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Laneways and arcades
Melbourne's famous laneways are buzzing with shopping arcades, street art, cafes, bars and boutiques, all with their own individual character and charm.
Melbourne laneways
Degraves Street and Centre Place
Loved equally by tourists and locals alike, this iconic Melbourne laneway is packed with tiny shops, hole-in-the-wall cafes and Euro-style restaurants.
Hosier Lane
Melbourne's most iconic street art laneway draws throngs of tourists, with every centimetre covered in a colourful riot of murals.
The Nicholas Building
Known as a ‘vertical laneway’, this heritage building is home to an eclectic selection of small businesses and attractions.
Manchester Lane
A range of independent designers are tucked into shoebox-sized stores in Manchester Lane, from fashion to footwear.
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Campbell Arcade
An underground shopping precinct dating from 1956 with an eclectic range of shops.
Royal Arcade
Oldest covered shopping walkway in Australia, known for its giant clock that chimes every hour.
Laneway culture
Walks and itineraries
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Laneway bars
Eau de Vie
A bar with liquid nitrogen cocktails, tasting menus, plus a secret lounge hidden behind a bookcase.
Beneath Driver Lane
Basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails and spirits with French bistro-style bar food.
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The Wheeler Centre
This literary centre was founded when Melbourne was named a UNESCO City of Literature.
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Explore Melbourne's attractions, from laneways and street art to lush parks and grand galleries.