Where to Head for Eats and Drinks Before and After a Session at the Australian Open

From pre-match parmas to celebratory champagne after a long day courtside, these local spots have you sorted during this year's Grand Slam tournament.

Where to Head for Eats and Drinks Before and After a Session at the Australian Open

It's that balmy time of year when the days are long, the post-holiday haze is yet to lift... and the eyes of the world are on Melbourne as it hosts one of its biggest annual sporting events, the Australian Open. This year, most of the world's top tennis players will descend on Melbourne Park from Monday, January 16–Sunday, January 29, battling it out for Grand Slam glory.

Thousands of spectators are also set to head along to watch the on-court action unfold — and if you're one of them, chances are you'll be in the market for a bite to eat before a match or a couple of bevs after a big day courtside. This year's onsite food and drink offering is a truly bumper one, but we've also pulled together a round-up of top-notch bars and restaurants within strolling distance of Melbourne Park's front gates. Intersperse your tennis-watching adventures with a visit to one of these great spots and enjoy your own little grand slam moment.

Top image: Arbory Afloat by Arianna Leggiero.

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Food & Drink
Lucy Liu Kitchen & Bar

Spot on modern Asian CBD dining from the lady herself.

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Food & Drink
Robata

The San Telmo Group's playful take on modern Japanese barbecue heroes skewers cooked over charcoal and cleverly reworked classic cocktails.

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Food & Drink
Cricketers Arms Hotel

One of Richmond's oldest and most iconic pubs, just across the road from all the sporting action.

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Food & Drink
Hemingway's Wine Room

You'll find red banquettes, Euro-accented fare and a cocktail list filled with Ernest Hemingway favourites at this art deco bar.

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Food & Drink
Arbory Afloat 2022

Melbourne's seasonal floating bar is back with a new holiday-worthy look and an offering inspired by the Balearic Islands.

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Food & Drink
Grill Americano

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

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Food & Drink
Untitled Richmond

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.

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Food & Drink
Hazel

From the minds behind Liminal and Common Ground Project comes this after-work go-to for cocktails and clever contemporary bites.

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Food & Drink
MoVida

Tucked away in stencil-drenched Hosier Lane, MoVida offers a grazing extravaganza in an enchanting room akin to what you'd actually get in downtown Barcelona.

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Food & Drink
The Duke Of Wellington

It turns out Melbourne's oldest licensed pub has a few new tricks up its sleeve.

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Food & Drink
Arbory Bar & Eatery

With great views and even better food, this is one platform you won't mind getting delayed on.

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Food & Drink
Supernormal

Lobster rolls and karaoke, together at last.

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Food & Drink
Gimlet at Cavendish House

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

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Food & Drink
Cumulus Inc.

A sensory dream of outstanding food and beautiful design.

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Food & Drink
The Corner Hotel

A Richmond live music institution with a rooftop.

BOOK A TABLE

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Food & Drink
Eau de Vie

Cocktails, whisky and a little speakeasy fun.

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Food & Drink
Garden State Hotel

Flinders Lane's new four-storey pub.

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Food & Drink
Trinket

A plush two-storey cocktail lounge with a secret basement bar, fireplace and boozy brunch sessions.

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Food & Drink
Taxi Kitchen

A new era of dining at Taxi.

BOOK A TABLE

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Food & Drink
Pastuso

Fun, convivial Peruvian dining in the CBD.

BOOK A TABLE

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