Budget Friendly Events Melbourne

Dinner @ Pincho Disco

Lets go out for some latin-inspired food. They have a few different set [menus](https://pinchodisco.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PD-FoodMenu-Jul2026.pdf). Let's do the simple one at $69 and if people want dessert or anything extra, you can order that on top. As usual a $20 deposit will be needed to secure your spot. this will be returned to you on the night or if you change your RSVP with at least 48hr notice. See you there! Priscila

Make Friends & Practice Languages at The Asian Beer Cafe

**Welcome to our Linguas Thursday Social + Language Exchange Meetup 🌍** We meet weekly at **Asian Beer Café** **Level 3, Melbourne Central** **211 La Trobe Street, Melbourne VIC 3000** We ask that you **purchase a drink at the bar** or **pay $3.5 at entry**. *** ### 💬 Find your people (New!) Looking to practice a specific language? Post in the discussion using: * **#LearnSpanish** * **#LearnEnglish** * **#TeachEnglish** * **#LearnJapanese** * etc. 👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect. *** ### 📲 Join our WhatsApp Community Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners: 👉 **Join here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ) *** ### ⏰ What to expect We consistently have **100–120 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups/Eventbrite/Facebook). People arrive at different times — **best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.** Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally. *** ### 🌏 Who attends? A mix of: * Native & non-native English speakers * International students * Backpackers & working holiday travellers * Professionals & expats * Local Australians You’ll meet people from: Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more. *** ### 🗣️ Why join? 👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English 👉 Meet people from around the world 👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations *** ### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social. 👉 You’ll get: * Free drinks (beer/soft drink) * Food (pizza, wedges, etc.) * A fun team to hang out with No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**. Interested? 👉 [www.Linguas.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer) *** 📲 **More info:** [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) or **@Linguas.AU**

FREE Bachata & salsa lesson! (plus: social dancing)

**IMPORTANT: Registration required!** Registration for free the free class is required! Without a registration, it's $20 per person. To register, please use the link below: Register here: [https://justeasiertogether.com/r/4q6fw4](https://justeasiertogether.com/r/4q6fw4) **Overview:** Join us for **Tromba Latin Fiesta at Ms Collins**, one of Melbourne's most popular weekly Latin dance nights. Everyone is welcome — whether you're completely new to Latin dancing or an experienced dancer. No partner is required, and the atmosphere is friendly, social, and beginner-friendly - it's also a great way to met new people. Enjoy an exciting night of **Cuban Salsa, Bachata, Salsa, Reggaeton, Merengue, and Latin party music** in the heart of Melbourne CBD. FREE **Dance Classes!:** All dance classes are FREE (if you have regsitered). **Class Schedule:** 🕗 **8:00 PM – FREE Beginner Bachata Class** 🕗 **8:00 PM – FREE Intermediate Cuban Salsa Class** 🕘 **9:00 PM – FREE Beginner Salsa Class** 🕘 **9:00 PM – FREE Intermediate Bachata Class** After the classes, stay for social dancing and meet new people while enjoying Latin music throughout the night. ⏰ **Classes start from:** 8:00 PM 💃 **Social dancing:** After classes until late **What to Expect** • Friendly and welcoming community • Beginner-friendly environment • No partner needed • Multiple dance styles and music throughout the night • Great way to meet new people and experience Melbourne's Latin dance scene **Dress Code:** Smart casual. **You will be refused entry if wearing:** • Gym wear • Singlets • Thongs • Athletic clothing Valid photo ID is required for entry. **Registration:** Registration is required for first-time attendees in order to get get a free class: [https://justeasiertogether.com/r/4q6fw4](https://justeasiertogether.com/r/4q6fw4)

Make New Friends: Social Walk (Dog-friendly)

**🐶 Make New Friends: Social Walk (Dog-Friendly)** Looking to make new friends in Melbourne? Come walk with us. 🌿 Join **Social Threads** and **Pawshare Club** for a relaxed afternoon where meeting new people feels easy (and having adorable dogs around definitely helps 🐕❤️). Whether you're new to Melbourne, looking to expand your social circle, or simply want to spend your Saturday outdoors, this is for you. This event is for **everyone**. Many people come without a dog and leave with new friends (and probably a few new furry ones too). ### ✨ What to expect 🐾 A relaxed community walk through Brosnan Community Park 💬 Fun conversation games designed to make talking to new people feel natural (no awkward networking!) 🐶 Lots of friendly dogs to meet and pat 🍪 FREE snacks for attendees 🦴 FREE dog treats ☕ Optional coffee afterwards for anyone who wants to keep hanging out Our events are intentionally designed so you don't have to worry about walking up to strangers - we'll help make introductions and create plenty of opportunities to connect. Come solo, bring a friend, or bring your pup! ## 📍 Event Details **📅 Date:** Saturday 1 August **🕑 Time:** 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM **📍 Location:** Brosnan Community Park, Coburg **🎟️ Tickets:** $5 Come for the walk. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new friends. ❤️ Limited spots available - we'd love to see you there! ## Hosted By **Social Threads** (@socialthreads.au) - a Melbourne not-for-profit creating meaningful social connection through welcoming community events where strangers become friends. **Pawshare Club** (@pawshareclub) - Melbourne pet care community helping pet owners connect and support each other with dog walking, pet sitting, and local pet care. (https://events.humanitix.com/make-new-friends)

Dinner at Gyoza Grill $20 deposit

This week we're out of area in Richmond at one of my personal favourites. Who's up for Japanese food? With their low priced menu and perpetual happy hour specials, not to mention perfectly cooked gyoza, yakitori chicken and fried chicken, you'll love what they have to offer. The dishes are smaller, but cheap enough that you can select more than one option and roughly pay the same price as a full meal elsewhere. They also have a full menu of sake so leave the car at home if that's your thing. Why not jump on board and I'll see you there. Unfortunately they don't have an online menu, but there are images below. https://www.instagram.com/gyozagrill/?hl=en A $20 non refundable deposit is required for this event and will be refunded on arrival. This minimises no shows. The deposit will be required 48 hours from RSVPing to the event or you will be moved removed from the event. Please make payment to the following account only if you are on the going list. BSB 013125 Account 150808654 Please let me know once payment is made. PLEASE USE YOUR NAME AND VENUE AS YOUR REFERENCE. Please only RSVP to an event if you fully intend to show. Pulling out of a dinner or another booked event (with a venue) on the day is a kick in the teeth for both the venue and the organiser. I understand there are instances where this is unavoidable, but you are short changing the venue on the revenue they are reliant upon, especially when it comes to paying their staff. It may be too late to rebook those tables with other patrons. Not to mention the stress this puts the organisers under. Please be considerate.

Meet New Friends | Fast Friends Melbourne (25-45)

Looking to meet new people without the awkwardness? Fast Friends is a hosted social experience that helps you meet like-minded ladies and gents through guided conversations, making it easy to build genuine friendships in just one evening. 🎟 Tickets Early Bird: AUD 10 Regular: AUD 15 Cash at the door: AUD 20 (pay your host, Rachel) Purchase your ticket here: [https://mel8thaug.eventbrite.co.uk](https://mel8thaug.eventbrite.co.uk) ✨ What to Expect Hosted Fast Friends experience Fun icebreakers to make conversations easy Reserved space exclusively for our group Happy Hour drinks Friendly atmosphere for solo attendees and first-timers 🕖 Evening Flow 7:00 PM – Arrival & Welcome Meet your host, Ivy, grab a drink, and settle in. 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM – Fast Friends Meet a variety of like-minded people through a series of short, guided conversations. From 8:30 PM – Open Mingling Stay, chat, and continue getting to know everyone. Good to Know * Designed for ladies and gents aged 25–50. * You're welcome to bring a lady friend free of charge if it helps you feel more comfortable. * This is a friendship and social event, not a dating event. * Members from our other Melbourne groups may also attend, creating an even more diverse and welcoming community. Why Tickets? Tickets help us reserve the right space, support our hosts, and provide a safe, well-organised experience for everyone. About Fast Friends For over 10 years, Fast Friends has helped people build meaningful friendships across 30+ cities through welcoming, hosted social events. Come on your own. Leave with new friends.

Peruvian & Chinese...

It’s time ! 60c Chicken Wings!!

The Jetsons

Trivia at the Co-Conspirators Brewpub - $20 deposit required

We liked it so much we decided to give it another try. Co-Conspirators is a small independent brewery and it's always great when we can support our local community. Come down for food, drinks and trivia. Don't think you know much trivia? You don't need all the answers, only a few. Join one of our tables for a fun night with old friends or new. A stress free relaxed night with some locals. There's trivia, food and a few drinks if that's your thing. We don't bite. A $20 deposit is required for this event and will be refunded on the night once you arrive. This is to cut down on no shows. The deposit is only refundable if you show up on the night, otherwise it will go toward Meetup fees. The deposit will be required 48 hours from RSVPing to the event or you will be moved removed from the event. Please make payment to the following account only if you are on the going list. Please note the bank details. BSB 013125 Account 150808654 Please let me know once payment is made. Please use your name and venue as reference. This is kind of important as I am collecting deposits for many events. And don't forget to check out our Facebook page. https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Northside-Explorers-113121036867952/?__nodl&refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fm.facebook.com%2Ffbrdr%2F274%2F113121036867952%2F&_rdr

Dinner at The Great Northern Hotel - $20 deposit required

We're back at the Great Northern for again for another great night. Wear your best frock. It's $20 burger night. Their classic GNH burger, Peri chicken or the love buds vegan burger. All for $20. Come join us for dinner and a chat in the heart of Carlton North (is there a heart of Carlton North?). Why not check out their menu. https://www.gnh.net.au/foodmenu A $20 non refundable deposit is required for this event and will be returned back to you on the night. This is to negate no shows. The deposit will be required 48 hours from RSVPing to the event or you will be moved removed from the event. Please make payment to the following account only if you are on the going list. Please contact me for bank details Please let me know once payment is made. PLEASE USE YOUR NAME AND VENUE AS YOUR REFERENCE. Please only RSVP to an event if you fully intend to show. Pulling out of a dinner or another booked event (with a venue) on the day is a kick in the teeth for both the venue and the organiser. I understand there are instances where this is unavoidable, but you are short changing the venue on the revenue they are reliant upon, especially when it comes to paying their staff. It may be too late to rebook those tables with other patrons. Not to mention the stress this puts the organisers under. Please be considerate.

Dinner and landdown under.