Hot Spots - Melbourne

Thinking of heading on a little break somewhere? Australian Life has the inside word on some of the hidden gems around our great land. For the first edition, we head to the nation’s culture capital of Melbourne.

PENANCE PRAHRAN

Off famed Chapel Street, Penance owner Stavros Fisher has created a buzzing little local community filled with locals and tourists through scrumptious iconic Greek dishes such as Baklava Porridge and Spanakopita, along with the best morning wake-up coffee.

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The Beverly

The Beverly rooftop in the leafy South Yarra offers panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline from daylight to sunset and beyond. Cheers to that!

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The Botanical

Rabih Yanni is an icon of Melbourne’s hospitality scene and his “Botanical” – opposite the Botanical Gardens – has a soft spot in the city’s heart. A stunning five-star restaurant, a cool courtyard and a buzzing bar every night of the week, this institution should be on every visit!

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Hotel Indigo

Located in the CBD’s buzzing Flinders Lane, there is an art exhibition in the lobby, a photo booth for guests and dogs are welcome! Uber chic hotel with a Vermouth Lounge and a menu from award-winning chef Luke Mangan.

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Bar Bambi

The brainchild of iconic Melburnians Nick and Daniel Russian, Bar Bambi is THE after-dark hot spot of the culture capital. It’s an intimate space with the best cocktails, live musical cabaret performances and a DJ until the early hours.

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