Neighbourhood
Inspired by Melbourne’s Hidden Laneways • CBD • Close to cafés, shops, bars and restaurants
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Have a Drink or Three
Juliet
A celebration of art décor and choice of music stylings paired with female focused wine, beer, spirits, and signature cocktails. Check yes, Juliet! We’re going! PS. only open Friday and Saturday nights.
Siglo
A cube made of industrial steel, glass, and neon with striking city views that you don’t see every day. If you’re after a classic cocktail, champagne, or spirits; also an opportunity to have a whisky sour <??
1806
If Cher’s “If I could turn back time” was a bar, this is it. A cocktail menu sorted by era, from 1605 to now. Bar snacks and sharing plates also. Physical time travel not included.
Romeo Lane
A tiny table service cocktail bar with a fireplace. Could it get anymore cozier! It’s an ‘old-fashioned’ vibe, with also classic cocktails, including old fashioneds.
Bombabar
Si, another rooftop bar, but this one’s got a different view of the city. Pre or post dinner drinks, with tapas. We’ll see you there.
The Guilty Pleasures
Hochi Mama
Ain’t it time to visit yo’ mama – or take your mama there with you. Indulge in their drool-worthy dishes of Vietnamese & Asian fusion in the “feed me now” offer for a more affordable spend per diner!
Daughter in Law
‘Unauthentic Australian Indian cuisine’ is what they call it, not your typical joint. Set in a vibrant and playful ambience, you’ll feel like your not in Melbourne anymore, Toto!
Bodega Underground
A restaurant smuggled from Mexico to Chinatown. Late night mezcal & taqueria bar, weekend bottomless brunch, what more could you ask for? This is a perfect hideout – sorry, hangout.
Punch Lane Wine Bar & Restaurant
A cosy & inclusive Wine Bar & restaurant, which prides itself on seasonal menus, with inspiration from local farmers, foragers & fisherman. There’s also wine and cheese boards: sorted!
Gingerboy
Australian dining experience with south-east Asian street food: fiery and exuberant flavours made with seasonal Australian produce. Also, dumplings. Need we say more?
For the shopaholics
Bourke Street Mall
Head here for excellent shopping, ranging from department stores to small designer boutiques at the GPO.
Queen Victoria Market
Every Melbournian loves visiting the markets so join the locals, discover some truly fantastic produce at Queen Vic, Prahran, or South Melbourne market and don’t forget the night markets.
Places you can’t miss
Laneways
See local street artists spraying the walls with amazing graffiti Artwork; and if you’re game live like a local and check out some of the underground hidden bars down these laneways, they are some of the best watering holes the city has to offer.
Federation Square
A not to be missed hotspot in Melbourne, bustling with events, performers and musicians every day, all year round.
Chinatown
Experience your own piece of China in Melbourne with incredible dumpling houses, yum cha restaurants and of course karaoke. Read more on Chinatown Melbourne
Botanic Gardens
If you want to get close to nature, why not try a romantic boat trip in the beautiful gardens and stop for a cream tea in the tearooms.
Princess Theatre
Only a stone’s throw away from Ovolo on Spring Street this beautiful old theatre has a busy show calendar.
Regent Theatre
Known to host fabulous shows such as The Saboteurs and Billy Elliot the Musical. Know more