Where to eat and drink in Docklands during Now or Never festival - What's On Melbourne

The best spots to eat and drink in Docklands

Interior of Doglands venue with a very large 360-degree illuminated bar, surrounded by people drinking and socialising.

Moon Dog Doglands

A huge food and drinks venue at Marvel Stadium open on event days.

Overhead view of a restaurant dining table with several dishes of food.

Friends of Fire

Modern Asian dining powered by flame, spice, charcoal grills, bold flavours, and vibrant energy.

A table set for service inside the lobby of 1 Hotel Melbourne.

From Here By Mike

Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, From Here is a thoughtful celebration of every part of our table.

An array of Japanese food in bowls served on trays, with drinks.

Kome Eatery

Kome Eatery serves Japanese comfort food in Docklands.

Crane Bar & Lounge on the ground floor of 1 Hotel Melbourne, with a bar at the back of the space, comfortable club chairs and low tables and lamps in the foreground.

Crane Bar & Lounge

At Crane Bar & Lounge, the art of gathering takes centre stage.

Knife and fork with slice of meat and large piece of steak on a black plate.

Steakhouse Grill 66 Docklands

A modern Australian venue featuring a range of a steaks and a la carte menu.

People using chopsticks to select from a range of Japanese food.

Dohtonbori

Japanese restaurant offering okonomiyaki, teppanyaki and izakaya menus in Docklands.

Vault-like dining setting with banquettes and tables set for dinner.

Archer's Restaurant

A modern, sophisticated dining space at Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands.

Urban Alley Brewery

Urban Alley Brewery

A sustainable micro-brewery and pub in the Docklands.

Looking down on a table with various plates of food and glasses of wine.

Berth

Premium waterfront dining restaurant with a Mediterranean and Italian-inspired menu.

A dish of paella, and a pizza on a wooden table.

Cargo

Casual and dynamic dining with a stunning waterside view.

Glitzy restaurant interior with gold ball seating, gilded flock wallpaper, chandeliers and lots of windows.

The Pink Rabbit by Tho Tho

Rich Asian flavours with a secret mix of Middle Eastern herbs and spices to delight the senses.

Bowls of dips and ingredients.

Corniche Restaurant

Casual bar and eatery on the waterfront at Docklands serving Lebanese cuisine.

A white linen table in a restaurant set with four dishes, and glasses of wine.

Renzo's Bar Cafe Italiano

A stylish and modern restaurant located in the Docklands precinct, serving regional Italian cuisine.

Bowls of Lebanese food, including falafel balls and dips.

Almina

Delicious Lebanese food with waterside views of Docklands.

An array of Indian dishes including tandoori chicken and condiments.

Bhoj At Docklands

Named with the Hindi word for 'feast' this restaurant offers high quality food from all over India.

Large restaurant space with many small tables and wine glasses on them.

Squires Loft Docklands

There's a cut of steak for everyone at this chain restaurant.

People seated under palm trees.

Hooks at The Yarra

The perfect location to enjoy delicious food, cold drinks and an amazing vista.

Malaysian meal with noodles, satay and chicken wings.

Merchant Society

Malaysian fusion restaurant in Docklands serving rice, soup and noodle dishes.

A hand holding a plate of Dungar chicken salad.

Gaylord Indian Restaurant

A unique dining experience that celebrates the rich and diverse flavours of the Indian subcontinent.

A wrapped burrito on a plate and a colourful tablecloth on the table.

Chilangos Mexican Cantina Docklands

A popular Docklands spot serving burritos, tacos and Mexican drinks.

Chicken parmigiana and glass of a beer.

Hightail Bar & Grill

Large Docklands bar providing a great setting for afterwork drinks.

Many dishes of Asian food on a table.

Miss Ping's

Authentic Thai restaurant serving up a colourful range of food and tropical cocktails.

Hands using cutlery to select food from a large shared plate of thinly sliced cabbage, schnitzel, sausage, and other foods.

The Hof Downtown

Enjoy their modern twist on Bavarian food from classics to contemporary dishes.

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Meatballs and spaghetti and a glass of red wine.

Meatball & Wine Bar

Casual diner offering a selection of meatballs and sauce, with great wines to match.

Interior of a speakeasy-style bar with rich wooden tones, red velvet bar stools and a deep red chesterfield surrounded by wooden circular tables and leather chairs.

1806

A serious cocktail bar with an extensive menu and full table service.

A couple dining at night at a rooftop bar

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