The Charles Dickens Tavern
A homely, comfortable haven for lunch and evening dinner or just a few drinks.
Melbourne’s best bars behind hidden doors
Find these secret bars hiding in unlikely spaces across the city.
Arbory Bar and Eatery
Riverside outdoor eatery with all-day dining and a wide selection of drinks.
1806
A serious cocktail bar with an extensive menu and full table service.
Good Measure
Stylish and fun neighbourhood-style cafe by day, bar by night.
Where to find the best pina coladas in Melbourne
Find tropical Tiki drinks, horchata cocktails and classic pina coladas at these Melbourne bars.
Lucy Liu
Buzzing venue serving crafty cocktails and pan-Asian food.
Supernormal
Asian-inspired dishes alongside delicious wines, sake, whisky and cocktails.
Little Bang Espresso
Fully licensed specialty coffee shop on Exhibition Street with magical city views.
Hidden spaces in Melbourne
Melbourne is crammed with hidden spaces, nooks and crannies. Here are some gems you may have missed.
Embla
Casual wine bar and restaurant with an open-plan space and wood fire and grill.
Blacksmith Bar & Grill
A contemporary Australian grill and bar with a great view.
Club Retro
Retro themed venue with two bars, an outdoor area and a rooftop.
Rōnin ōmakase
Indulge in an intimate ōmakase experience, rooted in seasonal simplicity.
Melbourne’s best fiery nitro cocktails
Winter is coming, and so are these flaming cocktails.
Paris Cat
Dedicated live jazz venue.
Lumia Bar
A modern, opulent cocktail bar with great views of the city skyline.
Johnny's Green Room
A rooftop bar above King & Godfree with great views, tunes and Italian inspired food and drinks.
Bibi Ji
An authentic Indian diner with a casual exploration of traditional Indian food.
Han Le Miel
A night-time Korean dining restaurant located in Carlton.