Keeping track of what’s happening in the world of food is a tough gig – there’s a lot on and even more coming up – but here, we’ve done the legwork for you, with a roundup of the best foodie eats and events in each state.
From special seasonal menus to events, festivals and more, consider this your rap-sheet for all the unmissable foodie events happening around the country. The list will be updated regularly, so keep checking in to see where to eat, what to do and which guest chefs will be cooking at a restaurant near you.
Don’t feel like scrolling? Jump straight to your state here:
New South Wales
Dining out in New South Wales offers the best of both worlds – vibrant city hotspots and charming regional gems. In Sydney, there’s always something new on the menu, with fresh openings and exciting venues popping up across the city. Beyond the city limits, regional NSW delivers with farm-to-table restaurants, cosy wine bars and breezy coastal spots that showcase the best local produce. Want more? Here are some of the best food and drink events happening soon in the state…
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➡️ Vic’s Meat launches its biggest-ever Black Friday sale
Australia’s go-to butcher for premium cuts is going big this Black Friday, with juicy discounts both online and in-store. From Thursday 13 to Monday 17 November, shop 20–30% off sitewide (excluding Vic’s Christmas range) via the Vic’s Meat online store. Prefer to shop in person? From Monday 24 to Sunday 30 November, members (or anyone who signs up in-store) can score 20% off storewide at Bondi Junction, Chatswood Chase and Chadstone.
The details
When: 13-17 November online, and 24-30 November in-store
Where: Online here, or at Vic’s Meat stores in Bondi Junction, Chatswood Chase and Chadstone
Victoria
Victoria’s dining scene is as diverse as it is delicious. In Melbourne, laneway wine bars, bustling markets and award-winning restaurants serve up everything from late-night noodles to boundary-pushing tasting menus. Venture further and you’ll find regional gems in every direction – from seaside fish and chips along the Great Ocean Road to vineyard lunches in the Yarra Valley. With a deep love of produce and a flair for the unexpected, Victoria always brings something to the table. Want more? Here are the best food and drink events happening soon across the state…
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➡️ Sunday Sessions at The Boatbuilders Yard
The Boatbuilders Yard is turning up the sunshine this season with its Sunday Sessions – a weekly riverside ritual blending great music, good vibes and unbeatable drink specials in one of Melbourne’s largest and most-loved beer gardens. Expect $16 cocktails, $11 pints and $9 wines, alongside rotating live DJs and a laid-back atmosphere that rolls perfectly into golden hour. It’s the ideal way to wrap up the weekend, or better yet, make Sunday its highlight.
The details
When: Every Sunday, 4pm–8pm
Where: The Boatbuilders Yard, 23 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf, Melbourne
theboatbuildersyard.com.au
➡️ Bottomless pizza at Bar Lollo
Weekday evenings call for bottomless wine and wood-fired pizza at Bar Lollo. The $55 Sip & Slice package runs for 90 minutes, making it ideal for a pre-show dinner or after work catch up.
The details
Where: Bar Lollo, W Melbourne, 408 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
When: Weekdays, from 5pm
Price: $55
lollomelbourne.com/bar-lollo
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