Outside PTV Hub, Ground Floor at Southern Cross Station

Join us for a day trip to the picturesque village of Woodend about an hour from Melbourne by train to enjoy lunch inside the iconic, restored 19th century Holgate Brewhouse and visit the rural village of Woodend.

Woodend has cosmopolitan cafes, book stores an eclectic shopping mix of old and new wares for all tastes, including the award winning vanilla slices at Bourkies Bakehouse, local gourmet treats from the village delis, local fruit and organic veggies and all manner of options for barista quality coffee.

The Woodend Brewhouse combines a brewery, public bar, restaurant and hotel under a single roof, relax and kick-back in the friendly atmosphere of the cosy bar and lounge.

Please make sure your Myki is topped up with the correct fare or purchase a V-line ticket for the journey. We will order lunch on the day at the Holgate Brewhouse with all food and drinks at own expense with a booking at 1pm.

Meet Alan and Ian at the PTV Hub located on the Ground Floor near WH Smith at Southern Cross (Spencer St) railway station at 10.45am for a 11.06am train departure and return on the 4.18pm train from Bendigo. Note other return trains are available about an hour apart if we decide to stay later.

Sun, 5 December

10.45am - 5.25pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 4 December

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, 7 December

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Taco Bill, 375 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne

Come and enjoy a great night out Mexican style at Taco Bills, famous for traditional Mexican food like burrito, fajitas, nachos, tacos, enchilidas and of course their famous frozen margaritas made from silver tequila, triple sec and their own secret lemon-lime recipe blended into an icy sensation.

This restaurant has many great online reviews for its Mexican food, staff, service and great atmosphere. Mexican food is not always hot and Taco Bill prepares its food subtly spiced unless requested to include the hotter flavours that are available.

Taco Bill is a wholly-owned Australian company since 1967 that has won many awards for its Mexican dining, so enjoy a Mexican style night out!

Meet Alan and Christine at the reserved table.

Thu, 9 December

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Wed, 8 December

Coffee Stand outside the Arts Centre, St Kilda Road, Melbourne

Enjoy an incredible Christmas full Day Yarra Valley Wine Tour for under $100 for a special Christmas winery tour with some of our favourite wineries.

Taste fine wines at Oaktree Vineyard, Coldstream Hills Winery and Many Hands Winery and enjoy a pub lunch at the Coldstream Brewery.

We will visit Oaktree Vineyard that is a Boutique Estate producing premium, cool climate wines of unique character and exceptional quality that specialises in Pinot Noir, Rose and Cabernet Sauvignon.

ColdStream Brewery is a relaxed venue where we can enjoy the restaurant and full bar located at the gateway to the Yarra Valley. There is a mix of traditional pub food, fantastic pizzas, burgers, steak and a selection of homemade desserts.

After lunch, we head to Coldstream Hills Winery for a presentation of their sensational wines. This presentation will take place up at the winery with the backdrop of the valley that has to be seen to be believed. This is a real treat as it is definitely one of the the best views in the whole valley and the some highly rated wines.

At Many Hands Winery, we will taste some more award winning wines enjoying another great view through its expansive windows overlooking the Warramate Hils.

We have put this trip together on request from our members, and last wine trip sold out and we expect this to be another popular trip, so we advise to to book early.

The price includes wine tastings and return transport and please note that this trip has lunch at own expense at the Coldstream Brewery with multiple pub meal options available.

Meet Ian and Nicole at the coffee stand outside the Arts Centre.
Tour leaves at 9.40am sharp so enjoy for an early coffee if you wish at own expense.

Sun, 12 December

9.15am - 5.45pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Le Tej, 70-74 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne

Join us for some fine Indian cuisine on the edge of Melbourne CBD close to Flagstaff Gardens, a hidden jewel serving great Indian cuisine in West Melbourne.

The venue serves a fine Indian dining experience at a reasonable price and has some great on-line reviews and a relaxed place to enjoy classic curries, tandoori and banquets.

Enjoy some Indian delights in this Christmas curry of the month

Meet Ian and Alan at the reserved table

Thu, 16 December

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Wed, 15 December

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, 19 December

4.30pm - 8.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Sporting Globe, 288 Bridge Road, Richmond

Join us for Christmas drinks at a bar known for its food and service in this classic Richmond style pub that has a range of Aussie pub food including NY buffalo wings and signature sauces, burgers, steaks and parmas.

Wednesday is a parma specials night with MVP parma for 15.90 and loaded parmas for 19.90. Drinks specials also include 8.90 pints and jam jars for 9.90.

It has been recommended by one of members that live in the area, so we are going to make a group visit. The venue has good online reviews, outdoor seating, a large rooftop deck and a good place to watch sports.

Meet Alan, Christine and Ian at the reserved table(s).

Wed, 22 December

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Esplanade Hotel, 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda

Join us for Christmas Day Lunch at the iconic Espy which is a must visit pub and nothing quite like this pub exists anywhere else in Melbourne, so a great place to enjoy Christmas Day Lunch and drinks.

The re-imagined Espy has a unique vibe and is full fun, food, laughter, music, drinks, cocktails. Many members have visited the The Espy on Christmas Day, so we are looking forward to enjoying a truly Melbourne experience at Christmas.

The Espy has been completed revamped now boasting 3 stages with 12 bars and 2 restaurants and enjoys an iconic backdrop overlooking St Kilda Beach and St Kilda Pier.

We will visit the main bar area that will have some pub classics, stone fired pizzas and a collection of snacks. The complete full menu will not be available on Christmas Day.

Whilst our lunch table is reserved for 2 hours, we can explore The Espy after lunch, please try to arrive on time on Christmas Day lunch.

Note our booking will close 2 days before Christmas to confirm the number of members attending with The Espy.

Meet Ian at our reserved table for Christmas Lunch in the main bar area on the group floor.

Sat, 25 December

12.30pm - 2.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 23 December

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

Join us for our popular members end of year drinks in the in The Cells area at the Royal Melbourne Hotel exclusively reserved for Fun, Food and Friendship and the Melbourne Social Club in this heritage listed building.

The Cells at RMH is one of the best-kept secrets in Melbourne built in 1889, so join us for our end of year drinks at this impressively unique social entertainment space.

We will be stepping inside the original bluestone heritage-listed Cell-block that was a temporary home to some of Melbourne’s most infamous characters. The Cells will be our self-contained space with private bathrooms and adjacent Wardens Lounge room that was once the site of the Melbourne City West police station.

We have visited the RMH many times and this is will be the first experience for us in the cell block area. The venue has friendly staff and a range of drinks and pub food to enjoy as well as a Christmas menu that includes crispy pork belly, salmon, roast lamb rump and desserts. There is also a wide range of pizzas for only $15 and pasta dishes from $18.

This historic venue is located near the intersection of Bourke Street and King Street and is close to Southern Cross Station.

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

Wed, 29 December

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 28 December

TBC

We are currently looking at options for a NYE event in Melbourne or inner suburbs.

Many venues still have not released their NYE event information yet.

As always, we are also open to suggestions from our members, just email us.

Fri, 31 December

TBA - TBA

Non-Members / Guests: N/A