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 hours 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. Due to recent cafe closures, we will may not stop for breakfast inside anywhere, but we will stop for a take away coffee somewhere on our journey depending on availability on arrival time.

Meet David and Ian at Federation Square at 10 am directly opposite the tram stop on St Kilda Road. The maximum allowed on this ride is 10 people in total. Please stay away if you are suffering from any cold/cough symptoms.

Sat, 27 February

10.00am - 1.30pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 26 February

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

Enjoy an incredible exclusive full Day Bellarine Peninsula Wine Tour for under $100!

We have put this trip together on request from our members to enjoy another great wine region and have a reserved table in an excellent lunch in a spot overlooking the sea at The House of Jack Rabbit.

The price includes wine tastings and return transport.

Lunch at Jack Rabbit winery has a cafe style lunch with many meals for around $25 with lunch at own expense. Due to changes of cellar door operations and space restrictions, many wineries have changed options and not offering direct wine tasting options at the cellar door, we are currently securing bookings for the wineries and we will list as soon as possible but we have website opened bookings whilst we are booking the wineries.

On the way, home we plan to stop at a pub in Geelong, so expected time back to Melbourne is around 7pm.

Meet Ian at the coffee stand outside the Arts Centre.
Tour leaves at 9.45am sharp so enjoy for an early coffee if you wish at own expense.

Sun, 28 February

9.15am - 7.00pm

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 at the reserved table for a fun trivia night.

Tue, 2 March

6.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

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, a special for Wednesday night.

Come and enjoy a night out at this unique venue.

Meet Ian and Alan at the reserved tables.

Wed, 3 March

6.30pm - 8.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 2 March

Royal Standard Hotel, 333 William St, Melbourne

Tonight we are returning to an old favourite, The Royal Standard Hotel that was revamped to be a pub and offers a range of Italian inspired pubs meals with parmas only $15 tonight.

The venue is family owned and operated, classic Italian food prepared by the Chef individually to order and a pub adjoining the Bistro area. We have attended many times and enjoyed authentic food, reasonable prices and excellent service.

The venue is very close to Victoria Market and the Flagstaff train station.

Join hosts Ian and Chauffeur Dave at our reserved tables

Wed, 10 March

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 9 March

Turf Bar, 131 Queen St, Melbourne

St Paddy's Day is an Irish Tradition, so we have chosen a traditional pub with great atmosphere and good food as well as Guinness on tap to enjoy the evening. We have visited this pub on many occasions and has great on-line reviews.

The Turf is a great place to meet friends for drinks and enjoy a meal with a traditional pub menu including chargrill steaks, pizzas, parmas and extensive beers offering with over 20 types of local and imported beers.

Meet Ian and enjoy a great Irish tradition in our reserved booth area.

Wed, 17 March

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 16 March

Jukes, Level 1, Metropol precinct, Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank

For those that like a good sing along Jukes Karaoke Bar is fun hang out featuring the best of the 70's 80's and 90's music.

We have a reserved room where we can order drinks on a screen and pay as you go with all food and drinks delivered to our reserved room.

There is a mighty fine menu including cocktails, beers, ciders and sodas and some great fondue platters with either cheese or chocolate. Juke’s have got a platter of things to pick at from prawn cocktails to crudites and cabanossi, things you never knew existed this side of 1975.

Other fun menu items include the prawn star, swedish balls, rings on wings, antipasto pretzel dish, classic chicko roll,kiev balls, as well a mini burgers, mini hot dogs, chips, wedges and stone baked pizzas.

We will meet in the main bar which has a resident grand piano man playing some fine tunes. Afterwards, we can move into our reserved room booked at 6.45 for an hour but if the group is still buying drinks and food and still going with the singing, the party continues in the room.

Meet Nicole at the bar at 6.00pm for a fun night out located at Jukes in the Crown complex.

Fri, 19 March

6.00pm - 10.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Prepayment required for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 18 March

Il Gusto, 256 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 Il Gusto located right in the middle of Lygon Street at the heart of Italian restaurants. This iconic venue has been running for over 35 years and serves a great mix of home-made pasta, pizzas as well as steaks, veal and other Italian favourites. Enjoy the ambiance of Little Italy.

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.

Parking Options include Lygon Street Car park, 204-208 Lygon Street. There is also the old clock tower and the parking across from the old Windows hospital, one street back from Lygon (closer to Melbourne Uni).

Meet Albert at the venue.

Sat, 20 March

5.30pm - 8.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Fri, 19 March

Stomping Ground Brewery, 100 Gipps Street, Collingwood

The Stomping Ground Brewery is an independent brewery newly opened in Collingwood and boasts an onsite bar, restaurant and beer garden.

It already has some great reviews such as awesome beer, great food and warm atmosphere.

The bar has over twenty taps within its large kitchen and dining area with huge fireplaces.

Lunch has options that include a mix of share plates, large plates, mains and salads.

The venue is still evolving, so come along now and enjoy the hidden qualities of a new brewery.

Meet Alan at the venue with our reserved booking

Sun, 21 March

1.00pm - 4.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Sat, 20 March

Rooftop Bar, Young and Jacksons, cnr Flinders Street and Swanston Street, Melbourne

Join us for our end of month social drinks night at Young and Jacksons exclusively reserved for Fun, Food and Friendship and the Melbourne Social Club in one of oldest and most iconic pubs in Melbourne in their rooftop area.

Young and Jackson is Australia's most Iconic Hotel that has been beautifully restored and refurbished into a comfortable blend of boutique bar and classic pub, a perfect destination for our end of month social drinks.

This Melbourne institution is located on the vibrant corner of Swanston and Flinders street and is the perfect place to meet with friends and enjoy a few drinks opposite Flinders Street station.

Soak in the atmosphere and the views from the rooftop looking out to the MCG.

Meet us at the check-in desk in the rooftop area.

Thu, 25 March

6.30pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

PTV Hub, Ground Floor, Southern Cross Station

*** One spot available due to a cancellation***

Join us on a day trip to Castlemaine, a former gold mining town, located between the cities of Ballarat and Bendigo and situated in a valley at the junction of three creeks.

After travelling by train for just over an hour we will arrive in Castlemaine for lunch is at the wonderful Railway Hotel that has a real vintage feel of a bygone era incorporating a bistro, bar and outside verandah area.

Their award-winning bistro has great reviews and a seasonal menu is selected by their head Chef Brunno Rocha Melo.

Their steaks are aged in-house and source produce from local gamekeepers, organic growers, local potato farmers, cheese makers, olive groves and Brunno even catches his own trout!

The venue bakes its own bread and makes its own ice creams and sorbets. Dining options cater for everyone for those who desire a hearty pub meal to those that are looking for something a little special and adventurous.

After enjoying a great lunch, you can enjoy this old mining town, walking along historic streetscapes which are a reminder of its immensely rich gold mining days, with many magnificent public buildings located in Mostyn Street and Lyttleton Street.

We will have time visit the Art Gallery and Historical Museum or take a look at the Castlemaine Brewery that has a range of handcrafted beers.

Please ensure that your Myki has enough credit to make the trip or buy your own V-line ticket separately.

Meet Alan outside the PTV Hub located on the Ground Floor near WH Smith at Southern Cross (Spencer St) railway station at 9.45am for a 10.06 train departure.

We plan to arrive back in Melbourne around 5.25pm but there is a later train to arrive back at 6.09pm or 6.24pm, if there is a preference to stay later on the day.

Sat, 27 March

9.45am - 5.25pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 25 March

Golden Triangle, First floor, 123 Park Street, South Yarra

Join us as we pay a visit to The Golden Triangle Thai restaurant which serves traditional and modern Thai food in a relaxed setting. The menu features a wide range of options and is very reasonably priced.

This venue has very authentic Thai dishes and has great reviews on Urbanspoon and other food review websites.

The venue is located on the corner of Park Street and Domain Road in South Yarra, the number 58 tram stops right outside.

Meet Alan at the reserved tables.

Wed, 31 March

7.00pm - 9.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Tue, 30 March

Railway Hotel, 65 Gingell Street, Castlemaine

The Victorian Historic Railways is putting on a Night on the Orient Express!! We travel from Castlemaine to Maldon while viewing this classic 1974 film aboard their classic steam train.

We will open this up for individuals to book separately. Please book online for the railways experience and then book in here so that we can book a group for dinner together. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=700506&

If you want to stay in Castlemaine please make your own arrangements.

A welcome aboard glass of champagne sets the scene. A short introductory talk explains some of the background and actual events that led Agatha Christie to pen the novel.

We view the movie as our train slowly steams through the night to Maldon. Accompanied by the sights and sounds of our steam engine, the level crossing bells, the passing lights in the night, it is an unforgettable experience.

You are aboard the “Orient Express" - Murder on the Orient Express.

During the journey and at interval at Maldon the fully stocked bar is open and our stewards are on hand to offer a drinks' and snack service that Poirot would be proud of! On the return to Castlemaine watch Poirot use his little grey cells to solve the ultimate "whodunit".

Departs from platform 3 Castlemaine Station at 7.00pm and returns to Castlemaine at 10.00pm.

The atmospheric Railway Hotel just opposite the station in Gingell Street offers a 10% discount on their a la carte menu just for our passengers on movie nights.

To qualify for the meal deal, you must be dressed in appropriate 1920’s to 1930’s to 1940’s outfits and will be pre-booked. Boas, double-breasted suits and violin cases are quite acceptable.

Dinner starts at 5.30, and you must show your movie ticket. It’s a leisurely 2-minute walk to Platform 3

Choose to stay the night in Castlemaine or take the regional train to and from Southern Cross Station. There are trains every hour to Castlemaine during the day but the train back to Southern Cross will leave at 10.55pm and arrives at 00.55am. We are suggesting to stay in Castlemaine and choose your own accommodation, but have listed the return train as a possible alternative.

The price for this spectacular night is $95.00 plus booking fees which is for the train, movie and welcome drink. The intermission bar and dinner will be at own expense.

Please email us asap to let us know you are interested. Please also know if you are interested in staying the night or taking train back to Southern Cross on the night or if you might travel directly to Castlemaine.

Sat, 24 July

5.00pm - 10.00pm

Non-Members / Guests: N/A

Please book now & pay on the day for this event

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Booking closes on:
Thu, 15 July