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.
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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. Discover the ultimate guide to Degraves Street.
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. Discover the ultimate guide to the Nicholas Building.
Manchester Lane
A range of independent designers are tucked into shoebox-sized stores in Manchester Lane, from fashion to footwear.
Famous arcades
Royal Arcade
Oldest covered shopping walkway in Australia, known for its giant clock that chimes every hour.
Cathedral Arcade
This beautiful Art Deco shopping arcade is the gateway to Melbourne's famed Nicholas Building.
Laneway bars
Little Lon Distilling Co
Melbourne city's only distillery and cocktail bar serving handcrafted, small batch spirits.
Beneath Driver Lane
A basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails, French bistro-style bar food with live music.
Eau de Vie
A bar with liquid nitrogen cocktails, tasting menus, plus a secret lounge hidden behind a bookcase.
Laneway culture
Walks and itineraries
These self-guided walks and itineraries will help you discover Melbourne's best sights.
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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.
Melbourne’s best hidden laneway cafes
Head down these laneways to find leafy cafes, tiny hole-in-the-walls and hidden gem coffee roasters.
A laneway lover’s guide to Guildford Lane
Seek out Scoopy Milk Bar, brunch at Krimper and visit more of Melbourne's best cafes.
Laneways Discovery Running Tour
Run Melbourne’s laneways, street art and history on this 8km tour with stories, sights and coffee.