All of the New Melbourne Restaurant and Bar Openings That You Need to Add to Your Must-Visit List in 2024

Discover your next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Melbourne haunts.
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Published on May 01, 2024
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Everyone has a favourite restaurant, pub and go-to bar. They're the types of places you revisit again and again, and you always know you're in for a good time. But Melbourne's busy hospitality scene is constantly welcoming new venues — and new spots vying to rank among your trusty faves.

2024 is a few months through, but Melbourne is always delivering when it comes to all things boozy and delicious. The city is abuzz with new restaurants, reopened and revamped cafes, and rooftop bars to while away your days and nights in. So call the apple of your eye and make a dinner date, or hop in the group chat and plan drinks with your best mates, because these newbies are all worth visiting.

Top image: Bianchetto by Arianna Leggiero

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  • Casa Chino - Peruvian Chinese restaurant in Brunswick.
    Casa Chino - Peruvian Chinese restaurant in Brunswick.
    Casa Chino - Peruvian Chinese restaurant in Brunswick.
    Casa Chino - Peruvian Chinese restaurant in Brunswick.
    Casa Chino - Peruvian Chinese restaurant in Brunswick.
    Casa Chino - Peruvian Chinese restaurant in Brunswick.
    Casa Chino - Peruvian Chinese restaurant in Brunswick.
    Casa Chino - Peruvian Chinese restaurant in Brunswick.
    Casa Chino - Peruvian Chinese restaurant in Brunswick.
    Casa Chino - Peruvian Chinese restaurant in Brunswick.
    Casa Chino - Peruvian Chinese restaurant in Brunswick.
    Casa Chino - Peruvian Chinese restaurant in Brunswick.
    Casa Chino - Peruvian Chinese restaurant in Brunswick.
    Casa Chino - Peruvian Chinese restaurant in Brunswick.
    Restaurant

    Casa Chino

    212-214 Albion Street, Brunswick

    Hospo veterans Vincent Lombino and Jared Thibault have brought Chifa cuisine to Melbourne.

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  • Moon Dog Wild West Footscray
    Moon Dog World Footscray Food
    Moon Dog Wild West - brewery bar in Footscray
    Moon Dog World Footscray Food
    Moon Dog Wild West - brewery bar in Footscray
    Moon Dog Wild West Footscray
    Moon Dog World Footscray Food
    Moon Dog Wild West - brewery bar in Footscray
    Moon Dog World Footscray Food
    Moon Dog Wild West - brewery bar in Footscray
    Moon Dog World Footscray Food
    Moon Dog Wild West - brewery bar in Footscray
    Moon Dog Wild West - brewery bar in Footscray
    Moon Dog Wild West rooftop - brewery bar in Footscray
    Bar

    Moon Dog Wild West

    54 Hopkins Street, Footscray

    Make your way through the swinging saloon doors to find bucking bulls, arcade games, pool tables, a dog-friendly rooftop, and food and drinks aplenty.

  • Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Santana rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD
    Bar

    Santana Rooftop

    169 Melbourne Place, Melbourne

    Follow the glow from red neon lights to find this moody, winter-friendly rooftop bar in Melbourne's CBD.

  • Saint George by Karen Martini
    Saint George by Karen Martini
    Saint George
    Saint George
    saint george st kilda
    saint george st kilda - karen martini's restaurant and gastropub
    Bar

    Saint George

    54 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

    Celebrity chef Karen Martini is running the show at this St Kilda haunt.

  • Hopper Joint
    Hopper Joint Sri Lankan restaurant in Prahran
    Hopper Joint Sri Lankan restaurant in Prahran
    Restaurant

    Hopper Joint

    157 Greville Street, Prahran

    These light, crispy, bowl-shaped pancakes take centre stage at this Sri Lankan joint.

  • Token - Japanese Restaurant and bar in South Yarra, Melbourne.
    Token - Japanese Restaurant and bar in South Yarra, Melbourne.
    Token - Japanese Restaurant and bar in South Yarra, Melbourne.
    Token - Japanese Restaurant and bar in South Yarra, Melbourne.
    Token - Japanese Restaurant and bar in South Yarra, Melbourne.
    Token - Japanese Restaurant and bar in South Yarra, Melbourne.
    Token - Japanese Restaurant and bar in South Yarra, Melbourne.
    Restaurant

    Token

    151 Toorak Road, South Yarra

    Get around great sashimi and temaki from the raw bar and flame-kissed Japanese eats from the yakitori grill.

  • Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bianchetto cocktail bar in kew
    Bar

    Bianchetto

    26-28 Cotham Road, Kew

    Joe Vargetto is blending old-school Italian sensibilities with contemporary cool at this trendy Kew spot.

  • Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Bang Bang Pan-Asian restaurant in Melbourne - Hampton
    Restaurant

    Bang Bang Hampton

    315 Hampton Street, Hampton

    This outpost is cooking up a fusion of Southeast Asian, Japanese, Korean and Indian eats.

  • Mill Place Merchants - hidden speakeasy bar in Melbourne CBD
    Mill Place Merchants - hidden speakeasy bar in Melbourne CBD
    Mill Place Merchants - hidden speakeasy bar in Melbourne CBD
    Mill Place Merchants - hidden speakeasy bar in Melbourne CBD
    Mill Place Merchants - hidden speakeasy bar in Melbourne CBD
    Mill Place Merchants - hidden speakeasy bar in Melbourne CBD
    Mill Place Merchants - hidden speakeasy bar in Melbourne CBD
    Bar

    Mill Place Merchants

    2 Mill Place, Melbourne

    If you're feeling mysterious, dark and moody, this speakeasy bar might be the perfect place to brood. That's if you can find it.

  • D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda
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    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    D.O.C St Kilda Restaurant
    Restaurant

    D.O.C St Kilda

    14-16 The Esplanade, St Kilda

    The latest seaside site by D.O.C is a prime spot for sharing a seafood pizza while overlooking the water.

  • Misfits Footscray bar
    Misfits Footscray bar
    Misfits Footscray bar
    Misfits Footscray bar
    Bar

    Misfits Bar

    30 Chambers Street, Footscray

    A trio of misfits have set up a sleek bar in Footscray, which champions local artists and community groups.

  • Wally's wine bar in Albert Park.
    Wally's wine bar in Albert Park.
    Wally's wine bar in Albert Park.
    Wally's wine bar in Albert Park.
    Wally's wine bar in Albert Park.
    Wally's wine bar in Albert Park.
    Wally's wine bar in Albert Park.
    Bar

    Wally's

    67 Cardigan Place, Albert Park

    Even though the city is littered with Euro-centric wine bars, there's still plenty of room for more.

  • Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Pirate Life South Melbourne
    Bar

    Pirate Life South Melbourne

    139-145 Market Street, South Melbourne

    This pirate life is all about craft beers, natural wines and a huge selection of South American and Greek eats.

  • Fleet rooftop bar in Melbourne CBD
    Fleet rooftop bar in Melbourne CBD
    Fleet rooftop bar in Melbourne CBD
    Fleet rooftop bar in Melbourne CBD
    Fleet rooftop bar in Melbourne CBD
    Fleet rooftop bar in Melbourne CBD
    Fleet rooftop bar in Melbourne CBD
    Fleet rooftop bar in Melbourne CBD
    Fleet rooftop bar in Melbourne CBD
    Fleet rooftop bar in Melbourne CBD
    Bar

    Fleet Rooftop Bar

    1 Queen Street, Melbourne

    The Flinders Street rooftop bar boasts an encyclopaedic drinks menu stacked with over 70 rums, 50 gins, and a selection of vintage and hard-to-find spirits.

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  • Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Shusai Mijo - omakase restaurant in Fitzroy (Johnston Street)
    Restaurant

    Shusai Mijo

    256 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

    Three Warabi alums have struck out on their own, championing Kappo-style omakase in Melbourne's inner north.

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  • Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Lucia restaurant South Melbourne
    Restaurant

    Lucia Melbourne

    11 Eastern Road, South Melbourne

    Even though the Mediterranean style of drinking and dining is all over Melbourne these days, Lucia has a team of local hospo heavyweights ready to fight off the competition.

  • Brewmanity Brewery Bar in South Melbourne
    Brewmanity Brewery Bar in South Melbourne
    Brewmanity Brewery Bar in South Melbourne
    David Neitz at Brewmanity brewery bar rooftop in South Melbourne
    Brewmanity Brewery Bar in South Melbourne
    Brewmanity Brewery Bar in South Melbourne
    Brewmanity Brewery Bar in South Melbourne
    Brewmanity Brewery Bar in South Melbourne
    Brewmanity Brewery Bar in South Melbourne
    Bar

    Brewmanity

    50 Tope Street, South Melbourne

    Enjoy a sky-high sip over city views at this South Melbourne brewery and you'll also be helping a good cause.

  • niku shiki in Melbourne CBD
    niku shiki in Melbourne CBD
    niku shiki in Melbourne CBD
    Interiors of Niku Shiki.
    Niku Shiki
    Interiors of Niku Shiki.
    niku shiki in Melbourne CBD
    Wagyu from Niku Shiki.
    niku shiki in Melbourne CBD
    niku shiki in Melbourne CBD
    Restaurant

    Niku Shiki

    360 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne

    Melbourne Central's wagyu-centric venue operates as a sleek restaurant, takeaway joint, and in-house butcher and grocer all rolled into one.

  • Ronin Omakase in Melbourne
    Ronin Omakase in Melbourne
    Ronin Omakase in Melbourne
    Ronin Omakase in Melbourne
    Ronin Omakase in Melbourne
    Restaurant

    Ronin

    445 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

    Like an ancient ronin samurai, Chef Patrick Kwong has no master. He's breaking the rules and doing omakase his own way.

  • Robin's Deli - sandwiches in Cheltenham
    Robin's Deli - sandwiches in Cheltenham
    Robin's Deli - sandwiches in Cheltenham
    Robin's Deli - sandwiches in Cheltenham
    Restaurant

    Robin's Deli

    132 Keys Road, Cheltenham

    It's serving up everything from sausage and egg brekkie rolls and four-cheese Vegemite toasties to healthy veggie sandwiches and decked-out meatball subs.

  • Castlerose underground bar in South Melbourne
    Castlerose underground bar in South Melbourne
    Castlerose underground bar in South Melbourne
    Castlerose underground bar in South Melbourne
    Castlerose underground bar in South Melbourne
    Castlerose underground bar in South Melbourne
    Castlerose underground bar in South Melbourne
    Castlerose underground bar in South Melbourne
    Castlerose underground bar in South Melbourne
    Castlerose underground bar in South Melbourne
    Bar

    Castlerose

    67 Palmerston Crescent, South Melbourne

    Treat yourself to some old-world luxury — sipping on fine champagne and biting into confit duck cigars at the bar.

  • The Gertrude Hotel in Fitzroy, Melbourne
    The Gertrude Hotel in Fitzroy, Melbourne
    The Gertrude Hotel in Fitzroy, Melbourne
    The Gertrude Hotel in Fitzroy, Melbourne
    The Gertrude Hotel in Fitzroy, Melbourne
    The Gertrude Hotel in Fitzroy, Melbourne
    The Gertrude Hotel in Fitzroy, Melbourne
    The Gertrude Hotel in Fitzroy, Melbourne
    Bar

    The Gertrude Hotel

    148 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

    The Fitzroy corner site has been reborn once again — this time as a Med-inspired bar and bistro.

  • baby Sushi in Brighton
    baby Sushi in Brighton
    Sushi Baby
    baby Sushi in Brighton
    baby Sushi in Brighton
    baby Sushi in Brighton
    baby Sushi in Brighton
    baby Sushi in Brighton
    Restaurant

    Sushi Baby

    414 New Street, Brighton

    This popular takeaway sushi bar in Brighton now has a pastel-hued dining room and courtyard, plus a dine-in menu full of both contemporary and traditional Japanese eats.

  • Tokya Motto in Melbourne CBD
    Tokya Motto in Melbourne CBD
    Tokya Motto in Melbourne CBD
    Tokya Motto in Melbourne CBD
    Tokya Motto in Melbourne CBD
    Restaurant

    Tokyo Motto

    200 Bourke Street, Melbourne

    This Japanese diner is serving inventive fare like ice cream ramen by day before turning into a classic, dim, Tokyo-style izakaya at night.

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