Things to Do in Chinatown, Melbourne Chinatown is centered at the eastern end of Little Bourke Street and features numerous laneways and arcades. Established in the 1850s, it is the oldest Chinatown in the Southern Hemisphere, with a variety of restaurants and shops along its streets.
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LeTAO Melbourne ★ 4.7 · 2.0k
A dessert shop known for its signature double fromage cakes, which can be enjoyed frozen or thawed due to bespoke freezing technology.
Every day 12 PM – 10 PM
Chinese Museum ★ 4.4 · 374
Exhibits chronicling the heritage & culture of Australia's Chinese community, plus a gift shop.
Every day 10 AM – 4 PM
Metropolis Bookshop ★ 4.7 · 176
Independent shop specialising in graphic design, art, fashion, architecture & photography titles.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun Closed Where to eat & drink in Chinatown
Union Electric Bar & Rooftop ★ 4.6 · 1.1k· A$20–40
Stylish bar with exposed brick walls and a rooftop garden serving a wide variety of cocktails.
Mon–Thu 4 PM – 1 AM
Fri 12 PM – 1 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 12 PM – 1 AM
Regretless - Low Carb Pleasure ★ 4.8 · 1.2k· A$1–20
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 10 PM
Fri 10 AM – 10:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 10:30 PM
Sun 10 AM – 10 PM
Seven Star Chinatown ★ 4.8 · 1.5k· $20-40
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 1 AM
Fri 12 PM – 2 AM
Sat 12 PM – 2 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12 AM
Rooftop Bar ★ 4.4 · 1.8k· A$20–40
Burgers & drinks served at an laid-back open-air venue featuring city views.
Every day 12 PM – 1 AM
Berlin Bar ★ 4.5 · 1.4k· A$20–40
Split-space East/West-themed bar with plush banquettes, bunker-style decor and bathtub tables.
Mon–Thu 5 PM – 12 AM
Fri 5 PM – 1 AM
Sat 5 PM – 1 AM
Sun 5 PM – 12 AM
Curtin House ★ 4.4 · 2.0k· A$20–40
Every day 10 AM – 3 AM
Bar Clara ★ 4.7 · 494· A$20–40
Mon–Thu 5 PM – 12 AM
Fri 5 PM – 1 AM
Sat 5 PM – 1 AM
Sun 5 PM – 12 AM
Cookie ★ 4.3 · 2.1k· A$40–100
Eclectic cocktails, beers & Thai dishes served in a hip, bustling space with murals on the walls.
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 11 PM
Fri 12 PM – 1 AM
Sat 12 PM – 1 AM
Sun 1 PM – 11 PM Planning time in Chinatown?
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