Neighbours star Nicky Whelan puts on a busty display on red carpet with new Sydney bar manager boyfriend Steven Hiles at Bar Bambi in Melbourne

Nicky Whelan has taken her new romance to the red carpet.

The Neighbours star posed up a storm alongside Steven Hiles at RIXX Eyewear's 8th birthday at Bar Bambi in Melbourne on Saturday night.

The 43-year-old was all smiles as she cuddled up to the tattooed bar manager from Sydney .

Nicky opted for a sheer black blouse with a plunging neckline that showed off a little bust.

She added a pair of wide-legged trousers in a pale grey tone along with neutral pointed heels.

The actress chose a clean makeup look with a peachy lipstick and wore her blonde pixie cut swopped off her face.

She skipped the accessories, letting her outfit do the talking, but for a brightly coloured bracelet.

Steven meanwhile wore a black shirt with a bold white print along with a cap and dark skinny jeans, along with work boots.

The couple were potted getting up close and personal outside Barney's Beanery in West Hollywood earlier this year.

The pair appeared completely engrossed in each other, sharing intimate moments that didn't go unnoticed by onlookers.

Nicky and Steven are understood to have reportedly been going strong after sharing their first photo together to social media in December last year.

In the happy snap, the pair are seen posing for a photo with Bar Bambi owner Nick Russian.

Nicky was previously linked to actor Frank Grillo.

The couple previously called it quits on their relationship after dating for about 18 months.

In November, Frank was asked by a photographer outside West Hollywood restaurant Craig's if he was dating the Aussie actress, and he said: 'No, that's over. I'm single.'

Nicky married former NFL player Kerry Rhodes in October 2017, but they separated six months later.

The blonde beauty famously played the role of Pepper Steiger in Neighbours from 2006 until 2007.

She went on to carve out a career for herself in Los Angeles, and has starred in movies such as Hall Pass and The Wedding Ringer.

Nicky often speaks about her passion for boxing, regularly sharing photos and videos on Instagram.