The best dining pop-ups, specials and deals in Melbourne
From happy hour specials to pop-ups and the best lunch deals, here's where to dine in Melbourne.
Menu specials, deals and events
Nori Maki
Try the iconic Japanese delicacy fugu pufferfish, prepared by a licenced chef during March.
Universal Restaurant
Enjoy 1kg of Bologna-style lasagne verdi, with slow-cooked ragù, designed for two or more to share.
Circl
Enjoy a 7-course dinner during MFWF where Nordic precision meets Japanese artistry. $280pp.
Holey Moley Golf Club
Get 1 mini golf game, tacos, fries & bottomless drinks for $59pp. Sat & Sun, 12-2pm or 2:30-4:30pm.
Holey Moley Golf Club
Get 1 mini golf game, tacos, fries & bottomless drinks for $59pp. Sat & Sun, 12-2pm or 2:30-4:30pm.
Strike Bowling
Get 1 game of bowling, tacos, fries & bottomless drinks for $59pp. Sat & Sun, 12-2pm or 2:30-4:30pm.
B Lucky & Sons
Get 1 hour of games, tacos, fries & bottomless drinks for $59pp. Sat & Sun, 12-2pm or 2:30-4:30pm.
Demochi
Try Hokkaido-style soft serve with Australia's first French biscuit 'langue de chat' ice cream cone.
Little Collins St Kitchen (LCSK)
Enjoy a flame-grilled steak, house-made slaw, fries, and a glass of wine, every Friday, $36pp.
Nomad
Delve into seasonal takes on Middle-Eastern inspired dishes, all served within the hour, $66pp.
il Mercato Centrale Melbourne
Enjoy $10 spritzes, or opt for $49 free-flowing spritz for two hours, plus DJs, every Friday 5–9pm.
Atria
Enjoy refined daytime dining and panoramic city views, every Saturday 12.30pm-3pm, from $159pp.
Goldilocks
Enjoy two-hours of beer, cider, wine & select cocktails on the rooftop, daily noon-3pm, $79pp.
Mjølner Melbourne
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Viking style set feast every Thursday night, $80pp.
Mamasita
Learn to cook tortillas, build tacos & shake a classic marg. Sundays until 15 March, $125pp.
Cleo
Chase the sunset with $15 cocktails, $10 house wine and Heineken beer. Sun-Thu, 8-9pm.
Hofbräuhaus
Enjoy lunch specials like schnitzels, sausages & currywurst from $19, plus $6 bier. Mon-Fri 12-3pm.
Hotel Nacional
Buy one margarita, get one free. Every weekday 4pm–6pm. Choose classic, spicy, frozen and more.
Asado
Try the new cocktail menu inspired by Spanish classics. Think sangria, spritzes and G&Ts.
7 Paintings Dining Experience
A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.
Foodie walking tours
Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.
Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour
Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.
Chocoholic Tours
This chocolate walking tour visits some of the city's best chocolatiers with exclusive experiences.
Art, History, Food and Wine Tour
The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.
Best dining pop-ups
Secret Cellar Dinner: Riesling Rivals with Sommelier Antony
An epic evening of rieslings matched to a three-course salmon-themed dinner.
Classes, tastings and workshops
Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.
Open Mic: Poetry and Prose Readings
Calling all poets, writers and lyricists to join monthly poetry and prose readings, or just listen.
Old and Rare Wines: Tasting and Dinner with Sommelier Antony
An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.
Perfect Pairings: Guided Cheese and Wine Matching
Learn how artisan cheeses pair with fine back-vintage wines in this guided tasting.
Rosso Coffee Experience: Specialty Coffee Roastery & Cafe
North Melbourne’s hub for coffee: expert roasting, gourmet food and hands-on experiences.
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