Head barista Matt Coulson talks customer Tin through making his own coffee at Rosso Coffee Experience.

Brunch with a side of home barista training – you can’t get much more Melbourne than that

Anyone who wanders into this new warehouse cafe can make their own coffee under the tutelage of professional baristas.

  • Dani Valent
The chicken parmigiana at the Central Club Hotel in North Melbourne.

A much-loved North Melbourne pub has re-emerged after a two-year reno. Does it still have soul?

The revamped Central Club Hotel takes advantage of its vicinity to the Queen Victoria Market with quality chicken parma - but is it still a great pub?

  • Dani Valent
Lumen People.

Drop by this cosy indie-inspired spot for warm and welcoming vibes and not-too-spendy snacks

Lumen People is a daytime draw and evening lure for simple,creative eating and drinking that speaks to the seasons.

  • Dani Valent
The go-to dish:Coq au vin for two.
13.5/20

North Melbourne’s new-look The Courthouse Hotel is all class,but does the menu revive its gastropub glory days?

The menu needs a gentle tweak but it’s already one of Melbourne’s loveliest classic pub experiences.

  • Besha Rodell
The 155-year-old venue has just reopened with a classic and warm pub fit-out inside.

Historic North Melbourne pub The Central Club Hotel reopens after extensive renovation

The corner pub has reopened after a two-year closure,with restored features and a menu that makes the most of Queen Victoria Market produce.

  • Emma Breheny
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The nine tapas tasting box.
14/20

Melbourne's Sakedokoro Namara will transport you to Tokyo

This sake bar is so like what you'd find in Tokyo,it made me a little giddy,reviews Besha Rodell.

  • Besha Rodell
Go-to dish:Spaghetti with lemon and squid.
13/20

Bobbie Peels has plenty of appeal

There really ought to be more pubs like this classic North Melbourne corner haunt,reviews Larissa Dubecki.

  • Larissa Dubecki
Triple threat:Three-cheese toastie with emmental,gruyere and cheddar,caramelised onion and horseradish mayo.

Baguette Studios'toastie is a triple threat

Bread and pastries are displayed behind glass like sculptures or artefacts at this North Melbourne bakery.

  • Dani Valent
Located on a CBD-fringe roundabout,Gai Wong celebrates classic cuisine from Malaysia,Singapore and Brunei.

Chicken rice with a whole lot of heart at Gai Wong

Located on a CBD-fringe roundabout,Gai Wong celebrates classic cuisine from Malaysia,Singapore and Brunei.

  • Dani Valent
After building a following with pop-ups,Manze chef and co-owner Nagesh Seethiah has a hit on his hands.
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North Melbourne's Mauritian wine bar Manze gets off to a flying start

After building a following with pop-ups,Manze chef and co-owner Nagesh Seethiah has a hit on his hands.

  • Gemima Cody