Ale House Project, 98 Lygon Street, Brunswick East

The Alehouse goes Kiwi with 7 nights hosted by 7 different head brewers in this brilliant event not to be missed in this good beer week!

This pub has a great range of beers to try as well as hearty fare matched to the beers and there’s also a well-planned wine list for the non-beer drinkers and a huge 96% rating on Urbanspoon as well.

The venue has recently been renovated and now has exposed brick walls, long wooden tables, shelves laden with books and the perfect beer garden.

All food and drinks at own expense, Meet Alan in the bar/pub area.

Thu, 23 May

6.45pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Royal Exhibition Centre, Nicholson Street, Carlton

*** FunFF will not be pre-purchasing tickets, so please buy your tickets in ADVANCE via Ticketmaster, the price stated is price $39 in advance for Session 2 via Ticketmaster, no tickets on the door. ***

The Great Australasian Beer SpecTAPular (GABS) is a beer festival that celebrates the diversity of craft beer and the creativity of the breweries with some of the best craft breweries from Australia, New Zealand and internationally brewing brand new beers specifically for the event.

The festival offers a large variety of exclusive new-release beers, brewery and industry stands, a gourmet food market, educational seminars and live entertainment in the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building. Cider and wine are also available for those looking for a fun night out.

There will be live music, food hall, pub games and lots of beer! This was a very popular event in Melbourne last year.

The festival uses a token system for all food and drink purchases. Each token is worth $2 and can now be purchased individually at the venue. No cash transactions are allowed.

Tokens may be purchased from Tokens Booths (cash or card) or from one of the roaming Token Sellers (cash only) but remember any leftover tokens are not refundable.

Meet Alan inside the entrance of the venue.

Fri, 24 May

6.30pm - 10.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Haunted Bookshop, 15 McKillop Street, Melbourne CBD

Come face to face with Melbourne\'s haunted past on an informative, fun-filled 2 hour historical walking tour. This tour may last 2.5 hours depending on the route and the number of people that attend on the night.

The Great Outdoors states it is a world class ghost tour.

A fantastic tour to learn about the history of Melbourne and the stories behind the ghosts seen in Melbourne.

Meet Ian OUTSIDE the bookshop, tour starts at 8.30pm sharp. The tour should finish near Queen Victoria Market.

After the Ghost Tour we will visit a pub to discuss tonights tour on the way back to our starting location!

Sat, 25 May

8.15pm - 11.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Prepayment required for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 24 May

Federation Square (opposite the tram stop area)

A group of recreational Melbourne cyclists from Fun, Food and Friendship meet up for an early morning monthly cycle ride from central Melbourne and returns to a Southbank cafe to enjoy breakfast .

The ride will take us along the Yarra and returns to the cafe in Southbank (unless we decide as a group to complete an alternative route) and usually take us two hours to complete the round trip to Dights Falls before breakfast.

We join a cycling breakfast club whose aim is to bring the European social experience surrounding the sport of cycling to Melbourne. We enjoy a fantastic breakfast that generally includes a mixture of fresh fruit salad, cereal, croissants, waffles, orange juice, tea/coffee.

Breakfast is either $10 a visit or you can pay an annual fee of $75 that gives you a complimentary breakfast each month (11 months of the year).

We will also be joined by the YHA Cycling group so please make them feel welcome.

Meet Ian at Federation Square, look for the group and their bikes opposite the tram stop on St Kilda Road opposite Flinders Street Station.

Sat, 25 May

8.00am - 11.00am

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 23 May

Jet Boat Hut near The Great Provider, St Kilda Marina, 42A Marine Pde, Elwood

Come and enjoy a trip on a fully enclosed jet boat - so you don't get wet at a discounted price (normal price $70), followed by lunch in a great venue overlooking St Kilda Marina, only metres from the water.

Enjoy a fun spin in a jet boat around St Kilda area. We are booked on the jet boats from 12noon, so we need to arrive at 11.40am for usual forms to complete.

Experience St Kilda at full throttle, with the sweet sound of twin 5.9l turbocharged engines in your ears! You will experience massive sideways slides, awesome fish tails, wave riding and the infamous jet boat "Powerbrake Stop" - all from within an enclosed cabin so you don't get wet.

Your jet boat adventure begins at St Kilda Marina with a comprehensive safety briefing and a rundown of the trip ahead. In the boat, with the jet boat's power finally unleashed, you'll soar past smaller boats and experience a roller coaster of manoeuvres orchestrated by the jet boat pilot.

The Great Provider offers modern Australian food with a little something for everyone. Brunch options available all day, as well as light lunches and main courses in a great venue overlooking St Kilda Marina.

Price includes ride on jet boat at a discounted price (normal price $70), all food and drinks at own expense. The jet boat leaves from St Kilda Marina near The Great Provider, there is a jet boat hut in which you can sign in.

Meet Ian at the Jet Boat Hut.

Sun, 26 May

11.40am - 2.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Baden Powell Hotel, 61-65 Victoria Parade, Collingwood

Today is the last day of good beer week and we will be heading to the Baden Powell for a Sunday session where beers from some of America's finest will be going head-to-head on our taps with a selection of Australia's finest US style beers.

The Baden Powell Hotel has been Collingwood’s local watering hole for 130 years. Rich with history and heart, the Baden Powell is located on the edge of East Melbourne, Richmond, Fitzroy and the CBD.

It has a 91% rating on Urbanspoon and has some of the best pizzas in Melbourne.

Meet Alan at the reserved table for FunFF.

Sun, 26 May

4.30pm - 7.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 25 May

Garden Rooftop at The Fringe, 33-35 Little Lonsdale Street (Enter via Madame Brussels Lane), Melbourne

** BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!! Please DO NOT simply turn up on the night without booking, we will have a limit of 100 people **

This is a special end of month drinks just for our members in the enclosed Garden Rooftop area exclusively reserved for Fun, Food and Friendship at The Fringe for our 10th anniversary month.

The Fringe is an urban oasis in the centre of Melbourne’s CBD and is a great mix of a hidden laneway bar, a courtyard, a rooftop bar and a bistro.

The Fringe boasts a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces and we have a reserved Rooftop Garden area just for us to enjoy and is located in in iconic Madame Brussels Lane.

This month’s offer for members is a complimentary drink on arrival. Please show your membership card to obtain your free drink of tap beer or house wine or beer. All other food and drinks at own expense.

This is another one of those hidden Melbourne bars that the FunFF team finds for you, so come and enjoy it with us!!! The venue is located in Madame Brussels Lane near corner of Little Lonsdale Street.

Check-in with the hosts of FunFF at the door at the upstairs Garden Rooftop on arrival.

Thu, 30 May

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Wed, 29 May

Books to be picked at reception or at end of month drinks in May

Order a brand new 2013/2014 Melbourne Entertainment™ Books which includes over $15,000 in valuable offers, valid through 1 June, 2014. It is packed full of restaurants, hotels, attractions, sports and leisure activities for only $65. The Melbourne Entertainment™ Book is your guide to the best restaurants, hotel accommodation, attractions, sports and leisure activities... all with 25% to 50% off or 2-for-1 offers.

Profits from individual books sales will be donated to St Johns Ambulance that helped one of hosts this year.

Books will can be organised to be collected at the office reception at Level 10, 50 Market Street or available at end of month drinks in May. Please mention in the comments where you wish to collect your books.

THE BOOKS WILL NOT BE POSTED DUE TO THEIR SIZE.

Please pre-pay on-line or be ready to give cash on delivery for your books, but reserve on-line either way.

Remember to pre-order as we only have limited supplies and it saves you so much money !

Thu, 30 May

6.30pm - 8.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Prepayment required for this event

Please book now & pay on the day for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Wed, 29 May

The Local, 22-24 Bay Street, Port Melbourne

Come and join us for a Friday night out night with 80s Enuff band playing some of the best music from the 80's with dinner before at The Local in Port Melbourne.

The Local features all your favourite pub classics, plus a warm and inviting atmosphere and is one of the best places to eat in Port Melbourne.

Music is from 80's Enuff who continue their 4 year rippin-up-the-dance-floor and the band comes on around 10pm/11pm depending on the crowd on the night. 80s Enuff who used to play at the Prince Albert in Port Melbourne. 80s Enuff will be playing “all the greaties from the eighties” so join us on Friday night to be taken back to the 80s!

All food and drinks at own expense

Meet Taya at the reserved table for FunFF

Fri, 31 May

7.30pm - 11.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 30 May

Chocolate Buddha, Federation Square

The Melbourne Jazz Festival kicks off the 2013 program with the Opening Celebration Concert with Mystery International Guests on the main stage of Federation Square.

The opening jazz concert you can experience a taste of what the 2013 Melbourne International Jazz Festival has in store with a free open-air concert at Federation Square.

Enjoy authentic Japanese home-style cooking at Chocolate Buddha for lunch. This Japanese inspired communal dining room specialises in traditional Ramen and Donburi (rice and noodle) dishes with a contemporary twist. Chocolate Buddha received a commendation from The Age Good Food Guide in 2007 for their unique combination of ethnic minimalist interior and original dishes using organic and free-range meats and local vegetables.

This is a popular event every year that the club attends and the venue has a great view of the Fed Square stage with outdoor heaters. Great jazz, lunch and a few drinks makes this a great afternoon event, with all food and drinks at own expense.

Meet the FunFF host at Chocolate Buddha.

Sat, 1 June

1.15pm - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 31 May

Ragusa, 139 Nelson Place Williamstown

Enjoy a Sunday lunch with a difference with the some traditional amazing Croatian cuisine with old world charm.

The Croatian cuisine has options representing all parts of this diverse country; with Austrian and Hungarian influences in the North and Mediterranean in the South.

Ragusa has a great reputation for food and service and has a 85% rating on Urbanspoon, all food and drinks at own expense.

Meet Carlo at the reserved table for FunFF.

Sun, 2 June

12.30pm - 3.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Jam Factory, 500 Chapel Street, South Yarra

The ski season starts soon so to get us in the mood it's time for a ski movie!

Watch the new Warren Miller Ski film Flow State and some of the new ski developments at the expo showcase.

Snow State is where mountain meets the mind. Be blown away by powder skiing and snowboarding on the peaks of Japan, Norway, Alaska, Switzerland, California and beyond

Warren Miller films attract a cult-like following and marks the official start of winter for sports enthusiasts everywhere.

What a way to start your 2013 snow season!

The Flow state expo and bar will be open before the screening and the movie starts at 6.15pm. Look for Ian near the box office at 5.30pm

Please note early cut-off date, FunFF is buying tickets for this event, so we can sit in a group for the 6.15pm session.

Sun, 2 June

5.30pm - 8.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Y Rowing Centre, Powerhouse Function Centre (cnr Queens Road and Lakeside Drive) Albert Park Lake

Come and try rowing at Albert Park Lake, and have fun learning about rowing.

During this introductory session you will receive basic tuition in crews of 4 in an olympic-style shell (boat).

The introductory session starts at 10am sharp and finishes at around 11.00.

Unlike canoes, rowing shells don't roll over. All you need is a thick pair of socks, t-shirt, bike shorts or track pants and a warm top if it is a cool day.

Look for Ian and his bicycle at the Rowing Centre. The Powerhouse Function centre is located near the Sebel hotel (old Carlton Crest Hotel) at the intersection of Kings Way and Lorne Street. Melways 2L A11.

Afterwards we can take a coffee or early lunch at a cafe nearby with lunch and drinks at own expense.

Sun, 2 June

9.40am - 11.30am

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Prepayment required for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 1 June

Limerick Arms, 364 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne

Come and enjoy Funky Bunch Trivia with your FunFF friends.

The trivia starts at around 8.30pm so dinner is available before trivia starts at own expense.

Funky Bunch Trivia is a multi media trivia night.. Watch video clips, listening to music, and test your general [& not so general] knowledge.. It's a great fun night out.....

$100 Bar tab up for grabs each week plus spot prizes.

The Limerick Arms combines the very best of a traditional pub with a modern menu and beverage offer and tonight is also parma night only $15 with 8 varieties to choose.

Look for Ian and the table(s) for Funff or contact mobile sent in SMS reminder. All food and drinks at own expense.

Wed, 5 June

7.30pm - 10.15pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 4 June

Olla Messa, 1A Power Street, Southbank VIC 3006.

Tuck into a kilo of stick beef ribs with a bottle of wine between for two people at Olla Messa, which translates from many languages meaning 'The Mass" in Italian,"Happy Plate" in Spanish and Come in' in Greek at a great price.

Enjoy live music with your meal and tuck into a kilo of mouth-watering sticky beef ribs, sure to satisfy any meat-lover accompanied by a fresh, crisp garden salad

There is also a bottle of Poker Face red or white wine to share between two people.

The venue is located near corner of City road and Power Street.

Meet Ian at our reserved table.

Thu, 6 June

6.45pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Prepayment required for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Wed, 5 June

Coffee Stand outside the Arts Centre

Join us on our exclusive day trip over the Queens Birthday long weekend to Heathcote to enjoy a wine festival called "Heathcote on Show".

Over 40 regional winemakers along with growers, chefs, brewers, farmers, artists and musicians will welcome guests right across the region.

Come and enjoy exclusive tastings, new releases, music and gourmet food.

We will be visiting four wineries in the area Merindoc, Heathcote Estate, Flynns and Tellurian.

We will be having lunch at Flynns which has a "Shanks and Shiraz" special but has other lunch options and music. Afterwards, we will be visiting Tellurian for cheese platter.

Transport and wine tastings included in the price, lunch at own expense.

Meet Ian at coffee stand outside the Arts Centre, bus will leave at 9.15am.

Sun, 9 June

9.00am - 6.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Prepayment required for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 7 June

Word Lounge Bar, 14 Goldie Place, Melbourne

Come and join us for a new members and perspective member’s night where everyone is welcome to attend, but booking is essential for food and space requirements.

We will be screening some of our previous event photos to get a real feeling of the type of events that club runs and the people that attend, members as usual will receive a free drink.

The event is specifically designed to help new people learn more about the best and liveliest social activities in Melbourne and start enjoying a great social life and great benefits like free drinks and discounts to bars, restaurants, shopping and car parking in the city.

All members are welcome to attend and on the night, and if you are a member you will be able to enjoy a complimentary drink of tap beer, house wine or basic spirits, just like our normal end of month drinks. Our group will also receive some tasty food platters with all other food and drinks at own expense.

Due to over overwhelming success of end of month drinks on the last Thursday of the month, we have introduced this night specifically aimed at new and perspective members , open to everyone and we hope to make this into a monthly event as well.

This venue is located in another wonderful secret laneways of Melbourne, sited in an historic 1920s warehouse which features polished floorboards, open fireplace, an antique bar, cosy leather chesterfields and a tucked away beer garden complete with heating in the winter.

Come and enjoy this comfortably classy bar at our new and perspective members night, please note that you can arrive between the times specified for those just finishing work or coming into the city.

Check-in with the hosts of FunFF at the door on arrival.

Thu, 13 June

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: FREE

The Leveson, 46 Leveson Street , North Melbourne

The Leveson is the perfect destination for after work drinks with friends. We have visited this venue many times on a Friday night before visiting comedy shows and it has great atmosphere and great food.

The pub is a North Melbourne gem with a happy hour from 5pm to 7pm, live entertainment from 6pm and watch out for any drink specials.

Tonight, there is no comedy involved just a fun Friday night drinks with live entertainment where our group will also be given a complimentary platter.

The bistro area also serves a great range of meals that include pizzas, Parma's, steaks, calamari, prawns, wedges etc.

Meet Nicole at the reserved area for FunFF

Fri, 14 June

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 13 June

Central Pier (near Woolshed Pub) Harbour Esplanade, Docklands

Book Early! We are restricted by numbers due to the size of the boat and this birthday cruise sold out last time.

Capture the excitement of our exclusive 10th anniversary birthday cruise to Williamstown on Melbourne’s very own tram boat. Enjoy fantastic fish and chips (or vegetarian option) and see the café, shops, market and port at Williamstown. Today is the monthly market day in Williamstown, so it is a great day to visit.

This cruise celebrates the clubs birthday which turns 10 years old this year and anyone who likes having fun, cruising on the water, Fish and Chips and a few drinks! The bar will be open on the tramboat with drinks at own expense.

Come and enjoy cruising on a boat which looks like a tram! The Tram boat is fully enclosed and has an open upper deck. It is equipped with excellent facilities including lounge seating, stereo system with a wide selection of music and a fully licensed bar.

Join our fun tram boat cruise which is 3 hours long with a break at Williamstown for around 1 hour. On arrival at Williamstown you can wonder around the shops, the monthly market, historic port and cafes. We will enjoy fantastic fish and chips after we finish at Williamstown.

The cost includes the Tram Boat cruise with Fish and Chips. If you would like a vegetarian option, please let us know on booking the cruise. Also included are yummy slices and tea/coffee on the return journey.

On return to Central Pier, the birthday celebrations will move to the Woolshed Pub. Later for those that like soul music can move to Alumbra to enjoy their Sunday afternoon Soul sessions.

Meet Ian beside the Woolshed Pub at Shed 9, Central Pier at Victoria Harbour opposite Eithead Stadium. The cruise will depart at 11 am sharp and will not wait for latecomers.

Catch the FREE City Circle tram to the Central Pier stop, or Tram 70 (via Finders Street) or Tram 86 (via Bourke Street).
Alternatively, take the train to Southern Cross Station and walk over the Bourke Street Pedestrian Bridge to Harbour Esplanade.

Sun, 16 June

10.45am - 2.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Prepayment required for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 13 June

Witches in Britches, 84 Dudley Street, West Melbourne

In the heart of Melbourne, there is the impressive Witches in Britches Grand Castle theatre restaurant. Inside the castle, witches entertain you with their witty humour and a two hour musical comedy stage show as you enjoy a sumptuous three course banquet straight from the bubbling cauldron in the kitchen.

We really enjoyed our last visit and looking forward to going back again,

Witches in Britches is presenting its brand new show ‘Witches of Oz' ! When Dot lands in Oz, the only way back is to meet the wizard - but who is the wizard ? Follow Dot through the world of black magic as she finds all kinds of trouble and mysterious friends , sending you and your imagination into a world of witchcraft and wizardry.

This tale has a hilarious cast of characters who will have you in splitting your britches throughout this fun-filled night.

Meet the characters of the pop culture field and follow them into a parody world of TV shows with stops at The Block, House Husbands, Cops and Celebrity Survivor.

Enjoy a range of song and dance numbers from the Jackson 5 up to One Direction, guaranteed to have a wicked time.

The includes a three course meal that includes Witches Curse pumpkin soup served from a bubbling cauldron, a choice of 5 main courses including vegetarian option and later some scrumptious desserts.

After the show you can get up to your own mischief until the early hours as you dance the night away in the Dungeon Pit Disco, if you wish.

Come along for a magical journey and please ensure that you arrive by 7pm, doors open at 6.30pm. The live show concludes at 10.45pm. There is plenty of street parking nearby and the venue is located close to Flagstaff Gardens.

Meet Ian near the bar area inside the castle before moving to our reserved area.

Thu, 20 June

6.30pm - 10.45pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Prepayment required for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 18 June

Royal Melbourne Hotel (RMH), 629 Bourke Street, Melbourne

** BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!! Please DO NOT simply turn up on the night without booking. Show your membership card to get a free drink. We will have exclusive use of a reserved until 9pm (or longer). We expect around 100 people to attend this event as per other EOM drinks events, Members - Please arrive before 7.30 to receive your complimentary drink **

The Royal Melbourne Hotel (RMH) is one of Melbourne’s most unique entertainment venues housed in a heritage listed building that has been transformed to provide the perfect place to have a drinks night.

Come and enjoy this comfortably classy bar, this month’s offer for members is a complimentary drink on arrival. Please show your membership card to obtain your free drink of tap beer, house wine or basic spirits.

Happy hour is also between 6.30pm and 8.30pm and $7 pizzas will also be available to purchase.

The venue is located near the intersection of King Street and Bourke Street.

Check-in with the hosts of the Melbourne Social Club on arrival.

Thu, 27 June

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Federation Square (opposite the tram stop area)

group of recreational Melbourne cyclists from Fun, Food and Friendship meet up for an early morning monthly cycle ride from central Melbourne and returns to a Southbank cafe to enjoy breakfast .

The ride will take us along the Yarra and returns to the cafe in Southbank (unless we decide as a group to complete an alternative route) and usually take us two hours to complete the round trip to Dights Falls before breakfast.

We join a cycling breakfast club whose aim is to bring the European social experience surrounding the sport of cycling to Melbourne. We enjoy a fantastic breakfast that generally includes a mixture of fresh fruit salad, cereal, croissants, waffles, orange juice, tea/coffee.

Breakfast is either $10 a visit or you can pay an annual fee of $75 that gives you a complimentary breakfast each month (11 months of the year).

We will also be joined by the YHA Cycling group so please make them feel welcome.

Meet David at Federation Square, look for the group and their bikes opposite the tram stop on St Kilda Road opposite Flinders Street Station.

Sat, 29 June

8.00am - 11.00am

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 27 June

Jindabyne / Perisher NSW

We are considering running a trip for two weeks skiing / boarding in Perisher Blue (NSW) staying in Jindabyne. We are taking expressions of interest only from members at this stage so please let us know if you are interested by sending us an email. if you are interested in Week 1 (29 June to 6 July) or Week 2 (7 July to 14 July)

Price will depend on transport and accommodation options, ski passes are approx $112 a day.

This is just an expression of interest at this stage from our members to see if this trip is a viable option.

Sat, 29 June

TBA - TBA

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Please book now & pay on the day for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 30 May

Great Northern Hotel, 644 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North

Come and enjoy Funky Bunch Trivia with your FunFF friends.

The trivia starts at around 8pm so dinner is available before trivia starts at own expense.

Funky Bunch Trivia is a multi media trivia night.. Watch video clips, listening to music, and test your general [& not so general] knowledge.. It's a great fun night out.....

$100 Bar tab up for grabs each week plus spot prizes.

This pub has a well-priced food menu and huge beer garden that will keep you coming back for more and it has an 80% rating on Urbanspoon as well with all food and drinks at own expense.

Look for Carlo and the table(s) for Funff or contact mobile sent in SMS reminder. All food and drinks at own expense.

Wed, 3 July

7.30pm - 10.15pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 2 July

Evelyn Hotel - 351 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Brunswick Street reflects the soul of the city, so come and explore this vibrant street with your FunFF friends with an afternoon of drinks, meals, pool / snooker, strolling shops and live bands.

It is one of the city’s leading café and food precincts – ranging from organic to fine dining. Many types of stores line the street selling fashion, art, giftware, books and other speciality themes. There are numerous bars and pubs, many with live bands.

There are all types of people from bohemian to trendy and arty to student types. It is unpretentious, tolerant and accommodating which makes its character so rich, colourful and interesting.

Our journey starts with a drink (or two !) at the Evelyn Hotel. The Evelyn Hotel is nothing less than a Fitzroy institution. Location is everything, and the Evelyn's right in the middle of it.

Afterwards we can head off to enjoy a short game of pool / snooker in the relaxed environment of the character filled “Red Triangle” pool & snooker hall. This hall is located upstairs in an old converted timber warehouse. Alternatively some of our members may wish stroll and amble the street checking out the many shops and maybe spend a dollar or two !!

We finish the afternoon with a meal and drinks at one of the streets iconic restaurants. For those interested, after the meal there may be an opportunity to catch a band at one of the areas many live venues.

Tram 112 travels along Brunswick Street.

Meet David (aka cycling David) at the Evelyn Hotel.

Sat, 6 July

2.00pm - 6.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 5 July

The Hotel Windsor, 111 Spring Street, Windsor

Afternoon tea or the classic high tea has seen resurgence in Melbourne. This month we have chosen one of the classic spots to indulge in this refined ritual at The Windsor Hotel that has been serving traditional afternoon tea since 1883.

This luxury hotel serves its renowned afternoon tea of freshly baked scones with jam and cream, exquisite pastries and finger sandwiches on tiered silver stands.

Upon arrival at The Hotel Windsor Melbourne, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, whilst afternoon delicacies and unlimited freshly brewed tea and coffee is brought to your table.

Afternoon Tea is served in their signature hotel restaurant and includes an indulgent dessert buffet.

Meet Nicole at the reserved table for us for a 2.30pm start.

Sun, 7 July

2.30pm - 5.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Prepayment required for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 6 July

Coffee Stand Outside Arts Centre on St Kilda Road

Enjoy a day trip to the Yarra Valley tasting some chocolates, some wines and includes a visit to the Yarra Valley Farmers Market at Yerring Station,

We will start our day at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery followed by a visit to the market at Yerring Station.

This market was founded over 12 years ago and is the longest running market in Victoria and is held in the Historic Barn, the Farmers' Market features produce made and grown by some of the regions' best producers.

There is also opportunity to try some wines at the cellar door of Yerring Station, or excellent coffee and sweet treats at Matt's upstairs bar, if you wish.

After enjoying the market, we will head to Healesville for lunch which can enjoy delights from the Beechworth Bakery and/or from the Healesville Market. Also while at Healesville, we will also have time to visit the White Rabbit Brewery and the Kennedy & Wilson Chocolate shop.

To round off our day, we will visit two wineries for tastings.

The price includes return transport, wine tastings at two wineries with lunch at own expense. If you wish to be picked up on route, please e-mail us before booking so we can assist you on coming on the trip.

Meet Nicole at the Coffee stand outside the Arts Centre for a 9.45am departure.

Sun, 21 July

9.30am - 6.15pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A