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Family-Friendly Pubs, Bars & Hotels in Melbourne to Visit With Kids
Looking for a Melbourne pub or bar you can actually enjoy with the kids? From playgrounds and kids’ rooms to beachside beer gardens and riverside dining, here are some of our favourite family-friendly pubs, bars and hotels around Melbourne.
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Regulars Melbourne: Viral −85°C Dirty Coffee and a Pistamatcha Worth Trying
We tried Regulars Melbourne’s viral −85°C dirty coffee and matcha, with the oat milk Pistamatcha topped with crushed pistachios our favourite.
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Discovery Fusion BBQ Buffet
We visited Discovery Fusion BBQ Buffet in Burwood East with the kids and found everything from Wagyu and lamb skewers to seafood, sushi, salads and desserts. The highlight? Rotating charcoal skewers that make BBQ night even more fun for families.
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Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar Melbourne
Step inside one of Melbourne’s most iconic cafés! Established in 1954, Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar is famous for its traditional Italian food, rich history, old-school hospitality and timeless Melbourne charm. And don’t leave without trying the crème caramel!
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Where the animals come first: a family farm stay at Wilindi Estate
Book a Private FUN Farm Tour and meet the animals, hear their rescue stories and enjoy a hands-on family experience. BOOK YOUR TOUR HERE. Less than an hour from Melbourne, Wilindi Estate offers families the chance to slow down, stay among the animals and discover the heartwarming story behind a very special Mornington Peninsula property.…
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SUPA BÁGÁ: Melbourne’s New Japanese Burger Bar Bringing Big Flavours to Southbank
Melbourne’s newest Japanese-inspired burger bar has arrived in Southbank! We visited SUPA BÁGÁ with the kids to try its wagyu burgers, crispy katsu, delicious Okonomi Fries and colourful Japanese floats. Here are our favourites and what we’d recommend ordering.
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Lifelike: Puppets, Movies & Magic Is Coming to ACMI
Lifelike: Puppets, Movies & Magic is making its world premiere at ACMI this November, bringing iconic puppets, movie creatures, behind-the-scenes magic and hands-on experiences to Melbourne.
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Malin – Inside Carlton’s Intimate One-Hat Restaurant
Hidden away in Carlton, MALIN is an intimate dining spot serving beautifully presented modern dishes in a cosy setting. We visited for date night and discovered a true Melbourne hidden gem.
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Dinosaurs Return for the Spring School Holidays
DinoFest is roaring back into Melbourne for the 2026 spring school holidays! Meet more than 30 life-size dinosaurs, enjoy interactive encounters, fossil activities and two adorable new baby dinosaurs at Nortons Park.
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