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The best restaurants for group dining in Melbourne

The best restaurants for group dining in Melbourne

Catch up with friends at these group-friendly local venues.

The ultimate guide to bottomless dining in Melbourne

The ultimate guide to bottomless dining in Melbourne

Eat and drink your heart out with unlimited brunches, lunches and cocktails.

Melbourne’s best old-school pubs and bars

Melbourne’s best old-school pubs and bars

Sip your way back in time and soak in the atmosphere at these historic establishments.

Melbourne’s best dinners under $20

Melbourne’s best dinners under $20

Find Melbourne's best cheap eats and pub deals for your next dinner out.

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Melbourne's best rooftop restaurants

Melbourne's best rooftop restaurants

Soar up for a feed at sun soaked rooftops, hidden gems and lush beer gardens in the sky.

Where to find the best pancakes in Melbourne

Where to find the best pancakes in Melbourne

Featuring takeaway soufflé pancakes, crepe cakes and croffles.

Heng Thai

Heng Thai

Serving all kinds of authentic Thai food in an old Thai house.

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Seoul Pocha

Seoul Pocha

In the heart of Lygon Street, Carlton, serving Korean-style pub food and fried chicken.

Central Club Hotel

Central Club Hotel

Great craft beer and delicious market-to-table food, opposite the Queen Victoria Market.

Transport Public Bar

Transport Public Bar

Bustling pub in Federation Square with tasty pub meals and an impressive range of drinks.

Naughtons Hotel

Naughtons Hotel

Historic pub providing warm hospitality, quality drinks and farm-to-table dining.