Things to Do in East End, Melbourne Melbourne's grand theatrical flank, running around Spring and Exhibition streets beneath Parliament House.
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Monards 101 Collins Street ★ 4.9 · 1.2k
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
DFO South Wharf ★ 4.3 · 22.9k
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
The Paperback Bookshop ★ 4.8 · 505
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 Where to eat & drink in East End
Gimlet ★ 4.6 · 2.2k· 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
Embla ★ 4.6 · 1.4k· 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
Fishpot ★ 4.9 · 3.2k· A$40–80
Mon–Thu 12 PM – 10 PM
Fri 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM
Ballers Clubhouse ★ 4.8 · 2.8k· 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
Palace Coffee ★ 4.9 · 190· A$1–20
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 3 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Eau De Vie Melbourne ★ 4.6 · 2.2k· A$20–120
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
The George on Collins ★ 4.7 · 4.7k· 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
Whisky Den ★ 4.8 · 717· 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
Bouvardia ★ 4.8 · 684· 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
Ho Liao Melbourne (Enter from 1 Rainbow Alley) ★ 4.8 · 2.7k· 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 – 10 PM
Izakaya Domo ★ 4.8 · 2.7k· A$20–40
An authentic Japanese restaurant and sake bar in Melbourne CBD, offering yakitori, whisky, and Japanese beer in a cosy izakaya setting.
Traveller Coffee ★ 4.7 · 369· A$1–20
A Melbourne laneway coffee shop in the CBD, serving Seven Seeds Coffee and light bites to local customers.
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 4 PM
Sat 7 AM – 2 PM
Sun Closed
Izakaya Domo Eastend ★ 4.9 · 1.5k· A$20–60
An authentic Japanese restaurant and sake bar in Melbourne CBD, known for yakitori, whisky, Japanese beer, and late-night vibes in a cosy izakaya setting.
Mon–Fri 11:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat 4 PM – 10 PM
Sun 4 PM – 10 PM Planning time in East End?
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1 Gimlet 2 Monards 101 Collins Street 3 Embla 4 DFO South Wharf 5 The Paperback Bookshop 6 Fishpot 7 Ballers Clubhouse 8 Palace Coffee 9 Eau De Vie Melbourne 10 The George on Collins Ready to plan East End? Turn these East End picks into a day-by-day Melbourne plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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