Sherlock Holmes, 415 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD

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 and Ian at the reserved table for a fun trivia night.

Tue, 1 September

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Fathers Day

On Sunday, we usually organise a Sunday lunch that will be moved to next week, so that everyone can enjoy Fathers Day

Sun, 6 September

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Bobbie Peels, 351 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne

We will be heading for North Melbourne for the bar of the month to a great pub known for its cozy atmosphere,beer garden, friendly staff, great food, impressive wines and a wide selection of craft and imported ales.

This iconic charming historic pub with rooftop established over 160 years ago has great online reviews with a steak night on Thursday featuring two options with sides, sauces and wine to match, priced from $30.

The venue is named after a British prime minister and has been refurbished into a stylish contemporary public house.

The venue is well served by public transport.

Meet Christine and Alan at the reserved tables.

Thu, 10 September

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Wed, 9 September

Freehouse, 118 Rokeby Street, Collingwood

Join us for Sunday lunch at a newly converted warehouse that has room for 170 guests with different function areas including a private dining room and a pool table.

The venue has fantastic online reviews and well liked by the locals and guests with a new community feeling in a redeveloped warehouse.

The food is highly recommended with great online reviews as well as great service, atmosphere and new design. The dining style has a South American slant as well as steaks, ribs, burgers, pork, lamb and fish dishes.

The drinks range from Victorian wines and local craft beer to premium spirits and seasonal cocktails.

Meet Alan and Christine at the reserved tables.

Sun, 13 September

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 12 September

Railway Hotel, 29 Chapel Street, Windsor

Join us for a mid-month trivia at the Railway Hotel that has been recognised by The Age as one of their Top 10 Pubs in previous years and has great online reviews.

The venue has some great food options and a spectacular deck bar with views of the city and it has Shit Pub Trivia (that is a real name!) with great weekly prizes to be won.

Enjoy one of the best steak nights on Chapel Street with a 250g Porterhouse cooked to your liking with chips, salad and a selection of sauces and mustards for only $25.

​There is a happy hour until 7pm that includes beer, wine and spirits options.

Other dining options include many favourite pub classics such as our Railway Burger, Fish and Chips, Lemon Pepper Calamari, schnitzel and chicken parma. But also spaghetti smoked salmon, pork sandwich, steak sandwich and fish tacos.

The Railway Hotel is next to Windsor railway station also beside Tram 78 stop and is also very close walking distance from stops on either Tram 5 or Tram 6.

Trivia Night, Steak Night and Happy Hour - Count me in - Book Now.

Join Ian, Christine and Alan at reserved area upstairs in the main bar area.

Wed, 16 September

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 15 September

Outside PTV Hub, Ground Floor at Southern Cross Station

Join us for a popular day trip to the picturesque village of Woodend about an hour from Melbourne by train to enjoy lunch at the Holgate Brewhouse and visit the rural village of Woodend.

The Holgate Brewhouse has a good range of pub meals and has good online reviews and we have booked lunch inside the venue for 1pm. The venue has changed its menu last year and we enjoyed this new menu on our last visit.

The venue has a sunny patio area at the front which is a great spot for good weather and a few drinks. It is also a brewery, public bar, restaurant and hotel under a single roof, so relax and kick-back in the friendly atmosphere of the cosy bar, lounge or patio area.

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.

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. If you are driving directly, please add a comment in your booking.

Meet Alan and Ian at the PTV Hub located on the Ground Floor at Southern Cross (Spencer St) railway station at 10.40am for a 11.02am train departure and return on the 4.23pm train from Bendigo. Note other return trains are available about an hour apart if we decide to stay later.

Sun, 20 September

10.40am - 5.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 19 September

Flying Fox, 396 Bridge Road, Richmond

Come and join your social club friends for a fun night out in Richmond at a warm neighbourhood hangout with classic British atmosphere including a front bar, pool table, darts and an upstairs dining room.

The venue combines the charm of a classic London pub with the warmth of a Richmond local. Enjoy drinks, bar snacks and casual dining in the Front Bar or dine in their bistro for the more elevated dining experience with full table service.

Expect elevated British and European leaning pub fare, playful cocktails, independent beers, Australian and European wines, plus pool and plenty of character.

Standout menu items include the Scotch eggs, Welsh rarebit, pork and leek pies, and the popular Sunday roast.

The venue has great online review for staff, atmosphere and pub grub.

Meet Alan, Christine and Ian at our reserved tables

Wed, 23 September

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 22 September

Public Holiday in Melbourne

The AFL Grand Final holiday is the newest public holiday in the state of Victoria. The date of the holiday is on the Friday preceding the Australian Football League Grand Final. The holiday is also referred to as “AFL Grand Final Friday”.

Fri, 25 September

TBA - TBA

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

More details coming soon.

We are planning a visit to a pub to watch the AFL Grand Final, more details coming soon.

Sat, 26 September

TBA - TBA

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

More information coming soon

We are planning an end of month event that falls on Wednesday night, more information coming soon.

Wed, 30 September

TBA - TBA

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Sherlock Holmes, 415 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD

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 and Ian at the reserved table for a fun trivia night.

Tue, 6 October

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Corner of Collins Street and Swanston Street, Melbourne

*** Note the meeting spot is Collins Street and Swanston Street due to Melbourne Marathon ***

Join us on our exclusive tour to the Shedfest festival that visits some of the smaller winemakers in the Yarra Valley which has plenty of entertainment, food and wine to enjoy.

Every year, on the second weekend in October, the winemakers open their sheds for fabulous food, fine wine, live music and entertainment. Our Shedfest wine tour has sold out in previous years, so we suggest to book early if you wish to attend.

It is the perfect way to meander around the boutique wineries and savour great food, wine and music.

With over a dozen wineries should be participating this year, it is the perfect way to enjoy local produce and the most exquisite local wines.

With expertly matched cuisine, wine tastings and music, you can plan your day progressing from appetizers to dessert with dishes around $10 - $25 to enjoy a range of food options at each winery.

Our exclusive tour will depend on the weather on the day but we plan to visit wineries that will be different to Shortest lunch festival held in June.

We plan to visit 4 or 5 wineries on Sunday in our exclusive tour with the proposed route to be announced. We may change the order or change a winery depending on the weather on the day.

The price includes return transport from Melbourne, transport around our selected wineries and festival entry price for the day that includes tastings at each of the selected wineries and a complimentary tasting glass. All meals at own expense.

Meet Ian at 9.15 on corner of Collins and Swanston, the Town Hall area. Enjoy a coffee before we leave at 9.40am. The return time is approximate due to traffic, weather and festival activities.

Sun, 11 October

9.15pm - 6.15pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Prepayment required for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 10 October

Hofbrauhaus, 18-28 Market Lane, Melbourne CBD

*** Please only book if you can 100% attend this event ***

Come and join your social club friends for a fun night out with delicious German food, plentiful German bier, schnapps, dancing and live music in true Bavarian style. Both a la carte and set menu dining are available with live entertainment that creates a unique atmosphere for a fantastic night.

Hofbrauhaus is the only German restaurant of its kind in the centre of Melbourne and is a city centre landmark!

Good Hearty German food, top entertainment and great Alpine atmosphere, not to mention plenty of bier and schnapps, makes Hofbrauhaus a great place for enjoy in the month of Ocktoberfest.

Their menu is packed with great authentic German food including Schnitzels, Sausages, Potatoes and Meat in generous portions.

Bier Steins at Hofrabauhaus are no mere decoration. The staff will keep yours filled and busy. On tap German bier favourites include, HB Original, HB Dunkel, Spaten and Paulaner.

Meet Alan and Christine at our reserved table

Fri, 30 October

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 29 October

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 social Melbourne Christmas Day Picnic Lunch in Queen Victoria Gardens and meet new people in Melbourne this Christmas. This will be the 19th year that the Christmas Day Picnic has been run and we expect over 100 people to attend, if numbers are similar to pre-covid years.

There will be no snow but a great place to meet others not participating in the traditional family Christmas in Melbourne.

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

Join the Melbourne Social Club for a relaxed Christmas Day lunch under a shady tree for a free event on Christmas Day to help you meet some new friends in Melbourne at Christmas.

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 Christmas Day social group in Melbourne will be located under a shady tree directly opposite the Arts Centre where you can walk directly down from the Arts Centre Tram stop located on St Kilda Road. It is easy walking distance from Flinders Street train station.

Look for the Melbourne Social Club banner hanging from the tree in Queen Victoria Gardens, walk down into the gardens from the Arts Centre Tram stop on St Kilda Road opposite the NGV/Arts Centre.

A Happy Christmas text will be send on Christmas Eve so you can reply to this text message if needed.

Meet Ian from Melbourne Social Club / Fun, Food and Friendship social group, and enjoy a Christmas Day picnic lunch and meet others on the day.

Fri, 25 December

NOON - 3.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: FREE

OPEN TO EVERYONE

Booking closes on:
Thu, 24 December