The best dining pop-ups, specials and deals in Melbourne

From happy hour specials to pop-ups and the best lunch deals, here's where to dine in Melbourne.

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Miilk Cake Studio

Celebrate Miilk's 3rd bday at a self-serve cake bar with loads of toppings on 9 August.

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GLO Gelato

Try the new warm tiramisu scoopable cookie with fior di latte gelato.

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A light oak table with four burrito bowls.

Hotel Nacional

Spice up the working week this winter with a loaded burrito bowl for $20, Mon-Fri 12-3pm

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The Florence

World-class bartender Harrison Kenney will be serving 3 exclusive new cocktails. Mon 10 Aug, 7-9pm

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Rows of white plates arranged on a stainless steel countertop in a professional kitchen, each dish contains a thick cut of meat, in an orange sauce, and a small serving of dark green leafy vegetables.
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Duck, Pinot & Truffle Dinner

An exclusive winter dining experience celebrating the very best of Victorian produce.

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Heritage & Vine: Under the Atrium Dinner Series

A curated culinary journey of heritage wines and seasonal elegance under the glass atrium.

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The Grand Jazz Dinner Show

A spectacular live jazz dinner-and-show with a four-course menu and matched wines included.

Lexy Restaurant and Bar

Specially curated exclusive banquet and wine pairing experience designed to share. Tues-Wed. $100pp.

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Barra

Feel like you're sitting at Yiayia's table eating honest Greek food made with care. 19-20 Aug.

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A porterhouse steak with mushroom sauce, and fried onion rings.

Reed House

Enjoy porterhouse steak and onion rings for $35pp, with $5 pots of tap beer. Tues-Thurs, 12-3pm.

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A gourmet hand roll with rice and spanner crab being held together by a hand while it rests on a small white plate.

Yamagen

Choose any two hand rolls and a signature cocktail for $39. Tue-Fri, 5.30-6.30pm.

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A Japanese bento tray with a selection of gourmet tasters including nori rolls, yakitori and scallops.

Yamagen

Yamagen's signature bento with premium bites and sake. Generous enough for two. $75.

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Rooftop at QT

Champagne, fries and Melbourne's skyline. Unexpected. Unmissable. Until 31 Aug.

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Lee Ho Fook

Chef Joe Hou from one Michelin starred Angler in San Francisco takes over the kitchen. $350pp.

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Circl

A dinner of snacks and 6-courses combines Greek & Scandi cuisines, with Yarra Valley Caviar. $165pp.

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Garfield Pizzeria

Enjoy a wood-fired margherita and a glass of fiano or sangiovese for just $25.

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MoVida Aqui

Enjoy a lunch of aperitivos, tapas, paella, salad and dessert. Sat 12pm-2pm,1-22 August, $80pp.

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Delicate savoury pastries, topped with edible flowers, arranged in pairs on white plates.

Chancery Lane

Celebrate the oldest love story in the calendar with a dinner menu of rich, bold flavours, $160pp.

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JUNI

Stop by for $9 beer and wines, Monday to Thursday, from 4pm to 6pm.

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JUNI

Enjoy 4 plates with a beer or wine. Monday to Friday, noon-3pm, $42

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JUNI

5-course, bottomless beverages. 2-hour sittings, noon-4pm, $95pp

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A top-down view of a dining table with two plates of food and glasses of white wine.

Atria

Enjoy refined daytime dining and panoramic city views, every Saturday 12.30pm to 3pm, from $159pp.

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A brunch dish and bloody mary cocktail.

From Here By Mike

Settle in for weekend brunch with a build-your-own bloody Mary station & bottomless drinks packages.

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Diesel Bar

Grab a porterhouse steak with mushroom sauce, chips and salad for only $21.

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A restaurant table with share plates and three martinis.

Cleo

Enjoy a 2-course lunch with three half-serve martinis. Thursdays and Fridays, $89pp.

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Nick & Nora's Melbourne

Enjoy $5 bubbles, $8 beers, $10 spritzes, $15 margaritas or negronis. Tue to Fri, 5pm-6pm.

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BKK

Enjoy a fire-fuelled $28 steak with Thai fries, salad and your choice of sauce, all day.

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Bottega

Enjoy lasagne alla Bolognese Thu to Sat, 5pm to 6:30pm during the AFL season.

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Mjølner Melbourne

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat Viking style set feast every Thursday night, $80pp.

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Yakimono

Enjoy a Teriyaki Cheeseburger or Chicken Karaage Burger with fries for $22. Lunch only.

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Society

Enjoy a Society Cheeseburger or Fillet O Snapper with fries for $22. Lunch only.

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Maison Bâtard

Enjoy Le Cheeseburger or Au Poivre Burger with fries for $22. Lunch only.

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Grill Americano

Enjoy a Cheeseburger or Piccante Fish Burger with fries for $22. Lunch only.

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Kisumé

Enjoy a Kisumé Cheeseburger or Chicken Teriyaki Burger with fries for $22. Lunch only.

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Chin Chin

Enjoy a Chin Chin Cheeseburger or Rendang Curry Burger and fries for $22. Lunch only.

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Foodie walking tours

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Eau de Vie

Enjoy a whisky cocktail, a nip of whisky and a paired snack at 3 iconic venues, $120pp. Tues-Thurs.

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An orange-hued whisky cocktail, an oyster and slice of lemon on a plate and a bottle of whisky on a wooden table.

Pearl Diver Cocktails and Oysters

Enjoy a whisky cocktail, a nip of whisky and a paired snack at 3 iconic venues, $120pp. Tues-Thurs.

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Nick & Nora's Melbourne

Enjoy a whisky cocktail, a nip of whisky and a paired snack at 3 iconic venues. $120pp. Tues-Thurs.

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Mystery Picnic Date: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues and riddles to collect your special gourmet picnic on a unique foodie adventure.

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Chocoholic Tours

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

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Art, History, Food and Wine Tour

The perfect introduction to Melbourne – street art, curious tales, wine tasting and tapas.

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Mystery Basement Bar Hop

Solve clues to unveil three hidden basement venues and enjoy prepaid drinks and a snack.

Classes, tastings and workshops

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Eau de Vie

Every Tuesday, enjoy five artisanal cheeses, expertly paired with five 15ml whiskies for $50pp.

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Eau de Vie

A two-hour masterclass offer a hands-on intro to classic cocktail making, guided by the team, $110pp

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Drip Splash: Creative Night Out

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

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Perfect Pairings: Guided Cheese and Wine Matching

Learn how artisan cheeses pair with fine back-vintage wines in this guided tasting.

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Juliet Melbourne

Juliet offers cocktails and snacks in an architecturally designed, mid-century basement bar.

Cocktails on a bar counter with pink neon sign and shelves of bottles in the background.

Plus 5 Bar

Boutique cocktail bar on South Wharf serving tapas and wood fired pizzas.

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Good Heavens

Rooftop bar on Bourke Street serving fabulous cocktails, craft beer and Australian wine.

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Bar Hannah

Bar Hannah is the heartbeat of the hotel, alive from first coffee to last drink.