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
Urban Alley Brewery
Bars

Urban Alley Brewery

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

APY Art Centre

A First Nations artist-owned gallery that profiles artists from the APY lands, Coober Pedy and Adelaide
The Library at the Dock
Attractions

The Library at the Dock

While libraries have always been a go-to happy place for dedicated book lovers, this library is set to become a firm favourite with everyone