East Melbourne
This leafy suburb is home to Melbourne icons like the MCG and Fitzroy Gardens. Roam through stunning green spaces then discover unique museums, cute hidden wine bars and more.
Best East Melbourne events
Fitzroy Gardens Outdoor Adventure
A free fun outdoor seek and find adventure around the Fitzroy Gardens.
Tour the Old Treasury Building Museum
Discover early Melbourne, through architecture, art and artefacts, in an iconic gold rush building.
Songbirds
Come along to East Melbourne Library on Thursdays for Songbirds: songs, rhymes and stories.
The House of Dior with Paola di Trocchio
Join Paola Di Trocchio for a double lecture and afternoon tea about the House of Dior.
Gin-dulgent High Tea with Mixologist Antony
Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other with bottomless sparkling.
Making Modern Melbourne
This free exhibition examines the tumultuous twentieth century in Melbourne.
Jazz Manouche with Adam Russo
Hear three hours of gypsy jazz guitar with Adam Russo in Melbourne's most romantic hidden bar.
En Plein Air Exhibition
Experience the beauty of the outdoors through the eyes of artists who paint directly from nature.
Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River
Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.
Makers' Market
Find gifts of original art, handmade crafts, photos and dog items at this special market.
East Melbourne attractions
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
The largest stadium in the southern hemisphere and arguably Australia's sporting mecca.
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The Johnston Collection
View beautiful objects arranged in a house-museum setting unfettered by ropes or barriers.
Parliament Gardens Reserve
This small triangular park is a pleasant respite at the Spring Street end of town.
Lanson Place Parliament Gardens
The ultimate Melbourne retreat for your next leisure or business stay.
St Patrick's Cathedral
This historic Catholic cathedral is the largest Gothic Revival building in Victoria.
Cooks' Cottage
Come and explore Cooks' Cottage and learn about its English origins and relocation to Melbourne.
German Lutheran Trinity Church
Heritage-listed Lutheran Trinity Church dates from 1853, with the present structure built in 1874.
Mary MacKillop Heritage Centre
A place of inspiration and vitality, that promotes the spirit and charism of Saint Mary MacKillop.
Parliament House
Meeting place of the Victorian Parliament and one of Melbourne's best known landmarks.
Where to eat and drink in East Melbourne
Life's Too Short Bar
A romantic back-vintage wine and cocktail bar with chef-prepared all-day dining.
The Tippler & Co
A neighborhood gem offering an independent range of tipples and a sustainable focused share menu.
Strangers Corridor
A sophisticated restaurant inside Parliament House, serving seasonal lunch and high tea.
Tadka Hut Indian Restaurant
Family-friendly restaurant serving authentic dishes from all over India.
Geppetto Trattoria
An East Melbourne institution serving classic home-style Italian cooking since 1981.
George Street Cafe
Simple breakfast and lunch dishes in a spot that has been serving food since 1867.
East Melbourne General Store
A licensed grocer selling a full range of groceries, fresh produce and liquor.