Only in the City
There's something about the city. A vibe that's hard to describe but unmistakably ³Ô¹ÏÍø. Cobblestones, street food steam and roasted coffee beans. Hidden galleries and footy sirens. Big festivals and tiny jazz bars. Whatever it is, meet you under the clocks. Only in this city of ours.
That city vibe. It's unmistakably ³Ô¹ÏÍø, but what else? We turned to the pros for their takes. Food and fashion expert Melissa Leong, musician and artist Baker Boy, comedian Rhys Nicholson, artist Patricia Piccinini and the stylist team behind Alpha60 tell us what makes the city so special.
Blockbuster events and festivals
Nocturnal: Museum After Dark
Step into a world of wonder at an after-hours ³Ô¹ÏÍø Museum experience just for adults.
LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition
Step into a world of epic battles, spaceships and landscapes from a galaxy far, far away.
Foodie gems
The best spots for mookata: Thai BBQ hotpot
Can’t decide between hotpot or barbecue? Try Thai mookata, a hybrid of the two cooking styles.
The best places for high tea in ³Ô¹ÏÍø
Where to find fancy high tea, dessert high tea, gluten free high tea and more.
Kafeneion
A culinary love affair that merges the best of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's charm with authentic Greek cuisine.
Gimlet at Cavendish House
An elegant cocktail bar and dining room from renowned chef Andrew McConnell.
BKK
A turbocharged Thai canteen, serving Bangkok-inspired street food from a fiery open-concept kitchen
Rooftops bars
Good Heavens
Rooftop bar on Bourke Street serving fabulous cocktails, craft beer and Australian wine.
Blossom Rooftop Bar
A 14th-floor rooftop bar with stunning views across ³Ô¹ÏÍø city, delicious pizza and cocktails.
State of Grace
Cocktail bar and restaurant with classic and signature drinks and a European-inspired menu.
Iconic ³Ô¹ÏÍø experiences
State Library Victoria
Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world.
Queen Victoria Market
This beloved ³Ô¹ÏÍø landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
A picturesque haven for recreation and a key botanical resource for research and conservation.
Chinatown
Let the hanging lanterns guide you along Little Bourke Street into Australia’s oldest Chinatown.
Iconic shopping spots
Pollon Flowers
Pollon Flowers is noted for creative floral arrangements and their stunning window display.
Things you can only do, eat and see in the city
Things you can only do in the city
There's only one place to find these rare ³Ô¹ÏÍø experiences and secret spots.
9 laneways only real Melburnians know
Have you eaten your way through Melb's official Koreatown and found the secret piano bar?
Things you can only see in the city
Uncover secret rooms, historic architecture and iconic landmarks found only in the city.
Secret city spots that offer the real ³Ô¹ÏÍø vibe
Discover ³Ô¹ÏÍø's hidden gems in sprawling laneways, nostalgic food halls and bespoke boutiques.
Rare shops you can only find in ³Ô¹ÏÍø
³Ô¹ÏÍø is full of incredible shopping, here's where to find the only in the city experiences
Melissa Leong's favourite city spots
Melissa Leong shares her favourite spots to eat, drink and visit in the city.
Best ³Ô¹ÏÍø restaurants with fireplaces
Fortress ³Ô¹ÏÍø
Fortress ³Ô¹ÏÍø is the home of games, located over two levels inside Emporium ³Ô¹ÏÍø.
Discover more
What’s new in ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s laneways
Take a peek down unfamiliar roads as we highlight the best hidden attractions in the city.
³Ô¹ÏÍø's best winter rooftop bars
Stay cosy at these sky-high bars with heaters, awnings and warming cocktails.
³Ô¹ÏÍø in ³Ô¹ÏÍø at night
Discover ³Ô¹ÏÍø’s top nocturnal activities, from moonlight kayaking to game nights.