Melbourne's East End Theatre District is home to some of the city's best bars and eateries, and with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child now playing at the Princess Theatre this summer, the district is more alive than ever. Find the perfect spot for a lazy lunch before a matinee, an easy early dinner, or a late night bite and tipple.

Best bars

East End Theatre District

Bomba, Melbourne
Restaurants
Bomba
Tuck in to tapas at this contemporary Spanish bodega, then stay for a rooftop cocktail overlooking the treetops.
Double Happiness, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Bars
Double Happiness
Get double the happiness thanks to Chinese-themed fun, like Chairman Mao decor, bubble tea cocktails, dumplings and Kung Fu movie nights.
Juliet, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Bars
Juliet
Below big sis Punch Lane, this elegant bar delivers top drops by top female winemakers and a woozy, oozy raclette under its signature pink neon glow.
Siglo, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Bars
Siglo
Climb the grand staircase to a place of beautiful wines, international beers and late-night snacks - all with views of grand, floodlit architecture.
Union Electric, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Bars
Union Electric
Knock back inventive cocktails, craft beers and ciders or small-batch spirits under Bill Murray's bemused gaze in this celebrated Chinatown bar.

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More to explore

East End Theatre District

Carlton Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Parks & gardens
Carlton Gardens
Enjoy the wildlife, majestic landscaping and ornamental features of these heritage-listed gardens, a popular picnic area for locals and museum visitors.
Chinatown at night, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Destinations
Chinatown
Make a dramatic entrance to Melbourne's Chinatown through the grand arches and get a sniff of the area's history amid the sumptuous aromas.
Cooks Cottage at Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Parks & gardens
Fitzroy Gardens
Marvel at the tiny doorways of historic Captain Cook's Cottage, the carved Fairies Tree, the model Tudor Village, and myriad fountains and statues.
Hill of Content, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Books
Hill of Content
While away a few hours in one of the Melbourne's best-loved bookstores. It's been supporting compulsive book buyers for close to a century.
Lucy Folk, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Art & design
Lucy Folk
Stop by Crossley Street to check out whimsical works by Lucy Folk a homegrown talent with a global presence.
Melbournalia, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Souvenirs
Melbournalia
Wow the folks back home with stylish goods and souvenirs - books, homewares, art, jewellery, bags and tees - from Melbourne designers and makers.

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Theatre and musicals
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