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

Urban Alley Brewery
Bars

Urban Alley Brewery

If you’re serious about beer this sustainable brewery is well worth traveling to Docklands for
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

Other great venues in Docklands

Kayak Melbourne
Things to do

Kayak Melbourne

Paddle along the Yarra River in a kayak to discover Melbourne from a totally new perspective
Zero Latency
Things to do

Zero Latency

Team up to take down zombies at this multi-player, free-roam virtual reality arcade
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...
House Down Under
Attractions

House Down Under

This topsy-turvy photo experience in Docklands will turn your life upside-down