Everything you can do right now to rediscover Melbourne
You've been away long enough. Melbourne's back in action with so much to do, see, eat and discover. Reignite your passion for the city with these ultimate live lists of the best free activities, pop-up bars, brand new restaurants and stunning staycations.
Plan your ultimate city adventure:
Arbory Afloat Turquoise Coast
Melbourne’s largest outdoor floating bar and restaurant reopens this October.
Melbourne's unmissable blockbuster events
Grab the diary – you’ll want to lock in every one of these major events.
The best Melbourne bars and restaurants you can book right now
Plan ahead and book into these venues that are ready to reopen after lockdown.
The ultimate guide to Melbourne's best markets
The best weekend markets, foodie markets, book markets and more.
Melbourne's best rooftop bars
Melbourne's best rooftop bars are back open - and some are now taking bookings.
The best new hotels in Melbourne
You don't need to be from out-of-town to enjoy these luxury city escapes.
The best outdoor dining pop-ups in Melbourne
Find mini green parklets and laneway-wide takeovers for your next night out.
The best brunch spots in Melbourne
Find bottomless brunch, Japanese breakfast sets, Sunday brunch spots and more.
What's free in Melbourne this month
Everything to see, do and enjoy in Melbourne for free this month.
The ultimate guide to Flash Forward
Explore Melbourne's iconic laneways and discover stunning new street art.
The best new restaurants in Melbourne
Find Melbourne's best new spots for dining, drinking and more.
The best restaurants for group dining in Melbourne
Catch up with friends at these group-friendly local venues
The best new bars in Melbourne
The best new spots for nitro cocktails, natural wines and delicious cheeseboards.
The best group catch-up activities in Melbourne
Play mini golf, experience virtual reality and sing karaoke while catching up with friends
The best new cafes and bakeries in Melbourne
OTT bagels, Japanese shokupan, katsu sando and more.
Last updated on Thu 28 Oct 2021
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