Late-night dining
- Review
- Surry Hills
Bubble tea in cocktail form? It’s the drink on everyone’s lips at this fun Surry Hills bar
Taiwan’s most famous export is given the grown-up treatment at Linla. Serve with crispy chicken, and you’re set.
- Kevin Cheng
- Review
- Melbourne
It’s not hot or new, but this classic laneway bar has still got it, especially after midnight
Under this archway, in this quintessentially Melbourne laneway, absinthe still makes the heart grow fonder.
- Tomas Telegramma
- Review
- Sydney
If you’re looking for new, fun and exciting date night options, this bar nails the brief
Live jazz, a friendly crowd and a crisp, briny and savoury spin on the daiquiri are the order of the day at Odd Culture’s brand new York Street bar.
- Myffy Rigby
- Review
- Sydney
The Charles’ new Italian subterranean supper club is the place to split a spaghetti
Yes, it’s another Italian restaurant, but this basement restaurant is drawing the Gen Z crowds with its Rat Pack “swagger” and ramped-up theatre.
- David Matthews
You’ve never had a post-pub feed like this. Meet Fitzroy’s futuristic new late-night snack stop
Open until 11pm, the Night Shift pop-up by Nico’s sandwich deli is quick, affordable and decent. Plus, five other spots for late-night sandwiches.
- Tomas Telegramma
- Review
- Melbourne
Why this 20-year-old treasure should be on every Melburnian’s list of go-to restaurants
Dani Valent raises a glass of sherry to two decades of eating, drinking and being merry.
- Dani Valent
- Review
- Darlinghurst
Wine bar downstairs, restaurant up, this spot from gun sommeliers is revitalising Stanley St
Owners Harry Hunter and Bridget Raffal bring experience from three-hatted Sixpenny, Where’s Nick and Bentley to their new labour of love, which feels a little like the caves à vin of Paris.
- David Matthews
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- Best of
Catching a comedy gig? Here are 30+ top venues for late-night dining around the city
After a comedy show, gig or game, roll up to one of these spots. They’re grilling steaks, stretching noodles and scooping biryani into the small hours.