Melbourne's Best Outdoor Bars, Restaurants and Cafes
Enjoy that spring sun.
Winter is officially stepping out, and it's time to remind ourselves what beer gardens, rooftop bars and sun-soaked cafe courtyards look like. We'll be throwing our arms open to the sun for as long as it sticks around – which, knowing Melbourne, might not be for very long. Best make the most of it while we can.
The below spots are our favourites for a surefire hit of spring sun.
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Fatto Bar & Cantina - CLOSED
River Terrace, Hamer Hall, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
With Fatto meaning 'stuffed' in Italian, this riverside cantina and bar might just be a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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Carolina
11 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East
With a great menu, coffee offering and courtyard, Carolina's our favourite northside lady.
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The Boathouse
7 The Boulevard, Moonee Ponds
Follow the river out west for all-day outdoor dining.
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The Stables of Como
Como House, Corner Williams Road And Lechlade Avenue, South Yarra
Como House's quaint cafe does brunch, high tea and picnics in the grounds.
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Temple Brewing Company
122 Weston Street, Brunswick East
Brunswick East's own microbrewery offering much more than just beer.
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Twenty & Six Espresso
594 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne
North Melbourne's ultimate breakfast menu (with pudding).
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Arbory Bar & Eatery
Flinders Walk, Melbourne
With great views and even better food, this is one platform you won't mind getting delayed on.
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Cafe BU - CLOSED
585a Canning Street, Carlton North
Sip a coffee above the suburbs atop the perfect Carlton North perch.
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Frankie Says
15 Acacia Place, Abbotsford
The Hoy Pinoy team have a permanent venue along the Yarra.
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Sagra - CLOSED
256-258 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
A Malvern restaurant with all-day Italian dining, a rooftop bar and even a gallery.
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Naked in the Sky
285 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
The best position on Brunswick Street is in the sky.
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Madame Brussels - CLOSED
Level 3, 59-63 Bourke Street, Melbourne
With AstroTurf, tennis whites and jugs of Pimms, Madame B has classic summer style.
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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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Feast of Merit
117 Swan Street, Richmond
Sip coffee and tuck into Middle Eastern fare with a clear conscience.
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The Boatbuilders Yard
23 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
Located right on the harbour at South Wharf, this is the place to go if you like your drinks served with a view.
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The Standard Hotel
293 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy
The bar offers a comforting retro vibe while huge beer garden is a breezy little oasis that's well worth the search.
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Rooftop Bar
252 Swanston Street, Melbourne
Rooftop Bar is the centrepiece of Melbourne's alcohol stocked skyline.
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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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Trunk Bar & Restaurant — CLOSED
275 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
A unique package in the heart of the city.
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Industry Beans
70 – 76 Westgarth St, Fitzroy
This cafe-and-roastery-in-one gets everything right.
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Uncle - CLOSED
188 Carlisle Street, St Kilda
Eat a mini (or large) bowl of pho on St Kilda's only Vietnamese rooftop.
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Young Bloods Diner - CLOSED
60 Rose Street, Fitzroy
Coffee, food, booze and one of the best views over Fitzroy.