Osborne Bar, 191 Commercial Road, South Yarra

Join us for Sunday lunch and drinks at the Osbourne Bar which is a fine new venue in South Yarra.

The informal front bar has a fireplace, booth seating as well as high seating. There is also a restaurant, lounge, courtyard and a stylish rooftop area.

The menu includes a range of pub classics, pizzas and plates to share. We have already checked out the venue, so we invite the club to enjoy this new addition to the bar and restaurant scene.

This venue can be reached from Tram 72 or a short walk down from South Yarra Train station.

Meet Wayne at the reserved tables.

Sun, 21 October

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 20 October

New Zealand

We are looking to organise a trip for members to New Zealand over the last week of October and the first week of November.

Please let us know if you are interested in a two week trip to New Zealand

Sun, 21 October

TBA - TBA

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Randy Dragon, 313 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

** Open to everyone to enjoy end of month drinks. Members - Please arrive before 7.30 to receive your complimentary drink. **

Join us for our end of month drinks in the heart of the CBD, but away from the hustle of the city sitting amongst the lane
ways of Flinders Lane will be a fun venue to have a social night.

We have the private back room that has comfy couches and tables and is separate from the main bar area for a social drinks night and happy hour until 7pm with some great drinks special.

Members will receive a shot on arrival.

If you are not a member, book in and join us at this end of month drinks night. Meet some of our hosts and members, learn more about the best and liveliest social activities in Melbourne and start enjoying a great social life and great benefits such as free drinks and discounts to bars, restaurants, shopping, cinema, AFL tickets and wine offers.

Meet us at the social club check-in desk located at the back on the venue in the private room.

Thu, 25 October

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: FREE

OPEN TO EVERYONE

Hoyts, Level 3, Melbourne Central, Cnr La Trobe & Swanston Streets, Melbourne

Meet us for a Friday film night at Hoyts Melbourne Central to see a new release movie. More info on film will be released soon.

We will meet for a drink at 6 pm. The movie starts at 6.45 pm.

Please purchase your own ticket for the event and don’t forget to use your Funff membership to get a $15 ticket on our membership rewards website at least 24 hours in advance

Meet Selena and Bernie at the Hoyts ticket box at Melbourne Central at 6pm

Fri, 26 October

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Please book now & pay on the day for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 25 October

Polly Cocktail Bar, 401 Brunswick St, Fitzroy

Join us for Saturday drinks at the Polly Cocktail Bar which is an elegant styled bar and is one of Melbourne's original cocktail bars opening about 18 years ago in the heart of Fitzroy.

It is a great place drinks with comfortable opulent couches that you can sit back and a enjoy your drink as you appear to step back in time to the 20s era. It has a world class drinks menu and glamorous interior.

Meet Albert at the reserved area to enjoy a few elegant drinks.

Sat, 27 October

4.00pm - 6.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 25 October

Provincial Hotel, 299 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

Join us for dinner on a Saturday night at the Provincial Hotel which has long been considered the Grand Old Dame of Brunswick Street and is not your average Fitzroy pub.

This unique venue combines shabby chic style, contemporary dining and the warmth of a traditional pub, creating an irresistible setting and atmosphere for locals and visitors alike.

The pub is located in the heart of Brunswick Street’s shopping, dining and nightlife precinct, the Provincial is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious pub meal.

Meet Albert at the reserved tables for dinner.

Sat, 27 October

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 26 October

Federation Square (opposite the main tram stop on St Kilda Road)

Join a group of fellow Melbourne Social Club bike riders for our monthly morning ride.

Our usual ride is around the Capital City trail which is about 32 km long and the ride takes approx 3 to 3.5 hrs including time for brunch and is mainly on sealed bike paths. It requires a reasonable level of fitness (as there are hilly sections) and a suitable bike in good working order.

We may change the ride a little bit this month but the ride will be of similar length and duration.

Meet David at Federation Square at 9 am directly opposite the tram stop on St Kilda Road.

Sat, 27 October

9.00am - 12.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 26 October

Beachcomber Cafe, St Kilda Sea Baths Complex , St Kilda

Discover the freedom and pleasures of sailing on yachts with another fun sailing day after meeting for brunch at Beachcomber café situated right on the beach with great views overlooking Port Phillip Bay.

Enjoy a great day out in St Kilda meeting for brunch at Beachcomber Cafe situated right on the beach - the perfect place to relax, chat and watch the world go by....

Afterwards, discover the freedom and pleasures of sailing with some fun on ocean going yachts. Enjoy a fantastic view overlooking the beach at St Kilda's famous foreshore icon after returning from sailing and enjoy a few drinks on the balcony.

Going sailing is a great pastime, but for anyone without experience, it can be a bit daunting trying to work out how to get started so this day is designed to help us get started on the water.

We will be booked on yachts at midday, so pre-payment is required for this event which will include a drink after sailing (up to the value of $15), brunch and other drinks at own expense.

If the weather is sunny on the day, shorts, t-shirt, hat, sunscreen and sunglasses would be fine and a bottle of water - if you wish. If a cool day, wear a few layers. Please wear enclosed shoes.

Meet Ian at the reserved table.

Sun, 28 October

10.30am - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Prepayment required for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 27 October

Grosvenor Hotel, 10 Brighton Road, St Kilda

Join us the first part of our Halloween night with a visit to The Grosvenor Hotel which has been welcoming guests since the late 1800s and undergone many changes including a recent refurbishment.

It is great place for relaxed dining or enjoying a few drinks and has a menu influenced by pub classics.

The venue has a good selection of beers, wines and cocktails and great food with gourmet parmas only $15 on Wednesday night with happy hour until 7pm. It also has a trivia night on Wednesday night.

Tram 67 stops outside and Tram 78 runs down Chapel Street and is close to Balaclava Station and walking distance for Part 2 of Halloween Night: Spooktober or just stay on for the trivia.

Meet Ian at the reserved tables

Wed, 31 October

6.45pm - 8.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 30 October

St Kilda Town Hall, 99A Carlisle Street, St Kilda

Join us for the second part of Halloween as we visit Spooktober.

There is free entry to visit one of the biggest Halloween festivals in Melbourne and enjoy the spooky stage with spooky performances with many themed activities,

There is also the opportunity to enjoy two scary haunted house experiences at extra cost.

Meet Ian at the entrance...

Wed, 31 October

8.45pm - 10.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 30 October

Ludlow Formation, Building 3, 6 Riverside Quay, Southbank

Come and enjoy a wonderful Melbourne Cup experience in Southbank which also has an outdoor area overlooking the Yarra River.

The Ludlow Formation enjoys the unique combination of a friendly bar and restaurant with stunning city views and waterfront ambience. Dress for the races if you wish.

There are TVs in the bar area screening the races so it is a great spot to see all the Melbourne Cup action. We have reserved an area directly in front of the TV to get all the Melbourne Cup action.

We have booked tables for lunch and can choose from their menu that has the usual classics including steak, burgers, pasta, fish and chips, calamari, pies, ribs, pastas as well as scallops, oysters and seafood chowder.

The Ludlow Formation is located on Southbank near the bridge that crosses the Yarra river most directly from Flinders Street Station, between St Kilda Road and Queens Bridge.

Meet Ian at our reserved tables. All food and drinks at own expense.

Tue, 6 November

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Mon, 5 November

Red Hummingbird, 246 Russell Street, Melbourne

The Red Hummingbird is a sophisticated urban secret, a hidden jewel. Blink and you may miss the door...

Cryptic and coy, basque in the secret that is The Red Hummingbird.

The Cocktail lounge is reminiscent of classic old world luxe. Opulent and plush it is the perfect backdrop in which to sip their signature nectar "The Red Hummingbird". They have a new cocktail list so come along and try what is on offer.

The Red Hummingbird rooftop is undoubtable amongst the most elite and sought after rooftop bars in Melbourne. Charismatic and open the rooftop bar is an outdoor haven that whisks you away from the chaotic urban surrounds.

Meet Nicole in the reserved area.

Fri, 9 November

6.30pm - 10.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 8 November

Sherlock Holmes, 415 Collins Street, Melbourne

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

The trivia night is hosted by comedian Janet McLeod and offers winners $50 food & drink vouchers as well as quiz rounds for Jugs of Beer, Bottles of wine etc. Janet is a well-respected comedian and has a way of getting you involved in the night.

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 a fun trivia night.

Tue, 13 November

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Mon, 12 November

Dr Watson, 415 Collins Street, Melbourne

Tonight, we will start the night at Dr Watson for a few drinks and some food before heading to the main event to kick up our heels with some classic 80’s music... and possibly some bad dancing to go with it...

80’s night

Remember the days when the music was loud and the hair was big? When electro-pop met power ballads? If you miss the 80s and 90s, don’t miss Friday night at Groove Live Bar & Terrace Melbourne. Dance the night away for FREE as live duos and bands play all your favourite hits. From 7pm until late.

Enjoy a dynamic line-up of some of the best musical and comedic talent Melbourne has to offer all within the plush surrounds of Crown's newest live entertainment venue with city skyline views, Groove Live Bar & Terrace.

So meet Nicole at the reserved area.

Fri, 16 November

6.30pm - 10.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 15 November

Clifton Hill BrewPub, 89 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill

Join us as we visit the Clifton Hill Brewpub, which is situated in the historic hotel that has been serving thirsty locals for well over 100 years.

The old pub has been given an impressive refurbishment with the addition of a shiny new microbrewery, brewing their very own range of craft beers.

Enjoy matching your beer with one of the many delicious meals served in their restaurant.

They are avid craft beer fans at Clifton Hill with 16 brews on tap and another hundred or so of the bottled variety.

The Brewpub has an extensive number of meal items including share plates and beer food through to steaks including a 400gm Rib Eye. Other options include sea food option such as Lobster Ravioli, salmon, pastas, pork belly and usual pub fare. Food and drinks at own expense.

Meet Alan at the reserved tablesJoin us as we visit the Clifton Hill Brewpub, which is situated in the historic hotel that has been serving thirsty locals for well over 100 years.

The old pub has been given an impressive refurbishment with the addition of a shiny new microbrewery, brewing their very own range of craft beers.

Enjoy matching your beer with one of the many delicious meals served in their restaurant.

They are avid craft beer fans at Clifton Hill with 16 brews on tap and another hundred or so of the bottled variety.

The Brewpub has an extensive number of meal items including share plates and beer food through to steaks including a 400gm Rib Eye. Other options include sea food option such as Lobster Ravioli, salmon, pastas, pork belly and usual pub fare. Food and drinks at own expense.

Meet Alan at the reserved tablesJoin us as we visit the Clifton Hill Brewpub, which is situated in the historic hotel that has been serving thirsty locals for well over 100 years.

The old pub has been given an impressive refurbishment with the addition of a shiny new microbrewery, brewing their very own range of craft beers.

Enjoy matching your beer with one of the many delicious meals served in their restaurant.

They are avid craft beer fans at Clifton Hill with 16 brews on tap and another hundred or so of the bottled variety.

The Brewpub has an extensive number of meal items including share plates and beer food through to steaks including a 400gm Rib Eye. Other options include sea food option such as Lobster Ravioli, salmon, pastas, pork belly and usual pub fare. Food and drinks at own expense.

Meet Alan at the reserved tables

Wed, 21 November

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 20 November

Myki Information Centre (PTV Hub), Ground Floor, Southern Cross Railway station

Join us for a country Sunday lunch at the historical Coach and Horses Hotel and enjoy great country food and learn about the legends and folklore telling tales of ghosts, murder, robbery and shootings.

The Coach and Horses Inn was built in 1857 and the hotel once served as the first Cobb and Co coaching stop outside Melbourne on the way to the gold fields.

There are many reports of apparitions, strange sounds, movement and assaults at the hotel. The hotel has been referred to as Australia's most haunted hotel and is said that three ghosts haunt the premises.

The hotel is a fine example of provincial bluestone architecture that has survived from earlier times and has large welcoming open fires are in every room throughout the hotel.

The menu is varied with a mix of dishes with traditional pubs classics as well as steaks, lamb shanks, seafood, oysters, pasta, risotto, veal and a traditional Sunday roast.

After lunch we plan to return to Melbourne leave around 15:36 to arrive back in Melbourne at 16:20, but that if the group decide to stay later there is a option to arrive back at 17:20.

Meet Alan at the Myki Information Centre (PTV Hub) located on the Ground Floor near WH Smith at Southern Cross (Spencer St) railway station at 11am. The train leaves Southern Cross at 11.22am and the journey normally takes approx. 40 mins. Please ensure your MYKI has sufficient credit for the trip.

Sun, 25 November

11.00am - 4.20pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 24 November

Venue to be confirmed

We are planning our end of month social drinks in Melbourne for this night, event open to everyone.

Thu, 29 November

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: FREE

The Queen Victoria Gardens (opposite National Gallery of Australia), St Kilda Road, Melbourne

** Open to everyone to enjoy Christmas **

Come and join the Melbourne Social Club for a Melbourne Christmas Day Picnic Lunch in Queen Victoria Gardens. This will be the 13th year that the Christmas Day Picnic has been run and we expect over 120 people to attend like last year.

There will be no snow but a great place to meet others not participating in the traditional family Christmas. This event is shared with Newcomers Network.

Queen Victoria Gardens is very centrally located in Melbourne and is located opposite the Arts Centre and National Gallery of Australia (NGV) and is close to Flinders Street Railway Station.

Join us and the Newcomers Network for a relaxed Christmas Day lunch under a shady tree.

Please bring your own food/drinks, picnic blanket/rug/chair, sunscreen hat etc. and outdoor games equipment - like a football to kick, cricket bat and tennis ball etc, if you wish.

Bring food that you can have for yourself or share with others. It would be also useful if you could bring a name tag as well.

Public transport is free on this day and uses the Sunday timetable.

The group will be located under a shady tree directly opposite the Arts Centre and Arts Centre Tram stop located on St Kilda Road.

Look for the Melbourne Social Club banner and the Newcomers Network banner hanging from the tree in Queen Victoria Gardens. A Happy Christmas text will be send on Christmas Day so you can reply to this text message if needed. It would be also useful if you could please bring a name tag as well.

Meet Ian from Melbourne Social Club / Fun, Food and Friendship or Sue from the Newcomers Network on arrival, you can come for any part of the times shown and enjoy a Christmas Day picnic lunch.

Tue, 25 December

NOON - 3.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: FREE

OPEN TO EVERYONE

Booking closes on:
Mon, 24 December