Melbourne CBD
Supernormal banquet dinner
Settle in for Supernormal’s Asian-inspired banquet, with prawn-and-chicken dumplings, lamb shoulder, rice and peanut-butter parfait.
See the plan ↗THE MELBOURNE COLLECTIONS
Non-drinking date ideas in Melbourne
Choose time together that has its own point: an exhibition to explore, a book to talk about or a garden to wander through. This collection includes public outings where both the main activity and the fallback work without drinking alcohol or attending a bar. It does not promise that every facility at a venue is alcohol-free.
A little practical thought.
For a first meeting, agree on a public place and a manageable first stop. You can finish there without adding food, drinks or another activity. Decide whether you want indoor time or an outdoor walk, then check opening hours and your preferred pace. If you also need a completely bar-free setting, keep that preference selected when checking the plan.
Melbourne CBD fringe
A garden date among plant collections
Explore the plant collections at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne at your own pace. If the weather looks unsuitable, choose NGV International’s indoor collection before setting out.
See the plan ↗Federation Square
Screen culture at ACMI
Explore film, television, videogames and interactive displays together at ACMI’s free exhibition, The Story of the Moving Image, in Federation Square.
See the plan ↗Melbourne CBD
Pasta dinner at Tipo 00
Head to Tipo 00 for a pasta-focused Italian dinner in the CBD, with pumpkin tortelli, celeriac paccheri and chocolate-and-coffee Tipomisù among the choices.
See the plan ↗St Kilda
A daylight wander on St Kilda Pier
Take a free daylight walk along St Kilda Pier for views across Port Phillip towards Melbourne’s skyline. Check access alerts first; penguin viewing isn’t included.
See the plan ↗Melbourne
An afternoon of art at NGV International
Spend an afternoon browsing NGV International’s free art and design collection, following whatever catches your attention.
See the plan ↗Flemington
Laksa for two in Flemington
Meet for a bowl of laksa each at Laksa King Flemington—a simple lunch for a first or early date when you’d prefer a shorter catch-up.
See the plan ↗North Melbourne
Breakfast at Auction Rooms
Meet for breakfast or brunch and coffee at Auction Rooms, a heritage-listed café on Errol Street in North Melbourne. Tables for two are walk-in only.
See the plan ↗Studley Park picnic area
A riverside picnic at Studley Park
Bring a vegetarian picnic and alcohol-free drinks for a daylight lunch beside the Yarra at Studley Park’s picnic ground in Yarra Bend Park.
See the plan ↗Melbourne CBD
A date among the pages
Browse World of the Book at State Library Victoria, exploring book design, production and illustration through more than 300 collection items.
See the plan ↗Brunswick
Falafel and seasonal salads in Brunswick
Meet at Very Good Falafel on Sydney Road for falafel pitas and a shared vegan salad, with warm bread, pickles and seasonal vegetables.
See the plan ↗Footscray
Brunch at West 48
Meet for breakfast and coffee at West 48 in Footscray, with its industrial-style interior and bustling atmosphere. Confirm opening hours and breakfast service for your chosen day.
See the plan ↗Melbourne CBD
A little history at Old Treasury
Explore Melbourne history together at the Old Treasury Building, a small, free museum on Spring Street.
See the plan ↗St Kilda
A seaside seafood dinner at Stokehouse
Book a seaside dinner at Stokehouse in St Kilda, with à la carte seafood and water views. A higher-budget choice for an evening worth making an occasion of.
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