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Melbourne's best rooftop bars

Melbourne's best rooftop bars are back open - and some are now taking bookings.

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The ultimate gin lover's guide to Melbourne

Where to find the best range of gins, cocktails and more in Melbourne.

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Where to find the best margaritas in Melbourne

Where to find the best traditional margaritas, fruity fusions, $10 cocktails and more.

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Madame Brussels

Kitschy rooftop cocktail bar with an outdoor terrace and a garden party vibe.

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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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Where to find the best espresso martinis in Melbourne

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

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Arbory Afloat Turquoise Coast

Melbourne’s largest outdoor floating bar and restaurant reopens this October.

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Secret Garden at QT Melbourne

Brining all the Italianate garden vibes and celebrating the finest produce of the region.

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Tres a Cinco

Cantina and bar serving authentic Mexican food and cocktails.

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Handpicked Wines Cellar Door

This luxury cellar door doubles as a retail wine shop and premium cheese, charcuterie and wine bar.

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Gimlet at Cavendish House

An elegant cocktail bar and dining room from renowned chef Andrew McConnell.

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Thai Town Melbourne

A hawker style experience with different Thai food stations, a mini grocery bar and live music.

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Willows & Wine

Wine bar offering cheeseboards, plus a book store.

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The Boatbuilders Yard

A large open space retaining the heritage and charm of Melbourne's maritime precinct.

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The best new bars in Melbourne

The best new spots for nitro cocktails, natural wines and delicious cheeseboards.

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Eau de Vie

A bar with liquid nitrogen cocktails, tasting menus, plus a secret lounge hidden behind a bookcase.

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Chancery Lane

Reimagining timeless charm this European style bistro is suited for any occasion.

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Mesa Verde

Modern Mexican restaurant and bar with an exhaustive list of tequila and mezcal.

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Greta

A daytime European food and wine bar, serving coffee, made to order sandwiches and sweets.

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Rooftop Bar

Enjoy open-air drinks under the setting sun or a starry sky, with city skyline views to match.

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Bomba Tapas Bar and Rooftop

Serving great Spanish tapas and wines like the worker's bars of the Iberian peninsula.

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Mabu Mabu - Big Esso

An all-day bar and kitchen showcasing Indigenous food by Torres Strait chef Nornie Bero.

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Hemingway's Wine Room

Brasserie and Wine Bar that is inspired by seasonality, with dishes based on European fundamentals

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Bar Clara

Basement cocktail bar with a simple menu.

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The ultimate guide to Chinatown

Where to eat, drink and karaoke the night away in Melbourne's famous Chinatown precinct.

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Cumulus Inc

This all-day restaurant and bar is a modern icon of Melbourne's food scene.

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Robot Bar

Small, hidden Japanese retro and pop culture bar serving Japanese whisky, beers and cocktails.

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Ponyfish Island

Floating bar on the Yarra River under the Southbank pedestrian bridge.

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GoGo Bar

Basement bar beneath popular Chin Chin, offering snacks, cocktails and wine.

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The best outdoor dining pop-ups in Melbourne

Find mini green parklets and laneway-wide takeovers for your next night out.

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Melbourne's best takeaway cheap eats

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

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Riverland Bar

Outdoor waterfront beer garden by the banks of the Yarra River.

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Arlechin

Arlechin is a cocktail and wine bar.

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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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The Q Melbourne

The Quincy Hotel's club lounge bar is on the 28th floor.

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Il Solito Posto

Authentic Italian food and wine served in a warm urban-chic atmosphere.

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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.

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Ferdydurke

Unassuming bar that feels like a New York loft, named after a 1937 Polish novel.

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Glamp Bar

East African-inspired cocktail bar with a safari-style tent and African beers.

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Pepe's Italian & Liquor

An Italian-American restaurant located in a leafy enclave of Melbourne's central business area.

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Sake Restaurant & Bar

Saké at Hamer Hall is a luxurious dining space offering premium Japanese dishes and sake.

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Where to go for mulled wine in Melbourne

Spice up your life with these warm winter favourites.

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The best waterfront restaurants in Melbourne

Take in sparkling views at these beautiful city spots.

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Rooftop bars

Melbourne has many rooftop bars with spectacular views and pubs with lively beer gardens.

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Restaurants

Melbourne is packed with restaurant options from fine dining to wine bars and casual eateries.

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Food events

Find the best food events in Melbourne, from food festivals to wine tastings and cooking classes.

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Nightlife

Dance the night away, sip cocktails in a stylish bar or catch some live music.​

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