Looking for something a little different for your next foodie adventure? Try these unique dining experiences for your catch-up.

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Oasis After Dark at Jayda

Oasis After Dark at Jayda

Sleek cocktail bar Jayda welcomes a one-night-only event of Middle Eastern entertainment.

Four people laughing and posing with various chai cannisters and teapots.

Original Chai Co.

Sip masala chai, indulge in seasonal bites and savour Melbourne's finest produce. 23-24 Aug, 12-3pm.

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A 300g Black Angus porterhouse steak on a round white plate with chips.

Transport Public Bar

Enjoy a 300g Black Angus porterhouse with crispy frites and garlic butter. Wednesdays, all day.

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Two filled tacos on a plate, garnished with coriander and lime wedges.

Transport Public Bar

Head to Transport on Tuesdays for 2 tacos for $10 and $10 margaritas, all day.

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Glass of beer being poured from a tap in a bar.

Transport Public Bar

Enjoy $10 house wines, $12 pints, $12 tap cocktails and more from 4pm to 7pm, Monday to Friday.

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A sliced steak on a white plate, served with a colourful coleslaw, a side of smashed potatoes and a glass of red wine.

Magic Mountain Saloon

Enjoy a steak, with soy & tamarind sauce, rainbow slaw, smashed potatoes. From 12pm all day, $25.

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Two cocktails

Magic Mountain Saloon

$11 pints and wines, $16 spritz & score $5 dumplings with any boozy beverage, Tues-Sat, 3-6pm.

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A smiling bartender looking down at a selection of cocktails in different shaped glasses on the bar that he stands behind.

The Douglas Club

A curated cocktail menu inspired by destinations across the globe, only until 31 Aug.

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A fried egg resting on top of a toasted jaffle, with a serve of fries, on a plate.

The Cliveden Bar & Dining

Enjoy a gourmet jaffle, with savoury or sweet fillings, perfect for the cold weather.

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Looking down onto a white dinner plate with a slice of medium rare beef fillet resting on a sauce, with green asparagus spears.

The Cliveden Bar & Dining

Savour a three-course dinner menu, using the finest locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, $95pp.

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Thai dishes in bowls on a restaurant dining table.

Thai Tide

Enjoy chargrilled and comforting southern Thai flavours. Every Tue & Wed, $29pp (min 2 people)

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Barra

Celebrate Peruvian Independence with a menu honouring the rich flavours of Peru, all July. $89pp.

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Dessous

Enjoy dry-aged rump steak, Jeow Bong relish and Thai herb salad for $29. Every Monday at 5pm to 9pm.

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Dessous

Sip on $9 wines and $14 cocktails or dig into $7 bar snacks and more from 5pm to 6pm, Mon to Fri.

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A bottle of Hendrick's Gin next to a lime green cocktail and a hand pouring a blue liquid onto a decadent dessert.

La Madonna Restaurant and Bar

Enjoy a cheeky take on traditional high tea in collab. with Hendrick's Gin. Key dates only. $119pp.

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Foodie walking tours

Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways
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Mystery Picnic: Melbourne Laneways

Solve clues, taste and collect pre-paid gourmet food on this unique foodie adventure.

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour
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Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.

Chocoholic Tours

Chocoholic Tours

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

Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour
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Art, History, Food and Wine Walking Tour

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

Mystery Basement Bar Hop
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

Rosso Coffee Experience: Specialty Coffee Roastery & Cafe

North Melbourne’s hub for coffee: expert roasting, gourmet food and hands-on experiences.

Last updated on Mon 28 Jul 2025

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Contemporary bar and grill, set within the buzz of QT Melbourne.

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