Shop in-store at these local boutiques and shopping arcades to score a bargain.

The best sales and discounts

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Metro Hobbies

Shop the Christmas shopping event, with unique gifts and deals for hard to by for people.

Special offer
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The Paw Principality

Browse an adorable range of Christmas-themed toys and treats for cats and dogs.

Special offer

Collins Place

Receive a custom Collins Place tote when you spend $15+ at participating retailers, Nov 26 - Dec 19.

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Collins Place

Head to the gift-wrapping station and get your gifts wrapped, with all proceeds going to charity.

Special offer
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Here's Looking At You Kid

Shop a bespoke range of Christmas gins and giftpacks distilled in Melbourne from local ingredients.

Special offer
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Craft Victoria

Enjoy bubbles and complimentary gift wrapping when shopping in store from 19-21 Dec.

Special offer
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Royal Historical Society of Victoria Bookshop

Stop by during the extended trading hours and enjoy gift wrapping and a mini-book fair.

Special offer
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Búl

Shop new additions to the sale and further reductions with up to 50% off.

Special offer
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Laneways By Ovolo

Get 20% off when you book at ovolohotels.com and unlock exclusive offers for dining and attractions.

Special offer

The best Christmas dining deals and specials

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Collins Kitchen

Enjoy a spread of festive favourite foods, including a Christmas dessert counter.

Special offer
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Nimbo

Try the limited Christmas giant cookie and special Christmas bingsu.

Special offer
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Ocean 12

Visit the festive, Christmas-themed takeover and enjoy special holiday giveaways.

Special offer
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Alluvial Restaurant

Enjoy a seafood tower add-on for lunch or dinner at Alluvial restaurant, $69 for 2 or $125 for 4.

Special offer
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Mjølner Melbourne

Experience a Nordic Christmas with traditional Yuletide dishes in the Viking dining rooms.

Special offer
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Morena Restaurant

Celebrate your end of year Christmas lunch, crafted for a swift yet exquisite dining experience.

Special offer
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La Tortilleria

Enjoy a quesadilla pirata carlos, a summery special launching in December.

Special offer

Brunetti Oro

Shop the festive range in store now, from traditional panettone to gingerbread and Christmas cakes.

Special offer
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Society

Enjoy an exclusive selection of $15 cocktails every Tuesday to Thursday, from 4-6pm.

Special offer
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Yakimono

Check out the new summer Sip & Setto menu and DJs every Friday and Saturday from 12-4pm.

Special offer
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Rosso Coffee Experience: Specialty Coffee Roastery & Cafe

Learn more about coffee sourcing and roasting processes while sampling a variety of coffee.

Special offer
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New Shanghai

Enjoy a banquet of 4 entrées, 5 mains & dessert, Mon-Sun $49pp, with optional Karaoke $20 add-on.

Special offer
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New Shanghai

Enjoy a delicious Chinese high tea and Christmas karaoke. Mon-Sun 1pm-6pm, $49pp.

Special offer
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Sulhwa

Enjoy Christmas dessert creations like Merry Matcha or Christmas Tree Choux for a limited time.

Special offer

Brunetti Classico

Get a free kids pasta or pizza with every adult meal. Mon-Thurs, 5-7pm. T&Cs apply.

Special offer

The best Christmas experiences

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Sebel Melbourne Docklands

Enjoy complimentary artisan shortbreads, Christmas cake and sparkling wine.

Special offer
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Dorsett Melbourne

Enjoy complimentary breakfast for kids up to 10, plus Santa letters and Christmas teddy bears.

Special offer
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ACMI

Receive 15% off tickets for The Future & Other Fictions at ACMI with code COMFUT. T&C's apply.

Special offer
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The Music Gym

Receive a free drink with every Sip & Sing ticket.

Special offer
Ice skaters with Santa and a snow character.

O'Brien Icehouse

Head to the Christmas themed public skating, including decorations, skating with Santa, and more.

Special offer
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The Block Arcade

Get photos taken with Santa under the dome of The Block Arcade.

Special offer
Person making a festive wreath.

Melbourne Flower Merchant

Learn how to use textures and greenery to create a wreath that brings a festive touch to your home.

Special offer

Last updated on Wed 11 Dec 2024

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