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Melbourne's best rooftop bars

Schedule in a rooftop sesh at Morris House, Good Heavens, Fable, Ocean 12 and more.

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Where to find Melbourne’s best cocktails under $15

Want to save some coin on your next night out? Find Melb's cheapest cocktails and happy hour bevs.

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Melbourne’s best breweries and distilleries

Raise a glass to your local drop at these boutique distilleries, micro-breweries and cellar doors.

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Where to find Melbourne's best hidden laneway bars

Discover some of the city's best hidden laneway bars and enjoy unique cocktails, sensational food.

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The best first date bars in Melbourne

These cute hidden gems and fun date-night spots will give you something to talk about. 

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Melbourne’s best old-school pubs and bars

Sip your way back in time and soak in the atmosphere at these historic establishments.

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Fable Melbourne

A Mediterranean restaurant with Melbourne city's highest rooftop location.

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Johnny's Green Room

A rooftop bar above King & Godfree with great views, tunes and Italian inspired food and drinks.

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Mesa Verde

A contemporary Mexican restaurant and home to the country's largest collection of agave spirits.

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Beneath Driver Lane

A basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails, French bistro-style bar food with live music.

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Baby Driver

Vinyl spun jazz and funk, bold cocktails, wine and rotating guest chefs in a hidden laneway bar.

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Bar Carlo

The menu is constantly rotating to ensure the freshest ingredients, served in a no fuss way.

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Melbourne's most iconic restaurants

Book in an unforgettable night out at some of Melbourne's best restaurants.

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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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Heroes

Vibrant and lively vertical laneway of private karaoke rooms, open mic karaoke bar and rooftop bar.

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Fad Gallery Bar

A bar, an art gallery, live music venue, filled with all the damn fine things since 1995.

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Hickens Hotel

Your multi-level home for good times in the heart of Melbourne, with a story behind its walls.

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Valhalla

Valhalla is a nordic-inspired underground bar, serving up creative cocktails and seasonal plates.

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Left Bank Melbourne

A versatile venue catering to both large and small groups for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Marche Board Game Cafe

A wonderland for board gamers and karaoke superstars.

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Onigiri Kitchen and Sake Bar

A beautifully designed space with a simple philosophy – to enjoy simple Japanese food.

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Hacienda Cocina Mexicana

Brash, loud, bold and fun, delivering honest Mexican food and great cocktails.

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B Lucky & Sons

Cocktails, pizzas and video games make for a pretty entertaining night in this city bar.

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St Andrews Beach Brewery

Located in Melbourne Park, with indoor and outdoor dining, and a diverse family-friendly menu.

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New Shanghai

Located in Melbourne Central, New Shanghai offers Chinese cuisine of the Shanghai region.

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Prudence

Cosy neighbourhood bar with with a beer garden and staff spinning records.

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Melbourne's most Instagrammable cocktails

Make a date with one of these beautiful Melbourne cocktail bars.

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Jungle Juice Bar

Jungle Juice Bar on Centre Place serve seriously good coffee along with delicious food.

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Hell's Kitchen

Trading since 2001, and one of the stalwarts in one of Melbourne's iconic laneways.

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Where to get the best parmas in Melbourne

Whether you want a traditional parma or variations on the theme, step this way.

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M Bar

Hidden hotel bar lounge serving up creative cocktails and delicious bar bites.

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Dosirock

Fully licensed Korean restaurant, open late seven days a week.

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Bar Ampere

Vermouth, fortified wine, absinth and food until 3am.

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Bibi Ji

An authentic Indian diner with a casual exploration of traditional Indian food.

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Morris House

A four-level drinks, dining and entertainment destination in the heart of the city.

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Blossom Rooftop Bar

A 14th-floor rooftop bar with stunning views across Melbourne city, delicious pizza and cocktails.

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Bars and pubs

Discover the city's famed laneway bars, basement bars, rooftop bars, pubs and hotels.

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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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Otōto

Akaiito's underground casual cocktail bar serving Asian-inspired tapas and sharing plates.

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Quando Quando Cucina & Bar

Indulge in an authentic culinary journey through the diverse regions of Italy.

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Restaurants

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

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Cafes

Find the perfect brunch or coffee spot in one of the city's plentiful cafes.

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Dining events

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

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Festivals

Melbourne's festival calendar is jam-packed with film, comedy, arts, music, food and design.