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Mama Manoush
Mama Manoush

Mama Manoush

Restaurants • 175-177 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057

4.5 (1,410) Google Maps

Mama Manoush on Lygon Street serves a generous Lebanese feast of authentic mezze, grilled favourites and garden drinks with friends.

Opens at 5:00 PM Thursday
Clubhouse Malvern
Clubhouse Malvern

Clubhouse Malvern

Restaurants • 1290-1292 Malvern Rd, Malvern VIC 3144

4.1 (333) Google Maps

Green-and-white golf-themed cafe on Malvern Road serving Inglewood coffee and relaxed breakfast and lunch fare.

Opens at 7:00 AM tomorrow
Cucina Di Gió Restaurant
Cucina Di Gió Restaurant

Cucina Di Gió Restaurant

Restaurants, Cafes, Catering, Function and Event Venues • 1294 Malvern Rd, Malvern VIC 3144

4.6 (166) Google Maps

Cucina di Gio’ is a cosy Malvern trattoria serving handmade pasta, slow-cooked Italian classics, and desserts. Fully licensed and BYO wine only.

Opens at 11:30 PM Thursday
Mona Castle Hotel
Mona Castle Hotel

Mona Castle Hotel

Restaurants • 45-53 Austin St, Seddon VIC 3011

4.5 (641) Google Maps

Mona Castle Hotel is a historic corner pub in Seddon, first built in 1874, serving pub classics and Sunday roasts with live music.

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Lay Low Bar
Lay Low Bar

Lay Low Bar

Restaurants, Wine Bars • 93 Buckley Street, Seddon VIC 3011

4.7 (160) Google Maps

Its bespoke cocktails use house-made elements and seasonal local produce, with an exclusive food menu created in collaboration with neighbouring Brotherhood Yiros.

Opens at 5:00 PM Wednesday
Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick
Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick

Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick

Restaurants • 137 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East VIC 3057

4.4 (175) Google Maps

Brewery and dining hall in East Brunswick Village, pouring thirty taps of craft beer across two separate bars.

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Thombar
Thombar

Thombar

Restaurants, Cocktail Bars • 492 Mt Alexander Rd, Ascot Vale VIC 3032

4.1 (174) Google Maps

Trombar is a lively Bar Restaurant on Mt Alexander Rd with Italian dining, cocktails and live music—perfect for a fun night out with friends.

Opens at 5:00 PM Thursday
Zsa's Bar Bistro Deli
Zsa's Bar Bistro Deli

Zsa's Bar Bistro Deli

Restaurants, Wine Bars • 202 High St, Northcote VIC 3070

4.5 (379) Google Maps

Zsa’s Bar Bistro Deli brings bistro dining, deli-inspired flavours and drinks together on High Street in Northcote.

Opens at 3:00 PM Thursday
Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant
Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant

Mesob Ethiopian Restaurant

Restaurants, Cocktail Bars • 213 High St, Northcote VIC 3070

4.7 (703) Google Maps

Mesob Northcote serves traditional Ethiopian injera feasts and stews, plus tej, beer and cocktails, with plenty of vegan options.

Opens at 5:30 PM Thursday
Arda Turkish Cuisine
Arda Turkish Cuisine

Arda Turkish Cuisine

Restaurants • 619 Glen Huntly Rd, Caulfield VIC 3162

4.5 (702) Google Maps

Arda Turkish Cuisine is a family-run Turkish restaurant in Caulfield, serving authentic dishes shaped by more than 30 years in hospitality.

Opens at 5:00 PM tomorrow
Francesca's Bar
Francesca's Bar

Francesca's Bar

Restaurants • 222 High Street, Northcote VIC 3070

4.3 (391) Google Maps

Cocktail bar and beer garden on High Street, Northcote, serving wood-fired pizza and casual bar food from a neighbouring kitchen.

Opens at 5:00 PM
Pizza e Vino
Pizza e Vino

Pizza e Vino

Restaurants • 232 High Street, Northcote VIC 3070

4.5 (444) Google Maps

Pizza e Vino is a family-run Italian restaurant on High Street in Northcote, serving woodfired pizza, pasta and tapas.

Opens at 5:00 PM
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