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Wellness

Your Guide To Melbourne’s Best Day Spas In 2024

We live in spa country. There’s really no excuse to drown in stress with these tranquil, blissful oases all around us. We’ve got some of the best spas in Melbourne and beyond with Daylesford and Sorrento bringing the goods. Breathe out, relax your shoulders and get booking. Here is Urban List's guide to the best spas in Melbourne and Victoria for 2024.

Travel

Our Travel Editor’s Guide To Australia’s 50 Best Places To Stay In 2024

Ready to plan your next getaway? Discover the top 50 places to stay in Australia for 2024, from secluded forest cabins to luxurious beachside resorts.

Things To Do

7 Of The Best Experiences In Australia You Can Do For Less This Weekend

Every city has something to offer, so we’ve leaned on our editors to give you those juicy, affordable recommendations.

Health + Wellness

SuperYoung

Day-to-day got you down and feeling old beyond your years? Us too. Lucky SuperYoung's preventative, longevity technology like cryotherapy, red light and contrast therapy might just be the little fountain of youth you're after.

Bars & Pubs

Melbourne Cellar Door

Say what you like about South Wharf, but it’s moving in the right direction. This used to be the place you came for Jeff’s Shed exhibitions, DFO shopping and ignoring the Polly Woodside.

Cafes

Caffè Amatrice

It’s no secret that Italy’s cafe culture is top-notch. The melange of European charm, elegant aesthetics and community all bundled into your morning espresso is irresistible. Luckily for us, Melbourne has scored a(nother) taste of this prestige in the heart of Cremorne—Caffé Amatrice.

Shopping

New Balance Melbourne Central

New Balance lands in Melbourne Central with its huge new concept store in the old Kookaï digs.

Things To Do

10 Awesome Things To Do In Melbourne This Weekend

It's warming up thank goodness and so is the activity calendar in Melbourne this weekend. Make some cakes with baking legends, get a bowl of pasta at an Italian festa, or chill out and take in some of the city's arts scene. These are the best things to do this weekend. 

Fashion

20 Of The Very Best Secondhand & Op Shops In Melbourne In 2024

Consignment, vintage, flea, thrift–Melbourne’s packed with all the secondhand stores you could ever dream of.

Local Escapes

Hotel No

Not exactly what you expect on a CBD rooftop. Six gleaming Airstream camper trailers, straight out of the 1970s, converted into boutique chalets. Whoever reckoned we hit peak Melbourne didn't bank on these bad boys.

Restaurants

Rossi

Rossi is the place to be on Greville Street. A stylish, yet industrial diner, Rossi Bar is the Italian osteria from Ita Nick Young of Good Company Bar Group (Riviera Beach Club, Electric, The Emerson). 

Bakeries & Delis

Bloomwood

Nestled between skyscapers in the eternal hustle and bustle of Exhibition Street in the CBD, Japan-influenced bakery Bloomwood has carved a croissant-shaped hole in our hearts. 

Food & Drink

Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge

Who’s the fairest of them all? That title would have to go to Mirror Mirror Rooftop Lounge, a Snow White-inspired rooftop bar serving up fairytale cocktails and tasty nibbles.

Food & Drink

Gooey Fried Bread, Galettes & Most Importantly? Vinyls & Natty Wine

The team behind Terror Twilight and Hi Fi haven’t stopped, and their latest project is a day-to-late-arvo cafe and wine bar called Ophelia.

TV & Movies

18 Of The Best Netflix Documentaries To Watch Right Now

We've rounded up the best Netflix documentaries you need to watch right now. From the intriguing to the shocking, it’s all here.

Gifts

22 Of The Best Beauty Gifts To Shop For Christmas 2024

Add some sparkle to your beauty lover's festive season. 

Bars & Pubs

Auterra Wine Bar

Auterra, Clinton McIver’s second Armadale restaurant has comfortably carved out a niche of its own despite its sibling (just over the road) Amaru’s sublime reputation.

Wellness

Sunlighten Wellness Hub

When it comes to treating ourselves, we’re *all* about spending some quality time taking advantage of Melbourne’s best wellness treatments, and right at the top of our list is the Sunlighten Wellness Hub in South Melbourne.

Bars & Pubs

The Punters Club

They say all good things must come to an end, but that doesn't seem to be the case for The Punters Club in Fitzroy as it returns to its roots after two long decades. 

Cafes

Ned’s Bake

Longstanding institution Ned’s i.e. Ned’s Bakehouse in Prahran and Armadale and Ned’s Bake & Bistro in Middle Park has been snapped up by the Valarc Group.

Travel

Cameras At The Ready—Here’s 10 Of The Best LA Hot Spots For A Star-Sighting

Known for its sprawling mansions, thriving entertainment industry and palm-studded streets, Los Angeles is a natural celebrity habitat. To give you the best chance of clapping eyes on Hollywood’s rich and famous, we uncovered 10 of the top spots for VIP sightings. 

Gifts

Gifts For Mum: 20 Awesome Presents She’ll Actually Love

Searching for the best gifts to give mum this year? In an effort to show our mums how much we love them, we’ve scoured the internet and pulled together a list of gifts almost worthy of their great recipient. 

Gifts

These 21 Sustainable Gifts Are Your Answer To Conscious Gift Giving

Make conscious and considered choices when deciding what to buy and give.

Beauty

Sarah & Sebastian

Renowned jewellery brand and all around icons Sarah & Sebastian are opening a third Melbourne location in Armadale.

Food & Drink

Circl Wine House

The world of wine can seem daunting and distant to your typical Melburnian grub and pub type. But Punch Lane's new wine-centric restaurant with accessibility at its core is about to make it a whole lot easier for all of us—Circl. 

Food & Drink

Elio’s Place

Elio’s Place is where heart and hospitality meet; two siblings working hand in hand to open a European-style bistro—a nod to their late father—painting a deep affection for their Italian heritage.

Food & Drink

Dessous

Dessous. If you don’t speak French you won’t get the joke: it means under. And under Dessous is, under its stunning sister venue Hazel on Flinders Lane. But that’s the only thing it’s under.

Gifts

Gifts For Her: 23 Dreamy Ideas Guaranteed To Impress

All the must-have and super thoughtful gifts for her. 

Gifts

Homewares Gifts: 19 Gifts Perfect For Your Decor-Loving Pals

Never underestimate the power of a decor-centric gift.

Features

We Spoke To Sex Therapist Chantelle Otten About Sex And Intimacy—Here’s What She Told Us

Ahead of the highly anticipated drop of Sex Therapy: Sessions with Chantelle Otten, we spoke to Otten about her new series and the intimate dinner she's hosting to celebrate. 

Food & Drink

Hofbräuhaus

Melbourne is known for its institutions, and this one sticks out like a sore thumb— but in a great way. 

Restaurants

Yaki Nau

Winter is looking fresh for new openings in Melbourne, and our sights are set on Yaki Nau. We don’t know a ton yet but we do know it’s a Japanese diner with BBQ taking centre stage, and food is by Chef Hugo Mai who’s dipping into his wealth of experience from Nobu to bring Yaki Nau to life.

Food & Drink

Emilietta

A cornerstone in the Melbourne Italian scene is undoubtedly Trattoria Emilia, and after a decade of dispensing an outstanding menu, the team have opened the door on a sister venue, Emilietta. Residing in the bar area of Emilia, this lunch spot is all about fried flatbread made into quick bites—something you might liken to a sandwich. Some call them Crescentina, but at Emilietta, they’re calling it Tigella, which is the type of stone used for cooking.

Bars & Pubs

Dutch Rules Distilling Co

The ‘burbs have just scored a slick distillery door and gin bar called Dutch Rules Distilling Co. The focus is, as one would expect, all about the gin with a few bar snacks on offer to soak up the booze. 

Gifts

The Best Gift Cards To Buy When You Needed A Present Yesterday

Admit it, there's nothing better than a gift card.

Gifts

Gifts For Him: 22 Gift Ideas That Any Man In Your Life Will Love

Whether it’s your brother, friend, a new(ish) relationship, or a long-term partner, trying to find the perfect gift for the man isn't easy.

Bars & Pubs

Le Martini

You’re in for a treat if your go-to is a martini. Le Martini is the latest spot Crown has welcomed into its stable of venues. Paying homage to its namesake, Le Martini is everything luxurious as it is intimate. We’re talking plush velvet drapery, banquette seating, aged mirrors, and deep blue hues, seating just 34 people.

Food & Drink

2 Brothers Brewery

Moorabbin-based brewery, 2 Brothers, has been brewing and bottling some of the best beer in Melbourne for yonks now. And as good things would have it, the kitchen just got a serious upgrade.

Restaurants

Bang Bang | Hampton

Bang Bang is a certified banger. The bustling hawker-style Pan Asian restaurant is bold, fun, and not pretentious in any sense of the world. The Mordialloc joint was met with lines out the door on the reg, so the team felt it was only right to open the doors on another location—this time, taking the Bang Bang name bayside in Hampton.

Food & Drink

Cannoleria | Carlton

Fans of the Sicilian pastry pipped full 0f creamy ricotta will be glad to know a cafe dedicated to the treat has landed in Carlton with Melbourne's cannoli king Dario Di Clerico leading the charge.

Gifts

Outdoorsy Gifts: 21 Gifts For That Person Who’s Always Outside

A curated selection of gifts suitable for every type of outdoor-loving human. 

Gifts

Foodie Gifts: The Best Food (And Booze) Gifts For Your Favourite Foodie

From snack-sized stocking fillers to show-stopping kitchen essentials, here's our list of gifts sure to please the discerning foodie in your life.

Local Escapes

These Are Melbourne’s Best Beaches In 2024

Beaches in Victoria are a coveted commodity, often guarded and kept hush-hush. From Hampton Beach and the hidden gems of Melbourne to the stunning coasts of the Mornington Peninsula, the Great Ocean Road, Wilson's Prom, Phillip Island, and more, there are spectacular stretches of sand and ocean waiting to be explored.

Restaurants

Agostino

***TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS***

Food & Drink

Prince Dining Room

The Prince is a real old charmer and a true Melbourne icon. However, we’re here to tell you all about Prince Dining Room as it ushers in a new era with Sydney’s rising star Mitch Orr at the helm as Creative Director, already making as one of our city's best restaurants. 

Fashion

e.g.etal

Tucked away on Little Collins Street, e.g.etal is more art gallery than jewellery store, exhibiting exquisite contemporary jewellery from over 50 Australian and New Zealand designers.

Food & Drink

Society

It’s big, it’s bold, and after a martini or two, you might feel like you’re in one of NYC’s top-tier bistros. Society is from powerhouse restaurateur Chris Lucas of Lucas Restaurants, flaunting crystal chandeliers, a wine cellar with more than 10,000 bottles, and a menu decked out with first-class Australian produce. 

Things To Do

Deep In The Otway Ranges, This Whimsical Rainforest Has A 600-Metre Long Canopy Walkway

Tucked away in the lush, tranquil Otway Ranges, just a stone’s throw from the legendary Great Ocean Road, there’s a slice of nature that feels like it’s been plucked straight from a fairy tale

Travel

These Luxe Hotels In Tropical North Queensland Are Our Editor’s Go-To For A Getaway

Snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef, immerse yourself in indigenous culture and unwind at one of Crystalbrook Collection's sustainable luxe hotels. Trust us when we say, a trip to Cairns is a truly unforgettable escape. 

What's On

Queen Victoria Market’s Spring Night Market Series Has Kicked Off

We love the Queen Victoria Night Market, and we definitely love Fringe, so nothing sounds sweeter to us than the two joining forces to deliver the goods. Fringe Flavours Night Market is jam-packed with more than just food, you’ll be wide-eyed and full-bellied, as a stacked lineup of performers are set to entertain you while you munch.

Food & Drink

Maha

One of Melbourne's best restaurants in the CBD, Shane Delia's Maha Restaurant—named after Delia's wife—has been kicking around for a good 15 years. The city's premier Middle Eastern restaurant underwent a tasteful, moody little renno a few years back, bringing it more in-line with modern Melbourne sensibilities.

Food & Drink

La Luna Bistro

Carlton North’s La Luna Bistro has held down the fort as a Melbourne institution for 25 years, and with full-hearts and full-bellies they plan to close their doors, dishing-up their final meals on 3 August. 

The Valiant

Get ready to get your boogie and your bubbles on at this new discotheque themed cocktail bar, hidden in a CBD car park.

Restaurants

Gimlet At Cavendish House

The crown jewel of Andrew McConnell's Trader House empire (Cumulus Inc., Cutler & Co, Supernormal), Gimlet At Cavendish House is an absolute culinary marvel. 

Bakeries & Delis

22 Of The Best Bakeries In Melbourne Right Now

Whether you're a self-proclaimed bread enthusiast or a total croissant fiend after a fix you'll find something that’ll have your tastebuds doing a happy dance at Melbourne's best bakeries for 2024.

Travel

7 Southeast Asian Cities That You Need To Hit Up For Street Food

If your dream getaway features an itinerary brimming with delicious food recs, then we’ve got seven truly tasty Southeast Asian destinations worth cashing in your annual leave for. 

Travel

These Sky High Rooftop Bars Are The Perfect Spots To Catch The Iconic Hollywood Sign

While Melbourne might be best known for its laneway bar culture, in Los Angeles some of the coolest hangouts are hidden sky high.

Restaurants

Yūgen

Resting right above the now infamous speciality tea destination Yugen Tea Bar, the South Yarra venue is now welcoming Yūgen, a  two-level eatery with three unique spaces, each one evoking a sense of intimacy mixed with innovation and newness. 

Bars & Pubs

Poodle

Poodle Bar & Bistro stepped into Melbourne’s dining scene in all its swanky art-deco glory and hasn't loked back since.

Restaurants

Vue de Monde

With sweeping views of Melbourne CBD from level 55 of the Rialto Tower, Vue de Monde is the ultimate fine dining experience in Melbourne. The word experience is key, and this is the ideal place for a special occasion. Acclaimed young chef, Hugh Allen has left his mark on the restaurant already with an incredible degustation that will not soon be forgotten. With too many Chefs Hats to count, save your pennies and pounds because Vue de Monde is a must-do, at least once in your lifetime.

Restaurants

Lagoon Dining

On the former site of the Lygon Food Store now lies Lagoon Dining, the creation of young hospitality trio Chris Lerch, Keat Lee and Ned Trumble, who met while working at Ezard in 2013.

Things To Do

Here’s How You Can Score A Trip To Greece, Thanks To Sony Scene Festival

Grab your camera team, because Sony Scene Festival just made a massive return to Australian shores. They've lined up over 120 events from a crew of Sony digital imaging ambassadors and industry experts, bringing the creative events platform to the masses.

Food & Drink

The Feed | All The Melbourne Food News You Need To Know

The food news has been coming in thick and fast in Melbourne, and to make sure that you're across Melbourne's food and bev movements like a drool-worthy, hatted restaurant pasta special line-up at Maha East, Lune's latest offering, bangin' lunch noodles and where to find cheap coffee, we've wrapped up everything that you need to know in a handful of digestible servings

Food & Drink

We Reckon These Are Melbourne’s Best Dessert Spots In 2024

Have a bit of a sweet tooth after dinner? Or maybe you're just craving a sugary fix from one of Melbourne's many incredible dessert bars. Don't worry, we've got you covered with our top picks for dessert in the CBD and further afield. These are Melbourne's best dessert spots for 2024.

Restaurants

Grill Americano

Chris Lucas is at it again with the big and bold Grill Americano, sitting alongside the culinary elite of Flinders Lane. Adding yet another venue to the hospitality group's quiver, Grill Americano will take its cues from Venetian architecture while serving up a menu that’s rich in handmade pasta and Italian classics cooked in a wood oven that'll take centre stage in the restaurant.

Restaurants

Il Bacaro

It was a wise person who once commented that good taste never goes out of style and so it is with Il Bacaro, a modern Italian restaurant and bar located in Little Collins Street, Melbourne.

Restaurants

Smith St Bistrot

Scott Pickett, Melbourne chef and restaurateur can do no wrong and his aptly named, Smith Street Bistrot on Smith Street, Collingwood is no exception. 

Restaurants

Stokehouse St Kilda

The St Kilda seaside dining institution, Stokehouse opened back in the 80s has long stood as one of the best restaurants in Melbourne, and still does today.