City laneways, Destinations, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The where did the night go bit

This is the bit where we take a sharp turn off the beaten track and head deep, deep into the vibrant, ever-changing heart of Melbourne.

Laneways – just to whisper the name evokes a riotous colour of street art, the scent of freshly roasted coffee, cutting edge boutiques, chic restaurants, and bars - soooo many hidden bars. And forget maps, things change so quickly around here that you’re better off just following your instincts.

ACDC Lane

Streets

Named after the Australian musical heroes, ACDC Lane is the physical embodiment of Melbourne's love affair with rock 'n' roll.

Centre Place

Streets

Despite being Melbourne's quintessential laneway, Centre Place still surprises and delights with its wild street art, boutiques and buzzing cafes.

Degraves Street

Streets

Join the happy hubbub in the cafes, boutiques and eateries on this iconic laneway between the city's fashion precinct and Flinders Street Station.

Drewery Lane

Streets

Wander Drewery Lane between Lonsdale and Little Lonsdale Streets for street art, Japanese-inspired baked goods, and rooftop cocktails.

Duckboard Place

Streets

Once the place where World War II troops came to let off steam, the lane is now a chic playground for local foodies, wine lovers and artists.

Flinders Lane

Destinations

Melbourne's laneway HQ, Flinders Lane is a hotspot for award-winning fine diners and boutique bars, contemporary galleries and local fashion labels.

Hardware Lane

Streets

A breezier version of Melbourne's gritty hideaways, Hardware Lane is a sociable and popular spot for revellers and foodies.

Hosier Lane

Public art

Wander down the bluestone laneway and take in the dizzying array of colours and characters created by local and international street artists.

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Coda

Restaurants

From Movida's Mykal Batholomew and Longrain chef Adam D'Sylva, this hatted eatery ticks all the right boxes without taking itself too seriously.

Sunda

Restaurants

There’s no stuffy tradition here. Instead, you get bold reinventions of South East Asia favourites incorporating the best of Victoria’s local produce.

Becco

Restaurants

Enjoy an evening of understated Italian elegance at this hatted restaurant on Crossley Street. Delight in the beef carpaccio or almond praline gelato.

Lee Ho Fook

Restaurants

Duck down Duckboard Place to experience Victor Liong's new-style Chinese. The ever-changing menus put a new spin on the classics.

Cumulus Inc.

Restaurants

This loft-inspired restaurant, hatted by the Good Food Guide boasts a drinking bar, an eating bar and regular tables for serious eating.

Flower Drum

Restaurants

Create a special occasion so you can head to Flower Drum for novel Cantonese fare that has garnered two hats in the Good Food Guide.

Chin Chin

Restaurants

Pick your favourite friends and settle in for a fun group date over sharing plates of fresh, spicy Thai food and plentiful wine.

MoVida

Restaurants

Assembling the menu for Melbourne's favourite date restaurant, MoVida chef Frank Camorra scoured Spain for the finest bite-size comestibles.

HER Melbourne

Bars

HER is an entire building dedicated to the things Melbourne loves – modern classic food, sophisticated drinks, art, design, and music. From HQ Group (Arbory...

Shows the interior of the bar in the middle of day, with people dancing, ordering drinks and sitting

Section 8

Entertainment

Section 8 is as 'Melbourne' as it gets.Set on the site of a former carpark with seating made from recycled timber pallets and a converted shipping container...