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9 venues in Melbourne

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Venue List (9)

Interior and atmosphere of Rumi Brunswick restaurant

Rumi Brunswick

Located in Brunswick East

●7 Recommendations

Restaurant Outdoor seating Delivery Takeout Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Bistra restaurant

Bistra

Located in Carlton

●14 Recommendations

Restaurant Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Bar Liberty restaurant

Bar Liberty

Located in Fitzroy

●30 Recommendations

Bar Wine Bar Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Geralds Bar restaurant

Geralds Bar

Located in Carlton North

●29 Recommendations

Bar Outdoor seating Dine-in

Interior and atmosphere of Wide Open Road Coffee Roasters restaurant

Wide Open Road Coffee Roasters

Located in Brunswick

●2 Recommendations

Cafe breakfast lunch

Interior and atmosphere of Butchers Diner restaurant

Butchers Diner

Located in Melbourne CBD

●53 Recommendations

Restaurant Diner Outdoor seating

Interior and atmosphere of HuTong restaurant

HuTong

Located in Melbourne CBD

●5 Recommendations

Restaurant Delivery Takeout

Interior and atmosphere of Builders Arms Hotel restaurant

Builders Arms Hotel

Located in Fitzroy

●58 Recommendations

Pub Restaurant Outdoor seating

Interior and atmosphere of Marion Wine Bar restaurant

Marion Wine Bar

Located in Fitzroy

●81 Recommendations

Wine Bar Restaurant Outdoor seating

Venue Locations (9)

Rumi Brunswick

116 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC

Bistra

157 Elgin St, Carlton VIC

Bar Liberty

234 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC

Geralds Bar

920 Lygon st, Carlton North VIC

Wide Open Road Coffee Roasters

274 Barkly St, Brunswick VIC

Butchers Diner

10 Bourke St, Melbourne CBD VIC

HuTong

14-16 Market Ln, Melbourne CBD VIC

Builders Arms Hotel

211 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC

Marion Wine Bar

53 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC

Venue List (9)

Interior and atmosphere of Rumi Brunswick restaurant

Rumi Brunswick

Located in Brunswick East

●7 Recommendations

Restaurant Outdoor seating

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A European-style wine bar located at Fitzroy serving small-but-perfectly-formed cocktail and sophisticated snack menu

Outdoor seating

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A beloved neighborhood spot that captures the essence of classic American diner culture.

A dumpling restaurant highlighting Chinese cuisine accompanying amazing food and cozy ambiance

A place with two dining areas—the bistro and the public bar—that serves an à la carte menu with a variety of daily specials.

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

Interior and atmosphere of Bistra restaurant

Bistra

Located in Carlton

●14 Recommendations

Restaurant Dine-in

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Interior and atmosphere of Bar Liberty restaurant

Bar Liberty

Located in Fitzroy

●30 Recommendations

Bar Wine Bar Dine-in

A European-style wine bar located at Fitzroy serving small-but-perfectly-formed cocktail and sophisticated snack menu

View more Book Now

Interior and atmosphere of Geralds Bar restaurant

Geralds Bar

Located in Carlton North

●29 Recommendations

Bar Outdoor seating Dine-in

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Interior and atmosphere of Wide Open Road Coffee Roasters restaurant

Wide Open Road Coffee Roasters

Located in Brunswick

●2 Recommendations

Cafe breakfast lunch Outdoor seating Takeout+1

Interior and atmosphere of Butchers Diner restaurant

Butchers Diner

Located in Melbourne CBD

●53 Recommendations

Restaurant Diner Outdoor seating Delivery Takeout+1

A beloved neighborhood spot that captures the essence of classic American diner culture.

Interior and atmosphere of HuTong restaurant

HuTong

Located in Melbourne CBD

●5 Recommendations

Restaurant Delivery Takeout Dine-in

A dumpling restaurant highlighting Chinese cuisine accompanying amazing food and cozy ambiance

Interior and atmosphere of Builders Arms Hotel restaurant

Builders Arms Hotel

Located in Fitzroy

●58 Recommendations

Pub Restaurant Outdoor seating Dine-in

A place with two dining areas—the bistro and the public bar—that serves an à la carte menu with a variety of daily specials.

View more Book Now

Interior and atmosphere of Marion Wine Bar restaurant

Marion Wine Bar

Located in Fitzroy

●81 Recommendations

Wine Bar Restaurant Outdoor seating Dine-in

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

View more Book Now

Venue Locations (9)

Rumi Brunswick

116 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC

Bistra

157 Elgin St, Carlton VIC

Bar Liberty

234 Johnston St, Fitzroy VIC

Geralds Bar

920 Lygon st, Carlton North VIC

Wide Open Road Coffee Roasters

274 Barkly St, Brunswick VIC

Butchers Diner

10 Bourke St, Melbourne CBD VIC

HuTong

14-16 Market Ln, Melbourne CBD VIC

Builders Arms Hotel

211 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC

Marion Wine Bar

53 Gertrude St, Fitzroy VIC

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Caretaker's Cottage

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Cocktail

Positioned in a quaint spot in Melbourne's scenic surroundings, modern hospitality in a beautiful old cottage. Smart drinks, top tunes & fun times.

Address: 139-141 Little Lonsdale St

Geralds Bar

Carlton North, VIC

Cuisines: Cocktail

Address: 920 Lygon st

ARU Restaurant

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Modern Australian,

Modern Australian cuisine with a fusion of native ingredients and the flavours of Asia-Pacific.

Address: 268 Little Collins St

Bistra

Carlton, VIC

Cuisines: British, French, Italian

Address: 157 Elgin 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

Bar Liberty

Fitzroy, VIC

Cuisines: European

A European-style wine bar located at Fitzroy serving small-but-perfectly-formed cocktail and sophisticated snack menu

Address: 234 Johnston St

Soi 38 Melbourne

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Thai

Authentic Thai known for its Bangkok-style boat noodles and bold street-food flavours. Chef Tee brings real Thai energy to the menu — from rich beef broth to spicy tom yum — earning Soi 38 a spot among Melbourne’s best Thai restaurants.

Address: 38 Royal Ln

HuTong

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines: Chinese

A dumpling restaurant highlighting Chinese cuisine accompanying amazing food and cozy ambiance

Address: 14-16 Market Ln

Rumi Brunswick

Brunswick East, VIC

Cuisines: Dessert, Middle Eastern, Persian, Turkish, Vegan, Vegetarian

Address: 116 Lygon St

Bijou Bottle Store

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Cuisines:

Address: 194 Little Collins St

Wide Open Road Coffee Roasters

Brunswick, VIC

Cuisines: Coffee

Address: 274 Barkly St

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Interior and atmosphere of Caretaker's Cottage restaurant

Caretaker's Cottage

Located in Melbourne CBD

●97 Recommendations

Bar Cocktail Outdoor seating Dine-in

Positioned in a quaint spot in Melbourne's scenic surroundings, modern hospitality in a beautiful old cottage. Smart drinks, top tunes & fun times.

Interior and atmosphere of Geralds Bar restaurant

Geralds Bar

Located in Carlton North

●29 Recommendations

Bar Cocktail Outdoor seating Dine-in

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Interior and atmosphere of ARU Restaurant restaurant

ARU Restaurant

Located in Melbourne CBD

●47 Recommendations

Restaurant Modern Australian Dine-in

Modern Australian cuisine with a fusion of native ingredients and the flavours of Asia-Pacific.

View more Book Now

Interior and atmosphere of Bistra restaurant

Bistra

Located in Carlton

●14 Recommendations

Restaurant British French Italian Dine-in

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Interior and atmosphere of Marion Wine Bar restaurant

Marion Wine Bar

Located in Fitzroy

●81 Recommendations

Wine Bar Restaurant Modern Australian European Outdoor seating+1

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

View more Book Now

Interior and atmosphere of Bar Liberty restaurant

Bar Liberty

Located in Fitzroy

●30 Recommendations

Bar Wine Bar European Dine-in

A European-style wine bar located at Fitzroy serving small-but-perfectly-formed cocktail and sophisticated snack menu

View more Book Now

Interior and atmosphere of Soi 38 Melbourne restaurant

Soi 38 Melbourne

Located in Melbourne CBD

●86 Recommendations

Restaurant Thai Delivery Takeout Dine-in

Authentic Thai known for its Bangkok-style boat noodles and bold street-food flavours. Chef Tee brings real Thai energy to the menu — from rich beef broth to spicy tom yum — earning Soi 38 a spot among Melbourne’s best Thai restaurants.

Interior and atmosphere of HuTong restaurant

HuTong

Located in Melbourne CBD

●5 Recommendations

Restaurant Chinese Delivery Takeout Dine-in

A dumpling restaurant highlighting Chinese cuisine accompanying amazing food and cozy ambiance

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Cities: VIC

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Ines Wine Bar

Lily Blacks

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Bistra

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Gerald's Bar

Wide Open Road Coffee Roasters

Music Room

Butchers Diner

HuTong

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Melbourne's Most Recommended Local Heroes

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Melbourne's Most Recommended Pubs & Bars

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Melbourne's Most Recommended Coffee Spots

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Melbourne's Most Recommended Coffee Spots

From double ristrettos to flat whites, magics, and single-origin cold brews - here's where our hospo legends are getting caffeinated in Melbourne.

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Melbourne's Most Recommended Local Heroes

Save this Foodboard. Rec'd by Hospo Legends, these are the top neighbourhood icons who are all heart and hustle.

Melbourne's Most Recommended Pubs & Bars

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Melbourne's Most Recommended Pubs & Bars

Neat, shaken, or stirred, these are the best off-shift sips rec'd by Hospo Legends.

Melbourne's Most Recommended Coffee Spots

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Melbourne's Most Recommended Coffee Spots

From double ristrettos to flat whites, magics, and single-origin cold brews - here's where our hospo legends are getting caffeinated in Melbourne.