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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

JUNI

Enjoy a specially curated five-plate menu before or after your MICF show, $72pp.

Special offer

The George on Collins

Acclaimed Thai chef, Phanuphon Bulsuwan, takes over for a limited-time residency. 26 Mar-12 Apr.

Special offer
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Collins Kitchen

Enjoy an Easter buffet of seafood, grills, and an Easter-themed dessert extravaganza, $159-$189pp

Special offer
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Baby Driver

Enjoy 9Mile Detroit-style pizza for a limited time - crispy edges, square slices & big flavour.

Special offer

Rice Paper Scissors

4-course express dinner for $49pp when dining between 5–6pm, Mon-Thur, during the Festival.

Special offer
A lasagne in a tray.

Bottega

Enjoy lasagne alla Bolognese Thu to Sat, 5pm to 6:30pm during the AFL season.

Special offer
Fish and rice in a piece of seaweed, in a timber stand.

Nori Maki

Try the iconic Japanese delicacy fugu pufferfish, prepared by a licenced chef during March.

Special offer
A large serve of lasagne, topped with melted cheese and basil leaves, in a cast iron pan, resting on a tabletop.

Universal Restaurant

Enjoy 1kg of Bologna-style lasagne verdi, with slow-cooked ragù, designed for two or more to share.

Special offer
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Holey Moley Golf Club

Get 1 mini golf game, tacos, fries & bottomless drinks for $59pp. Sat & Sun, 12-2pm or 2:30-4:30pm.

Special offer
Two tacos on a plate.

Holey Moley Golf Club

Get 1 mini golf game, tacos, fries & bottomless drinks for $59pp. Sat & Sun, 12-2pm or 2:30-4:30pm.

Special offer
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Strike Bowling

Get 1 game of bowling, tacos, fries & bottomless drinks for $59pp. Sat & Sun, 12-2pm or 2:30-4:30pm.

Special offer
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B Lucky & Sons

Get 1 hour of games, tacos, fries & bottomless drinks for $59pp. Sat & Sun, 12-2pm or 2:30-4:30pm.

Special offer
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Demochi

Try Hokkaido-style soft serve with Australia's first French biscuit 'langue de chat' ice cream cone.

Special offer

Little Collins St Kitchen (LCSK)

Enjoy a flame-grilled steak, house-made slaw, fries, and a glass of wine, every Friday, $36pp.

Special offer

Nomad

Delve into seasonal takes on Middle-Eastern inspired dishes, all served within the hour, $66pp.

Special offer
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Atria

Enjoy refined daytime dining and panoramic city views, every Saturday 12.30pm-3pm, from $159pp.

Special offer
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Goldilocks

Enjoy two-hours of beer, cider, wine & select cocktails on the rooftop, daily noon-3pm, $79pp.

Special offer
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Mjølner Melbourne

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Viking style set feast every Thursday night, $80pp.

Special offer
A tall red cocktail with leafy garnish.

Cleo

Chase the sunset with $15 cocktails, $10 house wine and Heineken beer. Sun-Thu, 8-9pm.

Special offer
A table full of share plates and wine.

Cleo

Enjoy shared mezze plates and house-baked pita. Mon-Thu lunch and dinner, $59pp.

Special offer
A dish of German sausages, mash, sauerkraut and mustard, next to a pretzel with butter.

Hofbräuhaus

Enjoy lunch specials like schnitzels, sausages & currywurst from $19, plus $6 bier. Mon-Fri 12-3pm.

Special offer
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Hotel Nacional

Buy one margarita, get one free. Every weekday 4pm–6pm. Choose classic, spicy, frozen and more.

Special offer

Asado

Try the new cocktail menu inspired by Spanish classics. Think sangria, spritzes and G&Ts.

Special offer
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The Magic Table

Experience an immersive 3D dinner show, perfect for curious minds of all ages.

Diners seated at a table and eating from plates that have designs projected onto them from above, as part of an immersive visual art and food experience.
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7 Paintings Dining Experience

A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.

Foodie walking tours

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Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.

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Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

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Chocoholic Tours

This chocolate walking tour visits some of the city's best chocolatiers with exclusive experiences.

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Art, History, Food and Wine Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

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Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden basement venues and enjoy prepaid drinks and a snack.

Best dining pop-ups

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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

People gathered around a tasting table in a distillery at an interactive tasting session.
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Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

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Open Mic: Poetry and Prose Readings

Calling all poets, writers and lyricists to join monthly poetry and prose readings, or just listen.

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Drip Splash: Paint and Sip

Unleash your inner artist with a night of drinks, paint, music and friends.

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Old and Rare Wines: Tasting and Dinner with Sommelier Antony

An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.

Seven glasses of wine behind two platters of cheese and crackers on a wooden table.
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Perfect Pairings: Guided Cheese and Wine Matching

Learn how artisan cheeses pair with fine back-vintage wines in this guided tasting.

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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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Juliet Melbourne

Juliet offers cocktails and snacks in an architecturally designed, mid-century basement bar.

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Plus 5 Bar

Boutique cocktail bar on South Wharf serving tapas and wood fired pizzas.

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The Den

Cocktails, whiskies and wine in the basement of The Atlantic.

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Aster Cocktail & Wine

An intimate bar in Melbourne's smallest laneway.