Category: drinks

A joyful celebration of gin at Juniperlooza

Juniperlooza — Melbourne’s riverside festival of gin returned for a weekend filled with good times and G&Ts. Held at the expansive Boatbuilders Yard, the venue managed to fit in 22 gin producers, roving performers, DJs, talk & taste sessions, and…

Out Of Town: 24 hours in Daylesford

It’s little surprise that Daylesford has a reputation as one of the best weekend getaways you can have from Melbourne. The famous Spa Country region is rich in history, has an excellent arts scene, delicious food and wine and boasts…

A Room with a View

Johnny’s Green Room celebrated their first birthday in style, which incidentally also coincided with the start of the summer season. The Melbourne weather even cooperated, giving us a perfect evening for a rooftop celebration. The venue quickly became one of…

Christmas Came Early at The Time Out Bar Awards

We’ve made an alternative Christmas list this December, thanks to The Time Out Bar Awards. Their curated list of Melbourne’s hottest bars is hot off the press and straight into our hot little hands. The Plus One team is set…

Dive into Ketel One’s Botanical Vodkas at Arbory Afloat

Move over mimosas and take a sideline white wine – there’s a new smooth-sipping spritz in town. Ketel One Vodka is making a splash with their trio of Botanical Vodkas. The Plus Ones were invited to preview a selection of…

2019’s Best Wine Haunts Announced at Wineslingers

Dating back to 6,000 BC, humans have always loved their wine. Back then reserved for aristocrats and clergy, we’ve been witnessing a wine democracy where anyone can enjoy a nice glass of fermented grapey goodness. Bursting with a shared passion,…

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Wine Tasting With The Flying Winemaker

Plus Ones readers, get your shopping list out because we have your summer wine list sorted (and it’s not going to break the budget)! We spent an afternoon with Eddie McDougall from the Flying Winemaker tasting his range of wines…

Bourke Street Green opens just in time for Summer

Opening just in time for warm summer nights, and lazy summer days, Bourke Street Green is an open-air oasis in the heart of Melbourne’s concrete jungle. My plus one and I were lucky enough to check it out for an…