Sherlock Holmes, 415 Collins Street, Melbourne

Join us for a social dinner night at the Sherlock Holmes on Collins Street which is a British styled pub located on Collins Street.

We are heading to one of our favourite places in the city, the Sherlock Holmes on Collins Street which is a British styled pub located on Collins Street for a social dinner during the week.

The Sherlock Holmes has a selection of dishes to hearty meals and a great selection of beers and wines. There is great variety of pub grub and an extensive range of beers many served from the big pump handles with some traditional type English ales such as Hobgoblin, ESB and Old Speckled Hen to name a few.

The Sherlock Holmes opened in 1985 and the hostelry has been extremely well received, as have its comestibles, ales wines and spirits. So much so that the worst criticism has been that the establishment is too small for the large numbers of discerning citizens who wish to avail themselves of the sundry attractions which this unique tavern affords.

Here is a home for the aficionados of the works of the eneffable Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, where the friendly shades of Dr Watson, Professor Moriarty (a changed man since he went over the falls) and the Stradivarius-playing, opium-smoking genius himself, the Great Detective, await your pleasure.

So meet Nicole at the reserved table for dinner that has a maximum of 10 people.

Tue, 8 December

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Wolf of the Willows Brewery, 39 De Havilland Road, Mordialloc

Today we will be travelling to the fabulous suburb of Mordailloc to visit a brand new brewery and tap-house that has opened.

Nestled on the Bay, in Melbourne's South East, we will be enjoying the delights of a new brewery with fresh brews from the Wolf and Willows range.

The is a large outdoor beer garden that can hold around 70 guests and a taproom that had 18 rotating taps that have their core range as well as special and seasonal brews. As well as beers. there will be selection of locally crafted wines, spirits and even some whiskey tasting.

Asian Street Food Trucks will give a great combination of food and beer.

Please note that there is a $25 booking fee and a table limit for 6 members.

Meet Alan at our reserved table

Sat, 12 December

2.00pm - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Hophaus Bier Bar, Shop MR5, Mid Level, Southgate Restaurant & Shopping Precinct, Southbank

Come and join your social club friends for a fun night out with delicious German food and plentiful German bier for the Christmas bar of the month.

Enjoy classic Bavarian favourites with contemporary Melbourne flair in this re-invented European Beer Hall.

HOPHAUS houses 9 beers on 30 draught taps around its huge central bar.

With an impressive selection of German, Austrian, Belgian and Czech Brews on offer, Hophaus is a unique drinking house, somewhere to taste and learn about the famous German beer styles that have influenced the drinking habits of generations across the globe.

Opening in 2014, Hophaus is one of the newest additions to Southgate with an impressive menu featuring classic Bavarian favourites such as Pork Knuckle, Bratwurst, Wiener Schnitzel and more. All with a contemporary Melbourne flair and an open kitchen showcasing low and slow cooking methods over the coal fired pit and rotisserie.

Meet Alan and Christine at the reserved table for eight members.

Wed, 16 December

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 15 December

Stalactites, 177-183 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Join us on a Friday night bar and dinner adventure.

We will be starting this adventure at Stalactites Restaurant for some Greek food fun. Dining at Stalactites has a well-earned reputation as uncomplicated, traditional Greek food and is the longest running 24 hour Greek restaurant in Melbourne. We will enjoy an hour and a half of this dining Greek experience.

This is just the start of our adventure. From there we move just around the corner to StoryVille.

Step right up and turn the page, choose your own adventure at StoryVille. But beware that this fairy-tale is not for the faint of heart. For once you have passed through the gateways of StoryVille, you have fallen down the rabbit hole, discovered the lion through the wardrobe, and wandered along the pathways of the enchanted forest.

StoryVille is themed around the childhood fables and fairy-tales that we all know and love; all encompassed in a venue that ignites the imagination. Here your favourite stories come to life; through whimsical and unique interior design and our colourful cocktail menu.

With cocktail in hand, DJ music and entertainers, you will dance through a door to find yourself in another world. Take the dark or light roads, let your soul unwind and unleash your inner mythical being in a place where anything is possible.

The cocktails are influenced by celebrated pieces of classic literature and some your favourite childrens books. Your experience sitting beneath the towering toadstools in the Mushroom Palace will be nothing short of magical and try one of their artisan cocktails while enjoying the experience.

The adventure will have you dancing from story to story through their enchanted doorways to the wilder side of life.

There is a $40 minimum spend at StoryVille per person for each session available

Meet Nicole at the Bar.

Fri, 18 December

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

near Chapel Street and High Street, Windsor

*** This party is limited to the hosts of the club for all their help organising events this year and invited guests, invites will be sent out closer to the day ***

The hosts annual Xmas party on the Sunday before Xmas is a casual drinks and nibbles night. There will be a mix of bubbles, red and white wines, beers, soft drinks and dips. Please note that if you would like to bring your special drink that would be fine, as we will not have a full range. It is a great way to thank the hosts for helping arrange events by having a Christmas party and enjoy a few wines or a few beers.

This is a free casual event with drinks and nibbles and it will be possible to head out to dinner afterwards in Chapel Street (although the party kept going til late in previous years.)

As with all events that involve drinks, driving is not recommended.

Sun, 20 December

4.30pm - 8.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Melbourne

For over a decade, the Melbourne Social Club has attended a Melbourne Christmas Day Picnic Lunch in Queen Victoria Gardens that is open to everyone in Melbourne to attend.

This relaxed Christmas Day Picnic lunch has been has been a great place to meet others not participating in the traditional family Christmas relaxing under a shady tree bringing their own food/drinks, picnic blanket/rug/chair etc.

Due to the unusual nature of this year, we are inviting comments and expression of interest for a Christmas Day event. Please let us know your opinions for any type of Christmas Day event such a lunch in another location or if you were already planning to come to the picnic or any other option.

Please can you email us your thoughts, based on feedback we will plan an event accordingly.

Fri, 25 December

NOON - 3.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Federation Square, Melbourne CBD

This annual Boxing Day ride will be an easy social casual ride around Melbourne on the Yarra Trail. The approximate distance is 32 km on the Capital City Trail. This ride is run in conjunction with the YHA cycling group and we have run this joint ride for many years.

The route is easy and is fairly flat most of the way. We ride along the Yarra past Collingwood childrens farm to Dight Falls and after lunch we head back on the Moonee Ponds Creek. The trail continues past the Zoo and towards Docklands and then back to Southbank which is ideal for some drinks, ice creams or gelato.

The lunch venue is the historic Fairfield Boat House to enjoy an informal outdoor dining experience. Relax by the river in an historic riverside garden setting watching the rowers on their classic designed rowing skiffs which are unique in the Southern Hemisphere.

Various lunch options are available from the outdoor grill all cooked in front of your eyes.

Meet David and Ian at Federation Square directly opposite the tram stop on St Kilda Road. Please ensure that your bike is in good working order.

Lunch at own expense.

Sat, 26 December

10.45am - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 25 December