Eat and drink

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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 cake shops in Melbourne

Order crepe cakes, birthday cakes, personalised cakes and more.

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The best Portuguese tarts and custard desserts in Melbourne

Try traditional tarts, Portuguese tarts, lemon curd creations and more from the best pastry chefs.

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Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

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9 laneways only real Melburnians know

Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?

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The best brunch spots in Melbourne

Find bottomless brunch, Japanese breakfast sets, Sunday brunch spots and more.

Restaurants

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Seven Star Grill & Pocha

Serving Melbourne’s only matcha makgeolli and authentic Korean modus jeon.

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Oden

From the team behind Ishizuka comes Melbourne's first elevated Oden dining destination.

Bowls of delicious Ayam Geprek, an Indonesian staple consisting of smashed fried chicken served with rice and sambals, with a cucumber garnish.

Geprek In Melbourne

Try the delicious Indonesian staple, Ayam Geprek – smashed chicken served with hot rice and sambals.

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Kikanbo

Tokyo’s legendary Kikanbo Ramen has just opened its first-ever Australian outpost in Melbourne.

Bars & pubs

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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.

Diners at tables on an outdoor rooftop overlooking Myer and other city buildings, including central couple with drinks and snacks.

Her Melbourne

A four-storey mega venue celebrating modern food, drinks, music and art.

The cocoon-like interior space of Curious bar, with a textured wall and ceiling, and small groupings of round tables and club chairs.

Curious

Curious pairs bold cocktails with a selection of small bites and sharing plates.

Cafes

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The best Japanese cafes and bakeries in Melbourne

Where to find katsu sandwiches, layered crepe cakes, matcha lattes and more.

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The best new cafes and bakeries in Melbourne

The best new spots for brunch, iced coffee, Japanese treats and more.

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Best new coffee shops and espresso bars in Melbourne

Visit these new warehouse roasteries, neon-lit cafes and tiny hole-in-the-wall gems.

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Melbourne's best cafes that open late

These Melbourne cafes are open late for evening coffee runs.

Sweet things

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Le Yeahllow

A cake shop specialising in unique designs and great tasting combinations.

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Sweet Canteen

A desserts, pastries, and coffee shop hidden in the colourful Driver Lane.

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Tanghulu

Tanghulu are more than just a snack – they're a special treat for yourself.

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Miilk Cake Studio

Miilk Cake Studio is a colourful celebration of family recipes handed down over generations.

Discover more

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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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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.