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16th of September 2017 To 22nd of October 2017Hophaus brings Munich to Melbourne for Oktoberfest 2017 or as we like to call it – Hoptoberfest - Saturday 16 September until Sunday 22 October 2017.
So dig out your lederhosen and dirndl & come down for the fun at Hophaus at Southgate. Lots of fun & entertainment throughout Read more..Online | View Profile | Southbank | Hophaus Bier Bar Grill
 Gourmet Melbourne Food TourEvery Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Gourmet Melbourne Food Tour
Tour code: 5183P4
Treat yourself to Melbourne's premier gourmet food tour as you taste your way around the food capital of Australia.
Travel by air-conditioned minibus, complete with refrigeration for your purchases, through Melbourne's inner ci Read more..Online | View Profile | Melbourne
IceBar Melbourne | OpenEvery Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Be part of the cool crowd at IceBar Melbourne.
Experience sub-zero temperatures as you quench your thirst with sublime cocktails in a bar made entirely of ice. It’s a winter wonderland of ice sculptures and cool music, and at minus 10 degrees it’s definitely the coolest place Read more..Online | View Profile | Fitzroy | IceBar Melbourne
Melbourne Hidden Bar and Cocktail Walking TourEvery Thursday, Friday, Saturday Melbourne Hidden Bar and Cocktail Walking Tour
Tour code: 26803P3
Many of the best bars in the city of Melbourne are easily overlooked if you don’t already know where they are! A plain doorway could lead to a venue with a great vibe and wonderful drinks. Let your local guide Read more..Online | View Profile | Melbourne
Melbourne Milk Chocolate Lovers Walking TourEvery Saturday, Sunday Melbourne Milk Chocolate Lovers Walking Tour with Wine and Chocolate Pairing
Tour code: 7408P3
Discover Melbourne while indulging in milk chocolate tastings.
This walking tour is a small-group tour and has been carefully designed to showcase Melbourne's cultural and choco Read more..Online | View Profile | Melbourne
Ales On Rails | Steam Train ExperienceWhen: | 7th of November 2017The Ultimate Beer, Food & Steam Train Experience
Indulge as you are taken into a world of decadence.... first class style.... in 1920's era club and parlour carriages
As your steam train takes you through the countryside from Castlemaine to Maldon, you are taking another jour Read more..Online | View Profile | Castlemaine | Victorian Goldfields Railway
Bacchus Marsh Strawberries & Cherries Weekend 2017When: | 18th of November 2017 To 19th of November 2017The annual Strawberries & Cherries Weekend takes place in November each year in Bacchus Marsh.
Let's celebrate the start of the strawberry and cherry season with a town-wide festival: Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 November 2017.
Sample succulent fruits, pick your own locally Read more..View Profile | Bacchus Marsh
Brinner FestivalWhen: | 25th of August 2017Breakfast for Dinner = Brinner + 206 Bourke Street = Festival
Finally there’s a food festival with every Melburnian’s name written on it.
206 Bourke Street is bringing Australia’s first-ever breakfast for dinner festival to Melbourne!
The breakfast for dinner fusion Read more..View Profile | South Yarra | 206 Bourke Street
BYO? Challenge the BartenderYOU + YOUR MYSTERY BOTTLE v's THE EVERLEIGH BARTENDER
Introducing BYO?: Challenge The Bartender, a new monthly event unique to The Everleigh and the first of its kind in Melbourne.
In a throwback to the traditional speakeasy, we invite parties of 1-6 people to bring a bot Read more..View Profile | Fitzroy | The Everleigh
Cassis Inspired French EventsDiscover authentic French shops, food and culture in Melbourne with Cassis Inspired French events, workshops and tours.
Cassis delivers enjoyable, memorable, informative events in Melbourne based on French culture, traditions and talents.
For corporate, private groups and Read more..View Profile | Fitzroy
Chinese Valentine’s Day at Eureka 89When: | 28th of August 2017Join Eureka 89 in celebrating the forbidden love of a shepherd boy and weaver girl and love in all its forms for Chinese Valentine’s Day on the 7th day of the 7th Chinese lunar month.
With your special loved one, indulge in a rich and colourful four-course menu and premium Read more..Online | View Profile | Southbank | Eureka 89
Christmas Day Buffet Lunch | Grand MercureWhen: | 25th of December 2017Jump at the chance to cheer Christmas this year with a 3-hour Christmas Day Buffet Lunch including seafood, cold dishes, hot selections, a live carvery station and desserts at The Swanston Hotel, Grand Mercure.
Cost is $95* per adult, and $25* for children aged between 5-12 w Read more..Online | View Profile | Melbourne | The Swanston Hotel | Melbourne Grand Mercure
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant | MelbourneEvery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Dining on culinary delights and touring scenic streets surrounded by all the sights, the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant is a historic and iconic part of any experience in the city.
Dining in Melbourne can be a fabulous experience, especially aboard our famous fleet of historical Read more..Online | View Profile | South Melbourne | Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
Coombe | Cellar DoorYou can enjoy our delicious, estate grown Coombe Farm wines among the vines at the ‘Farm’ cellar door or as part of the full gourmet experience at Coombe – The Melba Estate.
The Coombe Farm wine brand was established in 2002, the ‘Farm’ cellar door was opened in 2007 and it ha Read more..View Profile | Coldstream | Coombe | Melba Estate
Crums & Co. at Kensington MarketEvery 3rd Sunday Cupcake heaven | Crums & Co. will be at Kensington Market | Kensington Town Hall
Buy a cupcake for yourself, buy a cupcake for a friend or buy cupcakes to share! Leave the market with a Crums & Co. cupcake in your hand :)
Upcoming
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Dinner & Dance TrainWhen: | 19th of August 2017The 'Dinner & Dance Train' departs from Puffing Billy's Belgrave Station on selected days throughout the year.
All Aboard!
Are you ready to Dine & Dance the night away at Puffing Billy?
We’re waiting to welcome you and your guests to your unique heritage experience. Read more..Online | View Profile | Belgrave | Puffing Billy Railway
Dinner and Show
Éclairs with FlairEvery Thursday For francophiles from all walks of life, Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is showcasing the ‘crème de la crème’ of French pastry as it should be – with éclairs!
Executive Pastry Chef, David Hann will be dishing out the perfect backdrop to indulge all your naughtiest Parisian fant Read more..Online | View Profile | Melbourne | Sofitel | Melbourne On Collins
El Atino & Co. | 8 Course Degustation MenuEvery 1st Tuesday El Atino & Co. and chef Martin are glad to present a new way of sharing honest latin food by hosting "El Atino & Co. Degustation Menu"
Throughout each month we will plan and create an eight course degustation menu that will take you on a journey through Latin America. The men Read more..View Profile | Richmond | El Atino & Co.
Father's Day at Melbourne ZooWhen: | 3rd of September 2017Show Dad how special he is by bringing him to Melbourne Zoo to enjoy a Father’s Day big breakfast held in our Lakeside Café or a special lunch in our Rainforest Room.
There are amazing prizes for the Dads attending including a brand new BBQ and the family’s entry into the Zoo Read more..Online | View Profile | Parkville | Melbourne Zoo
Father's Day at Werribee Open Range ZooWhen: | 3rd of September 2017Show Dad how special he is by bringing him to Werribee Open Range Zoo to enjoy the Father’s Day continental breakfast or special two course lunch held in our Meerkat Bistro before heading out on a Safari.
There are amazing prizes for the Dads attending including a brand new BB Read more..Online | View Profile | Werribee | Werribee Open Range Zoo
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience | BenallaWhen: | 24th of August 2017Experience The Experience!
This 5* show that tours the world is ‘a two-hour eat, drink and laugh sensation’! Daily Telegraph, UK
The low-down…
When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant, pretty much anything can happen – because two-thirds of the s Read more..Online | View Profile | Melbourne
Food, Wine & Jazz Weekend | Tesselaar Tulip FestivalWhen: | 29th of September 2017 To 1st of October 2017SEPTEMBER 29TH - OCTOBER 1ST
Food, Wine & Jazz Weekend
Eat, drink and be merry among the Tulips.
Combining Life’s finer pleasures in the Tulips
A fusion of Groove, Gastronomy and Grapes in the Garden!
As you tap your toes, you can indulge in delicious Yarra Valley and Read more..Online | View Profile | Silvan | Tesselaar Tulip Farm
Four Pillars, Four Courses, Four Cocktails When: | 2nd of September 2017Hosted by Four Pillar’s Ambassador and Melbourne bar legend Samuel Ng, with a menu created by Bohemian Head Chef Gerard Rodriquez, gin and food lovers alike will be in for an indulgent night.
Guest will enjoy four courses designed to compliment the unique and complex flavours Read more..Online | View Profile | South Wharf | Bohemian | Restaurant & Bar
French Champagne Dinner at NobuWhen: | 12th of September 2017Crown Resorts is, once again, hosting its annual Wine Dinner Series throughout 2017 and will be showcasing some of the best wines from around the world accompanied by first class dining, in an event not to be missed.
Through-out this seven-part series, Crown General Manager of Read more..Online | View Profile | Southbank | Crown Entertainment Complex
Grampians Grape Escape | Wine & Food Festival 2018Victoria's longest running food and wine festival has something for everyone.
Discover the delights of Western Victoria’s finest food and wine artisans, soak up the live music and family fun, all in the heart of the beautiful Grampians National Park.
Founded in 1991, the G Read more..View Profile | Halls Gap
Greek Tavern Night | Saturday NightsMelbourne'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 international favourites to dance to. Dinner will be a hearty banquet of char- gril Read more..View Profile | Fitzroy | The Aegean Restaurant
Green Olive Food & Wine Fest2017 Melbourne Food and Wine Fest - Farm Food Fun!
Green Olive is taking part in the 2017 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival presented by Bank of Melbourne.
Green Olive at Red Hill is perfect for all the family to indulge their inner foodie. We love our farm and the food we p Read more..Online | View Profile | Main Ridge | Green Olive at Red Hill
Hank Marvin Market | Alma Park EastEvery Saturday Hank Marvin Market | Food Market
Every Saturday
Bringing together some of Melbourne’s most celebrated food trucks, including Hammer & Tong, Hoy Pinoy and The Little Mushroom Co., as well as a carefully curated selection of fresh food purveyors such as Cobb Lane Bakery and Sht Read more..View Profile | St Kilda East
High Tea & Traditional Tea
Hot Chocolate Festival 2017When: | 1st of August 2017 To 31st of August 2017We're back for another year of the incredible and very edible Hot Chocolate Festival over August.
Our Hot Chocolate Festival will be back for another year with a host of so hot right now flavours to keep you warm.
The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie will be the hottest way to Read more..View Profile | Yarra Glen | Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
International Hamburger Day 2018When: | 28th of May 2018In case any of us needed an excuse to eat a burger, Melbourne’s best burger joints are celebrating National Hamburger Day on Monday 28 May 2018, with a flurry of deliciousness.
Let’s face it, there isn’t anything in the world quite so delightful as your first bite of a rich, Read more..View Profile | Melbourne
Irish Weekend | Tesselaar Tulip Festival 2017When: | 6th of October 2017 To 8th of October 2017OCTOBER 6TH - OCTOBER 8TH
Irish Weekend
A pot of gold at the end of the Rainbow
‘There is no day so dull or dismal that it is not an occasion for rejoicing. Eat, drink, laugh and be Irish’ (Old Irish wisdom – Anon).
Why not rejoice in the Tulips this weekend, with fun, Read more..Online | View Profile | Silvan | Tesselaar Tulip Farm
Maldon Twilight Food & Wine FestivalTaste of Gold presents wines from the Mount Alexander region, reaching beyond Castlemaine to Harcourt, Sutton Grange, Newstead, Taradale, Mia Mia, Redesdale, Maryborough and Guildford. Meet the winemakers and enjoy local hand-crafted boutique wines.
Set in the historic and bea Read more..View Profile | Maldon
Medieval Feast | Kryal CastleWhen: | 23rd of September 2017Bring the family along to enjoy a scrumptious four course medieval feast at a real castle!
Amongst an array of culinary delights including feasting platters, seasonal soup, roast meats and veggie and something sweet to finish, we’ll also have entertainers performing medieval Read more..Online | View Profile | Ballarat | Kryal Castle
Munich Brauhaus – Kids Eat Free all WinterWhen: | 7th of June 2017 To 31st of August 2017Munich Brauhaus is a great Melbourne destination for the whole family!
Located in the heart of South Wharf, you can bring the whole clan down for some family fun as we feed your little ones for free all winter long!
Yes you heard right! Kids under 12 will eat free* all wint Read more..Online | View Profile | South Wharf | Munich Brauhaus
Murder Mystery Dinner at Melbourne ZooWhen: | 9th of September 2017Murder on the dancefloor in a 1970's disco
There has been a murder on the dancefloor in a 1970’s disco, the hottest disco in town -Bong Su at Melbourne Zoo!
Grab your friends and come ready to enjoy a two course dinner, drinks, dancing and solve a mystery.
Come dressed Read more..Online | View Profile | Parkville | Melbourne Zoo
Murder On The Puffing Billy ExpressWhen: | 26th of August 2017Join us for an intriguing night of murder, mystery and suspense aboard Puffing Billy's evening train special. Dress to the 1920s and 1930s era to go in the draw to win a prize!
The Train departs from Puffing Billy's Belgrave Station. Please ensure you arrive at least 20 minut Read more..Online | View Profile | Belgrave | Puffing Billy Railway
Now BoardingNow Boarding - Melbourne's most iconic rooftop Boardroom
We are pleased to introduce Only Melbourne to NowBoarding - nestled amongst the industrial rooftops five floors above the street is our very own decommissioned (and reborn) Hitachi Class Train, capturing the beautiful vi Read more..View Profile | Collingwood
Peninsula Piers and Pinots 2018When: | 11th of March 2018Labor Day Weekend Sunday annually in March at Flinders Foreshore
Mornington Peninsula is uniquely situated with 3 breezes delivered via Port Phillip Bay, Western Port and Bass Strait. The effect creates ideal conditions for the region's pinots - wines with outstanding flavor Read more..Online | View Profile | Flinders
Pinot Palooza 2017When: | 7th of October 2017Pinot Palooza
Saturday 7 Oct 2017
Wine That ROCKS!
Bottle Shop Concepts presents PINOT PALOOZA.
Pinot Palooza is wine that rocks. Taste the line-up of pinot producers, some of the best from Australia & New Zealand, soak up the music and cast your vote in the People’s Choi Read more..View Profile | Carlton | Royal Exhibition Building
Pre-Theatre Dining | Garden State HotelWhen: | 3rd of August 2017 To 20th of August 2017In celebration of the 2017 Melbourne International Film Festival, Garden State Hotel's Garden Grill is putting on a show.
For just $39pp indulge in a 2 course pre-theatre dining experience matched with the perfect glass of wine or Mornington Peninsula Brewery pale ale or lage Read more..Online | View Profile | Melbourne | Garden State Hotel
Rhythm & Blues on Puffing BillyWhen: | 9th of September 2017Join us for a night of fine wine, food and live musical entertainment aboard 'Rhythm & Blues on Puffing Billy'
From the moment you arrive at Puffing Billy's Belgrave station platform, you will be entertained by local Melbourne Blues band, Black and Blue!!
Rhythm & Blues on Read more..Online | View Profile | Belgrave | Puffing Billy Railway
Sausage Fest | Preston Food Truck ParkWhen: | 18th of August 2017 To 20th of August 2017MELBOURNE’S FAVOURITE STREET FOOD VENUE; THE FOOD TRUCK PARK COOKS UP EVEN MORE EVENTS IN 2017.
Melbourne takes its street food rather seriously, and thankfully so does The Food Truck Park’s permanent venue in Preston. Smashing out brand new events and bringing back crowed fa Read more..View Profile | Preston | The Food Truck Park | Preston
Seaside Street Food Festival 2017When: | 11th of October 2017 To 15th of October 2017October 11-15, 2017
The Food Truck Park is heading back to the picturesque Frankston waterfront again this October for the Seaside Street Food Festival. The home of Melbourne street food, is excited to announce a partnership with Frankston City Council with the Tourism Event A Read more..View Profile | Frankston
Sushi Sessions @ TomodachiEvery Tuesday Sushi Sessions at Tomodachi's famous sushi train is on every Tuesday 12pm-10pm.
All plates off the train only $3.50 and all asian beers $5.50. Choose from a mouth watering line-up of innovative and traditional items as they roll by.
Made fresh right in front of you by Read more..View Profile | Melbourne
Tea Masters Cup Australia 2016COMPETE IN AUSTRALIA & NZ'S FIRST TEA MASTERS CUP
Are you an amazing barista? Want to try your hand at tea? Or are you a tea aficionado wanting to share your passion with the world? Get your tea on!
The tea event of the year launches in May 2016! Compete for the title of Read more..Online | View Profile | North Melbourne | Meat Market
Thai Cooking MasterclassWhen: | 26th of August 2017Learn the secret to making two of Thailand's most famous dishes - Green Papaya Salad and Pad Thai - with the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients.
In this two-hour class, BangPop head chef Chanyut Nitmaha will teach guests how to create the delicate balance of flavours th Read more..Online | View Profile | South Wharf | BangPop
Thai Dinner with a Vegan TwistWhen: | 28th of September 2017After the runaway success of a number of exclusive vegan Thai dinners, South Wharf restaurant BangPop is delighted to commence a seasonal vegan dining experience for the consciously-minded and curious.
The dinners will be on Wednesday 28, June 2017 and Thursday 28, September Read more..Online | View Profile | Melbourne | BangPop
The Food Truck Park | Preston OpenEvery Friday, Saturday, Sunday Preston is a vibrant, edgy and attractive venue offering Melbourne’s favourite food trucks on rotation, events and entertainment to the northern suburbs of Melbourne. The former car yard and warehouse stays true to the history of the site and brings a block party venue to Preston Read more..View Profile | Preston | The Food Truck Park | Preston
The Goat BarEvery Wednesday, Friday, Sunday We open the brewery to public every Wednesday and Friday nights from 5pm and Sundays from midday to 6pm.
We usually have something special on tap and cook rockin’ pizzas.
On Wednesday nights we hold free brewery tours at 6.30pm – no need to book, just sign up at the bar. Read more..View Profile | Richmond | Mountain Goat Brewery
The WITCHES of East BrunswickEvery Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Come along to our fun filled show as our three witches seek to find the magical ingredients to banish the devil who has arrived in their beloved Brunswick.
What will happen by the end of the night?
Our show is full of musical and comedy parodies with audience participation Read more..Online | View Profile | Melbourne | Witches in Britches Theatre Restaurant
Two for One Thali and Kite FlyingWhen: | 19th of August 2017 To 20th of August 2017Join Mukka for an incredible weekend, starting with 2 for one thali for yourself and a friend, followed by fun activities at Edinburgh gardens in North Fitzroy.
We will be flying kites, playing carom board, munching on samosas and slurping on chai at the park.
There will a Read more..Online | View Profile | Fitzroy | Edinburgh Gardens
Winter Night Market | Queen Victoria MarketEvery Wednesday Some of Melbourne’s hottest foodies, artisans and performers under the historic sheds of Queen Vic Market every Wednesday night.
Visitors to the Night Market will be welcomed with crackling fires, mulled wine and a revolving line-up of roving entertainers and live music while Read more..View Profile | Melbourne | Queen Victoria Market
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery | OpenEvery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 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 amongst 16 hectares of picturesque Yarra Valley views.
You can watch the art of cho Read more..View Profile | Yarra Glen | Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
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