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48 Hours in Melbourne — The Classic Weekend

The greatest hits — outdoors, food, culture and a night out.

Friday

  1. Evening

    Chin Chin

    Pan-Asian · $$$ · CBD

    Open the weekend here — No-bookings cult favourite — banquet menu, basement bar GoGo.

    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
    • ·Keeps you in CBD — short walk from your other stops

Saturday

  1. Morning
    St Kilda Beach + Acland Street
    Family · St Kilda

    Penguins on the pier at dusk, cake row on Acland Street.

    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in St Kilda — short walk from your other stops
  2. Lunch

    Cumulus Inc.

    European · $$$ · CBD

    Andrew McConnell all-day classic — slow-roast lamb shoulder is the move.

    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Strong lunch option, quick enough to keep the day moving
    • ·Keeps you in CBD — short walk from your other stops
  3. Afternoon
    Federation Square + ACMI
    Culture · CBD

    Public square + the moving-image museum across from Flinders St.

    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in CBD — short walk from your other stops
  4. Evening
    Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
    Nightlife · Fitzroy

    Vintage shops, rooftop bars and live music at The Night Cat.

    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Hits different at golden hour
    • ·Keeps you in Fitzroy — short walk from your other stops

Sunday

  1. Morning
    Hosier Lane
    Culture · CBD

    Best-known street-art alley — changes monthly.

    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in CBD — short walk from your other stops
  2. Afternoon
    Queen Victoria Market
    Food & Drink · North Melbourne

    1878 market — Friday night summer market is a citywide event.

    Why this pick
    • ·A first-time-in-town essential
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in North Melbourne — short walk from your other stops