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Coming back to 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.

Lunch specials and team dining ideas

Chancery Lane

Indulge in a decadent celebratory feast. A night of European-style indulgence awaits! From $150pp.

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Cheap eats and 3pm treats

Melbourne's best lunches under $15

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

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Melbourne's best cheap eats

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

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Melbourne’s best Korean street toast cafes

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

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Where to find Melbourne's best sandwiches

Try the city's best Korean street toast, katsu sando, vegan toasties and more.

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After-work dining

The best new restaurants in Melbourne

Find Melbourne's best new spots for festive dining, Christmas parties and more.

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The best dining pop-ups in Melbourne

Find secret bars, basement hideaways and exclusive dining experiences for your Christmas catch up.

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The ultimate guide to bottomless dining in Melbourne

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

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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.

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Best bars for Friday drinks

Melbourne's best rooftop bars

Schedule in a festive season rooftop sesh at QT rooftop, Good Heavens, Transit and more.

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Where to find the best happy hour deals in Melbourne

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

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Where to find the best espresso martinis in Melbourne

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

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Melbourne's best beer gardens

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

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Weeknight events, exhibits and post-work adventures

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical returns to Melbourne in 2023.

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THE LUME Melbourne

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

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The ultimate guide to Flash Forward

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

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MPavilion

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

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Last updated on Tue 20 Sep 2022

Celebrate Christmas in the City Start exploring

Christmas events

From pretty projections to pop-up street parties, celebrate with a season of festive events.

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Christmas gift finder

Find the perfect pressie for your special people with gift ideas for all budgets and interests.

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Christmas guides

Discover the best shopping spots, Christmas catch-up ideas and tips for the festive season.

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Where to find Melbourne's best Nutella desserts

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

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BlackBall ChinaTown

Serving a selection of authentic Taiwanese desserts and teas.

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Casa del Gelato

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

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Aqua S

Japanese-inspired soft-serve ice cream and a selection of flavoured fairy floss.

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