A guide to dining in Docklands
Heading to the Firelight Festival? Then check out our hot tips for where to get a good feed before, during or after.
Places
New bars and restaurants in Melbourne
Stuck in a foodie rut? Shake things up and check out the latest restaurant, cafe and food-shop openings in the city, plus some hot new bars.
Ten more hidden spaces in Melbourne
From a secret pinball parlour behind a bookshelf to an underground cheese cellar, here’s our latest batch of favourite hidey-holes.
Espresso martinis with a twist
We’ve found some of Melbourne’s best ways to enjoy this mix of caffeine, alcohol and a whole lot of yummy. So make a date and start sipping!
Melbourne laneways: a guide to Centre Place
Grab a coffee from a hole-in-the-wall and see what happens in one of Melbourne’s quintessential laneways.
Winter wine bars
When winter sets in, it just feels right to order a glass of red. With intimate wine bars around every corner, here's where to go for a cosy tipple.
Where to karaoke in Melbourne
Want to belt out some classic rock or bop along to K pop? Choose a karaoke lounge from our hit list, and start warming up those vocal cords.
Where to enjoy a white winter in Melbourne
From an ice slide and ice bar to see-through igloos and Christmas in July, this city loves to party when it’s cold.
Seven free tours of Melbourne icons
Take a guided tour to fast-track your exploration of Melbourne. Take two, or more, because these walks are among the best things in life – free.
A gin lover's guide to Melbourne
The only thing cooler than drinking gin these days is opening a gin distillery. Here are the finest places in town to get sipping and start dreaming.
Where to find mulled wine in Melbourne
It's a winter tradition, and Melbourne does it well. Here's where to find yourself a mulled wine in Melbourne this winter.
Melbourne pubs and bars with fireplaces
Head to one of these watering holes in Melbourne where crackling fires await.
Next level hot chocolate in Melbourne
When you’re craving some of your favourite chocolatey things, these cafes take it to the next level.
Where to bite into Melbourne’s banh mi
Check out our favourite spots for banh mi in the CBD, plus Carlton’s crunchy, zingy all-day breakfast surprise.