The best dining pop-ups in Melbourne
Looking for something a little different for your next foodie adventure? Try these temporary bars, secret hideaways and exclusive dining experiences for your next catch-up.
Best dining pop-ups
Street food festivals
South Asian Festival
Experience South Asian culture with street food, music, stalls, a laser light show and more.
Korea Festival
Head to Fed Square to experience the best of Korean culture at this free family festival.
Sri Lankan Festival
Immerse yourself in the tapestry of Sri Lankan culture with live performances and delicious food.
Hawker 88 Night Market
Every Wednesday for five weeks, tantalise your senses with the sights, sounds and flavours of Asia.
Unmissable food and drink events
Cake Bake & Sweets Show
A three-day extravaganza featuring Australia’s finest dessert vendors with live demonstrations.
Hands-on Mother's Day Lemon and Ricotta Gnocchi Masterclass
Learn the art of making traditional Italian Ndunderi at this hands-on cooking class on Mother’s Day.
At Nonna's Table with Paola Bacchia
Enjoy a convivial lunch for the launch of Paola Bacchia's new cookbook, At Nonna's Table.
Share the Dignity: DigniTea
Join in an afternoon of fun, high tea, bubbles and guest speakers to help end period poverty.
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 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.
Swifties in the City: Mystery Bar Hop
Join a Taylor Swift-themed bar hop inclusive of three themed cocktails.
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.
Old and Rare Wine Tastings
An exclusive opportunity to sample old and rare wines with sommelier, Antony Anderson.
Social Wines Meetup and Dinner
Join a guided tasting with a sommelier and make new friends over fine wines.
Vegan-Friendly: Cheese, Chocolate and Wine Matching
Learn how to match wine with cheese and chocolate in this interactive vegan-friendly experience.
Charcuterie, Cheese and Wine Matching
A mouthwatering exploration of six artisan meats, learning how to match them to back-vintage wines.
Secrets of Gluten-free Sourdough Breadmaking Class
Enjoy a gluten-free breadmaking class with wine, salami and cheese.
Palate Trainer
Learn to evaluate wine like an expert and improve your palate in this informative and fun session.
Private Dinner: Marsanne or Viognier
Join an epic evening of old Marsanne, Viognier and blended wines matched to a four-course dinner.
Lunch with Katie Marx
Join florist Katie Marx, for a very special lunch and floral design class at Cumulus Inc.
Mother's Day High Tea
Enjoy a special Mother’s Day High Tea in the Queen's Hall at State Library Victoria.
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Last updated on Tue 16 Apr 2024
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