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.

Cheap eats and 3pm treats

Melbourne's best lunches under $15

Melbourne's best lunches under $15

Fuel up on pho, ramen, stacked sandos and more without breaking the bank.

Melbourne's best cheap eats

Melbourne's best cheap eats

Pizza by the slice, cheap happy hour deals and more.

Melbourne’s best Korean street toast cafes

Melbourne’s best Korean street toast cafes

Load up on buttery brioche with gilgeori toast and K-sandwiches from these Melbourne cafes.

Where to find Melbourne's best sandwiches

Where to find Melbourne's best sandwiches

Try Melbourne's best reubens, Korean sandwiches, Japanese fruit sando and deli slices.

After-work dining

The best new restaurants in Melbourne

The best new restaurants in Melbourne

Find Melbourne's best new spots for drinking, dining and all-round good times.

The best dining pop-ups in Melbourne

The best dining pop-ups in Melbourne

Find secret bars, summer markets and exclusive dining experiences for your next catch up.

The ultimate guide to bottomless dining in Melbourne

The ultimate guide to bottomless dining in Melbourne

Eat and drink your heart out with unlimited brunches, lunches and cocktails.

Where to eat near Marvel Stadium and the MCG

Where to eat near Marvel Stadium and the MCG

Heading to a game? Here’s where to stop off for pre or post-event feasting.

Best bars for Friday drinks

Melbourne's best rooftop bars

Melbourne's best rooftop bars

Schedule in a summer sesh at QT rooftop, Good Heavens, Fable, Transit and more.

Where to find the best happy hour deals in Melbourne

Where to find the best happy hour deals in Melbourne

Featuring cheap cocktails, food discounts, bottomless fun and more.

Where to find the best espresso martinis in Melbourne

Where to find the best espresso martinis in Melbourne

Try nitro cocktails, Vietnamese coffee bevs and more classic bittersweet treats.

Melbourne's best beer gardens

Melbourne's best beer gardens

Soak up the sunshine with riverside cocktails and ales among historic architecture.

Weeknight events, exhibits and post-work adventures

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne in 2023.

THE LUME Melbourne
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THE LUME Melbourne

Enter the world of Monet and Friends – an epic adventure into French Impressionism.

The ultimate guide to Flash Forward

The ultimate guide to Flash Forward

Explore Melbourne's iconic laneways and discover stunning new street art.

MPavilion
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MPavilion

Australia’s leading architecture and design event returns to Melbourne.

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The best brunch spots in Melbourne

The best brunch spots in Melbourne

Find bottomless brunch, Japanese breakfast sets, Sunday brunch spots and more.

The best Melbourne cafes for iced coffee

The best Melbourne cafes for iced coffee

Try Vietnamese iced coffee, yuzu spritzes and classic cold brew.

Melbourne’s best hidden laneway cafes

Melbourne’s best hidden laneway cafes

Head down these laneways to find leafy cafes, tiny hole-in-the-walls and hidden gem coffee roasters.

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Where to find Melbourne's best Nutella desserts

Where to find Melbourne's best Nutella desserts

Nutella loaded waffles, crepes, doughnuts, pizza and more.

BlackBall ChinaTown

BlackBall ChinaTown

Serving a selection of authentic Taiwanese desserts and teas.

Casa del Gelato

Casa del Gelato

An award-winning gelati shop that has been making delicious ice cream on Lygon Street since 1980.

The ultimate guide to Centre Place

The ultimate guide to Centre Place

Discover laneway lunch spots, boutique shopping and hole-in-the-wall cafes.