If there is one thing Melburnians love more than the actual tennis at the Australian Open, it’s the high-octane social scene that comes with it. But let’s be real: as much as we love the “courtside feeling,” most of us…
Melbourne has a long-standing, slightly obsessive relationship with theme bars. We’ve sipped cocktails in fake Narnia wardrobes and pretended to be in 1920s speakeasies more times than I can count, but usually, you have to choose between a “concept” and…
If you had told me five years ago that the same brand responsible for my polo shirts and smart winter jacket would also be behind one of the most exciting new dining destinations in town, I probably would have laughed…
Look, if you told me a few years ago that the South Australian gin heroes at Never Never, the ones who perfected the art of the Triple Juniper martini, were going to make a Panettone-flavoured Negroni, I would have questioned…
There are shows that entertain you, and then there are experiences that transport you. Maho Magic Bar, Australia’s favourite neon-lit slice of Tokyo nightlife, is back in Melbourne, and its return is as dazzling as its illusions. This time Maho…
Melbourne in summer is already electric, but Flour Child has cranked the energy up to eleven. Their new collaboration, Amaretto Summer, is a stunning celebration, marking Disaronno’s 500th anniversary by fusing half a millennium of Italian heritage with the venue’s…
Summer in Australia is a beautiful thing, especially after the depths of Melbourne winter. As the days stretch long and the air hums with the promise of barbecues and bare feet, our drink choices need to reflect that energy. This…
Can a beloved Brisbane institution land in Melbourne and feel like it’s always belonged? With Blackbird, the answer is a resounding yes. Expanding their iconic Brisbane establishment of the same name is no cookie cutter exercise for the Ghanem Hospitality Group,…
The Saint Kilda Spirits Festival debuted in Melbourne on a cold, rainy winter’s night. Fortunately, the ‘spirited’ event warmed our cheeks and our hearts. A ticket to the festival includes unlimited tasting of from 30 Australian and International Distillers over…
This winter, Rooftop at QT and Nova Entertainment are turning up the volume on Melbourne’s live music scene with the launch of Nova’s Skyline Sessions on Rooftop at QT, a bold new rooftop series blending intimate live sets, curated cocktails, and starlit city views….