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.

  • LeTAO MelbourneChocolate Shop
  • Union Electric Bar & RooftopRooftop Bar
  • Regretless - Low Carb PleasureCafé & Bakery

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Chinatown in Melbourne

Top things to do in Chinatown

  • LeTAO Melbourne

    LeTAO Melbourne

    4.7 · 2.0k
    Chocolate Shop

    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

    Chinese Museum

    4.4 · 368
    History Museum

    Exhibits chronicling the heritage & culture of Australia's Chinese community, plus a gift shop.

    Every day
    10 AM – 4 PM

Where to eat & drink in Chinatown

  • Union Electric Bar & Rooftop

    Union Electric Bar & Rooftop

    4.6 · 1.1k
    Rooftop Bar· 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

    Regretless - Low Carb Pleasure

    4.8 · 1.2k
    Café & Bakery· 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
  • Rooftop Bar

    Rooftop Bar

    4.4 · 1.7k
    Rooftop Bar· A$20–40

    Burgers & drinks served at an laid-back open-air venue featuring city views.

    Every day
    12 PM – 1 AM
  • Berlin Bar

    Berlin Bar

    4.5 · 1.4k
    Cocktail Bar· 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
  • Bar Clara

    Bar Clara

    4.7 · 480
    Bar· A$20–40
  • Cookie

    Cookie

    4.3 · 2.1k
    Cocktail Bar· 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

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Map of Chinatown with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1LeTAO Melbourne
  2. 2Union Electric Bar & Rooftop
  3. 3Regretless - Low Carb Pleasure
  4. 4Chinese Museum
  5. 5Rooftop Bar
  6. 6Berlin Bar
  7. 7Bar Clara
  8. 8Cookie

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