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At QT Melbourne, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a promise. Guided by four…

  Here at QT Melbourne, we love, love. From grand weddings to intimate gatherings, every…

  Not everyone can cook like Carmine Mari, Chef De Cuisine at QT Melbourne’s Pascale…

Last month, QT Melbourne set the stage for Glamour On The Grid, hosting a pre-party…

In the bustling heart of Melbourne, QT Melbourne has become a home away from home…

Say hello to Dwayne Hutton, the newest artist-in-residence at QT Melbourne.  A local Melbourne talent,…

Every Christmas table boasts a centrepiece that beckons for seconds and thirds. In Executive Chef…

The thrill of the race may draw crowds, but for us at QT Melbourne, the…

From tableside theatre to bar top bliss, we enlisted the help of QT Melbourne Bar…

Melbourne’s social scene is in full swing. From exclusive parties to private dining that dazzles,…

Welcome to the House of QT, where an effervescent world of adventure awaits. In fabulous…

What do a bevy of expired EpiPens, an unopened box of floppy discs and a…

We sat down with our very own Bar Manager and cocktail concoctor, Joshua Hampshire to chat all things Negroni and how Melbourne inspired his Bitter & Twisted Negroni.

To live a full life is to create chaos, sweet, sweet, stylish chaos. Think hitting…

As Rihanna so aptly sings, “Please don’t stop the music”, and baby – there’s no…

Say hello to QT Melbourne’s artist in residence Rowena Martinich. A local artist from Jan Juc, QT Melbourne is home to16 rotating original pieces.

A record can take you back to your favourite place, a song can define the…

QTies, you know we’re all about the unexpected – Q The QT Riesling. That’s right,…

Though it may be cheesy to admit, at QT we crush on love, big time. We decided to fling open the doors on Valentine’s Day 2021 so lovers could recreate their favourite romantic QT moments and capture their love on camera.

Hands up who needs to add a little Yin to their Yang? Us too! Luckily,…

QT Melbourne’s Executive Chef Andy Harmer on using this time to introduce two new friends into your life: a shovel and a pair of gloves.

Over the next few months we’ll be sharing some of our favourite QT recipes you…

Nothing says Easter like Hot Cross Buns. And this year, even more than ever, we’ll…

As Australia’s tourism industry prepares to take an economic hit due to the bushfires, community-driven…

This summer, QT Melbourne is serving a game set to match the on-court action at…

Let’s think of things that are better outside. Eating and drinking – 100% yes. Movies?…

If Melbourne was to be judged on its rooftop bar scene, it would score 10s…

There’s too much to choose from in Melbourne so we’ve narrowed it down to five of the best.

What’s the password?

Where to get your pasty fix in Melbourne – hitting the sweet spot in the culinary capital.

Melbourne is clearly a much-loved city; there is no denying that. From things to see…

Fact: There is an abundance of things to do in Melbourne. The city is teeming,…

The Melbourne bar scene is undeniably strong. You could say it’s as strong as a…

The highly respected and adored MoMa of New York City is making an appearance in…

If you religiously follow the Melbourne food truck directory, sleeping with one hungry eye open…

The day to celebrate our lovely mums is fast approaching and it’s time to start…

Top Arts 2018 is here to … 1. Blow your socks off, 2. Highlight the…

There is no denying that Aussies love cheese. With an attempt to satisfy our insatiable…

I don’t know about you but I’m excited because the world premiere of the immersive Wonderland…

Every year the Melbourne International Comedy Festival lures comics to our fair city to force…

Melbourne is known for some wonderfully weird, witty and just plain fun bars and, when…

You’ve got one day to kill in Melbourne and you’re thinking about hitting St Kilda,…

If you are an art buff that also enjoys the outdoors, these five superb sculpture…

If you are passionate about luxury brands, you are currently studying fashion or you’re Kanye…

Need a break from all of Melbourne’s award-winning restaurants, acclaimed art galleries and trendy rooftop…

Here at QT, we love to support talented artists of all ages and creative outlets….

Australia’s largest fashion event, the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival is returning for its 22nd year….

From the smug to the downright gifted, Melburnians are passionate purveyors of flavours, experimental eat-innovators…

When you mix a little bit of Melbourne with a touch of LA, you get…

Melbourne is putting on a mighty fine show on the 17th February so make sure…

‘To read more’ is a very common and very worthwhile New Year’s resolution. And with…

If you don’t have a buddy to play with, don’t fret – Melbourne is a…

In the 80s, if nothing else, the late and great Whitney Houston got us dancing….

Everyone loves pop-up bars. It might be a question of exclusivity – you know it’s…

New Year’s resolutions are when we resolve to change an undesired behaviour. When it comes…

Fashion is one of the most perfect ways to express your individuality. It’s also a…

If you’re going to be in Melbourne over summer you’re in for a treat, you…

Let’s face it, our Victorian capital can get a little damp at times (actually, quite…

The description of Inside Out, Melbourne Museum’s upcoming exhibition, reads like a QT suite –…

If you’ve been to Melbourne, it’s pretty plain to see that the city is rather…

Let’s think of things that are better outside. Eating and drinking – 100% yes. Movies?…

The NGV Triennial is nearly upon us! The NGV Triennial is like the World Cup,…

If Luther Vandross and Janet Jackson taught us anything at all, it’s that the best…

Where to get your pasty fix in Melbourne – hitting the sweet spot in the…

As they do, year and year again, the Melbourne Theatre Company have just released the…

Briggs, Sampa The Great, Marky Ramone, Freq Nasty and Ariel Pink are among a long…

Music against wildlife extinction. Tunes and great cause. Live bands amongst carnivorous animals. Melbourne Zoo…

Burn the calendar and ready your tote bags, the spring/summer edition of The Finders Keepers…

Could dumplings be the ultimate food? Porton controlled with a perfect amount of meat or protein…

Espresso Martini Fest is returning to Melbourne in 2017. For all those partial to a…

Our very good friends, the talented cats over at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art are…

Melburnians… no wait, Australians in general are quite fond of a festival. From the bogan…

Tis’ the season for contemporary art and a large offering of culture. It comes around…

Wow, it’s cold outside. And windy. Really windy. with the facts out of the way,…

If the Melbourne Cup is the race that stops a nation, the AFL Grand Final…

When it comes to culture in Melbourne, you can’t walk down the street without being…

It’s that time of year where Melbourne gets that little bit more weird than usual,…

If you’ve ever been to Oktoberfest in Munich, you’d know it’s a rosy-cheeked sing-a-long type…

You know the drill. There is plenty to do in Melbourne in September, because there…

It took us a wee while to wrap our heads around the Laneway Festival Headliners…

Melbourne Writer’s Festival 2017 is touted as the festival for anyone who reads, which really,…

We here at QT love nothing more than welcoming a new member to the quirky…

If you’re into contemporary performing arts, then Supersense is for you. Created by Arts Centre…

Ballarat is exactly 1 hour and 30 minutes drive from the 20ft copper doors of QT Melbourne. Or…

Melbourne Festival has just released its 2017 lineup. And as expected it’s an absolute doozy….

When a friend moves house, you want to be there to help out. Whether it’s…

For want of a non-swear word – there’s a myriad of things to do in…

Hey Sara Johnson (Julia Stiles). Remember how in 2001 you wanted so much to get…

Open House Melbourne is like Splendour in the Grass for fans of architecture. Although you…

If you have any sense in the world then you already know that you Vogue…

Besides the lingering soulless annoyance that is reality TV, the idiot box has really picked…

Whether living or visiting, there are a few things you should know about the city…

From a city boasting avocado lattes, an abundance of laneway bars and a satirical Mormon…

words by niall roeder Hilarious heavyweights of the animation world have arrived at Melbourne’s Federation…

words by ben stephens When we decide to open a QT there are many things…

words by ben stephens When you’re in a partnership with someone, it’s always exciting to…

words by niall roeder The new financial year approaches, so why not plan to spend…

On a night out, it’s important to remember you’re in Melbourne, meaning that you have…

When it comes to creativity and designing an environment where it would naturally flourish, some…

words by kim batto Oh burgers; the all-time American favourite that has grabbed worldwide attention….

words by niall roeder A drum, a drum! Macbeth doth come to Melbourne! Take one…

words by kim batto Now is the time that vegetarians and vegans should rejoice. Gone…

words by ben stephens When you adventure around the Victorian capital, it’s hard to know…

words by ben stephens When gifted by those who deem it appropriate, a three-day weekend…

words by ben stephens As far as galleries that we like to spend the afternoons…

words by niall roeder June, the sixth month of the year in the Julian and…

I want to be super clear on this – the level of excitement that we…

words by niall roeder Conveniently sitting on Sturt Street in Southbank, is one of Melbourne’s…

words by kim batto Calling all 90s babies – remember Nelly’s dilemma? ‘No matter what…

words by niall roeder There’s a new yoga in town and it’s far from its…

words by kim batto Brunch – the combination of breakfast which is the most important…

words by ben stephens Let me get a little conceptual for the sake of coffee….

words by kim batto Spice up your day – stop whining, and start wine-ing I…

image courtesy of balter brewing company words by ben stephens Hello, Melbourne. Hope you’re well….

words by ben stephens When it comes to being prepared, we humans fall into two…

words by kim batto     I have recently just come to realise that you…

words by ben stephens I want to start this piece by prefacing that I am…

words by niall roeder Remember that scene from Aladdin when the fez-wearing scamp boldly takes…

words by kim batto Oh Melbourne, the only place where you can experience four different…

words by niall roeder Anzac Day is a day to commemorate all Australian and New…

words by ben stephens This Sunday, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival will once again bid…

words by ben stephens Every now and then, a partnership occurs. One that just makes…

words by ben stephens When it comes to humble characters around QT Melbourne, it’s hard…

words by niall roeder Karaoke sits in one of two categories. You either absolutely love…

words by ben stephens After a week of countless bottles of wine, culinary adventures incorporating…

words by niall roeder No matter the month, day or hour, there are loads of…

words by ben stephens Ahh Gin. You beautiful distillation of grain mash, mixed with a…

words by ben stephens The table cloths have been pulled, the wine glasses polished and…

words by niall roeder The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival returns in 2017 for the…

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival makes me think of a story that Lawrence Mooney once told…

words by ben stephens If you find yourself with a rumbling tummy in the capital…

words by niall roeder. Food trucks, RnB Friday and fast cars – it’s all Formula…

words by ben stephens This time of year, as the movers and shakers of the…

words by ben stephens Let me tell you a tale about two lads who went…

words by niall roeder With the longevity of Madonna and the popularity of #SaltBae, Moomba…

interview by ben stephens Recently, the illustrator to some of the biggest brands in the…

words by ben stephens It’s true. As far as it’s a real thing and there…

words by niall roeder You may have heard of La Tomatina, a Valencian festival which…

words by niall roeder The Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival returns for the 21st time…

words by ben stephens I’ve always thought I would do well in a cult; I…

words by niall roeder A massive Van Gogh exhibition is coming to Melbourne. This is…

words by niall roeder Donut Festival is coming to the Village Melbourne. Finally, a festival…

words by ben stephens The Travel+Leisure team have a tough gig. Travelling the world in…

words by ben stephens The sun is the shining, the Yarra is looking brown, but…

words by ben stephens When it comes to understanding a new city or even a…

words by niall roeder Melbourne’s historic Greek precinct is throwing a party. The Lonsdale St Greek…

words by niall roeder When was the last time you pulled an all-nighter? If it’s…

words by ben stephens We need to talk about water. I know, you’ve heard it…

words by ben stephens As a visitor to the Big Apple and London, there is…

words by niall roeder There are more places to take an epic Instagram shot in…

words by niall roeder Wikipedia tells us that, “the history of gelato is rife with…

words by ben stephens ‘Pause is where you can find your tribe of like-minded people….

words by niall roeder With so much going on at the moment, you’d be forgiven…

words by niall roeder The Sunday session is a great thing. It’s wicked in the…

cover image: red nails, narelle autio (2006). words by niall roeder Melbourne’s art scene is…

words by niall roeder Hate it or love it, Australia Day is a public holiday….

words by niall roeder Victoria’s capital city isn’t lacking in the backstreet, alley and laneway…

words by niall roeder We look at who you should see at St Kilda Festival…

words by niall roeder Yoga attracts all different types of people. There are devout yogis…

words by niall roeder The University of Melbourne says more is better with Shimmerlands –…

words by niall roeder Midsumma Festival, Victoria’s arty merriment of all things queer returns this…

words by niall roeder January 1 might’ve been New Year’s Day for a lot of…

words by niall roeder We live in an online world and we’re being chased by…

words by niall roeder From gritty contemporary to a nut-cracking adaptation and childhood classics, the…

words by niall roeder Where France meets Oz. The ultimate French picnic. A summer French…

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words by niall roeder 3, 2, 1… Happy New Year? There are a lot of…

words by niall roeder For most relatively sane, well-adjusted people the words, “Christmas song” send…

words by niall roeder From the creators of South Park comes The Book of Mormon….

words by niall roeder Australia’s oldest and most visited gallery is bringing the fire this…

words by ben stephens With all the snow falling over the city at the moment,…

words by ben stephens Remember 1947? It was the year of the first Edinburgh Fringe…

words by ben stephens Firstly, we want to throw a huge birthday shout out to…

words by ben stephens Culture, culture everywhere, but not a drop to spare. Funnily enough,…

words by ben stephens When I’m in need of a crisp t-shirt and a quick…

cover image by kristoffer paulsen words by ben stephens Get out of town! No, wait, pull…

words by ben stephens Welcome to The Cake Shop, the sweetest member of the gastronomic offerings…

Over the last couple of years, I’ve heard many stories about Pascale Bar & Grill’s…

words by ben stephens Some friends come and go. Some you have a moment with…

words by ben stephens Lend me your thespian mind for only but a moment. In…