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The Rising Sun Hotel in South Melbourne is the unofficial home of the Swans, so you can expect to spot a Sydney legend or two at this fine Melbourne pub. With an excellent menu, ranging from the pub classics and fancier fare, the Rising Sun is one of the best venues in Melbourne to watch the footy.

Wondering what that monochrome graffiti-covered building on the corner of Brunswick Street is? Meet The Stone Hotel, a brand new Fitzroy bar and restaurant that serves up delicious beers on tap, a great local wine list, tasty food and a slice of the inner northern suburb's signature style. The venue itself is a monolith. Spanning two stories including an upstairs function space (complete with it's own bar), an outdoor terrace, tonnes of room for dining and art by local street artists, it's the perfect venue for an after-work pint or your very own party. Cheers!

Footscray’s Fox in the Corn is a Melbourne pasta bar that emphasises fresh, local and handmade produce, accompanied by a carefully selected craft beer list from around the world. Perfect for casual dining, the quality of Fox in the Corn’s pasta shines through their meals. Fuss-free Italian dining done well. 

Housed inside the Grosvenor Hotel, new drive-thru burger joint St Kilda Burger Bar serves up delicious patties, dogs, fries, soft drinks and craft beers to the southside's hungriest patrons. With a menu that spans adult and kids combo meals, veggie and, er, full-fat options (a burger with hash browns in it?! Hell yes!), the drive-thru burger bar is the first of its kind in the city. Two double-stacks to go, please!

One of Melbourne’s favourite food trucks, Nuoc Mama's serves up contemporary Vietnamese street food perfect for every outdoor event! It’s no wonder Melburnians go stalking after one of this city’s best trucks, with modern Banh Mi, Kim Chi fries and spicy chicken just some of the mouth-watering bites on offer. 

Renowned NSW dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has opened shop in Melbourne, and brought some of the best dumplings around with them. As well as serving bargain dumplings and sweet pork buns, the restaurant is running 'dumpling roulette' throughout winter, starting 1 August, challenging diners to try to avoid the extra-spicy dumpling that they've hidden in a six-dumpling mix. Are you game?

Located in the quieter Melbourne suburb of Balwyn, Mr Hendricks is far from just your local homely Melbourne cafe. Whipping up quality, fresh French-inspired breakfast and lunch meals, this gorgeous Balwyn cafe is a true hidden gem. Eastsiders may find their fave brunch spot a little busier once the foodies of Melbourne get wind of Mr Hendricks. 

Nestled in a quiet part of Collingwood, Forgotten Worlds is a Melbourne bar that brings together drinking and vintage video games for a perfect low-key trip out. One of Melbourne’s best arcades, why not grab a few beers after work in this ridiculously fun, warm bar? Just make sure to bring change, we suspect you’ll stay a while. 

One of Melbourne’s best food trucks has made its way into Fitzroy, permanently. Bringing you modern, fresh Middle Eastern street food, you won’t have to search (stalk) Trailer Made across rivers and over mountains anymore—they're now housed within the SuperCool. With a seasonal menu, visit their new Melbourne base for your delectably healthy meal. 

Northcote gelateria and cafe Il Melograno serves up delicious hand-made gelato that will have you begging for another scoop! As well as gelato, you can have tasty brunch and lunch options, accompanied by some of the best coffee in Northcote. Definitely worth a visit!

One of Melbourne’s best menswear stores is tucked away in the busiest strip of the city. Incu at Flinders Lane is a dedicated male-only clothing and accessories store, so dudes no longer have to feel lost in the Melbourne’s fashion scene. Offering classic looks and street wear with a distinct style, every guy can benefit from a piece (or three) from Incu. 

For Melbourne art, design and fashion lovers, Happy Valley’s Collingwood store is your new happy place. Conveniently bringing together the type of items you’re unlikely to find anywhere else in Melbourne, this Smith Street design hub has enough stock to ensure you leave with a pretty light purse. This is a must for book lovers, with a range of unconventional texts littered throughout the store.   

One of Melbourne’s favourite local cafes, St Zita’s in Glen Huntly keeps it simple—offering a homely, modern brunch menu with darn good coffee. This Glen Huntly cafe gem has all your classic breakfast options for those who know what they like, and plenty of inventive modern meals like their Zita’s Scallops with pumpkin rosti. Head down for a weekend or weekday brekkie treat. 

Northcote fashion boutique I Dream A Highway keeps the most beautiful collection of locally made men's and women's fashion, accessories, shoes, crafts and more. You'll find stunning homewares too—think trinkets, lighting, decorative accessories...the list is endless! The perfect stop-off for gifts in Northcote.

Melbourne fashion label Obus is our go-to for beautiful accessories, clothing and shoes. Their colour palettes are always fresh for each season, and you'll fond other local goodies such as Kester Black nail polish and locally made jewellery in each store. A true slice of Melburnian creativity!

Francesca's Bar in Northcote is one of the coolest, quirkiest bars on the northside for late night drinks in Melbourne. The glitzy bar interior is a real treat and the cocktails are second to none. Pair them with one of the top-rate pizzas and we have ourselves a winner, Melbourne bar fans. Plus, they have ping pong!

The Fox Hotel in Collingwood is a great traditional Melbourne pub that does a cracking food menu too—the perfect spot for a group get-together for a few pints and a game or two of pool. If you don't love its cosy interior, you'll love The Fox Hotel's rooptop terrace. One of the best pubs in Melbourne for a few jars...Oh, and there's gluten free beer too!

Gordons The Cellar Door brings the winery cellar door concept to the city with its Elsternwick wine bar-bottle shop hybrid. The venue itself is beautiful, stacked wall to wall with over 400 wine varieties and over 200 beers and ciders to choose from. Visitors can drop in for a tasting at any time—yup, there will be bottles open seven days a week—sip on a glass at the bar, and even have a bite of cheese and charcuterie to eat if you're peckish! Rumour has it theyre reinventing the BYO model too...A wine bar where you bring your own food?! We love it!

If you love beer, and we mean really love beer—fifty taps of the stuff—then Forester's Hall in Collingwood is the Melbourne bar for you! Serving delicious local beers, wines and tasty pizzas until 2am every day (!), Forester's Hall needs to be on your list of pubs and bars in Melbourne, especially if you're planning a late night with a group of beer-hungry mates. 

If you like your snacks healthy, you're going to love Melbourne protein ball company Health Lab, who make delicious snacks that deliver on nutrition and flavour. All of Health Lab's products can be ordered online and delivered to your door in Sydney. We love the surprise snack pack—perfect for those indecisive days! 

Classy, minimalist (and affordable!) watches with a twist. Melbourne watch brand The Fifth releases five new watch designs on the 5th day of every month, for five days only. The Fifth's stock is limited, so if you’re lucky enough to snag one of these gorgeous exclusive timepieces, you can rest assured as one of the lucky few. Purchase The Fifth online. 

Tiny is—you guessed it!—a tiny cafe in Collingwood. Hidden in the ground floor of a design studio, the petite space serves tasty, simple breakfast and lunch options to locals, along with delicious coffee and other hot drinks. The perfect stop-off if you're on your way to the studio, or need a lunchtime pick-me-up.

If you’re after a roast in Melbourne, The Roast Kitchen in Kew serves a mean offering. Tapping in to the nostalgia of the Sunday Roast, The Roast Kitchen is serving beef, pork, lamb and chicken every day of the week. It’s a low-key affair but if you’re after an age-old comfort food, your meat carved to order and a gluten free red wine gravy, The Roast Kitchen ticks all of the boxes. 

Talbot Avenue makes some of the most stylish sportswear we've seen being flaunted in Melbourne's gyms and yoga studios. Combining fitness and lifestyle clothing, the Melbourne fashion label is our online go-to for new threads that are perfect for brunching or working out. 

Looking for the best beer garden in Melbourne? If you're travelling with your whole crew in tow, it just might be The Flying Duck Hotel in Prahran. This awesome Melbourne pub has a generous outdoor area and does some of the most delicious pub food we've eaten. The perfect spot for a Sunday session, cheeky pub lunch or weekend group get-together.

Say hello to Melbourne’s newest accessory haven, Carlisle Accessories. Nestled in Balaclava’s Carlisle Street, this little store is home to one of Melbourne’s largest range of accessories. You’ll be able to find everything and anything from footwear, to hats, watches, jewellery and bags in this one location. Shop til you drop. 

In true Irish-style, The Last Jar’s hearty, homely meals will keep you warm and jolly through the cold weather. Offering traditional meals made with fresh, local ingredients, the menu gives Melbourne one of the most authentic Irish feasts. Anything that can be house-made, is. From cured salmon to hand-churned butter, the possibilities are endless at The Last Jar. 

Clog-lovers, this is the store of your dreams. In rain or shine, Funkis diligently supplies clogs of every form, shape and size for us toe-freeing fans. Influenced by Swedish fashion with (of course) an Australian twist, this high-end Aussie brand at The Strand also sells gorgeous accessories and jewellery to match your gorgeous shoes!

Melbourne food truck Soul Kitchen serves up some of the best wholesome soul food and coffee in Melbourne (provided by St. Ali) from its converted Volkswagen camper van. You'll be able to find them at events throughout venues, as well as book them for your own private soul food party. Winner!

Sliders are basically the greatest thing ever, and there's no better place to get them than one of Melbourne's best food trucks, Sliders on Tyres. Serving epic sliders, chicken wings and thick cut chips, you'll not leave these guys hungry! Get to Sliders on Tyres at events in Melbourne—check their website for details!

Northcote diner Sookie La La caters to the comfort food crowd. We're talking chowders, cherry pies, mac'n'cheese and some delicious ice cream sundaes that'll have you drooling in the diner-style booths! Stuck for a burger in Northcote? Head to Sookie La La's every time!

From the geniuses behind Mr Wow's Emporium comes Pixel Alley, a video games arcade-meets-bar (a 'barcade' if you will) in Fitzroy that brings together retro gaming and colourful cocktails. The awesome Fitzroy bar plays host to a tonne of gaming classics, including Daytona racing, Street Fighter II, Donkey-Kong and Pac-Man, alongside imported beers. Game on, Listers!

The Souvlaki Cart food truck serves—you guessed it!—souvlaki street food to Melbourne's most hungry punters. MAily attending weekend events and festivals, the awesome mobile truck is one of Melbourne's best food trucks for delicious souvas, made from top quality ingredients. Looking for a tasty lunch in Melbourne? The Souvlaki Cart team have you covered!

Did you know that Fitzroy crepe restaurant Rue De Creperie has a food cart?! You can pick up some of their delicious sweet and savoury crepes from their mobile crepe cart, which pops up at events in Melbourne thrughout the year. Stuck for choice? Go for the strawberry and chocolate...they're gluten-free too!

Trailer Made food truck brings together a variety of European and Middle Eastern food influences in some of Melbourne's best street food dishes. With a focus on artisanal food that's free from the fluff of fine dining, Trailer Made should be on your list, whether you're a Melbourne food truck fanatic or not!

Waffles on wheels?! Yes please! Melbourne dessert truck WaffleWorks serves up freshly cooked waffles from its legendary food truck, which you'll find at food markets, parks and festivals. Whether you like your waffles slathered in chocolate or served with fresh fruit, the WaffleWorks food truck caters to any and all. 

Snags = So much yes, and Melbourne food truck The Snag Society serves up some of the best snag-inspired street food in Melbourne. With a menu that focuses around the great snags of the world, you'll never get tired of their delicious hotdogs, which come with all the trimmings. Wanting to know where to find this awesome Melbourne food truck? Check them out online.

Mushroom-aholics, this one's for you! One of the best vegetarian food trucks in Melbourne, The Little Mushroom Co. serves delicious mushroom and halloumi burgers from its cute food van. The Melbourne food truck is one of our favourites for a meat-free lunch—get on board with their tasty vegetarian lunches in Melbourne!

We're head-over-heels for the Thai food by Melbourne food truck White Guy Cooks Thai! Listers, if you love Thai flavours, you'll be drooling over their fried chicken, spring rolls and pork belly slider, and craving more of their curries, which includes one of the best green curries in Melbourne. Get on over to the White Guy Cooks Thai website and find out where you can pick up their delicious Thai food this week!

If you're in need of some spicy food in Melbourne, definitely check out where The Curry Truck will be stopping by! One of Melbourne's best food trucks for hotter flavours, you'll be chowing down on some tasty fresh veggies and seasoned meats, cooked into delicious curries and all wrapped up in roti. 

Slow-cooked American BBQ food trucks don't come much better than Melbourne food truck mavericks Smokin' Barry's. Speclialists in mouth-watering BBQ meat on the go (brisket, pulled pork and ribs, as well as corn and other tasty sides), the Smokin' Barry's team can be found popping up at some of Melbourne's most awesome foodie hotspots. 

Señor BBQ (or Senor BBQ for those who are fluent in Spanish!) is one of Melbourne's best food trucks for Argentinian food done the right way. If you're a fan of authentic Argentinian cooking, we can guarantee you'll love their incredible spiced chicken, BBQ ribs, sausages and healthy salads. You'll find Señor BBQ at Melbourne's top markets and foodie events, delivering food with gusto. Yum!

Taco Truck does exactly what it says on the tin—tasty tacos and other Mexican fare, served fresh from the Melbourne food truck's hatch at some of our city's best hotspots. If you're a fan of food done the Mexican way, make sure you catch the Taco Truck team soon for some of Melbourne's best tacos and Mexican munchies. 

Looking for the best meat in Melbourne? We’ve found just the ticket! Purveyor of all things meat, Peter Bouchier in Toorak is one of the oldest and best butchers in Melbourne. Specialising in fresh, premium quality meat that is served with a smile (and, more to the point, a heap of helpful cooking tips!), this Melbourne butcher really stands out on the high street.

Craft Victoria has moved into its new home at Watson Place off Flinders Lane, just behind Supernormal. The new space features a backlit Foyer Gallery, a Main Gallery and combines retail and further exhibition spaces. 

Greek food is notoriously fabulous when served street-style. It’s no wonder with one of Melbourne’s favourite food trucks, Pappa Pita, making waves across the city. You can share their meat skewers with someone special, but don’t skip their signature Greek donuts (loukoumades) with a variety of finger-licking sweet fillings. You’ll want a serve to yourself. 

India is known for some of the best street food in the world, and Overdosa Indian food truck brings some of these flavours right to your doorstep. Featuring the dosa, a crepe-style wrap which holds all your goodies for easy street eating, Overdosa is one of Melbourne’s favourite food trucks! 

These two Melbourne mums are the coolest kids on the block. Dishing out ICE CREAM SANDWICHES all summer long, My Two Mums is one of Melbourne’s best food trucks for ice-cream addicts. In true mother-style, everything on the menu is locally sourced and lovingly made. Get them before they're all gone! 

For everything German, the Mutter Krause food truck is your best mate. Featuring Germany’s favourite sausages from classic bratwurst to the original currywurst, you can customise your Mutter Krause hot dog with add-ons and creamy sauces right here in Melbourne! Yummo! 

Melbourne’s favourite hot dog shop is now mobile! Yes that’s right – if you’re unfortunately not located near their Chapel Street store, you can access Massive Wiener’s massive hot dogs via their food truck. Their favourite cheeky offerings will soon be available at a location near you! 

Mamma Van is a Melbourne food truck that's all about the meat. From lamb to pork, beef brisket to popcorn chicken, this is a protein-lover's dream destination. Luckily, the Mamma Van food truck changes location frequently, so we have no doubt you’ll grab the first chance to feast on some of Melbourne’s tastiest street offerings!

For the perfect speedy summer treat, grab one of Lucky Pop’s all natural ice-creams. These aren’t your ordinary chilled sweets though, Listers. The Lucky Pops range includes toasted coconut, avocado and lime, and lychee and rose. We’d even grab one of these chilled bad boys through winter!

Lil Nom Noms is a Melbourne food truck dishing up Vietnamese favourites in delicious, bite sized street-food form. Yum! Our favourites are their fluffy steamed baos and crispy spring rolls. Grab some of Melbourne’s best Vietnamese eats right on the street—what are you waiting for?! 

For the finest finger lickin' southern eats on offer outside of New Orleans, look no further than the Gumbo Kitchen Food Truck. If it’s tender meat covered meals, crispy offerings or fried anything you’re after, this is the spot for you. Get down to one of Melbourne's finest food trucks—it'll be worth the wait! 

Looking for something different in your street food? The GrumbleTumms food truck is about Australian as you can get. Croc beef pies, kangaroo burgers and, of course, the classic vegie pastie are some of the gems on offer from GrumbleTumms. 

The cream of the Melbourne food truck crop, the Dude Food Man food truck brings gourmet street food to Melbourne. Think gorgeous Australian wagyu beef patties, 48 hour cooked pork, and Portobello mushroom burgers. This is quality Melbourne food, minus pretentiousness. 

Scrolls are pushing all of our buttons when it comes to sweet treats to accompany our morning coffee, and nobody does them better than Collingwood bakery Pop Up Scroll. The Melbourne scroll store makes delicious brioche and croissant-based scrolls that'll have you begging for more. Our top tip? The coconut and white chocolate hits the spot every time!

Tacos, fries and beers—there’s absolutely nothing more we could want from one of Melbourne’s best food trucks! Dos Diablos whips up some mighty-delicious Mexican food, perfect for sharing and caring with a healthy flow of piping hot chips and cold beers on a chilly night. Eat away! 

If you need to fill up on your proteins, Digging for Fire is the Melbourne food truck for you! Digging for Fire BBQ serves some of the freshest, juicy meats in this city. Vegetarians don’t worry; there are plenty of options available for you too! Have your goodies served as you like.  

Mixing classic Mexican flavours with a contemporary American twist, proceed with caution to Melbourne’s Danger Dog food truck. Don’t underestimate these hot-dog babies. You have been warned, and you will be addicted after one bite.