Freshies: Exciting and Vibrant New Melbourne Openings to Add to Your Must-Visit List

Discover you next favourite dish or drink at one of these fresh Melbourne haunts.
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July 20, 2022
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    The Gertrude Hotel

    148 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy

    The Fitzroy corner site has been reborn as a disco-inspired party paradise.

  • 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.

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    Yarra Falls

    381 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    A 25-seat boozer guided by locality, steered by the seasons and named after the Yarra River's one-time waterfall.

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    Naught Cocktail Bar

    32 Peel Street, Eltham

    This cocktail den by award-winning distillery Naught will entice you out of the city with its elegant sense of drama and menu of crafty gin sips.

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    Pearl Chablis & Oyster Bar

    200 Bourke Street, Melbourne

    This sophisticated speakeasy has two great loves, pairing primo Aussie oysters with a dizzying collection of chablis.

  • Restaurant

    Botswana Butchery Melbourne

    66 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    A longtime Kiwi favourite has delivered its first Melbourne restaurant, headlined by a signature luxe meat- and seafood-focused offering.

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    Connie's Italian Diner & Pizza - CLOSED

    234B Russell Street, Melbourne

    Connie's has been reborn in the space above its former home, now taking the form of a modern Italian trattoria and leafy rooftop terrace.

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    Barlow at The Continental Sorrento

    1 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento

    This luxe speakeasy pairs a sumptuous live entertainment program with clever cocktails and late-night snacks by Scott Pickett.

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    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.

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    Grill Americano

    112 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Chris Lucas' dapper steakhouse celebrates Northern Italian flavours and old-school hospitality with a generous side of modern elegance.

  • 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.

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    Urban Alley Brewery Knox

    425 Burwood Highway, Wantirna South

    Urban Alley's 750-capacity brewpub boasts its own onsite distillery, a stacked entertainment program and a standout menu of modern pub fare.

  • Restaurant

    Parco Ramen

    17A Hall Street, Moonee Ponds

    A tiny ramen bar from the minds behind a beloved lockdown pop-up.

  • 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.

  • Restaurant

    Hi Fi

    316 Smith Street, Collingwood

    Collingwood's vinyl-soundtracked sandwich joint and takeaway-only lunch destination.

  • Restaurant

    La Fantaisie

    297 Victoria Street, Abbotsford

    A café, patisserie, florist and event venue, all rolled into one drop-dead-gorgeous package.

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    Yarra Botanica

    Southbank Promenade, Southbank

    The Yarra River's permanent two-storey pontoon bar and eatery is celebrating local produce, native ingredients and an all-Victorian drinks offering.

  • Restaurant

    BKK

    270 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

    HER's smoky Thai barbecue canteen is heating things up with its flame-cooked skewers, punchy laab variations and tropical cocktails.

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    HER Bar

    270 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

    HER's ground-floor residence is a Euro-inspired restaurant and bar serving up lunch, late-night eats and cocktails aplenty.

  • Bar

    Music Room

    270 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

    Melbourne's first dedicated 'listening bar' boasts a 3000-strong vinyl collection and DJ Jnett in the role of Music Director.

  • Restaurant

    Nomad Melbourne

    187 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Sydney's much-loved Mediterranean restaurant Nomad has landed on Flinders Lane with its first Melbourne outpost, celebrating local produce and wine.

  • Restaurant

    Hotel Collingwood

    376 Smith Street, Collingwood

    This classic corner pub has gotten a refresh with breezy interiors, elevated pub grub and a drinks list filled with local names.

  • Bar

    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.

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    Kewpie

    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.

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    Fable Melbourne

    168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

    Melbourne's highest rooftop bar is slinging clever cocktails and Mediterranean bites 14 storeys above Lonsdale Street.

  • 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.

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