Dining events

20 – 29 Mar

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

A 10-day feast bringing the best-of-the-best from Australia and the world, direct to your lips.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Sidedoor City: Wine and Asian Fusion Bites

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

18 – 19 Apr

Cachivaches Latin Market

A vibrant cultural event celebrating the best of Latin American traditions in Melbourne.

Until 28 Mar

The Magic Table

Experience an immersive 3D dinner show, perfect for curious minds of all ages.

Until 25 Apr

Perfect Pairings: Guided Cheese and Wine Matching

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

19 Jun

Food and Ceramics: Alchemy of Fire

Join Distinguished Professor Peter McNeil for a lecture and afternoon tea about food and ceramics.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Picnic With Friends: Melbourne Laneways

Go on a unique foodie adventure, solving clues, tasting and collecting pre-paid gourmet food.

26 Mar

Happiness Talk, Kirtan Meditation and Vegan Dinner

A free talk on happiness with a music mantra meditation and a three-course vegan dinner.

25 Mar

The Up Hour at Upstairs

Experience an evening of bold flavours, cocktail pairings and local connections with The Up Hour.

Until 30 May

Bakery Hill Whisky Distillery Tour and Tasting

Learn how Bakery Hill produces its malts on a tour and tasting led by a distiller.

Until 10 Mar

Hot Air Balloon Dining Experience

Gather with friends and family at The Wharf Hotel's hot air balloon dining pods.

Until 30 Aug

Spirit of Melbourne Lunch Cruise

Cruise the Yarra River in elegance and comfort and savour your meal on a two-hour lunch cruise.

1 May

Dining at the Palace: Collecting British Royal Tableware

Join Scott Coleman for a lecture on palace dining accompanied by an afternoon tea.

Until 24 Apr

7 Paintings Dining Experience

A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.

Until 21 Mar

Learn to Cook Thai: Green Curry Prawns and Thai Roti

Make and eat a green curry and Thai roti at this cooking masterclass.

18 Apr

Brought to You by the Letter ‘C’

If you like fried chicken, caviar, cheese, champagne and chablis then you'll love this dining event.

Until 18 Apr

Learn to Cook Thai: Pad Thai and Papaya Salad

Join a hands-on cooking class, featuring two of Thailand’s favourite dishes.

Until 21 Jul

Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour

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

10 May

Mother's Day Lunch Cruise

Surprise your mum with a three-hour lunch cruise on the Yarra River.

11 Apr – 23 May

Seasonal Pickling

Learn how to transform surplus produce into deliciousness.

19 Mar

Sofitel Sparkling Nights with Champagne Pommery

Enjoy a champagne pairing and tasting experience with Champagne Pommery.

Until 23 May

Burlesque Lounge

Melbourne's sparkling burlesque dinner show experience right in the heart of the city

2 May

The Bubbles Festival

The Bubbles Festival is a celebration of all things sparkling.

22 Mar

MFWF x Taxi Kitchen: Sips and Snacks

A four-hour tasting adventure designed for curious food lovers.

Until 25 Jul

Cocktail Making Class

Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden Melbourne bar.

27 Mar – 8 May

Autumn Sunset Cocktails at Walsh Street

Open the door to Robin Boyd’s iconic Walsh Street residence after-hours for Autumn Sunset Cocktails.

11 Apr

Dorsett Melbourne x Sucre Du Jour: Easter High Tea

Enjoy an Easter High Tea at Dorsett Melbourne in partnership with Sucre Du Jour.

29 Mar

Lunch with Helen Goh

Break bread with your favourite baker during the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.

Until 30 Jun

Off the Beaten Lane: An Insider's Walk

Uncover Melbourne's many layers with an artist guide – stories, street art, coffee and baked treats.

Until 30 Apr

Mystery Sidedoor: 5 Plate South East Asia Tasting Menu

Enjoy off-menu bites and paired drinks at a hidden Melbourne venue on this guided tasting adventure.

28 – 29 Mar

Baker's Dozen

It's baking, it's caking, and it's yours for the taking.

Until 9 May

Gin-dulgent High Tea Experience

Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other with bottomless sparkling.

Until 11 Mar

Summer Night Market

Gather your crew for Melbourne’s favourite summer tradition – Wednesday nights from 5pm to 10pm.

Until 17 Jul

Discover Local Social Enterprises: Tour

Take a tour of the social enterprise marketplace at Queen Victoria Market.

Until 28 Mar

Piper's Playhouse

Step inside Piper's Playhouse, Melbourne’s most immersive cabaret.

28 Mar

Beirut After Dark

Whitehart transforms into Beirut serving grandmother's recipes in a four-course street food feast.

Until 11 Apr

Racquet Club

A high-energy fusion of world-class padel, waterfront atmosphere and unmistakable Crown polish.

Until 17 Apr

Old and Rare Wines: Tasting and Dinner with Sommelier Antony

An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.

26 – 27 Mar

Fowl Play: No Boring Birds

Don't miss this flavour-packed cultural journey that proves chicken is anything but ordinary.

Until 30 Sep

Melbourne's Night Bites: Evening Food Tour

Taste the best of Melbourne on a progressive dinner showcasing restaurants, bars and bites.