Looking for something a little different for your next foodie adventure? Try these temporary bars, secret hideaways and exclusive dining experiences.

Moondog's Summer Paradiso

Hop to the Arts Centre forecourt for a boozy BBQ pop-up beer garden. Knock back your choice of Moon Dog brews (from classics bevs to seltzers, cocktail spritzes and more). Then order up a hearty plate of Q Barbeque faves to share between mates. Wood smoked brisket, pork ribs, buffalo wings and Tex-Mex sides round out this perfect summer menu.

Blue umbrellas and a food truck set up outside the NGV.
Moondog's Summer Paradiso

Delicious Discoveries

You've tried sushi train. But have you ever eaten from a bao train? Delicious Discoveries is a cute conveyor belt dining experience hosted by Masterchef superstar (and dessert queen) Poh Ling Yeow. Order a whiskey cocktail and pick up bite sized nibbles as the train zooms past. Snap up fried chicken bao, spicy Szechuanese eggplant and sweet apple miso caramel turnovers. It's popping up at QT Melbourne until 2 April.

Summer Night Market

Grab your friends and spend golden hour at the Summer Night Market. This year's foodie line-up includes birria tacos, flaming gin-soaked camembert, cartoon fairy floss and ice-cream loaded chimney cakes. Battle it out for a sunny spot in the food truck lane, or book ahead and score a premium table.

Parcs at MPavilion

The masters of all things fermented and recycled are taking over the MPavilion food truck with their take on fish and chips. True to Parcs' offbeat foodie form, this isn't your ordinary chip shop fare. From 30 March to 2 April try hot oysters, potato cakes and umami e pepe grilled octopus.

Two women eating food from a food truck in a park on a sunny day.
The MPavilion food truck returns this March

Izakaya takeover at the Atrium on 35

Soar up to the 35th floor of the Sofitel and emerge in a traditional Japanese izakaya. Pair a whiskey flight with moorish bar snacks like chicken yakitori, okonomiyaki and Japanese potato salad. Find Chef Hideki Matsuda bringing the flavours of Japan to The Atrium on 35 from 22 February to 5 March.

Pétanque Social

Celebrate the best of Melbourne this summer at this pop-up bar on the Crown Riverwalk. Returning to the waterfront for another year, this sun drenched lounge is perfect for kicking back with a margarita and Gradi pizza.

Arbory Afloat

A summer angel has returned to us, bringing with it a lush new Ibiza-themed fit-out. Hop aboard Arbory Afloat for a trip to the Balearic Islands. Think pina coladas, Spanish-inspired cocktail jugs and a delicious new menu.

Arbory Afloat floating bar on the Yarra with people enjoying drinks under shade umbrellas
Arbory Afloat

Common Man's pop-up summer garden

Common Man's sun-soaked summer pop-up is back for another season. Choose your favourite flavour from the frozen margarita menu, then peruse the Latin-inspired share plate menu. Think corn rib vego boards with empanadas, chipotle chicken pizza, chorizo loaded fries and salted caramel churros.

Classes, tastings and workshops

Drip Splash
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Drip Splash

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

Thai Cooking Master Class: Pad Thai and Green Papaya Salad
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Thai Cooking Master Class: Pad Thai and Green Papaya Salad

Learn the secrets to cooking these two classic Thai dishes.

Poetry and Prose Readings
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Poetry and Prose Readings

Join this supportive monthly poetry and prose meetup.

Unmissable dining events

Nuts About Stone Fruit: 8-Course Degustation

Nuts About Stone Fruit: 8-Course Degustation

Grab your seat for an indulgent degustation feast centring stone fruit.

Chocolate and Wine Matching with Chef Sigrid

Chocolate and Wine Matching with Chef Sigrid

Join head chef Sigrid de Castella and enjoy artisan chocolates matched to fine wines.

Under The Sea: 8-Course Degustation with Chef Sigrid

Under The Sea: 8-Course Degustation with Chef Sigrid

Grab your seat for an indulgent 'under the sea'-themed degustation feast.

Vegan Cheese and Wine Matching with Chef Sigrid

Vegan Cheese and Wine Matching with Chef Sigrid

A guided tasting of six artisan plant-based cheeses matched to six vegan wines.

Foodie walking tours

Carlton Aperitivo Tour
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Carlton Aperitivo Tour

Indulge in the much-loved aperitivo tradition on a tour of Melbourne's 'Little Italy'.

Sustainable Shopping Tour

Sustainable Shopping Tour

Celebrate National Recycling Week with a sustainable shopping tour at Queen Vic Market.

Melbourne Foodie Culture Tour
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Melbourne Foodie Culture Tour

This walking tour introduces you to Melbourne's favourite foods, architecture and stories.

Chocoholic Tours

Chocoholic Tours

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

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