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Pets

Top Tips To Becoming A Pet Parent, According To Our Team

Whether you're a newbie or seasoned pro, we've got you covered.

Food & Drink

Helpings Of Paella And Bite-Sized Tacos: Cool Off With These 4 Summer Recipes This Weekend

We’ve sussed out some seriously tasty (and super easy) prawn recipes that will have your mates mistaking you for a Masterchef contestant with your epic skills in the kitchen.

Restaurants

Casa Mariotti

Amongst the bustling food scene of Swan Street, family-owned Casa Mariotti Bar and Cucina is the newest kid on the block. 

Bars & Pubs

The Mill Brewery

We said hooroo to the sticky carpets, now we can say hello to some tasty craft beers because The Bendigo Hotel has began life anew as the new home to fellow Collingwood staple, The Mill Brewery

Bars & Pubs

Inuman

Melbourne has a stack of bars, but none are quite like this, blending Filipino culture and contemporary cocktails into a delicious drinkable treat—say hello to Inuman. The name is a nod to tradition, derived from the Tagalog word ‘to drink.’ 

Things To Do

Overnewton Castle

Rarely will you find the words castle and nonchalant in the same sentence, and yet that's Overnewton Castle for you—a delightfully unpretentious escape from the city. In this Bridgerton-esque, heritage-listed homestead, there’s no expectation to frock up, only to soak in the lush surrounds.

Best Of

The Pickleball Lowdown: What Is Pickleball And Where You Can Play In Melbourne

Pickleball is a cocktail of racket sports. It uses a rubber paddle similar to table tennis, played on courts just like badminton, and has major squash vibes. You can play it indoors or outdoors, with two or four players, and if you did a double take passing by a game, you might almost mistaken it for tennis. In 2024, Pickleball in Melbourne is popping off, so we did some digging.

What's On

A Ridiculously Festive, Four-Week-Long Christmas Festival Is Taking Over Melbourne

Melbourne loves to make a big deal of things—think laneways and the metro rail project—and fortunately for us, Christmas falls into that category of ‘things’. Kicking off at the end of the month is the City of Melbourne’s four-week-long Christmas Festival set to take over the city.

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27 Of The Best Australian Fashion Brands To Know In 2024

True Aussie fashion girls know the best wardrobe staples can actually be found right under our noses. 

Fashion

Mutual Muse

It’s the same thing every time: you open the wardrobe and stare at dozens and dozens of outfits, waiting for something good to manifest, like chocolate in an empty fridge. When did we buy all this crap? And why did we think maroon jeans would stand the test of time? Well lucky for us there’s a place that’s working to break the clothing-misery cycle.

Food & Drink

Zero95 Pizza Bar

Zero95 is a go-to spot for pizza lovers in Melbourne, and it's easy to see why this pizzeria is so well-loved. Known for their authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas, Zero95 has perfected the art of creating the ideal wood-fired crust.

Wellness

All For One

The wellness trend right now is definitely holistic health. A little bit of mindfulness, a little bit of yoga, throw in some clinical Pilates and a nutritionist meal plan. Maybe some massage.

Health + Wellness

SuperYoung

Day-to-day got you down and feeling old beyond your years? Us too. Lucky SuperYoung's preventative, longevity technology like cryotherapy, red light and contrast therapy might just be the little fountain of youth you're after.

Food & Drink

The Best Bars In Singapore: Where To Go And What To Order

From zero-waste locavore cocktails to cult natural wines, Urban List has rounded up the best bars in Singapore for your next night out.

Gifts

Foodie Gifts: The Best Food (And Booze) Gifts For Your Favourite Foodie

From snack-sized stocking fillers to show-stopping kitchen essentials, here's our list of gifts sure to please the discerning foodie in your life.

Things To Do

How To Spend Smarter And Travel More With The Singapore Airlines Kris+ App

Ready to book your next holiday on miles? Download the app and discover all the ways you can get the best bang—and miles—for your buck. 

Bars & Pubs

Melbourne Cellar Door

Say what you like about South Wharf, but it’s moving in the right direction. This used to be the place you came for Jeff’s Shed exhibitions, DFO shopping and ignoring the Polly Woodside.

Cafes

Caffè Amatrice

It’s no secret that Italy’s cafe culture is top-notch. The melange of European charm, elegant aesthetics and community all bundled into your morning espresso is irresistible. Luckily for us, Melbourne has scored a(nother) taste of this prestige in the heart of Cremorne—Caffé Amatrice.

Shopping

New Balance Melbourne Central

New Balance lands in Melbourne Central with its huge new concept store in the old Kookaï digs.

Local Escapes

Hotel No

Not exactly what you expect on a CBD rooftop. Six gleaming Airstream camper trailers, straight out of the 1970s, converted into boutique chalets. Whoever reckoned we hit peak Melbourne didn't bank on these bad boys.

Features

How To Nail The Essentials For Better Sex, According To An Expert

We asked sex therapist Aleks Trkulja to break down the essentials to achieving a safe and fulfilling sex life. 

Travel

Everything You Need To Experience At Resorts World Sentosa In Singapore In 2024

From thrilling theme parks and a captivating entertainment calendar to world-class dining and a choice of six luxury hotels, Resorts World Sentosa has it all.

Food & Drink

Tempered Corn Chocolate And Cone-ception: Tarts Anon’s Gareth Whitton On The Future Of Dessert

We had a yarn with Gareth Whitton about the top Aussie dessert businesses and pop-ups that he believes are redefining the world of all things sweet.

Restaurants

Flour Child – Richmond

Think pizza couldn't get any better? Think again.

Restaurants

Rossi

Rossi is the place to be on Greville Street. A stylish, yet industrial diner, Rossi Bar is the Italian osteria from Ita Nick Young of Good Company Bar Group (Riviera Beach Club, Electric, The Emerson). 

Bakeries & Delis

Bloomwood

Nestled between skyscapers in the eternal hustle and bustle of Exhibition Street in the CBD, Japan-influenced bakery Bloomwood has carved a croissant-shaped hole in our hearts. 

Food & Drink

Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge

Who’s the fairest of them all? That title would have to go to Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge, a Snow White-inspired rooftop bar serving up fairytale cocktails and tasty nibbles.

Food & Drink

Fast Food Joints And Social Enterprises: Atlas Dining’s Charlie Carrington On The Future Of Food

Robots delivering dishes, lab-grown meat and 3D-printed veggies—imaginations run wild when thinking about the future of food.

Things To Do

Where To Find The Best Nightclubs In Melbourne

It's something that Melburnians can take deep pride in, other states might have the weather but our bustling late-night music culture and good-time mentality is second to none in this country. 

Fashion

Black Friday 2024: The Best Early Sales To Shop Right Now

We're here to help you sort the good from the great and to dig up the most unmissable Black Friday sales.

Bars & Pubs

Auterra Wine Bar

Auterra, Clinton McIver’s second Armadale restaurant has comfortably carved out a niche of its own despite its sibling (just over the road) Amaru’s sublime reputation.

Wellness

Sunlighten Wellness Hub

When it comes to treating ourselves, we’re *all* about spending some quality time taking advantage of Melbourne’s best wellness treatments, and right at the top of our list is the Sunlighten Wellness Hub in South Melbourne.

Bars & Pubs

The Punters Club

They say all good things must come to an end, but that doesn't seem to be the case for The Punters Club in Fitzroy as it returns to its roots after two long decades. 

Cafes

Ned’s Bake

Longstanding institution Ned’s i.e. Ned’s Bakehouse in Prahran and Armadale and Ned’s Bake & Bistro in Middle Park has been snapped up by the Valarc Group.

Features

Here’s The One Gift That’s Topped Our Shopping Editor’s Christmas Wish List This Year

For that loved one who has absolutely everything, Ancestry’s DNA kit is quite literally the fool-proof gift. 

Features

These 10 Affordable Furniture Pieces Will Elevate Your Space For Hosting Season

Though it can be daunting, hosting Christmas lunches, friendsmas dinners and milestone moments doesn’t have to be.

Bars & Pubs

Post Office Club Hotel

Coming in hot with a revamp and supplying locals with a classic watering hole, blended with bistro flair and old school Melbourne charm, it's the Post Office Club Hotel.

Beauty

Sarah & Sebastian

Renowned jewellery brand and all around icons Sarah & Sebastian are opening a third Melbourne location in Armadale.

Food & Drink

Circl Wine House

The world of wine can seem daunting and distant to your typical Melburnian grub and pub type. But Punch Lane's new wine-centric restaurant with accessibility at its core is about to make it a whole lot easier for all of us—Circl. 

Food & Drink

Elio’s Place

Elio’s Place is where heart and hospitality meet; two siblings working hand in hand to open a European-style bistro—a nod to their late father—painting a deep affection for their Italian heritage.

Unmissable Summer Music & Food Festivals In Victoria 2025

Explore the vibrant lineup of festivals in Victoria for 2025. From music to food, these unforgettable events showcase the best of the region’s culture and community.

Food & Drink

47 Of The Best Restaurants In Singapore Right Now

To give you a solid lay of the culinary land and steer you in the right direction, here’s our pick of the best Singapore restaurants.

What's On

NGV Unveils Mega Yayoi Kusama Retrospective Featuring Kaleidoscopic Infinity Room

The NGV unveiled plans to host a huge Yayoi Kusama retrospective featuring over 180 pieces of work, showcasing her entire eight-decade long career. The grand exhibition gathers iconic and never-seen-before pieces from Kusama’s very own portfolio, transcending beyond Flower Obsession that featured in the 2017 NGV Triennial. Think thought-provoking paintings, sculptures, collages, fashion, video, and immersive installations.

Food & Drink

Dessous

Dessous. If you don’t speak French you won’t get the joke: it means under. And under Dessous is, under its stunning sister venue Hazel on Flinders Lane. But that’s the only thing it’s under.

Food & Drink

Hofbräuhaus

Melbourne is known for its institutions, and this one sticks out like a sore thumb— but in a great way. 

Restaurants

Yaki Nau

Winter is looking fresh for new openings in Melbourne, and our sights are set on Yaki Nau. We don’t know a ton yet but we do know it’s a Japanese diner with BBQ taking centre stage, and food is by Chef Hugo Mai who’s dipping into his wealth of experience from Nobu to bring Yaki Nau to life.

Food & Drink

Emilietta

A cornerstone in the Melbourne Italian scene is undoubtedly Trattoria Emilia, and after a decade of dispensing an outstanding menu, the team have opened the door on a sister venue, Emilietta. Residing in the bar area of Emilia, this lunch spot is all about fried flatbread made into quick bites—something you might liken to a sandwich. Some call them Crescentina, but at Emilietta, they’re calling it Tigella, which is the type of stone used for cooking.

What's On

Your Guide To Melbourne’s Biggest Theatre Shows, And Where To Cop Tickets

In Melbourne, if there's a stage, there'll be theatre, and fortunately, there are plenty of both in this city. From local to international titles, there are thespians a plenty duking it out under the spotlights, portraying fables of mystery, sci-fi, right across to classic productions. 

What's On

What’s On In Melbourne This Week, This Month And Beyond

It's 2024, and Melbourne's cultural grounds are firing on all burners with plenty of things to do. Festivals, Theatre, food and more are all ripe for the filling of that social calendar, and your stomach. The real question is how many of these can you fit into one week? Here's what's on.

Things To Do

10 Awesome Things To Do In Melbourne This Week

Ready to kickstart your week? We've tracked down your weekly heaping of good times in Melbourne. Festivals, cheap eats, markets, and more are all ripe for the filling of that social calendar, and your stomach. The real question is how many of these can you fit into one week? Here are some of the best things to do this week in Melbourne.

Bars & Pubs

Dutch Rules Distilling Co

The ‘burbs have just scored a slick distillery door and gin bar called Dutch Rules Distilling Co. The focus is, as one would expect, all about the gin with a few bar snacks on offer to soak up the booze. 

Bars & Pubs

Le Martini

You’re in for a treat if your go-to is a martini. Le Martini is the latest spot Crown has welcomed into its stable of venues. Paying homage to its namesake, Le Martini is everything luxurious as it is intimate. We’re talking plush velvet drapery, banquette seating, aged mirrors, and deep blue hues, seating just 34 people.

Food & Drink

2 Brothers Brewery

Moorabbin-based brewery, 2 Brothers, has been brewing and bottling some of the best beer in Melbourne for yonks now. And as good things would have it, the kitchen just got a serious upgrade.

Restaurants

Bang Bang | Hampton

Bang Bang is a certified banger. The bustling hawker-style Pan Asian restaurant is bold, fun, and not pretentious in any sense of the world. The Mordialloc joint was met with lines out the door on the reg, so the team felt it was only right to open the doors on another location—this time, taking the Bang Bang name bayside in Hampton.

In A City Packed With Fine Diners, This Hyde Park Hotel Restaurant Stacks Up

I'd heard whispers that the Sheraton Grand on Sydney’s Hyde Park's Sydney Common is a real stand-out, so when these guys invited my no-nonsense bestie and I for dinner and an overnight stay, I jumped at the opportunity. 

Features

Eight Years In The Making, Maison Bâtard’s Opening Is Finally Upon Us

The long-awaited opening date for genius restaurateur Chris Lucas’ crowning jewel, Maison Bâtard, is finally here.

Cafes

Cafe Jabelle

Rathdowne street has recently birthed a family-run cafe, bringing a little taste of the Middle East to Carlton North—Cafe Jabelle. 

Food & Drink

Cannoleria | Carlton

Fans of the Sicilian pastry pipped full 0f creamy ricotta will be glad to know a cafe dedicated to the treat has landed in Carlton with Melbourne's cannoli king Dario Di Clerico leading the charge.

Restaurants

Agostino

***TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS***

Food & Drink

Prince Dining Room

The Prince is a real old charmer and a true Melbourne icon. However, we’re here to tell you all about Prince Dining Room as it ushers in a new era with Sydney’s rising star Mitch Orr at the helm as Creative Director, already making as one of our city's best restaurants. 

Restaurants

New In Town: The Best New Restaurants, Bars And Cafes In Melbourne Right Now

What's Melbourne's best new restaurant is something we're forever being asked here at Urban List. The thing is, what's best and what's new is always changing because the restaurant, bar and cafe scene is ever-evolving. Good thing we've made it easy for you, we've pulled together all Melbourne's newest openings right here.

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The U:L Fashion 50: Everything Essential For Style Right Now

From white tees to iconic sneakers and modern denim, this is the best of the best in wardrobe essentials.

Features

Boundary-Pushing Blooms: September Studio’s Bryce Heyworth On The Future Of Floristry

Lavish bouquet-filled tablescapes fill our feeds and online orders for bouquets are booming—the internet has transformed the floristry industry, and we’re lapping it up

Fashion

e.g.etal

Tucked away on Little Collins Street, e.g.etal is more art gallery than jewellery store, exhibiting exquisite contemporary jewellery from over 50 Australian and New Zealand designers.

Food & Drink

Society

It’s big, it’s bold, and after a martini or two, you might feel like you’re in one of NYC’s top-tier bistros. Society is from powerhouse restaurateur Chris Lucas of Lucas Restaurants, flaunting crystal chandeliers, a wine cellar with more than 10,000 bottles, and a menu decked out with first-class Australian produce. 

Food & Drink

Maha

One of Melbourne's best restaurants in the CBD, Shane Delia's Maha Restaurant—named after Delia's wife—has been kicking around for a good 15 years. The city's premier Middle Eastern restaurant underwent a tasteful, moody little renno a few years back, bringing it more in-line with modern Melbourne sensibilities.

Food & Drink

La Luna Bistro

Carlton North’s La Luna Bistro has held down the fort as a Melbourne institution for 25 years, and with full-hearts and full-bellies they plan to close their doors, dishing-up their final meals on 3 August.