Melbourne's Best Spots for Enjoying the Spring Sun

Smell ya later, winter.

Tom Clift
Published on September 13, 2015

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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Bar
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
Cafe BU - CLOSED

585a Canning Street, Carlton North

Sip a coffee above the suburbs atop the perfect Carlton North perch.

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Bar
Howler

14 Dawson Street, Brunswick

A converted Brunswick warehouse with two bars, two performance spaces and great pub grub.

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Bar
Jardin Tan

Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra

A bit of Vietnamese exoticism in the middle of the Botanic Gardens.

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Loop Roof

Level 3, 23 Meyers Place, Melbourne

A gem in Melbourne's rooftop crown.

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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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Naked in the Sky

285 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

The best position on Brunswick Street is in the sky.

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NSHRY - CLOSED

129A Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park

Beachside nosh with a touch of Japan.

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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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Bar
Rooftop Bar

252 Swanston Street, Melbourne

Rooftop Bar is the centrepiece of Melbourne's alcohol stocked skyline.

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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 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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The Red Hummingbird — TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Level 1, 246 Russell Street, Melbourne

An oldie but a goodie.

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The Retreat

280 Sydney Road, Brunswick

A beer garden retreat in the heart of Brunswick.

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Cafe
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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Bar
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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Restaurant
Trunk Diner - CLOSED

275 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

An outdoor American-style diner smack bang in the CBD.

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Bar
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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Bar
Young Bloods Diner - CLOSED

60 Rose Street, Fitzroy

Coffee, food, booze and one of the best views over Fitzroy.

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