Eat & drink in Melbourne: the to-do list!
Next trip to Melbourne is not far off. I've collated a list of restaurants and bars that come highly recommended by Melbournian food bloggers, and which look right up my alley. Here's the to-do list as it stands... if you have any suggestions, leave a comment!
Coconut House (the cheap but good laksa place we almost went to last time just north of city)
449 Elizabeth St
Ezard (asian restaurant – sister restaurant to Gingerboy)
187 Flinders Lane
Camy Shanghai Dumpling (cheap but good dumpling restaurant!)
25 Tattersalls Lane
9663 8555
Gingerboy (Modern Asian inspired by street food vendors, Lunch or Dinner with bar upstairs)
27 - 29 Crossley St
EARL Canteen (fresh specialty sandwiches)
500 Bourke Street (enter via Lt Bourke)
Cumulus inc (for awesome breakfast)
45 Flinders Ln
Cookie Bar & Restaurant (Asian, Thai, 10 beers on tap)
Mains $15 - $25
Unit S2, Level 1, 252 Swanston St
Hutong Dumpling Bar (Open for lunch & dinner)
14 – 16 Market Lane, Melbourne
03 9650 8128
BARS
Madame Brussels (astro turfed rooftop bar)
Level 3, 59 - 63 Bourke St
(03) 9662 2775
Midday – 1am
The Toff In Town restaurant & bar
Level 2, 252 Swanston Street
Open 5pm til late
Cocoon Bar (Stylish relaxed cocktail & wine bar with import beer)
Open 4pm til late
Mezzanine, 195 Swanston St
Element Lounge (bar/club)
Basement 85 Queen St
Fri: 5:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Sat: 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Red Hummingbird rooftop bar & cocktail lounge
1st floor, 246 Russell St
Tue: 4:00 pm - till late
Wed: 4:00 pm - till late
Thu: 4:00 pm - 1:00 am
Fri: 4:00 pm - 1:00 am
Sat: 6:00 pm - 2:00 am
Emerald Peacock rooftop bar lounge
1st floor, 233 – 237 Lonsdale St
