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Where to find ³Ô¹ÏÍø's best hidden laneway bars

Discover some of the city's best hidden laneway bars and enjoy unique cocktails, sensational food.

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The best cake shops in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Order crepe cakes, birthday cakes, personalised cakes and more.

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The best Portuguese tarts and custard desserts in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Try traditional tarts, Portuguese tarts, lemon curd creations and more from the best pastry chefs.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
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Things you can only eat in the city

Where to find the city's most iconic dishes.

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9 laneways only real Melburnians know

Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?

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The best brunch spots in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Find bottomless brunch, Japanese breakfast sets, Sunday brunch spots and more.

Restaurants

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Seven Star Grill & Pocha

Serving ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s only matcha makgeolli and authentic Korean modus jeon.

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Oden

From the team behind Ishizuka comes ³Ô¹ÏÍø's first elevated Oden dining destination.

Bowls of delicious Ayam Geprek, an Indonesian staple consisting of smashed fried chicken served with rice and sambals, with a cucumber garnish.

Geprek In ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Try the delicious Indonesian staple, Ayam Geprek – smashed chicken served with hot rice and sambals.

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Kikanbo

Tokyo’s legendary Kikanbo Ramen has just opened its first-ever Australian outpost in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Bars & pubs

Basement cocktail bar with small tables.

Beneath Driver Lane

A basement bar serving a wide range of cocktails, French bistro-style bar food with live music.

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Baby Driver

Vinyl spun jazz and funk, bold cocktails, wine and rotating guest chefs in a hidden laneway bar.

Diners at tables on an outdoor rooftop overlooking Myer and other city buildings, including central couple with drinks and snacks.

Her ³Ô¹ÏÍø

A four-storey mega venue celebrating modern food, drinks, music and art.

The cocoon-like interior space of Curious bar, with a textured wall and ceiling, and small groupings of round tables and club chairs.

Curious

Curious pairs bold cocktails with a selection of small bites and sharing plates.

Cafes

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The best Japanese cafes and bakeries in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Where to find katsu sandwiches, layered crepe cakes, matcha lattes and more.

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The best new cafes and bakeries in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

The best new spots for brunch, iced coffee, Japanese treats and more.

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Best new coffee shops and espresso bars in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Visit these new warehouse roasteries, neon-lit cafes and tiny hole-in-the-wall gems.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø's best cafes that open late

These ³Ô¹ÏÍø cafes are open late for evening coffee runs.

Sweet things

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Le Yeahllow

A cake shop specialising in unique designs and great tasting combinations.

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Sweet Canteen

A desserts, pastries, and coffee shop hidden in the colourful Driver Lane.

Candied pineapple, grapes and mandarin slices on sticks in paper cups.

Tanghulu

Tanghulu are more than just a snack – they're a special treat for yourself.

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Miilk Cake Studio

Miilk Cake Studio is a colourful celebration of family recipes handed down over generations.

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Bars and pubs

Discover the city's famed laneway bars, basement bars, rooftop bars, pubs and hotels.

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Restaurants

³Ô¹ÏÍø is packed with restaurant options from fine dining to wine bars and casual eateries.

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Cafes

Find the perfect brunch or coffee spot in one of the city's plentiful cafes.

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Dining events

Find the best food events in ³Ô¹ÏÍø, from food festivals to wine tastings and cooking classes.