Melbourne's Best
Cafes
Standing room only cafe, no-nonsense great quality coffee.
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Patricia Coffee Brewers
493-495 Little Bourke StStanding room only cafe, no-nonsense great quality coffee.
Everyday Coffee
36-38 Sackville StStory
700 Bourke StNon-profit, volunteer run cafe / social enterprise in a cosy atmosphere.
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Kinfolk
673 Bourke StNon-profit, volunteer run cafe / social enterprise in a cosy atmosphere.
Dukes Coffee Roasters
247 Flinders LnLobbs
589-591 Sydney RdReally quaint upstairs cafe (access through the back alley) with artisan workshops built in.
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Captains of Industry
2 Somerset PlReally quaint upstairs cafe (access through the back alley) with artisan workshops built in.
Entertainment
North Walls
17-19 Hope StIndoor rockclimbing gym with friendly staff and fun atmosphere.
Melbourne Museum
11 Nicholson StreetOld cinema in original condition (complete with uncomfortable seats, sadly!). Excellent variety of vintage films and double features, plus modern films.
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The Astor Theatre
1 Chapel StOld cinema in original condition (complete with uncomfortable seats, sadly!). Excellent variety of vintage films and double features, plus modern films.
Centre for Contemporary Photography
404 George StLearn a new skill at this excellent venue (check their website during your visit for what's on).
Work-Shop Melbourne
136A Argyle StLearn a new skill at this excellent venue (check their website during your visit for what's on).
Mix of rotating exhibitions (paid entry) and free to the public, worth putting aside a day to experience it properly.
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National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda RdMix of rotating exhibitions (paid entry) and free to the public, worth putting aside a day to experience it properly.
Old amusement park, complete with the most rickety rollercoaster you'll ever ride (Mad Mouse).
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Luna Park Melbourne
18 Lower EsplanadeOld amusement park, complete with the most rickety rollercoaster you'll ever ride (Mad Mouse).
Flinders Lane Gallery
37 Swanston StreetMinotaur
264 Little Collins StHuge comic book and pop culture labyrinth, you'll be browsing for hours.
Eating Out
Tahina Northcote
223 High StKrimper Cafe
20 Guildford LnGreat food in an old wool factory.
There's almost always a line, but the ramen is well worth it.
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Shujinko
225 Russell StThere's almost always a line, but the ramen is well worth it.
Great for an all night dumpling binge with some mates!
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Shanghai Village 蘇杭名小吃
112 Little Bourke StreetGreat for an all night dumpling binge with some mates!
Japanese izakaya style dining (small plates, similar to tapas). Affordable but addictive!
Gyoza Douraku
147 Bourke StJapanese izakaya style dining (small plates, similar to tapas). Affordable but addictive!
Amazing and varied vegan food. Interestingly, it's run by a cult! They're not pushy however, just very cheerful.
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Loving Hut Richmond
242 Victoria StAmazing and varied vegan food. Interestingly, it's run by a cult! They're not pushy however, just very cheerful.
Drinks
BAR SK
90 Smith StGaming bar with craft beer and a rotating selection of local indie games to play.
Black Pearl
304 Brunswick StBar Open
317 Brunswick StRegular live music and a laid back atmosphere
A genuine Rock and Roll bar, complete with sticky floors and filthy bathrooms.
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The Tote
67-71 Johnston StA genuine Rock and Roll bar, complete with sticky floors and filthy bathrooms.
Laid back underground bar with comfy chairs, low lights and regular djs.
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Fiftyfive
55 Elizabeth StLaid back underground bar with comfy chairs, low lights and regular djs.