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Strap on some comfy shoes and grab the trail mix. These are the best walks near Melbourne.

Ditch the couch—Melbourne’s serving up another weekend full of things to do. Heathcote in the City turns Meat Market into a wine-lover’s paradise (95 drops + food trucks!), while the Korea Festival brings Squid Game challenges and K-Pop battles to Fed Square.

The long weekend is just around the corner so it’s time to start planning your social movements for the mini-break. Whether you celebrate Easter or not, we can all agree it’s pretty nice to have a four-day weekend to catch up with friends and family while letting someone else do all the cooking and cleaning—surcharges are totally worth it. Here’s your list of what’s on over the Easter weekend in Melbourne. 

Want to relive that Japanese holiday, or get your eye in before you head overseas? You're in luck, because Melbourne is full of top-tier Japanese restaurants. Whether you’re craving freshly made sushi, bowls of steaming ramen, sizzling teppanyaki, melt-in-your-mouth sashimi, or flavourful donburi, there’s no shortage of authentic Japanese restaurants in Melbourne to dive into. 

Searching for the best Italian restaurants in Melbourne? From hidden trattorias to fine dining, here are Melbourne’s top 25 Italian spots for pasta, pizza and more in 2025.

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

Although we may be stuck here for a Monday to Friday grind, don’t let that stop you from venturing back on the weekend for some of the best-kept brunch secrets that are right under our noses. Skip the south side/north side arguments this weekend, here are the best (neutral ground) spots for city brunchin'.

Melbourne is Australia's breakfast (or brunch, depending on how late you stay up) queen. The city basically invented modern cafe culture, with our easy-going, wake-up late for a bite culture emulated all over the world. But with so many options, where do you start? Don't worry, we gotchu with Melbourne's best cafes and breakfasts for 2025.

You know those scenes in the movies when someone gets a huge bouquet delivered to their office? And all the co-workers gather and gush about what a sweetie the sender must be? Well, you can be that sender in 2025, thanks to Urban List finding the best flower delivery Melbourne has to offer.

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 2025.

Ramen—a timeless pairing of noodles, broth and various accoutrements. Chewy noodles that have been cooked to the exact level of firmness, broths varying from a light and salty to one made by slow-cooking pork bones. Toppings that vary from pork that's been braised in soy sauce, sake and sugar, to soft-boiled eggs marinated in a mix of ingredients that are often a closely guarded secret. Better still, you can find some of the best ramen in Melbourne/Naarm. 

One of the most important food groups to Melburnians, pizza, is held in a treasured category of its own. Boasting some of the finest pizzerias outside of Italy, the level of craft here is world-class from classic leopard spotted Neapolitan-style to thick-cut deep dish. 

Want to know where to pitch your tent? We’ve rounded up the best campsites in Victoria. Most are a pretty easy drive from Melbourne and for the rest... just tell your boss you’ll be coming in sick on Monday.

If you're a hungry herbivore, look no further than our guide to Melbourne's best spots for vegan eats, from burgs to fine dining, it's all here.

Now that warmer weather is upon us, craft beer is the best excuse to wet your beak while the sun’s out (or below the horizon, we’re not fussy). That's why we’ve rounded up the best craft beer breweries in metro Melbourne to save you a hot second on Google this Friday afternoon.

Yum Cha, it's the culinary experience that's greater than the sum of its parts, and each part is already pretty delicious. You’ll find dim sum galore, from pan-fried to steamed to boiled, all designed to be washed down with piping-hot tea. Melbourne has got some amazing for all your yum cha needs. So needless to say, we’ve curated a list of the best yum cha in Melbourne for 2025. 

In 2025, Melbourne’s high tea game is stronger than ever, bringing together the best of old-world charm and modern-day fun. Whether you're in the mood to channel some classic 19th-century vibes, complete with dainty finger sandwiches and scones stacked high, or you're looking for something a bit more daring—think themed high teas, live music, and a splash of burlesque—Melbourne’s got you covered.

Sunsets and pizza, or cocktails and catch-ups, Melbourne's rooftop bars are the perfect spot for both coming into the warmer months. From secret spots hidden down alleyways to iconic venues serving up the city's best views Urban List has done the hard yards and found the best rooftop bars in 2025.

We love Melbourne, but you know ... living in one of the world's best cities comes with a price tag, good thing Urban List has you you covered with a stack of things to eat, drink, do and see all on a shoestring as part of our series Budget Ballin'. This time we've teed up 20 of the best cheap and free things to do in Melbourne to keep both you and your hip pocket happy.

From the same crew that brought us So Frenchy, So Chic, tuck into 110 wines from 13 wine regions at Le Grape Escape in St Kilda's historic Town Hall.

The annual holiday celebrating all things Dad is fast approaching with September 1 just around the corner

From the timeless charm of cobblestone streets to the elegant ambiance of rooftop terraces, Rome's best luxury hotels serve as gateways to the city's enchanting history and cosmopolitan charm.

The banh mi roll has become a cornerstone of the modern diet, their cost friendly price point, return on investment for flavour, satiating hunger and the ability to be devoured on the move has kept workers, students, and general crusty bread enthusiasts on a continuous quest for the best. The ingredients may vary roll to roll but a banh mi roll should have a crisp crust, soft textured inside, some form of crispy or barbecued meat stacked with cucumber, carrot, coriander, and chilli if you’re living dangerously.

Brownie points. We’re all searching for them. Little gestures to write ourselves into the good books (and that mean we won’t have to take out the rubbish for at least two weeks). Well good news, guys—we found a way to max the brownie points. And the only finger you’ll need is your thumb on your phone. Introducing Melbourne’s coolest gift delivery services.

No one ever said self-love had to be practiced solo, as far as we’re concerned, treating yourself to a massage and letting someone else do all the hard work is the epitome of self-love. So, what is the best massage in Melbourne? From deep tissue massages to relaxation wonderland, we’ve rounded up the best spots to get some quality R&R for all kinds of budgets. 

It’s 2023 and we are embracing the slower life. Heading to the market is a wholesome venture with hand-made crafts, quality local produce and communal vibes.

Australia isn’t known for its autumn foliage (gum trees kind of look the same no matter what the weather’s doing). But European migration didn’t just bring espresso and amazing Turkish kebabs to Melbourne, it also brought deciduous trees.

Found: A cringe-free, wholesome and fun Valentine’s Day date idea they'll actually love. 

If you wish you could take your furry pal everywhere around Melbs, get ready for some amazing news.

When it comes to cocktails no one does it quite like Melbourne’s bar scene. But the test of a truly vetted venue might just be its bartender's execution of an espresso martini. There is a fine art to shaking up the perfect espresso martini, you need to strike the perfect balance of vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso. 

This is not a drill, everyone's fave wine fest—Pinot Palooza—is officially returning to the thirsty city of Melbourne after two years' hiatus.

Here are 15 of our favourite Melbourne restaurants to hit up for a long lunch this Summer.

Here are 8 of the best caves you can crawl through in Victoria. Happy spelunking.

It’s been dubbed the world’s most Instagrammable exhibition—selling out stints in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Las Vegas and Philadelphia—and is now coming to Melbourne.

This is not a drill, everyone's fave wine fest—Pinot Palooza—is officially returning to the thirsty city of Melbourne after a years' hiatus.

Didn’t score a travel voucher? Well here’s your second chance. City of Melbourne is dishing out a one night stay at some of the swankiest of hotels in Melbourne’s CBD including Hotel Windsor, Sebel, and the Lancemore. Simply book one night at any of the available hotels to score the second night on the house.

This is not a drill, everyone's fave wine fest—Pinot Palooza—is officially returning to the thirsty city of Melbourne after a years' hiatus.

It’s hard to ignore the pressure when it comes to planning out a ripper Valentine’s Day date that’ll tick all the boxes and knock your better half’s socks off. Nothing says ‘I love you’ like planning ahead, so to help avoid the disappointment we’ve rounded up the most romantic restaurants Melbourne has on offer.  

When in stage 3 lockdown it can be hard to stay positive all the time. Cake can help.

If you’ve got your own routine or you’re looking to switch things up with something new, you’ve come to the right place—our list of 12 of Melbourne’s best workouts has something for your mind, body and soul.

Your long weekend road trip might be cancelled but there’s no need to mope. The Easter long weekend is certainly looking a little different than what we imagined, but there are still plenty of ways to have a bit of fun, even in lockdown.

The masterminds behind Mary’s basically invented the holy trinity: burgs, birds and beers. And for all that there is to say about Melbourne-Sydney rivalry, when it comes to Mary’s, it’s all love. And come November, Mary's will finally be serving up their delightfully dirty, institution-level eats on Franklin Street in Melbourne’s CBD.

If you’re sick of your usual summer salads and boring barbecues, then gear up for this weekend’s Polish Festival at Fed Square.

Ever wanted to go to the cinema but were too lazy to get out of your comfy bed? Well, this year you’ll be able to watch a movie under the stars in a giant bed, courtesy of the Mov’in Bed outdoor cinema.

MANSION is a fully immersive dance, theatre circus and horror experience that breaks down the wall between performer and audience member which allows you to embark on an interactive horror journey of the senses.

If you’re a Ho Ho Ho for sweets then prepare for the biggest sugar rush of your life: Sugar Republic is launching a Christmas pop-up in November.

Whether you're a fan of creamy tonkatsu or a lighter miso broth, we have assembled our definitive list of Melbourne’s tastiest ramen spots. 

Unyoked are the unrivalled Aussie heroes of off-grid, cabin porn-style mini escapes in NSW and Victoria. And just in time for summer, they've revealed six new cabins in secluded locations across NSW and Victoria. 

Whether you’re a keen baker or a keen eater, the Melbourne Cake Bake and Sweets Show is for you. This sweet show will give you the chance to learn new skills and techniques, receive tips from the best in the business or just stuff your face with cake, this event is one-of-a-kind.

Australia’s largest Harry Potter concept store will be launching at Myer on Bourke Street this Friday, 18 October.

The daily grind of the working week can have you feeling many different things, for the most part, that you haven’t moved nearly enough. Check out our round-up of the best workouts to do on your lunch break.

You’ve been so patient Melbourne but the time has finally come. Yep, it’s that time of year again where we gather together for a delicious 18 days to gorge ourselves silly with spicy noodles, BBQ pork buns, juicy dumplings, gelato and well, pretty much anything we can get our hands on. The Night Noodle Markets are back with their biggest line-up to date.

Tucked between North Melbourne and Flemington, Kensington is an adorable suburb that often flies under the radar. Packed with great cafes and restaurants, it’s well worth a visit. Here are some of the best restaurants to hit up the next time your around this little inner-west pocket. 

Horror movies and Halloween festivities have taken a hard decline in recent years, but this month Rush Escape Game is turning their whole venue into a massive immersive haunted house experience, and they’re going to try their best to scare the shit out of you.  

Moon Dog World boasts 72 taps, a hidden tiki bar, a lagoon and waterfall and a full food menu; all of which basically guarantees you will never want or have to leave (until they kick you out at closing time, of course.)

This year marks a decade of Melbourne Music Week and if one thing’s for sure, they’re going all out to celebrate. Not only have they gifted us arguably one of their greatest programs of all time, they’re bringing back the original Balestra Berlin-designed, Melbourne Music Week Hub, Kubik—with a brand new design.

Whether you’re turning up for their signature chicken broth ramen dishes or one of their yuzu-fuelled cocktails, wandering off of Chapel Street to Yoku Ono is always a good idea. And later this month, for one night only, they’ll be switching up their low-key, moody vibes for something a little wilder.

If you had any plans this October, we’re afraid that you’re going to have to cancel them because Melbourne’s third annual Chicken Nugget Festival is coming to town. 

We’ve done the hard slog for you and picked out our faves of this month’s gig lineup. See you there.

Where you once would have found American Hamburger joint, Brooklyn Depot, you’ll now find a restaurant and bar that’s bringing authentic flavours from Southeast Asia to Melbourne’s CBD—in a big way.

To help you get over the fact that we only have one quarter of 2019 left on the calendar, we’ve rounded up some of the best, and most interesting things to do this October.  

Even if school's a hazy memory, it’s never too late to learn a new skill. Good thing Melbourne has an amazing selection of workshops, classes and courses to keep your idle hands busy (and most importantly, make you appear smooth and winning on Tinder dates). From making your own ceramics and brewing homemade Kombucha to mastering the art of record collecting (yes, it’s an art), these are some of Melbourne's best workshops. 

If you’re a wine connoisseur, crime seeker or historicist (or all three), then Pentridge Prison is calling you.

If you didn’t get the chance to soak up a warm Italian summer this past July while enjoying pasta in front of the Trevi Fountain (that’s what tourists do in Italy, right?), fear not: Preston Market is bringing back their Italian day in 2019.

If you frequent the South Melbourne Market, you’d be extremely familiar with all of the delicacies. And in particular one of their most popular stalls, Indigenous-owned and operated, Mabu Mabu.

Ever wanted to get up close and personal with a cute and cuddly red panda? Well now you can, because this spring, the Melbourne Zoo is letting you come and meet one of the most endangered species from the mountainous regions in Asia.

From magic chocolate balls to spaghetti gelato, here are 15 desserts you should’ve tried by now if you live in Melbourne.

If you’re a creature of habit, this news might discombobulate you slightly but it’s for the best, we promise: Queen Vic Market has announced today that it will change its trading hours for the first time in nearly 20 years. 

Kumokumo is about to hit Australia and while our waistlines might be terrified, our mouths are already drooling.

If you weren't excited for Halloween before, now’s the time to get on board, because Spooktober Festival is coming back this October, and taking place at Melbourne’s iconic Luna Park.  

We present to you the best restaurants in one of Melbourne’s hippest suburbs (aren’t they all?): Abbotsford. 

If you’re sick of the monotonous routine of city life, why not treat yourself to a stay at one of Victoria’s wellness retreats?

Want to catch the spring bloom season, but don’t have the time to travel to the countryside? We have great news for you. CherryHill Orchards are bringing real cherry trees from their farm to Melbourne Central so you don’t have to miss out on the most beautiful springtime bloom time of the year. 

Have you ever wanted to recreate all those Insta-worthy Melbourne brunch dishes in the comfort of your own home? Well, now you can. 

We’re heading into the warmer months, guys. And that means it’s time to come out of hibernation and hit up some of Melbourne’s best clubs. Leave your dignity at home and get on the D-Floor. We're about to drop some bangers.

Before Keanu Reeves reprises two of his iconic roles in both The Matrix 4 and Bill & Ted Face The Music, Lido is here to take you on a journey back through the career of the nicest guy in Hollywood.

Cheese lovers, get excited because the Holey Cheese Festival is returning to Queen Vic Market for a week of cheese, wine and music next month.

Regardless whether you’re a dabbler or an experienced board gamer, you’ll love Gameology’s warehouse sale this weekend.

Perhaps a little more delicate, a touch more refined and a smidgen quieter than central Brunswick, Brunswick East is more than worth the extra few blocks east when you’re looking for a great place to out for a bite to eat. Here are the best restaurants that Brunswick East has to offer.  

Starting at Stockyard campsite near the entrance of Wilsons Promontory park, you can follow the signposts to the northern flank of Big Drift, an extensive series of very impressive inland sand dunes.

Clear your diaries because something fishy is coming to the city...

You probably thought that the food scene down at the Windsor end of Chapel Street couldn’t get any better. That was at least until June this year when Chef Shane Delia opened Maha East, his new swanky 40-seat Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant.

This October, things are about to get taken up a notch with Ballet Under The Stars, a free outdoor performance of Giselle, popping up at Lardner Park in the Latrobe Valley.

Whether you’re on a health kick, live a plant-based lifestyle, or you’re trying to have a few more meat-free Mondays, you are well and truly spoilt for options because Melbourne has absolutely taken the health food scene to the next level. Here are 12 of Melbourne’s healthiest cafes.

Gluten-free crew, rejoice: The Gluten-Free Expo is coming back to Melbourne next month.

When it comes to unplugging from the grind and finding that elusive zen state, we have one favoured method: float tanks. These sensory deprivation tanks allow you to hit pause and detach from the many distractions of everyday life for 60 sweet minutes, so what's not to love?

The ringing of trams won’t be the only Bells ringing this summer as we just got wind that the world’s largest Mexican-inspired mega-chain is finally landing in Melbourne.

There is an extra incentive to get involved in yoga emerging in Melbourne where instructors are running their classes in studios so aesthetic, you will forget you are even exercising. So dig up those dusty yoga pants of yours and prepare for the ultimate stretch session within one of these Instagram-worthy spaces.

To make up for the sad departure of their bottomless lasagne, the folks at Mamma’s Boy Trattoria are at it again, gracing us with bottomless gnocchi for the entire month of September. How can we even be mad at that?

If you’ve missed the cherry blossoms and the almond blossoms and the tulips, then this is your chance to finally post that springtime Instagram post from the Kyneton Daffodil And Arts Festival.