Date Night in Melbourne

Wesley Anne

Low-lit bar and restaurant in a former church, plus rustic pub grub, craft beer and live music.

Edinburgh Castle Hotel

Huge, long-standing pub with a beer garden and live music, offering global food and hearty staples.

HOYTS Frankston

Cinema chain offering blockbusters & indie films, plus kids' programs & live music screenings.

Rippon Lea Estate

Set amid manicured grounds with gardens, this 19th-century mansion offers guided tours & a cafe.

Reine & La Rue

The Baths Middle Brighton

Waterfront art deco building with floor-to-ceiling windows, showcasing a Modern Australian menu.

Dexter

Ballam Park

Little Rogue.

Coffee & creative cakes in a cozy hideaway with illustrations on the walls & a vintage vibe.

Section 8

Buzzy open-air bar with drinks served from a shipping container, DJs and graffiti-covered walls.

BrewDog Pentridge

No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.

FRATELLI Frankston

The Park Hotel Werribee

Modern watering hole with slick industrial decor, dispensing creative pub grub and craft beers.

Alexandra Gardens

Waterfront park with walking & cycling trails, a BBQ/picnic area, skate park, playground & cafe.

SUPERHIRO

Compact restaurant/bar providing classic Japanese snacks & meals, along with sake & plum wine.

Rooftop Bar

Burgers & drinks served at an laid-back open-air venue featuring city views.

Hunter & Barrel Ringwood

Philippe

Upscale spot presenting French cuisine, a raw bar & drinks in a white-tablecloth dining room.

The Rocks Mornington

Playful spot for seafood and meat dishes, with hanging lifebuoys, a painted mural and marina views.

Northcote Social Club

Hip, laid-back joint with regular live bands & a spacious deck offering updated pub eats & beer.