East End, Melbourne: Things to Do & Map

Melbourne's grand theatrical flank, running around Spring and Exhibition streets beneath Parliament House.

GimletModern European
Monards 101 Collins StreetLuxury Jeweler
EmblaWine Bar

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in East End

Monards 101 Collins Street
★ 4.9 · 1.2k
Luxury Jeweler
A specialist in Swiss watches, Monards has offered these timepieces for three decades.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 5:30 PM
Fri
10 AM – 6:30 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
11 AM – 5 PM
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DFO South Wharf
★ 4.3 · 22.9k
Shopping Mall
Shopping centre featuring outlet stores from domestic & international brands, plus a food court.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 6 PM
Fri
10 AM – 9 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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The Paperback Bookshop
★ 4.8 · 509
Bookstore
Small, independent shop stocking a wide range of fiction, non-fiction & travel books. Open late.
Mon–Thu
9:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri
9:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11 AM – 6 PM
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Where to eat & drink in East End

Gimlet
★ 4.6 · 2.2k
Modern European· A$200+
Premium restaurant & bar featuring oysters, caviar & hearty wood-fired mains, plus cocktails & wine.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 12 AM
Fri
12 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 1 AM
Sun
12 PM – 12 AM
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Embla
★ 4.6 · 1.4k
Wine Bar· A$60–140
Gourmet small plates & an extensive wine menu offered in an industrial-chic wine bar.
Mon–Tue
3 PM – 12 AM
Wed–Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
Closed
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Fishpot
★ 4.9 · 3.3k
Hot Pot· A$40–100
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 10 PM
Fri
12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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Ballers Clubhouse
★ 4.8 · 2.8k
Bar· A$20–60
Games, dining & dancing in a lively destination with 6 bars, a patio & virtual reality.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
4 PM – 10 PM
Fri
4 PM – 1 AM
Sat
2 PM – 2 AM
Sun
2 PM – 10 PM
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Palace Coffee
★ 4.9 · 194
Café & Bakery· A$1–20
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 3 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Eau De Vie Melbourne
★ 4.6 · 2.2k
Cocktail Bar· A$20–100
Classy bar with whiskey, cocktails and tasting menus, plus a hidden lounge behind a bookcase.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
5 PM – 1 AM
Fri
4 PM – 1 AM
Sat
4 PM – 1 AM
Sun
Closed
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Izakaya Domo
★ 4.8 · 3.2k
Japanese· A$20–40
An authentic Japanese restaurant and sake bar in Melbourne CBD, offering yakitori, whisky, and Japanese beer in a cosy izakaya setting.
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Ho Liao Melbourne (Enter from 1 Rainbow Alley)
★ 4.8 · 3.2k
Malaysian· A$20–40
A restaurant known for its Malaysian fare, including chilli crab, Angus ribs, and salted duck egg squid, with generous portions.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 10 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11 AM – 8:30 PM
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Whisky Den
★ 4.8 · 720
Bar· A$20–100
We're located just up from the Forum Theatre, between Culture Kings and Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 12 AM
Fri
12 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 1 AM
Sun
12 PM – 12 AM
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Bouvardia
★ 4.8 · 695
Cocktail Bar· A$20–40
An experimental cocktail bar located in Melbourne's Central Business District.
Mon–Wed
5 PM – 1 AM
Thu–Fri
4 PM – 1 AM
Sat
4 PM – 1 AM
Sun
5 PM – 1 AM
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San Telmo Melbourne
★ 4.7 · 4.8k
Argentinian· A$80–200
Argentinian menu focused on chargrills, in an eclectic space with high ceilings and hung cow hides.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 10 PM
Fri
12 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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The George on Collins
★ 4.7 · 4.8k
Asian· A$60–140
Contemporary dishes with an Asian-inspired twist in an upmarket restaurant & bar.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
12 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri
12 PM – 3 AM
Sat
12 PM – 3 AM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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Vacation Coffee CBD
★ 4.6 · 666
Coffee Shop· A$1–20
At Vacation Coffee , we’re dedicated to roasting the highest quality specialty coffee, right here in Melbourne.
Mon–Fri
6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sat
7 AM – 2 PM
Sun
7 AM – 2 PM
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