It's almost time to send off a wild year and with restrictions easing Melburnians are left wondering what to make of their New Year plans. Fireworks will be back and better than ever along with Australia's largest, colourful drone display, and to top it off you can admire it all as you dine outdoors.
Melbourne city council, the Victorian government and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival have joined forces to bring the city’s streets to life once again with open-air dining. Following the success of last year – the New Year Street Feasts event will see us celebrating with our loved ones over an alfresco meal throughout the city and supporting businesses who have done it tough this year.
Diners can head into the city and book experiences happening at seven city precincts including Little Bourke, Little Collins, Fed Square and more. The idea is that instead of hundreds of thousands of people gathering together to countdown to midnight, we will be able to celebrate over two days and people’s interactions over the city will be spread out.
These New Year Street Feasts will be inspired by the piazzas and squares dotted around Europe and will transport you elsewhere as you drink, dine and share many laughs.
Some of Melbourne’s best-loved venues are involved, including Bar Margaux, Bar Saracen, Flower Drum, Hazel, Izakaya Den, Lee Ho Fook and Tipo 00. Think everything from oysters and cocktails at one of Melbourne's latest bars Pearl Diver, to lemon aspen charred octopus at Torres Strait-inspired eatery Big Esso, or sit at the bar for lasagne and tiramisu at Pellegrini’s.
All bookings for restaurants are now open so be sure to reserve your spot as soon as possible via Melbourne Food and Wine Festival's website.