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One fell madly in love with a sumptuous sundae-style dessert at a new French restaurant, another just couldn't get enough of a pop-up's fried chicken burgers. But no matter what dishes sent the Time Out team into a scrumptious spin, one thing's for sure: it would be selfish to keep them a secret! So read on for a hit list of everything we tried in 2024 that had us swooning, so you can go and have a taste, too. Still hungry? Check out the 50 best restaurants in Melbourne right now. And if you're thirsty, these are the 50 best bars in Melbourne right now.

If you can't be front row for the game, catching it on a large-screen TV is the next best thing. And sure, you can always watch it on your TV from the comfort of your couch while sipping on a cold tinnie, but if you're keen to recreate that buzzing sports stadium atmosphere, sports bars just hit differently. Picture this: multiple big screens with booming surround sound, a frothy pint of Carlton poured fresh from the tap and an energised hoard of frenzied fans. And let's be real – you may even enjoy a better view of the game from the pub. Looking for a bar to kick on after the game? These are the best late-night bars in Melbourne. 

There's never a shortage of things to do in Melbourne, and now that we've kicked off 2024, we're even more excited for what's to come. This year's events calendar is choc-a-block, and there's truly something for everyone – no matter what you're into. And lucky for you, we're in the business of making it super easy for Melburnians to find out what's on. So to hit the ground running this year, we asked our team which events they were most excited for in 2024. The catch? They could only pick one each, which is no easy feat! Check out what they decided on below.  Keen for some live music? Check out our guide to the best gigs coming up. Or are you feeling like a cultured day out? Here are the best art exhibitions on right now.