Pedestrian bridge at Docklands
Photograph: Roberto Seba | Pedestrian bridge at Docklands

Docklands area guide

The best restaurants, bars, shops and events in Docklands
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A few unfortunate teething problems has made Melburnians hesitant to embrace Docklands. But the area is becoming harder and harder to ignore with its great natural assets (waterfront views and proximity to the city) being amplified by the new eating and entertaining venues moving in. 

Bars in Docklands

Bar Nacional
Restaurants

Bar Nacional

  • 4 out of 5 stars
  • price 2 of 4
The Docklands may still be the dead lands after dark, but Bar Nacional is pushing some tapas worth braving the concrete jungle for
The Woolshed
Bars

The Woolshed

The Woolshed has, for lack of a better word, shed its previous role as a family-friendly Docklands pub and has reemerged as a multi-purpose venue featuring a...

Other great venues in Docklands

O’Brien Icehouse
Sport and fitness

O’Brien Icehouse

In the heart of the Docklands, O'Brien Icehouse is open to the public every day of the year except Christmas Day. Other facilities include the Igloo...
Dialogue in the Dark
Things to do

Dialogue in the Dark

Step into the dark and experience life with low vision in this immersive installation from Guide Dogs Australia
Mission to Seafarers
Museums

Mission to Seafarers

This historical refuge for seafarers from all over the globe is one of Melbourne's lesser-known historic gems
Kayak Melbourne
Things to do

Kayak Melbourne

Paddle along the Yarra River in a kayak to discover Melbourne from a totally new perspective