovery dinner! Red wine lovers - this dinner is for YOU! Wine Selectors will take you on an exploration of 12 standout wines handpicked by our tasting panel—bottles that have genuinely impressed us and reflect the depth, quality and evolving character of Australian r...

SLOWPOKE CHECKS INTO W MELBOURNE Join us between 7 July – 2 August For four weeks only, cult Melbourne favourite Slowpoke takes up residency at W Melbourne. The city's beloved cheeseburger lands at Curious and In-Room Dining, alongside two exclusive cocktails crafted by Curious Bar. Think pickle-spiked martinis, crisp whiskey highballs, and the ultimate grown-up sleepover. Whether you're settling into a booth downstairs or ordering straigh...

Below Ground: Truffle Night at Estelle Wednesday 22nd July $165 per person One night, one ingredient, at its peak. For one Wednesday in July, Head Chef Georgina Dent is building a menu around truffles. Each course follows our favourite seasonal ingredient from snack to dessert — truffle threading through every dish, from a Shark Bay scallop thermidor to warm chocolate mousse with truffled caramel. This is what July tastes like. Book N...

APERITIVO CLASSICO Wednesday, July 22 • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM We’re so excited to announce this one-night-only event! Umberto X Cocchi APERITIVO CLASSICO. An evening of cocktails, cicchetti and all things aperitivo with special guest Cocchi Brand Ambassador direct from Italy, Alessandro Peiretto. And for any fans of Joanie’s Aperitivo Sunday, we think you’ll love this event! Expect great drinks paired with delicious bites. Book now!

Ronin Omakase x Bar Kaeru.⁠ ⁠Join us on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 July for an intimate dining experience, with two seatings each night at 5:30pm and 8:30pm.⁠ ⁠ A special two-night collaboration between Chef Jayden of Bar Kaeru and Chef Liam of Ronin Omakase, bringing together a carefully crafted six-course menu inspired by their Taiwanese and Korean backgrounds.⁠ ⁠ $145pp menu, with optional six-sake pairings available for + $75pp.

Pizzini Melbourne Wine Dinner at Taxi Kitchen - Thursday 16 July Come and join the Pizzini family for a fabulous evening of delicious wine and food in Melbourne. The Taxi Kitchen team have prepared a four-course menu to match our Italian varietal wines. The dinner will kick off at 6:30pm - we hope you can join us there. Get your tickets now!

Wine Club: Rongo Wines (Meet the Winemaker) Wed, 15 Jul, 6:30pm - 8:30pm AEST Join us for our monthly Wine Club: Rong Wines (meet the winemaker), with Ray Chen Trained in New Zealand, Ray Chen founded Rongo Wines, driven by the idea of wine as a part of the food experience. Her wines are sourced from vineyards throughout Victoria. With a drink on arrival and a cheeseboard to share, you’ll get to chat with Ray and hear about the winemaki...

Fireside Series 2026 - Adam Foster, 15 July 2026 Join us at Fireside every second Wednesday through June, July and August for six wines, a few snacks, and plenty of stories with the people who craft the goods. This week we welcome Adam Foster of Syrahmi Wines from Heathcote. Book now!

Below Ground: Truffle Night at Estelle Wednesday 22nd July For one Wednesday in July, Head Chef Georgina Dent is building a menu around truffles. Each course follows our favourite seasonal ingredient from snack to dessert — truffle threading through every dish, from a Shark Bay scallop thermidor to warm chocolate mousse with truffled caramel.