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Afloat is a seasonal open-air bar and eatery on the Yarra River in Melbourne, offering themed menus, rooftop views, DJ sets and a lively atmosphere in warmer months.
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.
Chin Chin in Melbourne delivers bold Southeast Asian flavours in a high-energy, art-filled space, with punchy shared plates, tropical cocktails and a buzzing, fast-moving vibe.
Di Stasio Città is a boldly designed Italian restaurant in central Melbourne, serving classic pasta and cocktails in a dramatic space with a terrace for relaxed outdoor dining.
A bright Fitzroy spot with Spanish and Latin American inspiration, offering a rotating menu of snacks and cocktails. Open from 10:00am on weekends, it's ideal for brunch, dinner or late drinks.
Future Future is a modern Japanese izakaya in Richmond offering yakitori, wagyu sandos and prawn toast in a minimalist setting, with a drinks list built around sake and Japanese whisky.
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.
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.
Located in East Melbourne’s Lanson Place hotel, this calm, refined restaurant offers seasonal dishes and classic cocktails with a twist, serving locals and guests in a clean-lined, contemporary setting.
Leonard’s House of Love in South Yarra channels 1970s American dive bar style, serving craft beer, classic bar food and hosting DJs in a log cabin setting with a leafy beer garden.
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.
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.
Smith & Daughters in Collingwood is a plant-based Melbourne restaurant with a bold, chef-led menu inspired by Mediterranean and Latin flavours. Bookings are recommended for dinner on busy weekend nights.
The StandardX Melbourne in Fitzroy pairs stripped-back design with a casual food and drink offering, featuring seasonal small plates, Australian wines, and a laid-back lobby bar that shifts into DJ mode after dark.
Tonka in Melbourne offers modern Indian cuisine in a sleek space behind a city laneway, with standout dishes like soft-shell crab and slow-cooked lamb curry alongside spice-friendly wines and cocktails.