Papa Ginos, 221 Lygon Street, Carlton

Join us for a Saturday night in Lygon Street, the home of Italian culture in Melbourne (Little Italy) that buzzes day and night.

We will be starting at Papa Gino’s located right in the middle of Lygon Street at the heart of Italian restaurants. Papa Gino’s has great authentic Italian food.

It is a busy place with a very high ranking on Urbanspoon and a great mix of home-made pasta, pizzas as well as steaks, salads pizza, the parmas and other Italian favourites.

After dinner, see some of the sights of Lygon Street that could include depending on the group on the night : Brunetti (coffee/cakes); Casa del Gelato (ice cream/gelatos); Koko Black (for all your chocolate delights) or a drink at one of the many venues in Lygon Street.

Meet Albert at the venue.

Sat, 21 April

7.00pm - 10.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Meet Myki Information Centre (PTV Hub) at Southern Cross Railway station

Join us for an exciting and fun filled day exploring the historic town of Daylesford, please buy your own V-line ticket which is around $26.50 (myki does not cover Daylesford as yet)

Daylesford is a former mining town located at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. It is known for its beautiful setting, relaxed atmosphere, B&B’s and the nearby Hepburn natural mineral springs.

We begin the day with a leisurely train ride from Melbourne through scenic countryside and farmland arriving in Daylesford late morning, part of the journey is by coach from Woodend as part of the V-line service. We then have ample time to explore the town and enjoy lunch at one of the renowned eateries.

In the early afternoon, we can visit Central lake Daylesford / central mineral springs, botanical gardens OR visit Hepburn springs (optional) 30 min walk or bus to the springs and then we still have enough time for a drink or coffee in Daylesford before returning to Melbourne.

Please ensure that you buy a V-line ticket, we have been told that myki does not cover the Daylesford area yet

Meet David and Hazel outside the Myki Information Centre (PTV Hub) at Southern Cross (Spencer St) railway station at 8.40am with train departing at 9.02am

Sat, 21 April

8.40am - 7.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

The Pickwick Room, Charles Dickens Tavern, 290 Collins Street, Melbourne

Come and enjoy St Georges Day with a few pints and dinner after work at a traditional style English pub at the Charles Dickens Tavern, a touch of Olde England in the heart of Melbourne.

The Charles Dickens Tavern is a very English style downstairs pub with English style meals and English beer also available such as Proper Job IPA. There is also a separate Pickwicks dining room where we have booked some tables to enjoy the English ambience.

The menu has a mix of English and classical dishes. There is something for everyone with light meals of fish or pasta and if you fancy a bit of Olde England you can savour the traditional roasts and pies and quaff a fine English Ale.

Meet Ian at our reserved tables and note that the pub is downstairs from street level.

Mon, 23 April

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sun, 22 April

Governors Lounge, Royal Melbourne Hotel (RMH), 629 Bourke Street, 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 Governors Lounge at Royal Melbourne Hotel exclusively reserved for Fun, Food and Friendship and the Melbourne Social Club in this heritage listed building.

Come and see some of our previous event photos on the TV screens in our reserved area.

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 like free drinks and discounts to bars, restaurants, shopping and car parking in the city.

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

There is fantastic Thursday night deal for $20 porterhouse steak served with chips and salad with a free drink deal available on the night.

This historic venue is located near the intersection of Bourke Street and King Street

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

Thu, 26 April

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: FREE

Your ordered book can be picked up at End of Month drinks

Order a brand new 2018/2019 Melbourne Entertainment Book which includes over $20,000 in valuable offers, valid through 1 June, 2019. It is packed full of restaurants, hotels, attractions, sports and leisure activities for only $70.

The Melbourne Entertainment Book is your guide to the best restaurants, hotel accommodation, resorts attractions, sports, travel, shopping and leisure activities...

Books ordered here will be brought along to end of month drinks if you would like to purchase a brand new book!

Please be ready to give cash on delivery for your book, but reserve on-line either way. If you would like a mobile version or a posted version, please use the link: www.entbook.com.au/19023u8

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

Thu, 26 April

6.30pm - 8.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: $70

Please book now & pay on the day for this event

Booking closes on:
Wed, 25 April

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 and Ian at Federation Square at 9 am directly opposite the tram stop on St Kilda Road.

Sat, 28 April

9.00am - 12.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 27 April

Wolf and I, 152 Chapel Street, Windsor

The Wolf and I is located in the heart of Windsor on Chapel Street and has a contemporary Scandinavian-inspired interior fit-out combining the best of old and new and great Sunday lunches at only $20.

With the Scandinavian-inspired interior, fresh modern Australian food with a Scandinavian twist and the promise of Melbourne’s coldest beer on tap this is the perfect modern pub with a quirky twist.

One wall displays a collection of vintage Singer sewing machines and a little more out of the ordinary our life-sized mannequin sculptures with deer and wolf heads and is certainly a quirky addition to Chapel Street.

Its perhaps also got one of the most affordable Sunday roasts in Melbourne, where for just $20. Last visit had roasted strip loin of beef or roast Pork with crispy roast potatoes, brocollini, carrot, pumpkin puree. The satisfaction from this Sunday special will leave you howling for more.

The roasts are available until sold out and also on Sunday pizzas are $10. There is also various other options from the menu that includes pub classics and steaks.

We have visited this venue recently and really enjoyed the Sunday lunch options.

Meet Nicole and Ian at the reserved table.

Sun, 29 April

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 28 April

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, 1 May

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Mon, 30 April

Astor Theatre, cnr Chapel Street and Dandenong Road, Windsor

Join us for a fun Stars Wars Day on its own special day

Join us for the latest instalment of Star Wars to see the Last Jedi from the galaxy far, far away.

The Astor is one of the last single screen movie palaces in the world transporting you to a time when going to the movies was an event and it has just been recent being re-vamped.

The Astor theatre is only 3 minutes from Windsor Station. Tickets purchased can be purchased on the night. Tram 5 and Tram 78 stops by the cinema.

Meet Ian in the foyer area at 7.10pm

Fri, 4 May

7.10pm - 9.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Please book now & pay on the day for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 3 May

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 Pullman Hotel(was the old Sebel or 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 the Pullman Hotel

Sun, 6 May

9.40am - 11.25am

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Prepayment required for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 5 May

The Crafty Squire, 127 Russell Street, Melbourne

Formerly the Portland Hotel, this iconic venue has recently undergone extensive renovations to offer you modern bar, restaurant and function facilities across two levels. But never fear – the Crafty Squire is still home of the famous James Squire Brewhouse, the only working microbrewery in Melbourne CBD.

Slap bang in the heart of Melbourne, it mixes bar, brewery and restaurant within one venue in such a way that those looking for an easy-drinking beer in a traditional pub environment can feel just as at home as a craft beer lover venturing in to try out the latest limited release from the wood-clad on-site brew house.

As it’s the Start of the Beer festival, we thought we would have some crafty fun so come and join Nicole at the reserved area.

Fri, 11 May

6.30pm - 10.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 10 May

Brighton Town Hall, Cnr Carpenter St and Wilson St, Brighton

*** This event will open for bookings soon, we are waiting for final details ***

Join us for a fund-raising event proudly supporting the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Isabel Breadmore Home for the Aged.

The 1885 Brighton Town Hall provides a grand and historic sense of occasion for celebrations and fund-raising events.

This is a catered event with entertainment. Please bring your own alcoholic drinks.

There are many buses that travel to Brighton Town Hall and the nearest train station is Middle Brighton.

Meet Tony at the venue

Sat, 12 May

7.15pm - 11.55pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Palace Hotel, 505 City Road, South Melbourne

Join us for Sunday lunch and a few drinks at the Palace Hotel which has returned to its roots and restored the old-school pub experience.

The venue is also part of Good Beer Week with Pint of Origin - South Australia. The 18 taps at the Palace will be rotating some finest beers that SA has to offer.

It has great pub food and a 78% rating on Urbanspoon and well liked by the locals. They also have $15 Roast Sunday + Pork & Cider with The Hills Cider.

The Palace is the great place to drink up the sun in summer in the leafy beer garden or kick back beside the open fire in winter or maybe shoot some pool and knock back a few quality craft brews as well as all your favourite staple beers.

Food and drinks at own expense.

Meet Alan at the Funff tables.

Sun, 13 May

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 12 May

Melbourne Bowling Club, 138 Union Street, Windsor

Join us for a night of jazz jamming or watching jazz jamming as part of the Stonnington jazz festival.

Come and join us for jam night starting with warm up from Paul Williamson with an energetic trio set. Expect laughter, surprising guests and great music. Professional and amateur musicians, karaoke lovers, students, music lovers and non-musicians are all welcome.

Enjoy the spontaneity and fun of a jam night, bring your instruments if you wish, or just enjoy the night.

This is a staple of Stonnington Jazz festival, the ever-popular Jazz Jam. Bring your instrument and join in or just watch your local musicians stretch and bend through timeless jazz standards with the entertaining Paul Williamson combo

Meet Ian at the venue

Mon, 14 May

7.00pm - 10.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sun, 13 May

Beer Deluxe, Federation Square, Melbourne

Kick off your Tuesday night at the Festival Hub at Beer DeLuxe in Federation Square for Good Beer Week.

There are many events at Good Beer Week Hub and it is a great opportunity to enjoy some of the special beers on offer and tonight is also pizza special night.

Their overall menu has been specifically designed to help you enjoy a beer or two with pizza, burgers, beer food and ribs. Other drinks available as well to make it a well rounded drinks night,

The venue is tucked away at the Flinders Street side of Federation Square, next door to ACMI complex.

We will have reserved downstairs tables so that you enjoy a fun beer festival night. Meet Alan and Ian at the venue

Tue, 15 May

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Mon, 14 May

Freddie Wimpoles, 125 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

Tonight, we head to St Kilda for a night out a Freddie Wimpoles, an American themed bar which is located in the historic George Hotel.

The bar has an American style feel mixed with a hunting lodge with an impressive elk over the bar with a huge range of spirits and a range of rotating craft beer, think of a trendy version of bar from True Blood. The bar is named after a previous owner that was also a mayor of St Kilda.

The venue has a deli-style menu if sandwiches, subs and hot dogs and as well as a great range of craft beers and spirits on offer and a happy hour until 6pm.

Tonight is also curry night that is called Freddie 'Babu' and is a curry and craft beer collaboration. Babu Ji brings the curry and Freddie brings the beer. A curry and a pint of craft beer for only $26, there is only special curry and craft beer combination on the night.

As part of Pint of Origin in Good Beer Week, there will be 13 wonderful craft beers from UK on offer this week.

Come and enjoy a night out at this unique venue.

Meet Alan and Ian at the reserved tables.

Wed, 16 May

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 15 May

Chloes Bar, First Floor, Young and Jacksons, cnr Flinders Street and Swanston Street, Melbourne

Come and join us for a semi-formal birthday bash for host Ian on his birthday today and also to celebrate the social club anniversary.

To celebrate this birthday bash at Chloe's Bar, it will be a semi-formal event to add a bit of style into the occasion.

Members can invite friends, just email us and we can adjust your booking and book in your friends.

Join us for very special semi-formal birthday drinks at Chloe's Bar exclusively reserved for Fun, Food and Friendship and the Melbourne Social Club in one of oldest and most iconic pubs in Melbourne in their upstairs area.

Chloe's Room is located on the first floor that enjoys comfortable couches, boutique beers, fine wine, unique cocktails and unrivalled views of Melbourne's most iconic sights. This is the home of the famous 'Chloe' who has graced the bar walls of Young and Jackson for over a century.

Members and friends will receive a free beer or wine on arrival.

Meet us at our reserved birthday area.

Thu, 17 May

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Wed, 16 May

near Chapel Street and High Street, Windsor

*** This party is limited to the regular hosts of the club for all their help organising events this year and special birthday guests ***

We are hosting a birthday for hosts and birthday guest with a casual drinks and nibbles night. It will a party to celebrate the anniversary of the club and the birthday of host Ian,

There will be a mix of red and white wines, soft drinks and dips. It is a great way to thank the hosts for helping arrange events by having a party and enjoy a few wines or a few beers.

This is a free event and limited to hosts and invited birthday guests, invites sent separately. It will be a drinks nibbles casual event and it will be possible to head out to dinner afterwards in Chapel Street or order pizzas(although the party kept going til late in previous years.)

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

Sat, 19 May

3.30pm - 7.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Fifth Province, 3/60 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

Join us as we pay another visit to Fifth Province in St Kilda for Sunday lunch and drinks.

This Irish bar offers a warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere with live music on Sunday.

The bar serves authentic, freshly made Irish food with a variety of savoury Irish dishes.

During Good Beer Week, the bar will be hosting Pint of Origin from Ireland with over eight tap beers showcasing some of the leading craft brews from Ireland.

Also, the other usual Irish beers will also be on hand as well as that fantastic Irish pub fare that 5th Province is known for.

The venue is very close to the St Kilda tram lines (16 and 96) and it is the perfect place for a quiet pint, a tasty meal or a lively music session with a warm, friendly Irish welcome.

Meet Alan and Ian at the Funff tables.

Sun, 20 May

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 19 May

More information coming soon

We will be arranging a Friday Night drinks for this night, more information coming soon

Fri, 25 May

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

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 and Ian at Federation Square at 9 am directly opposite the tram stop on St Kilda Road.

Sat, 26 May

9.00am - 12.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 25 May

Village Cinemas, Jam Factory, 500 Chapel Street, South Yarra.

With the ski season rapidly approaching what better way to get inspired than the latest instalment of Warren Millers classic annual extreme skiing films - "Line of Descent”.

This year's film travels the globe by land, air, and sea exploring the ties that bind ski culture.

The films exotic ski destinations with some of the world’s best extreme skiers and snowboarders at locations all over the world.

A ski and travel expo and bar will be open before the screening with the movie starting at 6pm. Look for David aka Cycling Dave and Ian near the box office at 5.30pm.

Please note the early cut-off date, FunFF is buying tickets for this event, so we can sit in a group for the 6pm session.

Sun, 27 May

5.30pm - 8.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Prepayment required for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Wed, 23 May

Glamp Bar, 267 Little Collins St, 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 Lions Den at one of newest bars in Melbourne, the Glamp Bar.

Melbourne is full of surprises, but we are pretty sure that there is no other bar in the city quite as spectacular as Melbourne glamping (that is glamorous camping for the newbies) bar, Glamp.

The bar is situated on Little Collins Street in the space above modern African restaurant. Glamp is the only venue in Melbourne that will let you drink mouth-watering cocktails and nibble on African-style snacks under safari-style canvas.

Usual beer and wine options are also available.

The space has three distinctive areas, a spacious seating area inside a stunning safari tent, an open bar with enough space for a boogie, and a cosy private seating area that is hidden behind Heavyweight, the resident rhino. Join us in the Lions Den.

Selected cocktails are only TEN BUCKS all night on Thursdays, and members will receive a special cocktail shot on arrival from the bar tender.

If you are beginning to feel peckish, the bars recently revamped food menu delivers the goods. Two cheese and charcuterie boards have been added as sharing options, as well as a variety of savoury cigars made from Tunisian pastry that make for tasty vego and meat-lovers snacks. Overdosed on the cheese?

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, and wine offers.

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

Meet at the check-in desk in the Lion's Den area

Thu, 31 May

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: FREE

Abory Bar, 1 Flinders Walk, Melbourne

Come and say Farewell as we send one of our own on an epic adventure!!!

Shelley is pulling up roots and heading to Cambodia where she will be teaching English to the Cambodian children. Come and say farewell as she sets out on her epic adventure.

Arbory Bar & Eatery is a lively all-day outdoor bar and eatery located between Melbourne’s heritage listed Flinders Street Station and the world famous Yarra River, at the epicentre of Melbourne’s riverside arts and entertainment precinct.

The venue boasts over one hundred meters of absolute and uninterrupted river frontage, and situated beneath a line of iconic plane trees, Arbory Bar & Eatery caters to a wide variety of tastes, offering guests a considered, craft focused and comfort driven food and beverage selection all the way from early morning through to late evening.

The area is sheltered with heaters so there is no worry of being cold.

Meet Nicole in at the reserved area. As this is Shelley’s farewell we may move to another venue after this.

Sat, 2 June

1.00pm - 6.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 1 June

Dr Watson's Bar, 417 Collins Street, Melbourne

Welcome to the one of the newest bars in town, Dr Watson Bar that is situated above our favourite trivia haunts, the Sherlock Holmes Inn. The bar has been open since the 1st July and is a great spin-off from the Sherlock Holmes located beneath this bar.

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.

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.

It is an great addition to extend the ever popular Sherlock Holmes and create Dr Watsons Bar.

So come and check out the Baker Street vibe with us.

Meet Wayne at the reserved area.

Fri, 8 June

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 7 June

PTV Hub - Southern Cross Station

This weekend trip is sold out, please email us to go on waiting list.

Saturday 9th to Monday 11th June

Since 1974, thousands of people have descended on Rutherglen for one of the biggest wine festivals in the country. A general admission ticket to Winery Walkabout gets you access to wine tastings, live music, entertainment, tours and more at over 17 wineries, making for an epic jam-packed, fun-filled long weekend!

Many wineries also set up markets, food vans, masterclasses, buffet breakfasts, dinners, VIP tasting areas and more. Winery Walkabout is the best way to get to know Rutherglen and enjoy the atmosphere with your friends.

There's a reason people have been coming back for Walkabout for over 40 years - find out for yourself. Our exclusive trip sold out last year,

Our price gets you travel to and from Albury, two nights twin share accommodation and shuttle buses around the festival. We have booked six twin share rooms that each sleeps two people at the Mantra Hotel. We will take the regional bus to Rutherglen with shuttles from there to the wineries.

We will start the weekend with a train trip to Albury at 12.00 getting in at 4pm (we will have reserved seats this is included in the price). Once in Albury we will have time for a rest and a wander around before dinner (yet to be organised). All food and wine will be at your own expense.

On Sunday morning we will have an early breakfast and jump on the bus to take us to the festival where we will get another shuttle to get us out to the wineries.

On Monday we will have a relaxing start and take the 12.45 train back to Melbourne and are due to arrive back around 5pm.

There is a strong presence of costumes so if you wish to dress up for the festival you are most welcome to. We will work out a theme once we know who’s coming.

The festival booked out in record time last year so get in early.

Meet Nicole at the PTV Hub at Southern Cross Station.

Sat, 9 June

11.45am - 8.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A