Due to current restrictions in Melbourne, events and businesses may be impacted. Please check before attending and follow advice from the Victorian Government.
Back in the office? Here's what's open.
Heading back to work? Then it's time to get up to speed on the best spots for eating, drinking and all-round adventuring. We've found cheap lunches, happy hour deals, hidden cafes and more. Federal Coffee at the iconic GPO are even giving away free lattes to welcome you back! Swing by on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11am and 12pm for a java fix.
Lunch, coffee and 3pm treats
Melbourne's best lunches under $15
Fuel up on pho, ramen, stacked sandos and more without breaking the bank.
The ultimate guide to Melbourne's hole-in-the-wall cafes
We found Melbourne's tiniest cafes in laneways, under train tracks and on top of traffic islands.
Where to find Melbourne's best sandwiches
These tasty sandwiches put a gourmet spin on an old favourite
The best Korean street food in Melbourne
Find the best Korean food in Melbourne, from fried chicken to stacked whipped cream desserts.
Travel the world with Melbourne's best local food spots
Eat the city's best Thai, Italian, Korean food and more at these global restaurants.
Where to find the best ice cream in Melbourne
Where to find Melbourne's best gelato, fro-yo, ice cream and more.
Where to find Melbourne's best Nutella desserts
Nutella loaded waffles, crepes, doughnuts, pizza and more.
Perfect bars for knock off drinks
Where to find the best happy hour deals in Melbourne
Featuring cheap cocktails, food discounts, bottomless fun and more.
Where to find the best margaritas in Melbourne
Where to find the best traditional margaritas, fruity fusions, $10 cocktails and more.
Where to get the best spritzes in Melbourne
From aperol to gin spritz and more, this summer cocktail sensation reigns supreme for another year.
10 rooftop bars and eateries you can book
The city is opening up, the weather is warming up, and the best bevs in town are right upstairs.
After-work dining
The best new restaurants in Melbourne
Find Melbourne's best new spots for dining, drinking and more.
Outdoor dining pop ups and parklets
Find mini green parklets and laneway-wide takeovers spilling onto the streets.
Melbourne's best new restaurants you might have missed
These brand new hidden gems are the best way to rediscover Melbourne.
Must-visit pop up bars and eateries
Your guide to the must-visit pop-up bars and eateries to visit this summer.
Events, exhibits and post-work adventures
What's free in Melbourne this month
Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.
Melbourne's unmissable winter events
Grab the diary – you’ll want to lock in every one of these major events.
Pop-up and outdoor cinemas in Melbourne
Find the best rooftop cinema, pop-up theatres and free movies.
The best dog-friendly staycations in Melbourne
From hotels to fine dining, Melbourne's just better when you can bring your dog.
How to experience the best of NYC in Melbourne
Cocktails, bagels and thrift store fashion. Here's how to find the best of New York in Melbourne.
Things to do in the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Live music, outdoor cinema and free walks are all on offer.
4 Jan - 31 Dec
Becoming You: An incomplete Guide
An exhibition of Australian coming-of-age stories.
11 Jan - 31 Dec
Worlds Immersive at Melbourne Museum
Art and science collide with mesmerising imagery and soundscapes in this 5-minute film.
11 Feb - 13 Jun
Gabriella Hirst: Darling Darling
A video art installation that investigates the nature of environmental care and neglect.
Last updated on Tue 27 Apr 2021
Get to the city or get
We’ve got every FOMO-worthy Melbourne event and experience in one place.
Sign up to What's On weekly
Thanks for signing up!
Discover more
Casa del Gelato
An award-winning gelati shop that has been making delicious ice cream on Lygon Street since 1980.
Hidden spaces in Melbourne
Melbourne is crammed with hidden spaces, nooks and crannies. Here are some gems you may have missed.