Melbourne Restaurants and Bars with Private Dining Rooms

Made for long lazy lunches and birthday dinners to remember.
Concrete Playground
Published on May 01, 2023
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    Bar Lourinha

    37 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

    Packed to the brim, this little gem offers a trip to Spain sans the passport.

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    Pawn & Co

    177 Greville Street, Prahran

    Get your drink mixed by a church organ, order via talking vending machine and sit in an old tram carriage.

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    Sake Restaurant & Bar

    Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne

    A Japanese sharing menu and a killer sake list.

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    The Everleigh

    Upstairs, 150-156 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

    Experience the hedonistic pleasures of the 1920s in Fitzroy's hidden cocktail den.

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    Prahran Hotel

    82 High Street, Prahran

    Enjoy good old fashioned pub food from the comfort of a concrete pipe.

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    Bellota Wine Bar

    181 Bank Street, South Melbourne

    Hark back to the golden age of food and drink with South Melbourne's Bellota.

  • Cafe

    The Grain Store

    517 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    A little slice of comfort with damn fine food on Flinders Lane.

  • Cafe

    Porgie + Mr Jones

    291 Auburn Road, Hawthorn

    In a space full of endearing touches, Hawthorn's favourite dining spot will have you leaving with a very happy spring in your step.

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    Eau de Vie

    1 Malthouse Lane, Melbourne

    Cocktails, charcuterie and a little speakeasy fun.

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    Neighbourhood Wine

    1 Reid Street, Fitzroy North

    With a history steeped in Melbourne Mafia, this wine bar brings a cosy, speakeasy-style space to Fitzroy North.

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    Eureka 89

    Level 89, Eureka Tower, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank

    Enjoy degustation dining with one hell of a view 300 metres above sea level.

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    San Telmo

    14 Meyers Place, Melbourne

    Inspired by Argentina’s vibrant culture, San Telmo offers authentic food and wine to match.

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    Mr Miyagi

    99 Chapel Street, Prahran

    Mr Miyagi has stayed loyal to their original commitment to fun — which won them hearts in Windsor and across the river all the way back in 2013.

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    The Grand Hotel Dining Room

    333 Burnley Street, Richmond

    A Melbourne gastro-discovery that one can only be shown and not told.

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    Panama Dining Room

    231 Smith Street, Fitzroy

    Go for the food, stay for the view at this Smith Street stalwart.

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    Gingerboy

    27-29 Crossley Street, Melbourne

    Part opium den, part cosmopolitan outpost, this dark and sultry South-East Asian hawker-style den bursts for attention.

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    No. 8 by John Lawson - CLOSED

    Riverside At Crown, Southbank

    Exclusive Crown dining with the fare to match its cry.

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    Little Creatures Geelong Brewery

    Corner Fyans And Swanston Streets, Geelong

    This Fremantle-born brewery's east coast home features three bars and lots of booze.

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    Epocha

    49 Rathdowne Street, Carlton

    The epitome of European hospitality.

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    Le Bon Ton

    51 Gipps Street, Collingwood

    Oysters, absinthe, smoked meat and a 24-hour licence.

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    Taxi Kitchen

    Level 1, Transport Hotel, Federation Square, Melbourne

    Taxi Kitchen remains a favourite in Fed Square, with an Asian-influenced menu overlooking the Yarra.

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    Kumo

    152 Lygon Street, East Brunswick

    Izakaya-style dining at the Brunswick end of a worldly Lygon Street.

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    The Hall at Welcome to Brunswick

    400 Sydney Road, Brunswick

    A Brunswick beer bar with pan-Asian eats and a historic atmosphere.

  • Cafe

    Cumulus Inc.

    45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Cumulus Inc. is a reliable gem in the city's crown of outstanding restaurants.

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    Rice Queen

    389 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

    Oriental dining edging towards Brunswick Street royalty.

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    Oriental Teahouse

    378 Little Collins St, Melbourne

    Teahouse, retail store and full-blown Chinese restaurant.

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    Cutler & Co.

    55-57 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

    Fine dining at one of the best restaurants in the country.

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    Botanical Hotel

    169 Domain Road, South Yarra

    South Yarra's local serving up sophisticated dining in a relaxed yet refined setting.

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    Munich Brauhaus

    45 South Wharf Drive, South Wharf, Melbourne

    A 900-seater German beerhall with more steins and pork dishes that you can poke a pretzel at.

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    Pastuso

    19 ACDC Lane, Melbourne

    Fun, convivial Peruvian dining in the CBD.

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    Gradi Crown

    Ground Floor, Riverwalk, Southbank

    Bigger, louder and shinier than before, Gradi 2.0 opens at Crown.

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    Wabi Sabi Salon

    94 Smith Street, Collingwood

    Fun, fusion Japanese that can be found on both side of the river.

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    The General Assembly

    29 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf

    The General Assembly keeps things simple with craft beer on tap, good bar food and riverside views.

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    St Hotel - CLOSED

    54 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

    Once a questionable choice of venue, the Saint Hotel has been transformed into a sleek Thai dining space and bar.

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    Flower Drum

    17 Market Lane, Melbourne

    Elegance and attention to detail at one of Melbourne's oldest Chinese restaurants.

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    L'Hotel Gitan

    32 Commercial Road, Prahran

    From Paris to Prahran, this gastropub serves up French classics alongside a few contemporary twists.

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    Tokyo Tina

    66A Chapel Street, Windsor

    Located on the vibrant Windsor end of Chapel Street, Tokyo Tina is an energetic and modern Japanese restaurant, serving consistently top-quality food from its kitchen.

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    Minamishima

    4 Lord Street, Richmond

    Down a narrow street just off Bridge Road, there is a quiet oasis of calm — and an incredible omakase journey to be taken. 

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    Transformer

    97-99 Rose Street, Fitzroy

    More than meats the eye.

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    Kenzan

    Collins Place, 45 Collins Street, Melbourne

    Several of Melbourne's best Japanese chefs owe a debt of a gratitude to Kenzan.

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    Bottega

    74 Bourke Street, Melbourne

    Perfect for a romantic dinner or a few lunchtime drinks.

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    Shakahari

    201-203 Faraday Street, Carlton

    Melbourne's oldest vegetarian restaurant.

  • Pub

    The Cornish Arms Hotel

    163A Sydney Road, Brunswick

    A multi-level pub with a rooftop bar serving all types of goodness day and night.

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    The Flying Duck Hotel

    67 Bendigo Street, Prahran

    Prahran's favourite old Duck flies again.

  • Cafe

    Entrecote

    142-144 Greville Street, Prahran

    Dine like a Parisian — late, simple, and with plenty of with fries and champagne.

  • Restaurant

    400 Gradi Essendon

    110 Keilor Road, Essendon

    The ultimate trifecta for the pizza pros.

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    Bar Liberty

    234 Johnston Street, Fitzroy

    This Fitzroy wine bar has quite the sense of adventure.

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    Supernormal

    180 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Lobster rolls and karaoke, together at last.

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    Cecconi's

    61 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Top-notch Italian food. Essential Melbourne dining.

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    Garden State Hotel

    101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    This always bustling pub is a favourite post-work hangout for many city workers who swing by for a care-free, good time.

  • Cafe

    Meletos

    12 Saint Huberts Road, Coldstream

    Dine on premium Modern European dishes with panoramic views of Victoria’s wine region.

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    The Baths Middle Brighton

    Middle Brighton Baths, 251 Esplanade, Brighton

    Fantastic fine dining paired with floor-to-ceiling views over the bay.

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    The Craft & Co.

    390 Smith Street, Collingwood

    A Fitzroy cafe that's also a brewery, a roastery and a deli.

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    Holey Moley Golf Club

    590 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

    Melbourne's insane two-storey mini-golf bar.

  • Restaurant

    Piquancy

    123 Auburn Road, Hawthorn

    The Babu Ji team open a second Indian restaurant with lamb stew, a self-serve beer fridge and flaky naan.

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    Osteria Ilaria

    367 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

    A CBD wine bar and Italian eatery from the pasta kings next door at Tipo 00.

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    The George on Collins

    Basement, Georges Building, 168 Collins Street, Melbourne

    This basement CBD venue has a Vietnamese-inspired food and drinks menu by MasterChef Khanh Ong.

  • Restaurant

    Kisumé

    175 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Chris Lucas's three storeys of Japanese grandeur in the heart of Melbourne.

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    Stalactites Restaurant

    183 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

    A late-night Melbourne CBD institution.

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    Angus & Bon

    168 Greville Street, Prahran

    Pair quality steaks and cocktail-fuelled feasts on weekends.

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    Spice Temple

    8 Whiteman Street, Southbank

    Neil Perry explores regional Chinese fare at this fiery eatery.

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    Gold Leaf

    491 Ballarat Road, Sunshine

    Try and leave room for dessert at this inner west yum cha joint.

  • Bar

    Hampton Wine Co.

    444 Hampton Street, Hampton

    Great bar food and take away wines on a sleepy strip in Hampton.

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    Newmarket Hotel

    34 Inkerman Street, St Kilda

    Great pub fare, exciting architecture and a dedicated gig space — the Newmarket is a triple threat.

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    Joanie's Baretto

    832A High Street, Thornbury

    Thornbury's cute neighbourhood Italian bar serving spritzes, cicchetti and gluten-free pasta.

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    Builders Arms Hotel

    211 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

    Andrew McConnell's refined pub offers British-inflected fare, a strong wine selection and a lovely little courtyard.

  • Restaurant

    Frankie

    9–11 Malop Street, Geelong

    A perfect pastel diner serving up great pan-Asian food in Geelong.

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    Future Future

    191 Swan Street, Richmond

    This little Richmond eatery is slinging meatball katsu-sandos, donburi bowls, cocktails and rare Japanese sake.

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    Amelia Shaw

    280 Sydney Road, Brunswick

    A sleek weekend-only cocktail bar above the Retreat Hotel.

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    State of Grace

    27 King Street, Melbourne

    The CBD venue has reopened in a new and improved location complete with a hidden drinking den.

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    Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq

    440 Docklands Drive, Docklands

    A circus-themed arcade bar from the Holey Moley crew complete with bowling, dodgems and colourful cocktails.

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    Half Acre

    112 Munro Street, South Melbourne

    A dilapidated mill that's been transformed into a top-notch wining, dining and partying destination.

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    Kazuki's Restaurant

    121 Lygon Street, Carlton

    The acclaimed fine diner brought its famed Japanese fare from regional Victoria to Carlton back in 2018.

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    Sebastian Beach Grill & Bar

    26 Esplanade, Williamstown

    This Basque-inspired waterfront bistro grills seafood and pours sangria on a sprawling shaded deck right on the sand.

  • Restaurant

    Prince Dining Room

    2 Acland Street, St Kilda

    All-day dining in an iconic St Kilda location.

  • Bar

    Harlow

    447 Church Street, Richmond

    Richmond's Great Britain Hotel has been transformed into an all-occasions pub with a dog-friendly beer garden and lots of barbecued meats.

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    Hotel Esplanade

    11 The Esplanade, St Kilda

    The revamped Melbourne music institution sports 12 bars, two restaurants and three live music stages across its six levels.

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    Elwood Bathers

    15 Elwood Foreshore, Elwood

    This all-day diner is located right on Elwood Beach.

  • Restaurant

    Sonny Chiba - CLOSED

    14 Beatty Avenue, Armadale

    A modern Japanese diner with brisket-stuffed doughnuts and an Iced Vovo dessert.

  • Bar

    Nagambie Brewery and Distillery

    295 High Street, Nagambie

    A lakeside brewery and distillery worthy of a weekend road trip — it's only a 90-minute drive from Melbourne.

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    Little Andorra

    555 Nicholson Street, Carlton North

    A charming Carlton North wine bar where you pull up a stool for a drink and a snack every day from 2pm.

  • Restaurant

    Mister Munro

    215 Little Collins St, Melbourne

    An all-day dining room and bar in Melbourne's historic old 'dry hotel'.

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    Liminal

    Ground Level, T&G Building, 161 Collins Street, Melbourne

    An CBD cafe from the team behind Hazel, Molli and Lilac Wine Bar.

  • Nevsky Russian Restaurant

    476 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick

    Traditional Russian delights and plenty of vodka, of course.

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    Mister Bianco

    285 High St, Kew

    An authentic Sicilian restaurant with a seasonal menu that fuses the traditional with the new.

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    The Local Taphouse St Kilda

    184 Carlisle Street, St Kilda East

    This Carlisle Street institution boasts 19 taps, two fireplaces and a sun-soaked rooftop.

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    Juke's

    Crown Entertainment Complex, Level 1, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank

    A 70s-themes karaoke bar from the Holey Moley crew.

  • Restaurant

    Marameo

    6 Russell Place, Melbourne

    A CBD Italian diner with a laneway terrace, house-made pasta and many spritzes.

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    Fargo and Co

    216 Swan Street, Richmond

    This old Richmond bank is the home of bottomless brunch and fried chicken.

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    Imperial South Yarra

    522 Chapel Street, South Yarra

    A southside spot to unwind with a fishbowl cocktail and a little bit of a boogie.

  • Restaurant

    Katori

    850 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill

    This Box Hill restaurant, bar and grill is serving up traditional Japanese yakiniku.

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    Moon Dog OG

    17 Duke Street, Abbotsford

    The Melbourne brewing powerhouse started out life in this Abbotsford warehouse — it's worth a visit for a couple of beers and some pizza.

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    Pepe's Italian & Liquor

    275 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

    You'll find cheesy bowls of gnocchi, meatball pizza and giant sundaes at this 1930s New York-Inspired Italo-American joint on Exhibition Street.

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    Left Bank Melbourne

    1 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank

    Book a boozy lunch with riverside views.

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    Hopscotch

    4 Riverside Quay, Southbank

    A riverside meeting place for beer lovers and friends, where you can get a foot-long steak sanga and bottomless fries.

  • Restaurant

    Shu

    147 Johnston Street, Collingwood

    This experimental Chinese spot in Collingwood does ten-course vegan degustations.

  • Restaurant

    Panda Hot Pot

    100 Victoria Street, Carlton

    The former Dracula's site is now home to an international sichuan hot pot chain.

  • Restaurant

    Tiamo

    303 Lygon Street, Carlton

    A Lygon Street mainstay that's been serving up classic Italian eats for over four decades.

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    Poodle Bar & Bistro

    81-83 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

    The two-storey bar and bistro in Fitzroy continues to shine with its Euro-accented menu, sunny courtyard and lively atmosphere.

  • Cafe

    The Commons at Ormond Collective

    Corner Moubray Street And St Kilda Road, Melbourne

    This four-in-one St Kilda Road venue has a huge beer garden.

  • Restaurant

    Mr Brownie

    343 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne

    A multi-level pub, Punjabi-style deli and rooftop bar run by chef-restaurateur Jessi Singh.

  • Restaurant

    Gimlet at Cavendish House

    33 Russell Street, Melbourne

    Andrew McConnell's elegant cocktail bar and European bistro serves up caviar, champagne and truffles aplenty.

  • Bar

    Hobsons Bay Hotel

    28 Ferguson Street, Williamstown

    This bayside boozer has an ex-Supernormal chef, house-made doughnuts and hot chook rolls.

  • Restaurant

    Vesper - CLOSED

    23-25 Toorak Road, South Yarra

    You'll find a secret bar, a courtyard and an ex-Vue de Monde chef at this Mediterranean bistro.

  • Bar

    There There

    8 Malop Street, Geelong

    Set inside a grand old bank building, but feels like a 70s house party.

  • Bar

    Poodle Upstairs

    81-83 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

    Poodle Bar & Bistro has scored a new upstairs sibling, serving signature sips, gourmet charcuterie and caviar two nights a week.

  • Bar

    Four Pillars Gin Distillery

    2A Lilydale Road, Healesville

    An experimental distillery, a gin shop and stunning bar by the Four Pillars crew.

  • Restaurant

    Lona Misa

    234 Toorak Road, South Yarra

    This all-day plant-based bar and diner hails from two celebrated Melbourne chefs.

  • Restaurant

    Thirty Eight Chairs

    4 Bond Street, South Yarra

    The lactose intolerant best look away.

  • Restaurant

    Yulongfu Steamed Buns Restaurant

    136 Bourke Street, Melbourne

    Xiao long bao steals the show at this Shanghainese dumpling restaurant — especially the luxe black truffle variety.

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    INDU Dining

    86A Collins Street, Melbourne

    Expect to find homely, honest Sri Lankan fare with a few contemporary twists.

  • Restaurant

    Vue de Monde

    525 Collins Street, Melbourne

    One of the most celebrated fine diners in Australia — with world-class views, too.

  • Restaurant

    Yakimono

    80 Collins Street, Melbourne

    This colourful Chris Lucas venture features a futuristic aesthetic and a menu filled with Japanese street food that's cooked over flames.

  • Bar

    Kewpie — CLOSED

    376 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

    This pub's breathing new life into a Brunswick Street classic, with cheap pizza, DJ nights and a secluded rooftop terrace.

  • Restaurant

    Smith St Bistrot

    300 Smith Street, Collingwood

    Scott Pickett's French-inspired bistro and bar features steak baguettes, lobster thermidor and lots of low-intervention wines.

  • Restaurant

    Aru Restaurant

    268 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

    This considered offering heroes cooking techniques from eras past and a surprising fusion of flavours.

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    Pearl Diver Cocktails and Oysters

    56 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne

    Creatively-charged cocktails and primo Aussie oysters headline the offering at this glam CBD watering hole.

  • Restaurant

    Entrecôte Greville Street

    142-144 Greville Street, Prahran

    This famed French restaurant's latest iteration features chic pops of bold colour, throughout an elegant space that pays equal respect for the classic and the contemporary.

  • Restaurant

    Untitled Richmond

    236 Swan Street, Cremorne

    A former Young Chef of the Year guides the contemporary Euro food offering at this multi-level restaurant and bar from the Ugly Duckling team.

  • Bar

    Trinity St Kilda

    2 Brighton Road, St Kilda

    This bar, beer garden and food truck park makes its home in a historic former church hall.

  • Restaurant

    Freyja

    477 Collins Street, Melbourne

    A sophisticated exploration of 'new Nordic' cuisine boasting Michelin cred, where traditional techniques are cleverly fused with modern Scandi flair.

  • 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.

  • Restaurant

    Moonhouse

    282 Carlisle Street, Balaclava

    A modern Chinese diner from the Hanoi Hannah crew, housed in a two-level, heritage-listed art deco building.

  • Restaurant

    Victoria by Farmer's Daughters

    2 Swanston Street, Melbourne

    A love letter to the people and produce of Victoria's diverse regions, featuring a 3000-bottle wine library and a rotating 'region in residence' menu.

  • Restaurant

    Stella Restaurant and Bar

    427 Chapel Street, South Yarra

    This modern take on the classic Italian trattoria has a primo pizza offering and an all-weather rooftop terrace overlooking Chapel Street.

  • Restaurant

    Yugen Dining

    605 Chapel Street, South Yarra

    Chapel Street's sumptuous subterranean Japanese diner and bar has a flair for the dramatic.

  • Bar

    Bleakhouse Hotel Albert Park

    97 Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park

    Come for the hearty proper roast dinner and stay for the views over Port Phillip Bay.

  • Pub

    Terminus Hotel Fitzroy North

    492 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North

    Find your classic pub vibes in the beer garden and public bar, or head to its restaurant for a classier affair.

  • Restaurant

    Lee Ho Fook

    11-15 Duckboard Place, Melbourne

    An easy dinner choice that won't disappoint.

  • Bar

    Cru Wine Bar

    916 Glenferrie Road, Kew

    Cru continues its evolution from breakfast nook to late-night Corsican wine bar. But don't worry, brunch is still on the menu.

  • Restaurant

    Lillian Brasserie

    80 Collins Street, Melbourne

    Live a little fancy...

  • Bar

    Agostino — Temporarily Closed

    297 Lygon Street, Carlton

    The simple yet memorable restaurant and bar you've been searching for.

  • Restaurant

    Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya

    127 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

    Find a stacked menu with both traditional and wildly fun contemporary Japanese eats at this Brunswick Street haunt.

  • Bar

    Bossley Bar & Restaurant

    186 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

    Head to this CBD spot for pre-theatre dining or after-work drinks with the office crew.

  • Restaurant

    Steer Dining Room Restaurant

    15 Claremont Street, South Yarra

    A palace for red meat lovers.

  • Restaurant

    Marble Yakiniku

    52-54 Osullivan Road, Glen Waverley

    This luxe Japanese restaurant is home to top-grade sashimi, wagyu steaks, hot pots, barbecue and omakase experiences.

  • Bar

    Railway Club Hotel

    107 Raglan Street, Port Melbourne

    A Melbourne dining institution that's home to some of the best steak in the city.

  • Bar

    The Orrong Hotel

    709 High Street, Armadale

    Go glam or keep it simple. The choice is all yours at this classic gastropub.

  • Pub

    Arcadia Hotel

    2 Toorak Road, South Yarra

    Come for the steak and stick around to play some pool, watch some sports or have a boogie on a Saturday night.

  • Restaurant

    Rockpool Bar & Grill

    8 Whiteman Street, Southbank

    A Melbourne institution for steak and wine lovers.

  • Bar

    Evies Disco Diner

    232 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

    Karaoke, bingo, bottomless brunch- that's just the beginning.

  • Restaurant

    Park Street Pasta & Wine

    268 Park Street, South Melbourne

    Home to some of the best pasta in Melbourne.

  • Restaurant

    Ronnie's

    525 Collins Street, Melbourne

    An underrated Italian haunt in Melbourne's CBD.

  • Restaurant

    The Atlantic

    8 Whiteman Street, Southbank

    An exceptional seafood restaurant along Melbourne's Yarra River.

  • Restaurant

    Krabby's Crab Boil

    3-6 Star Circus, Docklands

    Roll up your sleeves, don a bib and get stuck into some of the best seafood in Melbourne.

  • Pub

    The Beehive Hotel

    84 Barkers Road, Hawthorn

    Hawthorn's historic 300-seat pub The Beehive Hotel was totally revamped in mid-2024.

  • Restaurant

    Akaiito Restaurant

    349-351 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Home to excellent a la carte Japanese eats, omakase experiences and a private dining room with immersive visual projections.

  • Restaurant

    Conservatory

    8 Whiteman Street, Southbank

    We bet you've never been to an all-you-can-eat buffet quite like this.

  • Restaurant

    Laksa King

    6-12 Pin Oak Crescent, Flemington

    Authentic Malayasian-Chinese fare at this buzzing restaurant.

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    MING Dining

    299 Queen Street, Melbourne

    Head to the Melbourne fine-diner to feast your way through refined dishes that marry contemporary Australian cuisine with Chinese-Canto influences.

  • Restaurant

    Matsu

    157A Barkly Street, Footscray

    A tiny four-seat restaurant serving up the best kaiseki experience in Melbourne.

  • Restaurant

    RST Seafood Restaurant

    5 Rae Street, Fitzroy North

    Home to some of the best seafood in Melbourne, prepared however you like it.

  • Restaurant

    La Madonna

    103 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

    It's a proper hidden gem in the city, rising well above most hotel restaurants and bars you tend to find in Melbourne.

  • Pub

    Morris House

    120 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

    Expect four levels of booze, food and comedy in Melbourne's CBD.

  • Bar

    Brick Lane Market

    456 Queen Street, Melbourne

    Compared to most brewery pubs in Melbourne, Brick Lane Market is offering up one of the most extensive range of food and drinks within some mighty nice surrounds. 

  • Restaurant

    Rumi

    2 Village Avenue, Brunswick East

    Rumi remains a true Melbourne treasure and one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in the city.

  • 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.

  • Bar

    Saint George

    54 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda

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

  • Restaurant

    Atria

    650 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

    Be sure to take your time when visiting Atria, not just to admire the city skyline, but to fully appreciate all the skill and passion that's gone into the food and drink offerings.

  • Restaurant

    Hotel Lona

    473 Nepean Highway, Frankston

    A two-level venue with a restaurant, public bar and rooftop in one of Frankston’s oldest buildings.

  • Cafe

    Little Molli

    66 Nicholson Street, Abbotsford

    Abbotsford's new all-day deli Little Molli comes from the minds behind some of Melbourne's best cafes, bars and restaurants.

  • Bar

    Molli

    20 Mollison Street, Abbotsford

    Molli is a neighbourhood bar and bistro from the minds behind Dessous, Hazel and Lilac Wine.

  • Bar

    Hotel Nacional

    23-25 Hardware Lane, Melbourne

    Hotel Nacional is Hardware Lane's five-storey, totally gluten-free Mexican restaurant and bar.

  • Bar

    Orlo

    44 Oxford Street, Collingwood

    The historic Dyason Cordial Factory has been given a new lease of life thanks to several Melbourne hospo heavyweights.

  • Bar

    Suzie Q

    247 Chapel Street, Prahran

    The Chapel Street restaurant is pairing underground 80s disco energy with contemporary Chinese eats, playful cocktails and karaoke.

  • Bar

    Tombo Den

    100 Chapel Street, Windsor

    Fill your nights with sake martinis and street food-style sushi at Chris Lucas' Chapel Street restaurant and sake bar.

  • Bar

    Flour Child Richmond

    432 Church Street, Richmond

    You’ve had sourdough pizza, US-style slices and dirty Aussie pizzas, but have you tried pinsa romana?

  • Bar

    Bendigo Hotel Collingwood

    125 Johnston Street, Collingwood

    Collingwood's legendary live music pub The Bendigo Hotel is back in action thanks to The Mill Brewery Crew.

  • Restaurant

    Il Mercato Centrale Melbourne

    546 Collins Street, Melbourne

    Melbourne's Il Mercato Centrale is serving up pizza, pasta, calamari fritti, gelato, cannoli, cocktails, wine and so much more — to have in or take away.

  • Restaurant

    Amatrice Rooftop Restaurant

    16 Stephenson Street, Cremorne

    Zip away to Italy in the back streets of Cremorne, with aperitivo sips and specialty pasta 10 stories above the ground.

  • Restaurant

    Rocco's Bologna Discoteca

    15 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

    Either feast down in the main dining room, or sip and snack at the upstairs bar.

  • Bar

    Juni

    136 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

    Michael Lambie has brought his own take on contemporary Southeast Asian fare back to Melbourne's CBD with Juni.

  • Restaurant

    Lucy Liu Kitchen and Bar

    23 Oliver Lane, Melbourne

    A laneway favourite that's been dishing out drunken chicken, banquet menus and international drinks for over a decade.

  • Restaurant

    II.II.VI

    Basement, 226 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Fire takes centre stage at this sultry, subterranean Flinders Lane dining room.

  • Bar

    Bar Jayda

    19 Bond Street, Melbourne

    Shane Delia's sophisticated cocktail den brings old-world glamour to a CBD laneway.

  • Bar

    The Alps Wine Shop & Bar

    64 Commercial Road, Prahran

    This properly cosy neighbourhood wine and pizza bar channels the laidback warmth of an Italian mountain lodge.

  • Restaurant

    Harriot

    555 Collins Street, Melbourne

    This modern European diner is from the crew behind Tipo 00 — and it's the group's boldest move to date.

  • Pub

    The George Hotel

    139 Cecil Street, South Melbourne

    History hasn't been forgotten, as this enduring South Melbourne pub enters a new era with elevated cuisine and a fresh direction.

  • Bar

    Mountain Culture Brewery - Melbourne

    150 Murphy Street, Richmond

    The award-winning Blue Mountains brewpub makes its Melbourne debut.

  • Restaurant

    YX Hot Pot Bourke Street

    384-386 Bourke Street, Melbourne

    YX Hot Pot brings traditional Sichuan hot pot to a neon-soaked cyberpunk setting on Bourke Street.

  • Bar

    Gigi

    143 Greville Street, Prahran

    Be transported into the headiness of Paris’s heyday at Entrecote’s new bar Gigi.

  • Bar

    Gracie's Wine Room

    27 Toorak Road, South Yarra

    Gracie’s founder Kelsie Gaffey has many accolades to her name – a wine bar that she founded at the age of 25 and a following she amassed through TikTok.

  • Bar

    Olympia

    18 Portman Street, Oakleigh

    Hankering for a place that serves Greek wines and cocktails alongside the much-loved cuisine? Look no further than Olympia.

  • Restaurant

    Blackbird Melbourne

    66 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    With a Brisbanian backbone, this multi-level, modern Australian restaurant has all the makings to become a Melbourne mainstay.

  • Restaurant

    Marguerite

    18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore

    Chef Patron Michael Wilson dismantles fine-dining stiffness with an open kitchen, playful “creative cuisine” and a smart temperance pairing — all set inside Singapore's Gardens by the Bay's lush Flower Dome.

  • Restaurant

    Zoncello Yarra Valley

    316-334 Maroondah Highway, Healesville

    The new drinking and dining destination is the second outpost from the group behind Zonzo Estate.

  • Restaurant

    ZEKKAI

    123 Queen Street, Melbourne

    In the kitchen, an ex-Nobu chef is bringing luxe Japanese dining to new heights.

  • Pub

    Urban Alley Brewery Chadstone

    1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone

    The enormous drinking, dining and entertainment venue is Melbourne's largest on-site shopping centre bar, with a capacity for a whopping 620 people.

  • Pub

    The Waterside Hotel

    508 Flinders Street, Melbourne

    The revitalised venue now showcases a beer garden, a Southeast Asian restaurant, a rooftop bar, an outdoor terrace, a ground-floor pub and additional event spaces.

  • Restaurant

    Disuko

    59-63 Bourke Street, Melbourne

    Taking over the former Madame Brussels spot was going to be big shoes to fill, but who better to try than MAMAS Dining Group.

  • Bar

    Moondrop Bar

    150-156 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

    Guests will be greeted with touches of Chan's Chinese heritage on all fronts: from Mahjong tables serving as furniture, to Chinese hip hop and R'n'B playing through the speakers.

  • Restaurant

    Cleo, Hyde Melbourne Place

    130 Russell Street, Melbourne

    The rooftop drinking and dining destination welcomes Eastern Mediterranean flavours and old-world cooking techniques.

  • Restaurant

    Santito

    174 Smith Street, Collingwood

    While the smell of fresh tortillas and spit-roasted meats may be familiar, Santito brings a refreshed energy and new direction to the Smith Street site.

  • Restaurant

    Koi Toy

    T16, Pentridge Shopping Centre, 1 Champ Street, Coburg

    Menu highlights include angel hair tempura King Prawns, sake-cured Ocean Trout, and crunchy fried whitebait with yuzu tartare sauce.

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