{"id":1989,"date":"2024-01-21T03:34:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-20T16:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/what-to-do-in-melbourne-48-hours\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T10:43:57","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T00:43:57","slug":"what-to-do-in-melbourne-48-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/what-to-do-in-melbourne-48-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do (and Eat) in Melbourne: 48 Delicious Hours in the CBD"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Melbourne’s CBD has your weekend covered: whether it\u2019s a hatted meal in elegant surroundings, bottomless brunches underground or art excursions by the Yarra River, here’s what to eat, see and do in the city.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could spend days tasting your way through each and every corner of the CBD<\/a>, but if you only have 48 hours to make the most of the city’s outstanding food scene, we\u2019re here to help. When it comes to dining, this is the ultimate guide to what to do (and eat) in Melbourne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Friday evening in Melbourne<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Melbourne is always buzzing on a Friday night, and you might want to join the locals for an after-work drink in one of the city\u2019s most popular riverside venues: Arbory Bar and Eatery<\/a>. Built on the disused Sandridge railway platform at Flinders Street Station, this is Melbourne\u2019s longest bar, lining the banks of the Yarra. Espresso martinis and Aperol Spritzes flow freely, the burgers are juicy and there are plenty of beers to choose from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come summer, Arbory spreads onto the river, opening its sister venue, Arbory Afloat \u2013 a coastal-inspired floating oasis complete with a pool on the upper deck, serving share plates and refreshing cocktails right on the water’s edge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re travelling with children and the Arbory isn\u2019t quite your scene, Melbourne has great pram-friendly bars and restaurants. Only a few hundred metres upstream, Riverland Bar has highchairs, changing facilities and a kids\u2019 menu of burgers, schnitzels and pizza. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further downstream, Kingpin at Crown hosts the ultimate night of family fun. From ten-pin bowling and laser tag to darts and an enormous arcade, it’s a favourite of families and couples alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the sun dips beneath the horizon, make for Eureka Skydeck \u2013 Australia\u2019s third-tallest tower \u2013 to admire views over Melbourne by night. Head to floor 88 for a spectacular views across Port Phillip Bay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2 nights, 1 room from<\/div>
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Saturday morning in Melbourne <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The options for good coffee in the CBD are near endless: Industry Beans Lt. Collins<\/a>, Dukes Coffee Roasters<\/a> and Brother Baba Budan<\/a> all have your need for caffeine fixed. If you crave tasty treats to accompany your coffee, Hardware Soci\u00e9t\u00e9<\/a> is the place to start your day. Located at Katherine Place (a small lane off Hardware St), this CBD gem offers creative breakfast fare matched with Market Lane coffee \u2013 the perfect recipe for Melbourne brunch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pairing your morning beverage of choice with a stroll through one of many lush city gardens may be the quintessential Melbourne morning. From Hardware Soci\u00e9t\u00e9, a stroll up King Street or a tram up William brings you to Flagstaff Gardens \u2013 a city block of rolling lawn complete with walking paths, tennis courts, a picnic area and as many shady spots as you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a sweet, kid-friendly snack, try Roule Galette<\/strong><\/a> on Flinders Lane where a long list of crepes will excite the child within. Every topping, from traditional honey, sugar and butter to more imaginative options like the Tiger (chocolate, homemade salted caramel and almonds) is incredible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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