Sherlock Holmes Inn, 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 Wayne and Claire at the reserved table for a fun trivia night.

Tue, 12 November

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

The Bank on Collins, 394 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD

Join us for Friday night drinks in a venue located in the heart of the city at the corner of Collins and Queens Street in a perfect location for after work drinks.

Experience a sophisticated venue featuring a 17-metre bronze bar-top, 18 copper beer taps, 3 gold wine taps, a private dining room, cocktail area and Champagne bar. It is a grand venue that used to be a bank.

The Bank on Collins is a stunning restaurant and bar popular with locals and tourists alike. Happy Hour is between 5 an 7pm that features $6 schooners and $15 jugs of Carlton Draught, $6 house wines and $7 house spirits along with a stylish bar menu.

If you feel like dining with your after work drinks, the menu is modern pub fare with a sophisticated touch.

Join Wayne from 6pm at the reserved area.

Fri, 15 November

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 14 November

The Pelican, 16 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

*** Please buy your tickets in advance, early bird closes on 12 Nov ***

The St Kilda Wine and Cider Walk will bring together 16 of your favourite St Kilda venues with wineries from across the state for an afternoon of wine, cider and entertainment.

Immerse yourself in the best our local wineries and cider houses have to offer right in the heart of St Kilda.

Each venue will be matched with a different winery for multiple tastings as you make your way down Fitzroy street, where you’ll also be dazzled and amazed by our roving street performers. Rickshaws will also be available for those of you with tired legs.

The event will include Premium wine and cider tastings from 16 different wineries, Tour of St Kilda’s best venues, Roving Entertainment- fire twirlers, stilt walkers, magicians and more, Live Music, Free Glass of wine and random prizes and vouchers to be won.

Tickets via https://skildawineandciderwalk.eventbrite.com.au/

Meet Ian for a coffee before heading to the registration area.

Sat, 16 November

10.30pm - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 15 November

Central Park, cnr Wattletree and Burke Road, Malvern East

Join us at the East Malvern Food and Wine Festival at Central Park and enjoy savouring a mix of wines, craft beers, ciders and small batch distillers and a selection of local and regional food stalls and coffee.

Come along and introduce your taste buds to some of the best Victorian produce in a beautiful park in East Malvern.

This year, enjoy over 20 wineries on display from Bendigo, Heathcote, Pyrenees, Mornington, Gouldburn Valley and Rutherglen and craft beer from the Bad Shepherd brewing company.

Mr Blacks is also available for all your caffeine fixes including Expresso Martinis.

Although this is a free event, wine tasting packages are available and if you buy purchasing tickets in advance you can collect tickets from the express lane.

Meet Ian at near the end Tram 5 (stop 52) on the park side, if running late call Ian on the mobile when you arrive to find the group.

Sun, 17 November

11.30am - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 16 November

Trinket, 87 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Join us for Friday night drinks at a pizza and cocktail bar located inside the old Terra Rossa building in Flinders lane that you enter via a giant ballerina called Gem, turn the key and step into another world.

The venue has an Art deco style and is great venue for Friday night drinks full of sophistication and a bit of old-world charm with lots of brass fittings.

There is even another hidden bar inside the venue located inside an old wardrobe. As well as a great range of cocktails, the bar also has a selection of craft beers and as well as pizzas the venue has a range of shared plates and salads.Join Nicole at the reserved tables for a Friday night escape.

Fri, 22 November

6.30pm - 10.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 21 November

Dr Watson's Bar, 417 Collins Street, Melbourne

** Open to everyone to enjoy end of month drinks. **

Join us for our end of month drinks in another great venue in the CBD.

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 discounts to bars, restaurants, shopping, and wine offers.

A recent article on the social club can also be seen on Weekend Notes.

This month we are visiting Dr Watson's Bar that is situated above our favourite trivia haunts, the Sherlock Holmes Inn. The bar is a great spin-off from the Sherlock Holmes located beneath this bar.

The venue is long room that has a theme of Dr Watson and Sherlock Holmes and has large tables at the front, an elegant bar in the middle and other chairs for sitting and dining.

Just like the Sherlock, there is great 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.

It is a great addition to extend the ever-popular Sherlock Holmes and create Dr Watsons Bar in a similar style.

Meet at the check-in desk our reserved area at the back of the venue and check out the Baker Street vibe with us.

Thu, 28 November

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: FREE

OPEN TO EVERYONE

Sofia Restaurant, 857 Burke Road, Camberwell

Join us for a great Saturday night out visiting an Italian institution in Camberwell in our regular monthly Saturday night dining event.

Sofia is a bustling institution in Camberwell creating ample portions of classic Italian dishes. The restaurant has a variety of dishes from pizza and pasta and desserts. If you enjoy Italian dishes and great service and great prices, this is the place to visit.

The location is close to Camberwell Station, tram 72 and parking behind the venue.

Meet Albert at the reserved tables

Sat, 30 November

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 29 November

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 14th year that the Christmas Day Picnic has been run and we expect over 100 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.

Wed, 25 December

NOON - 3.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: FREE

OPEN TO EVERYONE