Whether you're a Melbourne tourist or a local looking for a night out, Melbourne's CBD seamlessly blends world-class dining, vibrant entertainment and old-world charm. From dining at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street's charming restaurant Lucy to catching a show at Melbourne Theater Company followed by late night cocktails and karaoke, here's how to experience a playful slice of Melbourne after dark. Masu.
Start your evening with a meal at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street's on-site restaurant, Luci. The day and night venue occupies the grand heritage-listed Equity Chambers, built in 1931 on the site of the state's first synagogue. The Italian-influenced menu champions Victorian producers throughout the food and wine list, including baked scallops, crispy zucchini flowers, Marsala-glazed spatchcock and the famous spongy focaccia.
Now, the K-wave is ushering in a new era of Korean cuisine in Melbourne. At Doju, a trendy Korean diner, chef Mika Choi creates Western-style Korean dishes where Korean seasonings and flavors are the decisive protagonists (slathered in a gooey glaze and topped with imperial pearl melons) try the fried cheese). The drink menu is also playful, with house cocktails including spicy Korean margaritas mixed with homemade gochujang and yuzu syrup.
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Next is the show. Melbourne Theater Company, just a short walk from Doju, is currently showing Golden Blood. The play, written by and starring Sydney's Marlin Tong (Top of the Lake, White Pearl), is about Tong's upbringing in the city-state's nightclub scene, a rarely told story. Explore the dark side of Singapore's gangsters.
For a dessert report, head to Koi Dessert Bar, recently opened by MasterChef alum Reynold Poernomo. Our ever-changing range of over 150 artfully crafted cakes are best enjoyed with a cup of tea topped with fruity foam.
Or, if you need to belt out your favorite songs during a post-show debrief, try Yam Shin House. Inspired by 1960s Hong Kong, this venue is tucked away in a trendy alley in Melbourne's CBD. At the stylish ground-level restaurant, chef Aven Lee offers twists such as prawn toast with tobiko and prawn mayonnaise, roasted dry-aged duck with caramelized orange and soy, and grilled King George whiting. It offers contemporary Asian cuisine. Cod fat and preserved mustard. The private karaoke room on the second floor is open Wednesday through Saturday (open until 5 a.m. on weekends).
Before returning to your room at Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street, enjoy a nightcap at The Douglas Club, the hotel's moody cocktail bar. A mix of modern glamor and a 1930s-inspired drinks menu. Try one of three premium whiskey cocktails from our limited edition 'Journey Through Time' menu, created in partnership with Scottish distillery The Macallan to celebrate our 200th anniversary. Additionally, Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street is now offering a Sweeten Your Stay package, which includes breakfast, self-parking, and 25% off food and drink (excluding in-room dining).
This article was produced by Broadsheet in partnership with Hilton.
