Upcoming Events in Melbourne
Jun
21
Blue River Thai
Canterbury, Melbourne
30-40YRSAt Blue River Thai on Canterbury Road in Melbourne, we invite you on a delicious journey through the flavours of the world’s greatest cuisine. Just a stone’s throw from the famous Maling Road shopping precinct, our local and down-to-earth home adds its own bit of charm to this much-loved Melbourne neighbourhood.
Jun
21
Sebastian Restaurant
Williamstown, Melbourne
40-50YRSIn a 1930s heritage-listed bathing pavilion in Williamstown, Sebastian Beach Grill & Bar is inspired by the pintxos bars in Spain. Guests enjoy views of the bay with a menu like you’d find in San Sebastian. Escape into the culinary world of San Sebastian and the Basque country in northern Spain, and discover why we are Williamstown's most idyllic beachside restaurant.
Jun
21
Bistro Gitan
South Yarra, Melbourne
50-60YRSSet opposite Fawkner Park in a stunning classic Victorian building, Bistro Gitan reflects a warm and intimate choice for your next dining experience. Charming and comforting, the Bistro is the perfect environment for celebrations, as well as inviting enough to become your next local. Named after the gypsy travellers of Europe, Gitan reflects a style of cuisine drawing from the best of contemporary French bistros accented by inclusions from Spain, Italy and around the Mediterranean.
Jun
21
Railway Club Hotel
Port Melbourne, Melbourne
60+YRSThe Railway Club Hotel has remained one of the busiest dining rooms in Melbourne for over 40 years. Its atmosphere and ambiance has stood the test of time. No pretence, just true Port Melbourne style. Set within one of a former historic hotel, The Railway Club Hotel is a little piece of Victorian history. With a total revamp inside, there's a public bar at the entrance, and private dining rooms upstairs. As would be expected from a quality steakhouse, there are linen draped tables and plenty of polished wooden finishes throughout the restaurant.
Jun
28
TOTE Bar & Dining
Moonee Ponds, Melbourne
35-45YRSThe heritage-listed Tote Building, located on the Tote Park site and built in 1938, has been protected and restored with a sympathetic yet contemporary refurbishment to become TOTE Bar & Dining. The Tote has unique stature and significance in Australian racing history.The building is one of the earliest surviving examples of a totalisator (betting) facility and is identified as being of historical and architectural significance as one of the earliest surviving totes in Victoria. Featuring well-sourced, high quality and sustainable produce, your dinner experience is designed with wine in mind. Let the team suggest a wine for every dish and share the thought and design behind every menu offering.
Jun
28
Half Moon Hotel
Brighton, Melbourne
45-55YRSTake a seat in the beautiful dining room of this much-loved local watering hole, set on busy Church Street. Half Moon is your home away from home – a place to gather, drink and dine no matter the occasion. With a menu of seasonal dishes and refined pub classics made from quality local produce, and an extensive selection of Australian wine, quality gin and beer, you won’t want to go anywhere else.
Jun
28
Abla's
Carlton, Melbourne
55-65YRS"Anything you do with love, you can never do wrong." - Abla Amad. Abla’s Lebanese Kitchen brings together authentic Lebanese recipes that have been handed down from one generation to the next. It is a culinary journey on which your family and friends can experience all the colour, energy and tradition of this ancient Middle Eastern cuisine, with time-honoured dishes such as kibbee, tabouleh, kafta and Abla’s famous chicken and rice – an aromatic meal of chicken flavoured with spices and almonds.
Jun
28
The Graham Hotel
Port Melbourne, Melbourne
65+YRSA 10-room hotel circa 1870, a place for sports fans in the 1930s, a Chinese restaurant in the 1980s… The Graham Hotel has worn many hats. No baggy greens unfortunately, despite The Graham sporting their own football and cricket teams in the 1950s. Today, The Graham brings together modern Australian dining and beloved pub classics. Step into a series of spaces for every moment, where the mood moves from refined and intimate indoors, to relaxed and lively outdoors. No matter where you settle in, our curated list of wines from near and far is the perfect complement.
Jul
05
The Courthouse Hotel
North Melbourne, Melbourne
30-40YRSNorth Melbourne's Courthouse Hotel menu channels some of it's past Euro polish, with head chef Sturrock weaving in British gastropub traditions he and his partners picked up while working in the UK's pubs previously. There’s plenty to love about what’s on offer: the care applied to the design of the space, a genuine service experience with bar staff who know their beers, and a sense of culinary ambition unrivalled by many other locals.
Jul
05
Sugo Restaurant
Malvern, Melbourne
40-50YRSSugo is passionate about serving the best pizza, pastas and risottos in true Italian style. Enjoy our welcoming atmosphere and friendly service! Sugo opened over 15 years ago and has been a popular Italian eatery since then. They are passionate about serving Melbournians the best of authentic Italian cuisine. Located conveniently on Wattletree Road, opposite Malvern Central.
Jul
05
Ciao Cielo
Port Melbourne, Melbourne
50-60YRSLocated in the old Port Melbourne Courthouse, Ciao Cielo is a contemporary Italian restaurant serving up house made pasta and a range of delicate and delicious dishes, in the surrounds of a beautiful classical heritage building. Join us by the fire for a beautiful Italian meal with new friends.
Jul
05
Il Caminetto
Moonee Ponds, Melbourne
60+YRSIl Caminetto is a family-owned Italian restaurant located in the heart of Moonee Ponds. Since opening its doors back in 2018, it has been serving up authentic Italian cuisine to locals and visitors earning a reputation as one of the best Italian restaurants in the area and in Melbourne. At Il Caminetto, the focus is on using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients to create traditional Italian dishes that are bursting with flavour, from homemade pasta and wood-fired pizza rested 72h, to fresh seafood and hearty meat dishes, there's something for everyone on the menu including vegan and dairy free.