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.
Libby Curran
January 18, 2023
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    Lucy Liu Kitchen & Bar

    23 Oliver Lane, Melbourne

    Spot on modern Asian CBD dining from the lady herself.

  • Restaurant

    Robata

    2 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

    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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    Cricketers Arms Hotel

    327 Punt Road, Richmond

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

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    Hemingway's Wine Room

    150 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne

    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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    Arbory Afloat 2022 - CLOSED

    Flinders Walk, Melbourne

    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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    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.

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    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.

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    Hazel

    164 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    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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    MoVida

    1 Hosier Lane, Melbourne

    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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    The Duke Of Wellington

    146 Flinders Street, Melbourne

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

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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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    Supernormal

    180 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Lobster rolls and karaoke, together at last.

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    Gimlet at Cavendish House

    33 Russell Street, Melbourne

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

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    Cumulus Inc.

    45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    A sensory dream of outstanding food and beautiful design.

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    The Corner Hotel

    57 Swan Street, Richmond

    A Richmond live music institution with a banging rooftop.

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    Eau de Vie

    1 Malthouse Lane, Melbourne

    Cocktails, charcuterie and a little speakeasy fun.

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    Garden State Hotel

    101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

    Flinders Lane's new four-storey pub.

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    Trinket

    87 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

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

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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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    Pastuso

    19 ACDC Lane, Melbourne

    Fun, convivial Peruvian dining in the CBD.

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