A San Franciscan's Guide to Melbourne

1. Panama Dining Room

7.4

231 Smith St, Fitzroy, VIC

Cocktail Bar · 34 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: Ask for table next to the huge windows.

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2. The Alchemist Bar & Cafe

361 Brunswick St. (at Kerr St.), Fitzroy, VIC

Cocktail Bar · 25 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: Best cocktails we had in Melbourne.

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3. Little Creatures Dining Hall

222 Brunswick St, Melbourne, VIC

Gastropub · 97 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: Probably the best brunch spot we made it to. Their flat bread was addictive.

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4. 1806

8.3

169 Exhibition St, Melbourne, VIC

Cocktail Bar · Melbourne CBD · 72 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: One of the two best cocktail bars we went to.

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5. Rent A Bike

Riverside at Federation Wharf, Melbourne, VIC

Bike Rental · 2 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: Cheesy bikes but they get the job done.

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6. Riverland Bar

7.5

Federation Wharf 1-9, Melbourne, VIC

Beer Garden · Melbourne CBD · 49 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: Great for a post bike-rental ride drink.

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7. Dandelion

133 Ormond Rd, Elwood, VIC

Vietnamese Restaurant · Elwood · 11 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: We only stopped for a drink but the menu looked delish.

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8. Afghan Gallery

6.5

327 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC

Afghan Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: Cheap and accommodating.

9. Alma Wharf

Park · 1 tip

Brett Lider: Nice spot along the river.

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10. Abbotsford Convent

8.7

1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC

Cultural Center · Abbotsford · 28 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: Again, another amazing space in the city.

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11. boiler room beer garden

Home (private) · 1 tip

Brett Lider: Part of the convent.

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12. Collingwood Children's Farm

8.9

18 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC

Farm · 23 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: Such a cool little spot in the middle of the city.

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13. Izakaya Chuji

165 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC

Japanese Restaurant · Melbourne CBD · 33 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: Got the job done.

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14. Naked For Satan

9.1

285 Brunswick St, Melbourne, VIC

Lounge · Fitzroy · 139 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: Great name and backstory. Food and drinks are just OK.

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15. The Croft Institute

21-25 Croft Alley, Melbourne, VIC

Bar · Melbourne CBD · 45 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: Slightly past its prime but still a cool concept and worth going to after 1806 and Alchemist.

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16. Cookie

8.1

1/252 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC

Bar · Melbourne CBD · 164 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: A little crowded at happy hour and the drinks are a bit sweet.

17. Ponyfish Island

8.8

Under the Evan Walker Bridge, Southbank, VIC

Bar · 95 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: It's for tourists but is still awesome.

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18. La Niche Cafe

67 Smith St, Fitzroy, VIC

Café · 13 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: French-speaking cafe.

19. Bolleball

226 Smith Street, Collingwood, VIC

Boutique · No tips or reviews

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20. Vegie Bar

8.7

380 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 133 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: Good spot for brunch.

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21. Clear It

188 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC

Clothing Store · 5 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: I snagged one million sport coats here.

22. Gusto & Elan

181 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC

Boutique · 1 tip

Brett Lider: I snagged a cool jacket on clearance here.

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23. Dangerfield

289 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC

Boutique · 3 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: Good men's stuff at reasonable prices.

24. halsinky PROJECT

345 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC

Women's Store · 1 tip

Brett Lider: Super cute mod dresses.

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25. Tomorrow Never Knows

415 Brunswick St., Fitzroy, VIC

Clothing Store · 1 tip

Brett Lider: Good boutique. I got a shirt and two scarves here.

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26. Ici Cafe

359 Napier St. (Kerr St.), Fitzroy, VIC

Café · 8 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: Great for brunch.

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27. Melbourne Airport (MEL)

6.7

Airport Dr (Tullamarine Fwy), Tullamarine, VIC

International Airport · 487 tips and reviews

Brett Lider: You land and take-off from here :)

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28. San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

7.4

N McDonnell Rd (at Link Rd), San Francisco, CA

International Airport · 3587 tips and reviews