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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.

Local Escapes

8 Essential Steps To Prep For Your Next Outdoor Adventure

Winter’s finally packing up and the lure of an outdoor getaway has never been stronger.

Wellness

All For One

The wellness trend right now is definitely holistic health. A little bit of mindfulness, a little bit of yoga, throw in some clinical Pilates and a nutritionist meal plan. Maybe some massage.

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

5 Reasons You Should Consider Investing In An eBike

No, it's not just you—eBikes are everywhere right now.

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. 

Restaurants

Go To Malin For The Oyster, Stay For The Mashed Potato & Impeccable Hospitality

Serving up the perfect twist on French fare, Malin, Carlton North’s new mini fine diner would look more at home in a souk than Rathdowne Street, but it’s not the decor we care about, it’s their beef and oyster tartare, ballotine chicken, and coconut vanilla mashed potato.

Shopping

New Balance Melbourne Central

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

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. 

Features

Kookaburras, Mountain Vistas & Best Of All, Solitude At The Buckland Studios

Kookaburras cackle as the clouds slowly drift down Mount Buffalo while we sit, swish a local bottle of saperavi and watch dusk fall on an enchanting spring evening in the High Country. We're at The Buckland Studios, a romantic kid-free getaway with stunning views of Mount Buffalo.

Health + Wellness

A Beginner’s Guide To Running The Melbourne Half Marathon, According To A Pro Running Coach

There’s a ton of information out there on how you should best tackle your first half marathon with comprehensive training schedules and intense diet plans. But with less than one week out from the Melbourne Marathon festival, we sat down with a pro in the space to let us in on her tips and reccs on how a first-timer should approach the daunting 21km run.

What's On

Dylan Alcott’s Ability Fest Is Making Its Triumphant Return This Year

The world would be a far better place if there were more festivals like Ability Fest, but for now, we can relish in the fact that the country’s most inclusive event is making a triumphant return this October, taking over not just Melbourne but making an exciting debut in Brisbane.

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.

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. 

Bars & Pubs

Your Guide To The Best Bars In Melbourne (Updated 2024)

In 2024, it's a delicate task selecting the best bars in Melbourne due to the sheer volume. We have such a mixture of venues, from your large-scale favourites to laneways riddled with hidden cocktail haunts, whisky bars and wine stores. No matter what your drop of choice, you're likely to find it and then some in Melbourne. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

Features

Drive-In Diners And Retro Rooftops—We Uncover The Hidden Gems Behind LA’s Biggest Icons

Go behind the scenes of LA's biggest icons to explore the other side of the city of angels.

What's On

What’s On In Melbourne This Week, This Month And Beyond

It's 2024, and Melbourne's cultural grounds are firing on all burners with plenty of things to do. Festivals, Theatre, food and more are all ripe for the filling of that social calendar, and your stomach. The real question is how many of these can you fit into one week? Here's what's on.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

U:L Recommends

The U:L Travel 50: Everything Essential For Your Upcoming Adventure

From luxe luggage to the latest in tech, this is the best of the best when it comes to nailing that airport aesthetic.

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. 

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. 

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

South Melbourne Institution Lucia Is Now Serving Up A Decadent Hazelnut And Coffee Dessert

Indulge in a taste of Italy at South Melbourne’s Lucia with their new limited edition Chocolate, Hazelnut, and Coffee Dessert. Crafted in collaboration with Lavazza and their Tales Of Italy range, this decadent treat is part of a special two-course menu available for a limited time only. 

Travel

Everything You Need To Experience At Resorts World Sentosa In Singapore In 2024

From thrilling theme parks and a captivating entertainment calendar to world-class dining and a choice of six luxury hotels, Resorts World Sentosa has it all.

What's On

The Gig Feed | All The Melbourne Music News You Need To Know

There's nothing quite like the music scene in Melbourne. Any night of the week in pretty much any stretch of the town, you can catch live tunes—be it howling, foot-stomping rock 'n roll in sticky-floored pubs, sultry jazz in booth-seated lounges, or dirty techno at one of the many dens and d-floors in town.

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.

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.

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

North America

Here’s 9 Sporting Experiences To Tick Off Your Bucket List While You’re In LA

With eleven pro sports teams, landmark arenas and magnificent weather all year round, Los Angeles offers endless opportunities to get your sporting fix.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.