Conner Reeves’ comeback & $500 referral fee
Conner Reeves is on the comeback trail and inviting BRITlist readers to his new (and only second) album a listen. Vim Digital helped with the album launch and are offering BRITlist readers a cool $500 for successful client referrals.
The Cross – St Kilda
A true haven for not just Scots, but all Brits and Irish too - The Cross in St Kilda always has a cracking atmosphere as well as homely food and beers to match. They’re particularly well-known for their Scottish cooked breakfasts.
Fingal Beach Walk, Mornington Peninsula
Located in Cape Schanck on the Mornington Peninsula, if it’s peace, tranquility and the beauty of nature that you’re looking for then the Fingal Beach Walk just about ticks every box. A truly majestic walk where you barely bump into a soul.
“Where can I watch Premier League football in the city?”
Here at BRITlist we have a lovely little rundown of places within Melbourne CBD where you can watch Premier League football - or ‘the EPL’ if you’re Aussie/overly influenced by American culture.
Rob’s British Butchers – Dandenong
With all of the locations, places and establishments that BRITlist has visited, none are quite as British as Rob’s British Butchers in Dandenong. In fact, none will have been around as long as this butchery/shop/café hybrid.
Shalimar Indian Restaurant – Brighton
Shalimar Indian Restaurant on Bay Street in Brighton is indeed Melbourne’s oldest Indian restaurant. For this reason alone, every Brit should be making a pilgrimage to this palace of poppadoms, pilau rice and pasanda.
Olinda, Dandenong Ranges
Out of the many stunning spots situated within the Dandenong Ranges, Olinda is high-up on the list when it comes to places to visit. A popular weekend destination for many, there’s plenty on offer for such a small and quaint town.
“What are the best online groups for Brits?”
Due to sense of cultural familiarity, you’ll find many British ex-pats socialising with other British ex-pats. This can be facilitated through the plethora of online groups that bring Brits together in Melbourne. Discover those groups here.
Beechworth, High Country
As a much-loved tourist destination, Beechworth can offer all manner of attractions to families, friends, couples and single travellers. Also, it was the scene of a very famous 1989 music video for us Brits of a certain age…
“Where are the best beaches?”
For us Brits brought up on seaside visits to Blackpool and Bognor Regis, any of the beaches in Australia trump our humble offerings. That’s why for the BRITlist Melbourne cohort, a list of the best beaches in Melbourne is of particular interest.
European Grocery Store – Croydon
Situated on Main Street in Croydon, the European Grocery Store is roughly 30km to the east of Melbourne’s CBD. No matter which direction you’re travelling from, it’s a pleasurable and scenic drive if you’d like to make a visit.
The Lion & Wombat – St Kilda
Fast-becoming famous around Melbourne, ‘The Lion & Wombat’ in St Kilda has impressed all those who’ve visited this British/Australian establishment since it opened in 2023. So what’s the fuss all about?
Sherbrooke Forest, D’nong Ranges
The Eastern Sherbrooke Forest Walk is a top and inexpensive family day out - at any time of year. You can bookend your walk with breakfast or lunch at Grants on Sherbrooke while also taking a well-earned interval by visiting Cork at Cooks Corner.
“Where’s the best fish & chips?”
It’s the age-old question of Brits living in Oz. “Where can I get British fish & chips?”. To many Aussies, this insistence for the British version of what is just as common a takeaway dish over here may seem baffling or even picky. However, we do have good reason for this preference.
Piper Street Food Co. – Kyneton
Piper Street Food Co. are acclaimed producers of high quality, English pork pies. However, their daily-produced hot pies and pasties is what really caught our eye on their Instagram page. We took a trip to check them out.
Northern Git – Thornbury
Located on Thornbury High Street, ‘Northern Git’ has become an institution north of the Yarra. After all, they themselves proudly state that they are “bringing the North to the North”. Find out how in this BRITlist article.
Spotswood – a family day out
This curious little pocket of a suburb is often-overlooked by the Melbourne natives in favour of trendier, more well-known suburbs. But if you look closer, Spotswood can provide you with an unbeatable, fun, family day-out.
Can you solve the riddle to win $500?
BRITlist sports fans have been given an exclusive opportunity to win $500. What’s special about this opportunity is that is has not yet been promoted elsewhere - giving you, the BRITlist reader, the best chance of winning the cash prize.
“Where can I buy Scotch eggs?”
It's fair to say that Scotch eggs are very popular with Brits. However here in Melbourne (and in Australia generally) they are nowhere near as readily available as they are back in Blighty. Here’s a few places we know of where you can get your hands on a Scotch egg.
Micawber Tavern – Belgrave
Micawber Tavern is a well-established (over 100 years old) countryside haven located on the Monbulk Road in Belgrave. Well known for its tap beers, family menu and forest setting, a visit to Micawber Tavern never disappoints.