Ultra Australia and BAR NØNE Group made their first foray into The Birdcage at Derby Day in Melbourne for the Melbourne Cup over the weekend. It was the first time a Music Festival brand has had a presence there, generating great media buzz and interest with special guest for the event, Scott Disick. Sami Saleh (a key […]
by venues.com.au
The entertainment stakes continue to rise for the 2018 Melbourne Cup Carnival, with one of the world’s biggest dance music festival brands, Ultra Australia, to join Flemington’s iconic Birdcage Enclosure. The Ultra Australia marquee will feature on the front row of the Birdcage on both AAMI Victoria Derby Day, Saturday 3 November and Seppelt Wines […]
by venues.com.au
A new room within the main hotel – referred to as the Cellar & Store – has opened at The Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham, VIC. It houses a fabulous produce selection (ranging from cheeses, crackers, charcuterie, oils, olives, grains, coffee, etc) and boasts one of the largest collections of Macedon Ranges wines under the one roof. There is a […]
by venues.com.au
Within the glorious surrounds of the iconic Plaza Ballroom on Collins Street, Melbourne, “Truly Madly Deeply Melbourne – Part Three” was celebrated in shimmery sparkly style on Tuesday 20 March, 2018. As the only night of the year that the Plaza Ballroom is open to the public, the thrill of occasion was palpable. The night […]
by venues.com.au
Let the good times roll. Bayside’s latest eatery, Good Times Milk Bar opens its doors 0n 15 March. 2018. Good Times Milk Bar located in Melbourne’s Bayside suburb Bentleigh, was a diamond in the rough. Previously a rundown corner & convenience store, the Good Times team gutted and refurbished the space, converting the venue into a fun […]
by venues.com.au
After almost 12 months of delicate renovations, the iconic Forum Melbourne (part of the Marriner Group) has been transformed and its original heritage beauty carefully preserved. The stunning changes are evident from the first step inside the historic venue, where the entrance foyer carpet has been removed, to reveal 200,000 gorgeous mosaic tiles and polished […]
by venues.com.au
From the team that introduced Melbourne to Frosé, comes Mr. M’s Goon Box: a blast from the cask! Mr. Miyagi will be serving a range of premium wine options in the goon box from this weekend at the iconic Japanese restaurant located in Windsor. The 750ml local red (Murray Darling Shiraz), white (Marlborough Sav Blanc) […]
by venues.com.au
MasterChef Australia returns to Melbourne for it’s ninth season and a week in Victoria with Heston Blumenthal is hot on the menu. Heston takes the contestants on a week-long road trip extravaganza through some of Victoria’s many extraordinary culinary experiences and settings. The team uncover some of Victoria’s biggest secrets and travel to Swan Hill […]
by venues.com.au
Rockpool Dining Group has announced its official name change and the launch of its new corporate website, with CEO Thomas Pash outlining the group’s 12-month strategic plan. The group will continue to split focus equally across three dining tiers – premium, casual, and fast casual – in order to deliver consistency across its portfolio of […]
by venues.com.au
As Melburnians get ready to hop on the annual Good Beer Week (12 – 21 May) bandwagon, with hundreds of events around town showcasing local, Australian and international brews, Geelong and surrounds is also primed to welcome beer lovers to a region with a burgeoning craft beer movement. Hosting three events as part of Good […]
by venues.com.au
A place where Cheltenham locals feel at home. A place that’s Frank. Frank’s is named after founder and owner Harry Butler’s late grandfather ‘Frank McCann’. Frank’s launched in December 2016 as an honest local café in the heart of Cheltenham. From humble beginnings Frank’s expresses a relaxed environment for great food, coffee and conversation. The […]
by venues.com.au
One of Melbourne’s most iconic and treasured event venues, the Plaza Ballroom, played host to the second annual Melbourne Food and Wine Festival event, ‘Truly, Madly, Deeply Melbourne – Part 2’ on Wednesday 5 April, 2017. On arrival, guests entered into a warmly lit pre-entry area and were treated to delicious canapes, sparkling champagne, and whisky and […]
by venues.com.au
Join in the homage to the famous celebracións of San Sebastian and celebrate the scorching Australian summer at Collins Square on the link bridge. For one night only, enjoy a fiesta of dancing, food, culture and so much more! If you like wine, sangria, great food and festive rhythms, this is your one-way ticket there. In honour […]
by venues.com.au
Footscray foodies are getting set to celebrate new Americana-style “Smoke Joint”, retail deli and beer garden Up in Smoke. Brought to you by the team behind iconic burger joint 8bit, Up in Smoke will offer barbequed, smoked and slow-cooked meats, as well as a curated selection of imported and local craft beers. Owners Shayne McCallum […]
by venues.com.au
Footscray’s most iconic burger, shake, fries and hotdog haunt 8bit, will get it’s grill on at new CBD location 231 Swanston Street Melbourne. Brought to you by notable chef Shayne McCallum and restaurateur Alan Sam, 8bit is a burger bar with a satirical twist. The pair launched their first location in May 2014 at 8 […]
by venues.com.au
Mr. Miyagi’s highly anticipated expansion into its neighbouring Chapel Street space as been unveiled; aptly named after his mistress, Yukie’s Snack Bar. The team behind the contemporary Chapel Street Japanese Food & Liquor venue has responded to an influx in customer demand, with the launch of this sophisticated yet satirical double-story cocktail bar and snack […]
by venues.com.au
Nestled within the heart of Melbourne’s thriving business district is Collins Square Hospitality Group’s lively Spanish eatery Bar Nacional. Since opening in September 2013, Bar Nacional has cemented itself as one of Melbourne’s favourite culinary destinations, providing a little slice of San Sebastian to inner city foodies. Bar Nacional pays homage to the most […]
by venues.com.au
Burger fans, rejoice! St Kilda Burger Bar (STKBB) launched on 15 June, 2015, after a few months of grilling, flipping and taste-testing to come up with the five best burgers to serve at its venue. It has opened in the Grosvenor Hotel drive through, so you can conveniently shoot through on the way home, or […]
by venues.com.au
Planning a function or event? Corporate and individual packages with exclusive exhibition viewings are available for David Bowie is. With Bowie-fied menus, special theming, VIP experiences, exclusive access and cocktails, your guests will be inspired and entertained. The exhibition David Bowie is offers insight into Bowie’s early years and his first steps towards musical success. […]
by venues.com.au
Over the June long weekend, The Star Sydney transformed into the social event destination for the biggest trade event in the southern hemisphere for the hairdressing industry, hosting the annual Hair Expo by Reed Exhibitions from 6 – 8 June 2015. Three massive events for over 2,000 guests kicked off on 6 June, starting with […]
by venues.com.au
Melbourne’s dynamic food and wine scene evolves faster than you can say ‘pho’. Here’s what’s sizzling right now – from new restaurants, to refurbishments, to highly anticipated launches. Estelle first opened in 2012 in Northcote, just seven kilometres from the city centre. From humble beginnings with just six tables, founder and executive chef Scott Pickett has grown the […]
by venues.com.au
A luxury European-inspired dessert boutique, Bibelot is set to grace the streets – and taste buds – of South Melbourne in May. Located at the Conventry Street entrance of Chez Dre, Bibelot is an opulent ddestination for all things sweet; an artisanal patisserie, gelateria, coffee bar, chocolate shop, high tea salon and a library of […]
by venues.com.au
Tennis legend Serena Williams hosted an exclusive event on Friday night at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins for members of Le Club Accorhotels, the global loyalty program of Accor, turning up the heat in an impromtu cooking challenge with sister Venus Williams and surprise guest judge, Strictly Ballroom director Baz Luhrmann. The VIP event – held prior to the […]
by venues.com.au
Frankie Says, the brand spanking new Eatery and Bar along the riverside in Abbotsford brought to you by the masterminds behind culinary hot spots Hoy Pinoy, The Meatball Company, The Melt Shop and Café Italia, is set to open in late January 2015. Founders Megan Phillis and James Meehan, are thrilled to launch their […]
by venues.com.au
Alto, one of Melbourne’s premiere event spaces, has unveiled its new interiors following a stunning refurbishment by Kate Hannaford of Moth Design. Positioned in the heart of Melbourne, on the top floor of the iconic GPO building, the new event space draws its inspiration from the panoramic views of the city skyline. Embracing a variety […]
by venues.com.au
The Lancemore Group is delighted to unveil the refurbished Lindenderry at Red Hill, a premium boutique accommodation property located in the heart of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Lindenderry at Red Hill is the perfect destination for a conference featuring an onsite winery producing award winning wines, cellar door, restaurant featuring local produce, conferencing facilities, heated indoor pool, […]
by venues.com.au
Melbourne is fast becoming as obsessed with tea leaves as it is with coffee beans. New specialist tea houses and providores are opening their doors around the city, serving high-quality and carefully sourced teas in charming environments. Storm in a Teacup is located just around the corner on Smith Street and serves more than 35 artisan […]
by venues.com.au
Located in the courtyard of Nauru House, at the top “Paris end” of Collins Street, you will find the exciting and vibrant new street-style dining destination of Rue & Co, and be glad that you did. The new venture is a real treat for Melburnians and visitors to the city, incorporating St Ali (Salvatore Malatesta), […]
by venues.com.au
Sheraton Melbourne Hotel has opened this week adding another five star hotel to the city’s accommodation portfolio. Situated at the top end of Melbourne’s Little Collins Street in the city centre, the hotel is perfectly located for international travellers with proximity to Melbourne’s famous laneway precinct for boutique shopping and some of the city’s hottest dining, plus the luxury brands along elegant Collins Street. The theatre and sporting […]
by venues.com.au
Cecconi’s Restaurant & Cellar Bar relaunched their iconic venue on 26 March, 2014, following a stunning refurbishment undertaken by Mollard Interiors. Mollard Interiors was briefed to create a contemporary yet authentic Italian space for the Cecconi’s Cellar Bar. They decided to keep the colour palette restricted to black, white and copper yet incorporated varying textures and tones to […]
by venues.com.au
