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Adelphi Hotel in Melbourne combines boutique accommodation with a rooftop bar and inventive Australian dining, all framed by strong design and seasonal Victorian produce.
Aru in Melbourne is a wood-fired restaurant from chef Khanh Nguyen, offering a Southeast Asian-inspired menu shaped by native ingredients and modern Australian techniques.
Attica in Ripponlea, Melbourne, offers a deeply local tasting menu by Ben Shewry, where native Australian ingredients and thoughtful service create a singular fine dining experience.
The Builders Arms Hotel in Fitzroy combines historic pub charm with produce-driven European cooking, a wine-focused dining room, craft drinks and distinct spaces including a back garden and an art-filled front bar.
Cutler & Co. in Fitzroy offers a seasonal prix-fixe menu by chef Andrew McConnell in a sleek space with industrial roots, guided wine service and a focus on modern Australian cooking.
Gimlet in Melbourne offers a refined European-style dining experience in a 1920s heritage building, with wood-fired dishes, handmade pasta and a standout cocktail list.
Industry Beans is a Melbourne café group known for precision coffee, minimalist design and transparent roasting operations, with standout brews like bubble coffee and a light, modern food menu.
Inspired by Japanese izakayas, Juni in Melbourne’s CBD serves precise small plates and curated drinks until midnight every night, all in a sleek, minimalist setting.
Tucked down a laneway in Melbourne’s CBD, Mr Mills pairs sharp cocktails and small plates with a late-night shift in energy, moving from after-work drinks to DJ-led sessions by the weekend.
Orlo in Collingwood occupies a historic bluestone building and serves elegant, produce-led Australian fare with European touches, complemented by low-intervention wines and savoury-leaning cocktails.
Patricia Coffee Brewers is a no-seats espresso bar near Little Bourke Street in Melbourne, known for its sharp coffee, in-house roasting and guest beans from top local and international roasters.
Pipi’s Kiosk in Albert Park is a relaxed seaside diner offering Mediterranean-inspired dishes, seafood, and natural wines, with an all-day menu and takeaway coffees by the beach.
Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne combines produce stalls, coffee counters and global street food vendors, plus seasonal night markets with live music and craft beer. Walk-in only and ideal for grazing.
Siglo is a rooftop bar above Melbourne’s Spring Street offering European-style light food, classic cocktails, cigars and views of Parliament House. It stays open late and attracts a well-dressed, post-show crowd.
Long-running Greek diner on Lonsdale Street serving souvlaki, spanakopita and loukoumades late into the night. Stalactites offers a casual, fast-paced setting with classic dishes and big portions.