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
Champions Dinner with Australia's Award-winning Chefs
A rare chance to taste award-winning dishes from Australia’s World Food Championships competitors.
Big Band Revival
Maha is turning up the heat this winter with a glamorous night of dinner, drinks and live music.
SilkSpoon
Victor Liong and Dal Zotto Wines team up for a fresh summer BBQ and happy hour. 5 Sep. $45pp.
The Lincoln
Enjoy a rotating roast (pork, lamb & beef), with Yorkshire pudding, spuds and seasonal veg, $35pp.
The Douglas Club
A curated cocktail menu inspired by destinations across the globe, only until 31 Aug.
Taxi Kitchen
Enjoy four-courses served with six premium Howard Vineyards Wines, 17 Sep. $140pp.
Taxi Kitchen
Enjoy a four-course lunch, paired with 6 hand-picked Pizzini wines, Sat 23 Aug, $95pp.
Waterslide Bar
Enjoy 2-for-1 margaritas, palomas and El Diablo tequila cocktails, all day Sunday!
Original Chai Co.
Sip masala chai, indulge in seasonal bites and savour Melbourne's finest produce. 23-24 Aug, 12-3pm.
Transport Public Bar
Enjoy a 300g Black Angus porterhouse with crispy frites and garlic butter. Wednesdays, all day.
Transport Public Bar
Head to Transport on Tuesdays for 2 tacos for $10 and $10 margaritas, all day.
Brunetti Classico
Enjoy a pasta and a wine or soft drink for $29. Available Monday to Thursday, 5-8pm.
Transport Public Bar
Enjoy $10 house wines, $12 pints, $12 tap cocktails and more from 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday.
GLO Gelato
Try limited-edition movie snacks during MIFF including lava cake and a popcorn shake.
Magic Mountain Saloon
Enjoy a steak, with soy & tamarind sauce, rainbow slaw, smashed potatoes. From 12pm all day, $25.
Magic Mountain Saloon
$11 pints and wines, $16 spritz & score $5 dumplings with any boozy beverage, Tues-Fri, 3-6pm.
Circl Wine House
Enjoy a four-course meal featuring salmon roe, sturgeon caviar and optional wine pairing. From $165.
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)
Dessous
Enjoy dry-aged hanger steak, Jeow Bong relish & Thai herb salad for $29. Every Wednesday, 5pm-9pm.
La Madonna Restaurant and Bar
Enjoy a cheeky take on traditional high tea in collab. with Hendrick's Gin. Key dates only. $119pp.
Society
Come in for a $30 two-course meal featuring rock oysters and sirloin steak. Until 4 September.
Yakimono
Enjoy a $30 lunch with shiitake miso soup and negi chicken sticks until 4 September.
Chin Chin
Order kingfish sashimi and butter chicken curry for just $30. Until 4 September.
Maison Bâtard
Grab a luxe $30 lunch with a cheesburger and petit mousse au chocolat. Until 4 September.
Grill Americano
Enjoy a two-course lunch for $30 with Wagyu porcini rigatoni & tiramisu. Until 4 Sep.
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
Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting
Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.
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 Thu 21 Aug 2025
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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.