Level Grounds Café & Bar

Located next to Melbourne's most historic gardens, this hidden gem in West Melbourne is known for their iconic tapas towers and seafood stacks.

By day, Level Grounds is a chic café serving specialty coffee by Pablo & Rusty's, cheesy melt-in-your-mouth toasties, New York style bagels, nourishing salads, generously filled baguettes and delicious flaky-pastry meat pies. Picnic hampers can also be pre-ordered should you wish to spend a leisurely afternoon in Flagstaff Gardens.

On Wednesday to Saturday, the space morphs into a stylish cocktail bar and wine lounge during the late afternoon. Dim lighting, lo-fi beats, creative cocktails and beautifully presented tapas take centre stage.

For a truly Instagram-worthy moment, try their iconic tapas tower featuring three-tiers of intricate delights.