Date Night in Melbourne

Village Cinemas Coburg Drive-In

Hollywood blockbusters and foreign films in a modern chain. Some venues have supersized screens.

Yarra Botanica

Tipo 00

Italian cuisine in an intimate, sophisticated laneway locale with an open kitchen and a marble bar.

Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Brother Baba Budan

Specialty coffee shop serving pastries in a compact space with chairs hanging from the ceiling.

Village Cinemas Sunshine

Hollywood blockbusters and foreign films in a modern chain. Some venues have supersized screens.

Republica St Kilda Beach

Relaxed, light-filled Modern Australian restaurant with live music on weekends & seaside dining.

Old Melbourne Gaol

Now a museum with self & guided tours, this storied tri-level jail once housed notorious inmates.

Immigration Museum

Multimedia exhibits documenting the history of immigration in Australia, plus a gift shop.

Patricia Coffee Brewers

Trendy, bare-bones, standing-room-only spot for artisanal coffee ground on-site, and small treats.

Hamer Hall

Spacious, elegant venue for symphony and chamber orchestras, plus jazz and rock 'n' roll concerts.

Rice Paper Scissors

Southeast Asian share plates in a rustic stone-and-brick space with hanging bikes and a buzzy vibe.

Tiamo

Pizza, pasta and brunch offered in a bustling, homey setting with covered outdoor tables.

St Kilda Botanical Gardens

Historical gardens featuring a rosary, flower beds & exotic trees, plus a pond & giant chess board.

Brighton Beach Hotel

Busy, long-standing pub with a beer garden & bay views offering bistro fare, seafood & beer on tap.

State of Grace

Restaurant and cellar bar with kitsch decor including a mounted giraffe, for Modern European food.

Forum Melbourne

Hotel Esplanade (The Espy)

This laid-back, long-standing hangout with a patio offers typical pub fare, cocktails & draft beer.

Izakaya Domo

Hopscotch Melbourne

Buzzing riverside brewpub offering creative bar fare, burgers & a nitro ice-cream bar.