VEX

Northcote, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian, Mediterranean

Address: 66-68 High St

Gray and Gray Bread and Wine

Northcote, VIC

Cuisines: Cocktail

Address: 188 High St

Hope St Radio

Collingwood, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian

Address: 35 Johnston St

Bahama Gold

Brunswick East, VIC

Cuisines: Cocktail

Address: 135 Lygon St

Geralds Bar

Carlton North, VIC

Cuisines: Cocktail

Address: 920 Lygon st

Runner Up Rooftop Bar

Collingwood, VIC

Cuisines: Cocktail

Address: Level 2/35 Johnston St

Tipo 00

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Italian

Italian pasta bar celebrated for its hand-made dishes and warm, intimate atmosphere. Chef Andreas Papadakis crafts refined simplicity — from silky tagliolini to rich squid ink pasta — earning Tipo 00 a reputation as one of Melbourne’s best Italian restaurants.

Address: 361 Little Bourke St

Patricia Coffee Brewers

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Coffee

Tiny, standing-room-only coffee bar tucked between Melbourne’s laneways, serving some of the city’s best espresso with unmatched precision and charm. Patricia proves that good coffee doesn’t need a seat — just skill, speed, and style.

Address: Rear of 493-495 Little Bourke St

Napier Quarter

Fitzroy, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian, European

Address: 359 Napier St

High Note

Northcote, VIC

Cuisines:

Address: 220 High St

ShanDong MaMa

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Chinese

Address: 7/200 Bourke St

Takeaway Pizza

Preston, VIC

Cuisines: Pizza

A busy little Pizza bar in Preston offering variety of pizzas, including vegetarian and vegan options

Address: 535 High St

Old Palm Liquor

Brunswick East, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian, ,

Address: 133B Lygon St

Marion Wine Bar

Fitzroy, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian, European,

Neighbourhood wine bar with a loyal Fitzroy following, known for its ever-changing wine list and unfussy, produce-driven plates.

Address: 53 Gertrude St

City Wine Shop

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: European, ,

A wine shop offering a wide range of local and imported wines at all prices and a European-influenced food menu

Address: 159 Spring St

Neighbourhood Wine

Fitzroy North, VIC

Cuisines: European

A bustling wine bar featuring a retro feel and wooden decor, offering European cuisine that is produced locally.

Address: 1 Reid St

Kirk's Wine Bar

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: European, Modern Australian

Address: 46 Hardware Ln

Waxflower

Brunswick, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian, European,

Address: 153 Weston St

Alta Trattoria

Fitzroy, VIC

Cuisines: Italian

An Italian restaurant with lively ambiance, offering pasta dishes and wines to match.

Address: Ground Floor Rear/274 Brunswick St

The Hardware Club

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Italian

Address: 43 Hardware Lane Upstairs

Capitano Carlton

Carlton, VIC

Cuisines: Italian

Address: 421 Rathdowne St

Ping's Dumpling Kitchen

Preston, VIC

Cuisines: Dumpling

Address: 358 High St

The Park Hotel Abbotsford

Abbotsford, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian

Address: 191 Nicholson St

Sardinas

Reservoir, VIC

Cuisines: Cocktail, Brunch

Address: 688 High St

Jamsheed Wines

Preston, VIC

Cuisines: , ,

Address: 4 Albert St

The Carlton Wine Room

Carlton, VIC

Cuisines: European, Modern Australian

Address: 172-174 Faraday St

Bar Romantica

Brunswick East, VIC

Cuisines:

Address: 52/54 Lygon St

All Are Welcome Northcote

Northcote, VIC

Cuisines:

A bakery serving organic bread, viennoiserie, cakes, provisions, and coffee.

Address: 190 High St

Siglo

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Cocktail

Address: 2/161 Spring St

Railway Hotel Fitzroy North

Fitzroy North, VIC

Cuisines:

Address: 800 Nicholson St

Alimentari

Collingwood, VIC

Cuisines: Coffee

A rustic Mediterranean deli and eatery serving quality panini and great coffee

Address: 302/304 Smith St

Zsa’s Bar & Bistroteca

Northcote, VIC

Cuisines:

Address: 202 High St

A1 Bakery Fairfield

Fairfield, VIC

Cuisines:

Address: 122 Station St

Pizzeria Magma

Fitzroy North, VIC

Cuisines: Pizza

Address: 305 St Georges Rd