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PA's has been a watering hole for Melbourne Uni students since the beginning of time (actual time, 1926). Unfortunately Prince Alfred closed its doors in 2015, and all hope seemed lost—until the 100 Burger Group took over the venue last year.

This one goes out to your New Year’s fitness resolutions. You know the ones. They were mentally listed on the 1st of Jan and then you put them down somewhere aaand...here we are. But better late than never, right? Rebalance Pilates are here to tone you up (pre Amalfi-sun-bed season) and restore some much-needed equilibrium to your hectic agenda. In the fine words of Olivia Newton John, let's get PHYSICAL.

In a sleepy Port Melbourne backstreet, there’s a new venue that’s changing the whole concept of ‘Pub’. It’s called The Hack—a cocktail, BBQ and brewhouse set inside a cracked and peeling 1860 heritage building.

The trick with themed bars is always Less Is More. A few touches, the odd cheeky nod to the source material, but then back to the basics: a solid cocktail list, good food and rockin’ atmosphere. If you can’t get those right, it doesn’t matter how many wink wink nudge nudges you’ve got on the walls...

We’ve got three words for you guys: urban axe throwing.

We’re all about balance. A green smoothie here, a jug of beer there—that’s what it’s all about. Lucky for us, our friends at ROAR Living totally agree.

Add this one to the never-ending brunch list, guys. It’s called The Tamper Trap (note the spelling), and it’s the newest brunch bar on Bay St, Brighton.

When a restaurant has a 15ft purple Kraken erupting on its outside wall, you know it’s going to be seriously into seafood.

The Yarra Valley has certainly made a name for itself in the distilling game over the past couple of years. Melbourne Gin Company, and Four Pillars are well known for their gin, but now there’s a new player in town—Alchemy Distillers.

Fusion cuisine is always a dicey game, but when someone really nails it—you notice.

It’s finally happened, guys. For weeks we’ve been peering through the window, crossing days off the calendar, clearing stomach space in anticipation—and now it’s officially happened.

Picture a burger the size of your head. Now picture it covered in gold and practically oozing with meat and cheese. That’s what the chefs at Phat Stacks have created for your eating pleasure. And we have major ~ heart in eyes emoji ~ feelz.

‘Farro’ is Italian for 'spelt'. And ‘spelt’ is an ancient grain that’s high in fibre, boosts the immune system and helps digestion (unlike most wheat-based grains). Why does this stuff matter? Because Thornbury's health-conscious pizza joint Pizza Farro have just set up shop in Fitzroy. And they're slinging spelt bases AND dedicated gluten-free pizza all day long. 

With a maelstrom of froyo bars and gelaterias already vying for Melbourne's attention, you might roll your eyes at another foray into the icy swirl. Hit the snooze button on that sh*t, right?

Charlie Carrington has done it again. The young cooking prodigy blew Melbourne away with Atlas Dining in 2016, and now he’s loosening the tie, ditching the tablecloths and doing his own take on the ‘Big Chef/Little Menu’ trend.

What world are we even living in?

Building a rooftop bar sounds fun and all, but it’s tricky when the building you’re working with has been around since 1891. This was the problem confronting the Union Electric team when they started planning Melbourne’s newest sky-high gin parlour.

For Emma and Ben Bangay, friends always enter their house through the ‘side door’. And that’s what this place is—a bar for friends. Making them, meeting them, drinking and laughing with them...ordering way too many Aperol Spritzes with them.

If you have issues with gluten but love beer, Twobays is here to make all your hoppy, gluten-free dreams come true.

Vineyards have owned the whole 'cellar door' concept for a long time. But Hurdle Creek is doing the same thing for gin. It's a family-run distillery down a bumpy track in Milawa, and you can rock up and taste to your heart's content.

Jetty Road is the new kid on the Mornington Peninsula block, and they're already making a name for themselves. As local boys with “a passion for all things craft beer and a childhood love for the Mornington Peninsula”, friends Blake and Simon have created a funky, industrial-style brewery. The concept? Craft beers, sensational local food and a great atmosphere. Sounds good to us. 

Remember the pizzas you had when you were a kid? They weren’t exactly subtle. Their bases were more like spongy flavour pillows, onto which you could pile several hundred toppings (and then fistfuls of cheese). Well there’s a new place in Brunswick West that’s digging up some serious pizza nostalgia vibes.

Okay, we may have just found Melbourne’s Holy Grail. A fish and chip place that doesn’t leave you feeling like a bloated, overweight heffalump. It’s called Kings & Queens, and it’s specialising in something kind of revolutionary: gluten-free fish and chips.

You know this place is gonna look good on the Gram as soon as you walk in. The giveaway? A giant vertical garden on one wall, with a neon sign in the middle that says ‘I licked it, so it’s mine’. Expect to see this thing all over your feed in the next few weeks (especially with the minimal-mod fit-out, courtesy of Kern Studio). 

A burger place without ketchup or mustard? Yep, it does exist. Welcome to Kung Fu Burger, South Yarra’s Asian-inspired burger joint.

We Melburnian’s are mad for a good coffee, and as such we have cafes upon cafes around the city that dish up the perfect brew—but not all of them make you feel as welcome as the crew at Coe & Coe.

Hall Street in Newport just gained a brand spanking new cafe. And it’s not only a cafe, but also a retailer and cooking school as well. Hot damn!

Nothing says Melbourne more than imbibing way too many espresso martinis at a rooftop bar sunset sesh. Throw some brunch talk into the mix, serve up a gnarly spread of grazing options, and you’ve pretty much distilled our city’s lifeblood.

Four amazing restaurants. Two Masterchef contestants. One killer food hall. That’s the basic arithmetic behind HWKR, the CBD’s new hawker-style marketplace.

Nerds, comic book lovers and anime fans—all your dreams have officially arrived in the form of a humble burger. Based east of Melbourne in Balwyn, One Plus Piece is themed around the popular Japanese manga of the same name. And the team do not take the theme lightly.

Not many things rival the sweet satisfaction of the post-beach fish n' chips binge. And that's pretty much the concept behind Barwon Heads new chippery, Jetty Road Fish n' Chips. 

The sign out the front of Shinoki says ‘Modern Japanese’, which makes sense when you know the man running the pass.

A contender for ‘Best Looking Yoga Studio In Melbourne’? Yeah, we’re calling it.

On your bike, Melbourne. We just found a super-cute cycling cafe in Abbotsford. It’s called Rouleur Espresso, and you’ll find it out the back of Johnson Bicycles on Victoria St. Yep, that’s right: bike shop and espresso bar, all in one.

Cremorne’s industrial backstreets are like the Narnia of Melbourne. You’re walking along, minding your own business, turn a corner and then—BAM—a giant chocolate warehouse that smells like your Nan’s hot coco.

You can tell Elwood is all over this joint. When we stop by on a random Sunday morning, the crowd is spilling out into the street. People are giving up the queue and overflowing down to Combi and Bunker Spreckles nearby. They’re not the hot new cafe on Ormond Rd, but what are you gonna do?

Gimme some Gami! We craveeee your crispy, yet juicy chicken. (How do they do it?!)

Lifting and dropping heavy things might not seem like the most efficient workout. But the newest gym in Richmond, Core Strength Fitness Centre, is keen to change that perception.

The word ‘eclectic’ doesn’t really do The Hub General Store justice.

Quentin Berthonneau wants you to eat better bread. In fact, he’s a little obsessed about it...

How to describe The Roy...

If you’ve ever made the trip down to the Red Hill wine region you’ll know that there is a plethora of great wineries to choose from, and if you’re looking for a winery that encapsulates the feel of summer, Tuck’s Ridge is that place.

You might miss Inward Goods the first time you drive past. It’s a hole-in-the-wall cafe—just a warehouse space behind a roller door, really. At 6am on weekdays, the roller door creeks open, and out pops an awesome suburban coffee bar.

Looking for a new lunchtime workout sesh? We might have found just the ticket.

Strewth! Just when you thought Windsor couldn’t get any cooler, this place opens up. It’s called Galah—an Aussie gin bar and watering hole, with a bottle shop out front. The sort of place Blinky Bill would relax with a good cocktail, some melted raclette and the soothing beats of in-house DJs.

We try not to play favourites when it comes to bars, but it’s hard not to fall in love with this place. Low Key is High St’s newest watering hole. A super-chilled, laid-back beer bar that does neither cocktails nor bullsh*t.

Keeping it simple and focusing on flavour is the mantra of this homely Italian eatery. Situated in the leafy surroundings of Fairfield, their authentic style has made it a must-visit for locals. Sitting right on the corner of Station Street, Flour + Salt welcomes you in with an infectiously laid-back atmosphere. Flour + Salt is the second brainchild of John Kanellakos who joined the Fairfield renaissance when opening Fifteen Pounds back in 2012.

The son-in-law you wished you had—Son In Law offers seasonal dishes in addition to their permanent menu (usually, the specials are only available for a few months). Expect the most creative, Insta-worthy culinary feats (because folks, these plates practically style themselves).

Roadtrippers, we’ve got a new one for you. Remember the old Markdel racecourse and stables in Fingal? Well it’s just been turned into a gorgeous family-friendly craft brewery. Write this name down: St Andrews Beach Brewery.

It’s really hard to find justtttt the right flowers for an event. Like, how are we supposed to pick between deep red roses or brightly coloured daisies? And does it really matter? (Yes, actually it does.) Seriously, the struggle to be a functioning adult is very real.

It’s official, Smith St’s Meatball & Wine Bar is no more. So long, old friend. We’ll miss your meaty, ball-shaped goodness.

Little did you know: one of the most Melbourne pubs in Melbourne sits on Bridge Road skimming along the Main Yarra Trail. The Bridge Hotel is split by a European-style cobblestone laneway and combines Victorian architecture with new-school design touches.

We’re pretty excited about this place. Partly because it does some of the best pasta we’ve ever eaten, but mostly because it’s about 100m from Urban List HQ. Carbs come at us.

Melbourne’s obsession with the perfect cacao bean isn't a new phenomenon. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more chocoholic city going around. And if you're a fan of the dark stuff, this Sydney Rd newbie is definitely something you should check out. Welcome to Ratio Cocoa Roasters, the new masters of bean to bar chocolate. 

This is one of those pop-ups you HOPE is going to stick around. An urban cellar door at the top of Bourke St—#1 Bourke St, actually. Very money address. And it’s serving up a rotating mix of local wines beers and bar bites, all on tap. Hence ‘The Tap Project’.

Get your 'gram finger ready, guys. This place is doing some pretty freaky stuff.

There seems to be something happening down the Mornington Peninsula...More and more venues are popping up. And not your typical country pub-style venues either. We’re talking cutting edge dining and banging cocktails that wouldn’t miss a step in Port Melbourne.

Ever get the feeling your dog could be more stylish than you? (It’s okay, we’ve all been there.) Well heads up, you’re gonna like this place.

In the old days, an apothecary was the guy you saw when your leg was falling off, or you needed a mysterious potion to help with stuff like, you know, the plague. These days it’s a little less hard-core...

Swan Street, you big beautiful thing. You've just been graced with yet another butchery and burger bar. And this one ticks all the boxes for ethical sourcing, attention to detail and juicy (read: mouthwatering) meat.