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Explosive pepper steak, date-night vibes, rooftop bar: Glen Waverley’s new Italian hangout
This new kid on the block wants to compete with the drawcard restaurants of Windsor and the city. And it’s got more than a few tricks up its sleeve.
- Emma Breheny
Former Comedor chef lands at Redfern’s exciting new Mexican rooftop restaurant
It’s Mexican food, but not as you know it, at this new Redfern restaurant from the Bistecca and Gidley team.
- Bianca Hrovat
From posh to party, these 10 new rooftop bars and restaurants are built for anything
Around Victoria, you can take your pick of seaside gems, suburban finds and rollicking rooftops, as the options for open-air drinking and dining multiply.
- Emma Breheny
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There are plenty of new rooftop bars in Melbourne, but there’s still nothing like Gigi
The suburban view is not spectacular, exactly – but there’s something special about golden hours spent on this summer-only sundeck.
- Dani Valent
Melbourne’s Greek wave builds with this sunny new taverna (plus three more to try)
At Astoria Bar Ke Grill, owner Nik Pouloupatis is drawing on his mum’s home cooking for a menu of Greece’s greatest hits – plus ouzo mojitos and mastiha sours.
- Daniela Frangos
These newly opened bars are perfect for low-fuss catch-ups this Christmas
Nail the group get-together with these five easygoing yet elegant bars, from an Amalfi-inspired rooftop in the ’burbs to a slinky underground spot.
- Emma Breheny
Sydney’s best new places to drink outdoors this summer
Where to make the most of warm Sydney weather, whether you’re catching up with colleagues or planning a play date with the kids.
- Bianca Hrovat
Why 2025 is already looking up for new bars and restaurants in Victoria
It’s about to become a lot simpler for hospitality operators to seek permission to sell alcohol.
- Emma Breheny
It’s tropical drinks, below-zero martinis, and elite snacks at new Filipino bar Inuman
Your summer starts here. Climb the stairs to reach a rooftop bar that’s channelling island vibes coupled with big-city style.
- Emma Breheny
Golden hour: 12 of Melbourne’s best rooftop dining and drink specials
Shout it from the roof(tops) – here are some of the best spots to enjoy cut-price food and drinks while you watch the sun go down.
- Tomas Telegramma
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