The best dining pop-ups, specials and deals in Melbourne
Looking for something a little different for your next foodie adventure? Try these unique dining experiences for your catch-up.
Menu specials, deals and events
Rising Tides by Thai Tides
Discover a new side of Thai cuisine each week at this dining series hosted by Thai Tide.
Dessous
Enjoy dry-aged rump steak, Jeow Bong relish and Thai herb salad for $29. Every Monday at 5pm to 9pm.
Dessous
Sip on $9 wines and $14 cocktails or dig into $7 bar snacks and more from 5pm to 6pm, Mon to Fri.
Transport Public Bar
Enjoy $10 house wines, pints, tap cocktails and more from 4pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Transport Public Bar
Head to Transport on Tuesdays for 2 tacos for $10 and $10 margaritas, all day.
Transit Rooftop Bar
Every Wednesday and Thursday, enjoy $15 cocktails and ooey-gooey fondue, 3pm-11pm.
Transit Rooftop Bar
Join for Oyster Hour every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for half-priced oysters from 6pm-7pm.
Taxi Kitchen
Choose three dishes from bites & noodles plus one large plate for the table, $55pp.
Taxi Kitchen
Enjoy a rotating selection of bold flavours and creative twists, 6 tastes, 3 courses, $90pp.
BKK
Head up to level 3 for late night chicken wings, ribs & sangas. 10pm til late. Fridays & Saturdays.
Foodie walking tours
Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this 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 Walking Tour
The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.
Mystery Basement Bar Hop
Solve clues to unveil three hidden venues and enjoy pre-paid drinks and snacks.
Classes, tastings and workshops
Poetry and Prose Readings
Calling all poets, writers and lyricists to join monthly poetry and prose readings, or just listen.
Old and Rare Wine Tastings and Dinner with Sommelier Antony
An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.
Cheese and Wine Matching with Sommelier Antony
Explore seven artisan cheese with a sommelier and learn how to match them to back-vintage wines.
Rosso Coffee Experience: Specialty Coffee Roastery & Cafe
North Melbourne’s hub for coffee: expert roasting, gourmet food and hands-on experiences.
Last updated on Tue 20 May 2025
Only In The City
Melbourne's best basement bars
Venture beneath Melbourne’s streets to these hidden bars and subterranean speakeasies.
Rooftop Bar
Enjoy open-air drinks under the setting sun or a starry sky, with city skyline views to match.
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Radii Restaurant & Bar
Park Hyatt Melbourne's signature restaurant and bar serving high tea and cocktails.
Her Bar Melbourne
A European restaurant and bar serving diverse wines, seasonal plates, and modern cocktails.
State of Grace
Cocktail bar and restaurant with classic and signature drinks and a European-inspired menu.