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Masterful Cocktail And The Freshest Oysters In Australia…Where Do I Book?

Pearl Diver is a modern, absolutely stunning Oyster and Cocktail bar is shucking serious about their oysters. You will feel like your million-dollar self whilst having a fabulous time. [MORE]

10 Best Team Building Activities In Melbourne

Struggling to spice up teams day with a new entertaining team bonding experience? Hidden City Secrets has you covered! We’ve compiled a list of fun corporate team events for your...

Lock In Your End-Of-Year Event At This Iconic Carlton Venue

The holiday season is approaching fast and now is the perfect time to lock in your end-of-the-year events, and do we have the venue for you! Drum roll please…. [insert...

Inaugural Night Poodle Markets, Dog Parade & Family Day

This year’s Melbourne Night Noodle Markets, co-presented by Citi and Optus, will make a special debut event on Sunday 13th November. This debut is not like any other, it’s The...

Curtis Stone’s First Melbourne Chic Contemporary Function Space

Curtis Stone, Australia’s iconic celebrity chef. The star of the show. We all know and love him. We always see him on our TV as the fresh food and recipes...

Rain, Hail Or Shine, This Hidden Riverside Bar Is Your Oasis

Have you seen what’s hidden beneath Federation Square? If your answer is No, then let us show you… and if your answer is yes then this article validates your experience...

Melbourne Night Noodle Markets Returns In 2022

Guess who’s back? Back again! Melbourne Night Noodle Markets’ back. Tell a friend! That’s right! It has been officially announced that one of Melbourne’s most iconic foodie events brought to...

Mexican And Mezcals – A Combo That Can’t Be Beaten

Who doesn’t enjoy a bit of escapism? Teleport yourself to somewhere far from home to the city filled with a rich, vibrant, and colourful culture. The country I’m thinking about...

Southside Trivia Nights To Get You Through The Week

Are you looking for something to do with your gang? How about Trivia Night every night of the week? Why not keep yourself entertained and make each weeknight a challenge. I...

10 After 10: Restaurants Open For Late Night Dining

It’s 9pm. You’ve just come out of a movie, post-work karaoke, or a networking event that did not provide enough canapés. Your stomach screams for a feed… but every restaurant...

Father’s Day 2022 – For Dads Who Are SHRIMP-LY The Best!

The year has flown by and September is right around the corner (let’s be real, it will be September tomorrow!). And… do you know what that means… does the first...

Ready To Play? Find Fun, Food and Friends At Fortress, Melbourne’s Best Gaming Hub

“The experience every gamer deserves.” …is their tagline, but we’d argue it’s more than that. Fortress Melbourne, Australia’s biggest video games venue, is open to all – and they’ve certainly...

Ready To See Some Movie Magic? Not Your Average Venue Hire

Have you ever heard of having a cinema all to yourself? Well, I am here to tell you a small Hidden City Secret. Although after this, I doubt it will...

Dine, Dance and Chill – Forget Your Worries At This All Purpose Venue

Thought the disco era was dead? Think again. Dr Morse keeps the party going in Abbotsford, 7 nights a week. The ultimate all-rounder, it’s the local go-to spot to let...

It’s Funky, Quirky and Anything Goes! Strut On Down To This Eclectic Bar for Your Next Function

“Find what you LOVE and let it KILL you.” In the heart of Windsor, Montrose Social is a hidden gem located on Chapel Street and decked out in groovy mix-match décor,...

Live Out Your Bridgerton Fantasy At This Opulent Parisian Salon in Prahran

You will definitely been keeping on trend by having your next small function at this opulent Parisian salon in Prahran. So what are you waiting for? Book an appointment with...

Versatile, Blank Canvas Space For Your Next Event

In 2017 the Cru team were on the hunt for a bigger venue; a perfect space to fulfil the demands and requests they were receiving. A 1950’s mattress factory in...

LISTEN UP… This Hidden Modern Windsor Bar Is Next On Your Going Out List

Check out this modern hidden gem in Windsor for your next adventure – they will make you feel like you are in another world. Their Devil’s Tear drink will kick...

Brown Brothers X Gelato Messina’s Prosecco Rosé Gelato – Scoop Giveaway

After seeing our Instagram post, did I hear you exclaim, “A Prosecco Rosé flavoured gelato!? Where can I get one?” Well my beautiful friend do I have all the deets...

Melbourne Street Eatz Is Back Baby!

Have you noticed the string of food trucks and smelt the deliciousness that fills the air on the Yarra front!?! Do you know what this means!?! Melbourne Street Eatz is...

Moon Dog Ballroom Oasis
Warehouse Function Venues

Tucked into the backstreets of inner Melbourne’s Abbotsford, this Brewery Ballroom Oasis is fully equipped with a private bar and the entire ballroom that is yours for the taking! It...

Melbourne Has A New Playground, And It Comes In The Form Of Virtual Escapism

BARS ARE OPEN, RESTAURANTS ARE BOOKED, It seems Melbourne has prevailed yet again. We can’t wait to explore our old favs, but why stop there? It’s the 21st Century and...

Longsong
An events space above Longrain

Picture this – You are sitting next to large concertina windows that over-look Little Bourke Street whilst sipping on a stunning cocktail. Clearly, this is the perfect, sophisticated space for...

You’re invited to Witness this Record-Breaking Attempt for World Cocktail Day

On the eve of World Cocktail Day bartenders and patrons alike are waiting with baited breath for cocktail-making history. On May 13th 2021, Monkey Shoulder Whisky is taking over Welcome to...

This Melbourne Institution is Back and Fresher Than Ever.

Ponyfish Island – the elusive venue under the bridge in Melbourne CBD has recently gotten a revamp. What started as a pop up bar nearly a decade ago has long...

DIY Tacos & Nachos + Bottomless Margaritas Nights Are Coming to Chapel Street

Forget bottomless brunches (which operate with the audacity of requiring you to be a functioning member of society before midday) because Temperance Hotel is clobbering you with an absolute game...

Melbourne’s Largest Game Bar is Here to Help Settle Scores

If, like us, you ever pass a group of carefree children at the park and sigh wistfully whilst reminiscing on the joys of yesteryear – no bills, no responsibilities, no...

Top 60+ Function Venues in Melbourne

Looking for the perfect Melbourne venue to host your next wedding, engagement party, birthday or corporate event? We’ve rounded up the best function venues in Melbourne to have you covered...

The Best Date Bar In South Yarra?

So you’ve done the impossible. You’ve moved past the awkward small talk, coordinated schedules and now you’ve got that first date coming up. Great; except you have to pick the...

Victoria’s Best Cheese Festival Will Brie Here Soon

Our state’s best artisan cheese producers and cheesemongers are descending upon Werribee Park Mansion, and you’d brie crazy to miss it. The annual Fromage a Trois Cheese Festival returns on...

Nightclub Downstairs, Band Room Upstairs. Cool Grungy Nightclub in Carlton

Once an old church which was initially built back in 1835, Queensberry St now holds itself to an exciting dance club, Colour. The cool and grungy landscape has been home...

VAMFF 101 – Pairing Food and Fashion

Ready to turn heads as you strut to Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival 2020, but not sure what is your style? VAMFF has teamed up with some of Melbourne’s best...

Introducing Monthly Vegan Food Truck Nights

Who would have thought vegans knew how to partayyy?! Vegan Nights Melbourne is back again at The Ascot Lot but bigger and better! Haven’t had the chance to visit this monthly...

Is This Bayside’s Best Bar and Beer Garden?

With Sonder’s sleek modern interior and queues out the door, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s located on Flinders Lane rather than in the heart of Melbourne’s Bayside. The Bentleigh...

Brunswick Street Eats For Every Day Of The Week

Spending the day on Brunswick street? In the mood for treating yourself (again)? No matter what day you’re there, we’ve got you covered on the must have spots that won’t...

Melbourne BeerFest 2020 Hits St Kilda This Weekend

Do you know your IPAs from your pilsners, your lagers from your stouts? Are you looking for an Insta-worthy excuse to lounge in the St Kilda sun this weekend? Then...

Limited Pop Up Bar, Electronic Dance Festival + Many More!

With so much going on in Melbourne, it is sometimes hard to know how you can spend your time. Here is a short list of special activities on right now...

Cool new music/arts festival happening in Thornbury in Feb

Welcome to Thornbury will have its entire landscape transformed in to a music and arts event called Daybreak Festival, for a full day on February 29. Widely known for its food trucks...

West Side’s Best Kept Secret – a Vintage Beer Garden, Op Shop Bar and Social Enterprise in One

Tucked off Footscray’s Moreland Street is the secluded garden oasis that is Lickety Split. Blink and you’ll miss it, this west side hidden gem is home to Melbourne’s first op-shop...

5 Must-Attend Boozy/Foodie Events Before Summer is Over

As we roll into the last couple of months of sunshine and glorious weather made for day drinking, it would be a crime not to take advantage of Melbourne’s jam...

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The Most Colourful Mexican Fix In Melbourne!

Nachos, tacos, burritos, quesadillas and bowls… oh my! Among the bars and restaurants of Melbourne sits the hot spot for local foodies, and the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of Smith St. If you’re craving a fix of Mexican cuisine, look no further than the heart of a beloved Austral

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“Gringlish” Food Is Taking Melbourne By Storm… Only At This Venue!

The following is a public service announcement for all Melbourne foodies: You have to dive into the delectable menu of Bahari: The Helenic Palate right now. Like, immediately! Serving up unique “gringlish” dishes, this little pocket of casual elegance in the Richmond bar and restaurant scene is th

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Oh My GIN! Here Is Your Gintastic Tasting Guide!

We are nearing the end of the year and we bet you are in desperate need of a night out with your friends! You need strong alcohol, tasty food and good vibes so you can finally let loose. Most bars can get repetitive, serving boring wine lists, the same tap beers and a generic list […]

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