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Guide: Where to celebrate World Whisky Day in Melbourne (2017)

May 20 is the day that whisky-lovers across the globe raise their glasses in honour of their favourite spirit, for the annual World Whisky Day. If you’re keen to join in the celebrations, you’ll find a hefty line-up of events happening all over Melbourne. Whether you like it smoky or spicy, from the other side of the world or right here in our own backyard, we’ve found an event to suit your…

Bars and Pubs With Melbourne’s Best Burgers

There’s no doubt Melbourne’s burger game is world-class, with epic iterations of the two-hander feed to be found all over town. And while your radar might be tuned to those famous takeaway joints and celeb chef-owned diners, don’t forget about the Melbourne bars and pubs plating up their own buzz-worthy burger creations. Scope out these drinking spots to find some of Melbourne’s best burgers.

Melbourne’s Best Bars for After-Work Drinks

After a long day at the office, a few hard-earned drinks always go down a treat, whether that involves kicking back with pints at your favourite inner-city pub, or unwinding over some happy hour wines before your train ride home. No matter what your style, clock off and end your day on a high note, with our pick of Melbourne’s best bars for after-work drinks.

Platform 28 – Docklands

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Melbourne’s Best Beer Specials

Word is, us Australians spend more on beer each year than any other country. So every now and then, it pays to give the old wallet a bit of a rest, and swap those expensive brews for something a little bit cheaper. Well, we’ve hunted down the city’s finest drink deals and happy hours, to bring you a list of Melbourne’s best beer specials. Here are a few ways to make those beer dollars stretch a…

Melbourne’s Best Hospitality Nights

Anyone who’s ever spent a Friday or Saturday night behind the bar, in the kitchen, or waiting tables, knows that those things they call weekends, aren’t the same for everyone. You hospitality folk are hard at work while everyone else is partying, and then when Sunday night rolls around, the tables are turned. Luckily, in this city, there’s a party to be found every damn night of the week. We’ve…

Melbourne’s Cheapest Espresso Martinis

There’s no doubt that Melburnians have a bit of a thing for Espresso Martinis. The caffeine-charged cocktail stars on drinks lists across the city, and has even spawned its own Melbourne-based festival. But, just because we’re downing them like there’s no tomorrow, doesn’t mean they have to cost a fortune. Save some pennies, with our roundup of Melbourne’s cheapest Espresso Martinis.

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Where to Get a Taste of Melbourne Fringe Festival 2016

Melbourne’s biggest celebration of art, culture and diversity rocks into town once again, with Melbourne Fringe 2016 kicking off the 15th of September. This year’s festival is chock full of goodness, with a program of over 400 great events covering everything from cabaret and dance shows, to comedy acts and live art performances. You can jump on the festival website for the full program, but in…