User Recommendations
Tamura Sake Bar
Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: Sake, Japanese
Address: 1/43 Gertrude St
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
Manze
North Melbourne, VIC
Cuisines: Mauritian
Address: Shop 2/1/5 Errol St
Cho Cho San
Potts Point, NSW
Cuisines: Japanese
Address: 73 Macleay St
The Village Inn Paddington
Paddington, NSW
Cuisines: Cocktail
Address: 9-11 Glenmore Rd
Gimlet
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: European
Set in the landmark Cavendish House, Gimlet blends vintage glamour with modern Melbourne flair. From oysters to wood-fired mains and martinis, it’s a place made for every occasion.
Address: 33 Russell St
Embla
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian
Tucked away on Russell Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Embla is a wood-fired wine bar and modern Australian restaurant that redefines casual fine dining. The menu celebrates seasonality and local produce through bold, inventive dishes, matched with a wine list championing small, independent makers from Australia and beyond.
Address: 122 Russell St
Napier Quarter
Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: Modern Australian, European
Address: 359 Napier St
Continental Deli Bar Bistro
2042, NSW
Cuisines: European
A Newtown favourite since 2015, Continental Deli is home of the Mar-Tinny and a menu built around tinned seafood, charcuterie and European bistro classics with an Australian edge. Sit at the bar for anchovies, gildas and a drink, or head upstairs for the full experience. Open from midday, 364 days a year. Walk in or book, everyone’s welcome.
Address: 210 Australia St
Bella Brutta
Newtown, NSW
Cuisines: Pizza, Italian
A Newtown pizzeria known for doing things its own way, Bella Brutta serves up what it calls “beautiful ugly” pizza.
The dough is thin, blistered and a little charred, with bold toppings and a mix of Italian tradition and personal favourites from the team behind Porteño, Bastardo and Humble Bakery.
Expect a few snacks to start, seriously good pizza, and a drinks list built for it, wine, beer and a strong gin and tonic.
Dine in or takeaway!
Address: 135 King St
Byrdi
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Cocktail
Dedicating to creativity and hospitality, this trailblazing establishment at Melbourne's cocktail scene, offering an innovative and immersive drinking experience.
Address: 211 La Trobe Street, Tenancy GD075
Good Measure
Carlton, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee
A warm, timber-clad cafe and bar
Address: 193 Lygon St
Morning Market
Prahran, VIC
Cuisines: Brunch, Coffee
Address: 579 High St
Poly
Surry Hills, NSW
Cuisines: Modern Australian
Address: 74-76 Commonwealth St
Bar Vincent
Darlinghurst, NSW
Cuisines: Italian
Address: 174 Liverpool St
Sixpenny
Stanmore, NSW
Cuisines: Modern Australian,
Address: 83 Percival Rd
NOMAD Sydney
Surry Hills, NSW
Cuisines: Modern Australian, Middle Eastern
Address: 16 Foster St
Westwood
Newtown, NSW
Cuisines: Pizza
Address: 245 Australia St
Rockpool Bar & Grill Sydney
Sydney, NSW
Cuisines: Modern Australian, Steak, 4.4
Address: 66 Hunter St
10 William Street
Paddington, NSW
Cuisines: Italian
Address: 10 William St
PIÑA
Potts Point, NSW
Cuisines:
Address: 4/29 Orwell St
Single O Surry Hills
Surry Hills, NSW
Cuisines: Coffee
Address: 60/64 Reservoir St
Primary Coffee roasters Potts Point
Potts Point, NSW
Cuisines: Coffee
Address: 1/9 Ward Ave
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
Jane Surry Hills
Surry Hills, NSW
Cuisines: Modern Australian, European
Address: 478 Bourke St
Pellegrino 2000
Surry Hills, NSW
Cuisines: Italian
Address: 80 Campbell St
ANTE
Newtown, NSW
Cuisines: Modern Australian, Japanese
Address: 146 King St
Cafe Paci
Newtown, NSW
Cuisines: Modern Australian, ,
A vibrant Newtown favourite where creative European-leaning plates meet a standout natural wine list. Chef-owner Pasi Petänen brings unexpected flavour pairings—think potato dumplings with XO trout and devilled eggs with trout roe—served in a relaxed bar-bistro setting on King Street. Drop in for snacks and glasses or stay for something longer.
Address: 131 King St
France-Soir
South Yarra, VIC
Cuisines: French
Address: 11 Toorak Rd
Lune Croissanterie Fitzroy
Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee
Address: 119 Rose St
Il Bacaro
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Italian
Elegant, small Italian restaurant featuring various wines by the glass, tablecloths, and a marble-topped bar.
Address: 168-170 Little Collins St
Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca
Fitzroy, VIC
Cuisines: Italian
Address: 15 Gertrude St
Baker Bleu - Hawthorn
Caulfield North, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee
A bakery situated on Hawthorn Rd serving sourdough bread & pastries and seasonal market lane espresso
Address: 119/121 Hawthorn Rd
KASKA Eatery & Cafe
Darlinghurst, NSW
Cuisines: Brunch, Coffee
Address: Shop 1/19a Boundary St
Florian
Carlton North, VIC
Cuisines: Brunch
Address: 617 Rathdowne St
Higher Ground
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee, Brunch
Address: 650 Little Bourke St
Room 10
Potts Point, NSW
Cuisines: Brunch
Address: 10 Llankelly Pl
Terror Twilight
Collingwood, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee, Brunch
Address: 11-13 Johnston St
Cricketers Arms Hotel
Surry Hills, NSW
Cuisines:
Address: 106 Fitzroy St
Artificer Coffee
Surry Hills, NSW
Cuisines: Coffee
Address: 547 Bourke St
Fontana
Redfern, NSW
Cuisines:
Address: 133A Redfern St
Proud Mary Coffee
Collingwood, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee
Address: 172 Oxford St
Alimentari
Collingwood, VIC
Cuisines: Coffee
A rustic Mediterranean deli and eatery serving quality panini and great coffee
Address: 302/304 Smith St
Garam Merica
Melbourne CBD, VIC
Cuisines: Indonesian
Address: 71 Queens Rd
Sean's
North Bondi, NSW
Cuisines: Australian
Address: 270 Campbell Parade
