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.
Lune
Limited-time croissant with pastrami, sauerkraut, Russian dressing & gruyère. Available 4 to 6 July.
The Cliveden Bar & Dining
Enjoy a gourmet jaffle, with savoury or sweet fillings, perfect for the cold weather.
The Cliveden Bar & Dining
Savour a three-course dinner menu, using the finest locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, $95pp.
Thai Tide
Enjoy chargrilled and comforting southern Thai flavours. Every Tue & Wed, $29pp (min 2 people)
Barra
Celebrate Peruvian Independence with a menu honouring the rich flavours of Peru, all July. $89pp.
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.
Foodie walking tours
Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.
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.
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