Opening right on time, and in conjunction with the grand reveal of Eastland's redevelopment, is Hunter & Barrel - the newest venture from the Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group, who are also responsible for other meat-focussed eateries including The Meat & Wine Co and Ribs & Burgers. Nestled within the new precinct of Eastland, Hunter & Barrel takes the basic concept of the 'hunter’s way', and transforms it into a modern and sophisticated bar and restaurant. Smokers, a coal grill and a spit rotisserie pump out soups, slow-cooked meats, pies,...

In a somewhat unlikely location sits a hotel created by the Get Notorious group. The idea behind it is glamping, or 'glamorous camping', in the middle of the Melbourne CBD. On the rooftop of Melbourne Central to be exact. St. Jerome's - The Hotel offers a level of luxury for their guests, with even the 'basic' canvas tents coming with premium linen, throws and robes, split system air conditioning, and a Sonos Wireless HiFi System to pump out some beats. Unlike many hotels, the esky's contents of local...

Full of 80s vibe, Pixel Alley brings the concept of barcades to Fitzroy. Iconic retro games are the inspiration for the pixel art paintwork, knick knacks and arcade games available for button bashing. Shot glasses look like lego and drink tumblers are adorned with life hearts. Donkey Kong, Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat 2, Pac-man and Daytona are just a few of the machines on offer. I even tried my hand at pinball for the first time in real life (obviously very different from the Space Cadet and...

From the guys behind Father's Office comes The Bank on Collins restaurant and bar. Located within the former home of ‘The Bank of Australasia', it presents a rather grand impression on arrival with its metal balustrades, dark polished floors and golden detailing. At first, the main dining area on the right side of the lobby seemed smaller than it could be given how large the lobby was, but they will also cater for corporate events, parties and weddings for up to 700 people, utilising the vast space provided by...

Smith & Daughters took the vegan dining scene by storm, being incredibly popular by both vegans and non-vegans alike. Earlier this year Shannon Martinez and Mo Wyse opened up Smith & Deli a block away to cater more for the casual day-time crowd, though it doesn't close until 7pm so it's perfect for grabbing a thing or two on the way home. There are ready-to-go meals like salads, pizza, lasagne and pies, and vegan sweets that are sitting temptingly next to the coffee counter. Its impressive selection of sandwiches...

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