Hardware Lane

Hardware Lane is one of Melbourne’s most loved restaurant and cafe streets and is located between Little Lonsdale and Bourke Streets in the heart of the Melbourne CBD.

Serving a combination of modern Australian, Mexican, Thai, Italian and Greek, you will also find trendy bars, cafes and cake shops located along here.

Hardware Lane Restaurants Melbourne, Bars & Breakfast Cafes

The buildings on this lane reflect Melbourne’s interesting history, as many of the buildings are warehouses that are more than a century old. The best dining spots are enjoyed al-fresco under the stars during the summer months, with the restaurants also being a cosy retreat during the cold winter nights.

Enjoy a cold Australian beer at the eclectic rooftop bar on location at Campari House or simply enjoy a live outdoor jazz performance over the weekend. If you love seafood, Grill Steak Seafood is the place to be. Alternatively, enjoy a delicious pudding at Vons. Wrap up your day with a trip to Golden Monkey for the best cocktails.

Head to Amigos for some delicious Mexican dishes served alongside tequila and tapas or try Il Nostro Posto for traditional Italian food. Aloi Na serves amazing Thai cuisine and Kirk’s Wine Bar has an amazing drink menu, so you are sure to find something to suit your tastes.

Hardware Lane has a number of cafes that open for an early morning coffee or breakfast on the run and stays open late for those looking to enjoy an after dinner drink. Bring a group of friends and dine in the outdoors in this famous Melbourne location.

You can get to Hardware Lane via any tram that runs along Lonsdale or Elizabeth Street. It is a short walk between these two major thoroughfares and is located close to Bourke Street Mall.