Melbourne Life

A collection of 450 places curated by Melissa El Khouri

Places in this collection

  1. Blue Lotus Water Garden

    attraction

    2628 Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction VIC 3797, Australia

    Stunning seasonal garden that's home to lakes filled with water lilies, including the largest species in the world, only open until mid-April

    Blue Lotus Water GardenView on Google Maps
  2. Werribee Park Mansion

    attraction

    Gate 2 K Rd, Werribee South VIC 3030, Australia

    Werribee Park MansionView on Google Maps
  3. Romanello

    restaurant

    93 Therry St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    Italian spot serving fresh pizza slices, made-to-order sandwiches, and good coffee.

    RomanelloView on Google Maps
  4. Victor Churchill

    restaurant

    953 High St, Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

    Luxury butcher, wine bar and restaurant, ranked no.18 on the 101 World Best Steak Restaurants in 2025, bookings are a must

    Victor ChurchillView on Google Maps
  5. Studio Amaro

    restaurant

    168 Chapel St, Windsor VIC 3181, Australia

    One of 10 restaurants to visit in Melbourne.

    Studio AmaroView on Google Maps
  6. No Biggie

    restaurant

    130 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    $30 Steak and bottomless fries, tiramisu served tableside, pecan tart available Wednesdays to Saturdays

    No BiggieView on Google Maps
  7. Kiss & Tell

    restaurant

    Level 1/37-41 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    Asian fusion restaurant

    Kiss & TellView on Google Maps
  8. Ellora

    bar

    42B Marine Parade, Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

    Beach club with Caribbean and African vibes.

    ElloraView on Google Maps
  9. The Horn

    attraction

    Mount Buffalo VIC 3740, Australia

    One of the best panoramic lookouts in Victoria, especially at sunrise or sunset.

    The HornView on Google Maps
  10. Coppins Track

    activity

    82 Hughes Rd, Sorrento VIC 3943, Australia

    3Km clifftop trail with rugged cliffs, stunning beaches and ocean views. Follows a historic limestone pathway. Features Diamond Bay, Bay of Islands lookout, and St Paul's Lookout.

    Coppins TrackView on Google Maps
  11. Pizza Pizza Pizza

    bar

    16 Meyers Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    Hidden bar behind a pizza shop

    Pizza Pizza PizzaView on Google Maps
  12. Tedesca

    restaurant

    1175 Mornington-Flinders Rd, Red Hill VIC 3937, Australia

    Bookings come out 3 months in advance at 9am. Limited slow lunch seating Friday to Monday only. Serves Cypriot pita, grilled calamari & squid, Stone Axe wagyu bresaola, hot smoked bonito, pappardelle in quail v mushroom ragu, wild barramundi roasted in the wood oven in Korean black sauce & Xo congee, O'Connor Scotch, Gippsland grass fed + dry aged on the wood grill in Cafe de Paris butter, roasted brussel sprouts & duck fat potatoes, Saffron rice pudding in honeycomb candied mandarin rum brown butter.

    TedescaView on Google Maps
  13. The Brunch Club

    other

    45 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

    Themed bottomless brunches available, including 'Spice Girls Drag', 'Brunching Swiftly', 'One Direction', 'Abba Drag', 'R&B', '90s Baby', 'Country Superstars', 'Now That's Noughty', and 'Kath & Kim' themed events.

    The Brunch ClubView on Google Maps
  14. Waxflower

    bar

    153 Weston St, Brunswick VIC 3057, Australia

    Wine bar in Brunswick, has been around for a while, good vibe.

    WaxflowerView on Google Maps
  15. Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden

    attraction

    1A Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke VIC 3789, Australia

    Free to enter and gorgeous in Autumn, especially around the lake

    Alfred Nicholas Memorial GardenView on Google Maps
  16. Music Room

    bar

    Level 1/270 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

    Drink

    Music RoomView on Google Maps
  17. Springvale

    attraction

    Victoria 3171, Australia

    Non-mainstream place to visit in Melbourne

    SpringvaleView on Google Maps
  18. Sunset Cinema

    activity

    55B Blessington St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia

    Outdoor cinema experience.

    Sunset CinemaView on Google Maps
  19. Studley Park Boathouse

    activity

    1 Boathouse Rd, Kew VIC 3101, Australia

    Melbourne's oldest public boathouse, recently reopened after a huge transformation. Offers boat hire (rowboat, canoe, kayak) with prices starting at $20 for 30 minutes. Features a new cafe and restaurant with waterfront views. Surrounded by nature, perfect for relaxation.

    Studley Park BoathouseView on Google Maps
  20. St Kilda Marina

    attraction

    St Kilda, Australia

    Non-mainstream place to visit in Melbourne

    St Kilda MarinaView on Google Maps