Melbourne Feb 2026 | The Lads Do Victoria

Thursday — Arrival & First Night

5 February 2026 • Land → CBD → Drinks

Riverside Bar

Arbory Bar & Eatery

Iconic riverside bar tucked under Flinders Street Station. Perfect sunset spot with massive beer selection.

drinks couples

5:30 PM Click for details →

Southeast Asian

Chin Chin

Melbourne's most hyped Asian restaurant. No reservations, just rock up. Expect a queue but worth it.

dinner couples

7:30 PM Click for details →

Speakeasy

Eau De Vie

Award-winning speakeasy with secret whiskey room behind a bookcase. 1920s Gatsby vibes.

cocktails

10:00 PM Click for details →

Friday — Culture & Beach

6 February 2026 • Markets → Laneways → St Kilda

French Brunch

Hardware Societe

Melbourne's best French-inspired breakfast. The Croque Madame is legendary. Worth the queue.

brunch couples

9:00 AM Click for details →

Market

Queen Victoria Market

Melbourne's iconic market since 1878. American Doughnut Kitchen, bratwurst, fresh produce.

market landmark

11:00 AM Click for details →

Street Art

Hosier Lane & Laneways

World-famous street art, hidden cafes, and the soul of Melbourne's laneway culture.

culture couples

1:00 PM Click for details →

Beach & Luna Park

St Kilda Beach & Luna Park

Iconic beachside suburb with Luna Park, pier walks, penguins at sunset, and Acland Street cake shops.

beach couples

3:00 PM Click for details →

Cinema

Rooftop Cinema

Movies under the stars with city skyline views. Bar on site. Perfect date night ending.

date night

8:30 PM Click for details →

Saturday — Day Vibes

7 February 2026 • Brunch → Fitzroy → Prep for Night

Iconic Brunch

Higher Ground

Melbourne's most beautiful brunch spot. Soaring ceilings, incredible food, buzzy atmosphere.

brunch couples

9:30 AM Click for details →

Art Gallery

NGV International

National Gallery of Victoria. Free entry to world-class permanent collection. The partners will love it.

culture couples

11:30 AM Click for details →

Neighbourhood

Fitzroy & Collingwood

Melbourne's creative heart. Brunswick & Smith St for indie shops, vintage, excellent coffee.

explore couples

2:00 PM Click for details →

Brewery

Stomping Ground Brewing

Collingwood brewery with excellent craft beer. Free tours Sat/Sun at noon. Pre-night warm up.

craft beer lads

4:30 PM Click for details →

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SATURDAY NIGHT — LADS OUT

The main event. A carefully curated bar crawl through Melbourne's best hidden bars, craft beer havens, and late-night spots. Partners doing their own thing tonight.

Stop 1 • Whiskey & Beer

Boilermaker House

Start strong. 20+ craft taps and insane whiskey menu. Exposed brick, industrial vibes.

whiskey lads

6:30 PM Click for details →

Stop 2 • Classic Pub

The Terminus Hotel

150 years of serving beer. 16 rotating taps with rare finds. Classic Melbourne pub.

craft beer lads

8:00 PM Click for details →

Stop 3 • Beer Hall

Forester's Hall

50+ taps, late-night pizza, live bands in a giant clam shell stage. Beer heaven.

beer hall lads

9:30 PM Click for details →

Stop 4 • Hidden Bar

Beneath Driver Lane

Down a laneway, down stairs. 400+ spirits. Moody lighting, perfect booths, exceptional cocktails.

cocktails lads

11:00 PM Click for details →

Stop 5 • Themed Bar

Berlin Bar

Ring doorbell for entry. Wall separating opulent West from gritty East. Weird, wonderful.

themed lads

12:30 AM Click for details →

Stop 6 • Final Stop

Gin Palace

Melbourne OG. 30 years. 90ml Martini pours. Open til 3am. Where legends end their nights.

martinis lads

2:00 AM Click for details →

Sunday — Recovery & Home

8 February 2026 • Sleep In → Brunch → Airport

Recovery Brunch

Top Paddock

Richmond's finest. 16-hour beef brisket roll for the hangover. Great coffee. Buzzy atmosphere.

recovery

11:00 AM Click for details →

Final Walk

Southbank Promenade

Riverside walk, final coffee, reflect on epic weekend before heading to airport.

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