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Get Shucking At This CBD Venue

So, you need to organise that end of year work party, that big yearly catch-up with your friend group, or perhaps you are wanting to impress the in-laws? We got...

Venues for the Breakfast Club Characters in Your Life

Perms, John Hughes, and the greatest era of music to date all came together in the iconic 80’s film The Breakfast Club. A film that encapsulates all the messiness of...

Your Seat In Heaven At This Rooftop Bar

From the moment you step down Meyers Place you know you are in for an amazing time. Embellished with shimmering walls (that you could probably see from space) and painted...

Sip Your Way Through Melbourne’s Unique High-Tea Experiences

Spring is in- which means sunny skies, blooming flowers and hay fever in the mornings (consider yourself lucky if you don’t meet all three criteria). So really, it’s the perfect...

Dinner and a Show? Our Guide to Pre-Theatre Dining

Attend the tale of whichever show you have lined up next in style! We’ve all been there, so excited to see your next spectacular that you totally overlook where to...

AFL Grand Final Deals You Can’t Miss Out On

Whether your team didn’t make it through to finals, you’re still rooting for a spot in the GF, or you don’t even know the first thing about footy, watching the...

You’ll Never Grow Up At This Fun Fitzroy Venue

Take yourself on an adventure to Neverland for your night out this weekend at Lost Boys Treehouse! Situated on one of the funkiest and lively streets in Fitzroy, this Brunswick...

Experience A Night Worthy Of A Fairy Tale At This Rooftop Bar

Once upon a time, there were three friends ready to plan their Friday night out on the town together. They searched far and wide across Melbourne CBD for the perfect...

Melbourne’s Hidden Gem That’ll Transport You Back In Time

tales. Blink and you’ll miss it, this tiny red-brick abode seems worlds away from the modernity of its surrounding skyscrapers. However it's unusual nature is all part of Little Lon’s...

Indulge at Melbourne’s Very Own Phuket Paradise

If you’re in the mood to be wined and dined with some of the best Asian fusion food and drink that Melbourne has to offer, you need to get yourself...

Melbourne Brunch Spots to Cure Your Sunday Hangover

Have you ever had a hangover that was so bad that you just needed the perfect post-night-out-brunch to cure it? I mean the type of hangover where you wake up...

The 80s Have Never Looked Better At This Fitzroy Venue

Attention all lovers of camp, flamboyance and the eclectic! Let me introduce you to your soon-to-be new favourite venue; Evie’s Disco Diner. This iconic Fitzroy venue opened its show stopping...

Who Is She? Windsor’s Best Hidden Bar Of Course!

As our Queen Ruth Bader Ginsburg says: “women belong in all places where decisions are being made” and we like to think that includes places where the hardest decision is...

Woof If You Love Warehouse Bars!

Can I hear a “woof” if you love warehouse bars? WOOF WOOF! The Angry Dog, is in direct contradiction to its name, as their resident dog Roxy is nothing but...

Lights, Camera, Action! Bars Straight From The Silver Screen

Calling all movie lovers! Clear your schedule, relax and unwind at these bars that are reminiscent of our favourite films. We have hand picked these bars for you to go...

Need An Escape? Say Goodbye To Boring Bars

Let’s be real, life’s too short for boring bars. After a long day, sometimes we just want to getaway, and when you can’t afford a holiday, a fun night out...

Bottoms Up! Start Your Weekend Sunny Side Up At These Top Bottomless Brunch Venues.

Whoever said breakfast is the most important meal of the day has obviously never stumbled out of a bottomless brunch alongside their besties with a case of the giggles after...

Melbourne Bars & Restaurants As Taylor Swift Albums

So the Eras tour has (kinda) been confirmed to come to Australia, and we could not be more excited. So, with this in mind, HCS have created a list of...

Skip The Hinge Cringe With These Best First Date Spots

You did it, you downloaded Hinge. Maybe your friends peer pressured you into it, or it was time to get back on the horse after a nasty breakup. Either way,...

Get A Taste Of Greece At This Stunning South Melbourne Rooftop Venue

Day dreaming about sitting under the scorching Greek sun in a cocktail dress and sunnies, frozé in one hand, the other dipping into a bowl of olives? Yearning to live...

Eat Your Way Around The Globe – Melbourne’s International Food Tour

After months of lockdowns and isolations, everyone is pining for some overseas shenanigans. Maybe you and the girls are hoping for a hot girl summer over in Europe, or the...

The New Cocktail Bar Where Guests Can Shoot Their Shot!

If a classic dart pub and a modern cocktail bar had a baby, it would be Oche, and oh boy it would be the nepo baby of everyone’s dreams. Oche,...

Navigating Melbourne’s Bar & Restaurant Scene Alcohol-Free

You know how it is… Your friends call you to go out for a drink and you’re keen to catch up. Then you’re given the drinks menu. You flip through...

Boy Oh, Boilermaking! Tacos & Boilermakers Together At Last

Mesa Verde, Melbourne's beloved agave bar & contemporary Mexican eatery, are taking this 2-step cocktail up a notch with their upcoming Boiler Making event. In collaboration with Agave Lux and...

Cafe’s Worth Cheating On Your Local For

Ditch the usual venues in exchange for something unforgettable. In a city where coffee culture is everything, it’s so easy to build a bond with those venues that don’t miss...

It’s Coffee Time With The Macallan & Veneziano

The combination of flavours, aromas and textures of this tasting trio invigorated the senses and invited us to explore deeper into The Macallan artistry.

Are You One With Nature? Celebrate Your Next Event In This Beautiful Warehouse Flowing With Plants.

Botanicah is a stunning 250 square metre space with plants that flows indoors and out. Perfect for any occasion, including photo shoots, private events, indoor jungle weddings and courtyard weddings....

Marry Me? Yes! The Ultimate Wedding Showcase To Plan Your Dream Wedding.

Love is in the air! Happy engagement season to all the love birds who popped the question! You are now en route to planning the perfect wedding. Well, have you...

Tacos Or Burritos? Porque No Los Dos? It’s Time For A Fiesta!

Intimate dinner parties or a cocktail fiesta? Fonda has a contemporary, well-lit attic and rooftop patio space that serves an array of wholesome Mexican food with an Australian flair. The...

Soak Up Summer From These Rooftop Bars

Whether you’re keen to look out over the urban jungle, scope water views or take in dazzling city lights, we’ve got you sorted for rooftop bars that will elevate your...

Indulge In A Cocktail Or Two In A Hidden Modern Artistic Space

Nestled on Bourke Street, Bouvardia is a modern, stunning and elegant venue with an amalgamation of minimalist and “edgy-lux”. Be taken away from the commotion of Melbourne CBD to a...

North, Eat, South, Best: Explore Outside Of Your Post Code Comfort Zone

Melbourne locals, I’m sure you’re no stranger to the clash of North Side vs South Side. Perhaps it’s the divided opinions of the mullet, who has better coffee, or debates...

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...

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Get Shucking At This CBD Venue

So, you need to organise that end of year work party, that big yearly catch-up with your friend group, or perhaps you are wanting to impress the in-laws? We got you! In honor of the venue you are about to shuck, allow us to guide you through opening your oyster the right way. First, we […]

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Venues for the Breakfast Club Characters in Your Life

Perms, John Hughes, and the greatest era of music to date all came together in the iconic 80’s film The Breakfast Club. A film that encapsulates all the messiness of being in high school and celebrates the time in your life where you start figuring out who you are; there’s nothing quite like it an

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Your Seat In Heaven At This Rooftop Bar

From the moment you step down Meyers Place you know you are in for an amazing time. Embellished with shimmering walls (that you could probably see from space) and painted cobble stones, you can’t miss the front of Loop Rooftop Bar! You are engulfed by excitement from the moment you enter the Laneway

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