Wondering what's on this Easter long weekend in Melbourne? It’s time to start planning your social movements for the mini-break.
What's On & Open Over Easter At A Glance
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Whether you celebrate Easter or not, we can all agree that the four-day weekend is a welcome one at that, and a great opportunity to catch up with friends and family while letting someone else do all the cooking and cleaning—surcharges are totally worth it.
Whether you're wondering what's on Good Friday or Easter Sunday, here’s your list of what to do over the Easter long weekend in Melbourne for 2025:
What To Eat
There's heaps of special treats on over Easter that are sure to fill your belly and your heart. There's so many in fact we've had to put all of Melbourne's best hot cross buns in one article for you, but everything else you have to try is below:
Society
80 Collins Street, Melbourne
Nothing says Easter like roast lamb, especially when you don’t have to cook it yourself (am I right?). Luckily for us, Society is serving up an Easter menu which ticks all the boxes. Roasted lamb shoulder with dijon and fine herbs, followed by access to the Easter edition of Society’s famed dessert trolley. And of course, it wouldn’t be a real celebration without Champagne—especially when it’s half price. There’ll be a selection of bottles from the sommelier’s selection to choose from, as well as some limited time cocktail specials.
If you’re after something slightly more relaxed this Easter, head to Society’s adjoining little sister venue Lillian Brasserie. A classic fish & chips dish will be served throughout the weekend, as well as the venue’s regular à la carte offerings.
THE DETAILS
How much: $99pp for the Easter menu, $44pp for children for Society’s Easter menu.
When: Dinner on Thursday 17 April - Saturday 19 April, all day Sunday 20 April.
Bookings here.
Stokehouse
30 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
Image: Stokehouse | Supplied
This St Kilda seaside dining institution isn’t just open the entire Easter long weekend, they’re also serving up a special four-course seafood menu. Stokehouse's set menu includes snacks such as spanner crab dip with crisp crudités and crumbed Southern calamari with caviar gribiche. The main course is wild barramundi with mussels and baby vegetables. To finish, there's a vanilla white chocolate mousse Easter egg that's spiced with pear and hot cross bun flavours. Reservations are recommended, so don't think on this one for too long.
You can also pop next door to Stokehouse Pasta & Bar where the Easter menu includes wood-grilled prawns, spaghetti vongole, and a hot cross bun sundae.
THE DETAILS
How much: $185pp for Stokehouse’s four course menu.
When: From 12pm Friday 18 April - Monday 21 April.
Bookings here for Stokehouse, and here for Stokehouse Pasta & Bar.
Piccolina's Gelato Easter Eggs
Various Locations
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There are chocolate Easter eggs, then there are Piccolina’s huge gelato-stuffed Easter eggs, and when you put them side by side, it’s a no-brainer. There are three cracking flavours you can get your hands on this year: Milo, Rocky Road and Golden Gaytime, all of which add a whole new dimension of nostalgia to this treat. These eggs will be available in store from 19 March, but they sell out fast so get your pre-order in here.
Jam Doughnut Easter Eggs By American Doughnut Kitchen x Melbourne Cocoa
Shop 803 Prahran Market, South Yarra
Image: Melbourne Cocoa x American Doughnut Kitchen | Supplied
Melbourne Cocoa and American Doughnut Kitchen have cracked the code on Easter treats this year. The Jam Doughnut Easter Egg blends creamy milk and white chocolate with golden doughnut pieces and freeze-dried raspberries, all finished with a jammy drizzle. It’s a hot jam doughnut in chocolate form—minus the sticky fingers. Available from 8 April at American Doughnut Kitchen’s Prahran Market shop or you can order online here.
Pidapipo’s Decadent Easter Desserts
Various Locations
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If you’re not a fan of chocolate, you might feel a little overlooked at Easter. Well, the team at Pidapipo sees you and they’ve created an Easter-style dessert that will make you forget all of your woes. It’s a hot cross bun doughnut, topped with fior di latte gelato and spiced caramel sauce. Delicious.
For those who are partial to a chocolate Easter egg, you’ll be glad to hear Pidapipo’s Cioccolato range is back again this year. Think artisan chocolate eggs handmade in the Fitzroy store and cased in wrappers by Studio Ongarato featuring traditional Italian design, packaged in a cute little trio. Or go for the large Easter egg which hides mini eggs and a mystery gift inside. Easter eggs are available at all stores, and you'll find the hot cross doughnut at the Fitzroy store.
Messina’s Gelato Easter Egg
Various Locations
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In what can only be described as an Easter miracle, Messina are serving up massive 1kg gelato-filled Easter eggs this year. Crack into the hand painted milk chocolate shell of this egg and inside you’ll find layers of cheesecake mousse, pretzel crumb, basque cheesecake gelato with baked cheesecake chunks and a gooey pretzel caramel centre. They say this can feed a group of six, but take that with a grain of pretzel crumb - we won’t judge if you don’t share. They’re available Thursday 17 April - Sunday 20 April, and you can order here.
Where To Drink
ST. ALi
Various Locations
If you’ve after a beverage not of the alcohol persuasion, check out the lineup of Easter-inspired caffeinated delights at ST. ALi. There’s an iced mocha with house-made sticky raisin date cream. Or for a hot cross bun-esqe tipple, there’s a spiced dulce de leche blend with a double shot of espresso. Or if you really want to push the boat out, try the Caramel Panna Cotta which is layered with sticky gingerbread cake, butterscotch sauce, honey tuile and roasted pistachio.
What To Do
There's plenty on this Easter, but if these Melbourne-centric events aren't your cup of tea (or should that be hocho over Easter?) you can check out a whole stack of regional festivals for some extra long weekend inspo.
Head To Queen Vic Markets
Queen Street, Melbourne
Image: Gewurzhaus Queen Vic Market | Supplied
Whether you’re doing a fruit & veg shop for Easter lunch, hunting down some fresh Good Friday seafood, searching for artisanal Easter chocolate or want a solid variety of hot cross bun suppliers to choose from, Queen Vic is where it’s at. There’ll even be a roving Easter bunny on Saturday 19 April and Sunday 20 April to make it a fun day for the little ones as well.
THE DETAILS
When: Closed Wednesday 16 April, Friday 18 April (Good Friday) & Monday 21 April (Easter Monday).
More info & trading hours here.
Easter 2025 Opening Hours
Cannoleria
Multiple Locations
South Melbourne Market: Sat 8AM-10PM (Closed Fri/Sun/Mon/ANZAC Day)
Carlton: Sat 8AM-10PM (Closed Fri/Sun/Mon/ANZAC Day)
Queen Victoria Market: Sat 6:30AM-4PM (Closed Fri/Sun/Mon/ANZAC Day)
Preston Market: Sat 8AM-3PM (Closed Fri/Sun/Mon/ANZAC Day)
Chadstone: Sat 9AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-7PM, Mon 10AM-5PM, ANZAC Day 1PM-9PM
Surcharge: 10% (except Chadstone)
The Douglas Club
472 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Good Friday & Sat: 4PM-12AM
ANZAC Day: 4PM-10PM
Surcharge: 10%
Omnia Bistro
625 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Good Friday & Sat: 5:30PM-Late
ANZAC Day: 5:30PM-Late
Surcharge: 15% (10% Sat)
Tokyo Tina
66A Chapel Street, Windsor
Good Friday-Sun: 12-3:30PM, 5-10PM
ANZAC Day: 12-3:30PM, 5-10PM
Surcharge: 20%
Hanoi Hannah
Windsor & Elsternwick
All locations: Open daily 12-9PM (except Windsor closed Mon)
Surcharge: 20%
Ciao Cielo
115 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Daily: 12PM-10PM
Surcharge: 15%
Lona Misa
234 Toorak Road, South Yarra
Good Friday - Easter Monday: Closed
ANZAC Day (25 April): 5PM-10PM
Surcharge: 15%
Il Bacaro
168-170 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Good Friday: 6PM-Late
Easter Saturday: 12PM-3PM, 6PM-Late
Easter Sunday & Monday: Closed
ANZAC Day: 12PM-3PM, 6PM-Late
Surcharge: 15%
Marameo
6 Russell Place, Melbourne
Good Friday: 5PM-Late
Easter Saturday: 12PM-3PM, 5PM-Late
Easter Sunday & Monday: Closed
ANZAC Day: 12PM-3PM, 5PM-Late
Surcharge: 15%
Etta
60 Lygon Street, Brunswick East
Good Friday - Easter Monday: Closed
ANZAC Day: 5PM-Late
Surcharge: 15%
Stokehouse Precinct
St Kilda
All venues (Stokehouse, Stokehouse Pasta & Bar):
Good Friday - Easter Monday: 12PM-Late
Hella Good
Chadstone
Good Friday: Closed
Easter Saturday & Sunday: 11AM-6PM
Easter Monday: 11AM-5PM
Emporium
Good Friday: Closed
Easter Saturday & Sunday: 11AM-6PM
Easter Monday: 11AM-5PM
PIDAPIPÓ Gelato
Laboratorio (Fitzroy):
Fri-Sat: 2PM-11PM | Sun-Mon: 2PM-10PM
Carlton/Windsor/CBD:
Fri-Sat: 2PM-11PM | Sun-Mon: 2PM-10:30PM
Grill Americano, Yakimono & Baby Pizza:
Daily: 12PM-Late
Kisumé:
Fri-Sun: 5PM-Late | Mon: Closed
Hawker Hall:
Fri-Sun: 12PM-Late | Mon: Closed
Chin Chin:
Daily: 11AM-Late
Mahas & Layla:
Maha (CBD):
Fri-Sun: 12PM-11PM | Mon: 5PM-11PM
Maha East:
Fri: 5PM-10PM | Sat: 12PM-10PM | Sun-Mon: Closed
Baker Bleu
Caulfield North/Hawksburn/Cremorne
Fri/Sat/Mon: 7:30AM-2PM | Sun: 8AM-1PM
The Vic Hotel
45 Victoria Street, Footscray
Good Friday: From 2PM
Easter Saturday & Sunday: From 12PM
Easter Monday: From 3PM
Special: Sunday Roast ($32) available Friday-Sunday. All AFL games screened.
Surcharge: 15%
ANZAC Day: Two-Up 1PM-3PM (proceeds to ANZAC Day Appeal)
Bottega Restaurant
74 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Easter Saturday: 5:30PM-Late
Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Monday: Closed
Surcharge: 20%
Luxsmith
5 Gamon Street, Seddon
Good Friday & Easter Saturday: 5:30PM-Late
Easter Sunday & Monday: Closed
Surcharge: 20%
Stay tuned, we'll have more Easter fun coming in hot for you. If your venue has an Easter event on, shoot us an email at editormelb@theurbanlist.com and we'll include it here.